20-B-0017 Amendment 4.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment is issued to extend the bid closing date to read 21 May 2020 The bid code submission date 19 MAY 2020 The bid submission date 21 May 2020 by 5:00 pm The bid opening date 22 May 2020 at 10:00 am

Amendment is need due to RFis w aiting on responses

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-May-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9123620B0017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Apr-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04-May-2020

CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510-1011

W91236 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9123620B0017

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 07-May-2020 10:00 AM to 21-May-2020 05:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

BIDDER INFORMATION

NOTICE T BIDDERS

1. SPECIAL BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS DUE TO COVID-19

The Norfolk District anticipates the possibility that its building will be closed during the time for bid submission due to the evolving requirements arising in response to COVID-19. Accordingly, the Norfolk District will NOT accept bids my mail, hand-carry, or commercial courier (that is, no physical bids will be accepted in response to this solicitation. All bids must be submitted by electronic commerce only (that is, by submission via DoD SAFE, as discussed below, only).

Electronic Bid Submission in DoD SAFE

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 52.214-7, LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS, all bids must be received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Day Time (EDT) May 21, 2020. Bids will be submitted through DoD Secure Access File Exchange (DoD SAFE) (https://safe.apps.mil/). DoD SAFE is the Government infrastructure utilized to secure bid proposals and IAW FAR 14.202-8, citing FAR 4.5, and as limited by the requirements of the AFARS, 5104.502-90.

All bids must be uploaded into DoD SAFE infrastructure not earlier than May 7, 2020 , and not later than (NLT) May 21, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Day Time (EDT). Bidders will require a unique “request code” to upload proposals into DoD SAFE, which must obtained by email only to POC: Alexander L. Loi at alexander.l.loi@usace.army.mil, and cc: PPMDContracts@usace.army.mil. The POC must receive the email for the “request code” NLT May 19, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The electronic bid submittal contents shall conform to the details of the solicitation and subsequent amendments.

Electronic Bid Opening

There will be a “public” bid opening conducted by the Government via teleconference on May 22, 2020, at 1000 a.m. EDT for participating bidders. The teleconference phone number, and access codes will be emailed to participants once bid submission due date and time have lapsed. Bidders will be able to participate in the reading of the bids through this teleconference.

In the event the Norfolk District building is closed at the time of bid opening, a bid abstract containing bid results will be distributed to participating bidders within twenty-fours (24) hours of the bid opening. Upon request, the Norfolk District will make the opened bids available for examination.

A copy of the duly executed bid guarantee (signed by principal and surety with raised seal) must also be included in the attachment labeled “Bid.20B0017_”Bidder Name”.” A physical copy of the bid guarantee in proper form with evident raised seal must be submitted within seventy-two (72) hours to the Government upon request from the apparent low bidder. Additionally, the bid submission shall provide signed BID by letter to include SF1442 and SF 30 acknowledgement of all Amendments.

Electronic Bid Uploading Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before upload into DoD SAFE. Electronic copies shall be compatible with the following software products: Adobe Acrobat Reader

11 and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Project) 2010. The electronic copies shall be in Adobe Acrobat (except for Microsoft Excel documents) portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. Electronic files shall be clearly identified for each section and item as detailed in the solicitation. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the bid submitted into DoD SAFE.

Any questions regarding bid submission should be directed to Mr. Alexander Loi in ProjNet.

1. AWARD TO RESPONSIBLE BIDDER

Responsibility will be determined, prior to award, by the Contracting Officer, either by performing a pre-award survey or conclusions based on a previous pre-award survey and/or any performance data available. A pre-award survey maybe performed in determining the offerors responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104 and 9.106. The bidder will be required to show that he has the necessary capital, experience, and owns or can procure the necessary plant or other resources to commence the work at the time prescribed in the specifications and thereafter to prosecute and complete the work safely and satisfactorily within the time specified. If the offeror is unable to comply with the request for preaward survey, the offeror will no longer be considered for award.

2. EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN BIDS

Evidence of the authority of individuals signing offers to submit firm bids on behalf of the bidder is required except where the offer is signed, and shows that it is so signed, by: the President, Vice-President, or Secretary of an incorporated bidder; a partner in the case of a partnership; or the owner in the case of a sole proprietorship. Failure to submit with the offer satisfactory evidence of the authority of all other persons may be cause for rejection of the offer as invalid or nonresponsive.

3. INCURRING COSTS

The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the offeror submitting a bid in response to this solicitation.

4. AGENTS

Bids signed by an Agent must be made in the name of the Principal and must be accompanied by evidence of said Agent’s authority to act on behalf of its Principal.

5.. UNAUTHORIZED INSTRUCTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT OR OTHER PERSONNEL

The contractor shall not accept instructions issued by any person, employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer or the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority as defined in the Designation of Authority letter. A copy of the Designation of Authority letter will be furnished to the contractor at time of contract award.

6. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

The magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 to $25,000,000, DFARS 252.236-204.

7. BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Note: All questions and/or comments from the preproposal conference should reach the above referenced Contracting Office no later than 10 calendar days after the pre-proposal conference, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers.

1.5.1 Bidder Inquiry

1.5.1.1 Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1.5.1.1.1 To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system. To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

1.5.1.1.2 From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

1.5.1.1.3 Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

1.5.1.1.4 The Solicitation Number is: W91236-20_-B_-0017

1.5.1.1.5 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 383MH3-R5B6IC

1.5.1.2 The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 10 days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

1.5.1.3 Bidders are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

1.5.1.4 The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

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