B.08.02_Solicitation Amendment 1 for CI Bulkhead Refurbishment W9123621B5005 06242021.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

Solicitation No. W9123621B5005 - Craney Island Bulkhead Refurbishment Project located in Portsmouth, Va is hereby modified as follow s:

1.The purpose of this Amendment is to move the bid opening date from 28 June 2021 to 01 July 2021, to incorporate ProjNet responses into this solicitation, and to update the Plans and Specifications.

2. The bids are now due 01 July 2021 at 10AM EDT and the bid opening w ill be 01 July 2021 at 2PM EDT.

3. Please see the Continuation Page for a full breakout of the amendment.

Contracting POC: Raven D. Sasser, Raven.D.Sasser@usace.army.mil, 757-201-7136.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Jun-2021

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 W9123621B5005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-May-2021

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 1 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

24-Jun-2021

CODE

USACE, NORFOLK DISTRICT OFFICE

CONTRACTING OFFICE

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:

W9123621B5005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 1

1. Changes/Clarifications to Specifications:

a. In Section 31 00 00, DELETE Paragraph 3.13.2 Capillary Water Barrier as the requirement is not applicable to this project.

b. In Section 03 31 30, DELETE Paragraphs 1.7.5 Mass Concrete Temperature Control Plans and 3.4.5 Mass

Concrete as the requirement is not applicable to this project.

c. In Section 03 31 30, DELETE the following submittal requirements under paragraph 1.3 Submittals as the requirements are not applicable to this project:

Mass Concrete Temperature Control Plans (under SD-05 Design Data) Mass Concrete Mock-up (under SD-06 Test Report)

d. Update Submittal Register per item 1.c. above.

2. Changes/Clarifications to Drawings:

Sheet S-501, Detail F, Note 5. Update the Note to read as follows: ”40 repair locations (9-in X 9-in X 3/8-in thick) may be assumed for estimation purposes. Additional repair locations may be discovered after fender system removal.”

3. ProjNet Bidder Inquiries and Government Responses:

Bidder Inquiry ID: 9286750

Bidder Inquiry: The Sheet Pile Repair Area Detail, Note 5 states "40 repair locations may be assumed for estimation purposes." however the assumed size of the repair areas is not given. Please provide the assumed size of the repair areas and the plate thickness for bid purposes.

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Please assume 9" square sized areas with a plate thickness of 3/8" for estimation purposes.

Bidder Inquiry ID: 9286830

Bidder Inquiry: Please provide the following additional details for the elastomeric fenders.

Please provide a dimensioned cross section Please provide the minimum acceptable length of individual fenders. A continuous fender of +/-300' is not practical or available.

Response to Bidder Inquiry: See specification 35 59 13.19 Side-Loaded Rubber Marine Fenders, section 2.4.

Cross section of fender is to be determined as required by fender energy and varies by manufacturer.

Please refer to plan on sheet S-101 and A&B/S-501. There shall be a fender between each pair of fender piles.

Bidder Inquiry ID: 9286863

Bidder Inquiry: Paragraph 3.13.2 Capillary Water Barrier Place a capillary water barrier under concrete floor and area-way slabs grade directly on the subgrade and compact with a minimum of two passes of a hand-operated plate-type vibratory compactor.

Please provide additional details for the materials required for the capillary water barrier.

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Specification 31 00 00, 3.13.2, Capillary Water Barrier is not applicable to this project and will be removed.

Bidder Inquiry ID: 9286905

Bidder Inquiry: Mass Concrete is mentioned and detailed numerous times in the Marine Concrete Specification however it appears from the drawings that Mass Concrete criteria is unnecessary.

Please verify if the Contractor will have to meet the Mass Concrete requirements for the concrete placements as shown in the drawings.

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Mass concrete specified in 03 31 30 Marine Concrete is not applicable to this project and will be removed. Contractor is not required to meet mass concrete requirements.

Bidder Inquiry ID: 9286906

Bidder Inquiry: Mass Concrete is mentioned and detailed numerous times in the Marine Concrete Specification however it appears from the drawings that Mass Concrete criteria is unnecessary.

Please verify if the Contractor will have to meet the Mass Concrete requirements for the concrete placements as shown in the drawings.

Response to Bidder Inquiry: This is a duplicate of comment #9286905

Bidder Inquiry ID: 9289649

Bidder Inquiry: The drawings show a 1-1/4" 316 Stainless shoulder Eye Bolt however there are not enough details on the drawings to determine the total number of eye bolts required for the project. Please provide additional details for determining the number of bolts required or provide just a number for furnishing & installing bolts for bid purposes.

Response to Bidder Inquiry: There is a pair of eye bolts for each face between fender piles. Please refer to plan on sheet S-101.

Bidder Inquiry ID: 9289656

Bidder Inquiry: The drawings show 5/8" anchor chain for the rubber fenders however there are not enough details on the drawings to determine the total length of chain required for the project. Please provide additional details for determining the length of chain required or provide just a number for furnishing & installing chain for bid purposes.

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Each fender eye bolt is located 1 foot from the fender pile, typical per detail A/S-

501. Refer to the plan on sheet S-101 for distance between each fender pile. Per detail A/S-501, adjust for 2 foot sag.

Bidder Inquiry ID: 9289659

Bidder Inquiry: The drawings show 5/8" anchor chain for the rubber fenders however it does not indicate whether the chain is galvanized or stainless steel. Please verify the type of chain material required.

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Refer to specification 35 59 13.19, 2.3.5 Restraint Chains and Shackles.

Bidder Inquiry ID: 9286792

Bidder Inquiry: Please verify the work limitations during the Time-of-Year Restrictions mentioned in Specification Section 01 11 00, Paragraph 1.1 which states "The facility is a known nesting area for protected birds during the March 1 through August 31 period which may cause delays and relocation of work at no cost to the Government. Repair and/or rehabilitation of shoreline stabilization structures that are equal to or greater than 48 feet from the shoreline may require time of year restrictions subject to regulatory permits as determined by the Contracting Officer."

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Nesting species at CIDMMA have the potential to create delays during nesting season. Delays could include: having to take alternate routes around CIDMMA due to road closures, potential relocation of equipment out of nesting areas, working with environmental staff if nesting occurs within the construction area, and potential project delays if nesting species nest within the construction site. We are not permitted to relocate, take, or disturb nests at CIDMMA. Historically, the area surrounding the CIDMMA bulkhead has not been a location for nesting species. Nesting species typically prefer mud and or sand/shelled substrate to nest. However, they do nest throughout CIDMMA during nesting season. Closures are marked with signs and/or communicated through the Contracting Officer. The time of year restrictions for stabilization structures located equal to or greater than 48 feet from the shoreline are pertaining to anadromous fish and only applies for structures 48 feet or more from the shoreline.

4. Attached Amended Documentation:

Please see FAR Clause 252.236-7001 – Contract Drawings and Specifications, for a list of the amended documents.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 28-Jun-2021 10:00 AM to 01-Jul-2021 10:00 AM.

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO 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 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on July 1, 2021. 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 June 18, 2021, and not later than (NLT) July 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Bidders will require a unique “request code” to upload proposals into DoD SAFE, which must be obtained by email only to POC: Raven D. Sasser at Raven.D.Sasser@usace.army.mil and cc:

PPMDContracts@usace.army.mil. The POC should receive the email for the “request code” NLT June 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The electronic bid submittal contents shall conform to the details of the solicitation and subsequent amendments. If the bidder needs to re-access DoD SAFE, it will need to re-request another code.

If the bidder encounters technical challenges uploading, it may elect to transmit the files via e-mail to the addresses provided in the paragraph above. The subject line of the email must include: BID – W91236-21-B-5005. The body of the email must not include any procurement sensitive information from the bid to avoid that information being disclosed prior to bid opening.

Bidders are STRONGLY encouraged to avoid waiting until the last minute to attempt to transmit their bids.

Electronic Bid Opening

There will be a “public” bid opening conducted by the Government via teleconference on July 1, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EDT for participating bidders. The teleconference phone number and access codes will be emailed to participants once bid submission due date and time has 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.21B5005_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.

SPECIAL PROVISION IN RESPONSE TO CORONOVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID19) ON

ACCEPTANCE OF BONDS AND OTHER FINANCIAL PROTECTIONS

Please be advised that in accordance with FAR Deviation 2020-O0016, Class Deviation – Original Documents, Signatures, Seals and Notarizations - Electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates, without regard to the order in which they are affixed for all of part 28 instruments as requested by this solicitation.

The solicitation hereby incorporates Deviation 2020-O0016 to FAR 28.106-1. For any bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond that may be required under this procurement, a seal is not required. In the event of conflict in another provision in the solicitation, the Deviation will control.

Electronic Bid Uploading

Bidders 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 Bidder’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 Mrs. Raven Sasser in ProjNet. See the section entitled ‘Bidders Questions and Comments’ below for more information on ProjNet.

2. BID EVALUATION AND AWARD (FAR Subpart 9.1)

The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation based upon the Total Evaluated Price without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation. The Government may reject any or all bids and/or waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received.

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all optional items to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the optional items. Optional items, if exercised, will be awarded in accordance with clause 52.217-7.

The Government may:

a) Reject any or all bids;

b) Accept other than the lowest bid; and

c) Waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received.

In accordance with FAR Part 9.1, responsibility will be determined, prior to award, by the Contracting Officer through the performance of a Pre-Award Survey or utilizing information from a previous pre-award survey and/or any performance data available. The apparent low bidder may 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. The below Pre-Award Survey Information will be requested of the apparent low offeror. This information is not required to be responsive to the Invitation for Bid:

PRE-AWARD SURVEY INFORMATION

SOLICITATION NO. W91236-21-B-5005

a) Banking Information to include Branch/Location, Point of Contact and Telephone Number.

Please insure the Bank is prepared to provide necessary information regarding average balances in your operating accounts, lines of credit and credit history.

b) Current commitments and expected dates of completion.

c) One (1) signed bank referenced demonstrating adequate financial resources. If bidder’s firm had a line of credit – provide information on how many figures bidder can borrow against the line of credit (i.e.) medium 6 figures – exact line of credit is not required).

d) The bidder shall provide the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for the prime contractor, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or signed by an authorized officer of the organization. Submit evidence of availability of working/operating capital, which will be used for the performance of the resultant contract. For Joint Venture arrangements, submit the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for each company in the Joint Venture and discuss the financial responsibilities among the companies. The Government may also utilize Dun & Bradstreet reports to evaluate the financial capacity of the bidder.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This solicitation requires the apparent low bidder to submit DRC criteria as defined below:

DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA (DRC)

a) Definitive Responsibility Criteria (DRC) are specific and objective standards established to inform the Contracting Officer’s responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104-2. These criteria are in addition to the criteria in FAR 9.104-1 and allow the Contracting Officer to assess whether the apparent low bidder can demonstrate the expertise and specialized capabilities needed for adequate contract performance. The inability of a contractor otherwise eligible for award to demonstrate minimally acceptable experience as measured by the DRC may result in the Contracting Officer determining the contractor as not responsible.

b) The submission responding to the DRC must be provided in the form of a written detailed narrative, with a page limitation that shall not exceed three (3) pages for each listed DRC. A submission will only be required from the apparent low bidder and must be submitted within three business days of the bid opening.

c) The written narrative for DRC listed below must demonstrate a bidder’s successful completion of the specified project experience within the past five (5) years of the date of this solicitation. Bidders may use one or more projects to demonstrate past experience in the specified criterion. The Definitive Responsibility Criterion is provided as follows:

1) Heavy Civil Marine Construction involving installation of timber fenders, timber piles, and connection hardware in a marine environment.

The bidder shall provide the following:

a) Project number and name of agency or owner for each project provided as experience;

b) Period of performance of the project;

c) Brief description of the work performed and completed by the bidder for each criterion;

If a subcontractor will be used to complete a work component of a bidder’s project experience, the bidder shall provide the following:

a) Name of the subcontractor;

b) Project number and name of agency or owner for each project provided as experience;

c) Period of performance of the project;

d) Brief description of the work performed and completed;

e) Subcontractor experience will show successful completion for the time specified in the criterion.

f) Letter of commitment from the subcontractor (signed by the prime and the subcontractor) to perform the work related to listed experience.

To be determined responsible, the apparent low bidder must demonstrate the following:

a) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them;

b) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

c) Have a satisfactory performance record. A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or non-responsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history;

d) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

e) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors);

f) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them; and

g) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations

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

3. BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

a. Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

b. The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

c. The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

d. If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

e. In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

4. EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN BID

Evidence of the authority of individuals signing bids to submit firm bids on behalf of the bidder is required except where the bid 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 bid satisfactory evidence of the authority of all other persons may be cause for rejection of the bid as invalid or nonresponsive.

5. PRE-AWARD SAFETY CONFERENCE

a. Where an apparent low bidder, in performance of contracts during the previous three-year period, incurred one or more accidents, or where, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there is any question regarding this compliance with any safety or accident prevention requirement, such bidder, on request of the Contracting Officer prior to any award under this solicitation, shall attend a conference with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss any such accidents or non-compliance, the reason for their occurrence, and measures which will be taken to preclude any recurrence thereof.

b. Information elicited at this conference will be used by the Contracting Officer, in conjunction with other information obtained in a pre-award survey, in determining the bidder's responsibility.

c. The items discussed, the preventive measures considered, and any conclusions reached in this conference shall be recorded in minutes of the meeting, which shall be authenticated by the signatures of representatives of the bidder and the Contracting Officer, and any procedures noted therein as agreed upon shall become an obligation of the bidder, along with all other safety and accident prevention requirements of the contract, if award is made to him.

6. INSPECTION OF THE SITE

Prospective bidders are invited to visit the site of the work in order to acquaint themselves as to site conditions and other problems incident to the prosecution of the work. Arrangements for inspection of the site shall be made through the Contract Specialist identified in the clause 52.236-27 (Alt-I), entitled "SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION)

– Alternate I."

7. BASIS OF AWARD

All blanks must be filled in by the bidder. (In order for the bidder to be considered responsive all CLINS must provide pricing in order to be considered. A single award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder on the basis of the total price bid. The Government will evaluate bids for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Prior to making an award, a pre-award survey will be made and the low bidder will be required to show that he has the necessary capital, experience, and owns or can procure the necessary plant 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.

8. INCURRING COSTS

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

9. UNBALANCED BIDS

Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to prices for the Contract Line Item Schedule (as defined in FAR 14.408) may be rejected as non-responsive or otherwise not considered for award. An unbalanced bid is one which is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

10. BIDDER'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Note: All questions and/or comments for this solicitation need to be submitted through the Bidder Inquiry system (ProjNet) as shown below. All submitted questions will be responded to via ProjNet and an amendment issued prior to the closing date. ProjNet will close 10 days prior to the solicitation closing date.

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

The Solicitation Number is: W9123621B5005 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 26M3IC-S93GQI

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

Offerors 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. 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.

11. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS VALIDATION

This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside IFB. In order to verify the bidder’s socio-economic status, the System for Award Management (SAM) website will be used to verify.

If you are submitting a bid as a Joint Venture (JV) you need to submit your JV Agreement with your bid.

12. FAR 52.204-7 SAM

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 SAM Registration please ensure that your Unique Identifier Code (Cage Code or DUNS) is on page 1 of your bid in order to be responsive.

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been modified:

252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000)

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall--

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general--

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

1. H.08.02_CI Bulkhead Refurbishment_Final Specs

2. H.08.01_CI Bulkhead Refurbishment_Final Drawings

3. H.08.01_Amended Sheet S-501 06232021

4. H.08.04_Specification Amended Section 03 31 30 Marine Concrete 06232021

5. H.08.04_Specification Amended Section 31 00 00 Earthwork 06232021

6. H.08.02_Amended Submittal Register 06232021

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)