Amendment W9124M24B0005-0001.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provi ded herei n, all t erms and condit ions of t he document refere nced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore change d, remai ns unchanged and in ful l force and effect .

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

ST ANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescr ibed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

a. The purpose of this mod is to answer questions and update the bid opening date

b. See SUMMARY OF CHANGES for details

c. All other Contract Terms and Conditions remain unchanged

1. CO NTRACT ID CODE P AGE OF P AGES

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

16C. DAT E SIGNED

BY 25-Oct-2024

16B. UNITED ST AT ES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contract ing Officer )(Signature of person authorized t o sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, Count y, Stat e and Zip Code) X W9124M24B0005

X 9B. DAT ED (SEE IT EM 11)

24-Sep-2024

10B. DAT ED (SEE IT EM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITAT ION NO.

11. THIS IT EM ONLY APPLIES T O AMENDMENT S OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered soli cit ati on i s amended as set forth in It em 14. The hour and date specified for rece ipt of Offer X is ext ended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowl edge rece ipt of t his amendment pri or to the hour and date specified in the sol ici tat ion or as amended by one of t he fol lowing methods:

(a) By compl eti ng Items 8 and 15, and returning copi es of the amendment ; (b) By acknowledgi ng recei pt of thi s a mendment on each copy of t he offer submit ted;

or (c) By s epara te let ter or t elegram whi ch i ncludes a refe rence t o t he s olic ita tion and amendment numbers . FA ILURE OF YOU R A CKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT TH E P LACE D ESIGNATED FOR TH E RECEIPT OF OFFERS P RIO R TO THE HOUR AN D DATE SP ECIFIED MA Y RESULT IN

REJECTIO N OF YOUR OFFER. If by vir tue of thi s amendment you desire t o change an offer already submit ted, s uch c hange ma y be made by t ele gram or let ter, provided each t elegram or l ett er makes reference to the sol ici tat ion and this amendment , and is re ceived prior to the openi ng hour and dat e speci fi ed.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DAT A (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 FORT H IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONT RACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. T HE ABOVE NUMBERED CONT RACT /ORDER IS MODIFIED T O REFLECT THE ADMINIST RATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORT H IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO T HE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. T HIS SUPPLEMENT AL AGREEMENT IS ENT ERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OT HER (Specify type of modification and authorit y)

E. IMPORTANT: Contract or is not, is required to sign this document and return copies t o the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/ MODIFICATION NO. 5. P ROJECT NO .(If appli cable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

23-Oct-2024

CODE

MICC - FORT STEWART

976 WILLIAM H. WILSON AVE SUITE 100

FORT STEWART GA 31314

W9124M 7. AD MINISTERED BY (If other t han item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PU RCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

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W9124M24B0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Railroad and Maintenance Repair W9124M-24-B-0005

1. The Standard Form 1442 indicates the value of the contract: “Magnitude of construction project between: more than $10,000,000.” Can you please clarify the spending value of this contract? 2. Section L Proposal Instructions indicate we are to provide a digital copy on a “CD.” Please confirm a CD is required in the bid package.

A: Magnitude of construction between: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Yes, a CD is required in the bid package.

2. Section L Proposal Instructions indicate we are to provide a digital copy on a “CD.”

Please confirm a CD is required in the bid package.

A: Refer to Question 1.

3. Bid Submission: Please clarify where the bid is to be delivered and if it can be hand-delivered on the bid due date. Is the bid delivery point also the location for the bid opening?

A: Bids are to be delivered to 976 William H. Wilson Ave. Building 621, Fort Stewart, GA 31314. The bids can be hand delivered the day of the bid opening prior to 2:00pm.

The bid opening will be held in the MICC 1st floor conference room of building 621.

4. Are all unit prices for 115 rail size and track components for the pricing?

A: Yes, that is correct.

5. Price Schedule Item No. 14 – Joint bars: Are we to provide unit pricing for four-hole joint bars or six-hole Joint bars?

A: We have a combination of four and six-hole joint bars.

6. Price Schedule Item 13 – Insulated Joint Complete: Can you please provide specifications on this item (four hole, six hole, glue joint, or composite joint, etc.)?

A: We have a combination of four and six hole insulated joint bars.

7. Price Schedule Item 16 Rail Braces with Plate Complete: Can you please clarify what size and tie position?

A: Rail braces are for 115lb rail, we use rigid style rail braces.

8. Price Schedule Item 18 – Tie plates: Is the unit pricing for single shoulder tie plates or double shoulder tie plates?

A: IAW the PWS, all tie plates will be replaced in kind. The FS rail network is primarily comprised of double shoulder tie plates.

9. Price Schedule Item 20 – Ramp Bumpers Spring Type Complete: Can any further specification be provided for this item?

A: A shock free head that fits all W-C-H attaching fixtures and wall mounts.

10. Price Schedule Item 21 – Switch Point: Is this a knife cut point or a Sampson style switch point or otherwise?

A: We have a combination of both Samson and knife cut switch points.

11. Price Schedule Item 22 – Switch Point Clips: Can you please specify or define Switch Point Clip?

A: Commonly referred to as a “Switch Clip”,

12. Would the Government please clarify whether the performance and payment bond bonds required are only for each of the task order amounts funded/ordered, or will the contractor be required to bond the entire Base Year total contract amount even though there is a minimum of $25,000 guarantee?

A: The bonds are only required for each of the Task Order amounts.

13. Will the Government be ordering and paying for a quantity of the items that would be considered on-site inventory, (as an example the composite cross and switch ties) to be readily available for emergency or unforeseen repairs and replacements?

A: No, we are not authorized to maintain a “bench stock” of items.

14. If the Government will be ordering and paying for an on-site materials inventory, would the Government please provide a list and the quantities of the items they feel the contractor should have on hand for emergency and unforeseen repairs?

A: N/A IAW question 13.

15. Would the Government please clarify the type of crossing flanges to be installed, (1) used flange boards with lag screws, (2) Rubber rail seal, (3) Steel flange material, (4) Composite flange material?

A: (2) Rubber rail seal.

16. The existing flange material can be removed and replaced with new flange material with minor asphalt removal which can be patched back. A second option would be total asphalt removal for the flange replacement with the entire crossing repaved with asphalt.

Please advise if partial or total asphalt removal is required and which flange material is requested.

A: This will be dependent on the condition of the crossing at the time of order. When flange material is ordered, it is to replace the existing flange material, expecting minor, partial asphalt removal.

17. Will the Government consider ordering some emergency materials and inventory onsite for these type repairs and providing a laydown area for storage of such items?

A: No, we are not authorized bench stock.

18. Will the Foreman/superintendent only need to be on site only when the crew is on site or as requested?

A: The Foreman/Superintendent is only required on site while work is being completed.

19. Is there an annual budget or previous annual spend that can be shared?

A: MICC must answer.

20. Are all of the bid items and related quantities anticipated to be performed each year or is this just a sampling of what might be done?

A: This is a collective list of items that could be performed each year, the qty’s and tasks performed are based upon annual maintenance and track defects identified by the track inspector/inspections.

21. Is the award based solely on the Base Option or all Options?

A: Need more clarification on this question, are you referring to the Award amount ($) or the award of the contract, base (PoP) plus four Option Years?

22. . Can you provide the insurance requirements for this contract?

A: Bid Bond, Payment Bond, and Performance Bonds shall be required.

23. Can you provide additional information for every bid item?

a. Bid Item 0002 Grade existing ballast and stockpile excess for future use.

i. How much ballast is to be graded in 4,000 TF?

A: The average height of the ballast from toe to top is approximately 2.5 feet.

ii. What are the area dimensions for this item? iii. Is this work all in one, linear area or spread over multiple areas? iv. Where is the excess ballast to be stockpiles?

A: This item is typically held for when the ballast is disturbed. It could pertain to multiple areas dependent upon inspections and disturbance. The excess ballast will be stockpiled at an area on FS to be identified by the COR.

b. Bid Item 0005 Composite track cross tie, bulk quantity order, 180 ties per Unit

i. Where in the track system would these be installed? In one general area or spread over the entire system? Are there any obstructions for removal/installation we need to be aware of? Etc.

A: FS is comprised of a mix of wood ties and composite ties. The composite ties are installed throughout the entire rail network replacing the wooden ties as they become defect.

c. Bid Item 0044 Emergency Callout for other than Derailments, Turnout, adj (etc.) i.

How many workers and what equipment are expected? How many hours are included in a callout? Etc.

A: This item is meant to offset the charge to refocus workforce to respond to installation requirement that unexpectedly becomes mission critical.

d. Bid Item 0045 Other unforeseen Misc Repairs… i. How many workers and what equipment are expected? How many hours are included? What type of work could this be? Etc

A: This item is a place holder for other unforeseen repairs or inspections to maintain FRA compliance and safe rail operations, e.g., but not limited to, crossing replacement, rail removal, etc..

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 04-Nov-2024 02:00 PM to 12-Nov-2024 02:00 PM.

The required performance has changed from Title: Railroad and Maintenance RepairProject location: Fort

Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, GASet aside: 100% 8(a)Guarantee minimun: $25,000NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionSize Standard: $45MMagnitude of construction project between: more than $10,000,000quantities set forth in the Bid Price Schedule are estimated. All work shall be completed per Scope of Work , Terms, Conditions, Provisions, Clauses, and Specifications. No site visit will be held.Due dates for all questions: 9 October 2024BONDS: Bid Bond, Payment Bond, and Performance Bond shall be required. to Title:

Railroad and Maintenance RepairProject location: Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, GASet aside: 100% 8(a)Guarantee minimun: $25,000NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionSize Standard:

$45MMagnitude of construction project between: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000quantities set forth in the Bid Price Schedule are estimated. All work shall be completed per Scope of Work , Terms, Conditions, Provisions, Clauses, and Specifications. No site visit will be held.Due dates for all questions: 9 October 2024BONDS: Bid Bond, Payment Bond, and Performance Bond shall be required..

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