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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

Gulf Intracoastal Waterw ay, Texas, Main Channel from High Island to Rollover Pass in Chambers County, Texas, Pipeline Dredging, in w hich bids are due 6 Sep 17 @11:00 A.M. Local time is hereby amended as follow s:

1) Bid Opening Date is hereby rescheduled for 1 Sep 17 @ 11:00 A.M. Local Time.

2) Bids shall be delivered via electronic commerce rather than in-person, due to logistical considerations arising from Hurricane Harvey.

3) See:

- Paragraph 1.9 on SF 30 Continuation Page for specific and detailed instructions for electronic submission of bids

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Aug-2017

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 W9126G17B0023

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-Jul-2017

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 is extended, X 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

30-Aug-2017

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT WORTH

2000 FORT POINT ROAD

GALVESTON TX 77550-1229

W9126G 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W9126G17B0023

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

The following have been modified:

LOCAL CLAUSES

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

1.1 ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION PRICE RANGE (FAR 36.204)

The estimated price range of the proposed construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

1.2 AVAILABILITY OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

WEBISTE ((FBO)

After solicitation issuance, contractors may register to be placed on a plan holders list, view and/or download this solicitation and all amendments at the following internet addresses:

http://www.fbo.gov/

Plans and specifications will not be available in paper format or on compact disc. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor the FBO website daily (using the above links) for amendments to the solicitation. You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a government contract award. You may register with SAM at https://www.sam.gov

1.3 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE (18 MAR 2013) (UAI 31.105-100) In accordance with FAR 31.105(d)(2)(i)(b), equipment ownership and operating cost shall be determined using EP 1110-1-8, Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule.

1.4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION DREDGING

(a) For technical information regarding the plans and specifications submit questions in PROJNET, see paragraph

1.10 of this section for details.

(b) The Contractor [ ] shall [ X ] shall not be permitted to use self-propelled hopper dredges to perform the work specified herein.

1.5 PREAWARD INFORMATION DREDGING

The apparent low bidder shall submit within (2) working days after Bid Opening, the following information:

(a) A statement as to whether he is now or ever has been engaged in performing dredging of [ ] deep or [ X ] shallow draft channels.

(b) A list of key personnel available for the current project and their qualifications.

(c) A copy of the bidder's latest financial statement, including the names of banks or other financial institutions with which the bidder conducts business. If the financial statement is more than 60 days old, a certificate should be attached stating that the financial condition is substantially the same, or if not the same, the changes that have taken place. Such statement will be treated as confidential.

(d) A list of present commitments, including the dollar value thereof, name of office under which the work is being performed, the scheduled completion date of each, days ahead or behind schedule and the name of the Dredge to be used on the job.

(e) Name and location of the firm's dredging plant to perform the work under this contract, the date this plant will commence work, and the plants capability to perform the work as required by the specifications.

(f) If bidder is a Large Business, a Sub-Contracting Plan, if required, must be submitted within (2) working days after Bid Opening.

1.6 DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL

The following owners in the vicinity of the work to be accomplished under this Invitation for Bids are known to desire fill material:

NAME ADDRESS

If any of the areas owned by the above-listed owners are proposed to be utilized by the Contractor in the performance of the work, the provision for use of alternate areas DREDGING: PLACEMENT OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL of the specifications will be applicable.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

Before a bid is considered for award, the bidder may be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial resources, and plant available to be used in performing the work.

1.8 CAUTIONS & REMINDERS TO BIDDERS

All information required by the terms of the Invitation must be furnished. MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS CAN BE COSTLY. Important items for you to check are included in but not limited to, those listed below. This checklist is furnished only to assist you in submitting a proper bid. Check as you read.

� Have you acknowledged all amendments?

� Have you completed SECTION 00 45 00, REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS portion of the bid package?

� Is your bid properly signed?

� If a bid guarantee is required, is it included with your bid? (A late bid guarantee is treated the same as a late bid).

� Is your bid guarantee in the proper amount? Bid guarantee shall be in the amount of 20 percent of the amount of the bid, or $3 million, whichever is less.

� If your bid guarantee is in the form of a bid bond, is the bond properly signed by both the bidder and surety and are all required seals affixed?

� Is the name in which you submitted the bid the same on your bid as on your bid bond?

� If required have you entered a unit price for each bid item? (The Invitation will specifically state when this is necessary).

� Are decimals in unit prices in the proper places? Are your figures legible?

� Are the extensions of your unit prices, and your total bid price correct?

� Are all erasures or corrections initialed by the person signing the bid?

� I have not restricted my bid by altering the provisions of the Invitation.

� Is the envelope containing your bid properly identified that it is a sealed bid and does it contain the correct invitation number and bid opening time?

� Will your bid arrive on time? Late hand-carried bids will not be considered. Late mailed bids may be considered if sent by Registered or Certified Mail; if late receipt was due to delay in mails, or if specific requirements have been met. (See the portion of the Invitation pertaining to "Late Bids and Modifications or Withdrawals").

REMINDER TO BIDDERS

REMINDER #1 - Acknowledge all Amendments on the reverse side of SF 1442, Item 19, Solicitation, Offer, and Award.

REMINDER #2 - The Contracting Officer signing this contract is the Primary Contracting Officer. However, any Contracting Officer assigned to the Galveston District/Fort Worth District may take formal action. See Section entitled "Specific Project Requirements".

1.9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO HAND-CARRIED BIDS/OFFERS:

Bids must be delivered via the AMRDEC website, not later than the due date and time indicated on this amendment.

SENDING FILES

The AMRDEC SAFE application can be accessed via https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe.

Proceed as Guest - Select this option if you do not have a CAC .

After selecting one of the options above, the page will be redirected to the package upload form. Fill in all the required input fields:

Your Name - Your name;

Your Email address - Your email address;

Confirm Your Email Address - Re-enter your email address;

Description of File(s) - Enter a description for the package;

File(s) - Click the "Browse" button to select your file(s). You may add up to 25 files per package, so long as the total file size does not exceed 2GB;

Deletion Date - Select a date for the package to be deleted from SAFE. The maximum (which is also the default) is two weeks (14 days) from today;

Provide an email address to give access to - Enter ALL of the following email adresses here and click "Add"” curtis.cole@usace.army.mil maria.e.rodriguez@usace.army.mil lucille.r.smith@usace.army.mil traci.d.robicheaux@usace.army.mil

Grant access to these people - This is the list of people you have granted access to the package. To remove a recipient, highlight their name and click the "Remove" button;

Caveats - Default is "None";

Encrypt email message when possible - Attempt to encrypt the package's notification email to each recipient;

Notify me when files are downloaded - You (the sender) will receive a notification via email when a recipient downloads the package;

Require CAC for pickup – Require the recipient to be logged in with a valid US DoD-issued CAC to download the file(s). Recipients without a CAC will not be able to download the package.

Clicking the "Submit" button will upload the files and submit the package. Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified.

All other references concerning hand-carried bids/ offers are hereby superceded by the requirement to submit bids via electric commerce as stated above.

(End of Clause)

1.10 BIDDER INQUIRY – PROJNET

1. Prospective Offerors should submit questions concerning this solicitation via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet .

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

***Please Note: Offerors shall only submit one question per inquiry. Inquiries containing multiple questions may be rejected.

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

C. Offerors 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.

D. The Solicitation Number is: W9126G17B0023 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: TGMWH9-78PPT7

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires fifteen (15) calendar days prior to offer submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

3. 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.

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.

5. Offers will be publicly opened at the date/time stated in the solicitation.

1.11 Service of Protest

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, PO Box 1229, Galveston, Texas 77553- 1229, Fax No. (409) 766-3010, submitting the protest at SWF-protest@usace.army.mil .

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

1.12 DAVIS-BACON ACT

Paragraph entitled DAVIS-BACON ACT of (CONTRACT CLAUSES - Section 00 72 00, FAR 52.222-6) is applicable to this solicitation. Wage Rates will be incorporated by amendment, if they are not included in this solicitation.

The following have been deleted:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

(End of Summary of Changes)