W91278-17-B-0002_Amendment_0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

W91278-17-B-0003 9-JUN-2017

6. ISSUED BY CODE W91278 7. ADMINISTERED BY(If other than item 6)

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE

CONTRACTING DIVISION (CESAM-CT-C)

(109 ST. JOSEPH ST. 36602) P.O. BOX 2288

MOBILE, AL 36628-0001

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

W91278-17-B-0002

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-MAY-2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended. Offers 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO 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)

The subject solicitation RENTAL OF HOPPER DREDGE WITH ATTENDANT PLANT AND OPERATORS FOR MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN

ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, AND FLORIDA

This is an UNRESTRICTED solicitation. Is modified in the following: Section 01 00 00 Specs; Section 00 00 10 Bidding Schedule; and Section 01 45 00.15

RMS (*see attachments Sections Replaced in Entirety). Bid Opening Date is Changed to 20-JUN-2017 at 2:00 PM (CST).

NOTE: THE RECEIPT OF PROPOSAL DATE IS REVISED BY THIS AMENDMENT. REFER TO THE ENCLOSED SF1442, SOLICITATION, OFFER &

AWARD FORM.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICE (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of contracting officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

W91278-17-B-0002

2. TYPE OF

SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

03 May 2017

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1 OF

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE W91278 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

U S ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE

CONTRACTING DIVISION (CESAM-CT)

(109 ST. JOSEPH ST. 36602) P.O. BOX 2288

MOBILE, AL 36628-0001

SAME AS BLOCK 7

IF HAND CARRIED, DELIVER TO ROOM 6018

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL :

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no.,date):

Rental of Hopper Dredge with Attendant Plan and Operators for Maintenance Dredging in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida

This is an UNRESTRICTED solicitation.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within _*_________ calendar days and complete it within __*________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _*Task Order__ .)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and _2_ copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by__14:00_ local time 06 June 2017 06-July-2017 20-June-2017. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than 120___________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442(REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

Nathan J. Fry, Contract Specialist (251) 690-2536 nathan.j.fry@usace.army.mil

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within _________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation - give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD

DATE

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STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

IDIQ Contract for Rental of Hopper Dredge W91278-17-B-0002 With Attendant Plant and Operators for Maintenance Dredging in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida

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Section 00 00 10

BIDDING SCHEDULE

CONTRACTOR NAME: __________________________________________________

Item No.

Description

Estimated Quantity

Unit

Unit Price

Estimated Amount

1.

Mobilization and

Demobilization Dredge and Attendant Plant

JOB

XXX

2.

Dredge Pay Time:

100% Pay Time (See chart in section 01 00 00)

HR

3.

Mobilization and

Demobilization Trawler

JOB

XXX

4.

Sea Turtle/Gulf Sturgeon

Trawling

DAYS

TOTAL

BID

NOTES

1. Bidders must insert a price on all numbered items of the bidding schedule. Failure to do so will disqualify the bid.

2. All the extensions of the unit price shown will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of variation between the unit price and extension, the unit price will be considered to be the bid.

3. The number of hours/days indicated on the Bidding Schedule is approximate. The Contractor may be required to work either more or less than the number of hours/days specified.

4. For Bid Items No. 1 through No. 4 refer to Section 00 00 10 paragraph entitled BID

EVALUATION.

BID EVALUATION

(1) It is the intent of the Government to secure a dredge, meeting the requirement set

00 00 10 - 2 forth in the Statement of Work of the specifications. The Table in the paragraph entitled DREDGE AND ATTENDANT PLANT REQUIREMENTS indicates the estimated average output for dredges of various power based on average theoretical conditions under which this work is to be accomplished. Bids will be evaluated and award will be made on the basis of employment of the plant; which will result in the lowest overall total price, as described hereinafter, to the Government for the equipment. For the purpose of bidding and evaluating bids, it will be considered the dredge will work for the estimated amount of hours in the Table. This is not to be construed by the Contractor that the Government guarantees this number of hours will be worked.

(2) Bidders should insert the appropriate number of hours obtained from the Table found in Paragraph 15 in Section 01 00 00 into Bid Item No. 2. The number of hours listed in the table are identical to the “97% efficiency hours” found in Attachment 1 at the end of Section 01 00 00.

(3) The number of days for Bid Item No. 4 for the dredge bid is obtained by taking the “97% efficiency hours” (Attachment #1) and multiplying by 5% and dividing by 24 hours and round to the nearest whole number. Example using the Newport: (3708 x.05)/24 =

7.7 insert 8 days in Bid Item No. 4. Maximum amount for this bid item is $5,000.00 per day.

(4) Bids based on dredges smaller or larger than those listed in the Table will be considered non-responsive. Other dredges are considered inadequate for satisfactory performance of work required within the period of the contract.

(5) The Government will check the bidder's computation for accuracy and to insure that the bidder's computation was made in accordance with the above evaluation procedures. In case of variation between the bidder's computation procedures and those prescribed above, the Government will correct the bidder's computation and the bid will be evaluated by the corrected computation.

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INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH BID: Each bidder shall furnish the information required below by filling in the blank spaces:

GENERAL DREDGE INFORMATION:

Dredge Name:

Fair Market Value of the Dredge:

Minimum width of channel in which dredge can successfully operate and turn around (ft):

Minimum depth of water in which dredge will operate with hoppers filled (ft):

Maximum draft of vessel (ft):

Loaded freeboard (ft):

Depth range at which dredge can dig, maximum ft., minimum _ft.

Total length of dredge (ft):

Hopper capacity (cu yds):

DREDGING PUMPS AND PROPULSION:

Number of pumps Number of dragarms: x Pump suction Discharge (I.D. in inches)

Brake HP applied to pump impeller:

Brake HP applied to propeller:

The dredge may be inspected at:

ATTENDANT PLANT:

Crewboat size:

Total HP:

May be inspected at:

Survey Boat size:

Total HP:

May be inspected at:

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DREDGE CREW

(A complete listing of positions is required below)

POSITION NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

IN THIS POSITION

SUBSISTENCE: The plant ( ) will ( ) will not have the facilities for furnishing the meals required by the "Accommodations and Meals for Inspectors" clause of the contract.

The rate to be charged for the above plant, complete with full operating personnel and in operating status on a 24-hour day, 7 days per week basis, will be set forth in the bid schedule.

DREDGE PLANT OPERATION: The number of shifts to be worked per day on a 24-hour basis, 7 days per week is .

SECTION 01 00 00

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

1. SCOPE OF WORK

2. PRE-AWARD INSPECTION OF PLANT

3. DELIVERY OF PLANT

4. ORDER OF WORK

5. COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENTS

6. SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED TO THE GOVERNMENT

7. LOCATION OF SUBMERGED OBJECTS

8. LAYOUT OF WORK

9. DATUM AND BENCH MARKS

10. EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

11. RADIO / INTERNET

12. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

13. PHYSICAL DATA

14. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

15. DREDGE AND ATTENDANT PLANT REQUIRMENTS

16. PLANT MANAGEMENT

17. DREDGING (EXCAVATING OF SHOALS)

18. COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

19. REPORTING REQUIREMENT

20. NOTICES

21. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIRMENTS

22. PAYMENT

23. NAVIGATION AIDS

24. QUALITY CONTROL

25. TASK ORDERS, DELIVERY, COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND

COMPLETION OF WORK

26. POTABLE WATER

27. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR

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SECTION 01 00 00

STATEMENT OF WORK - SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

1.1. GENERAL: The scope of work to be covered by the intended contract is to perform maintenance dredging in navigation channels in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. All work will occur only as directed (assigned) by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). There is no guarantee as to the amount of work. If the Contracting Officer determines that the shoaling in the channels is greater than that which can be removed under this contract in a timely manner, contracts for additional dredges may be procured to work concurrently in the same general locations. Should any of the channels of the projects listed above require dredging, it is in the scope of this contract to negotiate with the successful bidder on an hourly rate for the services of another hopper dredge(s) or for unit cost dredging as negotiated with the low bidder.

1.2. RENTAL OF DREDGE (Bid Item No. 2): The work to be performed under this portion of the contract will consist of the removal and satisfactory disposal of all material lying above project depth (or as directed by the COR), MLLW, over the bottom widths (full and/or partial) and applicable side slopes, at specific work location(s) all within the specified dredging limits of this contract. The COR will furnish the specific work location(s) (in advance) within those limits of the project during the contract life. All material excavated from the assigned channel segments will be transported and deposited into the assigned disposal area as discussed later in this specification.

1.2.1. RENTAL DREDGE PLANT: The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing and operating a hopper dredge with pump discharge of not less than 24-inch diameter nor more than 38-inch diameter complete with all necessary materials, supplies, labor, and transportation including fuel, power, and water for excavation operations as specified in the above paragraph. General excavation limits include all federally maintained channels in

Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, however, specific locations will be as directed by the

Government within the total contract limits. More specific dredge and attendant plant requirements are discussed below.

1.3. GENERAL: All work, material and services not expressly called for in these specifications which may be necessary for complete and proper operations to carry out the contract in good faith shall be performed, furnished and installed by the Contractor at no increase in cost to the

Government.

2. PRE-AWARD INSPECTION OF PLANT:

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a. The apparent low bidder shall make his dredge and attendant plant available for inspection, to determine compliance with these specifications, as soon as practicable after bids are opened, and prior to contract award. If deficiencies are found during the inspection, the bidder will be notified by email or FAX. Upon receipt of such notice, the bidder shall correct all deficiencies at least two days in advance of the projected contract award date.

b. Two days before the projected award date, or upon notification by the bidder that the deficiencies have been corrected, a Government representative will re-inspect the dredge or plant. At that time, if the dredge and attendant plant do not meet the requirements of these specifications, then the bid will be rejected as non-responsive.

c. The Government may choose to waive the pre-award inspection, if such waiver is in the best interest of the Government. Waiver of the pre-award inspection does not relieve the bidder from the requirement to provide a dredge and attendant plant in full compliance with the specifications.

d. A post-award inspection will also be performed, in accordance with the clause

"DELIVERY OF PLANT". Performance or waiver of the pre-award inspection will not affect the performance of a post-award inspection.

3. DELIVERY OF PLANT:

Delivery of the hopper dredge and attendant plant shall be completed within the time prescribed on the Standard Form 1442. For bidding purposes, the mobilization site will be the Pascagoula

Bar Channel. Upon arrival of the dredge and attendant plant at the delivery site, the dredge will be inspected by Government personnel to determine whether any deficiencies have developed subsequent to the time the plant was brought into compliance pursuant to the pre-award inspection. The Contractor will be notified of acceptance or rejection of the dredge and attendant plant. If accepted, the dredge will be given an assignment immediately.

4. ORDER OF WORK:

a. The order of work to be performed under this contract cannot be determined except as the work progresses. Successive dredging location assignments may be either upstream or downstream from the previous assignments, and may not be at consecutive or contiguous locations. Repetitive assignments may also be required at a given location.

b. Dredging assignments shall be determined by the Contracting Officer or his representative, and will be given to the Contractor's representative aboard the plant who is in charge of the operations. Assignments may be changed at any time without any prior notice.

The Contractor may also be required to stop work at any time without completing an assignment.

There is no guarantee of specific work assignments or quantities under this contract.

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c. The Contractor shall endeavor to meet the schedule of dredging operations as determined by the Contracting Officer. Operations shall be performed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including those days which have been declared by Congress to be legal holidays for per diem employees of the Federal Government.

5. COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENTS:

As soon as the Contractor can determine the estimated completion time for the present assignment, he shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR of his best estimated completion time, during normal District working hours and not later than noon on Friday. The COR will determine the next assignment prior to the estimated completion time of the present assignment.

6. SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED TO THE GOVERNMENT:

a. The Contractor will be required to furnish, on the request of the COR or any inspector:

1. The use of such boats, boatmen, laborers, and material forming a part of the ordinary and usual equipment and crew of the floating plant, as may be reasonably necessary in inspecting and supervising the work.

2. Suitable transportation between the worksite and all points on shore designated by the Contracting Officer’s representative, by means of the survey boat/inspector boat described in the technical specifications of the contract.

b. Equipment which fails to perform because of insufficient power or other mechanical difficulties or due to inexperienced operators shall be replaced, or the operator replaced, as appropriate, within 24 hours after the Contractor is directed to do so.

c. Should the Contractor refuse, neglect, or delay compliance with these requirements, the specific facilities may be furnished and maintained by the Contracting Officer, and the cost will be deducted from any amounts due or to become due the Contractor.

7. LOCATION OF SUBMERGED OBJECTS:

a. If the Contractor should locate a submerged object within the area of work, which endangers dredging operations or poses a hazard to general navigation, he shall note the location of the object, as determined from the electronic positioning system aboard the vessel. This location shall be reported to the Government inspector. Dredging in the immediate vicinity of the reported object shall be curtailed until the nature of the object and the degree of hazard can be determined. Dredging shall resume at the location of the reported object when the

Contracting Officer determines that a hazard no longer exists.

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b. If the Contractor issues a false report of a sunken object, the cost of the investigation shall be deducted from any amounts due, or to become due, the Contractor.

c. This clause applies in the case of submerged objects or hazards which are created by others. Submerged objects or other hazards created by the Contractor shall be considered as misplaced materials.

8. LAYOUT OF WORK (1965 APR OCE):

The Contractor shall lay out the work assignments from the Government-established monuments, ranges, and gages indicated on the drawings (if furnished in Advertisement) and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection therewith. The Contractor shall furnish, at his own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, range markers and labor as may be required in laying out any part of the work from the ranges and gages established by the government. The Contractor will be held responsible for the execution of the work to such lines and grades as may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain and preserve all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the

Contractor or through his negligence prior to their authorized removal, they may be replaced by the Contracting Officer at his discretion. The expense of replacement will be deducted from any amounts due, or to become due the Contractor.

9. DATUM AND BENCH MARKS:

The plane of reference of Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) as used in these specifications is that determined by monuments, bench marks and tide gages as shown on the contract drawings

(if furnished in Advertisement) or as are on record in the office of the Site Manager, Irvington

Site Office, Phone 251-957-6019 or Panama City Site office, Phone 850-784-9780. The

Contractor should take note that there will be specific tide gages designated for specific tangents of the project work.

10. EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE (MAR 95):

a. This statement shall become operative only for negotiated contracts where cost or pricing data is requested, and for modification to sealed bid or negotiated contracts where cost or pricing data is requested. This clause does not apply to terminations. See 52.231-5000, Basis for settlement of proposals, and FAR Part 49.

b. Allowable costs for construction and marine plant and equipment in sound workable condition owned or controlled and furnished by a contractor or subcontractor at any tier shall be based on actual cost data for each piece of equipment or groups of similar serial and series for

01 00 00 - 6 which the Government can determine both ownership and operating costs from the contractor's accounting records. When both ownership and operating costs cannot be determined for any piece of equipment or groups of similar serial or series equipment from the contractor's accounting records, costs for that equipment shall be based upon the applicable provisions of EP

1110-1-8, "Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule," Region III.

Working conditions shall be considered to be average for determining equipment rates using the schedule unless specified otherwise by the contracting officer. For retroactive pricing, the schedule in effect at of the time work was performed shall apply.

c. Equipment rental costs are allowable, subject to the provisions of FAR 31.105(d) (ii) and FAR 31.205-36. Rates for equipment rented from an organization under common control, lease-purchase arrangements, and sale-leaseback arrangements, will be determined using the schedule, except that actual rates will be used for equipment leased from an organization under common control that has an established practice of leasing the same or similar equipment to unaffiliated lessees.

d. When actual equipment costs are proposed and the total amount of the pricing action exceeds the small purchase threshold, the contracting officer shall request the contractor to submit either certified cost or pricing data, or partial/limited data, as appropriate. The data shall be submitted on Standard Form 1411, "Contract Pricing Proposal Cover Sheet".

11. RADIO / INTERNET:

The Contractor shall furnish and maintain the following radios for communication with the

Corps of Engineers, the United States Coast Guard, and other vessels: Radio(s) must be certified as being operable on the specified frequencies and powers by a licensed radio technician. A copy of the certification must be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance of the dredging plant.

a. A Marine VHF Radio, FCC type accepted with the following channels: Channel 16, (156.8 MHZ), Channel 13, (156.65 MHZ), Channel 12, (156.6 MHZ), Channel 14, (156.7 MHZ), and Channels 26 and 28 for public correspondence. A separate receiver must be provided on Channel 13, (156.6 MHZ) in compliance with Public

Law 92-63.

b. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain an internet service so RMS/QAS, CE

DREDGE and DQM can be accessed on the dredge for the government inspector’s use.

12. DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONTRACTING

OFFICER:

Effective the date of award and pursuant to AFARS 42.9001, The ARCO, is delegated authority

01 00 00 - 7 to act as the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer, without power of re-delegation, for the purpose of discharging the following duty of the Contracting Officer on this contract:

a. Order work when and as required during the contract period.

b. Determine acceptability of work performed.

c. Inspect all equipment furnished by the Contractor for use on the project and determine that it is suitable for use as required by the contract.

d. To approve payments.

The following delegated title will be used when signing any contractual document pursuant to this authority.

EXAMPLE: John Doe

Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer

This delegation will remain in effect until completion of the contract unless sooner rescinded in writing by the Contracting Officer or his successor.

12.1. ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRACT: After award, this contract will be administered by the A-E and Construction Branch (CT), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile district, P.O.

Box 2288, Mobile, Alabama 36628-0001, telephone (251) 441-6161.

13. PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984):

Information and data furnished or referred to below are furnished for the Contractor's information. However, it is expressly understood that the Government will not be responsible for any interpretation or conclusion drawn therefrom by the Contractor.

a. General: The physical conditions indicated on the drawings (if furnished in

Advertisement) and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys.

b. Location: The main location of work (excavation or dredging) to be done under these specifications is located in the existing Mobile Harbor project channels in the southwestern part of the State of Alabama, and approximately 80 miles by water from Pensacola Harbor, Florida, on the east and 61 miles by water from Pascagoula Harbor, Mississippi, on the west. Another area of work will be Pascagoula Bar Channel. Other potential areas of work under these specifications are in the existing federal channels located in Pensacola and Gulfport.

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c. Subsurface Investigations:

(1) Mobile River, Bay and Bar Channels: Subsurface cable, pipeline and tunnel crossings are as indicated on the contract drawings (if drawings furnished in Advertisement).

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage, due to his negligence, to the cables, pipelines and tunnels occasioned by his dredging operations.

(2) Contractor’s Investigation Responsibility: The Contractor should make his own investigation of submerged, surface and overhead structures in the work area and other locations he finds necessary to traverse. The exact location, depths and height of all submarine cables, pipes, high lines, docks, piers, bulkheads bridges, etc. (as applicable), are not known and it will be necessary for the Contractor to ascertain interference problems and notify the respective owners in advance of dredging operations. The Contractor shall make all arrangements with the respective owners of the structure to assure satisfactory completion of dredging in the vicinity with a minimum interruption of service, and shall perform his operations in such a manner as will avoid damage to these facilities.

(3) No dredging will be done within 100 feet (horizontally) of any marine structures, wharves, or bulkheads in order that such structures will not sustain damage or be undermined by the dredging operations. Any such damaged structures, due to the negligence of the Contractor, shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no expense to the Government.

d. Weather Conditions: The sites of the work are exposed to local disturbances in the

Mobile Harbor, which may cause suspension of the work for short unknown periods of time.

During tropical hurricanes which may occur from June to December, inclusive, the project channels do not afford a safe refuge for floating plant. There are no unusual currents except during floods, when velocities of 2 to 4 miles per hour may be expected; however, the Contractor should investigate all sites of work and determine for himself the requirements of the work.

Under ordinary conditions, the Mean Tidal Range is 1.2 feet. The working season extends over the entire year. Tides in Mobile Harbor are affected by extended periods of strong north or south winds.

e. Transportation Facilities: Rail and highway transportation is available to Mobile, Alabama. Water transportation is available to the site of the work.

f. Channel Traffic: The traffic using the Mobile Bay and Bar Channel is considered large, including several lines of freight steamers, ore carriers, tankers, tugs, fishing and passenger boats. There is ample width in this channel to accommodate traffic without undue interference with the dredging operations specified herein. CAUTION: When navigation conditions become hazardous due to inclement weather (fog, storm, etc.) or other circumstances, the dredge and related equipment shall be moved to provide the maximum possible channel width (even full

01 00 00 - 9 channel) for safe passage of any impending project traffic. The Contractor shall maintain appropriate communication with project traffic during such hazardous conditions. The

Contractor shall particularly comply with all U.S. Coast Guard regulations pertaining to proper activation of fog (and any other) signaling devices (sound, light, etc.).

g. Obstruction of Channel: The Government will not undertake to keep the area and channel free from vessels or other obstructions, except to the extent of such regulations, if any, as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, in accordance with the provisions of Section

7 of the River and Harbor Act approved 8 August 1917. The Contractor will be required to conduct the work in such manner as to obstruct navigation as little as possible, and in case the

Contractor's plant so obstructs the channel as to make difficult or endanger the passage of vessels, said plant shall be promptly moved on the approach of any vessel to such an extent as may be necessary to afford a practicable passage. The Contractor is emphatically placed on notice that the work areas of this contract is a very heavy marine industrial, congested area. The

Contractor must layout his work (and equipment) in such a way not to restrict the docks, piers, bulkheads, etc. of the bank occupants. Upon the completion of the work, the Contractor shall promptly remove his plant, including ranges, buoys, piles, and other marks placed by him under the contract in navigable waters or on shore.

h. Character of Material: The material to be removed is predominantly the normal maintenance shoaling (silts and sands) and will have some debris (wood, metal, etc. as is normally found in a heavy marine industrial harbor environment). For the purposes of this solicitation, the material to be dredged shall be considered as unclassified. Some new work dredging could be encountered by the dredge plant.

14. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

a. A preconstruction conference will be arranged by the COR after award of contract and before commencement of work. The COR will notify the Contractor of the time and date set for the meeting. At this conference, the Contractor shall be oriented with respect to Government procedures and line of authority, contractual, administrative, and construction matters.

Additionally, a schedule of required submittals will be discussed.

b. The Contractor shall bring to this conference all items listed in Section 01330, 1.3.

15. DREDGE AND ATTENDANT PLANT REQUIREMENTS (Bid Item No. 2):

15.1. DREDGE REQUIREMENTS: The dredge offered shall be capable of continuous operation and of sufficient size (not less than a 24-inch nor more than a 38-inch discharge) and with dragarm(s) of an appropriate length and construction to work efficiently in depths of up to

52 feet. The Contractor shall have available for use at all times a variety of serviceable interchangeable pump impellers (2 minimum), a spare pump case, and a spare serviceable

01 00 00 - 10 draghead to permit the dredge to operate efficiently under varying conditions described in the paragraph entitled (PHYSICAL DATA). The dredge shall be capable of dredging upstream as well as downstream and will so operate as directed by the Contracting Officer. The following information was obtained from history and data banks from Operations Division, Mobile District

Office:

Pump

Disch. Hopper

Diam. Size Base

(inches) (CY) Hours

*24 3600 4397 Isle 1

**24 3600 4101 Isle 2

27 4000 4286 RNWeeks

26 4000 3708 Newport

24 4387 2989 Columbia

28 4000 3471 Lindholm

33.5 6400 2146 Terrapin Island

33.5 11147 1464 Stuyvesant

28.5 4830 2923 Bayport

31.5 6466 1895 Liberty Island

38 13572 875 Glenn Edwards

* Normal powered dredge for this size category

** Turbo charged dredge for this size category

15.1.1. BIDDING: The bidder shall use the above chart to select the hours to be inserted into the appropriate Bid Schedule from the class of dredge he intends to use. The total amount of hours to be inserted into Bid Items No. 2 shall be that shown above for the class of dredge to be used by the Contractor.

15.1.2. EVALUATION OF BIDS:

a. It is the intent of the Government to secure a dredge and/or dredges meeting the requirements set forth in these specifications and having a main pump discharge of not less than

24 inch diameter nor more than 38 inch diameter.

b. Hourly quantities have been determined based on the estimated quantity of shoal

01 00 00 - 11 material to be removed, the size of the dredge pump and the operating characteristics of the hopper dredge, to provide fair competition between dredges of dissimilar sizes and production rates. Award will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

15.2. ATTENDANT PLANT:

a. Transport Vessel/Survey Boat: The contractor shall provide one transport vessel/survey boat, with twin propellers, not less than 40 feet in overall length, with enclosed space for three or more passengers after installation of all required contractor furnished survey equipment and survey party crew (Survey Equipment/Personnel defined elsewhere), to adequately operate and survey in the federal navigation channels, ocean disposal area, open water D/As and the area enroute to the ocean D/A. This vessel must have an operator on site at all times; capable of traveling at a speed of 20 knots (23 MPH) or greater in good weather and capable of traveling safely at night and in intense fog; (such vessel shall meet or exceed US

Coast Guard regulations for vessels 65 feet or less in length and have Certificate of Inspection

(COI) or be inspected by a licensed Marine Surveyor, as applicable). This vessel shall be for the primary use of Government Inspector shift changes and government directed hydrographic surveying. The use of this vessel for contractor crew changes, or any other use of this vessel by the contractor shall be secondary to Government Inspector shift changes and government directed hydrographic surveys. This vessel shall be equipped with the following at a minimum:

built in fuel tanks with correctly operating fuel gauges; marine and company radios; windshield wipers, running and spot lights; and all required survey equipment. The contractor shall secure a satisfactory landing location in the vicinity of the current assignment for this vessel. This location will vary depending on the assignment.

b. Survey Party: The Contractor shall furnish one full survey party available for 12 hr/day survey operations 7 days a week. The minimum full-time crew for the survey boat shall be one qualified survey boat operator for the daylight shift, plus up to a 4 man survey party to perform surveys to support the entire dredging process. Also, a person responsible for processing and plotting of surveys shall be on board the dredge during the daylight shift. The survey party shall have a sufficient number of qualified personnel in order to adequately survey under any condition. The minimum qualifications for the chief surveyor shall be one of the following: Hydrographer Certification by American Congress of Surveying and Mapping or a minimum of 3 years of experience performing hydrographic surveys as the primary systems operator within the last 5 years. The party shall survey the current conditions of the area being dredged and continue surveying for shoals for future dredging while the prior survey is being processed on board the dredge. This survey party will perform the survey assignments, operating all necessary electronic positioning and computer equipment.

c. Survey Equipment: The Contractor furnished survey equipment must meet or exceed all requirements listed below as well as any other requirements referred to in these specifications:

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(1) Positioning System: The positioning system must be capable of providing positional accuracies of the vessel within three meters or less. This system must have a proven track record and have the manufacturer’s written backing stating the accuracy thereof. The system utilized must be capable of providing twenty-four hours, seven days a week positional coverage within the above stated accuracies, anywhere within the scope of work area without interruption of positional location. Both the dredge and survey vessel shall be equipped with a complete positional system. These systems shall be fully operational at all times. Any failure of said system will be corrected within 8 hours. If not corrected within said time frame the vessel with failed system may be directed to cease operations until corrected. The contractor, if properly equipped with a Global Positioning System, may utilize such a system as long as the accuracies are confirmed and documented during the use of the system. The positioning system and survey software will have the capability of providing visual guidance to the vessel operator and acquire positioning and guidance updates on no less that one second time increments.

(2) Sounding Equipment: The sounding equipment will consist of a sounding machine/device capable of providing updated soundings on no more than 1/20 second intervals and have an accuracy rating +0.5 feet. Sounding device will have analog charting (real time) within the device and will have all the capabilities of calibrating to a bar check utilizing the

Norfork Method of bar checking. All depths acquired will consist of dual frequency soundings utilizing a high operating 208 kHz frequency transducer and a low operating 24/41 kHz frequency transducer (any frequencies other than those listed must be approved by the

Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer prior to use). Sounding data will be digitally acquired from both the high and low frequency transducers. The 24/41 kHz soundings will be shown in conjunction with the 208 kHz soundings on the analog chart of the sounding device. All soundings will be acquired on a continuous basis. Plotting of data shall be on the scale and size of the plot requirements as specified by the Authorized Representative in clearly legible print. These plots shall reflect the data gathered by the 208 kHz frequency unless otherwise requested by the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer. Any additional plotted data requested would be that data acquired by the 24/41 kHz. Volumes shall be computed from the 208 kHz frequency unless otherwise requested by the Authorized Representative.

These plots along with all digitally acquired data (for both 208 and 24/41 kHz) shall be provided to the Government as specified below.

(3) Acquired and Processed Data: The survey system will require a computer and software capable of handling all required data points and plotting of those data points. This system shall be capable of acquiring or converting all, unedited raw data (horizontal and vertical) to an IBM, ASCII compatible format prior to submittal to the Government. The ASCII format shall be compatible with the MS DOS Operation system. If the Contractor is utilizing HYPACK to perform his required surveys, the Contractor shall use the Government provided channel files.

The Contractor shall submit the HYPACK project files for the specific survey performed. These files contain all the files that make up the survey including raw and edited, line, log, and tide files associated with each survey among others. Otherwise the Contractor shall use a system

01 00 00 - 13 capable of acquiring and converting all unedited raw data (horizontal and vertical) to an IBM, ASCII compatible format prior to submittal to the Government. The ASCII format shall be compatible with the DOS operating system. Sounding files shall contain single line records.

Each record shall contain the easting, northing, depth, date and time for one sounding. Each item in the record shall be separated by a space character (ASCII 32 (10)) and the record shall be terminated by a line feed with carriage return. Sounding files shall be no greater than 1.2 MB in size and shall contain the data for no more than 99 section lines. All records shall conform to the format shown below.

East North Depth Date Time

123456.78 876543.21 -42.3 01/15/07 14:22:13.3

Said survey system will provide a means of plotting all data points for submittal in hard copy form according to the following requirements: All plots submitted shall be provided on full size

22” x 34” (ANSI ‘D’ size) plot paper (half size, 11” x17” if approved by the Authorized

Representative) and delineate no less than the following: all nav. aids; north arrow: station annotation: channel limits (toe & center line); edited sounding data (corrected to MLLW); date of survey; grid ticks; surveyor’s name; survey vessel name; contract number; and any other pertinent information. Scale of plan view plots shall be 1” = 200’ and cross-sectional plots shall be plotted at a 1” = 100’ horizontal scale unless otherwise specified by the Authorized

Representative. Plan view plots for vessel tracking will delineate actual vessel track along the specific route taken and print depths acquired along the route on a scale clearly legible; cross-sectional plots will be plotted on hard copies which delineate the channel dimensions in a template format and plot all acquired sounding data points thereon; a plan view plot will be plotted in three different colors which will determine the depths above and below project depth.

Colors will be determined by the Authorized Representative. A contour line drawn at the project depth, which will be given by the Authorized Representative, will be drawn showing said contour, all data acquired by the system will be provided on a CD-Rom in the format previously specified and in unedited form. All hard copy submittals shall consist of edited data and all supporting field notes.

d. Dredge Electronic Tracking Position: The Contractor shall be able to visually display continuous real time positioning of the dredge, by track plot or CRT screen, in relation to both the before-dredging surveyed shoals and at the disposal area. Dredge location accuracy shall meet the requirement of the Corps' "Manual of Survey Instructions". A written discussion of the method the Contractor intends to use in order to satisfy these requirements shall be included in the Contractor's bidding schedule discussions.

e. Government Work Station: The Contractor shall furnish a computer workstation for use by the Government Inspector on board the vessel. An identical dredge electronic tracking system as mentioned in the paragraph above shall be provided to the Government inspector and equipped in the inspector’s office.

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16. PLANT MANAGEMENT:

16.1. GENERAL: Upon initiation of work, the Contractor shall execute the work assigned diligently, and at all times endeavor to meet the schedule of excavation (dredging) and disposal operations as determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be expected to conduct excavation dredging and disposal operations seven days per week, twenty-four hours per day. The order of work to be performed cannot be determined except as the work progresses.

The Contractor shall bear all direct, overhead and collateral expenses incident to the operation, upkeep and repair of all items of plant. He shall maintain the plant in a good state of repair, shall arrange for a supply of renewal parts to be on hand when needed for all plant and shall provide and maintain efficient personnel for each item of plant employed in connection with the work.

Equipment will be in condition to render efficient, economical and continuous service and shall be equipped with all mechanical devices and equipment required by Federal, State and local authorities, provided that nothing in the paragraph shall be construed to limit the authority of the

Contracting Officer to prohibit the use of any piece of equipment which, in the opinion of the

Contracting Officer, is mechanically unsafe for use. Equipment which the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative considers does not perform in a satisfactory or efficient manner shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense within 24 hours after notification by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. Failure of the equipment to perform to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, and failure by the Contractor to effect timely replacement of the unsatisfactory equipment, shall be sufficient cause for the Government to procure replacement equipment and charge the Contractor for any excess costs associated therewith. The equipment shall be registered by the Contractor with all Federal, State and local authorities requiring registration, and registration plates or other evidence of registration shall be displayed in accordance with the requirements of the registering authority.

16.1.1. ORDER OF WORK AND INSPECTION: The work will be conducted as directed by the Contracting Officer and will be directed by Inspectors appointed by him who will enforce a strict compliance with the terms of the contract. The Inspectors will keep a record of the work done and see that the gages, ranges, and other marks are kept in proper order; but the presence of the Inspector shall not relieve the Contractor or his responsible agent of any responsibility for the proper execution of the work in accordance with the contract and directives of the Contracting

Officer issued thereunder. The Contractor will be required (not withstanding contract requirements at other points).

a. To furnish on the request of the Inspectors the use of such boats, boatmen, laborers, and material forming a part of the ordinary and usual equipment and personnel of the plant as may be reasonably necessary in directing the work.

b. To furnish on the request of the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative suitable transportation from all points on shore designated by the Contracting Officer to and from

01 00 00 - 15 the various pieces of plant and to and from the disposal areas. Should the Contractor refuse, neglect or delay compliance with these requirements, the specific facilities may be furnished and maintained by the Contracting Officer and the cost thereof will be deducted from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

16.2. INSPECTION OF PLANT: The dredge…