W912DS-12-B-0003 Amendment 0002.pdf

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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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a. Provide Answ ers to Questions for INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.

b. Extend Bid due date to 17 July 2012 at 2:00PM. EST.

c. Incorporate an Example PN Tables and the EPA/Army Corps of Engineers Joint Testing Memorandum Table for INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.

NOTE: Bidder must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the solicitation (or as amended) by one of the follow ing methods: in the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter, or by telegram by signing block 15 below . FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATE BID, LATE

MODIFICATION OF BID, OR LATE WITHDRAWAL OF BID (FAR 14.304).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Jul-2012

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 W912DS-12-B-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Jun-2012

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

12-Jul-2012

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 1843

NEW YORK NY 10278-0090

W912DS 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

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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:

AMENDMENT 0002

Q1) What is the geographic range or logistics that are anticipated to be sampled during the term of this contract period?

A1) All sampling would be performed within the Port of New York & New Jersey, the length of the Hudson River, in the Atlantic Ocean at the Historic Area Remediation Site and its Reference Site and Long Island.

Q2) How far "up the Hudson" would sampling be required under this contract?

A2) Sampling up the Hudson River could go as far north as the Port of Albany.

Q3) What has the history been for the use of the "split spoon" method for sampling?

A3) As indicated under the estimated quantities in the price schedule, we do not anticipate using the split spoon method very much. The majority of sampling is performed by vibracoring.

Q4) How many meetings are anticipated during the course of the upcoming contract or how many meetings per year have been held historically under this contract?

A4) We don’t anticipate any meetings held at the district. Most issues have been resolved over the phone. However, we are available for meetings at New York District per the Contractor’s request.

Q5) Would any of the sampling requirements under this contract be geo-technical in nature, rather than environmental sediment sampling?

A5) As indicated in "1992 US Army Corps of Engineers New York District/EPA Region 2 Guidance for Performing Tests on Dredged Material Proposed for Ocean Disposal", the following geo-technical information are required: photos of sample cores, core logs, description of strata

Q6) We have an additional question regarding the individual line items defined as 0001BS, Public Notice. What is the requirement for this line item?

A6) Per the Government’s requirements the Contractor would be required to prepare data tables for the Public Notice. These Summary tables would include the following: Toxicity Test Results, 28 Day Bioaccumulation Test Results, Chemical Analysis of Site Water & Elutriate Results and the EPA/Army Corps of Engineers Joint Testing Memorandum Table. Please refer to PDF examples attached to amendment 0002.

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