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W16ROE32968183

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. Incorporate Revised Specifications and Draw ings

b. Incorporate Responses to Questions (For Informational Purpose Only)

c. Incorporate Revised General Decision Number NJ130063 12/06/2013 NJ63

d. Incorporate Revised Bid Schedule Bid Opening date remains the same as 19 Dec 2013 at 2:00 P.M. EST.

NOTE: Bidders must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the bid (or as amended) by one of the follow ing methods: in the space provided on the SF 1442, by separates letters, or by telegram by signing block 15 below . FAILURE TO ACKNOWLDEGE AMENDMENTS 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 36

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Dec-2013

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-14-B-0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Nov-2013

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 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

09-Dec-2013

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

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DS-14-B-0002

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 0001

Green Brook Flood Risk Management Project- Segment R2 Levee Extension , Segment T Raising, and East Main Street Storm Sewer Improvements, Borough of Bound Brook, NJ Amendment #0001

IFB# W912DS-14-B-0002

Bid Opening hour and date are unchanged from 19 December 2013 at 2:00PM local time.

1. The following specifications changes are made with this amendment:

a. The following specifications sections are newly issued:

32 01 16.17 Cold Milling Of Bituminous Pavements 32 7 24.00 10 Pavement Markings

b. Delete the following specifications sections:

26 05 71.00 40 Low Voltage Overcurrent Protective Devices 26 28 00.00.10 Switchboards and Panel Boards 26 60 13.00 40 Low Voltage Motors

c. Revise and reissue the following specifications sections in their entirety.

Main Table of Contents 00 10 00 Bid Schedule 01 12 00.00 18 Design and Record Drawing Requirements 01 57 19.00 18 Archaeological Excavation 01 57 23.00 10 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures (Erosion and

Sedimentation Control) 01 78 00.00 18 Closeout Submittals 03 31 01.00 10 Cast-in-Place Structural Concrete for Civil Works 05 05 23.00 14 Welding, Structural 05 12 00 Structural Steel 05 48 10 Sluice Gate 05 50 03.00 10 Metalwork Fabrication, Machine Work, Miscellaneous

Provisions 05 50 04.00 10 Metals; Miscellaneous, Standard Articles, Shop Fabricated

Items for Civil Works Structures 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings

23 00 00 Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust Systems 26 00 00.00 20 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 26 05 00.00 40 Common Work Results for Electrical 26 08 00 Apparatus Inspection and Testing 31 00 00 Earthwork 31 05 22 Geotextiles Used as Filters 31 23 10.01 20 Excavation, Fill And Backfill For Structures 31 41 16 Metal Sheet Piling 33 71 02.00 20 Underground Electrical Distribution 35 20 14 Stop Logs 35 31 19 Stone Protection 35 41 00 Segment R2 Levee Construction 35 41 00.01 Segment T Existing Levee Raising

d. Revise the following specifications sections as indicated:

01 33 00.00 18 – Replace the submittal register with the revised register included in this amendment.

Section 00 08 00, paragraph 1. Replace with the following:

1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK

a. The Contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this Contract within five (5) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed, (ii) prosecute the work diligently, and (iii) complete work ready for use, not later than 150 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed except in case the Contracting Officer determines that seeding is not feasible during the construction period. The Contractor shall accomplish such seeding in the first planting period following the contract completion date as specified in Paragraph 3.1 of Section 32 92 19.

Options may be exercised at the discretion of the Government and are not mandatory.

If Option #1 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0005 and 0006 shall be exercised at the same time. If exercised, Option #1, Bid Item No. 0005 and 0006 shall be exercised within 30 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

If Option #2 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0007 and 0008 shall be exercised at the same time. If exercised, Option #2, Bid Item No. 0007 and 0008, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

If Option #3 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0009, 0010, 0011 0012, and 0013 shall be exercised at the same time. If exercised, Option #3, Bid Item No. 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012, and 0013 shall be exercised within 30 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

If exercised, Option #4, Bid Item No. 0014, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

If exercised, Option #5, Bid Item No. 0015, shall be exercised

If exercised, Option #6, Bid Item No. 0016, shall be exercised additional time shall be added to the contract.

If exercised, Option #7, Bid Item No. 0017, shall be exercised

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

b. Location: The site of work is located in the Borough of Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey. The Segment R2 site is located adjacent to the eastbound New Jersey Transit Railroad and extends from its current termination point located approximately 2,000 linear feet to the East of Vosseller Avenue up to the southwest corner of the eastbound passenger train platform at the Bound Brook Railroad station. The Segment T site is located along the right bank of Green Brook between the New Jersey Transit Railroad and Vosseller Brook and extends along the right bank of Vosseller Brook approximately 400 linear feet. The East Main Street Storm Sewer improvements site is located along East Main Street from approximately the intersection of East Main Street and Mountain Avenue westward to approximately the intersection of West Main Street and Drake Street

c. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services (except those furnished by the Government) for the following work:

Base Bid

SEGMENT T LEVEE RAISING

All work necessary to raise 1,900 linear feet of existing levee at Segment T between Station 0+00 at the New Jersey Transit Railroad to Station 19+81.58 located approximately 400 linear feet upstream of the Vosseller/Green Brook confluence. Work includes stripping topsoil from the existing levee, stockpiling for potential reuse or disposal if material is unsuitable stockpiling and reuse of existing levee embankment soil, stripping and reuse of suitable soil removed from the proposed (extended) levee footprint; placement and compaction of embankment fill; access road, guiderail and Modular Block Wall construction; temporary removal of a pedestrian bridge section for placement of riprap and extending an electric handhold;

removal and replacement of three underground utility access enclosures; construction of curb wall and railing along pump station and drainage structure 21; removal of wall exhaust fan, installation of a roof exhaust fan, extension and connection of existing electrical service; miscellaneous building repairs;

installation of erosion control measures and site restoration, in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

RAILROAD COORDINATION FIELDWORK AND INSPECTION

Includes all work required by New Jersey Transit to remove and replace railroad tracks and ties for the installation of sheet pile across the track; railroad personnel including, signal men for cable mark outs and inspection of underground work near buried signal/communication lines and flagmen who are needed for all work performed on NJT and Conrail property.

LIABILITY and RAILROAD INSURANCE Contractor shall obtain Liability Insurance for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Somerset County, and Borough of Bound Brook for the work being performed and Railroad Insurance for New Jersey Transit and Conrail for work being performed on railroad property.

Option 1 – SEGMENT R2 LEVEE EXTENSION All work necessary to extend Segment R-2 levee from its current location at Station 78+26.30 to Station 83+41.45 at the eastbound passenger train platform in Bound Brook. Work includes construction of the stop log closure gate (i.e.

foundation, frame/guide, sill plate, seal and retaining wall);

stripping and disposal of excavated soil, placement and compaction of levee embankment fill (length 280 feet), installation of geotextile, placement and compaction of stone ballast above and adjacent to the levee; floodwall (150 linear feet), gate chamber including support of excavation, access hatch, ladder, flap and sluice gate and access road construction; fiber optic line protection, erosion control measures, and site restoration.

Option 1 – FIBER OPTIC LINE PROTECTION Includes coordination, investigation, concept review and field work by Zayo personnel and by Lightower Fiber Networks personnel including cable mark out, test pits (if necessary).

Option 2 – PSE&G ELECTRIC SERVICE All work necessary to layout, design and install permanent electric service for the proposed sluice gate.

Option 2 – ELECTRIC FOR MOTORIZED SLUICE GATE All work necessary to install electric lines for running motorized sluice gate. Work includes installation of approximately 600 linear feet of conduit including a railroad crossing utilizing trenchless method approved by New Jersey Transit. Additional items include installation of handholds and manholes, wiring, testing and trench repair; erosion control measures, and site restoration.

Option 3 - EAST MAIN STREET STORM SEWER All work necessary to interconnect a local depression along East Main Street with drainage to Pump Station 1 (Segment R2 Pump Station) a new storm sewer is proposed to convey flow along East Main Street from approximately the intersection of East Main Street and Mountain Avenue westward to approximately the intersection of West Main Street and Drake Street. At this point it will be connected to the existing drainage system that connects to Pump Station 1 and was constructed as part of Segment R2. The project requires approximately 743 lineal feet of storm sewer consisting of approximately 267 lineal feet of 30 inch diameter pipe, 147 lineal feet of 38”x24” HEPRCP pipe, and 329 lineal feet of 24 inch diameter pipe. In addition the alignment requires 6 new manholes.

Option 3 – NJ AMERICAN Water Line All work necessary to design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch NJ American Water main at STA 0+71.6 and relocate 10-inch NJ American Water Main near Manhole 2 (STA 2+67).

Option 3 – PSE&G 1” Gas Line All work necessary to design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 0+79.6.

Option 3 – PSEG Electric

All work necessary to design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect PSE&G electric conduits and manhole at STA 2+81.

Option 3- Relocate Utility Poles All work necessary to relocate two utility poles including disconnect, remove utilities and poles, install new poles and reconnect utilities.

Option 4 – PSE&G 1” Gas Line All work necessary to design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 1+55.5.

Option 5 – PSE&G 12” Gas Line All work necessary to design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 12-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 2+94.1.

Option 6 – PSE&G 1” Gas Line All work necessary to design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 3+56.5.

Option 7- 36” Pipe All work necessary to install 147 lineal feet of 36 inch diameter pipe between manholes 3 and 4 in lieu of a 38”x24” HEPRCP pipe in Option 3.

d. All work shall be in accordance with the drawings and specifications or instructions attached hereto and made a part thereof, or to be furnished hereafter by the Contracting Officer and subject in every detail to his supervision, direction, and instructions. (DoD FAR Supplement 52.236-7014).

e. Magnitude of Construction Project: The estimated value of the proposed work is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

2. The following Plans sheets have been revised and are re-issued with this amendment:

GI001, GI003, GI005, GI006

CT101

CG001, CG002, CG501, CG502

CS401

C-102, C-201, C-301, C-302

CG101

C-104, C-401, C-501, C-502 S-001, S-101, S-401, S-402, S-403, S-404, S-405, S-501, S-406, S-502, S-503, S-504, S-407, S-408, S-301 E-101, E-501 C-402, C-307

CG102, CG104

C-505, C-506, C-403, C-507 L-101

LP002

E-502

GI008

C-110, C-111, C-112, C-204

3. The following are responses to questions received from bidders (FOR

INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY):

Question No. 1: Is there a scheduled site visit?

Response: No, bidders can access the site on their own.

Question No. 2: Section 00010 Price Schedule, Items 0002, 0006, 0007, 0010 thru 0014 : Please confirm specified Allowance Amounts will be inserted on the “Net Amount” space, without any other cost.

Response: Yes, for any bid item with a specified allowance amount, that is the amount to be included on the Net Amount line without any additional cost.

Question No. 3: Section 00010, Price Schedule Items 0003 and 0004. Since the description reads as “Actual payment will be based on actual costs”, may we suggest that these items would also be Allowance (amount to be specified by the government) so that all bidders submit the same amount for these currently unknown costs?

Response: Since this can vary by contractor, an allowance is not specified.

Question No. 4: Segment R-2, Drawing S-101: Note 2 references to Appendix F for Hirail Grade Crossing. Confirm that this is to be Appendix D.

Response: Confirmed, this is to be Appendix D. See revised Sheet S-101 included in this amendment.

Question No. 5: Segment R-2, Drawing C-401 Drainage Structure Section makes reference to Dwg. C-403 for ladder up safety posts. Confirm that this should be C-502, as C-403 does not exist.

Response: Yes, C-502 is the correct sheet and has been corrected on the detail sheet C-401 in this amendment.

Question No. 6: Segment R-2, Drawing S-301, Detail 1: Referenced Dwg. C-402 does not exist.

Response: The reference has been corrected to C-401. See revised Sheet S-301 included in this amendment.

Question No. 7. Segment R-2, Drawing 408, Det. 2: Referenced Dwg. S106 does not exist.

Response: The reference has been corrected to S-301. See revised Sheet S-408 included in this amendment.

Question No. 8: Segment R-2, Drawing S-407 and S-505 Drainage Structure plans are different, which one governs?

Response: There are two possible conditions which may be encountered in the field.

Condition 1) the transition between the stone sewer and concrete sewer occurs outside of the gate chamber -partial plan on drawing S-407 governs.

Condition 2) the transition between the stone sewer and concrete sewer occurs within the gate chamber -partial plan and detail on drawing S-505 governs.

Question No. 9: Segment T, Drawing S-409: Please provide specifications for 2" pipe rail.

Response: See revised specification section 05 50 04.00 10, paragraph 2.2.1.1, included in this amendment.

Question No. 10: Please confirm that there are drawings missing from the download available from the Fed Biz ops webpage. We are missing the following drawings from the downloaded package:

17 of 124, 33 of 124, 51 of 124, 55 of 124, 57 of 124, 94 of 124, 99 of 124, 110 of 124

Please provide the drawings or confirmation they are not required for bidding purposes.

Response: It is confirmed that these sheet numbers were not used and are not required for bidding.

4. This amendment shall be attached to the specifications and plans and shall be a part thereof.

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Base Bid Item

FFP

SEGMENT T LEVEE RAISING

All work necessary to raise 1,900 linear feet of existing levee at Segment T between Station 0+00 at the New Jersey Transit Railroad to Station 19+81.58 located approximately 400 linear feet upstream of the Vosseller/Green Brook confluence. Work includes stripping topsoil from the existing levee, stockpiling for potential reuse or disposal if material is unsuitable, stripping, stockpiling and reuse of existing levee embankment soil; stripping and reuse of suitable soil removed from the proposed (extended) levee footprint; placement and compaction of embankment fill; access road, guiderail and Modular Block Wall construction;

temporary removal of a pedestrian bridge section for placement of riprap and extending an electric handhold; removal and replacement of three underground utility access enclosures; construction of curb wall and railing along pump station and drainage structure 21; removal of wall exhaust fan, installation of a roof exhaust fan, extension and connection of existing electrical service; miscellaneous building repairs; installation of erosion control measures and site restoration, in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Items 0002- 0004 on the bid schedule.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W16ROE32968183

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Base Bid Item

FFP

RAILROAD COORDINATION FIELDWORK AND INSPECTION

Includes all work required by New Jersey Transit to remove and replace railroad tracks and ties for the installation of sheet pile across the track; railroad personnel including, signal men for cable mark outs and inspection of underground work near buried signal/communication lines and flagmen who are needed for all work performed on NJT and Conrail property. Allowance amount of $165,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.

0003 1 Job Base Bid Item

FFP

LIABILITY INSURANCE

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Somerset County and Borough of Bound Brook Liability Insurance. The amount bid will be the maximum amount payable. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

0004 1 Job Base Bid Item

FFP

RAILROAD INSURANCE

New Jersey Transit and Conrail Railroad Insurance. The amount bid will be the maximum amount payable. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

0005 1 Job OPTION Option 1

FFP

SEGMENT R2 LEVEE EXTENSION

All work necessary to extend Segment R-2 levee from its current location at Station 78+26.30 to Station 83+41.45 at the eastbound passenger train platform in Bound Brook. Work includes construction of the stop log closure gate (i.e.

foundation, frame/guide, sill plate, seal and retaining wall); stripping and disposal of excavated soil, placement and compaction of levee embankment fill (length 280 feet), installation of geotextile, placement and compaction of stone ballast above and adjacent to the levee; floodwall (150 linear feet), gate chamber including support of excavation, access hatch, ladder, flap and sluice gate and access road construction; fiber optic line protection, erosion control measures, and site restoration in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Item 0006 on the bid schedule.

0006 1 Job OPTION Option 1

FFP

FIBER OPTIC LINE PROTECTION

Includes coordination, investigation, concept review and field work by Zayo and Lightower Fiber Networks personnel including cable mark out and test pits (if necessary). Allowance amount of $23,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.

0007 1 Job OPTION Option 2

FFP

PSE&G ELECTRIC POWER SERVICE

All work necessary to layout, design and install permanent electric service for the proposed sluice gate. Allowance amount of $50,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.

0008 1 Job OPTION Option 2

FFP

ELECTRIC FOR MOTORIZED SLUICE GATE

All work necessary to install electric lines for running motorized sluice gate. Work includes installation of approximately 600 linear feet of conduit including a railroad crossing utilizing trenchless method approved by New Jersey Transit.

Additional items include installation of handholds and manholes, wiring, testing and trench repair; erosion control measures, and site restoration in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

0009 1 Job OPTION Option 3

FFP

EAST MAIN STREET STORM SEWER

All work necessary to interconnect a local depression along East Main Street with drainage to Pump Station 1 (Segment R2 Pump Station) a new storm sewer is proposed to convey flow along East Main Street from approximately the intersection of East Main Street and Mountain Avenue westward to approximately the intersection of West Main Street and Drake Street. At this point it will be connected to the existing drainage system that connects to Pump Station 1 and was constructed as part of Segment R2. The project requires approximately 743 lineal feet of storm sewer consisting of approximately 267 lineal feet of 30 inch diameter pipe, 147 lineal feet of 38”x24” HEPRCP pipe, and 329 lineal feet of 24 inch diameter pipe. In addition the alignment requires 6 new manholess in accordance with the plans and specifications, but not including Items 0010 through 0013 on the bid schedule.

0010 1 Job OPTION Option 3

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch NJ American Water main at STA 0+71.6 and relocate 10-inch NJ American Water Main near Manhole 2 (STA 2+67). Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.

0011 1 Job OPTION Option 3

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 0+79.6. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.

0012 1 Job OPTION Option 3

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect PSE&G electric conduits and manhole at STA 2+81. Allowance amount of $15,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.

0013 1 Job OPTION Option 3

FFP

Relocate two utility poles including disconnect, remove utilities and poles, install new poles and reconnect utilities. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.

0014 1 Job OPTION Option 4

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 1+55.5. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.

0015 1 Job Option 5

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 12-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 2+94.1. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.

0016 1 Job Option 6

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 3+56.5. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in

0017 1 Job Option 7

FFP

As part of the East Main Street Storm Sewer Improvements, all work necessary to install 147 lineal feet of 36 inch diameter pipe between manholes 3 and 4 in lieu of a 38”x24” HEPRCP pipe include din Option 3.

TOTAL

TOTAL BASE BID ITEMS (CLINS 0001-0004) $______________________

TOTAL OPTIONAL BID ITEMS (CLINS 0005-0017) $_______________________

TOTAL BASE AND OPTION ITEMS (CLINS 0001-0017) $_______________________

NOTES TO BIDDERS

1. The low bidder for purposes of award will be the conforming responsible bidder offering the lowest amount for the Total Base Bid Amount and Optional Bid Amount for all Items.

2. Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to the price for the Base Bid Item and Optional Items may be rejected. An unbalanced bid is one which is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices significantly overstated for other work.

3. Bidders are required to bid on all items or their bids will be rejected.

4. Bidders are reminded that they must bid on the issued plans and specifications as amended.

Any deviations conditions or attachments made by the bidders thereto may render the bid non-responsive and be cause for its rejection.

5. Options may be exercised at the discretion of the Government and are not mandatory.

6. If Option #1 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0005 and 0006 shall be exercised at the same time.

If exercised, Option #1, Bid Item No. 0005 and 0006 shall be exercised within 30 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

7. If Option #2 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0007 and 0008 shall be exercised at the same time.

If exercised, Option #2, Bid Item No. 0007 and 0008, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

8. If Option #3 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012 and 0013 shall be exercised at the same time. If exercised, Option #3, Bid Item No. 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012 and 0013 shall be exercised within 30 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

9. If exercised, Option #4, Bid Item No. 0014, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

11. If exercised, Option #5, Bid Item No. 0015, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

12. If exercised, Option #6, Bid Item No. 0016, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

13. If exercised, Option #7, Bid Item No. 0017, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from SEGMENT T LEVEE RAISINGAll work necessary to raise 1,900 linear feet of existing levee at Segment T between Station 0+00 at the New Jersey Transit Railroad to Station 19+81.58 located approximately 400 linear feet upstream of the Vosseller/Green Brook confluence. Work includes stripping topsoil from the existing levee, stockpiling for potential reuse or disposal if material is unsuitable, stripping, stockpiling and reuse of existing levee embankment soil; stripping and reuse of suitable soil removed from the proposed (extended) levee footprint; placement and compaction of embankment fill; access road, guiderail and Modular Block Wall construction; temporary removal of a pedestrian bridge section for placement of riprap and extending an electric handhold; removal and replacement of three underground utility access enclosures; construction of curb wall and railing along pump station and drainage structure 21; removal of wall exhaust fan, installation of a roof exhaust fan, extension and connection of existing electrical service;

miscellaneous building repairs; installation of erosion control measures and site restoration, in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Items 0002-0004 on the bid schedule. to SEGMENT T LEVEE RAISINGAll work necessary to raise 1,900 linear feet of existing levee at Segment T between Station 0+00 at the New Jersey Transit Railroad to Station 19+81.58 located approximately 400 linear feet upstream of the Vosseller/Green Brook confluence. Work includes stripping topsoil from the existing levee, stockpiling for potential reuse or disposal if material is unsuitable, stripping, stockpiling and reuse of existing levee embankment soil; stripping and reuse of suitable soil removed from the proposed (extended) levee footprint; placement and compaction of embankment fill; access road, guiderail and Modular Block Wall construction; temporary removal of a pedestrian bridge section for placement of riprap and extending an electric handhold; removal and replacement of three underground utility access enclosures; construction of curb wall and railing along pump station and drainage structure 21; removal of wall exhaust fan, installation of a roof exhaust fan, extension and connection of existing electrical service; miscellaneous building repairs;

installation of erosion control measures and site restoration, in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Items 0002-0004 on the bid schedule..

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from RAILROAD COORDINATION FIELDWORK AND INSPECTIONIncludes all work required by New Jersey Transit to remove and replace railroad tracks and ties for the installation of sheet pile across the track; railroad personnel including, signal men for cable mark outs and inspection of underground work near buried signal/communication lines and flagmen who are needed for all work performed on NJT and Conrail property. Allowance amount of $140,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds. to RAILROAD COORDINATION FIELDWORK AND INSPECTIONIncludes all work required by New Jersey Transit to remove and replace railroad tracks and ties for the installation of sheet pile across the track; railroad personnel including, signal men for cable mark outs and inspection of underground work near buried signal/communication lines and flagmen who are needed for all work performed on NJT and

Conrail property. Allowance amount of $165,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds..

CLIN 0003

The CLIN extended description has changed from LIABILITY INSURANCENew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Somerset County and Borough of Bound Brook Liability Insurance. The amount bid will be the maximum amount payable.

Actual payment will be based on actual costs. to LIABILITY INSURANCENew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Somerset County and Borough of Bound Brook Liability Insurance. The amount bid will be the maximum amount payable. Actual payment will be based on actual costs..

CLIN 0004

The CLIN extended description has changed from RAILROAD INSURANCENew Jersey Transit and Conrail Railroad Insurance. The amount bid will be the maximum amount payable. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. to RAILROAD INSURANCENew Jersey Transit and Conrail Railroad Insurance. The amount bid will be the maximum amount payable.

Actual payment will be based on actual costs..

CLIN 0005

The CLIN extended description has changed from SEGMENT R2 LEVEE EXTENSIONAll work necessary to extend Segment R-2 levee from its current location at Station 78+26.30 to Station 83+41.45 at the eastbound passenger train platform in Bound Brook.

Work includes construction of the stop log closure gate (i.e. foundation, frame/guide, sill plate, seal and retaining wall); stripping and disposal of excavated soil, placement and compaction of levee embankment fill (length 280 feet), installation of geotextile, placement and compaction of stone ballast above and adjacent to the levee; floodwall (150 linear feet), gate chamber including support of excavation, access hatch, ladder, flap and sluice gate and access road construction;

fiber optic line protection, erosion control measures, and site restoration in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Item 0006 on the bid schedule. to SEGMENT R2 LEVEE EXTENSIONAll work necessary to extend Segment R-2 levee from its current location at Station 78+26.30 to Station 83+41.45 at the eastbound passenger train platform in Bound Brook. Work includes construction of the stop log closure gate (i.e. foundation, frame/guide, sill plate, seal and retaining wall); stripping and disposal of excavated soil, placement and compaction of levee embankment fill (length 280 feet), installation of geotextile, placement and compaction of stone ballast above and adjacent to the levee; floodwall (150 linear feet), gate chamber including support of excavation, access hatch, ladder, flap and sluice gate and access road construction; fiber optic line protection, erosion control measures, and site restoration in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Item 0006 on the bid schedule..

CLIN 0006

The CLIN extended description has changed from FIBER OPTIC LINE PROTECTIONIncludes coordination, investigation, concept review and field work by Zayo personnel including cable mark out and test pits (if necessary). Allowance amount of $20,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds. to FIBER OPTIC LINE PROTECTIONIncludes coordination, investigation, concept review and field work by Zayo and Lightower Fiber Networks personnel including cable mark out and test pits (if necessary). Allowance amount of $23,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed.

Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds..

CLIN 0007

The CLIN extended description has changed from PSE&G ELECTRIC POWER SERVICEAll work necessary to layout, design and install permanent electric service for the proposed sluice gate. Allowance amount of $50,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds. to PSE&G ELECTRIC POWER SERVICEAll work necessary to layout, design and install permanent electric service for the proposed sluice gate.

Allowance amount of $50,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds..

CLIN 0008

The CLIN extended description has changed from ELECTRIC FOR MOTORIZED SLUICE GATEAll work necessary to install electric lines for running motorized sluice gate.

Work includes installation of approximately 600 linear feet of conduit including a railroad crossing utilizing trenchless method approved by New Jersey Transit. Additional items include installation of handholds and manholes, wiring, testing and trench repair; erosion control measures, and site restoration in accordance with the drawings and specifications. to ELECTRIC FOR MOTORIZED SLUICE GATEAll work necessary to install electric lines for running motorized sluice gate. Work includes installation of approximately 600 linear feet of conduit including a railroad crossing utilizing trenchless method approved by New Jersey Transit.

Additional items include installation of handholds and manholes, wiring, testing and trench repair; erosion control measures, and site restoration in accordance with the drawings and specifications..

CLIN 0009

The CLIN extended description has changed from EAST MAIN STREET STORM SEWERAll work necessary to interconnect a local depression along East Main Street with drainage to Pump Station 1 (Segment R2 Pump Station) a new storm sewer is proposed to convey flow along East Main Street from approximately the intersection of East Main Street and Mountain Avenue westward to approximately the intersection of West Main Street and Drake Street. At this point it will be connected to the existing drainage system that connects to Pump Station 1 and was constructed as part of Segment R2. The project requires approximately 743 lineal feet of storm sewer consisting of approximately 267 lineal feet of 30 inch diameter pipe and 476 lineal feet of 24 inch diameter pipe. In addition the alignment requires 6 new manholes and relocation of gas and water utilities in accordance with the plans and specifications, but not including Items 0010 and 0011 on the bid. to EAST MAIN STREET STORM SEWERAll work necessary to interconnect a local depression along East Main Street with drainage to Pump Station 1 (Segment R2 Pump Station) a new storm sewer is proposed to convey flow along East Main Street from approximately the intersection of East Main Street and Mountain Avenue westward to approximately the intersection of West Main Street and Drake Street. At this point it will be connected to the existing drainage system that connects to Pump Station 1 and was constructed as part of Segment R2. The project requires approximately 743 lineal feet of storm sewer consisting of approximately 267 lineal feet of 30 inch diameter pipe, 147 lineal feet of 38”x24” HEPRCP pipe, and 329 lineal feet of 24 inch diameter pipe. In addition the alignment requires 6 new manholess in accordance with the plans and specifications, but not including Items 0010 through 0013 on the bid schedule..

CLIN 0010

The CLIN extended description has changed from Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch NJ American Water main at STA 0+71.6. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds. to Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch NJ American Water main at STA 0+71.6 and relocate 10-inch NJ American Water Main near Manhole 2 (STA 2+67). Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds..

CLIN 0012

The CLIN description has changed from Option 4 to Option 3.

The CLIN extended description has changed from Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 1+55.5. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds. to Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect PSE&G electric conduits and manhole at STA 2+81.

Allowance amount of $15,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to

CLIN 0013

The CLIN description has changed from Option 5 to Option 3.

The CLIN extended description has changed from Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 12-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 2+94.1. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds. to Relocate two utility poles including disconnect, remove utilities and poles, install new poles and reconnect utilities. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds..

CLIN 0014

The CLIN description has changed from Option 6 to Option 4.

The CLIN extended description has changed from Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 3+56.5. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds. to Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 1+55.5.

Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to

CLIN 0015 is added as follows:

0015 1 Job OPTION Option 5

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 12-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 2+94.1. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in

CLIN 0016 is added as follows:

0016 1 Job OPTION Option 6

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect 1-inch permanent PSE&G gas line at STA 3+56.5. Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in

CLIN 0017 is added as follows:

0017 1 Job OPTION Option 7

FFP

As part of the East Main Street Storm Sewer Improvements, all work necessary to install 147 lineal feet of 36 inch diameter pipe between manholes 3 and 4 in lieu of a 38”x24” HEPRCP pipe include din Option 3.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0015:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

N/A N/A N/A Government

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0016:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0017:

The following have been modified:

TOTAL

TOTAL BASE BID ITEMS (CLINS 0001-0004) $______________________

TOTAL OPTIONAL BID ITEMS (CLINS 0005-0017) $_______________________

TOTAL BASE AND OPTION ITEMS (CLINS 0001-0017) $_______________________

NOTES TO BIDDERS

1. The low bidder for purposes of award will be the conforming responsible bidder offering the lowest amount for the Total Base Bid Amount and Optional Bid Amount for all Items.

2. Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to the price for the Base Bid Item and Optional Items may be rejected. An unbalanced bid is one which is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices significantly overstated for other work.

3. Bidders are required to bid on all items or their bids will be rejected.

4. Bidders are reminded that they must bid on the issued plans and specifications as amended.

Any deviations conditions or attachments made by the bidders thereto may render the bid non-responsive and be cause for its rejection.

5. Options may be exercised at the discretion of the Government and are not mandatory.

6. If Option #1 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0005 and 0006 shall be exercised at the same time.

If exercised, Option #1, Bid Item No. 0005 and 0006 shall be exercised within 30 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

7. If Option #2 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0007 and 0008 shall be exercised at the same time.

If exercised, Option #2, Bid Item No. 0007 and 0008, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

8. If Option #3 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012 and 0013 shall be exercised at the same time. If exercised, Option #3, Bid Item No. 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012 and 0013 shall be exercised within 30 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

9. If exercised, Option #4, Bid Item No. 0014, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of

11. If exercised, Option #5, Bid Item No. 0015, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of

12. If exercised, Option #6, Bid Item No. 0016, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract.

13. If exercised, Option #7, Bid Item No. 0017, shall be exercised within 90 calendar days of

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

REVISED WAGE RATES

General Decision Number: NJ130063 12/06/2013 NJ63

Superseded General Decision Number: NJ20120063

State: New Jersey

Construction Type: Heavy

County: Somerset County in New Jersey.

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/04/2013 1 02/15/2013 2 05/03/2013 3 06/14/2013 4 07/26/2013 5 08/09/2013 6 09/20/2013 7 10/11/2013 8 12/06/2013

* BRNJ0004‐001 05/01/2013

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON.....................$ 38.25 27.39

CARP0006‐014 11/01/2012

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER........................$ 41.49 56%

The first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter.

CARP0715‐007 11/01/2012

Rates Fringes

Millwright.....................$ 42.28 56%

Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers, such as concrete conveyors and temporary material elevators, scaffolding or other structures to be used as scaffolding inside or outside of buildings: the first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter.

CARP1456‐013 11/01/2012

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Dock Builder) Concrete form work..........$ 40.87 31.40 All other work..............$ 40.87 31.40

Work on land pile driving, floating marine construction and the construction of wharves, while handling and working with creosote and creosote‐impregnated products: $.25 per hour additional.

Work on hazardous/toxic/contaminated waste removal, on a hazardous/toxic/contaminated waste site, where the worker comes into contact with hazardous/toxic/contaminated waste material, and when A, B or C personal protective equipment is required and used for respiratory, skin or eye protection: 20% per hour additional.

ELEC0102‐025 06/03/2013

SOMERSET COUNTY (does not include the township of Franklin east of a line following Cedar Grove Lane from the Raritan River, in a southwesterly direction, to the Millstone Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad; then, west along the railroad to the Delaware and Raritan Canal; then, south along the canal to the Middlesex County line; does not include the Township of

Montgomery west and south of a line following U.S. Hwy. 206 (formerly State Hwy. 31) north from the Mercer County line to Harlingen Rd.; then, west along Harlingen Rd. and the Dutchtown‐Zion road to the Hillsborough township line)

ELECTRICIAN

Cable Splicer...............$ 55.17 55.5% Electrician.................$ 50.15 55.5%

Work forty ft. or more above the ground or protective rigging (does not apply to pole work, or to use of a manlift or high reach‐type lift): 10% per hour additional.

Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate.

ELEC0269‐023 10/01/2012

SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Montgomery (west and south of a line following U.S. Hwy. 206 (formerly State Hwy. 31) north from the Mercer County line to Harlingen Rd.; then, west along Harlingen Rd.