Amendment_0002.pdf

W16ROE60772514

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:

1. Bid opening date remains 21 June 2016 at 2:00 P.M. EST

2. No further questions w ill be accepted by the Government after 10 Jun 2016. Bidders must bid the contract as they see it, unless major technical deficiencies are found.

3. Revise and reissue bid schedule. See Attached,

4. Revise and reissue specifications. See Attached.

5. Revise and reissue plans. See Attached.

6. Answ er Bidders Questions.

NOTE: Bidder must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the solicitation (or as amended) by the follow ing method:

in the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter 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).

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Jun-2016

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-16-B-0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-May-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09-Jun-2016

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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)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHARGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Phase II-Contract 3

Port Monmouth, New Jersey

SECTION 00 10 00

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Floodwall

FFP

All work necessary to construct the concrete T-wall between STA 4+30.32 and STA 26+85 including wall foundation sheet pile cut-off wall in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Bid Items 0002-0005, and Bid Items 0009-0018.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W16ROE60772514

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W16ROE60772514

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Excavation, Stockpile, and Backfill

FFP

All work necessary to perform the excavation required for the project including but not limited to shoring and dewatering, to stockpile excavated material, and backfill satisfactory material in accordance with the drawings and specifications but not including any work in Bid Item 0015.

FOB: Destination

0003 13,221 Cubic

Yard

Haul and Dispose of Unsatisfactory

FFP

Material at Offsite Location. All work necessary to haul and dispose of unsatisfactory material at an approved off-site location in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including any work in Bid Item 0002.

“Estimated Quantities”

0004 8,861 Cubic

Borrow Material

All work necessary to obtain borrow material satisfactory for backfill and transport it to the project site in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including any work in Bid Item 0002.

“Estimated Quantities”

0005 1 Job Floodwall Appurtenant items

FFP

All work necessary to construct the articulating cellular concrete blocks with filter fabric, drainage swales with erosion control matting, stormwater outlet pipes, manholes, manhole covers, armor rock, bedding stone, planting at dune tie-in, removal and plugging of existing culvert and utility mains, saw cut pavement and re-built pavement, traffic control and signs, removal and replacement of beam guide rail, chain link fence, clearing and grubbing, planting and seeding, erosion and sediment control measures, and site restoration, in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Bid Items 0002-0004, and Bid Items 0009-0018.

0006 1 Job Sheetpile Wall

FFP

All work necessary to construct the sheetpile wall between STA -0+07 and STA 0+15 including but not limited to clearing and grubbing, erosion and sediment control measures, seeding, and site restoration, in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Bid Items 0011-0018.

0007 1 Job Sheetpile Spliced Wall

FFP

All work necessary to construct the sheetpile spliced wall between STA 0+15 and STA 4+30.32 including but not limited to clearing and grubbing, excavation, corrosion protection, fabrication and welding, erosion and sediment control measures, seeding, and site restoration, in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Bid Items 0011-0018.

0008 1 Job Road Closure Gate

FFP

All work necessary to construct the road closure gate including but not limited to roller gate, gate structure, winches, new electrical service, exterior electrical power panel with circuitry, wiring and conduit, water and sanitary pipes (disconnect, remove, temporary by-pass, install and reconnect permanent pipes), signage, traffic control, erosion and sediment control measures, and site restoration, in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Bid Items 0002-0004 and Bid Items 0009-0018.

0009 40,426 Linear

Foot

Steel H-Piles

All work necessary to install steel piles for floodwall and road closure gate in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Bid Items 0010-0017. "Estimated Quantities"

0010 6 Each Test piles

FFP

All work necessary to install test piles, perform load tests, and prepare summary report on test results in accordance with the drawings and specification Section 31 62 16.16, but not including Bid Items 0011-0018.

0011 1 Job $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Telecommunications Utility

FFP

Disconnect, remove, install and reconnect permanent Verizon telecommunications lines and service connections, providing all labor, equipment and material for this work, including poles, cables, and traffic protection. Allowance amount of $50,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

$50,000.00

0012 1 Job $110,000.00 $110,000.00 Electric Utility Materials and

FFP

Inspection. PProvide specified electrical re-routing materials, provide inspection services for installation and connection of JCP&L electrical lines and service connections, and dispose of removed utility poles owned by JCP&L. Allowance amount of $110,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

$110,000.00

0013 1 Job Electric Utility Installation

FFP

Disconnect, remove, install and reconnect permanent JCP&L poles, electrical lines and service connections.

0014 1 Job $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Cable Utility

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect permanent Comcast cable lines and service connections, providing all labor, equipment and material for this work.

Allowance amount of $10,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed.

Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

$10,000.00

0015 1 Job $55,000.00 $55,000.00 Natural Gas Utility

FFP

Install and remove temporary gas bypass, disconnect and remove existing gas pipe, install and reconnect permanent New Jersey Natural Gas pipe, providing all labor, equipment and material for this work, including excavation, traffic control, restoration, and dewatering required to perform this work, except for supply and installation of steel sleeve which is included in Bid Item 0008. Allowance amount of $55,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

$55,000.00

0016 1 Job Liability Insurance

FFP

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

0017 1 Job Vibration Monitoring of Structures

FFP

All work necessary to monitor the vibration of structures, in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

0018 1 Job Osprey Nesting Platforms

FFP

All work necessary to remove two existing nesting platforms and install three new platforms, in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

0019 0.67 Acre Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits

FFP

Purchase credits from a NJDEP approved wetland mitigation bank certified to sell credits in Watershed Management Area 12 for project impacts to freshwater wetlands. “Estimated Quantities”

0020 1,800 Cubic

OPTION OPTION 1

Contaminated Non-Hazardous Material. All Work for Handling, Transport, Treatment and Off-Site Disposal of Upland Material Exceeding NJDEP Non- Residential Soil Cleanup Criteria and classified as Contaminated Non-Hazardous (ID 27 Waste) suitable for landfill cover, roadway subbase and recycling facilities, complete.“Estimated Quantities”

0021 2,000 Cubic

OPTION OPTION 2

Alternate Off-site Disposal Location- Butler Park Baseball Outfield. The change in cost (decrease, increase, or no change) for work necessary to haul and dispose of 2000 cy of Bid Item 0003 material meeting NJDEP criteria for Residential Direct Contact Soil Cleanup Criteria at Butler Park baseball outfield (across from the Seabrook-Wilson House, Port Monmouth) instead of at an approved off-site location utilized in Bid Item 0003. “Estimated Quantities”

0022 4,000 Cubic

OPTION OPTION 3

Alternate Off-site Disposal Location-Thorne Middle School Soccer Fields. The change in cost (decrease, increase, or no change) for work necessary to haul and dispose of 4000 cy of Bid Item 0003 material meeting NJDEP criteria for Residential Direct Contact Soil Cleanup Criteria at Thorne Middle School soccer fields, (70 Murphy Road, Port Monmouth) instead of at an approved off-site location utilized in Bid Item 0003. “Estimated Quantities”

0023 4,000 Cubic

OPTION OPTION 4

Alternate Off-site Disposal Location - Croydon Hall Synthetic Turf Field. The change in cost (decrease, increase, or no change) for work necessary to haul and dispose of 4000 cy of Bid Item 0003 material meeting NJDEP criteria for Residential Direct Contact Soil Cleanup Criteria at Croydon Hall Synthetic Turf Field (900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo) instead of at an approved off-site location utilized in Bid Item 0003. “Estimated Quantities”

TOTALS

TOTAL BASE NO OPTIONS (CLINs 0001 thru 0019) $_______________

TOTAL OPTIONS (CLINS 0020 thru 0023) $_______________

TOTAL BASE PLUS OPTIONS (CLINs 0001 thru 0023) $_______________

NOTES:

1. Bidders are required to bid on all items on the Bid Schedule or their bid will be rejected.

2. The low bidder for the purpose of award will be the confirming responsible bidder offering the lowest price for the Total

Base Bid and Optional Bid Amount for all Items. The Government is under no obligation to award the optional items.

3. Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to prices for the Base Bid and Optional Items may be rejected. An unbalanced bid is one in which the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques.

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

6. If Option #1 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0020 shall be exercised within 410 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid

NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

7. If Option #2 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0021 shall be exercised within 410 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid

NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

8. If Option #3 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0022 shall be exercised within 410 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid

NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

9. If Option #4 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0023 shall be exercised within 410 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

10. Quantities for Options 2, 3 and 4 are the capacities of the alternate disposal sites. Exercise of any or all of these options will reduce the quantity of unsatisfactory material to be disposed of at an approved offsite location as part of Bid Item 0003.

Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project, Port Monmouth, NJ Phase II-Contract 3

Amendment # 0002

TO OFFERORS

The following changes shall be made to the drawings and specifications.

DRAWINGS

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and NOT REISSUED:

- None

2. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- C-101A, C-101B, C-101C, E-103, S-301, S-302, S-303, S-304, and S-305.

3. The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED:

- None

SPECIFICATIONS

1. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been ADDED and are provided in their entirety herein:

- None

2. The following SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been DELETED in their entirety:

- None

3. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have REVISED and REISSUED:

Section 00 10 00- Price Schedule Section 00 73 00- Special Contract Clauses Section 00 90 02-1. Permits-Federal Consistency Determination / Water Quality Certification Section 01 22 00.00 10- Measurement and Payment Section 03 31 01.00 10- Cast-In-Place Structural Concrete for Civil Works Section 33 40 00- Storm Drainage Utilities

4. The following SPECIFICATIONS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED:

- None

Questions and Answers:

(Questions that may be of general interest to all Offerors and/or the Government and that are not readily answered by the proceeding changes will appear below. These questions may have been paraphrased or altered to represent several questions regarding the same subject and/or simply revised to clarify and simplify the question(s). Questions and answers are issued to the Offerors “for information only ”and do not revise the solicitation, plans or specifications.)

Question No. 1: Reference the Measurement and Payment Section of the Specification (01 22 00), Items 1.2.7- Telecommunications Utility; 1.2.8-Electrical Utility Materials and Inspection; 1.2.10-Cable Utility; 1.2.11-Natural Gas Utility. Each of the above-referenced sections contain a plug number and include the language “Actual payment will be based on actual costs. Actual payment in excess of allowance amount is subject to availability of funds.” The language used in these items indicate the offeror is at risk for any costs in excess of the plug number. As such, Offeror respectfully requests the rationale used to develop these numbers. If the offeror is not responsible for costs in excess of the plug numbers, please adjust the language to reflect more actually how these cost overruns would be managed by CENAN.

Response: See revised Specifications Section 01 22 00.00 10 included in this amendment. Costs in excess of allowance amount are subject to contract modification.

Question No. 2: Reference the Measurement and Payment Section of the Specification (01 22 00), Items 1.3.1-Haul and Dispose of Unsatisfactory Material at Offsite Locations and 1.3.2-Borrow Material. Both of the above-referenced items use Measurement Terms that state the items will be measured via the certified weigh tickets, which is acceptable. The unit of measure for payment is by the cubic yard. Offeror respectfully requests that the unit of measure be adjusted to be listed by the TON in order to properly align the measurement methodology with the units in which the contractor will be paid.

Response: The unit of measure remains as cubic yards. The density of material will be determined by the ACO/COR and the Contractor at the time of billing.

Question No. 3: Reference the Measurement and Payment Section of the Specification (01 22 00), Items 1.3.6- Alternate Off-site Disposal Location-Butler Park Baseball Outfield; 1.3.7-Alternate Off-Site Disposal Location- Thorne Middle School Soccer Fields; 1.3.8-Alternate Off-site Disposal Location-Croydon Hal Synthetic Turf Field Disposal at each location includes excavation, transport, treatment, and off-site disposal of material at the specific location. Is the offeror to assume that it may pile material at the site without specific parameters? Or are there parameters related to the slopes of material stockpiles and site controls at these locations?

Response: Material is to be hauled to the sites and placed at the sites within the work limits. Although there are no specific parameters for material stockpiles at the sites, it must be done in a safe manner.

Question No. 4: On the cross-sectional view for T-Wall Section D (Sheet S-303), the drawing labels two rebar locations at the top of the wall with “#5 bars”. All other T-Wall sections are not labelled with the #5 bars requirement. Should this label be standard for all T-Wall sections?

Response: Yes, the #5 bars at the top of the T-Wall section is typical throughout.

Question No. 5: After examining the Cross Sections on Dwg’s C-301, C-302, C-303 & C-304 it appears that a very significant amount of the new Flood Wall will require the design and installation of Temporary Shoring to be provided by the Contractor in order to support the existing Port Monmouth Road and any underground utilities that may be under the road and in close proximity to the Flood Wall. This observation came as a complete surprise because the bid documents do not specify, show or call-out the need for any Temporary Shoring to be provided during the construction of the new Flood Wall. The omission of this important information from the bid documents needs to be corrected as quickly as possible so that all bidders are made aware of this important construction requirement that will have a significant impact on the cost and sequence of the work. We recommend that the horizontal limits for Temporary Shoring be clearly shown on the construction plans and shown on all affected cross sections. We also recommend that a Typical Temporary Shoring Detail be added to the drawings to indicate the basic requirements for this work. Please address this important issue in the form of an addendum as quickly as possible.

Response: It is Contractor’s responsibility to protect Port Monmouth Road and existing utilities during construction.

Most of the utilities crossing the flood wall alignment are either abandoned or being cut and capped. Temporary shoring along and to protect the Port Monmouth Road shall be needed. The type and method of temporary shoring shall depend on the Contractor’s means and method being followed to protect the road. A shoring and sheeting plan shall be provided by the Contractor prior to the construction as stated in Specification 31 00 00 section 3.5 and Specification 31 23 00.00 20 section 1.7.1. The Contractor shall include the cost of shoring in the price schedule item 0002. All work necessary (Item 0002) for excavation shall include shoring for the excavated area.

Question No. 6: In conjunction with the need for Temporary Shoring along Port Monmouth road, the installation and removal of the Temporary Shoring will result in the loss of existing curb and pavement that will require restoration by the Contractor. The need to remove and restore existing concrete curb and pavement along Port Monmouth Road is not called-out or shown on the drawings. The omission of this important information needs to be corrected as quickly as possible so that all bidders are made aware of this construction requirement and cost impact. We also request that separate unit price pay items be added to the proposal to pay for the removal and replacement of the concrete curb and the pavement restoration where the Temporary Shoring has damaged these existing features. Please address this important issue in the form of an addendum as quickly as possible.

Response: It is Contractor’s responsibility to protect all existing site features during construction. Any damage to these features shall be Contractor’s responsibility to restore it to existing condition. Note has been added to the revised site plan Sheets C-101A, C-101B and C-101C included in this amendment in reference to the protection of existing features. Contractor shall include the associated cost in the bid as needed.

Question No. 7: The bidding documents do not provide any information to the bidders regarding the means and methods that will be required for the maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) during the various phases of construction. This basic information needs to be added to the drawings so that all bidders are made aware of how the Contractor is expected to maintain and protect the traffic along the roads that are impacted by the construction.

Lane Closure Rules and Time Restrictions need to be established, Detours need to be shown, and Typical Construction Signs need be specified and located on the drawings. Also, new MPT drawings should be provided that show how the traffic will be maintained and protected during the following construction operations: (a) for the construction of the Sheetpile Splice: (b) for the Sheetpile Tie-In; (c) for the Road Closure Gate construction; (d) for installation and removal of Temporary Sheeting along Port Monmouth Road, and (e) for the curb and pavement restoration along Port Monmouth Road. Please address these important issues in the form of an addendum as quickly as possible.

Response: MPT requirements are provided in specification section 01 55 26. A traffic control plan shall be submitted by the Contractor for approval to be implemented during construction for traffic control.

Question No. 8: Based on groundwater level statements made in the Earthwork Specifications as well as the groundwater levels shown on the Boring Logs, a significant amount of Dewatering will need to be performed in order to execute the work in the dry. However, the bid documents do not provide any specific details, notes or other information on how this significant amount of pumped groundwater will need to be discharged in order to comply with environmental regulations and permit requirements. Therefore, please add typical dewatering discharge notes and details to the drawings that specifically address the limitations and rules that will need to be addressed by the Contractor so that all bidders are made aware of the costs associated with the dewatering discharge requirements.

Response: It is Contractor’s responsibility to dewater the work zone during construction as stated in Specification Section 31 00 00 paragraph 3.2.4 and Specification Section 31 23 00.00 20 paragraph 1.7.2. The Contractor shall include the cost in the price schedule item 0002. All work necessary (Item 0002) for excavation shall include dewatering for the excavated area.

Question No. 9: Sheet: S-302, S-303, S-304, S-305; Detail: T-Wall Section A thru H: T-Wall Sections indicate a bedding material below the horizontal footing. Please provide this material type and depth.

Response: See revised Sheet S-302 included in this amendment. A 6” crushed stone working surface is shown schematically. It is anticipated that the Contractor will require a stone work surface or “mud slab” to perform the construction as part of his means and methods.

Question No. 10: Sheet C-101C shows pole to be relocated at Sta 21+10. Sheet E-103 shows same pole to remain.

Please clarify.

Response: See revised Sheet E-103 included in this amendment.

Question No. 11: Please clarify the intended scope of work to be included in the Option Items for the Hauling and Disposal of Residential Clean Soil to the three ball fields. Is it correct for bidders to assume that the Contractor will just dump the soil in piles at the three sites and that the soil piles will be spread and managed by others?

Response: Material is to be hauled to the sites and placed at the sites within the work limits. Although there are no specific parameters for material stockpiles at the sites, it must be done in a safe manner. The Contractor is not responsible for spreading the material.

Question No. 12: Please clarify why will the Contractor have to wait up to 410 Calendar Days for the four Options to be exercised? That appears to be an unnecessarily long period of time to wait. Meanwhile, while all of this time is passing the excavated soil needs to be stockpiled at the site, which is tight for space. Please clarify why the determination to exercise the Options cannot be made soon after the material is generated and classified through testing.

Response: Depending on Contractor’s specific means and methods and approved work plan, options may be exercised sooner than 410 calendar days after Base Bid NTP. The specified time is the maximum allowable time for the Government to exercise the options.

Question No. 13: Please refer to the typical Flood Wall Footing steel reinforcement details and notes on Dwg’s C- 302, C-303, C-304 & C-305 which require 1 ½” diameter holes to be burned in the Sheet Pile Cut-Off Wall in order to pass the #10 rebar through the Cut-Off Wall. Please confirm our assumption that these notes and details only apply to the “short bars” that run transversely across the width of the footing, and that this requirement does not apply to the “long bars” that run parallel with the length of the footing.

Response: Yes, only the bars transverse to the wall alignment need to bass through the SSP cut-off wall.

Question No. 14: With regard to the Road Closure Gate construction, please clarify the following:

a. Please confirm our assumption that Old Monmouth Road will remain closed to traffic during the entire period of time that will be required to construct the Road Closure Gate foundations, the related underground utility work shown on Dwg. #C-504, and the road restoration.

Response: As stated in the traffic control Specification Section 01 55 26 paragraph 3.1, along Old Port Monmouth Road, one traffic lane shall be maintained in operation during construction. This road is the only access way to the two properties west and one property to the east of the closure gate. If the Contractor proposes to close the road completely, then the Contractor shall provide a by-pass or means of access to the three impacted properties. The additional lane closure would be subject to approval of the Contractor’s traffic control plan and the Contractor obtaining any required permits.

b. With regard to the Sanitary Sewer Work that needs to be performed at the Road Closure Gate location, and shown on Dwg. #C-504, please clarify whether or not the excavations for the Sanitary Sewer Work will require Temporary Shoring to be provided.

Response: Temporary shoring of the excavation shall be Contractor’s responsibility and the means and method adopted for construction. The Contractor shall follow all industry standards (OSHA) and EM 385- 1-1 for excavation protection.

Question No. 15: Regarding Item No. 0001, there appears to be no call out in the drawings or specifications for the type of sheet piles required for the “Steel Sheet Pile Cutoff Wall” from STA 4+32.32 to STA 26+85. Please confirm the required section of sheet pile required (e.g. PZ-35).

Response: See revised Sheet S-302 included in Amendment 1.

Question No. 16: Regarding Item No. 0013, we believe that the Electrical Utility Installation work should have an allowance amount included in the bid similar to Item No. 0011, 0012, 0014, and 0015. Please clarify the requirement for Item No. 0013.

Response: See Specifications Section 00 73 00, paragraph 50, Utility Re-Routing. Items 0011, 0012, 0014, and 0015 are for work performed by the utilities, while Item No. 0013 is for work performed by the Contractor.

Question No. 17: Can you list known manufacturer(s) of the road closure gate?

Response: Contractors must do their own market research on gate manufacturers.

Question No. 18: Please clarify the pile testing requirements as specified in Paragraphs 3.3.4.1 & 3.3.4.2 in Section 31 62 16.16. Are all the test piles subject to dynamic testing during the initial drive, then static load testing, then dynamic testing again during a restrike? Also, are 5% of the "job piles" (not test piles) subject to dynamic load testing during the initial drive and are they subsequently subject to a restrike and additional dynamic testing? We suggest adding separate items to the proposal for static testing and also dynamic testing to avoid confusion, and accurately handle potential quantity changes which could be a cost benefit the USACOE.

Response: Yes, all test piles are subject to dynamic testing during the initial drive, then static load testing, then dynamic testing again during a restrike. The 5% of job piles are subject to dynamic testing during the initial drive as well as during a restrike (if applicable).

Question No. 19: :Please confirm that the contractor will not be charged any disposal/tip fees for disposing of material at the alternate off-site disposal locations for Bid Options 2, 3, and 4, otherwise, please provide contact information for the personnel responsible for determining the tip/disposal fees at these locations.

Response: The Contractor will not be charged any disposal/tip fees for disposing of material at the alternate off-site disposal locations for Bid Options 2, 3, and 4.

Question No. 20: From station 4+50 to 11+50 there will be a pretty deep cut directly adjacent to Port Monmouth Road which appears will remain open to traffic. There are no traffic control plans provided in the documents.

Please clarify if concrete barrier curb will be needed along the roadway in this area to separate the work area from the live traffic.

Response: According to the traffic control Specification 01 55 26, the Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan for approval. This plan shall delineate the procedure the Contractor shall follow to control, protect and guide the traffic during construction.

Question No. 21: Please clarify if access to the properties along Old Port Monmouth Road will need to be maintained at all times. Constructing the new gate across this road will make this road impassable during this time, please clarify how traffic is to reach the existing marina and other properties during this work time.

Response: See response to Question No. 14a.

Question No. 22: Paragraph 45 of 00 73 00 (On page 65 of 78) states that any storm and sanitary sewer affected by the proposed work shall be inspected as per the sewerage authority requirements, however it doesn't appear as though any requirements are provided in the specifications. It also states that all the pipes shall be video inspected prior to and post construction. Please provide with sewerage authority inspection requirements, and also clearly identify which pipes are to be inspected and the limits of video inspection on the plans.

Response: See Paragraph 45 of revised Specifications Section 00 73 00 included in this amendment has been revised to reflect the extent of the video inspection needed for all of the underground utilities.

Question No. 23: Please clarify the lengths of the steel h-piles below the concrete wall. Drawing S-100 says 50' long piles, but based on the elevations shown on drawings S-301 to S-305 the piles range from 56' to nearly 60' long.

Also, if using either of these lengths, we do not match the proposal quantity for Item #9 so please review that bid proposal quantity.

Response: See revised sheet S-100 included in Amendment 0001. The call-out on sheet S-100 has been amended to read "HP 12x84 PILES, TYP." with no length specified. Lengths (tip elevations) for bidding purposes are shown on the cross sections, sheets S-301 to S-305. The final lengths will be determined by pile load testing per Specification Section 31 62 16.16.

Question No. 24: Sediment Dewatering Basin -Sheet C-102A: Can the existing sediment dewatering basin be used for the water run off (dewatering operations) for this project?

Response: No.

Question No. 25: SF 1442 – pricing schedule: Please provide the Bid Item No which the dewatering operation needs to be assigned to.

Response: Dewatering is included in Bid Items 0002 and 0015.

Question No. 26: Articulating Cellular Concrete Blocks, Sheet C-101A: Please provide the Bid Item No which the Articulating Cellular Concrete Blocks on this drawing needs to be assigned to. Bid Item 0005? Bid Item 0007?

Response: Articulating cellular concrete blocks are included in Bid Item No. 0005.

Question No. 27: Construction Work Limits, Sheet C-101A, C-101B, C-101C: Will Port Monmouth Road be available for construction equipment use during construction? Will a lane closure be allowed? If no, please advise on the acceptable location(s) for the temporary access road for construction equipment and materials access.

Response: The road shall be available for equipment and material access. But at the same time the road traffic shall remain in operation. The requirements for traffic control are stated in specification section 01 55 26.

Question No. 28: Anti-Graffiti Coating, Specification: 03 31 01.00 10 page 8, section 2.1.8: Please provide the specifications for the coating to be used. The wording is vague and not clear on the exact paint products to be used.

Response: The reference to ASTM D7089 requirements has been added to the revised Section 03 31 01.00 10 included in this amendment to help clarify.

Question No. 29: Structural, Sheet: S-301, S-302, S-303, s-304, S-305: Detail Vertical Pile Connection, Battered Pile Connection: Since the T-wall sections on S-302, S-303, S-304, and S-305 do not show the #8 rebar and welding details, please confirm that the two types of pile connections on S-301 are for all T-wall sections.

Response: Yes, the details on S-301 are typical for all pile connections.

Question No. 30: Refer to Dwg. C-501 Detail 6, Beam Guide Rail which indicates the beam guide rail removed during construction shall be replaced in kind. Can components that are not damaged during removal be re-installed?

Response: No.

Question No. 31: Refer to Dwg. C-201 Flood Wall Profiles. Is the PZ35 cut off wall 10’ in addition to the 12”pile cap penetration (see Dwgs. S-301 thru S-305) requiring an 11’ long sheet?

Response: Yes, the sheet pile cut off wall shall be 10’ below the bottom of footing as shown in C-304 detail. But as shown in S-300’s it shall penetrate 12” inside foundation. Therefore, the total length shall be 11’. Steel sheet pile cut-off wall is PZ-22 per Amendment 0001.

Question No. 32: Similar question to #31 but related to the H piles. Are they 50’ nominal or should we add 1.5’ for the penetration?

Response: See revised sheet S-100 included in Amendment 0001. The call-out on sheet S-100 has been amended to read "HP 12x84 PILES, TYP." with no length specified. Lengths (tip elevations) for bidding purposes are shown on the cross sections, sheets S-301 to S-305. The final lengths will be determined by pile load testing per Specification Section 31 62 16.16.

Question No. 33: Are there any seasonal restriction on our working schedule considering the public beach and recreational activities onsite?

Response: No, there are no restrictions due to beach and recreational activities. There are, however, environmental restrictions on construction activities.

Question No. 34: Are we permitted to close any portion of Port Monmouth Road (lane closure as a minimum) while we are performing the work closest to the curb?

Response: Lane closure shall be according to the traffic control Specification Section 01 55 26 paragraph 3.1.

Question No. 35: Refer to Dwgs. S-302, S-303, S-304 and S-305. A construction joint is not shown at the wall/slab joint and the rebar is not detailed with dowels and lapped splices. Is a construction joint with waterstop allowed at this joint?

Response: See revised sheet S-302 in Amendment 0001 which provides these details.

Question No. 36: If an excavation support system is installed adjacent to Port Monmouth Road parallel with the curb line would consideration be given to leaving it in place?

Response: Yes, consideration would be made to leaving components of the shoring system in place. The final determination would be made in review of the proposed plan based on the ability to achieve proposed grading and the selected shoring system.

Question No. 37: I have a question regarding traffic control on Old Port Monmouth Rd. In order to construct the Road Closure gate foundations with sheeting, piles, utility crossings, and concrete footings there will need to be a detour in place for the roadway. There are no traffic control plans within the contract drawings. From what I can ascertain is that we are responsible for constructing a bypass roadway according to Section 015526 Page 1. If that is the case where are the allowable areas where this roadway can be constructed?

Response: If the Contractor’s means and methods require a bypass road, then it is the Contractor’s responsibility to propose a by-pass road location. It shall be within the Contractor’s working limits. The proposed plan shall be reflected in the traffic control plan to be submitted by the Contractor for approval.

Question No. 38: Will a portion of the contractor's progress payment be retained from each payment? If so, what percentage will be retained?

Response: In accordance with FAR 52.232-5 “Payments”, progress payments may only be made in full for satisfactory progress during the payment period. If progress has been unsatisfactory, the government may retain a maximum of 10% of the payment until satisfactory progress has been made.

Question No. 39: What is the P&P bond percentage?

Response: Please see FAR 52.228-15 -- Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction

(1) Performance Bonds (Standard Form 25). The penal amount of performance bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

(2) Payment Bonds (Standard Form 25-A). The penal amount of payment bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

Question No. 40: Must the monolith concrete floodwall sections be poured monolithically in one pour?

Response: No, see revised sheet S-302 in Amendment 0001 which provides construction joint details.

Question No. 41: Is bidder responsible for removing and relocating electric poles or will JCP&L/ Verizon contract that work themselves?

Response: The Contractor is responsible for removing and relocating the JCP&L poles. Verizon will remove and relocate their own poles.

Question No. 42: Will foreign sheet pile/ H-pile be acceptable if the cost of domestic is in excess of 6% more than foreign?

Response: In accordance with FAR 52.225-9 Buy American—Construction Materials (May 2014), paragraphs c and d, any Contractor request for determination of the inapplicability of the Buy American Act shall include adequate information for the Government evaluation of the request including a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table of foreign and domestic construction materials.

Question No. 43: Refer to Drawings S-301 to S-305. Please identify what the shaded material is under the bottom of the footing in the cross sections?

Response: See response to Question No. 9.

Question No. 44: Please clarify Bid Item 16 relating to Liability Insurance. Is this intended for the bidder to indicate the cost to endorse the three parties listed on the Certificate of Insurance that will be issued for the insurance listed in paragraph 34, spec section 00 73 00?

Response: Yes.

Question No. 44: The project specification for the storm drainage piping indicates class 5 RCP and the drawings show class 4 RCP. Please clarify.

Response: Both Class IV and Class V are included in the project. Revised specification Section 33 40 00 included in this amendment has been updated to reflect the Class IV as well.

Question No. 45: The project specifications call for metal flared end sections and the drawings indicate RCP flared end sections. Please clarify.

Response: Revised Specification Section 33 40 00 included in this amendment has been updated to reflect concrete flared end section.

Question No. 46: Detail 1 and Note 2 on Plan Page S-400 require recoating of the existing SSP down to the existing mudline, well beyond the limits of the splice location, and apparently below the waterline (no elevations are provided).

a. Is it the USACE’s intent that the contractor will have to remove the existing coating and recoat the entire existing wall of sheeting, including below the waterline in the dry? This could add significant cost (cofferdams, etc..) for a comparatively small improvement to the existing coating which appears to be in good condition. We suggest that the limits of removal/recoating be clarified to only include the areas that will be impacted during the sheet pile splicing operation. Or at least coated to a set elevation that remains above MLW so the work could be done during low tides (if mud line is below low tide, cofferdams maybe required and its difficult for bidders to know that at this time).

Response: The means and methods for the performing this work are the Contractor’s responsibility. A temporary cofferdam or a submersible work platform / limpet dam may be used.

b. Detail #1 also shows the limits of blasting surface prep and coating to the top limits of the new sheeting.

Do both faces of the new sheeting need to be coated, right now the detail only shows front face? If that sheeting comes coated already from the fabricator plant, confirm we only need to then field coat the areas where the welding has damaged the coating.

Response: The surfaces below grade do not require coating. Both sides require coating, either field or shop applied.

Question No. 47: We are bidding the Phase II Contract 3 Floodwall and Road closure gate project. Sheet 5 of 77 calls out for the existing guide rail to be removed and replaced in kind. When working on the section of the wall adjacent to the existing guiderail this will have to be removed and is in close proximity to the live roadway. There is no mention in the plans for construction barrier curb for protection. Please advise to how the work area will be protected from live traffic.

Response: Maintenance, protection and controlling the traffic shall be Contractor’s responsibility. The traffic control plan submitted by the Contractor for approval shall reflect any barriers being proposed for traffic control.

Question No. 48: Temporary Sheeting-Pricing Schedule: Please provide the assigned ITEM NO for the temporary sheeting along Port Monmouth Road.

Response: Shoring is included in Bid Item 0002.

Question No. 49: 6” crushed stone-Pricing Schedule: Please provide the assigned ITEM NO for the 6” crushed stone.

Response: The price for 6” Crushed stone shall be included in Item 0001 Floodwall.

Question No. 50: Dewatering-Pricing Schedule: Please provide the assigned ITEM NO for the dewatering.

Response: Dewatering is included in Bid Items 0002 and 0015.

Question No. 51: Estimated Quantities-Pricing Schedule: Please provide the “Estimated Quantities” for all bid items.

Response: The Contractor is responsible to take off their own quantities.

Question No. 52: Please clarify contractor work limits located at station 9+00 extending from Port Monmouth Rd, north to Old port Monmouth Rd this is for storm drainage pipe installation. Can this be used for temporary access road during construction of flood gate crossing? Are there any schedule/calendar limitations to having a temp road in place and active?

Response: Yes, this working limit can be used for temporary access. But it is Contractor’s responsibility to assess the soil condition, provide proper traffic access and controls. This shall be reflect on the traffic control plan submitted by the Contractor for approval.

Question No. 53: Are precast barrier required for traffic protection?

Response: Maintenance, protection and controlling the traffic shall be Contractor’s responsibility. The traffic control plan submitted by the Contractor for approval shall reflect any barriers being proposed for traffic control.

Question No. 54: Is the contractor required to obtain road closer or traffic permits if required?

Response: Yes.

Question No. 55: On sheet 44 Note #2 it states that the existing sheet pile wall shall be near white blasted and then recoated with epoxy. Is it the intention to build a cofferdam and dewater the area to access the sheeting at the mudline or is it the intention to work around the tides to blast clean the existing sheeting?

Response: The means and methods for the performing this work are the Contractor’s responsibility. A temporary cofferdam or a submersible work platform / limpet dam may be used.

Question No. 56: The contract documents do not stipulate any milestone dates or calendar restrictions with regards to dealing with local usage of existing facilities during summer season. Are there any lane closure restrictions during this time frame?

Response: No, there are no restrictions due to local usage of existing facilities during the summer season. There are, however, environmental restrictions on construction activities. Traffic control, including lane closures, must be in accordance with Specification Section 01 55 26.

Question No. 57: There appears to be existing drainage pipes and inlets along existing Port Monmouth Road from proposed wall stations 19+50 to 24+50. Due to the close proximity of the proposed wall and the need to excavate to build the footing, will these drainage items need to be removed and reinstalled? Or is the edge of footing far enough away from these that they can remain? Based on scaling from the drawings, it looks like there could potentially be a conflict there.

Response: All of the existing site features outside project footprint shall be maintained and protected by the Contractor’s means and method. Any disturbed existing feature shall be restored by the Contractor.

Question No. 58: Please advise if this project is exempt from NJ State sales tax.

Response: See FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes referenced in section 00 72 00. Bidders are responsible for determining applicable taxes and including them in their bids.

Question No. 59: The Test Pile Program requires clarification for the following reasons. Paragraph 3.3.4.2 of H- Pile Specification Section 31 62 16.16 states that 5% of the Job Piles are to be PDA Tested. It is our interpretation that these PDA Tests are in addition to the PDA Testing that is to be performed on the Six Test Piles that are shown on the drawings. Since there are 720 Production Piles, 5% of this quantity equals 36 Piles that are to receive PDA Tests in addition to the Six Test Piles shown on the drawings. Based on this information, PDA Testing will be performed on a total of 42 Piles. Yet, Bid Item #0010 only covers the PDA Testing of the Six Test Piles that are shown on the drawings. In addition to this confusion, it remains unclear as to how many Test Piles are to receive Static/Compressive Load Tests. Therefore, to clarify the bidding of the Test Pile Program we recommend the following revisions be made to the bid proposal:

* Provide a separate Bid Item to cover the number of Static/Compressive Load Tests that will be required, and identify the locations of the Static Load Test Piles on the drawings. Since the costs to perform Static/Compressive Loads are much higher than performing PDA Tests, it makes sense to create a specific pay item for the number of Static/Compressive Load Tests that will be required.

* Provide a separate Bid Item to cover the PDA Testing for 42 Piles: 6 Test Piles plus 36 Production Piles.

Response: Bid Item #0010 covers the Static Load Testing and PDA testing of…