Amendment_0004.pdf

W912DS-16-B-0013

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:

1. Revise Draw ing ES-502 and Draw ing ES-503.

2. Provide the Government's responses to bidder's questions (for informational purposes only).

3. Provide a sample of a Bank Letter of Assurance and a sample of a Bank Letter of Guarantee. Please refer to Provisions 52.000-4062 and 52.000-4059.

The bid opening date of 07 September 2016 at 1500 hours (3:00 p.m.) Denmark time remains unchanged.

NOTE: Bidders must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the solicitation (or as amended) by one of the follow ing methods: In the space provided on the SF1442, by separate letter, or by signing Block 15 below . FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATE BID, LATE

MODIFICATIONS OF BIDS OR LATE WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS (FAR 14.304).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Sep-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-0013

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Jul-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 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

02-Sep-2016

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

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0004

Thule Runway Replacement Phase III Thule Air Base, Greenland

W921DS-16-B-0013

Amendment 0004

AMENDMENT 0004 to DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS for Thule Runway Replacement Phase III, Thule Air Base, Greenland.

TO OFFERORS

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

DRAWINGS

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

- None

2. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- Drawing ES-502

- Drawing ES-503

3. The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED:

- None

4. The following DRAWINGS have been DELETED:

- 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 SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- None

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

- None

BIDDERS’ QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY

1. Sheet ER108 Keyed Notes 2 + 3 require certain fixtures to have existing lens to be removed and replaced. Who is the manufacturer and what is the model number of the existing runway lights that are to have new lenses installed on during the construction period? Response: The manufacturer of the existing above ground taxiway lights is Crouse- Hinds Type L-861T, Class I. The existing lights on the runway are as follows: Elevated Runway Edge Lights are FAA Designation L-862 and In- Pavement Runway Edge Lights are FAA Designation L-850C.

2. Referring to the above solicitation and the Form 1442 section 13, you have given the following instruction in subparagraph B: An offer guarantee X is, required. No other information on an offer guarantee/Bid Bond can be found in the SOLICITATION documents, Please clarify? Response: Please refer to the information included in this amendment #4. The Letter of Assurance is the offer guarantee. Please refer to provisions 52.000-4062 and 52.000-4059

3. Please confirm that the isolation transformers for the Taxiway Lights as shown on drawing Sheet ES502 details 1 and 2 are to be 20A/6.6A.We are unaware of any manufacturer of the isolation transformers that make this unit in the low wattage required for the LED fixtures. Response: Drawing ES502 has been revised to reflect 6.6A/6.6A isolation transformer. The Government was able to find several manufacturers that do provide those specific isolation transformers: ADB Airfield Solutions, and Genesis Lamp Corp are just examples of those companies.

4. Please clarify the following: Sheet ES503 Sign Detail 1 – The sign base is shown as both an L867 Size B Base as well as an L868 Size C Base. Which is correct?

Response: Drawing detail has been updated to use L-867 Size B Bases for the Airfield Signs.

SAMPLE OF A BANK LETTER OF ASSURANCE:

SAMPLE

BANK LETTER OF ASSURANCE

DATE

Corps of Engineers, New York District ATTN: Chief, Contracting Division, Room 1843, 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278, U.S.A.

SUBJECT: Letter of Assurance for Thule Replacement of Taxiway, Thule Air Base, Greenland

I/We, the undersigned, acting as the duly authorized representatives of ______________________________________ (Firm Name), should the contract pursued under subject solicitation be awarded to them.

The Bank Letter of Assurance is issued for $500,000 of the value of the bid as presented by this Firm________________________________________________________________________________

The Bank Letter of Guaranty will be provided to you within 7 days after contract award, will be for 15% of the value of the contract and will contain all conditions provided by the solicitation.

In addition, I/We, the undersigned, acting as the duly authorized representatives of ______________________________ (Bank Name), assure that__________________________________________ (Firm Name), can at any time obtain a Bank Letter of Guaranty, in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security.

Sincerely

(Authorized Representative of the Bank)

SAMPLE OF A BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE:

SAMPLE

BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE

(BANK LETTERHEAD)

US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Contracting Division, Room 1843 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278 U.S.A.

LETTER OF GUARANTEE NUMBER____________________________

DATE:__________________

I/We, the undersigned, acting as the duly authorized representative of the Bank, declare that the Bank hereby guarantees and is jointly and severally liable as the guarantor with the Contractor named below, to effect payment to the Contracting Office by Check made payable to the Treasury of the United States, within (5) calendar days after receipt of a simple request, by registered mail, from the Contracting Officer designated in the contract described below, or his successor, immediately and entirely without any need for the Contracting Officer to protest to protest or take any legal action or obtain the prior consent of the Contractor, or for any other proof, action or decision by any other authority, up to the sum of $____________________ which represents the deposit required of the Contractor to guarantee fulfillment of its obligation for the satisfactory completion and timely performance of the work under Contract Number_____________________________ for construction of and location of work (Fill In) _________________________________________________________________________________ in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of said contract , entered in between the United States and the Contractor, plus legal interest to be calculated from the date of receipt of the Contracting Officer’s registered letter request until the date of payment. Registered letter request shall inform the Bank that the Contractor failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, or did not fulfill his undertaking in whole or in part.

I/We agree and consent that said contract may be modified by change order or supplemental agreement, affecting the contract amount and/or time of performance without prior consent of the bank and without affecting the validity of this guarantee; provided, however, that the amount of this guarantee shall be adjusted as required under the provisions of contract clause 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997)

This letter of guarantee will continue in effect without change in amount or terms until work has been finally accepted by the Government, and will continue thereafter in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent or the original contract price and any modification thereto, until all applicable guarantees, or extensions thereof under the contract have expired.

NAME & ADDRESS OF THE BANK

Signed By: ___________________________ Type Name underneath Signature)

Title: ___________________________________

Endorsement By: _______________________ (Type Name underneath Signature)

Title: ____________________________________

NOTE: Certificate of Authority is attached evidencing signatures of individuals with authority to bind the bank pertaining to this Bank Letter of Guarantee.

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