W912DS-16-B-0019-Amendment.pdf

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:

Revise and Reissue Bid Schedule specifically adding CLIN 0003 and 0011 Revise clause 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE Revise and reissue 00 73 00 para 2, and Para 43 Insert Section 01 22 00.00 10 and 02 32 00.00 18 Revise and reissue draw ings G-002, C-103, C-104, C-105, C-106, C-302, C-303, C-307, C-308, C-309, C-310, C-311, S-501, S-505, ES-101 Answ er Questions from Prospective Bidders for Informational Purposes only Provide updated w age rates Bid opening date remains 19 January 2016 at 2:00 P.M. EST

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 29

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Jan-2017

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-0019

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-Aug-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

17-Jan-2017

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

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W912DS-16-B-0019

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY

NOTE: Bidders must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by date specified in the bid (or as amended) by one of the follow ing methods: In the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter, or by signing block 15 below.

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY DATE 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)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

LEVEE

FFP

All work to construct approximately 295 LF of earthen embankment levee between stations 27+90 and 30+85, including but not limited to embankment and swale, seeding and landscaping, removal and disposal of riprap, removal and disposal of pavement and guiderail, establishment of two (2) NSRS benchmarks, and erosion control measures in accordance with drawings and specifications.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job

FLOODWALL

FFP

All work to construct approximately 418 LF of floodwall between stations 30+31 and 34+49, including but not limited to excavation, shoring, dewatering, backfill, cutoff wall, pile tests, concrete cap, sheet pile, swales, seeding and other landscaping, establishment of two (2) NSRS benchmarks, and erosion control measures in accordance with drawings and specifications.

CONCRETE FILLED PIPE PILE FOUNDATION

FFP

0003AA 2,865 Linear

Foot

CONCRETE FILLED PIPE PILE FOUNDATION

20” ERW Straight Seam Pipe Estimated Quantities See Note 5

0003AB 202 Cubic

Yard

CONCRETE FILLED PIPE PILE FOUNDATION

6,000 PSI Concrete Fill Estimated Quantities See Note 5

0004 1 Job

LEVEE WEIR RAISING

FFP

All work to construct approximately 190 LF levee raising between stations 22+40 to 24+30, including but not limited to excavation, embankment and swale, seeding and landscaping, removal and disposal of riprap and geotextile, removal and disposal of pavement, new pavement, and erosion control measures in accordance with drawings and specifications.

0005 1 Job

REMOVAL OF EXISTING B-1 BERM

FFP

All work necessary to haul and dispose of the existing berm, Including but not limited to excavation, seeding and landscaping, removal and disposal of riprap and fabric, and removal and disposal of gabion wiring, in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

0006 1 Job

MISCELLAENOUS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

FFP

All work necessary to remove and replace fences, sheds, and other small structures in accordance with drawings and specifications.

0007 1 Job

LIABILITY INSURANCE

FFP

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

0008 40,400 Cubic

BORROW MATERIAL

All work necessary to obtain borrow material satisfactory for backfill, meeting all state residential requirements, and transport it to the project site in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Estimated Quantities

0009 2,000 Cubic

TOP SOIL

All work necessary to obtain top soil, meeting all state residential requirements, and transport it to the project site in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

Estimated Quantities

0010 1 Job

SHEETPILE CUTOFF AND TRM

FFP

All work to construct approximately 154 LF of sheetpile cutoff and to install TRM (turf reinforcement mat) , including but not limited to excavation, shoring, dewatering, backfill, seeding and other landscaping, and erosion control measures in accordance with drawings and specifications.

0011 1 Job

SANITARY SEWER REMOVAL

FFP

All work to remove the abandoned manhole and sanitary sewer at floodwall alignment and cap the remaining 8â € sanitary sewer line- including excavation, shoring, dewatering and backfill.

0012 1 Job

GRASS CUTTING AND MAINTENANCE

FFP

FOR ALL EASEMENTS FOR 730 CALENDAR DAYS

All labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the maintenance of grass, which shall include but not be limited to application of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, watering, weeding, loose trash removal, leaf moval, spring and fall cleanup. Mowing and trimming of grass shall be maintained at a minimum of two

(2) inches. All clippings, weeds, etc. shall be removed at the time of cutting.

0013 1 Job

OPTION OPTION 1 CONDUITS

FFP

All work for the installation of two (2), four (4) inch conduits, inner ducts, hand holes, drag lines, polydome and (2) pipe penetrations including clearing, excavation, shoring, dewatering and backfill.

0014 1 Job

OPTION OPTION 2 FIBER OPTIC CABLE

FFP

Design, disconnect, remove, install and reconnect permanent Verizon fiber optic lines and service connections, providing all labor, equipment and material for this work. Allowance amount of $200,000 to be included in bid as shown and not changed. $200,000 is the maximum amount payable. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

$200,000.00

0015 1 Job

OPTION OPTION 3 ARTICULATED CONCRETE BLOCK

FFP

All work to reset approximately 5055 SF of existing articulated concrete block including but not limited to geotextile, excavation, backfill, seeding and other landscaping, and erosion control measures in accordance with drawings and specifications.

0016 1,000 Cubic

OPTION OPTION 4 HAUL AND DISPOSE

OF UNSATISFACTORY 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 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 0008. Estimated Quantities

0017 4,000 Cubic

OPTION OPTION 5 CONTAMINATED NON-HAZARDOUS

MATERIAL REMOVAL All work for handling, transport, treatment and off-site disposal of material exceeding NJDEP residential soil cleanup criteria and classified as contaminated non-hazardous (ID27 WASTE), suitable for landfill cover, roadway subbase and recycling facilities, complete. Estimated Quantities

0018 1,000 Cubic

OPTION 6 CONTAMINATED NON-HAZARDOUS

TOPSOIL REMOVAL All work for handling, transport, treatment and off-site disposal of topsoil material exceeding NJDEP residential soil cleanup criteria and classified as contaminated non-hazardous (ID27 WASTE), suitable for landfill cover, roadway subbase and recycling facilities, complete.

Estimated Quantities

TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT (CLIN 0001 through 0012) $________________

TOTAL OPTIONS BID AMOUNT (CLINS 0013 Through 0018) $_______________

TOTAL BASE BID PLUS OPTIONS $_______________

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 estimated quantity of piles in the unit price schedule are given for bidding purposes only.

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

7. If Option #1 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0013 shall be exercised within 210 calendar days of issuance of the

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

8. If Option #2 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0014 shall be exercised within 210 calendar days of issuance of the

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

9. If Option #3 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0015 shall be exercised within 700 calendar days of issuance of the

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

10. If Option #4 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0016 shall be exercised within 600 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

11. If Option #5 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0017 shall be exercised within 600 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

12. If Option #6 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0018 shall be exercised within 600 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

Revise Clause

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be twenty (20%) percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of provision)

2‐Section 00 73 00

a. Delete the following in paragraph 2:

If Option #1 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0013 shall be exercised within 210 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

If Option #2 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0014 shall be exercised within 210 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

If Option #3 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0015 shall be exercised within 700 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

b. Replace in its entirety in paragraph 2 with the following:

If Option #1 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0013 shall be exercised within 210 calendar contract duration.

If Option #2 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0014 shall be exercised within 210 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

If Option #3 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0015 shall be exercised within 700 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

If Option #4 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0016 shall be exercised within 600 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

If Option #5 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0017 shall be exercised within 600 calendar contract duration.

If Option #6 is exercised, Bid Item No. 0018 shall be exercised within 600 calendar days of issuance of the Base Bid NTP. No additional time shall be added to the contract duration.

3‐Section 00 73 00

a. Delete the following in paragraph 43:

All work involving re-routing Verizon’s fiber optic cable shall be performed by the respective utility company except for the installation of the two (2) four (4) inch conduits.

b. Replace in its entirety in paragraph 43 with the following:

All work involving re-routing Verizon’s fiber optic cable shall be performed by the respective utility company except for the installation of the following: Conduits shall be two (2) - 4" PVC Schedule 40 with one (1) 4" conduit having three (3) - 1.25" smooth wall inner ducts, each with its own drag line. The second 4" conduit shall be equipped with only a drag line. Hand holes shall be Armorcast 30" x 60" x 48" polymer concrete 20k load rating or approved equal. One (1) 6' Polydome or approved equal shall be installed at each hand hole to identify its location.

4-Section 01 22 00.00 10 Insert Section 01 22 00.00 10 in its entirety.

5‐Section 02 32 00.00 18 Insert Section 02 32 00.00 18 in its entirety.

2) DRAWINGS:

1‐Drawings have been amended and reissued G‐002, C‐103, C‐104, C‐105, C‐106, C‐302, C‐303, C‐307, C‐308, C‐309, C‐310, C‐311, S‐501, S‐505, ES‐101.

3) 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 1: G‐101 indicates that we are to establish (4) new NSRS Benchmark Monuments, please indicate which Bid Item pertains to this work.

Answer: The Bid Schedule has been revised to reflect the NSRS benchmark Implementation.

Question 2: Sheet Pile Cutoff wall. C‐105 detail shows the proposed final grade terminating below the top of the proposed cutoff wall. We are concerned that this will create a drainage issue – no drainage system is shown behind the wall, no grading is provided showing a swale or otherwise to direct the runoff.

Answer: Detail on sheet C‐105 has been revised.

Question 3: The leading end of the sheet pile cutoff wall includes a temporary concrete cutoff to transition grade. The downstream end does not include any treatment to provide for a grade transition. Please clarify how we are to final grade this area.

Answer: Plan view has been revised to show the grading around the sheetpile cutoff wall. See sheet C-105.

Question 4: Pile cap call for a ½” bent steel plate application – is this required or can we use a typical cap as provided by the manufacturer

Answer: Pile cap detail has been revised.

Question 5: S‐201 indicates that the steel pipe piles are to extend 10’ minimum into bedrock. Due to a lack of subsurface information the contractor is required to perform (3) borings to verify bedrock elevation and confirm design analysis with engineer. Because this is a LS bid item and not a unit bid item, are we to assume piles depths as presented on the dwgs and if actual bedrock conditions are different – it will be considered a change?

Answer: Item is now unit price. A differing site conditions change would be considered if the piles depths as presented on the drawings are different than actual bedrock conditions.

Question 6: C‐106 Refers to a chain‐link fence barrier “as appropriate”. Is this up to the contractor’s discretion?

Answer: Note on Sheet C‐106 has been revised.

Question 7: Fence and Gate Details. C‐507 through C‐509 include multiple fence and gate details however we see no new fencing proposed for the project. Are these details related to the remove and replacement of property owner fences adjacent to the project?

Answer: Fencing details are affiliated with establishing a barrier between the project and the public. The fences of the property owners to be removed and replaced will be done on a case‐ by‐case basis depending on the type of fence that has to be removed and replaced.

Question 8: C‐507 depicts a single leaf gate. Are we to install this new gate at the site entrance upon completion for work or are we re‐installing the existing gate that was removed.

Answer: If the existing gate is still viable and undamaged when removed, then it can be re‐installed. Otherwise, a new site entrance gate will need to be installed. The COR must approve any decisions regarding the gate.

Question 9: The proposed levee grading calls for 2.5:1 side slopes. Is erosion control matting required for slope exceeding 3:1 slopes – it does not appear to be required by the E&S plans?

Answer: Please refer to Sheet CG001. The Contractor is required to obtain certification from the Soil Conservation District.

Question 10: The earthwork spec (31 00 00) paragraph 1.5.1 indicates that all excavation for the project shall be considered “unclassified” however paragraph 1.5.1.2 describes a procedure for notification and classification of rock and payment claim by contractor. Please confirm if rock will be considered a change of condition and paid on a unit based on classification and volume removed.

Answer: All excavation shall be unclassified.

Question 11: The earthwork spec (31 00 00) paragraph 3.3 Borrow Material indicates that borrow material may be obtained from approved sources on Government controlled land without the payment of royalties.

Have any such sites been identified for this project?

Answer: No sources have been identified by the Government.

Question 12: Bid Item 0007 is for haul and dispose of unsatisfactory material (10,000 CY). We do not anticipate excavating anywhere near this volume of material – please clarify how this volume of material was generated?

Answer: Volume of material is anticipated.

Question 13: Bid Item 0008 Borrow Materials (40,400 CY) This is significantly more material then we anticipate being required to build the proposed project as presented – please clarify how this volume of material was generated?

Answer: Backfill material quantity is based on existing conditions and the proposed design.

Question 14: Bid Item 0010 Remove Contaminated Material (4000 CY) Similar to Item 0007 ‐ we do not anticipate excavating this volume of material – please clarify how this volume of material was generated?

Answer: Volume of material is anticipated.

Question 15: We simply don’t see the volume of cuts and fills required to build this job to warrant the quantities of material identified by these bid items.

Answer: Backfill material quantity is based on existing conditions and the proposed design.

Question 16: Bid Item 0015 ACBs indicates that we are to reset approx. 5055 SF – the specs, plans and details appear to be for new installation. Are we to remove the old and install new in the same location or are we attempting to pick up and reset what is already there? Please further clarify the scope of this bid item.

Answer: The articulated concrete blocks will be reinstalled depending on the need to repair the existing concrete blocks during the course of construction.

Question 17: C‐104 discusses the location and relocation of the MCI/Vz FOC. Note 1 indicates that the conduits will be relocated by others prior to construction – relocated alignment is shown on the dwg. However note 3. Indicates that the contractor shall install (2) 4” conduits that will pass through the proposed floodwall.

Note 3 references section 00 73 00 – based on the table of contents this is for Special Contract Requirements however the spec included is actually the project sign.

Answer: Section 00 73 00 is included as part of the Solicitation, Offer and Award Standard Form 1442.

Question 18: Bid Item 0013 appears to be for the (2) 4” conduits as noted on C‐104

Please note that based on the proposed alignment there will be no conflict with the proposed flood wall. See sheet C‐201, wall begins at STA 30+31 while the MCI line appears to cross at 30+25 and back over after the end of the wall.

Answer: Contractor to hand dig test pit to determine precise location of the MCI line.

Question 19: Are we to include (2) pipe penetrations in this bid item even though there appears to be no conflict? Note this is a LS bid item.

Answer: Pipe penetrations to be included.

Question 20: No spec or details are provided for the conduit or conduit trench

Answer: Sheet ES – 101 has been added.

Question 21: Bid Item 0014 is for FOC. Is this allowance only covering the design, cutting, pulling and splicing of the fiber optic cable through the new conduit?

Answer: Allowance to cover the designing, pulling, prepping and splicing the new fiber optic cable once the path has been established by the contractor.

Question 22: C‐103 related to the Weir raising includes notes in the details indicating conduit relocation but no other information is provided? Please clarify scope.

Answer: Sheet C‐103 has been revised.

Question 23: We have discovered an apparent conflict in the drawings. Please refer to C‐105, left side, middle which has a note “Grassed Top of Levee Sta 28+00 to Sta 34+49”. Refer to C‐302 which shows a 10’ wide paved top in the cross sections. Also refer to C‐303 which also shows a 10’wide paved top. Please clarify as there is a considerable cost difference between the paving section and grass.

Answer: Cross sections on Sheets C‐302 and C‐303 have been revised.

Question 24: In regards to the project mentioned above, are there any union requirements?

Answer: Construction Wage Rate Requirements, formerly Davis‐Bacon Act, are applicable to this project. There is no regulation / law that governs the use of union or non‐union employees.

Question 25: Item 0007 – Load and Dispose of Unsatisfactory Material at Offsite Location – Please explain where the 4000 CY of material will be derived from, since the removal of the existing B‐1 Berm is to be paid under line item 0004 and the overall onsite excavation is approximately less than 2000 CY?

Answer: The author of the question may be confusing the topsoil with the embankment material.

Question 26: Item 0008 – Borrow Material – The total volume of onsite fill including raising the existing spillway, the levee extension, general fill at new swales, floodwall and behind the sheet pile cut‐off wall amounts to approximately less than 10,000 CY. With the understanding that borrow fill will not be utilized for levee embankment, please explain where 40,400 CY will be utilized on the project site and for what reason.

Answer: Includes the weir raising, embankment material and regrading of the area. We believe that the 40,400 CY is appropriate.

Question 27: Item 0010 – Contaminated Non‐Hazardous Material Removal ‐ Please provide soil analytical reports for contaminated material and also explain where the 4000 CY of material will be derived from? Please note that soil analytical reports are necessary to properly determine disposal costs, which vary based on level of contamination, constituents and facility acceptance criteria.

Answer: Soil analytical report was submitted with Amendment #001. Volume is based up experience with Contract B1, and calculations based upon the survey and the design template.

Question 28: Bid Item 0015 calls for resetting approximately 5050 SF of Articulated Concrete Block.

The specifications allude to providing new ACB for this item. Is the intent for this item for resetting the existing ACM on site in the event it needs to removed and replaced?

Answer: The articulated concrete blocks will be reinstalled depending on the need to repair the existing concrete blocks during the course of construction.

Question 29: What is the intent for the material in Bid Item 0008 – Borrow Material since it just meets the backfill spec and not the levee material spec?

Answer: The plans show areas of the project other than the levee that require borrow materials for backfill such as the floodwall excavations, the area between the floodwall and sheetpile retaining wall in the brook, the areas to be raised between the levee and the back of the houses (i.e. Plan C‐302), etc.

Question 30: Page 62 of 162 of the solicitation states that “The bid guarantee shall be 20% of the offeror’s price or $3,000.00, whichever is less.” Is the $3000.00 a typo? We want to provide the proper bond.

Answer: Correct amount is $3,000,000

Question 31: The specifications state that no excavation work can be performed between May 1 and July 31. Can sheeting and concrete work be performed during that timeframe?

Answer: Portions within the 50ft riparian zone will be subject to the prohibition.

Question 32: There is no paint spec provided other than for black Coal Tar epoxy in Section 09 97 02.

Sheet S-503 references that spec and a color “B” for the exposed wall. Please provide clarification to this requirement and a material specification for other paint, if the intent is to not have the wall painted with coal tar epoxy.

Answer: Please see specification 09 97 02 paragraph 3.5 Painting Schedule table System NO. 25.

Question 33: The pay item for 0008 Borrow Material, this pay item will be used for any backfill, embankment and levee material required for pay items 0001, 0002, 0003 and 0011 correct?

Answer: Borrow material to be used for backfill, embankment and levee material.

Question 34: Are there any activities in addition to what is shown on the plans that would justify the 730

Calendar Days to complete this project?

Answer: No anticipated additional activities.

WAGE RATES:

General Decision Number: NJ170057 01/06/2017 NJ57

Superseded General Decision Number: NJ20160057

State: New Jersey

Construction Type: Heavy

County: Middlesex County in New Jersey.

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.20 for calendar year 2017 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015.

If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.20 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2017. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date

0 01/06/2017

BRNJ0004-001 11/01/2016

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON.....................$ 40.00 29.29

CARP0006-014 05/01/2016

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER........................$ 45.94 57%

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

CARP0715-007 11/01/2016

Rates Fringes

Millwright.....................$ 46.55 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.

CARP1556-003 05/01/2014

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Dock Builder) Concrete form work..........$ 42.07 40.74 All other work..............$ 42.07 40.74

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.

ELEC0456-010 05/30/2016

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN

Cable splicer...............$ 55.44 68.25% Electrician.................$ 49.06 68.25%

Work on line voltage of 440 volts and over: 10% per hour additional.

Work from trusses, scaffolds and ladders 40 ft. or more from the ground or floor; or under air pressure; or over conveyors or moving equipment or machinery: 10% per hour additional.

ENGI0825-021 01/01/2016

Rates Fringes

Power equipment operators:

GROUP 1.....................$ 47.70 29.80

GROUP 2.....................$ 46.05 29.80

GROUP 3.....................$ 43.91 29.80

GROUP 4.....................$ 42.41 29.80

GROUP 5.....................$ 40.69 29.80

Hazardous waste removal work:

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is in direct contact with hazardous material, and when personal protective equipment is required for respiratory, skin and eye protection: 20% per hour additional.

PAID HOLIDAYS:

New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided

1) that the worker works three of the preceding five work days before the holiday; or, the work day before the holiday and the work day after the holiday; and, 2) that the worker works the work day before and the work day after the holiday.

DEFINITION OF GROUPS:

GROUP 1:

Backhoe, Including Backhoe Track; Boom; Concrete Paving Machine; Crane (all types, including overhead and straddle traveling type); Drill (down-the-hole drill, rotary drill, self-propelled hydraulic drill, self-powered drill);

Elevating Grader; Excavator; Front End Loader (5 cu. yd.

and over); Piledriver (length of boom, including length of leads, shall determine premium rate applicable)

GROUP 2:

Backhoe Loader Combo; Concrete Pumper; Grader/Blade (Finish);

Hoist; Hydraulic Crane, 10 Tons and under; Front End Loader (2 cu. yd. but less than 5 cu. yd.); Scraper; Side Boom

GROUP 3:

Asphalt Spreader; Bulldozer; Compressor(2 or 3) (in Battery) (within 100 ft.); Crusher; Forklift; Front End Loader (1

cu. yd. and over but less than 2 cu. yd.); Lull; Mechanic;

Paver, Asphalt; Roller, Blacktop; Tractor;

GROUP 4:

Broom; Compressor (Single); Farm Tractor; Front End Loader (under 1 cu. yd.); Roller, Grade; Pump

GROUP 5:

Oiler

IRON0011-011 07/01/2016

MIDDLESEX COUNTY (Northern Half of County)

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Ironworkers:

Reinforcing.................$ 39.24 42.92 Structural, Ornamental, Rigger......................$ 41.54 42.92

IRON0068-016 07/01/2016

MIDDLESEX COUNTY (Southern Half of County)

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Ironworker Reinforcing.................$ 44.55 20.88 Structural, Ornamental, Rigger......................$ 46.54 20.88

Hazardous waste removal work, on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is required to wear Level A, B or C personal protection: $3.00 per hour additional.

* LABO0172-009 09/01/2016

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Laborers:

Common or General Laborer;

Landscape Laborer, Power Tool Operator...............$ 37.60 27.35 Pipelayer...................$ 38.30 27.35

Hazardous waste removal work:

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is required to wear Level A, B or C personal protection: $3.00 per hour additional.

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is not required to wear Level A, B, or C personal protection: $1.00 per hour additional.

New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided that the worker works three days for the same employer within a period of ten working days consisting of five working days before and five working days after the day upon which the holiday falls or is observed.

LABO0222-013 07/01/2012

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LABORER

MASON TENDER:

Cement/Concrete.............$ 29.35 23.07

PAIN0711-023 05/01/2016

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Painters:

Work on bridges (Major Bridges Designed for Commercial Navigation)......$ 52.38 26.05

PAIN0711-024 05/01/2016

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Painters:

New Construction Brush and roller...........$ 38.42 22.09 Repaint work, on projects on which no major alterations occur.

Brush and roller...........$ 28.74 18.47

PLUM0009-028 07/01/2016

MIDDLESEX COUNTY (does not include the Boroughs of Dunellen and Middlesex; Township of Piscataway; Borough of South Plainfield)

PIPEFITTER.......................$ 47.47 35.51

Service and Repair..........$ 37.18 19.88

PLUMBER..........................$ 47.47 35.51

Service and Repair..........$ 37.18 19.88

PLUM0024-021 05/01/2016

MIDDLESEX COUNTY (Boroughs of Dunellen and Middlesex; Township of Piscataway; Borough of South Plainfield)

PLUMBER..........................$ 51.41 32.69

PLUM0475-021 05/01/2016

MIDDLESEX COUNTY (Boroughs of Dunellen and Middlesex; Township of Piscataway; Borough of South Plainfield)

PIPEFITTER.......................$ 47.32 31.71

TEAM0469-008 05/01/2015

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Truck drivers:

Dump Truck; Flatbed Truck;Pick up truck.........$ 37.60 29.085 Dump Truck; Flatbed Truck...$ 36.75 27.935 Off the Road Truck; Pickup Truck.......................$ 36.60 27.935 Off the Road Truck..........$ 37.75 29.085

Hazardous waste removal work:

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is in direct contact with hazardous material, and when personal protective equipment is required for respiratory, skin and eye protection: $3.00 per hour additional.

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, in a zone requiring Level A personal protection for any workers other than the truck driver: $3.00 per hour additional.

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site where the worker is not working in a zone requiring Level A, B or C personal protection: $1.00 per hour additional.

New Year's Day, President's Day, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

VACATION PAY CREDIT:

Workers working or receiving pay for 80 days within a year receive one week paid vacation (48 hours); 125 days receive two weeks paid vacation (96 hours); 145 days receive 15 days paid vacation (120 hours); 15 years seniority and 145 days receive 4 weeks paid vacation (160 hours).

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of "identifiers" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than "SU" or "UAVG" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the "SU" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)

and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION