W912DS21B0008 Amendment 0007.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:

1. Answ er questions to prospective bidders for informational purposes only

2. Revise and re-issue specifications and drawings

3. Revise and re-issue notes section of the bid schedule

NOTE: Bidders must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specif ied 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 the 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

1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W912DS21B0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Aug-2021

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

18-Oct-2021

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 16-300

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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W912DS21B0008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0007

W912DS-21-B-0008

Amendment No.007

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

DRAWINGS

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- for Civil plans updates See pdf files included with amendment 007 -S-507 -C-505

2. The following DRAWINGS have been DELETED:

-None

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

-None

SPECIFICATIONS:

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

-WQC NYSDEC #2-6309-00187/00001- USACE OFFSHORE BORROW AREAS A-WEST & A-EAST

-RFA

Other files added: -borings and geotec memo from others

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

-None

3. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been REVISED and REISSUED in their entirety:

-Section 05 52 00 -Section 06 13 33

4. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED:

-None

REVISED SPECIFICATIONS:

-Section 05 52 00 -Section 06 13 33

Questions and Answers:

The following questions and answers are provided for information only. Nothing contained below amends or revises any provision of the solicitation.

This is for bidder’s reference only, and is not to be considered as a part of the Contract Documents.

Contract award will be based on what is contained in the printed Plans and Specifications in a hard copy format or Electronic Bid Set if provided and as posted in the FBO.

RFI SET #10:

Question 4. Will any geological logs/soil investigations be provided for the sheet pile wall and/or the timber pile locations?

Response: files added with this amendment

RFI SET #11:

Question 2. On Dwg S-506 the railing is indicated as being “mill finish aluminum”; Specification Section 05 52 00, 2.2.6 states “Provide anodized aluminum railings.” What type of railing is required?

Response: Mill finish. Specifications have been updated accordingly in Amendment 7.

RFI SET #12:

Question 2. Section 32 94 00 Paragraph 2.3.1 Please provide further specifications on acceptable coir mat and staking product. Does USACE have a more detailed spec on the product intended for this application?

Response: see dec site A fiber roll is a coir (coconut fiber), straw, or excelsior roll encased in netting of jute, nylon, or burlap to dissipate energy along streambanks, channels, and bodies of water and to reduce sheet flow on slopes.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/section4ecp2soilstab.pdf page 4.23

Question 3. What is the function for the coir mat as stated in 32 94 00 2.3.1, as the detail for placement on a sand dune slope is not common practice? Common practice for a coir mat is typical on slopes with dirt, and not sand.

Response: Increased stabilization from environmental elements, as requested by user.

Question 4. 43,200 SY of Coir mat is called for in the schedule of prices and it is shown in the cross over profiles but not shown on the plan view of the drawings. Could a plan view drawing be provided for where coir mat will be installed?

Response: No, will be added to dune reinforcement cross typical cross section sheets.

Question 5. DWG C-505, Note 8, “Coir Blanket to be installed from landward crest of dune to landward toe of Dune.” Please advise if the landward crest is inclusive of the 29’ wide top of dune, as highlighted in blue example, or if it starts at the top of crest as per the green highlighted example. Refer to attached C503 highlighted details.

Response: The coir blanket shall not cover the entire dune. The anchor trench shall be located 5’ from the landward edge of the dune crest. Please refer to sheet C-505

Question 7. Reference drawings R3-R7 appears to have blank pages or missing information on some drawings. Is this important information that should be included or is it not relevant?

Response: These files were provided by the local sponsor if there is any additional archived information is found we will provide them, however at this time the pages are blank. The files were as built for the boardwalk.

REVISED NOTE SECTION OF BID SCHEDULE :

1.Low bidder for the purpose of award will be the conforming bidder offering the lowest amount for the total base bid and optional bid items.

2.Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to prices for the Base Bid Items may be rejected. An unbalanced bid is one, which is based on the prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices, which are W912DS21B0008 0006 Page 20 of 28 significantly overstated for other work.

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

4.Bidders are reminded that they must bid on the issued plans and specifications as amended. Any deviations, conditions, or attachments made by the bidder himself thereto may render the bid non-responsive and may be caused for its rejection.

5.Tapering are included in the items and exact locations are on the plan sheets.

6.The Government is under no obligation to award any option. If Options are exercised, Bid items 0013, 0014, 0015, 0016, 0017, 0018 and 0020) will be exercised by December 31, 2024. No additional days will be added to the contract duration period. ITEMS 13-17 (options 1-5) is the additional cost to replace timber decking and railings for the crossovers listed.

7.The Government is under no obligation to award any option. If Option is exercised, Bid items 0019 will be exercised by December 1, 2022. No additional days will be added to the contract duration period