W912DS21B0008Amend0008.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. Answer questions to prospective bidders for informational purposes only

2. SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED

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 3

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 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

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

3.EFFECTIVE DATE

20-Oct-2021

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 0008

W912DS-21-B-0008

Amendment No.0008

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

DRAWINGS

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- None

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:

-None

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:

-None

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

-section 01 14 00 par 1.2.4 is revised to: "See Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Paragraph 3.5 Biological Resources for more information, and also NYSDEC WQCs and Request for Authorization to Proceed. There is relief from NYSDEC Permit No. 2-6309-00187/00001 condition 9 for the initial dredge operation because USACE is conducting a sturgeon acoustic tag monitoring study as stated in condition 10."

Par 1.3.1 is revised to: "Hydraulic beachfill placement must be constructed prior to reinforced dune and crossover construction, and base hydraulic fill must be completed by March 14, 2023. Proceed with the placement of the beachfill in a continuous manner along the shoreline moving generally east to west, starting at Beach 9th Street, or as directed by the COR. Place beach fill in maximum 1,000-foot-wide beach work zone/closure areas. Working in more than 1 closure area at a time shall be at the discretion of the COR and with coordination with local communities. Access to the beach for each community shall be maintained at all times except within the active established beach fill work zone(s).

Environmental restrictions apply to all dredging work."

W912DS21B0008

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 SAM.Gov.

RFIs:

Question 1. Amendment 0006, revised Bid Schedule CLINS 0018 & 0019

Amendment 0006 revised the bid schedule changing CLIN 0018 from “Dredge Re-Mob/De-Mob” to Seabeach Amaranth Pilot Study.

Why did the line item for “Dredge Re-Mob/De-Mob” get deleted? Which line item should the Contractor use to include the cost to remobilize to the project to complete the Option hydraulic fill required under CLIN 0019?

ANSWER 1: a line item for “Dredge Re-Mob/De-Mob” will not be necessary since the time frame for dredging may only occur from NTP to 14 March 2023. See revised notes section in amendment 0007 Option Clin 0019 maybe exercised on or before 1-Dec-2022 which is during the dredging window

Question 2. Seasonal/Activity Windows To protect sub-adult and adult endangered Atlantic sturgeon (Ascipenser oxyrinchus) within the New York Bight distinct population segment (DPS) that could utilize the borrow area listed in the project description during dredging activities, no dredging activity shall occur between April 1 and June 30 and between October 1 and November 30 of any calendar year to be protective of migrating and/or feeding, unless, on a contract-by-contract basis, the Department approves and incorporates alternative or modified activity/seasonal windows in the Authorization to Proceed.”

ANSWER 2: see revised but not reissues section 01 14 00 par 1.2.4 is revised to: "See Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Paragraph 3.5 Biological Resources for more information, and also NYSDEC WQCs and Request for Authorization to Proceed. There is relief from NYSDEC Permit No. 2-6309-00187/00001 condition 9 for the initial dredge operation because USACE is conducting a sturgeon acoustic tag monitoring study as stated in condition 10."

Question 3. Acoustic Tag Monitoring Study Relief from Condition 9, Seasonal/Activity Windows, will be granted for the initial dredge operation in exchange for a 12-month Atlantic sturgeon acoustic tag monitoring study conducted by the USACE in coordination with Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. A scope of work for the study must be submitted to the Department for approval before study activities begin.

ANSWER 3: see revised but not reissues section 01 14 00 par 1.2.4 is revised to: "See Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Paragraph 3.5 Biological Resources for more information, and also NYSDEC WQCs and Request for Authorization to Proceed. There is relief from NYSDEC Permit No. 2-6309-00187/00001 condition 9 for the initial dredge operation because USACE is conducting a sturgeon acoustic tag monitoring study as stated in condition 10."

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