B.08.03_Amendment 0001 W912DS24B0007 3 Jun 2024.pdf

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This document is an Amendment to Solicitation W912DS24B0007 for the Maintenance Dredging of the New York and New Jersey Harbor – Arthur Kill 50-Foot Channel Federal Navigation Project. The amendment extends the bid opening date from June 7, 2024 to June 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST to allow additional time for coordination with upland disposal facilities. The solicitation is a 100% unrestricted full and open competition with a HubZone price evaluation preference, under NAICS code 237990 with a size standard of $37,000,000. The project magnitude range is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Bids must be submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District, Contracting Division in New York, NY. The amendment also provides responses to several questions regarding dredging methods, disposal requirements, and the role of an independent dredging inspector.

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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

Bid Opening has been extended to 13 Jun 2024 at 2PM EST.

See Continuation Page.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Jun-2024

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 W912DS24B0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-May-2024

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 X is extended, 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

03-Jun-2024

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:

W912DS24B0007

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 0001

Q1. When does USACE anticipate award of the project?

A1. July-August of 2024.

Q2. When does USACE anticipate issuing the Notice to Proceed?

A2. August-September of 2024.

Q3. Is box-cutting of the slopes allowed?

A3. Per Section 35 20 23 Paragraph 3.2.7.2, “Dredging on side slopes must follow, as closely as practicable, the dredge area limits indicated on associated layout drawings”. In addition, per Section 00 90 02 Paragraph 3.1.1 (2), “The contractor must comply with all conditions of the Water Quality Certificate(s)”. The WQC / FCD for this project permit dredging to -50 feet MLLW plus 1 foot of allowable over dredge, with side slopes extending 150 feet orthogonal to the channel toe on a plane / slope of 1 foot vertical on 3 feet horizontal.

Q4. Is bed-leveling (dragging) allowed?

A4. Per Section 35 20 23 Paragraph 1.2.5, “An environmental bucket is required for this project…TOGS 5.1.9)”. Per Section 00 90 02 Paragraph 3.1.1 (2), “The contractor must comply with all conditions of the Water Quality Certificate(s)”. In addition, per Section 01 30 00 Paragraph 1.11, “…Should any shoals, lumps, or other lack of contract depth be disclosed by this examination, the Contractor will be required to remove same by dredging at the contract rate for dredging or by other method approved by the Contracting Officer, but if the bottom is soft and the shoal areas are small and form no material obstruction to navigation, the removal of such shoals may be waived by the discretion of the Contracting Officer and/or his Representative…”

Q5. There is much coordination with upland disposal facilities, along with the associated sediment analysis and review. Please allow an additional two (2) weeks for a bid due date of June 21, 2024.

A5. To allow time for all potential bidders to complete necessary coordination with upland disposal facilities, the bid opening date is hereby rescheduled to 13 June 2024.

Q6. The NJ DEP federal Consistency Determination / Water Quality Certification (dated February 12, 2024) states; “The permittee shall employ the services of an independent dredging inspector to monitor dredging activities twice per week.”- The specifications discuss the DMMESC requirement, but there is no further mention of this NJDEP inspector in the specifications. Is this inspector the responsibility of USACE?

A6. Yes, for this contract, the inspector is the responsibility of the USACE.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 07-Jun-2024 02:00 PM to 13-Jun-2024 02:00 PM.

The required performance has changed from New York & New Jersey Harbor, New York and New Jersey [Arthur Kill 50-Foot Channel]1. 100% Unrestricted Full and Open Competition with HubZone Price Evaluation preference.2. NAICS Code 237990, Size Standard $37,000,000.00.3. Project Magnitude Range: Betw een $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.4. Submit Bids no later than 2:00PM EST on 07 Jun 2024 to:U.S. Army Corps of

W912DS24B0007

Engineers New York District, Contracting Division 26 Federal Plaza, Room 16-300 New York, NY 10278-0090Due to heightened security at U.S. Government installations, all Bidders are instructed to allow ample time to get through the security checkpoint in order to have their bids delivered before 2:00PM on the date of the bid opening.5.

Contract Specialist is Jo Ann McCue, jo.a.mccue@usace.army.milPer AFARS 5132.702(a)(ii)(B) "Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract w ill be made until appropiated funds are made available". to New York & New Jersey Harbor, New York and New Jersey [Arthur Kill 50-Foot Channel]1. 100% Unrestricted Full and Open Competition with HubZone Price Evaluation preference.2. NAICS Code 237990, Size Standard $37,000,000.00.3. Project Magnitude Range: Betw een $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.4. Submit Bids no later than 2:00PM EST on 13 Jun 2024 to:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District, Contracting Division 26 Federal Plaza, Room 16-300 New York, NY 10278-0090Due to heightened security at U.S. Government installations, all Bidders are instructed to allow ample time to get through the security checkpoint in order to have their bids delivered before 2:00PM on the date of the bid opening.5. Contract Specialist is Jo Ann McCue, jo.a.mccue@usace.army.milPer AFARS 5132.702(a)(ii)(B) "Funds are not presently available for this acquisition.

No contract w ill be made until appropiated funds are made available"..

(End of Summary of Changes)

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