w912ds24b0014 amendment 0008.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:

-- Make changes to the Draw ings -- Make changes to the Specif ications -- Respond to RFIs (for informational purposes only)

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).

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Aug-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 W912DS24B0014

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Jun-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 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 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.

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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).

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Aug-2024

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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 16-300

NEW YORK NY 10278-0090

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W912DS24B0014

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

Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Phase II – Contract 4B

Port Monmouth, New Jersey

Amendment 0008

TO BIDDERS

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

DRAWINGS:

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

a. C-106

b. C-503

c. C-506

d. C-510

e. C-513

f. ES-109

g. ES-110

h. L-103

i. L-104

j. S-001

k. S-102

l. S-107

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

a. None

3. The following NEW DRAWINGS have been ADDED:

a. C-519

4. The following DRAWINGS have been DELETED:

a. C-512

SPECIFICATIONS:

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

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

3. The following SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

a. 02 61 13

b. Submittal Register

c. Table of Contents

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

a. None.

BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY

(Questions that may be of general interest to all Bidders 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 bidders “For Information Only” and do not revise the solicitation, plans or specifications.)

Bidder Inquiry 01: Specification Section 32 93 00, 2.1, par. 4 refers to "the Planting Tables as shown on the Plans".

Please identify which Plan Sheet contains this information.

Government Response: Refer to revised landscaping plans within this amendment.

Bidder Inquiry xx: Refer to drawing C-506, detail 1, note 2, where it is stated that the sluice gates shall be cast iron manufactured by Rodney Hunt. However, Spec Section 352226, specifies a different manufacturer and section 2.3 spells that “Cast iron Slide Gates and Flap-Gates shall not be Allowed”. Please clarify.

Government Response: Refer to amended C-506 Bidder Inquiry 02: Please show on plan the locations of the chain link fence and gate depicted on sheet C-507, as well as pipe swing gate on C-508.

Government Response: The chain link fence details are intended for staging area fencing. The pipe swing gate details are intended for levee access ramps as defined on C-515.

Bidder Inquiry 03: What is the contract pay limit for backfill that will be used to establish quantities for the unit price CLIN 005, Borrow Material? Will all required borrow material required to backfill the floodwall excavation, other than the toe drain sand, gravel and topsoil be paid under this item, or is there a limit beyond which it will not be measured and paid?

Government Response: Refer to Section 01 22 00.00 10 subparagraph 1.5.2.2 Measurement, “The total quantity of borrow material for which payment will be made will be measured by certified haul weight tickets divided by a representative unit weight of the material. The unit weight will be determined through a USACE certified laboratory analysis of the soil removed from the project site. The USACE certified laboratory, used for this purpose, will be hired and paid for by the Contractor.” Refer to FAR Clause 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity for additional information.

Bidder Inquiry 04: Bent 82 shows (4) battered piles per S-102 and (5) battered piles per S-107. Please clarify the correct battered pile count for Bent 82.

Government Response: S-107 has been amended to remove a battered pile in agreement with the original S-102. this monolith 82 has 4 battered piles.

Bidder Inquiry 05: Bent 132 shows (9) battered piles per S-103 and (8) battered piles per S-108. Please clarify the correct battered pile count for Bent 132.

Government Response: S-108 was been amended (refer to Amendment 6) to add a battered pile in agreement with the original S-103. There are 9 battered piles on monolith 132.

Bidder Inquiry 06: Please clarify the difference between Base Bid Item 0003 Contaminated Non-Hazardous Material 3,100 CY and Option Bid Item 0018 Contaminated Non-Hazardous Material 1,600 CY.

Government Response: The Base CLIN is for contaminated material expected between borings 14-32 and 14-33 (approx. STA 23+50 to STA 29+00). The Option CLIN will allow payment for costs associated with handling, transport, treatment and off-Site disposal of upland material if the quantity of the Base CLIN is exceeded during construction.

Bidder Inquiry 07: Bid Item 0017 is for the Remediation of Block 265, Lot 68, SCQ Aviation, Inc. Property, however no further information for this work has been provided in any of the bid documents. Please clarify the required scope of work and provide specifications for this bid item.

Government Response: Refer to Section 02 61 13 added in this amendment.

Bidder Inquiry 08: Please provide a profile for the water main improvements to be completed at Sta. 23+33 (Water Main Crossing at the Campbell Avenue Closure Gate depicted on Plan View, Drawing C-109)

Government Response: Profile provided on sheet C-109. The stationing in these sheets is correct, one stationing is for the project reference line, and the other is for the relocated utility lines.

Bidder Inquiry 09: Please clarify the intended purpose/use of Bid Item 0005 Borrow Material – 2405 CY and which material in the specifications is to be used for this item.

Government Response: Borrow material 2405 CY is for use on protected side of levee as needed beyond toe drain, and on sides of floodwall on unprotected side. Refer to 31 00 00.

Bidder Inquiry 10: Refer to drawing C-502 and clarify where in the project the temporary stone check dam will be constructed and what CLIN this work is going to be paid under.

Government Response: This feature will be used as part of the soil and erosion control measures during construction as needed. This work will be paid under CLIN 0006 Appurtenant Items.

Bidder Inquiry 11: Please provide the dimensions and specifications for the Aluminum Hatch Frame and Covers to be used for construction of the drainage structures C1-1 through C2-1?

Government Response: Dimensions may be taken from scaled drawings C-511 to C-517. Refer to

SECTION 33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES.

Bidder Inquiry 12: Specification 32 93 00 Paragraph 2.1.1.1 High Marsh Plantings states: “In the high marsh zone Spartina patens and Distichlis spicata plugs of 6" minimum height with roots of 2"x2" peat plugs will be planted 1' O.C. As shown on Sheet C-114, placement will be on the unprotected side from the outer limit of permanent easement line to the temporary easement line, over 0.42 acres.” However, there is no Plan Sheet C-114. Please clarify.

Government Response: Refer to L-101 through L-106 in lieu of C-114.

Bidder Inquiry 13: Plan Sheet C-510 has the title “Concrete Encasement Detail for Utility Crossings”, however there was no detail provided. Please issue the detail for the concrete encasement.

Government Response: C-510 concrete encasement detail has been added.

Bidder Inquiry 14: Detail 4 on Plan Sheet C-505 shows a solar powered “Road Flooded” sign. Please clarify how many are required and where they are to be located.

Government Response: There will be two solar powered “Road Flooded” signs required, with one at Campbell’s closure gate and one at the Broadway closure gate.

Bidder Inquiry 15: Please provide us with an Asphalt Pavement Section detail for Campbell Avenue and Broadway Road reconstruction at closure gates and underground utilities improvements.

Government Response: See detail 1 on C-504.

Bidder Inquiry 16: There is mapped Historic fill in the vicinity of the presumed project area (based on the layout of the geotechnical boring locations provided). Is the need for soil quality testing presumed for block/lots outside of the SCW Aviation parcel?

Government Response: No. Bidders should not SECTION 01 57 19 paragraph 3.4.1 Archaeological Resources which states “If, during excavation or other construction activities, any previously unidentified or unanticipated historical, archaeological, and cultural resources are discovered or found, activities that may damage or alter such resources will be suspended. Resources covered by this paragraph include, but are not limited to: any human skeletal remains or burials; artifacts; shell, midden, bone, charcoal, or other deposits; rock or coral alignments, pavings, wall, or other constructed features; and any indication of agricultural or other human activities. Upon such discovery or find, immediately notify the Contracting Officer so that the appropriate authorities may be notified and a determination made as to their significance and what, if any, special disposition of the finds should be made. Cease all activities that may result in impact to or the destruction of these resources. Secure the area and prevent employees or other persons from trespassing on, removing, or otherwise disturbing such resources. The Government retains ownership and control over archaeological resources.”

Bidder Inquiry 17: Please confirm that the Floodwalls between Sta. 7+98 to Sta. 8+28 (Transition Monolith 28) and between Sta. 12+78 to Sta. 13+08 (Transition Monolith 44) do NOT have the 3’ w x 1’ h concrete cap along the top of the wall as shown on Detail Nos. 1 & 2 on Plan Sheet S-520.

Government Response: Refer to S-304, S-520, and S-521 in Amendment 6.

Bidder Inquiry 18: The work shown on drawings ES-111B and ES-111C appears to have been recently completed.

Please confirm that this work is not a part of Phase 2 Contract #4B.

Government Response: All electrical work completed under Contract 4A is indicated as “existing” in this Contract 4B ES drawing set.

Bidder Inquiry 19: Drawings ES-108 and ES-109 are referenced in the contract documents but have not been provided. Please issue drawings ES-108 and ES-109 or confirm that they are not a part of Phase 2 Contract #4B.

Government Response: Match lines have been corrected in this Amendment 7 to resolve this confusion.

(End of Summary of Changes)