W912DW23B0005R0001 Yakima River at Union Gap Ecosystem Restoration.pdf

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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

W912DW23B0005R0001

Yakima River at Union Gap Ecosystem Restoration Project CP Section 1135, Yakima, WA

(see continuation page)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Dec-2022

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 W912DW23B0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Nov-2022

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

01-Dec-2022

CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE

ATTN: CENWS-CT

4735 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, BLDG. 1202

SEATTLE WA 98134-2388

W912DW 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DW23B0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

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W912DW23B0005R0001

Yakima River at Union Gap Ecosystem Restoration Project CP Section 1135, Yakima, WA

1. This amendment one (0001) provides for the following changes:

a. Provide/clarify site visit information.

2. The due date and time for bids of 29 Dec 2022 at 2:00:00 p.m. LOCAL TIME remains the same.

3. The attached revised sections are to be replaced in their entirety. Specifications changes are generally identified, for convenience, either by strikeout for deletions, and double underlining of text for additions or a single dark line in the margin. All portions of the revised sections shall apply whether or not changes have been indicated.

4. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by number and date on bid.

Encl:

SF1442 (revised)

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM local time.

(c) Participants will meet at-- NC Machinery located on 2100 Terrance heights Dr Yakima, WA 98901

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SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

CAUTION AND INSTRUCTIONS

! ! ! C A U T I O N TO B I D D E R S ! ! !

1. BUSINESS HOURS: For the Seattle District Corps of Engineers are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

BEFORE SIGNING AND MAILING THIS OFFER, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING, AS

FAILURE TO PERFORM ANY ONE OF THESE ACTIONS MAY CAUSE YOUR OFFER TO BE

REJECTED

2. AMENDMENTS: Have you acknowledged receipt of ALL amendments? If in doubt as to the number of amendments issued, please contact the representative listed on the Information Page.

3. AMENDED SECTIONS: If any of the amendments furnished amended sections, the amended sections must be used in submitting your offer.

4. MISTAKE IN OFFER: Have you reviewed your offer price for possible errors in calculation or work left out?

5. OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: The minimum offer acceptance period is specified in block 13D of SF1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award. Please ensure that you allow at least the stated number of calendar days for the Government to accept your offer.

6. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT: Contractors are required, before receipt of contract award to ensure that their firm is registered in the government web site entitled System for Award Management (SAM) and that all information required is current and up to date.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

7. GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

The Offeror’s bid shall be submitted electronically, as described below in Item 9, Bid Submittals.

The IFB will provide the Government address and receipt date for bid submittal. The Offeror’s bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids in prohibited.

8. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS:

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the U.S. Government’s Contract Opportunities website at: https://www.SAM.gov under Solicitation Number W912DW23B0005. A list of interested vendors (potential offerors and subcontractors) is available on the web site (registration required) with the solicitation announcement.

NOTE: www.SAM.gov is the new official U.S. Government website for Contract Opportunities.

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the websites for any amendments. The Offeror shall submit in the bid all requested information specified in this solicitation.

Additional information regarding this solicitation and potential Offerors and/or subcontractors is available at http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting.aspx.

9. Bid Submittals

In strict compliance with guidance relating to the current situation with COVID-19 and social distancing, the only authorized transmission method for bids in response to this solicitation is electronically via email online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (E-

MAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Please send bids to Contract Specialist Charles Idle charles.d.idle@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Robert Gonzalez at robert.l.gonzalez@usace.army.mil.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC BIDS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all bids shall be submitted electronically through email. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the e-mail notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in the File Description).

FILE NAMING CONVENTION: Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description. Please see examples below. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

W912DW23B0005-FIRMNAME-Bid W912DW23B0005-FIRMNAME-Amendments W912DW23B0005-FIRMNAME-Bid Bonds

A completed bid includes:

- Fully executed Form 1442-with amendments acknowledged

- Bid Bond

- Fully completed Bid Schedule

- Criteria

- Completed Reps and Certs from @SAM.GOV and any fill in FAR clause incorporated by reference or by full text. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

Bid bond – The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent (20%) of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less. Bid Bonds (SF24) MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A Power of Attorney containing an original or electronic signature from the surety, which must be affixed to the Power of Attorney after the Power of Attorney has been generated. Computer generated and signed Powers of Attorney will be accepted if accompanied by a certification from a current officer of the surety attesting to its authenticity and continuing validity.

Current SF24 forms are available at the following website:

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP.

NOTE: Effective immediately, to respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) national emergency- Electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates. The following FAR deviations are applicable to this procurement:

• 52.228-11, Pledges of Assets (DEVIATION 2020-O0016), which removes the requirement for the Standard Form 28 to be sworn and notarized.

• 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction (DEVIATION 2020- O0016), which removes the requirements for seals on Standard Forms.

10. BID OPENING PROCEDURE- The virtual bid opening will occur 30 minutes after the due date and time for receipt of bids to allow for the downloading of emails. Virtual bid opening is scheduled for 29 December 2022 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time. Please use the following information:

The link to join the meeting /view on-line is:

https://usace1.webex.com/meet/robert.l.gonzalez

NOTE: It has been reported the ‘Call Me’ function is the simplest way to connect audio to the meeting. Please use this function if it is provided. Instructions for the ‘Call Me’ function- 1) Enter your phone number. 2) The system will immediately call the number you entered. 3) Answer and follow the prompts to join the meeting.

Join by phone

1-8774029753 Call-in toll-free number (ATT Audio Conference) 1-6366513141 Call-in number (ATT Audio Conference) 594 362 5 Access Code

*** Please note the Access Code is also the Security Code so you will have to enter the Access Code twice when connecting by phone. The bid opening will begin promptly at 10:30 AM so please allow time for connecting by audio and/or resolving any technical difficulties before the beginning of proceedings.

11. BID EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) does not commit the Government to pay, as a direct charge, any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid.

12. ACCURACY IN BIDS

Bids must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this IFB, (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C.

1001.

13. BASIS OF AWARD

BASIS OF AWARD Bids will be evaluated without discussions. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid, responsive to the invitation, will be most advantageous to the Government considering price and the price-related factors included in the invitation. In addition, the apparent low bidder must meet the Definitive Responsibility Criteria (DRC) as described in Section 00 22 00 in accordance with FAR 9.104-2. Award shall not be made until all required approvals have been obtained and the award otherwise conforms to FAR 14.103-2.

THIS PROCUREMENT IS:

100% Total Small Business Set Aside

SITE VISIT:

BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Register for solicitations at the Internet site:

http://www.SAM.gov/

FOR INQUIRIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: Contact the following individuals Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.:

Charles Idle, 206-316-3998, charles.d.idle@usace.army.mil AND Sonia Frees, 206-764-3516, Sonia.m.frees@usace.army.mil

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via ProjNet-Bidsm. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet-Bidsm is a web-based program that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and to view all questions by other bidders and answers by USACE. ProjNet-Bidsm can be accessed through ProjNetsm at https://www.projnet.org To access the ProjNet-Bidsm website the first time:

1) Click the Bid tab

BIDDERS ARE URGED and expected to inspect the site where construction is to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions which may affect the cost of performance of the contract, to the extent, such information is reasonably obtainable. In no event, will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for withdrawal of a bid after opening or for a claim after award of the contract.

Please email Charles Idle at charles.d.idle@usace.army.mil and copy Stephen Osgood at stephen.m.osgood@usace.army.mil to RSVP for the site visit. We need a headcount prior to the day of, so please provided the names of up to two (2) attendees including their company/organization name, cell phone number and email address no later than 3:00 PM PT on FRIDAY, 9 Dec 2022.

Site visit Date/Time: Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM local time.

LOCATION: Attendees will meet at NC Machinery located on 2100 Terrance heights Dr Yakima, WA 98901

Site Visit visual aid:

https://usace-nws.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e489f0abefb544bbaf100a8bbd83fc62 Username: Yakima_TempUser Password: Yakima1135!

2) Click Bidder Inquiry. (The Agency is USACE.)

3) Enter the following information for access:

1. The Bidder Inquiry Key: 4YPZSB-98H4C3

2. Valid business contact information (e.g. Company name, contact person, business address, phone number and email address). (required on first project only)

3. Establish Secret Question and Answer which will be used as a password (required on first project only)

For subsequent access use your email address, the Bid Inquiry Key and response to the

Secret Question to access the ProjNet-Bidsm Module.

4) Submit technical questions. When an answer is posted to a question, the question and answer is then available for all other bidders to review.

5) For questions about the ProjNet-Bidsm, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800-428- HELP (4357), which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone).

No response will be posted to inquiries after the Close of Business on the third business day preceding the solicitation due date. All bidders will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses in ProjNet-Bidsm prior to bid submission. Nothing in the solicitation is changed unless an amendment is sent out.

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