A22_AMENDMENT_0001_W912EE21Q0026.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

Refrence solicitation No. W912EE21Q0026 for the PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF B AND C STONE TO THE UPPER POOL OF LOCK AND DAM

3, RED RIVER WATERWAY AT COLFAX, LA is amended as follow s

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Apr-2021

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 W912EE21Q0026

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Apr-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, 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

15-Apr-2021

CODE

VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY ST

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

W912EE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912EE21Q0026

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

The scope of work and cover pages are hereby revised and replaced in its entirety.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The standard size code has changed from 500 to 750.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Global Changes

CLIN 0001 -- CLIN 0003

The NAICS code has changed from 212319 to 212312.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

SPECIFICATIONS

TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

GRADED C STONE AND B STONE,

1. GENERAL. The Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to furnish and deliver 9600 tons of C-Stone and 1250 tons of B-Stone. All materials shall be delivered by flat top barges measuring not less than 35’ wide by 195’ long and each barge shall be equipped with a bull rail on one side.

The contractor shall deliver the stone to the upper pool of Lock and Dam 3, Red River Waterway at Colfax, LA. The Government will transport the loaded barges to Red River Mile 152.0 for unloading and return all empties to the point of delivery. The Contractor shall commence delivery of the stone within 7 days after notification from the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative. It is estimated the delivery date will be on or about 7 June 2021. Upon notification to deliver, the materials shall be shipped in intervals at no more than 4 barges per shipment. Materials shall be delivered in the following sequence 1st) C-Stone, 2nd) B-Stone. Commencement of each interval shipment will be coordinated between the Government representative and the Contractor to accommodate construction progress.

2. General Option. The Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to furnish and deliver an optional 6,300 tons of C-Stone. All materials shall be delivered by flat top barges measuring not less than 35’ wide by 195’ long and each barge shall be equipped with a bull rail on one side. The contractor shall deliver the stone to the upper pool of Lock and Dam 3, Red River Waterway at Colfax, LA. The

Government will transport the loaded barges to Red River Mile 152.0 for unloading and return all empties to the point of delivery. The Contractor shall commence delivery of the stone within 7 days after notification from the

Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative. Upon notification to deliver, the materials shall be shipped in intervals at no more than 4 barges per shipment. Materials shall be delivered in the following sequence

1st) C-Stone, 2nd) B-Stone. Commencement of each interval shipment will be coordinated between the Government representative and the Contractor to accommodate construction progress.

3. DEMURRAGE. Demurrage shall be paid to the contractor in the event unloading operations by the Government are delayed. Demurrage charges shall begin after the barges have been retained more than 30 days from the date of receipt of the barge at the delivery point.

4. STONE. All materials shall meet the requirements of all applicable sections of the attached specifications.

All submittals required by the attached specification shall be provided for approval prior to shipment.

5. MEASUREMENT. Measurement for all stone delivered will be by the barge displacement method with measured weights rounded to the nearest whole ton. Barge displacement tables shall be provided all barges providing shipment.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

6a. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security

Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204- 9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

6b. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

6c. Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

6d. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The

Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

Note: When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment

Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

(End of Summary of Changes)

PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF B AND C STONE TO THE UPPER POOL OF LOCK AND

DAM 3, RED RIVER WATERWAY AT COLFAX, LA

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation Number W912EE21Q0026 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue one Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This solicitation is being issued under a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS code for this procurement is 212312 – Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, requires a contractor to purchase and deliver B and C stone to the upper pool of lock and dam 3.

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDDING SCHEDULE:

COMPLETE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDDING SCHEDULE

ARE POSTED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THIS SOLICITATION.

The government intends to make one award for one firm fixed price contract. Offers for less than the required delivery will not be accepted. The Government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to hold discussions if determined advantageous to the Government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best proposed pricing in their initial offer.

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org). Offerors are encouraged to submit questions at least 2 days prior to solicitation due date, in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access.

The Solicitation Number is: W912EE-21-Q-0026 The Bidder/Offeror Inquiry Key is:

VWDZE65SRCHW

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

https://www.projnet.org/

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Bidders/Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-

HELP

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S.

veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warriors Program- http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.T. Chamber of Commerce Foundation-Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans-Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

Notes to Offerors:

BIDDING SCHEDULE MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTE.

Quotes are due Wednesday 28, April 2021, not later than 012:00 p.m. CST, to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: Ollie Hardaway. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email, providing that they are complete and provide all required information to:

Ollie.hardaway@usace.army.mil.

For information concerning this solicitation, contact Ollie Hardaway at the above email or by phone at 601-631- 5705 or Dustin Cannada by email at Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx http://www.dol.gov/vets/ http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_-_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf mailto:Ollie.hardaway@usace.army.mil mailto:Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil by phone at 601-631-7546.

• You are responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments if any posted with it.

• Offerors should check the beta.sam.gov web site often for modifications to this solicitation.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their quotes arrive prior to the scheduled closing time.

• Quotes sent must be clearly identified for Solicitation No

W912EE-21-Q-0026 to the Attn. of Ollie Hardaway, Vicksburg District Contracting Office, CEMVK-CT-S.