B08_Amendment_0001.pdf
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- W912EK26QA048
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This is a Standard Form 30 Amendment to Solicitation for the Starved Rock Lock and Dam boiler replacement project, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island Arsenal. The amendment, effective August 20, 2026, modifies solicitation W912EK26QA048 to add scope regarding water filtration equipment upgrades.
The contractor must remove one existing steam boiler, supply and install one Cleaver Brooks M5-100-5000-150ST packaged steam boiler, install one new Cleaver Brooks 100-gallon stainless steel condensate return boiler feed system, and upgrade the water filtration system. The boiler specifications include a 5,000 MBTU input capacity, 150 psi design pressure, 100 psi operating pressure, and diesel/2 oil fuel capability with direct spark ignition. Water filtration work includes installing a bleach injection system, two HE Filter Clear depth filters with automatic backwash, an iron removal system, and replacing carbon in existing carbon cells. The existing boiler must remain operational until March 31, 2027; removal cannot begin until April 1, 2027. All submittals, approvals, and deliveries must be completed prior to boiler removal. Installation begins April 1, 2027, with completion required by June 1, 2027, working Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The contractor is responsible for verifying dimensions and site conditions before finalizing equipment orders and must provide specification sheets, dimensional diagrams, O&M manuals, wiring diagrams, manufacturer warranties, test reports, and delivery lead times within five days of award. Delivery location is Starved Rock Lock and Dam, Ottawa, Illinois. Technical inquiries must be submitted to Kate Behrens at Katherine.D.Behrens@usace.army.mil no later than August 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offers 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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER
NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)
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) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. DATE SIGNED
Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
CODE FACILITY CODE
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Solicitation/Contract Form
The following changes have been made:
Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT OF MEASURE PRICE
ILWW FY26 Starved Rock Lock Boiler 1 EACH
PURCHASE DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
Objective:
The contractor shall provide a proposal for all equipment, materials, and labor to remove one (1) existing steam boiler, supply and set in place one (1) Cleaver Brooks M5 steam boiler, install one (1) new Cleaver Brooks condensate return boiler feed system, and upgrade the water filtration system located on the dam at Starved Rock Lock and Dam.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will provide the transportation and crane support required to get the new boiler from land to the doorway of the boiler house.
Due to the demand for steam in the winter months, the existing boiler must remain operational until March 31, 2027. Removal of the existing boiler shall not begin until
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April 1, 2027. All submittals, approvals, and deliveries shall be completed prior to removal of the existing boiler, unless otherwise specified below under Submittals.
The contractor will have 8 weeks to complete the requirements below.
The work shall meet the following requirements.
New Boiler Specifications:
1. Cleaver Brooks M5-100-5000-150ST Packaged Boiler
2. Membrane Waterwall Watertube design
3. Application: Steam
4. Fuel Series: Diesel/2 Oil
5. Boiler ignition fuel shall be Diesel/2 Oil (Propane will not be accepted).
6. Boiler Capacity: 5,000 MBTU Input
7. Design Pressure: 150 psi
8. Operating Pressure: 100 psi
9. Safety Valve Setpoint: 125 psi
10. Safety Valve Relieving Requirement: Full Capacity
11. Safety Valve Relieving Capacity: 4124 pph
12. Gas NOx Emissions Level: NA
13. Oil NOx Emissions Level: Uncontrolled
14. Gas CO Emissions Level: NA
15. Oil CO Emissions Level: 90 ppm
16. Available Site Voltage: 460/3/60
17. Burner Modulation: Low-High-Low
18. Blower Motor: 5 HP TEFC (460/3/60)
19. Blower Motor Starter: IEC
20. Oil Atomization Type: Pressure - Direct Drive
21. Minimum Burner Oil Flow: 17.8 gpm
22. Maximum Burner Oil Flow: 35.7 gpm
23. Burner Oil Turndown: 2:1
24. Burner Ignition Type: Direct Spark
25. Kunkle Safety Valve Arrangement (125 psi HPS):
Safety Valve #1: Inlet Size - 1 1/2in (Full Capacity)
26. Stack Connection: 16in Sleeve
27. Steam Nozzle Connection: 4in Flanged 300lb. R.F.
28. Feedwater Connection: 1in NPT (Back)
29. Blowdown Connection: 1.25in NPT (Front)
30. Surface Blowoff Connection: 0.75in NPT
31. Main Low Water Cutoff: McD-M 157 Automatic Reset On/Off
32. Auxiliary Low Water Cutoff (ALWCO): W3E-2 Manual Reset On/Off Internal Probe
33. 3in Dial Stack Thermometer
34. 4.5in Dial 0-300 psi Pressure Gauge
35. Built-in soot washers
36. Hinged Wind Box
37. Soot Washer Connection: 0.25in NPT
38. Soot Washer Drain Connection: 2in NPT
39. Bypass Oil Train Nozzle (QTY:3 Per Boiler)
40. Safety Shutoff 2 Way Valve Solenoid
41. Low Oil Pressure Switch
42. Modulating Control: Steam (Pressure)
43. Operating Pressure Limit Control
44. High Limit Control: Steam
45. Pressure Control Piping and Elbow Plugs: 0.75in Sch 80 Carbon Steel
46. Main Power Distribution Type - Rotary UnFused Disconnect 30 AMP
47. Individual Power Distribution Type - Fuse Package Mounted in Control/Entrance Panel - CCT Protection - Blower Motor Protection
48. Electronic Sounder Audible Alarm
49. Alarm Silence Switch
50. Common All Function Alarm
51. 22 mm LED Light Package with Standard Labels Mounted on Control/Burner Panel - Green Fuel Valve Light, Red Flame Failure Light, Red Low Water Light, White Load Demand Light
52. Field Assembled Unit: No
53. Designed, constructed, and hydrostatically tested in accordance with the ASME
BPVC.
54. CSA tested, approved, listed, and labeled.
55. The contractor shall provide 1/2" plate aluminum to fit underneath the factory boiler base/skid to prevent corrosion of the boiler steel.
Boiler Replacement:
1. Disconnect all associated fuel lines, electrical apparatuses, panels, pumps, flue and piping from the existing boiler.
2. Remove and dispose of existing steam to feed water heat exchanger.
3. Remove any obstacles, piping, and lighting at double door entry as needed.
4. Removal of doors and frame May be necessary (76" W x 98" H). The contractor is responsible for reinstalling the frame and doors if removed.
5. Supply and install rigging necessary to safely remove the existing CB M4 boiler and prepare to set the new CB M5 boiler in place.
6. The contractor is required to have the boiler delivered to the site. The Technical POC will coordinate with the contractor what day and location to set the boiler in preparation for transportation to the dam via USACE crane barge.
7. Remove the existing boiler from the room and prepare for USACE to deliver the new boiler and lift the old boiler off the dam in succession. USACE will bring the old boiler to a land location for the contractor to take possession of. The contractor will dispose of the boiler from government property.
8. Clean the area of debris and set in place one (1) new Steam Boiler that meets the requirements under "Boiler Specifications".
9. The boiler shall be set on aluminum plating to separate the boiler base from the concrete to minimize corrosion.
10. Install new controls and safeties on the new boiler.
11. The existing boiler has an emergency stop button on the outside of the building that will need to be connected to the new boiler and be fully operational.
12. Connect all associated fuel oil lines, piping, electrical apparatuses, and flue to the new boiler.
13. Reinsulate new piping where required and repair any existing insulation that may have been damaged. 2" thick wall insulation shall be used.
14. Install removable insulation blankets on flanges and unions to facilitate future maintenance.
15. The contractor is responsible for verifying that the new boiler will fit within the footprint of the existing boiler.
16. After demolition of the existing boiler the contractor shall patch any unused holes in the floor and patch/insulate around any new piping installed through the floor.
17. Reinstall doors if removed and make all necessary repairs to doors, frames, or masonry as needed.
18. Provide training for on-site staff on operations and maintenance of the boiler.
19. Provide O&M manuals for the new boiler.
Boiler Feed System (BFS) Specifications:
1. Provide one (1) new Cleaver Brooks Model BFS Condensate Return Storage and Feed Tank, 100 Gallon Stainless Tank.
2. Required Feedwater Components: Tank, Controls (Trim), Stand, Pump
3. Total Pumpset System Operating Pressure: 115 psi
4. Feedwater Tank Type: Atmospheric Feedwater Tank
5. Feedwater Tank Design Pressure: Atmospheric
6. Feedwater Tank Storage Time: 10 Minutes
7. Tank Sizing Criteria: Total Boiler Horsepower
8. Feedwater Primary Water Source: MakeUp at 50 psi
9. Pump Control Type: Manual
10. Feedwater Chemical Feed Quill (316SS)
11. Feedwater Tank Drain Valve: 2"
12. Feedwater Internal Steam Heater: ET134-.75
13. Sizing Info: Self Actuated Assembly for HPS; 100 psi Steam; 8.3 GPM MU; 150 F Temp Rise; ET134-.75" Steam Control Valve, Sparge Tube, and Strainer Size (Steam Required: 706.3 pph)
14. Feedwater System 1 Suction Tapping: 2.5in 150 psi Flange
15. Pumpset Information: (2) - 1 Pump w/ 1 Pump Backup, Intermittent
16. Pump Info: Connection Size- 1.25in, Flow- 13 gpm, Design Head- 255.3157895 ft, Dead Head- 311 ft, Motor- 2HP (460/3/60;TEFC), NPSHr- 2.1 ft
17. Feedwater System 1 Suction Piping: 1.5in Class: 150 Type: Carbon Steel
18. System 1 Feedwater Suction Manifold 2.5in Class: 150 Type: Carbon Steel
19. Feedwater System 1 Discharge Piping: 1.25in Class: 150 Type: Carbon Steel
20. PWS Tanks Pump Piping Stand
21. Feedwater System 1 Discharge Piping Pressure Gauge: Dry
22. Feedwater Stand Height: TBD By Engineering Construction: Stand Material
23. Feedwater Level Control Transmitter Type: Square D Float
24. Feedwater Primary MakeUp Valve: 1/2" Magnatrol Solenoid
25. Sizing Info: Based on Full System Flow, max. flow is 8.3 gpm (Cv: 3.5)
26. Feedwater Level Indication: Gauge
27. Feedwater Low Water Cut Off and Alarm: Nema 1 Switch
28. Feedwater Entrance Panel Enclosure: NEMA 12
29. Feedwater Control Circuit Transformer Rating: 0.3kVA
30. Feedwater Main Power Distribution: Fused Disconnect 30AMPS NEMA 1 (FW Main Power Distribution Panel)
31. Feedwater System 1 Individual Power Distribution: Fused 30AMPS (FW Entrance Panel - NEMA 12)
32. Feedwater System 1 Motor Starter: Contactor (9 AMPS)
33. Feedwater Audible Alarm: Electronic Sounder
34. Feedwater Audible Alarm Silence Switch for Electronic Sounder
35. Feedwater Pump Run Light: Green
Boiler Feed System (BFS) Installation:
1. Remove the old feed tank to include any electrical and piping or any other existing equipment that is not needed and dispose of from government property.
2. The contractor is responsible for verifying the existing site conditions, pertaining to removal of the existing feed tank and placement of the new tank in the space provided.
3. Clean the area of debris and set in place one (1) new Cleaver Brooks Model BFS Condensate Return Storage and Feed Tank, level and anchor to the floor as required.
4. The tank must be made of stainless steel.
5. Connect all required piping and electrical as required.
6. Insulate piping and the tank as required.
7. Startup and test operation. The work will not be considered complete until the boiler, feed tank, and water filtration system have been tested for proper operation and found to be satisfactory.
8. Provide training for on-site staff on operations and maintenance of the BFS.
9. Provide O&M manuals for the BFS.
Water Filtration Equipment:
1. Install bleach pump, solution tank, static mixer, and injection equipment before the pressure tank. The pump will be wired to the pressure switch.
2. Remove the existing screens and replace them with two HE Filter Clear depth filters with automatic backwash capability.
3. Install an iron removal system with backwash capability.
4. Replace the carbon in the existing carbon cells and dispose of old carbon.
5. Replace any damaged or non-working water filtration equipment.
6. Reconfigure existing piping for the work described above and install vacuum breakers.
7. The new system will be required to have the ability to backwash and simultaneously supply the appropriate flow rate to the boiler.
8. Upon completion of the work described above, the contractor will start, program the system, calibrate the system and test the system for proper operation.
9. Provide training for on-site staff on operations and maintenance of the water filtration system.
10. Provide O&M manuals for the water filtration system.
Submittals:
The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the government prior to the commencement of any field activities.
Schedule-
1. Submit a detailed project schedule.
Boiler-
1. Specification Sheets (Submitted within five days of award)
2. Dimensional Diagram (Submitted within five days of award)
3. Provide O&M manual
4. Wiring Diagram
5. Manufacturer Warranty
6. Test Fire Report
7. ASME Data Report
8. Provide the lead time for delivery of the boiler. (Submitted within five days of award)
Condensate Return Feed Tank-
1. Specification sheets (Submitted within five days of award)
2. Dimensional Diagram (Submitted within five days of award)
3. Provide O&M manual
4. Wiring Diagram
5. Manufacturer Warranty
6. Provide the lead time for delivery of the feed tank. (Submitted within five days of award)
Water Filtration Equipment-
1. Specification sheets (Submitted within five days of award)
2. Dimensional Diagram (Submitted within five days of award)
3. Provide O&M manual
4. Layout of equipment
5. Manufacturer Warranty
6. Provide the lead time for delivery of the equipment. (Submitted within five days of award)
**See pictures in attachment 0001 of the boiler building and the existing boiler system.
**Completion Date, Packaging and Acceptable Delivery Days and Times:
The vendor shall begin installation April 01, 2027, and complete all requirements by no later than June 01, 2027. The work shall be performed Monday-Friday between 7am-4pm.
Note:
** The contractor shall verify all dimensions, existing piping, wiring, and site conditions before finalizing the equipment order to include the boiler, feed tank, water treatment equipment and any other equipment involved in this project.
** The contractor will be responsible for determining in what order to install the boiler and feed tank.
**The work described in this scope will not be considered complete and satisfactory until all the equipment has been tested by the contractor and then inspected by the POC's listed below.
Site Visits:
The contractor will be able to conduct site visits during the solicitation. Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit.
Site visits shall be conducted Monday-Thursday between 8-3pm and depends on availability of site personnel.
Delivery Location:
Starved Rock Lock and Dam
950 N. 27th Road
Ottawa, IL 61350-9736
Technical POC:
Matt Whitley, matthew.d.whitley@usace.army.mil, (812)837-2551
Site POC:
Matt Brown, matthew.c.brown@usace.army.mil
Invoices:
Send invoices to Matt Whitley, matthew.d.whitley@usace.army.mil
MVR.03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VIA EMAIL
Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Kate Behrens, at Katherine.D.Behrens@usace.army.mil no later than 19 August 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Central Time.
MVR.14
REVOLUTIONARY FAR OVERHAUL (RFO)
Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement; EO 14275, Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base and Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-25-26, Overhauling the Federal Acquisition Regulation (May 2, 2025), Class Deviation 2026-O0038 was issued by the Department of War effective February 1, 2026 announcing the US Government is operating under the
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Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), which specifically mandates the use of the RFO for FAR Part 52 and its applicable clauses. All legacy contracts will follow the legacy FAR through completion, unless specifically modified. All future procurements will align with the streamlined RFO. It is incumbent upon any potential offerors to verify the current status of the RFO clauses and meet the revised criteria under the deviation.
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ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5001
UNITED STATES
KATHERINE BEHRENS, EMAIL: KATHERINE.D.BEHRENS@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: (309) 794-5909 AdminBy:
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