Solicitation Amendment-0003.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

Solicitation No. W912EQ21B0003 for Harbor Dredging is amended as follow s:

1. Change to Instructions for Bidders.

2. SEE SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-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 W912EQ21B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Mar-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, 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-Apr-2021

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MEMPHIS

167 N. MAIN STREET

MEMPHIS TN 38103-1894

W912EQ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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W912EQ21B0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

A. BIDDING MATERIAL – Copies of the Solicitation, Specifications, and drawings forms are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. Prospective offeror should submit technical questions concerning this Request for Proposal via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet. (See Paragraph M Below). All other inquiries should be emailed to the Contract Specialist, sequoria.l.wilson@usace.army.mil

B. BID DOCUMENTS: The following documents must be submitted with a bid:

1. SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award

2. Schedule of bidder prices

3. Representations and Certifications (Section 00600)

4. All amendments must be acknowledged

5. Financials

6. Equipment list

C. SITE VISITS – Bidders should inspect the job site prior to submitting a bid. Site Visits may be coordinated by mail or telephone (COLLECT CALLS NOT ACCEPTED) between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM, exclusive of Federal holidays. The point of contact to schedule a site visit for this Request for Proposal is Mr. Jack Ratliff, Area Engineer, at 901-579-4706 or email jack.d.ratliff@usace.army.mil. See Section 00100, clause 52.236-27 Alt I, entitled “Site Visit (Construction)”.

D. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK – Bidders should visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work and the general and local conditions that can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve offeror from the responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Government will assume no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers or agents prior to the execution of the contract, unless included in the Request for Proposal, the specifications or related documents. See Section 00700, clause 52.236-3, entitled “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”.

E. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - Due to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, the Government is taking precautions to ensure the safety and health of all Contractors and Government employees. All submissions to this bid announcement shall be submitted electronically through DoD Safe. Bids will be opened at the time set for opening in the Invitation for Bids. Their content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested.

As soon as practicable after bid opening, an abstract of bids will be available through our web page at: https://beta.sam.gov Contract Opportunities under attachment Abstract.

(1) NO paper copies, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Electronic Proposal Submission is required through the Army’s Electronic File Sharing Service, DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil).

(2) The DoD SAFE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. There are no user accounts for SAFE. Authentication is handled via email. Anyone has access to DoD SAFE, and the application is available for use by anyone. See the attached SAFE “Getting Started Guide” has information on how to utilize the system (https://safe.apps.mil/about.php).

F. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPLOADING FILES -

(1.) Send an email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist to receive the link to drop off your proposal. This will need to be completed five (5) business days prior to proposal due date.

a. Sequoria Wilson, Contract Specialist at: sequoria.l.wilson@usace.army.mil

b. Priscilla Sweeney, Contracting Officer at: priscilla.g.sweeney@usace.army.mil

(2.) You will receive an email with the link to submit your drop-off. The link will be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the proposal due date.

(3.) Short Note to the Recipients: Click the Add Files or Drag and Drop your files. For file description, enter W912EQ21B0003-FIRMNAME.

(4.) Click Upload button to send documents.

(5.) Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified. (Government-issued Common Access Cards ((CACs)) are not required).

File Size Limitations: Offerors are advised to follow the DoD SAFE instructions for uploading files. DoD SAFE supports delivery up to 8GB. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections to upload it to the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

File Naming Convention: 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:

• W912EQ21B0003-FIRMNAME-VOLUME I

• W912EQ21B0003-FIRMNAME-VOLUME II

Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description. Please see examples above.

File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each submittal shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Font size shall be 10 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized (larger page sizes (such as 11x17 foldouts, etc.) will be counted as two (2) pages.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within DoD SAFE site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (i.e. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Bidders are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.214-7.

Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

As another precaution, the Federal building is closed to the public for viewing. In lieu of this, there will be a conference phone line available for all who are interested in attending the bid opening. Bid opening call-in information:

USA Toll-Free: 844-800-2712 Meeting Number: 199 287 9032 Password: XswdDpz3$92

G. BIDDER’S ADDRESS – Prospective bidders should indicate in the bid, the address to which payment and/or correspondence should be mailed, if such address is different from that shown for the bidder on Standard Form 1442 Block 14.

H. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR OPENING BIDS - The right is reserved as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or modify the specifications or drawings or both prior to the date set for receiving Request for Proposal. Such revisions and amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or modifications to this Request for Proposal. If the revisions and modifications are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices or both, the date set for Request for Proposal may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing officer will enable offerors to revise their proposal. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for proposals.

I. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - NINETY DAY OFFER GUARANTEE (See SF 1442 Block 13d)

Bidders are advised to review CLASS DEVIATION REVISIONS-FAR 52.219-14- Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2019-O0003) and 52.291-27 Notice of Service- Disabled-Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2019-O0003) implemented by the Small Business Administration in accordance with FAR part 19.

J. EXPLANATION OF PROVISION/CLAUSE NUMBERS UTILIZED IN THIS

SOLICITATION –

1. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions/clauses are numbered as follows:

52.252-1.

2. Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions/clauses are numbered as follows: 252.204-7000.

3. Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS), provisions/clauses are numbered as follows: 5152.237-9000.

4. USACE Acquisition Instruction (UAI) provisions/clauses are numbered as follows:

52.249- 9000.

K. REQUIRED SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION - By submission of a bid, the bidders acknowledges the requirement that prospective awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this quote. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227- 2423, or at: http://www.sam.gov.

L. BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS - To establish its responsibility, bidders may be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial resources (including recent financial statements or audits), plant available to be used in performing the work and, if applicable, an approved sub-contracting plan in accordance with FAR 9.104-1. All documents relevant to establish a bidder’s responsibility shall be made available as soon as practicable after receiving proposal; but, not later than 3 days after request by the Contracting Officer or the authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer.

The Government may perform a price realism analysis as a part of its fair and reasonable price determination. A price realism analysis may also be used for the purpose of measuring a Bidder’s understanding of the requirements, to evaluate whether the Bidder can realistically perform the requirements at the fixed price proposed, and to assess the risk to the Government inherent in the bid.

M. NOTICE OF BONDS AND INSURANCE - The following proposal/contract information is applicable only if the proposal/contract is over one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000):

1. PERFORMANCE BONDS. The penal amount of the performance bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received within ten (10) days after receipt of contract award. See Section 00700, clause 52.228-15, entitled “Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction”.

2. PAYMENT BONDS: Within ten (10) days after receipt of contract award to the offeror whom award is made, one (1) bond, with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, shall be furnished; namely a Payment Bond (Standard Form 25A). The penal amount of such bonds shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. See Section 00700, clause 52.228-15, entitled “Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction”.

3. INSURANCE: The accepted offeror shall provide adequate insurance, within ten (10) days after receipt of contract award. See Section 00800, entitled Insurance Requirements and Section 00 80 00.00 11, Special Contract Requirements --- Additional Insurance References.

N. POST AWARD SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - Within ten (10) days after receipt of contract award, the contractor shall submit an acceptable performance bond, payment bond and certificate of insurance. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice of award, the contractor shall provide an approved Accident Prevention Plan, Environmental Protection Plan and Quality Control Plan. (See Sections 00 80 00.00 11, 01 57 20.00 11, and 01 45 04.00 11) Within ten (10) days prior to commencement of work under this contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer’s Chief of Security, a list of all Personnel, Vehicles and Equipment that may be used during the construction work under this contract. (See Sections 00800)

O. PROJNET BIDDER INQUIRY

1. Prospective Offerors should submit questions concerning this Request for Proposal via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet.

a. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective offerors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access.

A prospective offeror who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective bidder once the reply is available for viewing.

b. The Solicitation Number is: W912EQ21B0003

c. The Bidder Inquiry Key is: M5XSFC-UWRMNE

Specific Instructions for First Time 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 USACE.

(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.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

(1.) For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

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

(3.) Identify the Agency. This should be marked USACE.

(4.) Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

(5.) Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

(6.) Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your

Secret Question.

(7.) Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires Seven (7) business days prior to bid opening to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Oral explanations or instructions are not binding. Any information given to an offeror which impacts the offer will be given in the form of a written amendment to the solicitation.

N. BUSINESS INTEGRITY- The apparent successful offeror as a condition for award of any contract resulting from this solicitation may be required to execute a certificate related to Business Integrity.

O. AVAILABLILITY OF FUNDS -Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer IAW FAR Part 52.232-18 – Availability of Funds.

(End of Summary of Changes)