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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

1. Revise the Bid Schedule to add Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0005 and revise CLIN 0004.

2. Revise Specifications.

3. Revise Draw ings G-002, S-102, S-103, M-L3-33/6 (attached).

4. Revise clauses 52.211-10 (Alt 1), 52.211-12, and 52.236-27.

5. Add the follow ing Special Contract Requirement: "Exception to 52.211-18".

6. Incorporate "Reference Photographs" (attached).

See Continuation Pages for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Nov-2013

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 W912ES-14-B-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Nov-2013

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

21-Nov-2013

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST PAUL

180 5TH STREET EAST

SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912ES-14-B-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been added by full text:

BIDDING SCHEDULE (AMENDMENT 0002)

ITEM

NO

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Performance and Payment Bonds

1 LS ____________ ____________

0002 Fabrication of Rail Clip Assemblies

1 LS ____________ ____________

0003 Demolition of Existing Tow Haulage

Rail Clips

690 EA ____________ ____________

0004 Tow Haulage Rail Clip Assembly

Installations

320 EA ____________ ____________

0005 Helper Boats (optional)

6 EA ____________ ____________

TOTAL _____________

REFERENCE PHOTOGRAPHS

Reference Photographs (Amendmen 0002): See attachment.

SPECIFICATION CHANGES (0002)

Amendment 0002 Specification Changes:

Underlined text is added and strikethrough text is deleted.

1. Section 01 14 00.00 13, Paragraph 3.4 CONTRACT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Replace the paragraph with the following:

With the exception of the painting repairs, all contract work shall be completed as specified in Contract Clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK. If the contract work, except for the painting repairs, is not completed during the non-navigation season (by approximately 7 March 2014), the Contractor shall provide a Helper Boat for the time period of approximately 7 March 2014 through the contract completion date for upstream bound towboats as necessary to maintain 24/7 lock operational capabilities until the tow haulage rail is operational.

2. Section 01 22 00.00 10, Paragraph 1.3.2 Fabrication of Rail Clip Assemblies

Edit the Payment sub-paragraph 1.3.2.1 as follows:

Payment will be made for furnishing all materials, equipment and labor and performing all operations necessary for providing 320365 new tow haulage rail clip assemblies as shown and specified. Work shall include, but not be limited to, fabrication and painting of rail clips, bed plates and shims; shop welding the riverward rail clips to the bed plates; and provision of all anchors, threaded rods and nuts.

The number of shims provided shall be according to the schedule on sheet S-102.

3. Section 01 22 00.00 10, Paragraph 1.4.1 Demolition of Existing Tow Haulage Rail Clips

Edit the Paragraph as follows:

Payment will be made for furnishing all materials, equipment and labor and performing all operations necessary to complete demolition of the existing tow haulage rail clips as shown and specified. Work shall include, but not be limited to, removal and proper offsite disposal or recycling of existing tow haulage rail clips, and cutting off of the existing tow haulage rail clip anchors flush with the concrete guidewall surface, and coating the surface of the cut off anchors with coal tar epoxy. Removal and temporary storage of the tow haulage rail and any other work required to complete the demolition shall be included in the bid price.

4. Section 01 22 00.00 10, Add Paragraph 1.4.3 as follows:

1.4.3 Helper Boat

1.4.3.1 Payment

Payment will be made for furnishing all materials, equipment and labor and performing all operations necessary for providing the services of a Helper Boat to assist upbound towboats and maintain 24/7 lock operational capabilities after the non-navigation season (approximately 7 March 2014) through the contract completion date or until the tow haulage rail is operational, whichever comes first. If the tow haulage unit is not operational after the contract completion date as specified in Contract Clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing a helper boat for upbound tows at no cost to the Government, in addition to any additional costs such as liquidated damages.

1.4.3.2 Measurement

Helper Boat assistance shall be measured for payment by each occurrence of the use of a Helper Boat to assist towboats transiting Lock No. 7.

1.4.3.3 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: each.

5. Section 02 41 00, Paragraph 3.1 DEMOLITION OF EXISTING TOW HAULAGE RAIL CLIPS

Edit the Paragraph as follows:

The Contractor shall remove all existing tow haulage rail clips, and cut off existing anchors flush with the concrete guidewall surface, and coat the surface of the anchors with coal tar epoxy. The Contractor shall employ methods that do not damage the existing concrete when removing the tow haulage rail clips.

SECTION 00 01 00 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

CLIN 0004

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 20.00 from 300.00 to 320.00.

CLIN 0005 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0005 6 Each Helper Boats (optional item)

NET AMT

SECTION 00 10 00 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (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) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Ms. Delene Moser Telephone: (651) 290-5183

(End of provision)

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been modified:

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) -

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c):

1. Complete all contract work, with the exception of painting repairs, no later than 21 March 2014.

2. While the interim completion date is 21 March 2014, the non-navigation season ends approximately 7 March 2014. In the event the contract work is not completed during the non-navigation season, the Contractor shall provide Helper Boats, as necessary, to maintain operational capabilities. Helper boats shall be provided for the period from the opening of the navigation season until the interim completion date.

Should the contractor fail to complete the work by the interim completion date due to non-excusable delays, the Contractor shall provide helper boats at no additional cost to the Government until all contract work, with the exception of painting repairs, is completed. (See also 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages – Construction.)

3. Complete all painting repairs no later than 30 June 2014. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The interim and final completion dates are based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by 15 January 2014. The interim and final completion dates will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of clause)

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $837.00 for each calendar day of delay after 21 March 2014 until all contract work, with exception to painting repairs, is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(End of clause)

SECTION 00 80 00 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

EXCEPTION TO CLAUSE 52.211-8

The unit price of CLIN 0005, Helper Boats (0005) is not subject to clause 52.211-18, Variation of Estimated Quantity.

(End of Summary of Changes)