W912ES20B0014-0001 Amendment 0001.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

The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to change to the date/time and procedures for Bid Receipt and Opening, and address questions from industry.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Apr-2020

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 W912ES20B0014

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Mar-2020

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 X 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 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

24-Apr-2020

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E 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:

W912ES20B0014

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

BID SUBMISSION & OPENING

COVID-19 BID SUBMISSION AND OPENING PROCEDURES

The COVID-19 situation has impacted the USACE St. Paul District’s ability to conduct Acquisition processes based on normal practices. The following change is intended to assist in the continuation of the acquisition process in a transparent manner. The changes will allow bidders to submit a bid, participate in a public bid opening while ensuring compliance with social distancing amid COVID-19 Pandemic.

In order to meet the challenges associated with social distancing, USACE, St. Paul District has transitioned from an in-person bid opening to Telephone Conferencing (telecom).

RECEIPT OF BIDS (HAND CARRIED OR MAIL)

HAND CARRIED BIDS: Public access to USACE St. Paul District Headquarters, 180 5th Street, Suite 700, St.

Paul, MN 55101 is currently restricted to the entrance vestibule located on 5th street. However, hand carried bids will still be accepted between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm on 27, 28 and 29 April, and between 8:00am and 2:00pm on 30 April, 2020. Once you have arrived at the entrance vestibule located on 5th St., call 651-290-5291 or 651-346-9278, an individual from the Contracting Officer will then meet you to accept the bid package.

Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the following information on the outside:

Bidders Name Bidders Address Solicitation Number: W912ES20B0014, Hydraulic Unload of Dredged Material Bid Receipt Date: 30 April, 2020 (or as amended) Bid Receipt Time: 2:00

MAIL OF BIDS

Bids may be mailed but shall be received before the date and time at the location designated for receipt of bids.

Failure to submit the bid package so as to reach the Government at the location designated for receipt of bids, by the date and time set for receipt of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid. Sealed bid envelope shall be identified with the same information on the outside of the envelope as indicated in above. See Federal Acquisition Regulation 14.304.

Mailing Address:

Contracting Division Attn: Ken Eshom (IFB No: W912ES20B0014)

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

2. BID OPENING

Vendors participating in the public bid opening Telephone Conference shall perform the following:

Bid Opening Date: 30 April, 2020 at 2:00pm CT

Dial Telephone Conference No: 888-273-3658 Access Code: 1044493 Security code: 8274

USACE Contracting will be on the line starting at 1:45pm to take attendance prior to bid opening.

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS & RESPONSE

Response to Inquiry ID 8491317 – RE: Section 401 Water Quality

Inquiry may be viewed on ProjNet.org

Attached area the current IA DNR state water quality standards. More information can be found on their state webpage here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water-Quality/Water- Quality-Standards

The pdf (attached) is located here: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ACO/chapter/567.61.pdf It is important to note that these could change at any time, so contractors should refer to the website and the current water quality standards included in Chapter 61 of the state's administrative code (Section 567) before starting the project. I've outlined the requested standards below as of today, but contractor's should verify these values closer to the project construction timeline to be certain.

As stated in the attached 401 Water Quality Certification document (effective June 25, 2014), this reach of Buck Creek is designated Class A2 (Secondary Contact Recreational Use); Class HH (Human Health);

and also Cold Water Aquatic Type - Type 1 Class B(CW1). Definitions for each of these classes are listed in the attached IA DNR State Water Quality Standards(Chapter 61, Section 567). To my knowledge, these designations and classifications are still current today. Cross-referencing these classifications with the existing standards would yield the following thresholds for the Buck Creek discharge point:

Turbidity:

61.3(2)

f. The turbidity of the receiving water shall not be increased by more than 25 Nephelometric turbidity units (NTUs) by any point source discharge.

Dissolved Oxygen (from Table 2):

Minimum value for at least 16 hours of every 24-hour period = 7.0 Minimum value at any time during every 24-hour period = 5.0

PH: 61.3(3)(b)(2) pH. The pH shall not be less than 6.5 nor greater than 9.0. The maximum change permitted as a result of a waste discharge shall not exceed 0.5 pH units.

Temperature: 61.3(3)(b)(2) Temperature.

2. No heat shall be added to streams designated as cold water fisheries that would cause an increase of more than 2°C. The rate of temperature change shall not exceed 1°C per hour. In no case shall heat be added in excess of that amount that would raise the stream temperature above 20°C.

Above are the current standards for the requested metrics as of today. Keep in mind that there are other water quality requirements listed in Chapter 61 that may apply such as for Ammonia, E. Coli, TSS, and other chemical constituents. See also paragraph 6, 7, and 8 in the attached Water Quality Certification for more information.

Background data is to be collected before the project, but closer to the project construction timeline. As we discussed previously, the contractor should minimally collect background data before the project starts, and tests should continue during and for a short time after the project concludes.

As far as reference points go for water quality sampling, the reference points should be upstream at least 50 feet above the mixing zone and the sampling point should be at least 50 feet below the mixing zone. Reference points could be slightly further away depending upon accessibility to Buck Creek so long as they are in a reasonable location to collect the intended information.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 29-Apr-2020 02:00 PM to 30-Apr-2020 02:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)