W912ES21B0005 0001 - Solicitation Amendment.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 this amendment is to amend the specif ications and add bid submittal instructions to the solicitation.

All other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Feb-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 W912ES21B0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Jan-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-Feb-2021

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST PAUL

180 FIFTH STREET EAST

SUITE 700

SAINT 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:

W912ES21B0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

Section 01 71 23.05 13- 1.3 Available Data from the Government Request, which currently reads:

1.3 AVAILABLE DATA FROM THE GOVERNMENT

3D design files (.dgn), terrain models (.dgn) and digital terrain models (.dtm) are available upon request.

Converting these files to other formats is the Contractor's responsibility.

Is hereby changed to read:

1.3 AVAILABLE DATA FROM THE GOVERNMENT

3D design files (.dgn) are available upon request after Contract Award. These files are provided as a courtesy to the Contractor for its use. This is not a change to the contract and the contract documents govern. The Contractor assumes any and all risk associated with using these files; the Government does not warrant the accuracy of the files. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of any digital terrain modeling, quantity survey calculation and any other design or construction application using this data. The Government will not be responsible for any design or construction errors that may occur as a result of using this information. Converting these files to other formats is the Contractor's responsibility.

Site Visit:

A site visit was conducted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. The following vendors were in attendance:

Mohawk Valley Materials, Inc.

Taylor Construction, Inc.

Park Construction Co.

HSG Park JV, LLC Sellin Brothers, Inc.

RTS Shearing Greenstone Construction, Inc.

Tunheim Construction

The following have been modified:

INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

SAM REGISTRATION. All bidders must register and complete online representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov or www.beta.SAM.gov prior to the bid opening. Bidders that have not registered or completed their online representations and certifications may be rejected. Bidders are advised that the initial registration in SAM may take several weeks. The Government will review completed representations and certifications in SAM following the bid opening. Submission of paper copies of completed Representations and Certifications is NOT required with bid submissions.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.beta.sam.gov/

2. RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.1, the apparent low bidder will be requested to provide the following information:

a) A detailed description of the work to be self-performed and resources available to demonstrate the firm is capable of complying with: 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

b) Financial Statements, including balance sheets that identify major categories of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity; and profit and loss statements for the past three (3) years.

c) A Bank Certification of Financial Capability (line of credit).

Bidder qualification information, as referenced in Section 00 73 00 – Supplementary Conditions, must be received by the Contracting Officer within two (2) business days after the bid opening. This information will be treated as confidential commercial or financial information to the extent permitted by law under exemption 4 to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(4). The financial statements should be not over 60 days old. If over 60 days old, a certification should be attached stating that the financial condition of the firm is substantially the same or, if not the same, the changes that have taken place.

3. BIDDER INQUIRIES. Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must submit their questions using the ProjNet system at https://www.projnet.org.

Provision 52.214-6 requires that all inquiries be submitted in writing. To submit a new inquiry or to view inquiries submitted by other prospective bidders, users must be registered and signed into the ProjNet system. Bidders may register online at https://www.projnet.org (click on “Register”).

The following information will be needed to submit or view bidder inquiries:

Managing Agency: USACE

Solicitation Number: W912ES21B0005

Bidder Inquiry Key: A9BKBB-GQUKFC

Bidders shall submit inquiries not later than 10 days prior to bid opening in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary. Those who submit an inquiry will receive a system-generated email acknowledgement. All answers to inquiries will be posted in ProjNet after they have been reviewed by the USACE technical team. Bidders are advised to review the solicitation in its entirety and to review all previously submitted questions and responses prior to submitting a new inquiry.

4. IFB EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS. This IFB does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of materials or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting materials in response to this solicitation. Finally, the Government will not pay for or subsidize any costs incurred for attendance at the site visit.

5. Any forthcoming amendments will be available on this website: https://beta.SAM.gov. It is recommended that each registered firm check this website periodically for updates.

6. All Quantities are estimated except where unit is given as “EA” (each) or “JOB” (job).

7. FACSIMILE BIDS AND MODIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

8. Bidders are directed to FAR Clause 52.211-10, COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) - ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) for completion date requirements.

https://www.projnet.org/ https://www.projnet.org/ https://beta.sam.gov/

BID SUBMISSION & BID OPENING

COVID-19 BID SUBMISSION AND BID OPENING PROCEDURES

The COVID-19 pandemic situation has impacted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District’s ability to conduct Acquisition processes through normal practices. The following change is intended to assist in the continuation of the acquisition process in a transparent manner. These changes will allow bidders to submit a bid and participate in a public bid opening, while ensuring compliance with social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In order to meet the challenges and guidelines associated with social distancing, USACE, St. Paul District has transitioned from an in-person bid opening to a Telephone Conference bid opening.

1. BID SUBMISSION (HAND-CARRIED OR MAIL – authorized transmission methods)

The sealed, hand-carried or mailed, bid envelope containing the bid package must be annotated on the outside of the envelope as follows:

Bidders Name Bidders Address Solicitation Number: W912ES21B0005, FMM Southern Embankment Reach 1 Bid Receipt Date: 17 February 2021 (or as amended) Bid Receipt Time: 2:00pm Central

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 in downtown St. Paul.

However, hand-carried bids will still be accepted between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm on 11, 12, and 16 February 2021, and between 8:00am and 2:00pm on 17 February 2021. Once you have arrived at the entrance vestibule located on 5th Street, call 651-290-5406 or 651-290-5291, and an individual from the Contracting Division Office will then meet you to accept the bid package.

MAILED BIDS: Bids may be mailed to ensure receipt by USACE before the sealed bid due date and time at the following mail address:

Contracting Division Attn: Kevin Henricks (IFB No: W912ES21B0005)

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

Sealed bids received at the designated location after the required due date and time may be rejected. See Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 14.304.

2. BID OPENING

To participate in the public Telephone Conference sealed bid opening on 17 February 2021 at 2:00pm:

Join by phone +1-669-234-1177 US Toll +1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free Access Code: 199 341 0072 Attendee ID: #

USACE Contracting will be on the line starting at 1:50pm to take attendance prior to bid opening.

(End of Summary of Changes)