22Q0063 Solicitation_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 this amendment is to include a Question & Answ er section.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Jun-2022

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 W912ES22Q0063

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Jun-2022

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 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

13-Jun-2022

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:

W912ES22Q0063

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1. It doesn't look like NICET carries the IAW NBIS certification any longer. Are the 23 CFR 650.309 requirements sufficient for the Team Leader?

A1. In accordance with paragraph 5.1.1 of the Scope of Work, it is acceptable for one (1) team member to meet the requirements of 23 CFR 650.309, this person will be designated as the Team Leader.

Q2. Is the Team Leader member in addition to the 3-person rope access team, or can one member of the rope access team be designated as the Team Leader?

A2. In accordance with paragraph 5.1 of the Scope of Work, “The contractor shall provide a three (3) person rope access inspection team.” According with paragraph 5.1.1, “In accordance with 23 CFR 650.309 the inspection team shall have one (1) member designated as the Team Leader.”

Q3. Are the (2) additional team members with 5 years or more inspection experience in addition to the 3-person rope access team or should all rope access technicians also have 5 years minimum inspection experience.

A3. In accordance with paragraph 5.1.3 of the Scope of Work, “The remaining (2) members of the contractor’s inspection team shall be Rope Access Workers and / or a person(s) with a professional certificate and appropriate training, skills, and qualifications performing, under the direct supervision of a Rope Access Leader, Technician or Supervisor, standard rope access operations and, at a minimum has the skills necessary to perform rescue from rope access systems. An individual with a minimum Level II/III SPRAT or IRATA certification meets these requirements as laid out in EM 385-1-1.” AND in accordance with paragraph 5.1.4, “The remaining two (2) team members shall have a minimum of five (5) years of bridge inspection experience and shall maintain a current FHWA-NHI-130055 training certificate or subsequent FHWA-NHI-130053 refresher training certification.”

(End of Summary of Changes)