W912ES23B0010 Corps Island Stabilization - Bidder Inquiry Key 29Sep23.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

The purpose of Amendment 0001 to W912ES23B0010 Corps Island Stabilization Project is to prove a revised Bidder Inquiry "Key" Number in the Instructions to Bidders. See highlighted change on Page 2.

No other changes to PLANS or SPECS have been made.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Sep-2023

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 W912ES23B0010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Sep-2023

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

29-Sep-2023

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, ST PAUL

332 MINNESOTA STREET

SUITE E1500

ST PAUL MN 55101-1323

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912ES23B0010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. 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

Clause 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 The Solicitation Number is: W912ES23B0010 The Bidder Inquiry “Key” Number is: TB97E2-6S9EV2

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.

2. SEALED BID SUBMISSION and BID OPENING INSTRUCTIONS.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District office is preparing to move, and thus the ability to conduct Acquisition processes through normal practices is impacted. 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.

In order to meet the challenges without office space, USACE, St. Paul District has transitioned from an in-person bid opening to a Telephone Conference bid opening.

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

The sealed, hand-carried, courier-delivered 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: W912ES23B0010 Corps Island Bank Stabilization Bid Receipt Date: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 (or as amended) Bid Receipt Time: 2:00pm Central

HAND-CARRIED or COURIER-DELIVERED BIDS: Public access to USACE St. Paul District Headquarters, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E1500, St. Paul, MN 55101 is restricted to the entrance located on the 15th floor of the East tower. Hand-carried bids will be accepted by Government Contracting employees between the hours of

8:30am and 5:00pm on non-Federal holiday weekdays up to the bid due date and time. The security guard CANNOT sign for or accept a bid. If for some reason the building is locked or the guard is gone, please call 651-290-5409 or 651-290-5444 and an individual from the Contracting Office will 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: Jesse Onkka (IFB No: W912ES23B00010)

USACE - ST. PAUL

332 Minnesota St. N., Suite 1500

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.

b. SEALED BID OPENING

To participate in the public sealed bid opening on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 2:00pm (or as amended):

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-669-234-1177 US Toll 1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free

Meeting Number Access Code: 1995 95 1842

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

IN PERSON:

Contractors to meet on the 15th floor near the elevators / guard desk and will be brought to the sealed bid opening room.

3. 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 below, 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.

4. FACSIMILE OF BIDS AND MODIFICATIONS THERETO WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

5. This solicitation and any forthcoming amendments will only be available on https://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. All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern.

a. For the purpose of initial evaluation of bids, the following will be utilized in resolving arithmetic discrepancies found on the face of bidding schedule as submitted by the bidder:

(1) Obviously misplaced decimal points will be corrected;

(2) Discrepancy between unit price and extended price, the unit price will govern;

(3) Apparent errors in extension of unit prices will be corrected;

(4) Apparent errors in addition of lump sum and extended prices will be corrected.

b. For the purpose of bid evaluation, the Government will proceed on the assumption that the bidder intends its bid to be evaluated on the basis of the unit prices, the totals arrived at by resolution of arithmetic discrepancies as provided above and the bid will be so reflected on the abstract of bids.

8. UNBALANCED BIDS. The government may reject as non-responsive any bid that is materially unbalanced between contract line item numbers or sub-items on the bidding schedule. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices that are significantly less than cost for some work and significantly more than cost for other work. A materially unbalanced bid may be rejected if the Contracting Officer has a reasonable doubt as to whether the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the government even though it may be the low evaluated bid. Additionally, a bid that is unbalanced so as to be tantamount to an advance payment will be rejected as non-responsive even if acceptance of the bid would result in the lowest overall cost to the government.

Reference is made to paragraph (d) of clause 52.214-19, “Contract Award – Sealed Bidding – Construction.”

9. REQUIREMENT FOR BID GUARANTEE. Each bidder shall submit with its bid a Bid Bond (current version of Standard Form 24) with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government or other security as provided in the clause BID GUARANTEE in the form of twenty percent (20%) of the bid price or $3,000,000 whichever is lesser. The bid bond penalty may be expressed in terms of a percentage of the bid price or may be expressed in dollars and cents.

10. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS. Before a bid is considered for award, the bidder 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, and plant available to be used in performing the work.

11. ALL-OR-NONE QUALIFICATIONS. A vendor must provide a price on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. The Government will award on an “All-or-None” basis. Evaluation of bids will be based upon only the total price included on the pricing schedule for all items to include Option pricing. If options are included in the pricing schedule the evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the applicable option clause in the solicitation.

(End of Summary of Changes)