W912ES24Q00860002.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 reason for this amendment is to extend the solicitation to 08/07/2024, to draw attention to the proposal requirements as stated in FAR 52.236-4005, and to clarify w ithin the scope of w ork that there is no pow er or w ater for the contractors to use.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Jul-2024

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 W912ES24Q0086

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Jun-2024

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

25-Jul-2024

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:

W912ES24Q0086

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 00 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

SUPPLY AND INSTALL

NEW NORTH WOODS NATURE THEMED PLAY SYSTEM

1. GENERAL

1.1. Scope of Work. The contractor shall furnish and install a new north woods nature themed play system, drainage system to prevent water from accumulating, with either a rubber mulch with black weed barrier and 8” plastic composite landscape timber border with staking or a poured in place rubber surface with a concrete border, both according to the manufacturers specifications. The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all plant, materials, equipment, supplies, labor, and transportation, and performing all work as required by the contract, in strict accordance with the specifications and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

1.2. Location of Work. The address for the work is 35507 County Rd 66 Crosslake, MN 56442.

1.3. Safety. All work shall be performed in accordance with all state, federal and local laws and regulations and the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual, EM-385-1-1.

A copy of this manual can be found online at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

1.4. Pre-Construction Conference. Prior to the start of work, the Government will schedule a preconstruction meeting in accordance with contract clause 52.236-26. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss project schedule, personnel, safety, security, and general contract requirements.

1.5. Payment. The contractor must submit an invoice, in accordance with contract clause 52.232-5, to the contracting officer or designated representative for payment

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Playground Equipment Description: The equipment to be supplied shall be north woods nature themed.

2.2. ADA: Playground equipment, playground surfacing, and borders must be ADA compliant or better.

2.3 Wood: Play system shall not include any natural, treated or painted wood material.

2.4. Minimum Number of Play Activities: A minimum of 16 different activities must be provided. (Examples: tube slide, spiral slide, shimmy bars, monkey bars, bubble panel, binoculars, rock wall, stair climber, cargo chain ladder ship’s wheel, etc.)

2.4.1. Playground Must Contain Minimally:

Three slides Nature themed climber Both ground level and raised level activities

2.5. Ages: The play system shall be designed for children 5 through 12 years of age.

2.6. Child Capacity: Minimum 75 kids.

2.7. Height: The play system height should not exceed 16.5 feet.

2.8. Use Zone: The playground must fully utilize the use zone available while staying within all local, state, federal safety rules and regulations for playground equipment and use zones.

2.8.1 Minimum Use Zone: 50 feet by 40 feet.

2.8.2 Maximum Use Zone: 55 feet by 45 feet.

2.9. Rubber Mulch and Playground Border: The playground border shall be a black

8-inch plastic timber around the entire playground use zone. The impact material shall be either a brown or green rubber mulch meet all playground safety rules. A black weed barrier underlayment shall also be used in the playground area.

2.10. Pour in Place Rubber Surface with Concrete Border: The pour in place rubber surface shall be brown or green in color. A concrete border shall be used in place of the plastic timber border.

2.11. Playground Warranty: In addition to the requirements of contract clause 52.426- 21, the contractor shall provide its best commercially available warranty for the playground components.

3. NATURE THEMED PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION

3.1: Site Prep: The Contractor is responsible for all site preparation for installation.

3.2. Work Area: The Contractor shall conduct its operations in a manner that protects the surrounding areas and maintains a clean working environment in accordance with contract clauses 52.236-9 and 52.236-12. There is no power or water for the contractor to use. All construction debris shall be removed and disposed of off-site in accordance with local and state regulations.

3.3. Existing Impact Material:

Material will be excavated by the contractor as per playground installation instructions to allow for proper installation of the new play system.

All material excavated will be stockpiled within a half mile of the work site at a location designated for this purpose.

3.3. Installation of Play System: The Contractor shall install the new playground system, drainage system, borders, and impact surface during the hours of 08:00-16:00, Monday-Friday at the Cross Lake Recreation Area. The Contractor is responsible for receiving, unloading, and storage of the unassembled play system until it is installed.

Storage is not available on site.

3.3.1: The north woods nature themed playground shall be installed within the area provided according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The play system must meet all national, state, and local safety codes and must be ADA compliant.

3.4. Installation of Border and Rubber Mulch Impact Surface Material: If the government chooses this option all rubber mulch and borders shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

3.5. Installation of Pour in Place Rubber Surfacing with concrete border: If the

Government chooses this option, the contractor shall provide and install a pour in place rubber surfacing in lieu of the rubber mulch surfacing and plastic borders. The pour in place rubber surfacing shall be brown or green in color. A concrete border shall be used in place of the plastic timber border. The pour in rubber surfacing and concrete border shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s specification to ensure it meets all playground safety rules.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 23-Jul-2024 01:00 PM to 07-Aug-2024 01:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

52.215-4005 Preparation and Evaluation of Quotes (Construction)

Basis for Award. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will use a comparative evaluation process as defined in FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) using the factors described below: (1) Technical Qualifications of Play System; (2) and Recent Relevant Experience; and (3) Price:

Technical:

Qualifications of play system:

a. Offerors shall attach a detailed narrative description and layout of their proposed play activities and included in the play system and foot print

b. Offeror shall attach a detailed description of the chosen rubber mulch with a plastic composite border and the optional pour in place rubber flooring with a concrete border.

c. The system offered must meet the minimum system requirements described in the scope of work. The description of the play system being offered should also include manufacturer and information on the warranty being provided.

Recent Relevant Experience:

a. The offeror shall submit documentation for five similar projects that were successfully completed in the previous five years. The projects must have included at least the minimum number of play activities listed in the scope of work and have used either the rubber mulch or pour in place rubber matting.

b. Documentation must include a separate narrative describing each similar project that includes at a minimum:

Contract completion date.

Name and point of contact of owner (Phone Number and Email Address).

Contract number or project number (if applicable).

A description of system installed.

If experience from a subcontractor is submitted, a letter of commitment from that subcontractor must be provided, or the Government will not include the experience of the subcontractor in the evaluation.

c. The Government will also consider the performance/quality of the work submitted as relevant experience. This will include inquiries to the point of contact regarding the following at a minimum: cost, schedule, performance, and management of subcontractors. The Government may also utilize other sources in it determination of acceptable performance/quality such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or a NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ- 0).

Price:

a. The offerer shall provide a pricing schedule for the play system being offered in accordance with the solicitation requirements.

Evaluation Approach.

(1) The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in

FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation, but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

(2) Technical: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the solicitation.

(3) Recent Relevant Experience: The recent relevant experience evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the quoter’s record of recent relevant experience. This evaluation may be based on the contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

(4) Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices, including all options The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum.

(a) Options. The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by determining which option is most advantageous to the Government and meets the overall requirements of the solicitation.

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