B.08 - Solicitation Amendment 0005 - W912HN25BA017 (Combind Specs).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

See changes below

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 31-Jul-2025

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

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Jun-2025

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W912HN25BA017

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 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

31-Jul-2025

CODE

USACE - SAVANNAH DISTRICT

100 W. OGLETHORPE AVE

SAVANNAH GA 31401

W912HN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912HN25BA017

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SECTION 00 00 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 00 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

AMD 0005 - SUMMARY OF CHANGES

A. CONTRACT CHANGES: The Bid due date has been extended from 5 August 2025 at 1:00 p.m., to 6 August 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHANGES: The revised Sections listed below (revised by

Amendment No. 0005) are hereby added to and made a part of the solicitation. Revised or added information is underlined and deleted information is struck out. Revisions can be located in the appropriate volume of specifications by searching for an asterisk and amendment number (i.e., *5). The replaced and added Sections listed below (replaced and added by Amendment No. 0005) are hereby added to and made a part of the solicitation; such Sections are replaced in their entirety and changes are neither underlined nor struck out. Deleted Sections are also indicated below.

Revised Sections Added Sections Replaced Sections Deleted Sections 01 14 00 35 20 23.13 01 57 19 35 20 23.43 35 20 23

C. CONTRACT DRAWINGS – File No. CWK0649:

There are no drawing changes with this amendment.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION, CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) SCHEDULE

The required response date/time has changed from 05-Aug-2025 01:00 PM to 06-Aug-2025 01:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDER

1. Pre-Award Information:

This Acquisition is Unrestricted. This is a Single Firm Fixed Price Contract for the FY25 Savannah Inner Harbor Maintenance Dredging in Chatham County, Georgia and Jasper County, South Carolina.

2. Submission of Bids:

a. Electronic Submission of Bids as per the instructions provided below in #3.

b. Current Financial Statement (e.g. the last three years financial statement, Annual Reports, UEI and Bradstreet ratings and/or number, etc.) Provide a list of all current contracts held, total dollar value, award date, anticipated completion, performance and payment bond amount. (The financial statement information will be protected from disclosure by the Contracting Officer.)

c. Contract shall be awarded to the responsive and responsible, lowest priced prospective contractor. Before award, to be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must furnish the following information with the submitted bid:

1) Standard Form 1442 completed and signed by an authorized person.

2) Unit and Total Pricing for all items in the bid schedule.

3) Bid Bond Guarantee per FAR 52.228-1.

d. Failure to provide a bid bond guarantee per FAR 52.228-1 could render your bid nonresponsive. An electronic copy of the bid guarantee must be submitted with the electronic bid submission.

e. In accordance with the Department of Defense Class Deviation 2020-O0016, an electronic copy of the Bid Bonds must be provided with your proposal. It is not necessary to mail in hardcopies of the bonds. In addition to submitting your Bid Bonds electronically with your bid, you may email the electronic copy of the bids bonds to the Contract Specialist at rohan.a.bryan@usace.army.mil, and the contracting officer at glenda.a.canty@usace.arm.mil.

f. Contractors are responsible for providing a timely and proper submission of Bid Bonds prior to the IFB due date and time. Please label the bid bonds to indicate the following:

Invitation For Bid No: W912HN25BA017 Due Date of Proposal: 6 August 2025 Time by which Proposals are Due: 1:00 p.m. (EST) Title of Project: FY 25 Savannah Inner Harbor Maintenance Dredging

g. Any applicable Teaming Agreements. Offerors submitting as a joint venture must provide the legal agreement forming the joint venture.

mailto:rohan.a.bryan@usace.army.mil mailto:glenda.a.canty@usace.arm.mil

h. The Offeror’s bid shall be submitted electronically, as described below. The Offeror’s bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids is prohibited. The offeror’s bid is due in accordance with block 13 of the SF1442.

**The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location o to anyone other than those designated to receive bids. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that bids are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for bids to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.**

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access to your file(s).

NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.) Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format and titled in the following format:

W912HN25BA017_COMPANY NAME_DOCUMENT NAME.

3. EMAIL SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

Bid shall be submitted electronically, as described below. The Offeror’s Bid shall not contain classified data.

The use of hyperlinks in the bid is prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method for proposals in response to this solicitation is as described below.

Bid’s must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall submit their Bid via email to the Contract Specialist Rohan Bryan at rohan.a.bryan@usace.army.mil and cc the Contracting Officer Glenda Canty at Glenda.A.Canty@usace.army.mil. These are the only two individuals authorized to receive your bid. It is inappropriate and further prohibited to furnish your bid or discuss its contents with anyone other than contracting personnel.

** The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that bids are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for proposals to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

4. Quality Control System (QCS).

Any contract award resulting from this solicitation will require the mandatory use of the automated Quality Control System. Please see Section 01 45 00 for additional information.

5. Technical Matters.

a. Submit technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation via Bidder Inquiry in Projnet at (https://www.projnet.org) at least 14 days prior to the date established in the solicitation, or amendments thereto, for receipt of bids. No pre-bid conference will be held for this project. To schedule a site visit, please see FAR 52.236-2 in the solicitation for instructions.

b. If a Bidder believes that the requirements in this Invitation for Bid contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound; immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to award this Invitations for Bid based on the initial bid, as received, without discussion.

c. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment or question will receive an acknowledgement via email, followed by an answer after it has been processed by our technical team. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available mailto:rohan.a.bryan@usace.army.mil mailto:Glenda.A.Canty@usace.army.mil https://www.projnet.org/ through ProjNet. Approved answers to all timely questions will also be posted on the sam.gov in the form of a report generated from ProjNet as soon as the comment/question entering period is over and answers are all finalized.

Invitation for Bid No: W912HN25BA017 Title of Project: FY 25 Savannah Inner Harbor Maintenance Dredging Bidder Inquiry Key: T84828-3N67A3

d. Specific Instructions for Initial ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency as USACE.

3. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret

Answer, and Time Zone. Remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

e. Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

• Steps 1 through 3: same as above.

• Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

• Click Continue. A page will then open asking for the answer to your Secret Question.

• Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed, you are logged into the system.

6. Virtual Bid Opening.

a. Individuals interested in participating in the virtual bid opening can participate by following these instructions.

b. Meeting Information

Join by phone +1 503-207-9433,,147655868# United States, Beaverton Phone conference ID: 147 655 868#

Virtual Link: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_9d61b6e8f54941f49bf96841a0a4a109%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22 Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e2059619- 006e-4ac7-b2f6-db8851c8eb07%22%7d

c. The virtual bid opening will begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on the bid due date. Participants should d a i l into the audio portion at least 5 minutes prior to avoid missing any of the virtual bid opening.

d. A list of attendees and a bid abstract will be posted to the solicitation notice on https://sam.gov approximately 2 days after the virtual bid opening.

7. Apparent Clerical Mistakes.

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

tel:+15032079433,,147655868 https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_9d61b6e8f54941f49bf96841a0a4a109%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e2059619-006e-4ac7-b2f6-db8851c8eb07%22%7d https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_9d61b6e8f54941f49bf96841a0a4a109%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e2059619-006e-4ac7-b2f6-db8851c8eb07%22%7d https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_9d61b6e8f54941f49bf96841a0a4a109%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e2059619-006e-4ac7-b2f6-db8851c8eb07%22%7d https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_9d61b6e8f54941f49bf96841a0a4a109%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e2059619-006e-4ac7-b2f6-db8851c8eb07%22%7d https://sam.gov/

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 his bid to be evaluated on 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.

c. These correction procedures shall not be used to resolve any ambiguity concerning which bid is low.

8. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN GOALS

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN SMALL BUSINESS GOALS

a. Attention is directed to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clause 52.219-9 “Small Business

Subcontracting Plan” and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.219-7003 “Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts). Subcontracting plans will be evaluated in accordance with Army Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (AFARS) Appendix DD, (APDD) “Subcontracting Plan Evaluation Guide”. The guide is available at:

https://www.acquisition.gov/afars/subcontracting-plan-evaluation-guide.

b. Acceptability of the plan will be one of the elements considered by the Contracting Officer when determining contractor responsibility prior to award of a contract.

c. Subcontracting plans should be realistic, challenging, and achievable, with positive percentage and dollar subcontracting goals with:

• Small Business (SB)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

• Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)

• Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

• Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI)

d. If the proposed subcontracting goals are lower than the below U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

“targets” for subcontracting, you are required to provide written justification with your proposed subcontracting plan to fully support your rationale for using lower goals.

e. You are reminded that contractors are measured against the approved subcontracting plan goals and may be assessed liquidated damages if a good faith effort has not been made toward meeting the agreed-upon goals. (See FAR clause 52.219-16 “Liquidated Damages – Subcontracting Plan”.

9. The following subcontracting targets have been assigned to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

USACE Subcontracting Target

• Small Business (SB) 28.40%

• Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) 10.67%

• Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) 2.07%

• HUBzone Small Business (HUBzone) 1.42%

• Service Disabled Veteran Owned SB (SDVOSB) 2.34%

Stated percentages are based on the total amount of planned subcontracting.

https://www.acquisition.gov/afars/subcontracting-plan-evaluation-guide

Additional information concerning subcontracting plan requirements may be obtained from Ms. Jennifer Cavanagh, Deputy for Small Business, Phone: 912-652-5539.

(End of Summary of Changes)

Savannah Harbor, Georgia

Solicitation Number

W912HN-25-B-A017

FY25 Savannah Inner Harbor Maintenance Dredging Specifications Divisions 01 - 35 and Appendices

PN CWK0649

June 2025

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SAVANNAH

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

100 WEST OGLETHORPE AVENUE

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31401-3640

US Army Corps Of Engineers Savannah District

Savannah Inner Harbor Maintenance Dredging 25BA017 Savannah Harbor, Georgia

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 34 MARSH PLANTING

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 20 23 DREDGING

*5

35 20 23.13 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - SCOW

PROFILE

35 20 23.33 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - PIPELINE

HYDRAULIC DREDGE

*5

35 20 23.43 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - MECHANICAL

DREDGE

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A STANDARD FORMS

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 (Revised By Amendment 0005)

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The work includes providing construction services, including furnishing personnel, transportation, diving, obstruction removal, mobilization/demobilization, equipment, and materials required in connection with maintenance dredging in the Savannah Harbor Channel and disposal of the dredged materials and incidental related work. Perform these services in accordance with the Contract. Services not specifically described are nevertheless required if they can be identified as an item commonly a part of normally expected and/or professional grade work of a comparable nature.

The dredging is located in the Savannah Inner Harbor Stations 0+000 to 105+500 in the vicinity of Chatham County, Georgia and Jasper County, SC.

The dredging will include the Lower Disolved Oxygen Facility, the Kings Island Turning Basin, the Argyle Island Turning Basin, the Marsh Island Turning Basin, the Fig Island Turning Basin, and the Rehandling Basin/ Oysterbed Island Turning Basin as discussed in Section 35 20 23 . Disposal shall be in the Savannah Harbor disposal areas and placement areas in the vicinity of Jasper County, SC and Chatham County, GA . Diving and obstruction removal is located throughout the entire Savannah Harbor. The units of measure of this project shall be U.S. standard units.

Horizontal control shall be NAD 83 Georgia East State Plane Coordinate System. Vertical control shall be Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) EPOCH 1983-2001. Coordinate Contractor surveys with the Contracting Officer to ensure that surveys are consistent with Government standards and accepted datum.

The limits of construction are shown in the Contract Drawings.

Construction work described applies to the excavation and disposal of dredged material in the designated areas, and survey before and after construction.

1.2 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Involves Handling of Asbestos: No B. Occupancy During Construction: Yes C. CQC System Requirements: CQC Manager D. Construction Schedule: Prepare and mainatain project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project 2010 or newer .

1.3 PRE-BID SITE VISIT

Prior to the submission of bids, the Government recommends that bidders visit the project site location to become familiar with the project requirements. Failure to visit the project site will not disqualify a bid;

however, the successful bidder must comply with the terms and conditions of the Contract by reason of such failure. In no event will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award of the Contract. Contract information for disposal area site visit:

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dredging Section OPN-CD ATTENTION: Ryan Lanier 100 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Savannah, Georgia 31401

(912) 652-5219 Ryan.M.Lanier@usace.army.mil

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 01 11 00 Page 2

SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1110-1-5 (1984) Plant Pest Quarantined Areas and Foreign Soil Samples

EM 385-1-1 (2024) Safety -- Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements

U.S. COAST GUARD (USCG)

33 CFR Part 83.27(d) Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to maneuver

U.S. CODE (USC)

46 USC 33 Inspection Generally

46 USC 51 Load Lines

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

33 CFR 64 Marking of Structures, Sunken Vessels and other Obstructions

33 CFR 66 Private Aids to Navigation

33 CFR 67 Aids to Navigation on Artificial Islands and Fixed Structures

33 CFR 67.01 General Requirements

33 CFR 67.40-1 Notification to District Commander

33 CFR 81 (2006) Implementing Rules

33 CFR 84 Annex I: Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes

33 CFR 86 Annex III: Technical Details Of Sound Signal Appliances

33 CFR 87 Annex IV: Distress Signals

33 CFR 88 Annex V: Pilot Rules

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33 CFR 89 Inland Navigation Rules: Implementing Rules

46 CFR 7 Boundary Lines

1.2 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

Progress payments made pursuant to Contract Clause PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS for items of work in the bid schedule shall be based on the Contract unit price or lump sum amount set forth in the Bid Schedule for that item of work. If the amount of the unit price or lump sum bid for an item of work is in excess of 125 percent of the Government estimate for such item, the Government may require the Contractor to produce cost data to justify the price of the bid item.

Failure to justify the bid item price to the satisfaction of the Government may result in payment of an amount equal to 125 percent of the Government estimate for such bid item upon completion of work on the item and payment of the remainder of the bid item price upon final acceptance of the Contract work.

1.3 WORK IN QUARANTINED AREA

USACE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have a compliance agreement requiring measures to prevent the spread of certain plant pests that may be present in the soil ( ER 1110-1-5 ). Major portions of the southeastern states are in a quarantine area for such pests, including the imported fire ant. In addition, adjacent states to the north have introduced infestations resulting from movement of soil from infested southeastern states. Thoroughly clean the construction equipment and tools at the previous job site in a manner that ensures that these implements are free from residual soil, egg deposits from plant pests, noxious weeds, and plant seeds. Equipment must be cleaned using water under pressure, and hand tools must be thoroughly cleaned by brushing or other means to remove soil. In addition, thoroughly clean construction equipment used for this Contract before it is removed from this job site.

Consult with the USDA jurisdictional office for additional cleaning requirements.

1.4 COORDINATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

Cooperate with other contractors, performing work in the project area or designated disposal areas, as needed to avoid conflicts and delays.

Coordination and cooperation with other dredging contractors will be needed. This will include establishing pipeline routes, anchor locations, equipment spud sets, etc. Install and bury pipelines with caution signs saying "buried pipeline" below grade of the dike to a sufficient depth to avoid damages occurred during motor grading while also avoiding the hindrance of traffic. The Contractor has the option to go across the dike and install an earthen ramp so that vehicles can pass to prevent damage to the dike.

1.5 DATUM AND BENCHMARKS

The plane of reference of mean lower low water as used in these Specifications is that determined by benchmarks for Savannah Harbor, which is available in the office of the District Engineer, U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31401-3640. Kinematic Tidal Datum data will be provided if requested.

Access to this data may be obtained through:

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ATTENTION: Chris Wheeler 100 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Savannah, Georgia 31401

(912) 652-5674 Richard.C.Wheeler@usace.army.mil

*5

1.6 PLANT

a. Keep sufficient plant on the job to meet the requirements of the work.

The plant must be in satisfactory operating condition and capable of safely and efficiently performing the work as set forth in the Contract and remain subject to inspection by the COR. The plant listed on the Contractor's Plant Data Sheet (see Appendix A "Standard Forms") is the minimum which the Contractor agrees to place on the job unless otherwise determined by the COR, and its listing thereon is not to be construed as an agreement on the part of the Government that it is adequate for the performance of the work.

b. Keep pipelines for hydraulic dredges in good condition and promptly and properly repair items and leaks or breaks along their length. Repair damages to dikes and riverbanks including pot-holes for easy driving access. Report such leaks and breaks to the COR.

c. No reduction in the capacity of the plant employed on the work must be made except by written permission of the COR. The measure of the "capacity of the plant" must be its actual performance on the work.

d. In the event of collision, fire, major breakdown, or other action preventing continuation of dredging operations for a period of more than 48 hours which is anticipated to continue for a period of 30 days or more, provide additional dredging plant. If additional plant as directed by the Contracting Officer is not delivered and placed in operation within the allowable 30 days, the Contract will be terminated under FAR 52.249 10

DEFAULT (FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION).

e. *Scows must be kept in good condition, coamings repaired, and the pockets provided with proper doors or appliances to prevent leakage of material. Scows must have pumpout capabilities during removal of maintenance material. No bottom dumping is allowed on this Contract.

1.7 NAVIGATION AIDS AND PERMITS

1.7.1 Navigation Aids

Do not remove, change the location of, obstruct, willfully damage, make fast to, or interfere with navigation aids. The Contracting Officer will request the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to relocate the aids prior to dredging operations if the Government determines the aids will interfere with the dredging process.

1.7.2 Dredging Aids

Dredging aid markers and lights must not be colored or placed in a manner that obstructs or confuses them with navigation aids.

Lighting requirements for pipelines must adhere to EM 385-1-1 and 33 CFR Part 83.27(d) .

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1.8 SIGNAL LIGHTS

Lights and day signals displayed by towing vessels with tows on which no signals can be displayed, vessels working on wrecks, dredges and vessels engaged in laying cables or pipes or in submarine or bank protection operations, lights displayed on dredge pipeline and day signals displayed by vessels of more than 65 feet in length moored or anchored in a fairway or channel and the passing by other vessels or floating plant working in navigable channels, must be as set forth in COMDTINST M16672.2 or 33 CFR 81 Appendix A (International) and 33 CFR 84 , 33 CFR 86 , 33 CFR 87 , 33 CFR 88 , and 33 CFR 89 (Inland) as applicable.

1.9 NOTICE TO MARINERS

If the Contractor, during dredging operations, encounters objects on the channel bottom which could be a hazard to navigation, notify the Government and the USCG Marine Safety Office 912-652-4353 of the location of said object immediately so the USCG may put out a Notice to Mariners.

Furnish a description of said object, the latitude and longitude of the reported object, and other pertinent information necessary to alert shippers in the area.

1.10 USCG CERTIFICATION OF PLANT

Furnish the Government sufficient evidence that the floating plant (or self-propelled dredge) has proper and necessary USCG certification as applicable under the following laws and regulations: vessels, their cargo and miscellaneous, 46 USC 33 ; Inland Water Rules, 46 CFR 7 ; coastwise vessels, certificated Oceans, or load line exemptions, 46 USC 51 .

1.11 ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIREMENT

Give the Government 15 days' written notice of the intended date of completion in each reach so that before-dredging surveys for the next area of assignment may be made sufficiently in advance of the Contractor's operations.

1.12 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE NAVIGATION RULES AND REGULATIONS, MARINE

EQUIPMENT

a. Ensure that the vessels utilized in project operations are commanded, equipped, navigated, and operated in strict compliance with the general regulations of the Department of the Army and of the USCG, including applicable section, safety, environmental and navigational rules and regulations of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), parts 33 and 46.

b. Installations placed by the Contractor on or over the seabed of the work area, i.e., pipeline, pipeline risers and booster stations, are obstructions or structures in accordance with Title 33 CFR 67.01 . Such installations or portions thereof are subject to applicable regulations set forth in 33 CFR 64 , 33 CFR 66 , and 33 CFR 67 .

c. Notify Commander, USCG 7th District, per 33 CFR 67.40-1 , and secure the necessary installation approvals. Maintain and operate job site installations and vessels in accordance with applicable laws.

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1.13 AIS VESSEL TRACKING

Dredges, tug boats, crew boats, survey vessels, dive boats, dive vessels, support equipment and all attendant plants working on this project must have a working Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracking onboard and operational at all times while working on this project.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Submittal Information

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

1.1.2 Project Type

1.1.3 Submission of Submittals

Schedule and provide submittals requiring Government approval before acquiring the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittal requirements are specified in the technical sections. Examples and descriptions of submittals identified by the Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles follow:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals that are required prior to or at the start of construction (work) or the next major phase of the construction on a multiphase contract.

Preconstruction Submittals include schedules and a tabular list of locations, features, and other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

Certificates Of Insurance

Surety Bonds

List Of Proposed Subcontractors

List Of Proposed Products

Baseline Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

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Submittal Register

Schedule Of Prices Or Earned Value Report

Accident Prevention Plan

Work Plan

Quality Control (QC) plan

Environmental Protection Plan

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-04 Samples

Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies that are to be incorporated into the project and those that will be removed at conclusion of the work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. Unless specified in another section, testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.

Report that includes findings of a test required to be performed on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report that includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports

Daily logs and checklists

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure

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SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that the product, system, or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor. The document purpose is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits

Text of posted operating instructions

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

Submittals required for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC).

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve the submittal.

1.2.3 Work

As used in this section, on-site and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction. In exception, excludes work to produce SD-01 submittals.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or “S” classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Code "RO" represents the Resident Office.:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal Register ; G

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1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, variations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked and other items as designated by the Government.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, submittals are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.4.2 For Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only. Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, they are not considered to be "shop drawings."

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Use the ENG Form 4025-R transmittal form for submitting both Government-approved and information-only submittals. Submit in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms or similar forms are included in the RMS CM software that the Contractor is required to use for this contract. Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted.

Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

1.5.2 Submittal Format

1.5.2.1 Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

When the submittal includes a document that is to be used in the project, or is to become part of the project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply the Contractor's approval stamp to the document itself, but to a separate sheet accompanying the document.

Provide data in the unit of measure used in the contract documents.

1.5.2.2 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

Provide shop drawings not less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches nor more than 30 by 42 inches , except for full-size patterns or templates. Prepare drawings to accurate size, with scale indicated, unless another form is required.

Ensure drawings are suitable for reproduction and of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters, with dark lines on a white background.

a. Include the nameplate data, size, and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

b. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings. Prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Use the same unit of measure for shop drawings as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

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1.5.2.2.1 Drawing Identification

Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph

IDENTIFYING SUBMITTALS.

Number drawings in a logical sequence. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location next to the title block. Place the Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

Reserve a blank space, no smaller than 2 inches on the right-hand side of each sheet for the Government disposition stamp.

1.5.2.3 Format of SD-03 Product Data

Present product data submittals for each section. Include a table of contents, listing the page and catalog item numbers for product data.

Indicate, by prominent notation, each product that is being submitted;

indicate the specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

1.5.2.3.1 Product Information

Supplement product data with material prepared for the project to satisfy the submittal requirements where product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for the project, with information and format as required for submission of SD-07 Certificates.

Provide product data in units used in the Contract documents. Where product data are included in preprinted catalogs with another unit, submit the dimensions in contract document units, on a separate sheet.

1.5.2.3.2 Standards

Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

1.5.2.3.3 Data Submission

Collect required data submittals for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal that is marked for choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Mark each copy of the product data identically. Partial submittals will be accepted for expedition of the construction effort.

Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

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1.5.2.4 Format of SD-04 Samples

1.5.2.4.1 Sample Characteristics

Furnish samples in the following sizes, unless otherwise specified or unless the manufacturer has prepackaged samples of approximately the same size as specified:

a. Sample of Equipment or Device: Full size.

b. Sample of Materials Less Than 2 by 3 inches : Built up to 8 1/2 by 11 inches .

c. Sample of Materials Exceeding 8 1/2 by 11 inches : Cut down to 8 1/2 by 11 inches and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

d. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials: 10 inch length or length to be supplied, if less than 10 inches . Examples of linear devices or materials are conduit and handrails.

e. Sample Volume of Nonsolid Materials: Pint . Examples of nonsolid materials are sand and paint.

f. Color Selection Samples: 2 by 4 inches . Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified. Sizes and quantities of samples are to represent their respective standard unit.

g. Sample Panel: 4 by 4 feet .

h. Sample Installation: 100 square feet .

1.5.2.4.2 Sample Incorporation

Reusable Samples: Incorporate returned samples into work only if so specified or indicated. Incorporated samples are to be in undamaged condition at the time of use.

Recording of Sample Installation: Note and preserve the notation of any area constituting a sample installation, but remove the notation at the final clean-up of the project.

1.5.2.4.3 Comparison Sample

Samples Showing Range of Variation: Where variations in color, finish, pattern, or texture are unavoidable due to nature of the materials, submit sets of samples of not less than three units showing extremes and middle of range. Mark each unit to describe its relation to the range of the variation.

When color, texture, or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

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1.5.2.5 Format of SD-05 Design Data

Provide design data and certificates on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper.

1.5.2.6 Format of SD-06 Test Reports

By prominent notation, indicate each report in the submittal. Indicate the specification number and paragraph number to which each report pertains.

1.5.2.7 Format of SD-07 Certificates

Provide design data and certificates on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper.

1.5.2.8 Format of SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Present manufacturer's instructions submittals for each section. Include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number on product data. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical-society publication references. If supplemental information is needed to clarify the manufacturer's data, submit it as specified for SD-07 Certificates.

Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

1.5.2.8.1 Standards

Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

1.5.2.9 Format of SD-11 Closeout Submittals

When the submittal includes a document that is to be used in the project or is to become part of the project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply the Contractor's approval stamp to the document itself, but to a separate sheet accompanying the document.

Provide data in the unit of measure used in the contract documents.

1.5.3 Source Drawings for Shop Drawings

1.5.3.1 Source Drawings

The entire set of source drawing files (DWG) will not be provided to the Contractor. Request the specific Drawing Number for the preparation of shop drawings. Only those drawings requested to prepare shop drawings will be provided. These drawings are provided only after award.

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1.5.3.2 Terms and Conditions

Data contained on these electronic files must not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of construction data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse is at the sole risk of the Contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government. The Contractor must make no claim, and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents, or its subconsultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The Contractor must, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities, or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files.

These electronic source drawing files are not construction documents.

Differences may exist between the source drawing files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic source drawing files, nor does it make representation to the compatibility of these files with the Contractor hardware or software. The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished source drawing files, the signed and sealed construction documents govern. Use of these source drawing files does not relieve the Contractor of the duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project. If the Contractor uses, duplicates or modifies these electronic source drawing files for use in producing construction data related to this contract, remove all previous indication of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates).

1.5.4 Electronic File Format

Provide submittals in electronic format, with the exception of material samples required for SD-04 Samples items. Compile the submittal file as a single, complete document, to include the Transmittal Form described within, and also separately attach the native files which were used to create PDF. The attached files should include the original digital files used to create the submittal. Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents, and coordinate the file naming convention with the Contracting Officer. Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Use PDF as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contracting Officer. Generate PDF files from original documents with bookmarks so that the text included in the PDF file is searchable and can be copied. If documents are scanned, optical character resolution (OCR) routines are required. Index and bookmark files exceeding 30 pages to allow efficient navigation of the file. When required, the electronic file must include a valid electronic signature or a scan of a signature.

E-mail electronic submittal documents smaller than 10MB to an e-mail address as directed by the Contracting Officer. Provide electronic documents over 10 MB on an optical disc or through an electronic file sharing system such as the DOD SAFE Web Application…