Amendment_3_21Sep2015.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

This amendment is answ ering contractor questions. Please see attachment w ith answ ers to questions.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Sep-2015

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 W912P4-15-B-0009

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Aug-2015

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

21-Sep-2015

CODE

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

USACE, BUFFALO

1776 NIAGARA STREET

BUFFALO NY 14207-3199

W912P4 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P4-15-B-0009

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

(End of Summary of Changes)

AMENDMENT NO. 3

W912P4-15-B-0009

GLFER

BRADDOCK BAY RESTORATION

GREECE, NEW YORK

BIDDERS QUESTIONS &,

GOVERNMENT RESPONSES

18 SEPTEMBER 2015

This document contains the following information:

1. Questions submitted via email and Government responses.

Questions (submitted via email) from bidders with Government responses:

1. QUESTION: Please clarify which line items in the bid schedule are subject to prevailing wage.

RESPONSE: All line items on the bid schedule are subject to prevailing wages.

2. QUESTION: Please clarify any/all success criteria related to plant community coverage, composition, and percentage of cattail cover within the limits of work at the time of project close out.

RESPONSE: Section 32 92 19 Paragraph 1.5 states the following:

“All plantings must be guaranteed for one year after installation. After one year, the Government or their designee will inspect all plantings to verify viability. The contractor must replace any plants required by the Government within 30 days of notification of replacement.”

Section 32 92 20: The following sentence is inserted at the beginning of PART 1 and before paragraph 1.1

“After completion of invasive species treatment, treatment areas must be less than 5% cattail.”

3. QUESTION: Please clarify any/all warranty conditions related to vegetation Types C through G.

RESPONSE: Section 32 92 19 Paragraph 1.5 states the following:

“All plantings must be guaranteed for one year after installation. After one year, the Government or their designee will inspect all plantings to verify viability. The contractor must replace any plants required by the Government within 30 days of notification of replacement.”

4. QUESTION: Please clarify channeling and potholing access given signage on Lake Ontario State Parkway states, “No Commercial Vehicles.”

Response: The Contractor is responsible for obtaining the necessary permits to access the Lake Ontario State Parkway per Subparagraph (c) in Special Clause 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984) of Section 700 of the contract specifications. Section 01 35 13 Paragraph 1.3.1.1 Highway Work Permit provides a Point-of-Contact.

5. QUESTION: With regard to the Seeding and Planting Specification 3.2.1.a, please indicate if any temporary seed is needed between February and September if the February 15 completion date is not achieved.

Response: No temporary seeding is required.

6. QUESTION: If higher than expected water levels or lack of frozen conditions delay site access for channeling and potholing work, may any of it be completed in the November/December 2016 timeframe?

RESPONSE: Section 01 35 13, Paragraph 1.2.1 f, the following two sentences will be added:

“If weather conditions/water levels are such that the channeling and potholing cannot be completed as required, the contractor must immediately notify the Government. The Government will determine a new time period when the channeling and potholing may occur and the contractor must alter any plans/schedules to accommodate this change. This may require the submittal of updated plans for approval”

7. QUESTION: With regard to Invasive Species Treatment specification 3.1, please clarify the spatial extent of mechanical treatment.

RESPONSE: The areas indicated on the contract drawing are the limits for Invasive Species Treatment. Note 13 on contract drawing C-103 is as follows:

“ALL TREATMENT AREAS AND POTHOLE ISLANDS SHOWN ON THE PLAN ON THIS SHEET ARE TO RECEIVE MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF CATTAIL SPECIES AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 32 92 20

"INVASIVESPECIES TREATMENT" OF THE CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS.”

8. QUESTION: Please clarify what, if any, vegetation Types are to be installed between the edge of the channels and the toe of the mound slopes.

RESPONSE: No vegetation is required between the edge of the channels (outer shelf) and the toe of the mound slopes.

9. QUESTION: 32 92 19, 1.7.1 Restrictions: Can the plants be grown in another state if seed is from NY, OH, PA? Can NJ & MA get added to the list of acceptable states?

RESPONSE: Section 32 92 19, Part 2, the following will replace the last sentence at the start of Part 2:

“Materials from other states will be acceptable if it is demonstrated that desired seed mixes and species are not available from the states listed. Contractor must submit documentation supporting the need to use materials from other states and verification of all materials, to be used, for approval at least one month prior to use”

10. QUESTION: Section 00010 Bidding Schedule: Option F, Additional Plugs for Base Bid - What plug type should we estimate for this bid item?

RESPONSE: C - Emergent Plugs

11. QUESTION: Section 00010 Bidding Schedule: Option C - clarify that this would be planting types A & C

RESPONSE: Section 01 22 00, Paragraph 1.4.9.1 states the following:

“Payment will be made at the contract unit price (acre) for the following items, only in areas described on drawing C-101, section detail "TYPICAL NEW EMERGENT WETLAND CROSS-SECTION", which will constitute full compensation for providing all plant, labor, and materials, and performing all operations required to complete the work as specified herein, and as shown on the drawings.

Type "A" and "C" “

Section 32 92 19, Paragraph 2.1.3 is titled “TYPE A – Emergent Wetland Seed” and Paragraph 2.2.1 is titled “TYPE C – Emergent Plugs”

12. QUESTION: Can we get a schematic for the sand fence? Is it just a straight line of fence? Do you have a preference for which bid item it is included in? What spacing is required for the posts?

RESPONSE: Note 3 on contract drawing C-501 states that the sand fence is required along the bay side edge of the crest of the Spin and Headland breakwaters in all areas whrere Type 2 Beach Fill is placed, as shown on C-501. Details of the fence must be as specified in Section 32 92 19, Paragraph 2.5 Sand Fence. The following sentences are added to the end of paragraph 2.5:

“The sand fence must be installed in a straight line along the bay side edge of the crest of the Spine breakwater and the Headland breakwaters. Spacing of posts for the sand fence must be as recommend by sand fence manufacturer but not more than eight

(8) feet apart.”