Amendment_01_Package_Buffalo_South_01April2022.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

Amendment 01 is being issued for the follow ing reasons:

1. Updated Instructions to Bidders SAFE procedures.

2. Answ er questions from contractors.

3. The Bid opening date has been changed from 04 April 2022 to 06 April 2022 at 03:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Apr-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 W912P422B0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Mar-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 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

04-Apr-2022

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, 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:

W912P422B0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 04-Apr-2022 03:00 PM to 06-Apr-2022 03:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

0001 Amendment 01.

1. Updated Instructions to Bidders SAFE procedures.

2. Answers to questions from Contractors are attached.

3. The Bid opening date has been changed from 04 April 2022 to 06 April 2022 at 03:00 P.M.

Eastern Standard Time.

(End of Summary of Changes)

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

BID SUBMISSION:

1. Send an email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist to receive the link to drop off your bid. This will need to be completed WITHIN two(2) days of the Bid due date, but no later than one day prior to the Bid due date.

a. Tyrone B. Palaganas, Contracting Officer at Tyrone.B.Palaganas@usace.army.mil

b. Peter Gembala, Contract Specialist at Peter.R.Gembala@usace.army.mil

2. You will receive an email with the link to submit your drop-off.

3. Short Note to the Recipients: Click the Add Files or Drag and Drop your files. For file description, enter

W912P422B0004-FIRMNAME.

4. Click Upload button to send documents.

5. Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified. No additional action is required by CAC users.

File Size Limitations: Offerors are advised to follow the DOD SAFE instructions for uploading files. DOD SAFE supports delivery up to 8GB. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload it to the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

File Naming Convention: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

• W912P422B0004-FIRMNAME-Bid

• W912P422B0004-FIRMNAME-Amendments

• W912P422B0004-FIRMNAME-Bid Bonds

Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description. Please see examples above.

File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be 10 or larger.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of bid receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within DOD SAFE site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) will take some mailto:Tyrone.B.Palaganas@usace.army.mil mailto:Peter.R.Gembala@usace.army.mil time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Bidders are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 14.304.

Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

b. The bid shall include the following elements to be considered for award:

(1) SF 1442: Filled out by the vendor.

(2) All Amendments (SF 30s): Signed if applicable.

(3) Complete CLINs: 0001-0009.

(4) Bid Bond

(5) Acknowledge and complete clause 52.204-24. (5) In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, registration is required in the System for Award Management (SAM) database located at www.sam.gov. More specifically, "An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation."

(See FAR 52.204-7(b) (1)).

For SAM Customer Service, contact:

Federal Service Desk URL: www.fsd.gov Hours: 8 A.M. – 8 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) US Calls: 866-606-8220 Bid Call in 06 April 2022 at 03:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, phone number:

1-844-291-6362 Access:

443-7753

(6) Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

(7) Tax Identification Number: ____________________________________

Responses to Contractor’s question

Buffalo South Breakwater Repair

1. Question from contractor:

Instructions to bidders- bid submission a. – states by 01 April 2022 at 2:00 pm and solicitation states 04 April 2022 at 2:00 pm, please clarify which is correct.

Answer:

Bidder instructions have been adjusted and bids will be due 06 April 2022 at 03:00 Eastern Standard Time as per Amendment 01 of the solicitation.

2. Question from contractor:

Section 01 35 13 para 1.2.2 – Stability Berm

If the Stone Fill work is executed after the start of the contract will contractor be required to complete the Stone fill prior to continuing with the placement of base contract underlayer and armor?

Answer:

No, contractor will not be required to complete the Stone fill prior to continuing with the placement of base contract underlayer and armor.