W912P5-17-B-0011-0001_Pickwick_Mooring_Cell_Amendment.pdf

W912P517B0011

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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

Project Mooring Cell Construction for Pickw ick Lock

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Publish the Pre-bid site visit minutes

2. Answ er questions from the site visit and solicitation

3. Update Draw ing 10W500 and Technical Specifications

4. Update FAR Clause 52.252-3 and DFARS Clause 252.236-7001

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Sep-2017

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 W912P517B0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Aug-2017

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

07-Sep-2017

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CONTRACTING DIVISION (DAB)

110 9TH AVENUE SOUTH, RM A680

NASHVILLE TN 37203

W912P5 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

GFP SITE VISIT MINUTES

CELRN-RC-N 1 September 2017

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Minutes for Nashville Barkley Lock Site Visit for Wheeler and Pickwick Lock Mooring Cell Construction Solicitations (W912P5-17-B-0012 and W912P5-17-B-0011) Pre-Bid Meeting/Site Visit

1. Purpose: To summarize the Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit held on 22 August 2017 at Barkley Lock, Grand Rivers, KY for Wheeler and Pickwick Locks Mooring Cell Construction Projects. The Barkley Lock site visit was to provide potential bidders a chance to view the Government furnished sheet pile required to be utilized in the construction of the mooring cells.

2. Attendees:

Government:

Mr. Michael Light, Civil Engineer Mr. Cuong Vo, Civil Engineer Mr. Brad Bishop, Civil Engineer Mr. John Reed, Engineer Mr. Barry Cunningham, Scheduler Mr. Martin Lockard, Cost Engineer Mr. Jamie Nabakowski, Civil Engineer Mr. Thomas Anderson, Construction Support Engineer Mrs. Debra Barlow, Contract Specialist

Contractors/Other Attendees:

Mr. Gilbert (Bubba) Doss, Bubba’s Marine Mr. Mark Trousdale, Bubba’s Marine Mr. Steve Hawthorne, Southern Marine Mr. Denny Burns, Patton-Tully Mr. Heath Burns, Patton-Tully Mr. Brian Foertsch, Foertsch Construction Group Mr. Jeff Hollback, C.J. Mahan

3. Summary of Discussions: The Government started the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Central Time with a brief overview of the projects and contracting requirements.

a. INTRODUCTIONS: Government employees/other attendees introduced themselves and attendees signed-in.

b. Solicitations W912P5-17-B-0011 and W912P5-17-B-0012, Mooring Cell Construction for Pickwick and Wheeler Locks are firm fixed price contracts with 100% Small Business Set-aside.

c. QUESTIONS: Questions were addressed to the best of the Government’s ability, but anything said at the Pre-Bid Meeting or Site Visit are considered not official unless it is in writing in any amendments issued to the solicitations. Questions shall be in writing and sent to Debra Barlow via email at debra.a.barlow@usace.army.mil no later than 28 August 2017 at 10:00 AM Central Time for Wheeler (W912P5-17-B-0012) and 29 August 2017 at 10:00 AM Central Time for Pickwick (W912P5-17-B- 0011). Questions received after these deadlines will not be addressed.

(1) An amendment will be posted for each solicitation with the information and questions from the meeting on www.fbo.gov website. As of 31 August 2017; the Government received twenty-six (26) questions pertaining to the Wheeler solicitation and forty (40) questions pertaining to the Pickwick solicitation.

d. SOLICITATION OVERVIEW:

(1) Bids are due on 15 September 2017 at 10:00 AM Central Time for Wheeler (W912P5-17- B-0012) and 15 September 2017 at 1:00 PM Central Time for Pickwick (W912P5-17-B-0011).

(2) Bids may be sent either by postal service or courier.

(3) The resulting contracts will be firm fixed price construction which means all costs, including administrative, need to be included in the line items.

(4) Award shall be made to the lowest priced contractor who is determined to be responsive and responsible. Bids must meet or exceed the technical specifications to be considered for award.

(5) To be awarded either of these contracts, Contractors will have to be registered in SAM

(System for Award Management, www.sam.gov).

(6) Contractors MUST include in their Bid a signed copy of the SF 1442. Contractors also MUST acknowledge all amendments (if applicable).

(7) The instructions for preparing Bids can be found in the Bid Instructions section of the solicitations.

e. Comments from Technical:

(1) No technical questions were asked during the site visit.

4. Attendees toured the site which ended approximately at 11:00 A.M. Central Time.

PICKWICK SITE VISIT MINUTES

CELRN-RC-N 1 September 2017

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Minutes for Nashville Pickwick Lock Site Visit for Mooring Cell Construction Solicitation (W912P5-17-B-0011) Pre-Bid Meeting/Site Visit

1. Purpose: To summarize the Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit held on 23 August 2017 at Pickwick, Counce, TN.

2. Attendees:

Government:

Mr. Michael Light, Civil Engineer Mr. Jamie Nabakowski, Civil Engineer

Contractors/Other Attendees:

Mr. Gilbert (Bubba) Doss, Bubba’s Marine Mr. Mark Trousdale, Bubba’s Marine Mr. Steve Hawthorne, Southern Marine Mr. Denny Burns, Patton-Tully Mr. Heath Burns, Patton-Tully Mr. Brian Foertsch, Foertsch Construction Group Mr. David Foertsch, Foertsch Construction Group Mr. Jeff Hollback, C.J. Mahan Mr. Kyle Allen, Massman Construction

3. Summary of Discussions: The Government started the meeting at 1:00 p.m. Central Time with a brief overview of the projects and contracting requirements.

a. INTRODUCTIONS: Government employees/other attendees introduced themselves and attendees signed-in.

b. Solicitation W912P5-17-B-0011, Mooring Cell Construction for Pickwick Lock is a firm fixed price contract with 100% Small Business Set-aside.

c. QUESTIONS: Questions were addressed to the best of the Government’s ability, but anything said at the Pre-Bid Meeting or Site Visit are considered not official unless it is in writing in any amendment issued to the solicitation. Questions shall be in writing and sent to Debra Barlow via email at debra.a.barlow@usace.army.mil no later than 29 August 2017 at 10:00 AM Central Time. Questions received after this deadline will not be addressed.

(1) An amendment will be posted with the information and questions from the meeting on www.fbo.gov website. As of 31 August 2017; the Government received forty (40) questions pertaining to the solicitation.

d. SOLICITATION OVERVIEW:

(1) Bids are due on 15 September 2017 at 1:00 PM Central Time.

(2) Bids may be sent either by postal service or courier.

(3) The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price construction; which means all costs, including administrative, need to be included in the line items.

(4) Award shall be made to the lowest priced contractor who is determined to be responsive and responsible. Bids must meet or exceed the technical specifications to be considered for award.

(5) To be awarded this contract, Contractors will have to be registered in SAM (System for Award Management, www.sam.gov).

(6) Contractors MUST include in their Bid a signed copy of the SF 1442. Contractors also MUST acknowledge all amendments (if applicable).

(7) The instructions for preparing Bids can be found in the Bid Instructions section of the solicitation.

e. Comments from Technical:

(1) No technical questions were asked during the site visit.

4. Attendees toured the site which ended approximately at 2:00 P.M. Central Time.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Pickwick Lock Mooring Cell Construction W912P5‐17‐B‐0011

1. Question: The solicitation is classified with NAICS Code 238120 ‐ Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors. We feel that NAICS Code 237990 would be a closer representation for the work being performed.

We respectfully request that the NAICS Code be 237990 be added as a NAICS Code for this project?

Answer: The NAICS code selected for this solicitation is supported by historical procurement date and current market research. Accordingly, the NAICS Code will not be changed.

2. Question: Due to the smaller size of the project, can the Quality Control (QC) and the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) be the same person?

Answer: The roles and responsibilities of the SSHO cannot be combined with another position and, instead should be a stand‐alone position.

3. Question: Where will signs be placed?

Answer: Reference Amendment 0001. The plans and specifications were revised to remove the sign requirements.

4. Question: Will the Corps move, or allow to be moved, miscellaneous materials along the shoreline in order to access sheet‐pile?

Answer: The Contractor will be permitted to move miscellaneous materials along the shoreline, but such movement be coordinated with the Government at least two (2) weeks prior to such movement and a representative of the Government must be present when such materials are moved.

5. Question: What is acceptable tolerance of cell locations for either underwater obstructions or just general placement?

Answer: The Pickwick Mooring Cell should be returned to the original location. In the event the replacement cell cannot be placed in the same foot print; a tolerance of two (2) feet will be permitted. Contractor is to exercise extreme caution to not impact the mussels on downstream side.

6. Question: Plans are unclear on the number of horizontal bands required and their elevations (7, 8, or 9 bands?).

Please clarify.

Answer: Nine (9) bands. Elevations can be determined from Elevation A‐A and top of cell Elevation 430 feet.

7. Question: Elevation A‐A indicates a 13” band at the top; please clarify.

Answer: Reference Amendment 0001. The technical plans and specifications were revised. Plan should indicate a 12” band.

8. Question: Will floating plants be allowed to stay on‐site 24 hours per day, or will they be required to be moved in and out daily?

Answer: The Contractor will be permitted to leave floating plants at the site 24 hours a day throughout the duration of the project, including overnight and weekends.

9. Question: Section 31‐41‐16, Part 3.2.2.2 – Driving “B. Use cast steel shoe to prevent damage to the tip of the sheet‐piling.” The plans do not show shoes; please clarify.

Answer: The contract does not require use of impact hammers. However, if the contractor proposes using impact hammers, the contractor shall submit; for Government approval, a sheet pile protection plan after contract award but prior to the start of pile driving.

10. Question: Will splicing of horizontal bands be allowed? If so, does the Corps have a required splicing detail?

Answer: Splicing of horizontal bands will be allowed; however; splices on adjacent bands must be staggered a minimum of 10’ horizontal distance between splices. Reference Amendment 0001. The plans and specifications were revised to include a horizontal fender splice detail.

11. Question: Plan drawings show bottom of lower horizontal fender to be at approximately 408.5’ elevation.

According to the TVA website data and information on the hydro‐survey data, there are very limited number of days to install these lower bands above water. Also, some flood events decrease these available days.

Depending on when the government issues the notice to proceed, this could push the construction schedule into the Spring “high‐water period.” In this circumstance, would the contractor be allowed to postpone placements of the lower bands until the following Fall/Winter season? Or will underwater welding of the bands be allowed? Will these high‐water days be counted as weather days and extend the Contractor’s performance days?

Answer: Bottom of lower fender would be at Elevation 408. 75’. Underwater welding will not be allowed on the horizontal bands. The work under this contract is also subject to Section 00800 ‐ Special Contract Requirements; paragraph 4, Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather.

12. Question: Plan elevation A‐A shows bottom of fender to be at the 407.5’ elevation and top at 415.5’ elevation;

please clarify bolt location for fender, and will underwater welding of spacer plates be allowed?

Answer: Reference Amendment 0001. The technical plans and specifications have been updated with Vertical and Horizontal Fender lengths. Vertical Fenders will not be placed over the Horizontal Fenders. Elevations shall be determined using Elevation A‐A along with Painting Detail.

13. Question: Will Quality Assurance Representative be allowed to discuss minor discrepancies on drawings and specifications?

Answer: The Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) will be able to discuss minor discrepancies on drawings and/or specifications. However, the QAR is not authorized to change the contract. Instead, if changes are required, such changes will be directed via a modification issued by the Contracting Officer.

14. Question: Please clarify painting limits or requirements, based on clear description of banding requirements and appropriate elevations.

Answer: Painting will be required between all horizontal bands. Correct number of bands shown on Elevation A‐ A.

15. Question: Is there an existing Tremie seal? If so, will it be removed and replaced?

Answer: To the Government’s knowledge, there is no existing tremie seal. Furthermore, a tremie seal is not required for the new cell.

16. Question: If underwater or underground obstructions exist that cannot be removed, will the cell be relocated?

Answer: Cell is being replaced in same location as existing cell to be demolished. The Contractor is to exercise extreme care not to damage the sheets while extracting. However, if a sheet does break below the mud line and is impossible to remove, the cell may be moved up to two (2) feet from original center. The Government will designate further action during demolition.

17. Question: Under Bill of Materials: a.) MK‐2 – 7 rows of ¾ PL x 12 x 69, elevation A‐A shows 9 bands, plan view A‐A shows bands on each side of the cell. Please clarify the number of bands on each side, the number of rings and hardware for each side, and the respective elevations.

Answer: Reference Amendment 0001. The technical plans and specifications have been revised. The bands are located on one (1) side. There are six (6) full length horizontal bands, with three (3) partial rows.

18. Question: Please clarify MK‐5 – 220 each filler bar.

Answer: Reference Amendment 0001. This quantity has been updated.

19. Question: Section 02‐41‐00, Part 1.2.1.1 – contracting officer to designate where to store materials.

Answer: Contractor responsible for storing all material on floating plant. No additional storage area will be identified.

20. Question: Are rings being considered reusable? (Section 02‐41‐00, Part 3.1.2)

Answer: No.

21. Question: Specs state that aggregate must be washed and ready to use in the Pickwick cell. Does the COE have permits in place that will allow the aggregate to be washed on the barge and allow the runoff to go back into the Lake/River?

Answer: Aggregate removed from the Mooring Cell will not have to be washed before placing in new cell.

However, any additional aggregate must be washed prior to placement to remove additional sediments and potential harmful chemicals.

22. Question: 30.5’ diameter +/‐ tolerance.

Answer: Utilizing 58 PS 27.5 Sheet Piles with a 6.2 required swing degree the Diameter is expected to be 30.29

ft. Tolerance of Plus/Minus 3 inches shall be permitted.

23. Question: Section 31‐41‐16, Part 1.2.3 says 76 sheets; please clarify.

Answer: The cell to be removed was constructed using smaller sheet piles. The 30.25 ft diameter cell was constructed using 76 sheet piles. The new cell will be constructed using 58 sheets to achieve the desired cell diameter.

24. Question: Section 31‐41‐16, Part 3.1 ‐ Excavation; please clarify.

Answer: No material shall be excavated or dredged from the Pickwick Location.

25. Question: Section 31‐41‐16, Part 3.2.2.2 B – Shoes; please clarify.

Answer: See the Government’s Response to Question #9.

26. Question: Based on dimensions shown on the drawings, it is unclear whether the vertical fender bolts are intended to bolt through the horizontal fenders and spacers; please clarify.

Answer: Reference Amendment 0001. Plan elevation A‐A has been revised Bolt locations shown on Detail E – MK 4. Vertical fenders shall not be on top of horizontal bands.

27. Question: Please also clarify the length of the horizontal bands – A‐A says 40’, Plan View says 30’, MK says 69’.

Answer: Reference Amendment 0001. Horizontal bands lengths have been updated on Plans.

28. Question: In the Solicitation, Offer, and Award, Section 14 requires a “Code” and “Facility Code.” Does the Contractor provide these codes?

Answer: When submitting a bid, prospective contractors should identify their Cage Code where the Solicitation requests a “Code” or “Facility Code”.

29. Question: Will questions about the bid submittal be allowed up until the submittal date?

Answer: No. In accordance with Solicitation, Section 00100, Instructions to Bidders, Paragraph 1.10, the Government is not required to answer questions submitted after 28 August 2017.

30. Question: If responses to questions submitted generate additional questions, will Contractor be allowed to submit additional questions?

Answer: See the Government’s Response to Question # 29.

31. Question: Could a contact person be provided for questions regarding payroll submittals and wage/rate requirements?

Answer: Payroll submittals will be discussed after contract award at the Pre‐Construction meeting. Contact the Department of Labor for wage rate requirements.

32. Question: Does Ronnie Pearson; the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative, need an office on site?

Answer: No, the Contractor is not required to provide office or desk space for any Government personnel.

33. Question: Is there a location for the Contractor to place/deliver supplies and materials coming off of trucks at or near the work site or being unloaded from floating equipment?

Answer: No.

34. Question: What is the depth and shape of the channel bottom at the Barkley laydown area?

Answer: USACE does not have the data necessary to describe the depth of water or shape of channel bottom adjacent to the Barkley Laydown Area. However, there is a public boat ramp 275 feet from the laydown site that Bidders may use to access the area for investigation. Any bidders investigating the area by boat shall provide their own means of access and comply with Federal, State, and Local Boating regulations.

35. Question: Can the Contractor bring a forklift to move materials at the laydown area out of the way in order to access the needed sheet piles?

Answer: The Contractor will be permitted to move miscellaneous materials along the shoreline, but such movement shall be coordinated with the Government at least two (2) weeks prior and a representative of the Government must be present when such materials are moved.

36. Question: If one (1) Contractor is awarded both Mooring Cell Construction projects; Wheeler and Pickwick, will there be an allowed delay is starting the projects?

Answer: No. The Contractor will be required to start the projects within the timeframes specified in each separate contract after receiving notice to proceed.

37. Question: Can we get more pictures of the cell that needs to be demolished?

Answer: Reference Amendment 0001 for additional pictures.

38. Question: To what extent should demolition occur on the existing cell? Can sheets be cut and abandoned if removal is impossible? If sheets break above or below the mud line what will be expected of the contractor?

Answer: The Government does not anticipate sheet piles breaking below the mud line. Location of voids in sheet piles are well above the mud line. However, if a sheet does break below the mud line, the contractor may move the cell within two (2) feet of the original location. Contractor is to exercise extreme care not to further damage the sheet piles.

39. Question: What are the options for Tremie plug removal on the cell that is being demolished?

Answer: See the Government’s Response to Question # 15.

40. Question: The drawings show that there may be a tremie fill concrete at the bottom of the existing cell. Can the COE verify that there is no concrete in the sheet pile cell?

Answer: The drawing identifying an existing tremie fill is downstream of Pickwick Lock. See also the Government’s Response to Question #15.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Publish the Pre-bid site visit minutes

2. Answer questions from the site visit and solicitation

3. Update Drawing 10W500 and Technical Specifications

4. Update FAR Clause 52.252-3 and DFARS Clause 252.236-7001

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been modified:

252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000)

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall--

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general--

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

Plans: W912P5-17-B-0011 Pickwick Mooring Cell

DWG. No. Title

61W_P01 PICKWICK PROJECT INDEX

61W_P02 BARKLEY STORAGE YARD, QUANTITIES & LOCATIONS

61W_P03 TRM 209 PICKWICK LOCATION, AERIALS & BORINGS

10W500 TRM 209 PICKWICK DESIGN, DEMOLITION & INSTALLATION

61W_P05 PICKWICK PROJECT HYDRAULIC DATA

61W_P06 TRM 209 PICKWICK BORINGS, SOIL PROFILES

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