Solicitation_Amendment_03.pdf

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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

W912P518T0007 Lock Gratings for Cheatham Lock and Dam, Ashland City, TN

This solicitation is being amended to correct the quote due date information show n in the answ er to question tw o (2) of the questions and answ ers. The quote due date remains 17 April 2018 at 1:00 pm central time.

FAR 52.252-3 has been updated.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Apr-2018

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 W912P518T0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Mar-2018

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

13-Apr-2018

CODE

CELRN-RC-N CONTRACTING BRANCH

A405, 110 9TH AVE S

NASHVILLE TN 37203

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P518T0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Is the company providing a quote considered the contractor? Does the quote have to include the cost of taking field verification dimensions?

Answer: Yes, the company whom submit a quote is considered a contractor. The quote should include the total price to fabricate and deliver Lock Gratings in accordance with solicitation W912P518T0007, technical specifications and drawings which include field verification.

2. If taking field dimensions is to be included in our price, can you provide any procedures, etc. outlining access, timing and the like to do this field work?

Answer: The quote should include the total price to fabricate and deliver Lock Gratings in accordance with solicitation W912P518T0007, technical specifications and drawings which include field verification. Refer to the solicitation drawings Q12-37/1.6A and Q12-37/1.6B, notes 2 and 4, respectively which state that the Contractor shall field verify all dimensions. Note that this field verification shall be performed by the Contractor after contract award. Dimensions from field verification shall serve as the basis for preparing fabrication drawings required per the technical specification section 05 50 14, paragraph 1.3.1. Schematics, schedules, and dimensions shown on the solicitation drawings shall be used by the Contractors for preparing their quotes which are due on April 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm central time. Following contract award Cheatham Lock will be available for access to take field measurements Monday – Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm central time, excluding Federal Holidays. Access to the site will require that contractor be escorted by Corps of Engineer personnel, present a valid photo ID, and comply with the safety manual EM 385-1-1 including personal protection equipment. EM 385-1-1 can be found at http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual.

3. If contractors have to subcontract this work, should our subcontractor be a Small Business also?

Answer: A small business is not required to subcontract this work. However, if a small business does subcontract this work there is a limitation on subcontracting, see FAR 52.219-14 (c) for more information.

4. Where are all of the grating directions located on drawing Q12-37/1.6?

Answer: Drawing Q12-37/1.6B has been updated to add clarification as to the orientation of the grating bearing bars.

5. Will the Government provide a detail drawing for the exact placement on Items MK-5R and MK-5L on drawing Q12-37/1.6? Are they under or above the existing grade of walkway?

Answer: Detail MK-5 on drawing Q12-37/1.6B applies to both right and left. The grating is located below the miter gate walkway on the lock wall.

6. Are drawings Q12-37/1.6A and Q12-37/1.6B grating notches correct for detail 4 and 12?

Answer: Yes, grating at this location should be notched as shown on drawings and details.

7. Should an offorer’s quote include the cost of miscellaneous steel specified on the drawings such as plate angles and HSS or just quote on the grating?

Answer: Yes, a quote should reflect a total price for the fabrication and delivery of grating and all miscellaneous steel in accordance with the solicitation scope of work, technical specification and drawings.

8. Is serrated the type of surface the Government is requiring for this project? Specification section 05 50 15 part 2.2.1.1d states “Slip resistance requirements must exceed both wet and static coefficient of friction of 0.5.”

Answer: The plans and specifications do not specify serrated bars. Solid bar grating as specified satisfies the slip resistance requirement.

9. What is the requested spacing on the Bearing Bars and Cross Bars?

Answer: The type of grating designated in the grating schedule on drawing Q12-37/1.6B is W-22-4. The grating is to be fabricated in accordance with the NAAMM MBG 532-09.

10. What is the Cross Bar size? (industry standard is 3/8" solid round bar, not twisted)

Answer: The type of grating designated in the grating schedule on Q12-37/1.6B is W-22-4. The grating is to be fabricated in accordance with the NAAMM MBG 532-09.

11. What is the panel spans on the gratings layout on drawings 012-37/1.6 and 012-37/1.6B?

Answer: See the Government’s response to question 6.

12. Does the BOM have the actual sizes of the bearing bars? What are the detail of depth and dimensions of cut outs? Drawing Q12-37/1.6B show bearing bars as a cut shape on DETAIL 4, is this correct?

Answer: Drawing Q12-37/1.6B Detail 4 has been updated to add further clarification on cut dimension. The depth of the cut will vary with the size of the bearing bar.

13. What are the details for MK-6 on drawing Q12-37/1.6B?

Answer: The dimensions for MK-6 are given in the Grating Mark Schedule on drawing Q12-37/1.6B.

14. Where are the details on drawing 4, 8, 12 and detail A? Drawing Q12-37/1.6B show details 4, 8, and 12.

Answer: Details 4, 8, and 12 are applicable at all locations on the concrete lock wall where the grating either bears on or abuts the existing concrete openings. Detail A indicates the support for MK-6 of drawing Q12-37/1.6A.

15. In regard to the Grating Mark Schedule shown on Drawing Q12- 37/1.6B what are the bearing bar size on MK- 19?

Answer: The Grating Mark Schedule shown on drawing Q12-37/1.6B has been updated to reflect the MK-19 bearing bar size as 4x1/4.

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

Amendment 0001

W912P518T0007 Lock Gratings for Cheatham Lock and Dam, Ashland City, TN

This solicitation is being amended to extend the quote due date to allow the Government sufficient time to answer the questions received during the question period and change the Contract Specialist information in paragraph seven

(7) of the Quote Instructions. The questions will be answered in a forthcoming amendment. No further questions will addressed from the issuance of this amendment. The quote due date is extended to 9 April 2018 at 10:00 am central time.

Amendment 0002

W912P518T0007 Lock Gratings for Cheatham Lock and Dam, Ashland City, TN

This solicitation is being amended to answer questions received during the question period, update drawing Q12- 37/1.6B and extend the quote due date. The quote due date is extended to 17 April 2018 at 1:00 pm central time.

FAR 52.252-3 has been updated.

Amendment 0003

W912P518T0007 Lock Gratings for Cheatham Lock and Dam, Ashland City, TN

This solicitation is being amended to correct the quote due date information shown in the answer to question two (2) of the questions and answers. The quote due date remains 17 April 2018 at 1:00 pm central time.

FAR 52.252-3 has been updated.

(End of Summary of Changes)