W912P519B00030002 Amendment 2.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

PROJECT: Barkley Pow er Plant Turbine Generator Rehabilitation, Kuttaw a, KY

PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide the Government's response to vendors' questions received during the virtual site visit.

2. Provide the virtual site visit list of attendees and slides.

3. Extend the bid opening due date from Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time to Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

Central Time.

FAR 52.252-3, Alterations in Solicitation, is updated.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Jun-2020

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 W912P519B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-May-2020

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:

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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

25-Jun-2020

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CELRN-RC-N

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING

110 9TH AVENUE SOUTH, RM A405

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 (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

ATTENDEE LIST

W912P519B0003 Barkley Turbine Generator Rehab

List of Approved Contractors for Virtual Site Visit Thursday, May 28, 2020

American Babbitt Bearing --Smith, Nicholas

American Hydro --Batten, Jonas

Andritz Hydro --Gao, Yunfeng --Houghton, Darren

Beltline Services --Brumley, Patrick

EnviroVantage --Gross, Joseph --Preston, Matthew

GE Renewable Energy --Bertrand, Alexandre --Cote, Patrick --Dompierre, Frederick --Gingras, Sebastien --Gosselin, Frederic --Lambert, Daniel --Nesbitt, Megan --Savard, Raymond --St-Hilaire, Antoine

Gracon --Hostler, Kenneth --Teague, Daniel

Gulf Coast Electric Motor Services --Mizell, Michael --Rodriguez, Victor

Hydro Consulting & Maintenance Services --Melton, Heth

IMPSA International, Inc.

--Albacete, Martin --Porcari, Daniel

Litostroj US, LLC --Tandler, Marko Lynchburg Air Preheater Corp.

--Myer, Ross

National Electric Coil --Chetwynd, Russell --Dawson, Frederick --Jeney, Stephen --Slovisky, Gary --Stender, John --Wentz, William

Voith Hydro, Inc.

--Banjara, Yadu --Lang, Christopher

Q AND A

Barkley Turbine Generator Rehab Questions and Answers Amendment 0002

1. We are a heavy mechanical general contractor with decades of disassembly/reassembly experience, and we partner with experts in turbine and generator design and fabrication. If we include letters of commitment from these key subcontractors, are we allowed to use the collective experience of the team to satisfy the Definitive Responsibility Criteria (DRC) requirements?

ANSWER: Reference Solicitation, Instructions to Bidders, paragraphs 13.b. All projects submitted to satisfy criterion one (1) of the Definitive Responsibility Criteria (DRC) must have been self-performed as either a prime or sub-contractor. Projects that were not self-performed will not satisfy this criterion. All projects submitted to satisfy criterion two (2) must have been either self-performed as a prime or sub-contractor or performed by a sub-contractor while the bidder operated as the prime contractor. Projects that were not self-performed or sub-contracted out as a prime contractor will not satisfy this criterion. Letters of commitment are not required to satisfy any of the DRC.

2. We have key personnel with experience that satisfies the DRC, but the experience was gained while the key employees were working with a previous employer. If we provide details on their role on the projects with the previous employer, as well as details and commitments for their role on the Barkley project, would that satisfy the requirements of the DRC?

ANSWER: No, per Solicitation, Instructions to Bidders, paragraph 13.b., bidders are required to submit evidence showing that their company, not individual personnel, meets the experience requirements.

3. Regarding DRC question #3, we have a non-Kaplan hydro project with a contract value over $50M that is approximately 90% complete. Additionally, we have multiple projects valued over $100M with design, fabrication, and installation of heavy mechanical and electrical components, but they are not hydro projects. Our bid will be backed by a Top 3, A.M. Best A+ rated bonding company demonstrating we have adequate financial resources to perform the contract. Can we submit a similar project, as exampled above, separate from our responses to DRC question #1 and #2, to satisfy DRC question #3?

ANSWER: Reference Solicitation, Instructions to Bidder, paragraph 13.b. To satisfy criterion three (3), at least one

(1) of the self-performed projects submitted by bidders to satisfy criteria one (1) and/or two (2) must meet the requirements stated in criterion three (3).

4. Projects of this type have historically been acquired using FAR Part 15 and a Best Value Trade-Off Source Selection. Can you explain the main reason(s) for this dramatic change in acquisition strategy? How is the IFB- DRC different from Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)?

ANSWER: The Government determined its needs were best met through an Invitation for Bid with DRC. Please reference FAR Parts 14 and 15 for discussion of IFB and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable acquisition methods, respectively.

5. Can you please confirm that the DRC submittal for the apparent low bidder is to submit after bid opening is limited to the (4) points in Instruction to Bidders, 13 b.?

ANSWER: The apparent low bidder will be required to provide the documentation listed in Solicitation, Instructions to Bidders, paragraph 13.b., three (3) business days after bid opening.

6. During the June 18/19 site visit, will one of the generators be made available for physical data measurements on the stator and rotors?

ANSWER: The unit will be dewatered for walk through touring purposes only, including the generator air housing.

Accessing the top of the rotor requires Hazardous Energy Control Procedure (HECP) training per site safety standards and will not be available, access to the bottom of the rotor and stator will be available. The Government will make available for measurement during pre-bid site visits: 1) the stator lamination stamping die from Generating Unit 1 rewind; 2) a spare lamination from Generating Unit 1 rewind; 3) a spare coil from Generating Unit 1 rewind; 4) a spare universal field pole. Scroll case access will be available, and the draft tube door will be open for viewing of the draft tubes and bottom of the blades.

7. Will the slides and attendee list for this meeting be provided as an amendment?

ANSWER: The slides and attendee list for the virtual site visit meeting will be provided as separate attachments with this amendment.

8. We don't see details on the proposal content requirements, will it be provided later?

ANSWER: Refer to the Government’s response to question 5.

9. How does the government suggest small businesses get connected with LB to meet contract goals?

ANSWER: Vendors may contact Ms. Susan Nicholson, Chief, USACE Nashville District Small Business for assistance in connecting with small business firms. She can be reached at (615) 736-7569 or by e-mail at Susan.L.Nicholson@usace.army.mil.

10. We didn't find any bid submittals list (as technical questionnaires) in RFQ package to be provided with our proposal. Is it normal?

ANSWER: Refer to the Government’s response to question 5.

11. Is the contractor required to submit Table 1 with its bid, as stated in Section 48 13 13.01 26?

ANSWER: The Contractor shall provide the values required in TABLE 1 within 90 calendar days of award.

12. Are we allowed to take photos during the site visit?

ANSWER: Yes, vendors will be allowed to take photos during the site visit. There will be restrictions that will be addressed by the Barkley Power Plant Superintendent during the visit

13. Will the contract include performance guarantees? Only cavitation is mentioned in Section 48 13 13.01 26.

ANSWER: Specification section 48 13 13.01 26, para 1.5 to 1.5.2, include performance requirements. These are not required to be submitted before award.

14. What are the hours of the site visit?

ANSWER: The physical site visit will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. Reference Solicitation, FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) – Alternate I for the site visit location.

15. We also want to request an extension to the bid due date until August 14th. That will allow sufficient time to perform the engineering, the planning, the costing and the review/validation process of our proposal.

ANSWER: The bid opening will be extended from Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time to Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.

16. When will the decision be made on the date and time for the site visit?

ANSWER: Refer to the Government’s response to question 14.

17. Does that mean there is a moratorium on questions between that date and the site visit?

ANSWER: Reference Solicitation, Instructions to Bidders, paragraph 10 for the deadline of receipt of questions.

18. Given the nature of the selection process (the award will be made to the lowest priced bidder who is determined to be responsive and responsible), the significant number of bid items, and the ongoing COVID 19 impacts on businesses, can the Government please provide a 45 day extension to the bid due date?

ANSWER: Refer to the Government’s response to question 15.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 15-Jul-2020 01:00 PM to 05-Aug-2020 01:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

Amendment 0001:

PROJECT TITLE: Barkley Power Plant Turbine Generator Rehabilitation, Kuttawa, KY

PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to change the date and time of the virtual site visit stated in FAR 52.236-27 Alt I (Construction) from Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time to Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

Amendment 0002:

PROJECT: Barkley Power Plant Turbine Generator Rehabilitation, Kuttawa, KY

PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide the Government's response to vendors' questions received during the virtual site visit meeting held on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

2. Provide the virtual site visit list of attendees and slides.

3. Extend the bid opening due date from Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time to Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.m Central Time.

(End of Summary of Changes)