W912P521B0003 A0001 JPP Greenway Phase I Amendment.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: JPP GREENWAY PHASE II

PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide revised instruction in Section 00 21 00 - Instructions to Bidders.

2) Extend bid due date to Friday, August 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM Central Time.

3) Provide Q&A attachment.

4) Revise Bid Schedule.

5) Revise 252.236-7001 Contract Draw ings and Specif ications.

6) Attach revised Plans, Specs and insert Site Furnishings as separate documents (W912P521B0003 Am0001 Tspecs.pdf, W912P521B0003 Tplans Amendment 1.pdf, Site Furnishing from Greenw ay Phase 1 Project.pdf).

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

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 16

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Jul-2021

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 W912P521B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Jul-2021

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

30-Jul-2021

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CELRN-RC-N

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING

110 9TH AVENUE SOUTH, RM A680

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:

W912P521B0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 02-Aug-2021 01:00 PM to 06-Aug-2021 01:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION EST QTY. UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

BASE

1- GENERAL

0001 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION 1 JOB $ $

2 - DEMOLITION

0003 CLEARING,GRUBBING AND CHIPPING TRAIL

CROSS SECTION

4 AC $ $

0004 STORM UTILITY RELOCATION 3 EA $ $

3 - EARTHWORK, EROSION CONTROL, & DRAINAGE

0005 RIP-RAP 121 TON $ $

0006 GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC 103,000 SF $ $

0007 HEADWALL 32 EA $ $

0008 12" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (STORM) 96 LF $ $

0009 18" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (STORM) 172 LF $ $

0010 24" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (STORM) 26 LF $ $

0011 30" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (STORM) 72 LF $ $

4- HARDSCAPE

0012 ASPHALT PAVEMENT SCHEDULE - A (TRAIL,

LIGHT-DUTY)

10300.0 LF $ $

0013 SUBGRADE PREP (STRIPPING , GRADING AND

COMPACTION)

10300.0 LF $ $

0014 AGGREGATE SCHEDULE - A 2600.0 TON $ $

6 - AMENITIES

0015 SIGNAGE - TRAIL REGULATORY 12 EA $ $

0016 FENCE - SQUARE THREE-RAIL 2,792 LF $ $

7 - VEGETATION

0017 SEEDING 1.0 JOB $ $

0018 8 - OVERLOOK AREA 1.0 JOB $ $

0019 9 - WAYSIDE AREA 1.0 JOB $ $

TOTAL BASE

ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

OPTION 1

1001 ACCESS LOCATION 1 1.0 JOB

OPTION 1

ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

OPTION 2

1002 ACCESS LOCATION 2 1.0 JOB OPTION 2

ESTIMATED

1003 OPTION 3

ACCESS LOCATION 3

1.0 JOB OPTION 3

ESTIMATED

OPTION 4

1004 UTV 1.0 EA OPTION 4

ESTIMATED

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Intent: The intent of this solicitation is to award one (1) construction contract for J. Percy Priest Greenway in Murfreesboro, TN.

1.2 Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction Project: The estimated magnitude of this requirement is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

1.3 Basis of Selection of Award: Award shall be made to the lowest priced bidder who is determined to be responsive and responsible. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.214-19, Contract Award— Sealed Bidding—Construction, for more information.

1.4 Type of Contract: The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract.

1.5 Who May Submit: This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

1.6 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard: The NAICS code for this project is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Size Standard $39.5M.

1.7 Specifications and Drawings: Specifications and Drawings will be provided as separate files and will be available on Beta.SAM. See the complete drawings and specification package located at www.SAM.gov.

The Specifications and Drawings are part of the solicitation/contract and shall be considered in that respect (see Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings and Specifications).

1.8 Pre-Bid Site Visit: An organized site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 10:00am Central Time.

Bidders should inspect the job site prior to submitting a bid. Bidders should take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work and the general and local conditions that can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve bidders from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers, agents or employees, unless included in the solicitation, the specifications or related documents. Please refer to FAR 52.236-27 Alt I, Site Visit (Construction) incorporated by full text in this solicitation, for more information pertaining to the scheduled site visit.

POINT-OF-CONTACT: For questions and /or concerns regarding the site visit, please contact Contract Specialist Cierra Mendoza via email at Cierra.R.Mendoza@usace.army.mil.

1.9 POC for Communication/Questions: Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing to the Nashville Contracting Branch, Attn: Cierra Mendoza at email Cierra.R.Mendoza@usace.army.mil.

Inquiries must identify the solicitation number, the requestor’s company name, address, email address, and telephone number to include area code.

Phone calls or requests to arrange meetings at the Nashville District during the solicitation period to discuss project requirements or company’s capabilities are highly discouraged and will not be scheduled.

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to Cierra Mendoza via email at Cierra.R.Mendoza@usace.army.mil no later than 21 July 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

1.10 Amendments Prior to Date Set for Closing of IFB. The right is reserved as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications or drawings or both prior to the date set for submission of bid. Such revisions and amendments, if any will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this IFB. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices proposed or both, the date set for receipt of bids may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing officer will enable bidder to revise their bid. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for receipt of bid.

1.11 NOTICE TO BIDDER: Use of Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances a . In accordance with Section 326 of P.L. 102-484, the Government is prohibited from awarding any contract which includes a specification or standard that requires the use of a Class I ozone-depleting substance (ODS) identified in Section 601(a) of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C 767a(a)), or that can be met only through the use of such a substance unless such use has been approved, on an individual basis, by a senior acquisitions official who determines that there is no suitable substitute available.

b. To comply with this statute, the Government has conducted a best effort screening of the specifications and standards associated with this acquisition to determine whether they contain any ODS requirements. This requirement has no relationship to ODSs.

c. If the bidder possesses any special knowledge about any other ODSs required directly or indirectly at any level of contract performance, the U.S. Army would appreciate if such information were surfaced to the Contracting Officer for appropriate action. To preclude delay to the procurement, the bidder should provide any information as soon as possible after release of this IFB and prior to the submission of bids to t he extent practicable. It should be understood that there is no obligation on the bidder to comply with the request and that no compensation can be provided for doing so.

2.0 WHAT, HOW, AND WHERE TO SUBMIT BID

2.1 The following documents must be submitted with your IFB in original and one (1) copy:

(1) SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award

a. Should include:

i. Unique Entity Identifier (commonly known as DUNS) mailto:Cierra.R.Mendoza@usace.army.mil mailto:Cierra.R.Mendoza@usace.army.mil

ii. CAGE number

iii. Tax Payer ID number

(2) Solicitation amendments acknowledged, if applicable

(3) Bid Schedule

(4) Original Bid Bond with Power of Attorney

(5) Bid Guarantee (see FAR 52.228-1)

Note: To establish its responsibility the bidder may be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding previous experience in performing comparable work, business and technical organization, financial resources, and plant available to be used in performing the work. The requested statement submitted will have the following: a minimum of one (1) up-to-date banking reference for their firm and a minimum of three (3) past performance references for similar work.

a . The banking reference shall include the financial institution’s legal name, complete physical address, a point-of-contact (POC) at the financial institution, the POC’s telephone number, and email address.

b. The past performance references shall include firm’s name, the contract number, the contract period of performance and/or contract completion date, the contract’s aggregate value, a brief description of the project, a POC, the POC’s telephone number, and email address.

2.2 PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS: Bids will be publicly opened at the time set for opening in Block 13 of the SF1442 via video conference presentation that shall be held on 6 August 2021 at 1:00pm Central Time. This information can be accessed on this date and time by using call-in information provided below.

The teleconference information is as follows:

https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=m2edf8a5c9491c6d206bfbefeb6c22450 Meeting number:

199 797 7689 Password: 2Bu4nNd3ig?

More ways to join Join by video system

Dial 1997977689@usace1.webex.com You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone +1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free +1-669-234-1177 US Toll Access code: 199 797 7689

Choose the “Call Me” feature to access the meeting. Due to known bandwith usage issues, it is strongly recommended that participants do NOT use their webcams.

The content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested, who may be present.

Unbalanced bids may be rejected.

2.3 Bidders shall submit their bids no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of SF 1442 of this solicitation or the latest amendment (if applicable) as follows:

https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=m2edf8a5c9491c6d206bfbefeb6c22450

The Bidder’s bid shall be submitted electronically, as described below. The Bidder’s bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids is prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method for bids in response to this solicitation is electronically via SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (EMAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR

MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidders shall submit their bids using the following link:

https://safe.apps.mil/

Please send bids using the link above to Contract Specialist Cierra Mendoza at Cierra.R.Mendoza@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer JW Purcell at James.W.Purcell @usace.army.mil

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC BIDS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all bids shall be submitted electronically through the SAFE site.

Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. You are limited to twenty-five (25) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 8GB). If you have a large number of files, recommend that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Bidders may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

REQUEST FOR UPLOAD CODE: Bidders must email Contract Specialist Cierra Mendoza at Cierra.R.Mendoza@usace.army.mil AND Contracting Officer JW Purcell at James.W.Purcell @usace.army.mil no later than five (5) business days prior to the bid due date to receive a request code which will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. Bidders that fail to email or request a code five (5) business days before bid submission date may not be able to receive a request code in time to upload their submission. THIS MUST BE DONE FOR THIS

PROCUREMENT.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE:

1. Once at the SAFE website select the “Drop-off” icon. This allows users without a CAC or users whose computer is not configured to read a CAC the option to access the SAFE site as a guest.

2. After selecting the “Click Here” link you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government representative) information and email settings.

3. When completing your file information for transmittal via the SAFE website, you will be required to enter the email addresses for all recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients are the Contract Specialist, Cierra Mendoza at Cierra.R.Mendoza@usace.army.mil, and the Contracting Officer, JW Purcell at James.W.Purcell @usace.army.mil. The e-mail address of the Government Employee who initiated the request code will be automatically entered. The Bidder must enter the email address for both the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. The Bidder can enter an additional email address if desired. After entering the email address, click the ADD button to add the person(s) email to the “Recipients List” of your response. When your bid is submitted, a notification will be sent to the recipients you added.

NOTE: Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group email accounts.

Even if you successfully upload your bid to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the Government recipients until you verify your email address. Entering an incorrect email may result in the rejection of your submission for lateness. A Bidder can confirm proper submission by the ‘Drop-Off Completed” screen which generates based on proper file submission.

NOTE: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a https://safe.apps.mil/ mailto:Cierra.R.Mendoza@usace.army.mil mailto:Jessica.L.Baker@usace.army.mil mailto:Jessica.L.Baker@usace.army.mil mailto:Jessica.L.Baker@usace.army.mil

Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Bidders will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For the purpose of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, the Government will consider the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website.

For bids larger than the 8GB capacity of the SAFE website and require multiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases.

The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive bids. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that bids are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Bidders are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bid to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

3.0 INSURANCE/BONDS:

3.1 BID GUARANTEE. In accordance with FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, the bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond (use Standard Form 24) supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00. If using a Bid Bond, it must be submitted on SF 24. The SF 24 can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

3.2 INSURANCE. Contractor shall carry Liability and Insurance. See FAR 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation.

3.3 The bidder whose bid is accepted will be required to comply with the following within the time established in the invitation for bid:

a . PERFORMANCE BONDS (SF 25). Pursuant to FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds— Construction, the penal amount of the performance bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received on a SF 25A within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of contract award. The SF 25A can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

b. PAYMENT BONDS (SF 25A). Pursuant to FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds— Construction, the penal amount of the payment bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received on a SF 25 within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of award. The SF 25 can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

4.0 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) AND ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS

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: 8am - 8pm (Eastern Time) U.S. Calls: 866-606-8220 International Calls: 334-206-7828

DSN: 866-606-8220

https://www.gsa.gov/forms

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 calendar days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.

Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS).

The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM.

To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

5.0 BIDDERS CHECKLIST

All information required by the terms of the Solicitation must be furnished. MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS CAN BE COSTLY. Important items for you to check are included in but not limited to those listed below.

This checklist is furnished only to assist you in submitting a proper bid. The Government shall not be responsible for items not described below. It is not required to be return with your bid.

[ ] Is your bid guarantee in the proper form?

[ ] If signing on behalf of your company, have you attached evidence of your authority to sign the bid?

[ ] Have you acknowledged all amendments? Have you submitted your bid on the latest amended bid schedule?

[ ] Is the name in which you submitted your bid the same as on the bid bond?

[ ] Have you entered a unit price for each bid item?

[ ] Have you checked your bid for possible errors? Arithmetically?

[ ] Are all erasures or corrections initialed by the person signing the bid?

[ ] The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if it is materially and mathematically unbalanced as to price for any bid item or combination of items. A bid is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

[ ] Is the envelope containing your bid properly identified that it is a sealed bid and does it contain the correct solicitation number and bid opening time? See FAR 52.214-5, Submission of Bids.

[ ] Will your bid arrive on time? See FAR 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids.

[ ] Have you furnished all information required by the invitation for bids solicitation and/or the specifications?

6.0 CONTRACTOR FEEDBACK

Help us in BUILDING STRONG. Please provide us with your feedback, comments and recommendations for improvement by visiting our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) website at:

http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&service_provider_id=110824&site_id=856&service_category_id=1

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

AMENDMENT 0001

PROJECT: JPP GREENWAY PHASE II

http://www.sam.gov/

PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide revised instruction in Section 00 21 00 - Instructions to Bidders.

2) Extend bid due date to Friday, August 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM Central Time.

3) Provide Q&A attachment.

4) Revise Bid Schedule.

5) Revise 252.236-7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications.

6) Attach revised Plans, Specs and insert Site Furnishings as separate documents (W912P521B0003 Am0001 Tspecs.pdf, W912P521B0003 Tplans Amendment 1.pdf, Site Furnishing from Greenway Phase 1 Project.pdf).

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

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been added by full text:

Q&A Contractor Questions /Government Answers for Amendment 0001

1.Contractor Question: Has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been submitted to the State for approval or is it the responsibility of the General Contractor?

Government Answer: Per Specifications Section 01 57 19, the contractor must submit the SWPPP and any BMPs to the Contracting officer prior to submitting to the State (TDEC). The COR should then send that information to district office for review.

2. Contractor Question: Plans and specifications reference silt fencing, given the thickness of the woods, will alternate systems be acceptable?

Government Answer: Please reference Specifications Section 01 57 19, Paragraph 3.2.2 for erosion and sediment control measures.

3. Contractor Question: Does the General Contractor have to be licensed in the State of TN?

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 00 00 para 1.1.

4. Contractor Question: Who will provide the city permits for this project?

Government Answer: No permits will need to be issued by the City of Murfreesboro. The project is taking place on federal property outside of the city limits of Murfreesboro. Right of way along the existing gravel road leading to the three potential access points has been granted by the city.

5. Contractor Question: Will City be required to make inspections?

Government Answer: The City of Murfreesboro will be making regular site visits at the project location. No UTV is required for the city.

6. Contractor Question: Is P6 the only acceptable scheduling software?

Government Answer: Please reference Specifications Section 01 32 01 for scheduling software requirements.

7. Contractor Question: The secondary Safety, can he preform other job functions or is he solely Safety.

Government Answer: Please reference Specifications Section 01 35 26, Paragraph 1.6.1.1 and amended Paragraph 1.6.1.1.1.

8. Contractor Question: One of the requirements for this project is 20 aerial photos per week. Is this required to be performed by a commercial photographer?

Government Answer: Aerial photos are no longer a requirement for this contract. Specification Section 01 30 00 has been removed.

9. Contractor Question: Given the density of the woods, can daily job photos suffice for the 20 photos per week?

Government Answer: Non-aerial daily job photos will suffice. Ensure these are attached to the QC daily report in RMS.

10. Contractor Question: In the specifications reference is made to Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical. Do these apply somewhere to this project?

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 45 00.

11. Contractor Question: Please clarify the requirements for compaction testing, there appears to be a conflict in the requirements.

Government Answer: Please reference Note 3 under COMPACTION on Sheet C0.02

12. Contractor Question: Please clarify the requirements for Cyber Security. Requirements call for anyone on the RMS System to have a background check and be approved but does not state what level the Company must meet.

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 50 00, Paragraph 1.5

13. Contractor Question: Please provide a detail for the fencing to be installed between the trails where they come to close together.

Government Answer: The three-rail fence detail is provided on Drawing D1.02.

14. Contractor Question: Please provide manufacture for the tables, benches, trash cans, etc. from the first phase. I was unable to find manufacturer’s name on the existing pieces.

Government Answer: Shop drawings submittals from the first phase have been added to the amendment. No brand name or equal specifications are part of this solicitation, therefore, the manufacturer of Phase I furnishings are not pertinent, see answer to Question #64.

15. Contractor Question: Will the parking area and the trails be closed during construction?

Government Answer: Please reference General Note 11 on Sheet C0.04 as amended.

16. Contractor Question: Who will provide trail closure during construction? If yes, how will the trails be marked for closure?

Government Answer: Please reference the Government’s response to Question 15.

17. Contractor Question: When grubbing for the trail, it is my understanding that all brush will have to be chipped or removed from site. Is this correct?

Government Answer: Please reference Note 9 of TYPICAL SECTION DETAIL NOTES of Sheet D1.01 as amended.

18. Contractor Question: Can the chips be blown into the woods or do the chips have to be removed?

Government Answer: Please reference the Government’s response to Question 17.

19. Contractor Question: Can the chips be used wasted on the existing horse trail?

Government Answer: Please reference the Government’s response to Question 17.

20. Contractor Question: Will tree stumps have to be removed or can they be left in the ground? If yes, how close to the ground must they be cut or do they need to be ground below grade?

Government Answer: Please reference the Government’s response to Question 17.

21. Contractor Question: Will all waste material not used on the trails have to be removed from site or can it be wasted on site other than leaving piles?

Government Answer: Please reference the Government’s response to Question 17.

22. Contractor Question: Are there any additional laydown yards other than the parking area that can be used (around the Water Department yard)?

Government Answer: Please reference General Note 8 on Sheet C0.04 as amended.

23. Contractor Question: Please clarify requirements for riprap beyond based on pipe size. It appears in at least one location it will extend into the river.

Government Answer: Please reference Storm Utility Note 3 on Sheet D1.03 as amended.

24. Contractor Question: Is the contractor to remove the access road once the project is completed or leave it in place?

Government Answer: C0.05, Note 5 states that access roads are to be returned to a natural state and no gravel or other construction material shall remain on the access pass. No trees will need to be replanted.

25. Contractor Question: Who is responsible for any utilities onsite.

Government Answer: The contractor is responsible for any utilities onsite.

26.Contractor Question: BID SCHEDULE, Item 0006, GEOTEXTILE Filter Fabric, has a quantity of 100,300 SF.

If we include the trail length of 10,300 Feet, times the trail width of 10 Feet, we should have a quantity of 103,000 SF. Please Advise.

Government Answer: The bid schedule has been amended to update to reflect 103,000 SF for geotextile filter fabric.

27.Contractor Question: BID SCHEDULE, Item 0015 Signage, has a QTY of 12. Per the drawings and at a quick glance there appears to be a lot more than 12. Please advise.

Government Answer: Signage QTY can be located in the bid schedule item 0015.

28. Contractor Question: SPEC SECTION 31 00 00 PARA 2.2, states to provide Geotextile for riprap placement.

SPEC SECTION 01 20 00 PARA 1.3.4 does not mention the payment of geotextile under this line item. Will geotextile for riprap be paid under Item NO. 0005, RIP-RAP or Item NO. 0006 GEOTEXTILE on the bid schedule?

Government Answer: Specifications Section 01 20 00, paragraph 1.3.4.1 has been revised to state that “Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing, transporting, stockpiling (if applicable), geotextile and placing rip-rap as required by the contract.”

29. Contractor Question: Q5-C0.02, Drainage Note 5, FOR DRAINAGE TRENCHES COORDINATE WITH THE COR FOR FINAL PLACEMENT LOCATION FOR TRECHES. TYPICAL DETAIL IS LOCATED ON D1.01.

No detail is shown on drawing D1.01, However there is a detail shown on D1.03. Is this the detail?

Government Answer: Please reference DRAINAGE NOTE 5 on Sheet C0.02 as amended. Typical detail is located on Sheet D1.03.

30. Contractor Question: Q5-C0.02, Drainage Note 5, FOR DRAINAGE TRENCHES COORDINATE WITH THE COR FOR FINAL PLACEMENT LOCATION FOR TRECHES. TYPICAL DETAIL IS LOCATED ON D1.01. Is the drainage trench considered to be on the high side providing positive drainage to all structures, the entire length of the trail?

Government Answer: Please reference Sheet D1.01, Typical Asphalt Walking Trail Section Detail. The drainage trench will be located on the upper slope.

31. Contractor Question: Q5-D1.01 TYPICAL ASPHALT WALKING TRAIL SECTION, Indicates to install Biodegradable Jute Type Matting on slopes greater than 1:3 Also it indicates a grass swale. Detail Q5-D1.03 TYPICAL DRAINAGE DITCH DETAIL, indicates to install 1’ thick rock, 3” DSO Imbedded w/ non-woven geotextile.

Government Answer: D1.01 has been amended to update Typical Asphalt Walking Trail Section detail, to include a note stating “INSTALL BIODEGRADEABLE JUTE TYPE MATTING ON ALL SLOPES

GREATER THAN 1V:3HR.”

32. Contractor Question: Is the slope a typo? Should it be 3:1?

Government Answer: D1.01 has been amended to update detail note to show 1V:3H.

33. Contractor Question: Are we to install the Jute Matting or Geotextile in the Drainage Ditch?

Government Answer: D1.01 has been amended to update detail the typical asphalt detail to show Jute type matting.

34. Contractor Question: Please provide a detail of the description, “Install 1’ thick rock, 3” DSO Imbedded w/ non-woven geotextile”?

Government Answer: D1.03 has been amended to update drainage ditch detail note to show Jute type matting.

35.Contractor Question: Drawing Q5-D1.01 shows the sections of the walking trail. Drawing Q5-1.02 shows a detail section of the 3 Rail Square Fence with a turned down edge associated with the paving. Is a turned down edge required for the trail? (Not sure if turned down edge can be produced like this with an asphalt paver. This appears to be a copy from a previous project that may have had concrete walks) Government Answer: D1.02 has been amended to update the 3- Rail Square Fence detail.

36. Contractor Question: Drawing Q5-C1.01 calls for a sign detail W11-7. A sign schedule is provided on Drawing Q5-D1.02. However, no W11-7 type sign is provided. Please Advise.

Government Answer: D1.02 has been amended to include W11-7 Sign detail.

37. Contractor Question: Drawing Q5-D1.02, Detail “3 Rail Square Fence Section A”, shows a 4”X4” PTW Post.

Detail, “3 Rail Square Fence” (Plan View) shows 6”X6” PTW Post. Please Advise.

Government Answer: Q5-D1.01 has been amended, Detail, 3 Rail Square Fence has been updated to reflect a 4” x 4” post.

38. Contractor Question: At the site visit it was mentioned that the intersection where the equestrian trail and walking trial intersect the surface will be crushed stone. Please advise if this is correct? And will this be ADA complaint?

Government Answer: The intersection of the equestrian trail and walking trail will be asphalt.

39. Contractor Question: At the site visit some questions regarding a ARAP and Notice of Coverage were discussed.

According to the TDEC website an NOC for an ARAP was issued on 15JUNE2021, Permit No NRS21.044. Please provide the documentation (SWPPP, ARAP, BMP’s, etc.) issued to the state by the COE. We will need this information so all contractors can price accordingly and comply with NOC in place with the COE and TDEC.

Please Advise.

Government Answer: Specifications Section 01 57 19 requires the contractor to submit the SWPPP and any BMPs to the COR prior to submitting to the State (TDEC). The Government will review the information and once approved, the contractor can submit any NPDES, Stormwater Permits, Construction General Permit, SWPPP, etc. to TDEC. They must have a qualified person to plan/submit Stormwater plans. The Government is only responsible for Section 401 permits (ARAP), which the Government has already received.

40. Contractor Question: Per Specification 01 35 26, Para 1.6.1.1.1, states, The SSHO may not serve as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent. Please confirm this will not change after award and the SSHO cannot act as QCM or Superintendent? Also, the SSHO is to be on site at all times when work is being performed?

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 35 26, Paragraph 1.6.1.1.1 and amended Specifications Section 01 45 00, Paragraph 3.4.2.

41. Contractor Question: Please confirm Primavera P6 scheduling will be used for this project.

Government Answer: Please reference Specifications Section 01 32 01.

42. Contractor Question: Specification Section 01 45 00, Para 3.4.2 states, “The CQC System Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 10 years construction experience on construction similar to this Contract”. Please clarify. In past experience with the COE, the CQC Manager can be an experienced CQC manager with XX years of construction experience and not have any of the referenced degrees, as typically these types of individuals for Small Business contractors are not field employees on projects of this magnitude. The way this statement reads is the graduate of construction management must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience. Please Advise.

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 45 00, Paragraph 3.4.2.

43. Contractor Question: Specification Section 01 45 00, Para 3.4.2 states, “The CQC System Manager is assigned no other duties.” Please confirm this will no change after award. Or is the CQC Manager able to perform other QC Personnel roles if he/she is qualified?

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 45 00, Paragraph 3.4.2.

44. Contractor Question: Specification Section 01 45 00, Para 3.4.3, Experience Matrix. This section states we need an Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Blasting, and Geotechnical. Are these areas of QC Personnel required for this project?

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 45 00, Paragraph 3.4.3.

45. Contractor Question: Please confirm that (1) qualified individual for CQC Manager, (1) qualified individual for SSHO, and (1) qualified individual for Superintendent is required for this project, and at a minimum all (3) individuals must be on site if work is being performed? (This does not include other QC Personnel Staff that may be required).

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 45 00, Paragraph 3.4.2 and amended Specifications Section 01 35 26, Paragraph 1.6.1.1.1.

46. Contractor Question: Please advise on the level of Cyber Security.

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 50 00, Paragraph 1.5.

47. Contractor Question: Will permitting be required with the City of Murfreesboro? Also is a TN Contractors license required for this project? FYI you can’t do business with the City of Murfreesboro or pull permits without a TN Contractors license.

Government Answer: Please reference the Government’s response to Question #4.

48. Contractor Question: Will we be able to use mulch berms from the clearing on the site in lieu of silt fence?

Government Answer: Follow all local, state, and federal stormwater prevention laws and regulations.

49. Contractor Question: Drawing Q5-D1.04, Overlook Detail, indicates surface will be “Gravel Pavement (TYP)”. What gradation of stone shall be used for this area? What is the thickness of stone? Should a geotextile fabric be placed under the stone and if so what type? Can the government provide a Cross Section of the Gravel Pavement clarifying the previous questions?

Government Answer: Please reference Typical Cross Section on Sheet D1.04 as amended.

50. Contractor Question: Drawing Q5-D1.04, Overlook Detail, indicates a ribbon curb to be installed. However, the arrow appears to be pointing at (2) different types of lines. It’s unclear where the ribbon curb is located. Does the ribbon curb extend the entire perimeter (Inside and Outside Edge) of the Overlook?

Government Answer: D1.04 has been amended to show interior ribbon curb and outside ribbon curb are the same line style.

51. Contractor Question: Drawing Q5-D1.04, Wayside Detail. Are we to assume the Wayside is to be constructed the same as the Overlook? Gravel Pavement? Ribbon Curb? Etc?

Government Answer: D1.04 has been amended to include #10 aggregate stone and ribbon curb.

52. Contractor Question: What are the concrete specification requirements for the ribbon curb? (PSI, Slump, Air,) Is any reinforcing steel required for the ribbon curb?

Government Answer: Sheet D1.05 has been amended with a note addressing concrete ribbon.

53. Contractor Question: Specification Section 01 50 00, Para 3.5.4 states, “Construct a temporary 6 foot high chain link fence around trailers and materials. Include plastic strip inserts, colored brown…” In lieu of the plastic strip inserts can we use fence fabric with low or no visibility?

Government Answer: Please reference amended Specifications Section 01 50 00, Paragraph 3.5.4

54. Contractor Question: What type of Erosion Control devices are required for this project? Specification 01 57 19 does not provide product data. What type of Silt Fence, Wire Back? Fabric type for Silt Fence? Can Filter Socks be used in lieu of Silt Fence? What type of Erosion Control Blankets are to be used? (type of netting? Straw on one side or both? Staple spacing requirements). What is practices are to be used with Erosion Control Blankets in swales? Does Silt Fence need to be installed the entire length of the trial?

Government Answer: The Contractor must obtain State permit coverage for any stormwater measures.

55. Contractor Question: Specification Section 01 57 19 doesn’t provide us with any guidelines for erosion control other than it is the contractors responsibility. For the contractor to provide the correct BMP’s for this project Engineering data needs to be provided. What is the Watershed Area? A Copy of Hydraulic Calculations and Analysis of the water shed. This usually takes weeks for an Environmental Engineer to determine.

Government Answer: Contractor shall have a trained/qualified person design the SWPPP/BMPs. The Contractor must submit the person(s) training records with the SWPPP to the COR.

56. Contractor Question: In order for the contractor to provide an accurate cost proposal for BMP’s and Sediment Control, we need location of BMP’s. USACE has always provided with BMP details. Please advise.

Government Answer: The Contractor shall refer to the Tennessee Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook.

The book describes State approved BMPs, NDPES, SWPPPs. Again, the Contractor should have train/qualified person(s) on staff that knows about this handbook and all State rules, regs, guidelines.

57.Contractor Question: Who is the manufacturer for the existing site furnishings? (receptacle, tables, benches, etc.)Government Answer: Please reference the Government’s response to Question #14 and Question #64.

58. Contractor Question: Is blasting allowed for this project?

Government Answer: Please refence amended Specifications Section 31 00 00, Paragraph 1.4.2.

59. Contractor Question: Will the existing Horse Trail be closed during construction? If not what precautions does the contractor need to take if it remains open?

Government Answer: Please reference the Government’s response to Question #15.

60. Contractor Question: There’s a note on the Trail Layout Plan that states that “The contractor shall recommend final location of storm utilities for approval by COR”.

a . Will this submittal/recommendation require to be submitted by a professional engineer with stamped drawings?

b. Does this note make this a Design/Build storm drain project?

c. Who is ultimately responsible for the design of the storm drain system and who will be held accountable if there are drainage issues upon completion?

d. Who provides watershed information for culvert sizing?

e. If any quantities and/or sizes change to cause an increase in the contractor’s cost due to the contractor’s recommendation, will there be an adjustment in the contract price to cover this?

Government Answer: Please reference Sheet D1.03.

61. Contractor Question: Will the contractor be required to clean out the existing storm drains and ditches to remain in the existing horse trail to facilitate drainage from the new development?

Government Answer: Please reference Sheet D1.01.

62. Contractor Question: In some cases, the quarry manufactures crushed stone based on the Department of Transportation (TDOT) stone gradations requirements and they may not match exactly what is specified in Specification Section 32 92 19. Are the pre-approved TDOT stone gradations ok to use for the Aggregate Base Course, base stone, rip rap, etc.?

Government Answer: Please reference Specifications Section 32 92 19, Paragraph 2.7.1.

63. Contractor Question: If mulch is stock piled on site can the contractor waste the material on horse trail? If it cannot all be wasted on site does the City of Murfreesboro want this material?

Government Answer: Please reference Note 9 of TYPICAL SECTION DETAIL NOTES of Sheet D1.01 as amended.

64. Contractor Question: Are substitutions allowed for site furnishings (trash receptacles, hitching rail, picnic tables, benches.. etc) ?

Government Answer: Contractors must adhere to the specifications and designs in attachment (Site Furnishing Phase 1_pdf) The items shown in the attachment are representations of existing furnishing placed on the Greenway during the Phase I project. New furnishings must match in all respects (style/color) for purposes of consistency and continuity throughout the area. Colors and installation of site furnishings can be found on page 1 and 2 of Site Furnishing Phase1_pdf document for each furnishing.

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:

North Murfreesboro Trail, Phase II – Technical Specifications (Revision 4) W912P521B0003 Tspecs RTA.pdf

Plans for North Murfreesboro Greenway Phase II – Page 2 (Sheet Index) W912P521B0003 Tplans RTA.pdf

AMENDMENT 0001 – The following will be attached separately and fully incorpaorted into this solicitation.

W912P521B0003 Am0001 Tspecs.pdf W912P521B0003 Tplans Amendment 1.pdf Site Furnishing from Greenway Phase 1 Project.pdf

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(End of Summary of Changes)

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