AMD 0002 W912P6-08-B-0003.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

SUBJECT: W912P6-08-B-0003, DES PLAINES RIVER, ILLINOIS LOCAL FLOOD PROTECTION FLOODWALL 37, RIVER ROAD/MILWAUKEE

ROAD, PROSPECT HEIGHTS AND MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

A. This Amendment does not extend the Bid Opening Date; therefore, the Bid Opening Date and Time remains 19 September 2008 at 2:00 p.m. CDT.

B. The Point of Contact for this Amendment is Regina G. Blair at (312) 846-5371.

THIS AMENDMENT CONTINUES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Sep-2008

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 W912P6-08-B-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Aug-2008

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

04-Sep-2008

CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, CHICAGO

111 NORTH CANAL STREET SUITE 600

CHICAGO IL 60606-7206

W912P6 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P6-08-B-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 0002

C. CHANGES TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 15132:

Bidders shall replace, in its entirety, Specification Section 15132 with the revised Specification Section 15132 that is attached hereto.

D. CONTRACTOR’S INQUIRIES AND USACE RESPONSES:

Question #1: Clarify section 15132 paragraph 1.3.7 a b and c and how the total design head of 9 feet listed relates to the pump schedule table total head column on drawings M-01, M-02, and M-03.

USACE Response to Question #1: The Contractor shall refer to the revised Specification Section 15132, which is incorporated by way of this Amendment 0002. The pumps total dynamic head; operating parameters; and table with system loss information is provided therein.

Question #2: Section 15132 paragraph 2.2.2.1 – What was the design criteria used in selection the 1200 rpm maximum speed? The government answer to this question will assist in identifying pumps that may be equivalent to the Flygt pump model called out on drawing M-01, M-02, and M-03.

USACE Response to Question #2: The Design was not based on an exclusive (one) manufacturer; the speed was determined by the specific speed for the equipment selection along with avoiding a high velocity intake condition that could create cavitation issues, since the water flow intake is 90 degrees to the normal flow condition.

Question #3: Does the government know of any pump manufactures and pump models that maybe approved as equal to the Flygt model LL-3152 and CP-3085 listed on drawing M-01, M- 02, and M-03?

USACE Response to Question #3: The Design was not based on an exclusive (one) manufacturer; contractors shall ensure that the pumps submitted meet all salient characteristics, performance standards, etc. as described in Project Specifications.

Question #4: Is there a clause for stored material?

USACE Response to Question #4: Yes; the Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.236- 10, “Operations and Storage Areas” is incorporated into Section 00700 of the Solicitation.

Question #5: Due to the large volume of steel required on this project, will there be a steel cost adjust?

W912P6-08-B-0003

USACE Response to Question #5: No; there is no Economic Price Adjustment Clause included in the Solicitation. Likewise, the resultant contract will not contain an economic price adjustment clause for labor or material; therefore, contractors shall take into consideration the contract duration and escalate their pricing accordingly.

Question #6: Attached is a drawing and performance curve for an alternate design for the W912P6-08-B-0003 project. The Design uses a type 10 formed suction intake and a rpm motor.

Please ask your technical staff to review and let me know if this pump is an acceptable alternative.

USACE Response to Question #6: According to the USACE’s Designer, the Contractor’s proposed pump is not an acceptable alternative; therefore, the contractor shall bid the project as spec’d.