AMEND 0001 W912P6-08-B-0014 FB 2A SITE PREP WORK.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

PROJECT TITLE: SITE PREPARATION FOR SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL, ELECTRICAL FISH BARRIER II ALPHA, ROMEOVILLE, IL

THIS AMENDMENT IS ISSUED TO ANSWER CONTRACTOR’S INQUIRIES.

No time extension to the Bid Opening Date results from this Amendment.

See the follow ing pages of this Amendment for the USACE’S responses to contractors inquiries.

The Point of Contact for this Amendment is Greg Wynne at 312-846-5376.

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 26-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-0014

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-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

26-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

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W912P6-08-B-0014

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. Question: Is silt fence required the whole length of the fence? If so, how far past the end of the permanent fence?

Answer: See SECTION 01 57 20.01 03. The silt fence needs to be placed around the project limits.

2. Question: There is lime stone all along the river were silt fence is to be installed. Is the Army Corps.

requiring us to trench in the stone? Or are there other approved methods / alternatives?

Answer: See SECTION 01 57 20.01 03. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is not requiring a trench in the stone. It is up to the contractor to determine the method used to prevent run-off\erosion from entering the canal.

3. Question: Is the Contractor required to obtain permits from local government? What permits are required for this job?

Answer: See SECTION 01 57 20.01 03 - Submittals from the contractor will be used by USACE to obtain a NPDES site storm water permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. USACE is not aware of other permit requirements, but the Contractor would be responsible for acquiring any other necessary permits.

4. Question: Is a job site trailer required?

Answer: A job site trailer is not required. All required records and administrative papers must be present on site when the Contractor is working on site. Sanitary facilities must be provided as specified.

5. Question: Does the Army Corps require hard wired telephone lines, water and electricity?

Answer: No, however, the government will not provide any utility services. The contractor is responsible for all utilities required as necessary to complete work at the site and fulfill all contract requirements.

6. Question: Are the contractors able to use the existing access gravel roads?

Answer: Yes, the contractor will be able to use the existing roads for site access.

7. Question: On the East side of the river does the temporary fence that is already in place cover construction barricades? (spec section 015202.0003 paragraph 1.5.2 barricades).

Answer: The existing temporary fencing will be considered an adequate construction barricade. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring all barricading is placed appropriately during all stages of work.

8. Question: Same spec section same as above, on the west side being that there is no public access does the Army Corps. require contractors to install construction barricades? If so, does the army Corps require a temp fence along the whole west side?

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Answer: Temporary fencing will not be required on the west side as the existing fence and gate will limit pubic access. The access gate must be kept closed and locked when work is being completed.

9. Question: Does the Army Corps require screening on the storage area fence?

Answer: No. However, dust control should be addressed in the erosion control plan.

10. Question: Spec section 015202.0003 Paragraph / Section 1.6.5 - (security provisions). Does the army Corps require contractors to have security lighting.

Answer: Lighting shall be required as stated to aid law enforcement in performing security checks of any contractor temporary facilities.

11. Question: Landscaping Restoration - Is the Army Corps requiring the contractors to restore excavated areas? Clearing and grubbing areas?

Answer: Restoration shall be in accordance with SECTION 01 57 20.01 03 paragraph 3.13. Seeding shall be done as necessary to effect permanent erosion control.

12. Question: Demolition - What does the demolition consist of? We were at the job site and did not see any structure to be demolished? We were told that the existing fish Barrier (1) does not get demolished.

Answer: Items located within the work limit area that are not noted to remain will be demolished. These items usually consist of concrete blocks and rubble mounds. The Contractor shall not do any work on existing fish barrier structures and systems.

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