W912P6-08-R-0013 AMENDMENT0001.pdf

W81G6673348105

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

SUBJECT: SOLICITATION W912P6-08-R-0013, LITTLE CALUMET RIVER, PUMPSTATION 2B REHABILITATION PROJECT, HAMMOND, INDIANA

PURPOSES: This Amendment #0001 is issued to: (1) Amend Sections 00010 and 00100 of the Solicitation document; (2) Amend portions of Specification Sections 01 11 00, 01 22 00.10, 22 10 00.00 10 and 44 42 39; (3) Add a new Section to the Specifications, numbered as 00 31 19.02 03; (4) Provide meeting notes from the Pre-Proposal Meeting; (5) Provide the USACE’s responses to contractor's questions.

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 45

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-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-R-0013

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

10-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-R-0013

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

a. The Proposal Due Date is not extended by this Amendment.

b. Section 00010 (Solicitation Contract Form) of the Solicitation is hereby REPLACED in its entirety with the new Section 00010 enclosed herein.

1. The descriptions of Line Items 0001, 0001AC, 0001AE, 0002, 0002AF, and 0003 have been changed.

2. The following new Line Items have been added: 0001BB, 0002BA, and 0003AV.

c. Section 00100 (Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders) of the Solicitation is hereby REPLACED in its entirety with the new Section 00100 enclosed herein. NOTE: Underlined and italicized text denotes the amended areas.

d. SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 11 00 “SUMMARY OF WORK.” Offerors shall remove and replace Pages 01 11 00 Page 4 through 01 11 00 Page 20 with the revised pages attached hereto. NOTE: Strike-out or underlined text denotes the amended areas.

e. SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 22 00.00 10 “MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT.” Offerors shall remove the respective Section and replace it with the new Section attached hereto.

NOTE: Strike-out or underlined text denotes the amended areas.

f. SPECIFICATION SECTION 22 10 00.00 10 “VERTICAL PUMPS, AXIAL-FLOW IMPELLER- TYPE.” Offerors shall remove and replace Pages 22 10 00.00 10 Page 15 through 22 10 00.00 10 Page 30 with the new pages attached hereto. NOTE: Strike-out or underlined text denotes the amended areas.

g. SPECIFICATION SECTION 44 42 39 “GRIT COLLECTION AND REMOVAL EQUIPMENT.”

Offerors shall remove and replace Pages 44 42 39 Page 9 through 44 42 39 Page 16 with the new pages attached hereto. NOTE: Strike-out or underlined text denotes the amended areas.

h. SPECIFICATION SECTION 00 31 19.02 03 “EXISTING RIVER STAGE DATA.” This is a new Specification Section that is hereby incorporated into the Specifications and provided hereto.

i. The Point of Contact for this Amendment is Anita R. Simpkins at 312-846-5372.

REVISED BID SCHEDULE

(AMENDMENT 0001)

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES

INDIANAPOLIS BOULEVARD

This Line Item identifies the work description that relates directly to Sub-line Items 0001AA THROUGH 0001BB. The Sub-line Items themselves identify the quantities required to execute the work associated at the Indianapolis Boulevard location. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide its pricing separately at Sub-line Items 0001AA THROUGH 0001BB.

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6673348105

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001AA 1 Lump Sum

MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK

FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP)

NET AMT

0001AB 1 Lump Sum

INSTALLING PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE

SIGN

FFP

0001AC 1 Lump Sum

PUMP STATION WALL AND OPERATING FLOOR MODIFICATIONS

0001AD 1 Lump Sum

CONCRETE SLABS

0001AE 1 Lump Sum

DRY WEATHER PUMP ACCESS COVER MODIFICATIONS

0001AF 1 Lump Sum

LADDERS

0001AG 1 Lump Sum

DOORS

0001AH 1 Lump Sum

HANDRAILING

0001AJ 1 Lump Sum

PAINT EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN

0001AK 1 Lump Sum

EXHAUST FANS

0001AL 1 Lump Sum

WET WELL VENTILATION FAN

0001AM 1 Lump Sum

UNIT HEATERS

0001AN 1 Lump Sum

LOUVER OPERATOR REPLACEMENT

0001AP 1 Lump Sum

TRASH RAKES AND SCREENS

0001AQ 1 Lump Sum

ELECTRICAL WORK

0001AR 1 Lump Sum

TEMPORARY PUMPING

0001AS 1 Lump Sum

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DRY WEATHER PUMPS DWP-1 AND DWP-

2 AND DISCHARGE PIPING

0001AT 1 Lump Sum

REMOVAL OF EXISTING DRY WEATHER PUMPS AND DISCHARGE

PIPING

0001AU 1 Lump Sum

FENCING

0001AV 1 Lump Sum

SEEDING

0001AW 4 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW STORM WATER PUMPS AND MOTORS

SWP-1 THRU SWP-4

0001AX 4 Each

REPLACE FLAP VALVES FOR SWP-1 THRU SWP-4

0001AY 4 Each

FURNSH AND INSTALL NEW KNIFE GATE VALVES AND OPERATORS,

DISCHARGE PIPE EXTENSIONS AND AIR RELEASE VALVES AND

PIPING ON SWP-1 THRU SWP-4 DISCHARGE PIPES

0001AZ 4 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DISCHARGE BOX AIR/VACUUM RELEASE

VALVES

0001BA 1 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW FLOAT TUBE

0001BB 1 Lump Sum

PREVENTING BACKWATER AND

FFP

DEWATERING DISCHARGE BOX

JACKSON AVENUE

0002AA THROUGH 0002BA. The Sub-line Items themselves identify the quantities required to execute the work associated at the Jackson Avenue location.

Therefore, the Contractor shall provide its pricing separately at Sub-line Items

0002AA THROUGH 0002BA.

0002AA 1 Lump Sum

MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK

0002AB 1 Lump Sum

INSTALLING PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE

SIGN

0002AC 1 Lump Sum

PUMP STATION OPERATING FLOOR MODIFICATIONS

0002AD 1 Lump Sum

LOADING DOCK REHABILITATION

0002AE 1 Lump Sum

CONCRETE SLABS

0002AF 1 Lump Sum

DRY WEATHER PUMP ACCESS COVER MODIFICATIONS

0002AG 1 Lump Sum

LADDERS

0002AH 1 Lump Sum

DOORS

0002AJ 1 Lump Sum

PAINT EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN

0002AK 1 Lump Sum

EXHAUST FANS

0002AL 1 Lump Sum

WET WELL VENTILATION FANS

0002AM 1 Lump Sum

UNIT HEATERS

0002AN 1 Lump Sum

LOUVER OPERATOR REPLACEMENT

0002AP 1 Lump Sum

TRASH RAKE AND SCREEN

0002AQ 1 Lump Sum

GRATING

0002AR 1 Lump Sum

REMOVAL OF EXISTING DRY WEATHER PUMPS AND DISCHARGE

PIPING

0002AS 1 Lump Sum

ELECTRICAL WORK

0002AT 1 Lump Sum

SEEDING

0002AU 1 Lump Sum

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DRY WEATHER PUMPS DWP-1 AND DWP-

2 AND DISCHARGE PIPING

0002AV 1 Lump Sum

TEMPORARY PUMPING

0002AW 3 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW STORM WATER PUMPS AND MOTORS

SWP-1 THRU SWP-3

0002AX 3 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW KNIFE GATE VALVES AND OPERATORS,

DISCHARGE PIPE EXTENSIONS AND AIR RELEASE VALVES AND

PIPING ON SWP-1 THRU SWP-3 DISCHARGE PIPES

0002AY 3 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DISCHARGE BOX AIR/VACUUM RELEASE

VALVES

0002AZ 1 Each

FURNISH AND INSTAL NEW FLOAT TUBE

0002BA 1 Lump Sum

PREVENTING BACKWATER AND DEWATERING DISCHARGE BOX

SOUTHSIDE

0003AA THROUGH 0003AV. The Sub-line Items themselves identify the quantities required to execute the work associated at the Southside location.

Therefore, the Contractor shall provide its pricing separately at Sub-line Items

0003AA THROUGH 0003AV.

0003AA 1 Lump Sum

MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK

0003AB 1 Lump Sum

INSTALLING PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE

SIGN

0003AC 1 Lump Sum

PUMP STATION CONCRETE MODIFICATIONS

0003AD 1 Lump Sum

PUMP STATION DISCHARGE CHAMBER MODIFICATIONS

0003AE 1 Lump Sum

LADDERS

0003AF 1 Lump Sum

DOORS

0003AG 1 Lump Sum

PAINT EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN

0003AH 1 Lump Sum

EXHAUST FANS

0003AJ 1 Lump Sum

WET WELL VENTILATION FANS

0003AK 1 Lump Sum

UNIT HEATERS

0003AL 1 Lump Sum

GRIT REMOVAL MACHINERY

0003AM 1 Lump Sum

REMOVAL OF EXISTING DRY WEATHER PUMPS AND DISCHARGE

PIPING

0003AN 1 Lump Sum

ELECTRICAL WORK

0003AP 1 Lump Sum

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DRY WEATHER PUMPS DWP-1 AND

DISCHARGE PIPING

0003AQ 1 Lump Sum

TEMPORARY PUMPING

0003AR 1 Lump Sum

SEEDING

0003AS 4 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW STORM WATER PUMPS AND MOTORS

SWP-1 THRU SWP-4

0003AT 1 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW FLOAT TUBE

0003AU 4 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DISCHARGE PIPE EXTENSIONS, AIR

RELEASE VALVES, PIPING AND APPURTENANCES

0003AV 1 Lump Sum

PREVENTING BACKWATER AND DEWATERING DISCHARGE BOX

0004 1 Lump Sum

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE ITEM:

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable performance and payment bonds, upon receiving evidence of payment (paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of the contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the total line item amount for the performance and payment bonds. If the actual cost of the bonds is less than the line item amount, the contract will be modified to adjust the line item accordingly. Adjustments to the line item will also be made for any revisions to the actual bond costs associated with contract changes.

NOT TO EXCEED

OPTION 5TH PUMP AT INDIANAPOLIS STATION

0005AA THROUGH 0005AC. The Sub-line Items themselves identify the quantities required to execute the work associated with the 5th Pump at the INDIANAPOLIS STATION. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide its pricing separately at Sub-line Items 0005AA THROUGH 0005AC.

0005AA 1 Lump Sum

OPTION REBUILDING AND INSTALLING ONE EXISTING STORM WATER PUMP

0005AB 1 Lump Sum

OPTION CREDIT FOR LOADING, TRANSPORTING, UPLOADING AND PLACING

ONE EXISTING STORM WATER PUMP IN STORAGE

0005AC 1 Lump Sum

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS FOR OPTION WORK (ITEMS

0005AA AND 0005AB)

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE ITEM:

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable performance and payment bonds, upon receiving evidence of payment (paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of the contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the total line item amount for the performance and payment bonds. If the actual cost of the bonds is less than the line item amount, the contract will be modified to adjust the line item accordingly. Adjustments to the line item will also be made for any revisions to the actual bond costs associated with contract changes.

NOT TO EXCEED

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE (ITEMS 0001 THROUGH 0005AC):_________________

BID ITEMS:

The above Bid Schedule includes both Base Bid and Option Items; the Option Items are numbered as 0005AA through 0005AC.

EVALUATION OF OPTION ITEMS:

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

EXERCISE OF OPTION ITEMS:

At the government's discretion, Bid Items 0005AA through 0005AC may be exercised within 300 calendar days following the date of contract award. If any option is exercised, it will be awarded by way of a formal modification to the Contract and in accordance with the provisions of FAR Clause 52.217-7. The modification will not grant any additional performance period to the contactor; hence, no additional calendar days will be added to the contract.

Note: The Government is under no obligation to award the option items.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO OFFERORS

- PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS -

PART 1 GENERAL

The procedures for the submission of all proposals shall be as specified in this section and in accordance with the additional procedures listed below.

1.0 WHO MAY SUBMIT

This Solicitation is unrestricted to business size. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 237990, with a small business size standard of $31.0 Million.

The intent of this Solicitation is to select one contractor to provide all the necessary equipment, materials, and labor for the replacement of pumps and/or motors; heating and ventilation work;

removal and replacement of trash racks; electrical work; structural work, and other miscellaneous tasks for Indianapolis Boulevard, Jackson Avenue, and Southside Pump Stations. The contractor will be required to perform the work as described in the contract specification and plans and in accordance with the winning contractor’s proposal and the provisions set forth in this Solicitation. – The project description is described in further detail on Page 3 of this Solicitation Document.

Firms formally organized as joint ventures may submit a proposal under this Solicitation.

2.0 WHERE TO SUBMIT

Offerors shall submit proposal packages to the Corps of Engineers at the address listed below.

Regina Blair, Contracting Officer Chicago District, Corps of Engineers 111 North Canal Street Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60606

3.0 SUBMISSION DEADLINE.

Proposals shall be received at the Corps of Engineers, Chicago District Office no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF 1442 (Page 1) of this Solicitation.

4.0 SUBMISSION FORMAT AND NUMBER OF SUBMITTALS

The offeror shall submit all proposal materials in binders with a table of contents and tabbed Section dividers. Each Section submitted must be parallel with the submission requirements identified below. The documents required by Section 3 shall be submitted in originals only and shall be placed in a clearly marked envelope. Information requested for Sections 1 through 3 must be submitted for the proposal to be considered responsive.

Submission Format Requirements: Number of Submittals Section 1 (Specialized Experience) Original and 3 copies Section 2 (Past Performance) Original and 3 copies

Section 3 (SF 1442, Section 00010, Section 00600, --Original copies only-- & Bid Guarantee)

5.0 GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Offerors should limit submissions to the data essential for evaluation so that a minimum of time and funds are spent in preparing the information. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, offerors must include information that is sufficiently detailed to describe the offeror's and/or its prime sub-contractor’s qualifications and experience. Requirements stated in this Request for Proposal (RFP) are minimums. Proposals that meet or exceed these requirements are encouraged, although over-elaboration and irrelevancies are strongly cautioned against. The Government will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Offeror submitting an offer in response to this Solicitation.

The criteria specified in this RFP are binding contract criteria and in cases of any conflict, subsequent to award, between RFP criteria and contractor's submittals, the RFP criteria shall govern unless there is a written agreement between the Contracting Officer and the contractor on the waiving of a specific requirement.

Clarification of the Provisions of this Request for Proposal. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the RFP shall be requested in writing to Anita R. Simpkins, via fax, to: (312) 886-5475. To receive confirmation that your fax has been received, please contact Ms. Simpkins at (312) 846-5372.

6.0 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall address the evaluation factors contained below. The information provided will be used by the Source Selection Board to evaluate each proposal.

6.1 SECTION 1: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (Tab 1)

The offeror shall submit a narrative describing his and/or his prime sub-contractor’s experience with a minimum of two projects with respect to the criteria listed below. Multiple projects can be cited if the scope of a particular project did not include all of the criteria.

(1) Removed and re-installed vertical line shaft storm water pumps which have a discharge diameter of 30” or larger.

(2) Worked in a combined sewer overflow, wet pit type, pump station environment where the following tasks were completed. The Offeror and/or its prime sub-contractor shall have performed three (3) out of the six (6) tasks listed.

a) Managed and maintained the daily flows passing through the pump station

b) Replaced piping

c) Replaced a mechanical trash rack

d) Replaced guide rail mounted submersible sump pumps

e) Installed grit collection and removal machinery

f) Other tasks not specifically listed in a) thru e)

(3) Coordinated installation of various electrical, mechanical and structural features of a project while keeping the facility operational with short (less than a week) allowable outages/downtime.

The offeror and/or its prime sub-contractor has to satisfy all criteria (1), (2) and (3) above to receive a (Go) Rating. If the offeror and/or its prime sub-contractor only satisfies one or two of the criteria he will receive a (No-Go) Rating.

6.2 SECTION 2: PAST PERFORMANCE (Tab 2)

Any unsatisfactory ratings or more than two marginal ratings will result in an Unacceptable (No- Go) Rating.

The Offeror shall provide a list of the relevant projects, with a Point of Contact Name and Telephone Number. The Government will contact a minimum of two references for interviewing purposes; references interviewed will be requested to rate the Offeror’s: a) Quality of Work; b) Timely Performance; c) Effectiveness of Management; d) Compliance with Safety Standards;

and e) Compliance with Labor Standards.

If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the Offeror or cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably. The performance risk will be considered unknown.

6.3 SECTION 3: SF 1442, SECTION 00010, SECTION 00600, & BID GUARANTEE

These particular documents shall be submitted in Originals and Enclosed in a Clearly Marked Envelope. Note: If any Amendments are issued against this Solicitation, the Offeror shall include its acknowledgment of those Amendments in this Section.

SF 1442: The SF1442 shall be completed and signed by an authorized person from the company or joint venture.

SECTION 00010 (BID SCHEDULE): The Bid Schedule is contained in Section 00010 of this Solicitation and shall serve as the Offeror’s Price Proposal.

SECTION 00600 (REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS): The Offeror must complete and submit the Representations and Certifications contained in Section 00600 of this Solicitation along with all other documents required by this Solicitation. Offers received without this Section fully completed will be rejected, considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.

BID GUARANTEE: The Offeror must submit a Bid Guarantee for this Solicitation. Any Offeror failing to submit an authentic Bid Guarantee will be considered non-responsive to the Solicitation and ineligible for initial evaluation and award. The Bid Guarantee shall be in the amount of 20% of the Offeror’s proposed price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

7.0 TECHNICAL QUALITY EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

Offerors are advised that the technical evaluations of proposals are conducted in strict confidence in that technical evaluation personnel review each proposal without knowledge of the price offered.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION SYSTEM

(EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

An evaluation team will evaluate each eligible proposal in response to this RFP. The number and identities of offerors are not revealed to anyone who is not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein. The technical and non-technical aspects of each proposal will be evaluated.

1.2 EVALUATION PROCESS

The evaluation process essentially consists of three parts, which are described in paragraphs 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 below.

1.3 PROPOSAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW

The Source Selection Chairperson will make an initial review of each of the proposals to look for apparent errors, omissions and areas that require clarification. Thereafter, the findings will be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review. This information will state the specific nature of the question and the page and paragraph of the proposal requiring correction or clarification.

The Contracting Officer will review the findings and, if considered appropriate, task the Chairperson to submit questions to the offerors for a quick response to the Contracting Officer.

The Chairperson and the Contracting Officer will not cite apparent deficiencies (parts of the proposal that fail to meet the Government’s requirements). The proposals will not be evaluated at that time. The purpose of this preliminary review session is to eliminate minor irregularities or apparent clerical mistakes. This preliminary evaluation will assure that each proposal contains a technical and price proposal, and that all required forms and certifications have been fully completed.

1.4 TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY EVALUATION

The evaluation team will evaluate each proposal passing the first review, above. Proposals will be evaluated against the technical and quality RFP requirements indicated. The technical/quality factors will be rated on a qualitative basis to determine if it is technically acceptable. The ratings are as follows:

Go/No Go Ratings: A proposal must satisfy all the evaluation factors, or it will be considered ineligible for contract award. A technical proposal is considered technically acceptable when all evaluation factors are rated as a "GO."

a. Acceptable (Go rating) - At a minimum the proposal demonstrates acceptable understanding of requirements and approach, and experience that meets performance or capability standards.

b. Not-Acceptable (No-Go Rating) - Offeror fails to meet performance and capability standards or experience or sufficient information was not provided to allow an evaluation. Requirements can only be met with major changes to the proposal.

1.5 PRICE EVALUATION

Offeror’s proposals are evaluated for all technical (non-price) criteria and then all who successfully meet the technical evaluation criteria are advanced into the Price Analysis Phase of the evaluation process. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness using price analysis. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items.

PART 2 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

The technical evaluation criteria (Sections 1 and 2) will be rated on a qualitative basis. Price (Section 3) is considered separately as discussed in Para. 1.5 PRICE EVALUATION, above.

2.1 Section 1: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (TAB 1)

The offeror shall submit a narrative describing his and/or his prime sub-contractor’s experience with a minimum of two projects with respect to the criteria listed below. Multiple projects can be cited if the scope of a particular project did not include all of the criteria.

(4) Removed and re-installed vertical line shaft storm water pumps which have a discharge diameter of 30” or larger.

(5) Worked in a combined sewer overflow, wet pit type, pump station environment where the following tasks were completed. The Offeror and/or its prime sub-contractor shall have performed three (3) out of the six (6) tasks listed.

a) Managed and maintained the daily flows passing through the pump station

b) Replaced piping

c) Replaced a mechanical trash rack

d) Replaced guide rail mounted submersible sump pumps

e) Installed grit collection and removal machinery

f) Other tasks not specifically listed in a) thru e)

(6) Coordinated installation of various electrical, mechanical and structural features of a project while keeping the facility operational with short (less than a week) allowable outages/downtime.

The offeror and/or its prime sub-contractor has to satisfy all criteria (1), (2) and (3) above to receive a (Go) Rating. If the offeror and/or its prime sub-contractor only satisfies one or two of the criteria he will receive a (No-Go) Rating.

2.2 Section 2: PAST PERFORMANCE (TAB 2)

Any unsatisfactory ratings or more than two marginal ratings will result in an Unacceptable (No- Go) Rating.

The Offeror shall provide a list of the relevant projects, with a Point of Contact Name and Telephone Number. The Government will contact a minimum of two references for interviewing purposes; references interviewed will be requested to rate the Offeror’s: a) Quality of Work; b) Timely Performance; c) Effectiveness of Management; d) Compliance with Safety Standards;

and e) Compliance with Labor Standards.

If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the Offeror or cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably. The performance risk will be considered unknown.

PART 3 CONTRACT AWARD

3.1 AWARD

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror, whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest price.

A technically acceptable offer is one in which the offeror complies with the instructions contained in Section 00100 of this Solicitation, does not take exception, nor object, to any of the terms of this Solicitation, and satisfies all the evaluation factors. A technical proposal is rated as being technically acceptable when all evaluation factors are rated as a "GO." Offers that are not technically acceptable will not be considered.

3.2 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

Prior to the Contracting Officer awarding the contract, the successful Offeror will be required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with the provision of FAR Clause 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan.” This requirement applies to all business concerns other than small businesses. The Contracting Officer must approve the Plan before an award can be made; the Plan will be made apart of the resultant contract.

The successful offeror will be responsible for making a good faith effort to apply the following percentages to its intended amount of subcontracts in order to satisfy the Small Business Subcontracting goals of the Chicago District. The District Goals are identified below:

(1) at least 51.2% with small businesses (SB)

(2) at least 8.8% with small disadvantaged businesses (SDB)

(3) at least 7.3% with women-owned SB (WOSB)

(4) at least 1.5% with service-disabled veteran-owned SB

(5) at least 3.1% with HUBZone SB

--OFFERORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO INCLUDE A SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN WITH ITS PROPOSAL--

MEETING NOTES

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

The Pre-Proposal Meeting for the subject project was held at 10:00 a.m. on August 27, 2008 at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Calumet Area Office; a site visit immediately followed the meeting, wherein the following project sites were viewed by prospective offerors: Indianapolis Boulevard, Jackson Avenue and Southside Pump Stations.

The following individuals attended the meeting:

Regina Blair, USACE – Chicago District Darin White, USACE – Huntington District Rick Canterbury, USACE – Huntington District Russ Witten, USACE Contractor – Huntington District Monica Ott, USACE – Chicago District Doug Anderson, USACE – Chicago District Mohammed Ibrahim, USACE – Chicago District Robert Craib, USACE – Chicago District John Devine, Hammond Sanitary District (site visit only)

C. Annexy, Industria R. Sohacki, Tonn & Blank Construction Vance Kenney, Garner Services Mark Stitus, Garner Services Arlandal Davis, Advance Construction Services Phil Kelser, Godwin Pumps Tim Miles, Meccon Industries Chuck Hansen, Peterson & Matz, Inc.

Daryl Lesny, F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen Michael Georges, Delta Painting, Inc.

Rachelle Janssen, Gariup Construction Kelly O’Brien, Syte/Jenkins JV Mario Short, Syte/Jenkins JV Vincent Rock, Thieneman Construction Kelly Gibbs, Austgen Electric Dragan Vjestica, VAM Labs

The Contracting Officer, Ms. Regina Blair, chaired the meeting. Following the introductions, Ms. Blair provided a brief overview of the Solicitation Document (contracting-related items), noted as follows: The solicitation was issued on August 18, 2008. The procurement method is best value contracting. The solicitation type is Request for Proposal (RFP), lowest price technically acceptable. The work is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. The estimated construction cost is between ten and twenty-five million dollars. The Davis Bacon Act applies. The contractor begins performance 10 calendar days and the required completion date is 540 calendar days following the contractor’s acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed. This is a mandatory performance period. The contractor must submit performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award. Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Central time on September 18, 2008 unless otherwise revised by amendment. The offeror shall complete the entire bid schedule to include the base bid plus options. If the options are awarded, this will be done within 300 calendar days after contract award. Please see Page 33 of the solicitation document for more details on the exercise of the options. Paragraph 2.0 of Section 00100 has the address of where to submit the proposal. There are three technical evaluation factors with a rating system of go/no go. Please read Page 43. Offerors are responsible for submitting a bid guarantee of 20% of the proposed price or three million dollars, whichever is less.

Section 00600, Representations and Certifications, should be completed and submitted with your proposal. In terms of liquidated damages, the Government will assess $1706 per calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted. Regarding limitations on self-performance, the contractor must complete 15% of the contract cost. The incremental funding clause indicates that there is $100,000 reserved for this fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. At any point, more funding may be added.

CONTRACTOR’S QUESTIONS FROM PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

QUESTION #1. Question from Mr. Vance Kenney: After review of proposals, how long will it take to award the contract?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #1: It depends on the number of proposals received. Goal is to award in September.

QUESTION #2. Question from Mr. Lam Davis: Will it be funded in the next fiscal year?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #1: It could be. It depends on the Government’s funding stream.

QUESTION #3. Question from Mr. Vance Kenney: Can submittal of Reps and Certs be replaced with online registration?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #3: Yes.

QUESTION #4. Question from Mr. Vance Kenney: What are the guidelines for a joint venture with Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #4: This is a question for the Small Business Administration.

ADDED NOTE by way of this Amendment: Offerors planning to form Joint Ventures as a means to propose an offer in response to said Solicitation shall carefully review and comply with the provisions set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 19.1403(c), Status as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern and should also contact the U.S. Small Business Administration for further guidance.

QUESTION #5: Question from Mr. Mark Titus: Why sole source for the pump reworking?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #5: To avoid an increase in shaft diameter, the shaft needs to be replaced with a material with higher physical properties.

The original manufacturer knows the original shaft design stresses and can select a material to accommodate the additional torque required by the higher horsepower motor that is required.

QUESTION #6. Question from Mr. Mark Titus: Can it be a new pump? Why is that pump being reworked?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #6: It is a specified requirement. Offerors shall submit their proposal in accordance with the plans and specifications issued under the solicitation set.

QUESTION #7. Question from Mr. Lam Davis: Since it is a brand name sole source, is there a time line?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #7: There is only one pump rebuild required.

Other equipment is brand new. Equipment will have to be rebuilt and produced to meet the schedule.

Upon completion of the above Q&A session, Mr. Darin White, assisted by Mr. Russ Witten and Mr. Rick Canterbury, provided a brief summary. Section 01 11 00 in the specifications contains a Summary of Work. Work will be performed at three pump stations: Jackson Avenue, Southside and Indianapolis Boulevard. Some important things to keep in mind include: being sure that your pump supplier can comply with the NPSH requirements in the specifications, obtaining from your pump suppliers requirements for mounting the pumps so this cost can be included in your proposal, scheduling and sequencing of work, temporary pumping requirements, and disposition of the equipment that is removed. At Jackson Avenue, there is structural work required at the loading dock, including concrete overlay and handrail. The rehabilitation includes increasing the pumps from 400 to 600 hp, and a 48” dia. knife gate valve. Work involves modifications of existing piping and cutting holes in the floor for personnel to access the knife gate valve. There is discharge piping, and the exact physical location of where to connect it will be determined during construction. Work includes adding ventilation systems and replacing the trash rack. With the new pumps and motors, the electrical service will be increased from 480 to 4160 volts. And new conduit will be added for the mechanical equipment.

At Southside, modifications are required to the discharge box outside the pump station.

A 12-inch concrete slab will be placed over it. Mechanical work involves replacing four existing pumps and motors. Grit machinery will be removed and replaced. Adding sump ventilation and a small 20 hp de-watering pump. Electrical service at this station is already 4160 volts.

At Indianapolis Boulevard, there is base plus option work. The option includes removing one pump and sending it back to the original manufacturer for modification.

There are four existing pumps at this station, and space for a fifth pump. Work includes removing the old equipment, installing two new dry weather pumps, and replacing and installing two trash racks. The work includes increasing the electrical service from 480 to 4160 volts. The option work is boxed and noted on the drawings. Make sure the pump manufacturer is aware of the net positive suction head requirements. Also, make sure the manufacturer of the new pumps provides the requirements for the large base plates upon which the pumps are mounted.

Question #8. Question from Mr. Chuck Hansen: Where do we submit technical questions after this meeting?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #8: Fax them to the attention of Ms. Regina Blair, 312-846-5371 (phone), 312-886-5475 (fax).

QUESTION #9: Question from Mr. Vince Rock: Regarding the two 1,000 gpm standby pumps that are specified, will both be operational concurrently? Or is one a back-up in case the other fails?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #9: This question was reviewed following the pre-proposal conference. Specification Section 01 11 00, paragraph 3.1.2 has been revised to clarify this requirement and is included in this amendment.

QUESTION #10: Question from Mr. Michael Georges: Regarding the possible presence of lead paint and asbestos, what gets painted?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #10: Answer: Anything new gets painted.

And some existing piping gets cleaned and painted.

QUESTION#11: Question from Mr. Dragan Vjestica: Has there been formal testing done, and has the presence of lead paint and asbestos been confirmed?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #11: Following the pre-proposal meeting, it was confirmed that it is unknown whether any test data exists. Offerors are advised that the presence of lead paint and/or asbestos is suspected. Please see Paragraphs 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3 and 1.8.4.2 in Section 01 11 00.

QUESTION #12: Question from Mr. Vince Rock: Has Hammond Sanitary District specified which pump gets rebuilt?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #12: No; the contractor will be able to pick whichever one works better in terms of his schedule.

After the pre-proposal conference concluded, the Hammond Sanitary District was contacted and Pump No. 1 at the Indianapolis Boulevard pump station will be rebuilt and installed in the space for the 5th pump if the Option is exercised.

Therefore, the answer given at the pre-proposal conference was incorrect.

QUESTION #13: Question from Mr. Vince Rock: Can we take out one pump at each station at the same time?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #13: Yes, you can work at each station at the same time. Please see Paragraph 3.1 in Section 01 11 00.

QUESTION #14: Question from Phil Kelser: For temporary bypassing, submersible pumps are specified. Can we use a pump with suction hose? Up to 100 feet of suction hose can be used if needed. The floats control the pump, and the pump can be run dry.

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #14: Specification Section 01 11 00 paragraphs 3.1 and 3.1.2 have been revised to clarify this requirement and is included in this amendment.

USACE RESPONSES TO CONTRACTOR’S QUESTIONS

(RECEIVED AFTER PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING)

QUESTION #15a: Please confirm speed requirements listed in section 22 10 00.00 10 Vertical Pumps, page 15, paragraph 2.2.1. Note current motor at Indianapolis Blvd is 585 rpm and at Southside 390 rpm.

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #15a: The maximum motor speed for Indianapolis Boulevard is incorrect and is changed by this amendment to 590 RPM. The maximum motor speeds for Jackson Ave. and South Side are correct.

QUESTION #15b: If speeds are correctly list, please explain design criteria for the listed speeds so the replace pumps maybe selected using the same criteria.

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #15b: The maximum speeds were determined from the NPSHA based upon Guide Specification 22 10 00.00 10.

QUESTION #15c: Is there an anticipated maximum motor horsepower for the pump motors?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #15c: We anticipate the maximum horsepower to be 600, but pumps requiring less horsepower will be acceptable provided the pumps and motors meet the requirements of the specifications.

QUESTION #16a: In the structural drawings IND-S1, JAX-S4, and SOS-S1, call for an opening to be made in the existing CMU wall, which is to be later filled with a cast-in-place concrete wall. Would the system be more effective if the existing opening were to be filled with masonry units and not cast in place concrete? Please clarify.

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #16a: We do not believe the system would be more effective. Contractor’s shall bid the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

QUESTION 16b: The electrical drawings IND-E5, JAX-E5, and SOS-E6 are calling for signage, but there are no specifications or sizes given for these signs. Please provide the specifications or sizes required.

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #16b: Refer to Section 26 20 00, Paragraph

1.3.5 Nameplates for material and fabrication. “Make signs 11" x 14" (nominal) with 1/2" letter height.”

QUESTION #17: On the CGB collector we are replacing a unit supplied by Envirex in 1983 which uses 720S chain with an A45 attachment link. The specifications, for some reason, ask for C110 chain and I don’t understand why if we are replacing in-kind. Also, I don’t know if the C110 chain has an A45 attachment. If it doesn’t then there will be more engineering time to redesign the buckets, etc. to accommodate the C110. Would you please find out if we can use the 720S as was originally used?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #17: The specifications have been revised to require the #720S chain; the revision is included in the respective Specification Section, which is in this Amendment

QUESTION #18: If there is lead paint, what is the required surface preparation?

Containment, dust collection, wash trailer and decontamination? Or can you hand clean with a wire brush and scraper assuming it will not exceed 30 ppm?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #18: We suspect the presence of lead paint.

Please refer to Specification Section 09 97 02 "Painting Hydraulic Steel Structures" and to Specification Section 01 11 00 paragraph 1.8.1 "Lead Paint Precaution". Paragraph 1.8.1 of Specification Section 01 11 00 requires the Contractor to develop a comprehensive lead protection program if lead is present.

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Griffith, IN 46319 Tel: 219-923-1763/4

District Manager (ATTN: Dr. Michael Unger) Hammond Sanitary District 5143 Columbia Avenue Hammond, IN 46250 Tel: 219-853-6413

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only or as otherwise designated. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Sequence of Work; G, D

The Contractor shall submit for approval a detailed, step-by-step procedure for rehabilitation of each individual pump station prior to beginning any work. This procedure shall clearly detail how the dry weather portion of the pump station will remain operable with temporary pumping while each and every item of rehabilitation is completed.

Coordination of Work; G, D

The Contractor shall submit for approval a detailed plan for control of the backwater in the force main at the Indianapolis Boulevard, Jackson Avenue and Southside Pump Stations before any work within the discharge box may begin. The Contractor shall also coordinate with the local utility company and submit for approval a step-by-step procedure for providing the necessary crane access at the South Side Pump Station due to the presence of the high tension power lines surrounding the pump station.

Temporary Pumping; G, D

Complete details of the temporary pumping plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval along with complete descriptive information on the pumps, discharge piping system and electrical work proposed.

SD-06 Test Reports

Stand By Pumping Inspections; G

The Contractor's proposed layout and content of a form listing daily checks that will be made to ensure that the equipment is functioning properly. The results of such checks shall be recorded on the approved form, and submitted with the Contractor's Daily Quality Control Reports.

Results of Air Monitoring; G, SO

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Results of personal and area monitoring that may be required for confined space entry or work involving lead paint exposure, within 48 hours after completion of the sampling.

SD-07 Certificates

Accident Prevention Plan; G, SO

The requirements included in Section 01 and Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 shall be followed by the Contractor when preparing the Accident Prevention Plan. The plan shall be prepared for all sites and shall include, but is not limited to, each of the topic areas listed in Table 1-1 therein and the requirements of paragraph "SAFETY REQUIREMENTS", herein. Each topic shall be developed in a concise manner to include management and operational aspects.

Confined Space Procedures; G, SO

The Contractor shall develop detailed written standard operating procedures for confined spaces for all job sites in accordance with EM 385-1-1, 29 CFR 1910.146 and as further described in this paragraph.

a. The Contractor shall supply certificates of calibration for all testing and monitoring equipment. The certificates of calibration shall include: type of equipment, model number, date of calibration, firm conducting calibration, and signature of individual certifying calibration.

b. The procedures shall include methods of inspection of personal protective equipment prior to use.

c. The procedures shall include specification of the design and installation of ventilation systems which shall provide adequate oxygen content and provide for the dilution of toxic particulates within the confined space. In addition, the Contractor shall include plans to evaluate the adequacy of air flow patterns.

Respiratory Protection Program; G, SO

The Contractor shall develop a comprehensive written respiratory protection program for all job sites in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.139, Section 05.E of EM 385-1-1, and, when applicable, 29 CFR 1926.62.

Ventilation Assessment; G, SO

The Contractor shall develop a plan to provide ventilation assessment for all job sites as required by paragraph "CONFINED SPACES", subparagraph "VENTILATION".

Qualifications of Certified Professionals; G, SO

Certification that the competent person specified in paragraph "CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL" meets the qualifications specified.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

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Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals; G, D.

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing an approved operations and maintenance manual for each pump station, covering all new equipment for that pump station. Three copies of each pump station "Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manual" shall be furnished for review and approval as specified in paragraph "EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS", herein. The paragraph "SUBMITTALS" contained in other Sections of the Specifications list additional information that shall be included in the "Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manual". After approval, ten copies of each pump station "Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manual" shall be furnished. The final ten copies of each pump station manual shall be furnished prior to startup of the first pump, and prior to field testing and training of operating staff at that pump station.

1.5 DRAWINGS

1.5.1 Contract Drawings

The Contract Drawings reflect the work to be performed under this contract.

In accordance with Section 00 80 00 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, paragraph "CONTRACT DRAWINGS, MAPS, AND SPECIFICATIONS", the Contractor shall check all drawings immediately upon receipt, and verify the figures, dimensions, and the representation of the work, and shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies. Any omissions from the drawings or misdescription of details of the work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of work.

1.5.2 Details of Existing Structures

The details of existing structures as shown on the contract drawings show existing conditions to the best knowledge of the Government. Unless otherwise noted, dimensions and elevations, and other features shown on contract drawings, are generally based on limited "as-built" information, supplemented by field surveys. The Government cannot guarantee the accuracy of the dimensions, and elevations of features shown on the contract drawings, and it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, whenever necessary, to verify all elevations and the dimensions shown, by measurements in the field. The Contractor shall verify elevations and dimensions before laying out the work. The Contracting Officer shall be notified of any discrepancies prior to commencing work.

1.6 WORK AREAS AND RESTRICTIONS

1.6.1 General

As required by Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, paragraph "OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS", all operations of the Contractor shall be confined to areas shown on the drawings and as authorized and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.2 Work Areas

The limits of the Contractor's work areas are as shown on the Contract Drawings. Prior to beginning any construction, the Contractor shall record

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