AMD 0003 W912P609B0001 CMD Improvements.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

SUBJECT: SOLICITATION NO W912P6-09-B-0001, CADY MARSH DITCH LOCAL FLOOD PROTECTION DITCH IMPROVEMENT, GRIFFITH, INDIANA

This Amendment Number 0003, makes corrections to Amendment 0002 and provides USACE’s responses to Questions submitted on May 7, 8, 11, and 12, 2009.

1. The Bid Opening date is not extended. Bids are due to the USACE by 2:00 P.M. C.S.T. on Friday, May 15, 2009.

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

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-May-2009

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 W912P6-09-B-0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Apr-2009

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

12-May-2009

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:

W912P6-09-B-0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

3. Corrections to Amendment #0002:

a. Pre-Bid Meeting Notes, Paragraph 1 should have read as follows, in pertinent part:

“…A bid bond is required to be submitted along with the bidder’s bid and is required to be stated in the amount of 20% or $3 Million of its bid price. …”

b. Paragraph 5b should have read as follows, in pertinent part: Specification Section 01 33 00 “SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES” is changed by way of this Amendment. The Bidder shall remove and replace the Submittal Register (Pages 1-11) and replace with the revised Submittal Register (pages 1-10) attached hererto.

Question received on May 12, 2009:

Question #1: I am bidding the Cady Marsh Ditch Project in Griffith, Indiana. I need to know the manufacturer of the rubber check valves which are shown on the plans.

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #1: The manufacturer of the rubber check valves which are shown on the plans is Red Valve Company/Tideflex Technologies, 600 North Bell Ave.

Bldg. 2, Carnegie, PA 15106

Question #2: Concerns over the current steel sheet piling specified for use in the above referenced project. The specification currently calls out a PZC14 section and therefore sole sources the sheet pile to one mill source.

Industry Name Thickness Section Modulus

1. SCZ21 .375” 19.85 in. 3/ft.

2. PZ22 .375” 18.10 in. 3/ft.

3. SKZ24 .375” 37.73 in. 3/ft.

The Industry has many choices of steel sheet pile sections that can satisfy the structural needs of this and many other projects. In meetings with the Corp of Engineers we suggested that instead of specifying a profile, or verbatim the exact properties of a sheet pile section, that the engineers state the needs of the job. This method will not compromise the integrity of your structures but will create a fair trade environment.

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #2: The requirements for metal sheet piling are contained in Paragraph 2.1 METAL SHEET PILING of Specification Section 35 49 13.10 03 METAL SHEET PILING. Sub-paragraph 2.1.1 Alternative Steel Sheet Pile Sections provides requirements for substituting alternative steel sheet pile sections.

Questions received on May 11, 2009:

Question #3: Is the “I-WALL SSP CUTOFF SECTION” (Sheet S-06) for expansion and contraction joints or just expansion joints only? If it is intended to be for only expansion joints, we will need contraction joint detail.

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #3: The I-WALL SSP CUTOFF SECTION shown on Sheet S-06 pertains to both expansion and contraction joints.

Question #4: It is our interpretation that the contraction joints are every 25 LF and the expansions every 75. Is that correct?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #4: 25 feet and 75 feet are the maximum distances allowed between contraction joints and expansion joints as called out on sheet S-01 note 2.

Lesser distances may be used.

Question #5: Need reinforcing detail at joints.

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #5: See I-Wall Stem Joint Section on Sheet S-06.

Reinforcement is not shown in these sections, but intent is to stop reinforcement at all joints and provide min. cover at end of bars. No detail shall be provided.

Questions Received on May 8, 2009:

Question #6: Regarding I-Wall reinforcing steel; the plan sheets (see S-03, sheet 21) show horizontal reinforcing steel apparently going through the Steel Sheet Piling. Will the piling need to be cut or drilled to allow penetration of this bar or can this bar be relocated outside of the piling (on top or side)?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #6: The horizontal bar, shown in I-wall Reinforcing Detail on sheet S-03, passing through piles can be relocated above the piles. Piles shall not be cut or drilled to accommodate reinforcing steel.

Question #7: Are the sheet pile interlocks sealed?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #7: No, interlocks are not sealed. See Amendment 0002, the use of interlock sealant was deleted from the Solicitation (Specification Section 35 49 13.10 03)

Question #8: Referencing Drawings S-06, Section 3 (I-WALL SSP CUTOFF SECTION). Does this detail apply to both expansion and contraction joints?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #8: The I-WALL SSP CUTOFF SECTION shown on sheet S-06 pertains to both expansion and contraction joints.

Question #9: Do the horizontal reinforcing bars terminate on either side of or pass through the contraction joints?

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #9: See I-Wall Stem Joint Section on Sheet S-06.

Reinforcement is not shown in these sections, but intent is to stop reinforcement at all joints and provide min. cover at end of bars. No detail shall be provided.

Question received on May 7, 2009:

Question #10: In regards to the jib crane: Is it possible to eliminate the jib extension as long as we are able to make the 23' or 24' distance with the main boom? Drawing S-08

USACE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #10: NO. The boom needs to be retractable in order to clear the existing electrical control panel boxes.

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