AMD_0003_WAUKEGAN_DREDGING_W912P614B0002.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

A. BID OPENING DATE: The bid opening date is NOT EXTENDED by this Amendment; therefore, Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. CDT on 9 July 2014. Detailed information regarding the submission of bids is located in SECTION 00010 of the Solicitation document.

B. AMENDED PROJECT SPECIFICATION SECTIONS: The follow ing Specification Section has been amended; therefore bidders shall remove the affected page and replace it w ith the respective page attached hereto.

Section 35 25 00.00 – Paragraph specifying a bottom-dump scow w as added in order to meet the permit requirements of the IEPA Approach Channel dredging permit.

C. POINT OF CONTACT: Regina Blair at 312-846-5371 or Major Warren at 312-846-5494.

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Jul-2014

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 W912P6-14-B-0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Jun-2014

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

02-Jul-2014

CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, CHICAGO

231 SOUTH LASALLE STREET SUITE 1500

CHICAGO IL 60604-1437

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W912P6-14-B-0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

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USACE RESPONSES TO ADDRESS A CONTRACTOR’S QUESTIONS

Provided below are the USACE’s responses to questions that have been submitted by Contractor’s since the issuance of Amendment 0002.

QUESTION #1: Section 35 21 23.01 03 National Dredging Quality Management Specifications indicate that the monitoring profile is required.

‐ Is this only required for the outer harbor work?

‐ Can the “tracking profile” be used on the approach channel work as it has been used in the past?

‐ What is the reasoning for using the monitoring profile instead of the tracking profile?

USACE RESPONSE #1: USACE requirements have changed since 2013, and the monitoring profile is now required for all dredging contracts, as indicated within specification section 35 21 23. The previously used “tracking profile” is no longer employed because it provided an insufficient level of detail to support USACE analysis of problems encountered during dredging work execution.

The Monitoring Profile (vessel position, hull/disposal status, draft/displacement, and vessel heading) builds upon the tracking profile. Adding scow position and disposal status, it also includes draft sensors and displacement tables to give a relative indication of when most of the material has left the scow (or the length of time the material takes to dump) and the scow heading. Increases in draft can show digging/loading locations and decreases show disposal locations. Changes in draft/displacement can also show leakage in gross relative terms.

QUESTION #2: Amendment 2 Section 01 22 00.00 Measurement and Payment. Paragraph 1.4.1.1 states “As of time of contract award the Government is in the process of procuring new permits for the dredging in the Federal Navigation Approach Channel in 2015. All conditions of the associated with those permits must be adhered to for any 2015 approach channel dredging, including but not limited to sediment sampling sediment and elutriate analyses and water quality monitoring if required by Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

‐ Will the contractor be able to receive an equitable adjustment from the government to recover cost of the requirements of the permit for the 2015 approach channel dredging work?

‐ Can optional bid items be added to the contract to for sediment sampling and water quality monitoring in case they are required in the 2015 approach channel work?

USACE RESPONSE #2:

W912P6-14-B-0002

The USACE cannot commit to approving equitable adjustments while a requirement is under advertisement. Contractor’s may seek equitable adjustments once under contract should they determine it warranted. The USACE would then evaluate the equitable adjustment for merit and quantum.

No additonal option items will be added to this Solicitation (IFB). Should the permit require additional requirements, those will be addressed during contract performance time, via the USACE’s normal request for proposal process.

END OF CONTRACTOR INQUIRIES AND USACE RESPONSES

END OF AMENDMENT

SECTION 35 25 00

TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF DREDGED MATERIAL

09/08

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT)

IDOT (2007) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction; and current Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions

ASTM D3393 (2009) Standard Specification for Coated Fabrics-Waterproofness

1.1 Scope

The work covered under this SectioStandard Specification for Coated Fabrics-Waterproofnessn consists of the transportation and disposal of all materials dredged as described in Section 35 20 23 MECHANICAL DREDGING to the Government furnished disposal areas.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 TRANSPORTATION OF DREDGED MATERIALS

3.1.1 Transportation

Dredged material must be transported to and disposed of in the indicated disposal areas for the Outer Harbor and Approach Channel, respectively. All nautical vessels, barges, pipelines and transport and conveyance systems shall be operated, loaded and unloaded in such manner as to prevent overflow, spills, leaks, waste, or other loss of dredged materials between the dredging area and the point of deposition within the disposal area.

3.1.2 Transportation Method

The method employed by the Contractor in conveying dredged materials to the disposal area shall be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at all times. Temporary dumping or placement of materials outside of the disposal area for subsequent rehandling into the disposal area is prohibited.

3.2 DISPOSAL OF OUTER HARBOR DREDGED MATERIALS

3.2.1 Government Furnished Disposal Areas

The dredged material shall be transported in sealed hull barges and deposited at the Government furnished disposal site at the Waukegan Harbor former coke plant site. Dispose of dredged material in the disposal area contained within the newly placed jersey barriers as shown on drawings. The deposit of dredged materials in unauthorized places is forbidden. Comply with rules and regulations of local port and harbor governing authorities.

Survey the disposal area to delineate and mark its limits before disposal operations commence. The land based corners of the disposal areas will be marked with orange survey flagging and survey stakes. Inspect the corners of the disposal area daily to verify that they are still in place.

3.2.2 Disposal in Indicated Fill Areas

In depositing dredged material for fill, allow for shrinkage. The Contractor shall place all material in the offload area along the west side of the disposal site. Course grained material dredged from the east side of the harbor shall be placed along the interior edge of the jersey barriers.

Material can then be spread throughout the disposal area inside jersey barriers.

3.2.3 Disposal Site Grading

Dredged material shall not be placed or stored outside of the area enclosed by the jersey barriers until it has dewatered. Once dewatering is complete as determined by the COR, remove the jersey barriers and grade the material sufficiently to stabilize the area.

3.2.4 Optional Disposal Site Grading

In case of award of optional items, dredged material shall be further spread following dewatering. Material shall be spread over the entire open area of the disposal site work limits. All existing operational monitoring wells affected by this work shall be raised to the new grade level in accordance with 33 24 13 GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS.

3.2.4 Drainage

Place the material in such a manner that will not block or interfere with natural or constructed drainage ways. Prevent erosion and disturbance of existing on-site material during placement.

3.2.5 Jersey Barriers

Jersey barrier shall be placed along the alignment shown on the plans.

Jersey barrier shall meet IDOT standard 704001-07 for temporary concrete barriers. Barriers shall be anchored into the ground.

3.3 DISPOSAL OF APPROACH CHANNEL DREDGED MATERIAL

3.3.1 Government Furnished Disposal Areas

Transport and deposit dredged material from the Approach Channel in the Government furnished in-lake area, Placement area 1. If directed by COR, contractor may transport and deposit dredged material from the Approach

Channel in the optional placement area 2, at Illinois Beach State Park. The deposit of dredged materials in unauthorized places is forbidden. Comply with rules and regulations of local port and harbor governing authorities.

Survey the disposal area to delineate and mark its limits before disposal operations commence. If Optional placement area 2 is used, the land based corners of the disposal areas will be marked with orange survey flagging and survey stakes. The Contractor will inspect the corners of the disposal area daily to verify that they are still in place

3.3.2 Method of Disposal

Deposit dredged material by bottom-dump scow. The Contractor shall place dredge material at water depth of -18 LWD or deeper, unless directed by the

COR.

3.3.2 Disposal in Indicated Fill Areas

In depositing excavated material for fill, uniformly grade and allow for shrinkage. Provide and maintain necessary bulkheads, dikes, ditches, weirs, spillways, and other construction necessary to confine and retain the fill in the dredge fill area.

3.3.3 Drainage

Place material in such a manner that will not block or interfere with natural or constructed drainage ways into the lake. Maintain drainage lakeward across the placed dredged materials at all times. Prevent erosion and disturbance of existing shoreline sediments during placement

3.4 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTER HARBOR DISPOSAL SITE

3.4.1 General

Protect disposal site as indicated and specified below.

3.4.2 Construction Site Protection

Erect a continuous line of jersey barriers around the disposal area, as shown on the plans. Barriers shall each be anchored to the ground. Also erect a continuous silt fence surrounding all areas of the disposal area just exterior of the jersey barriers.

3.5 QUALITY CONTROL

Establish and maintain a quality control system for dredging and disposal operations to assure compliance with the contract requirements and to record the inspection of items including, but not limited to, the following in accordance with Section 01 45 00.00 QUALITY CONTROL.

(1) Layout of Disposal Areas

(2) Transportation of Dredge Materials

(3) Disposal of Dredge Materials

(4) Safety Requirements

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