AMENDMENT_0004_W912P6-16-B-00013_-_Calumet_Harbor_Rock_Removal.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

REFERENCE INVITATION FOR BID NO. W912P6-16-B-0013, CALUMET HARBOR ROCK REMOVAL, CALUMET HARBOR, IN

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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 20-Sep-2016

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 W912P6-16-B-0013

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Aug-2016

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

20-Sep-2016

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

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P6-16-B-0013

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

AMENDMENT PARTICULARS:

A. BID DUE DATE AND TIME: The due date and time for bids for the referenced Solicitation (Invitation for Bids, No. W912P6-16-B-0013) IS NOT CHNAGED by this Amendment; therefore, bids are due by 2:00 PM (CDT) on 23 September 2016. However, the receipt of BIDS remains contingent upon the USACE-Chicago District’s receipt of the 401 Water Quality Certification Permit, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and a Consistency Determination under the Coastal Zone Management Act, which is anticipated on 21 September 2016. Bidders will be notified of the receipt via an Amendment.

B. USACE RESPONSES TO CONTRACTORS QUESTIONS:

Question 1. The insurance requirements (general liability, auto, employers) are far above what small businesses such as ours generally carry. Can these requirements be changed to match typical limits required for projects of this $1m-$5m magnitude? We will not be able to bid the project otherwise.

USACE Response 1. The insurance requirements must remain at the current limits due to the nature of the work to be performed.

Question 2. What is the established fish window referenced in section 35 30 00 paragraph 1.3.4.2? Will that be determined in permits before the bid?

USACE Response 2. The USACE is currently coordinating a fish window that covers a period of time from December 15 through March 15th that will be in effect during the project in years 2016, 2017, and 2018. Final window dates will be available with the 401 water quality certification, which will be provided under the Amendment notifying prospective bidders of the USACE’s receipt of the permits.

Question 3. In coordinating with our blasting subcontractor, he pointed out the most urgent issue--that blasting is estimated by the square foot since the number of holes to drill and set charges in is much more time consuming than the actual cubic yards removed. Since the precise bedrock elevation is unknown, we don’t know if this is a $2 million project or an $8 million project. It depends entirely on how many square feet the contractor assumes must be covered to achieve the required cubic yards. Is there any guidance USACE can provide on how many square feet bidders should assume? The borings show anywhere from no soft sediment to more than 12” above the rock. Without bid items paid by the square foot, a huge risk is put on the contractor.

USACE Response 3. USACE is paying in cubic yards (per specifications section 01 22 00.00 10) to be able to accurately pay for rock removed based on pre- and post- dredge surveys. The area shown on the drawings contains areas of rock that need to be removed along with areas where rock is already below the required depth and does not need to be removed. Therefore, the contractor will need to determine, based on the information provided, a square footage that will be required to reach the removal amount requested within the area on the plans and use that to form the basis of the cost to perform the work. In utilizing the prism included in the drawings, a contractor can approximate feet of removal and use that to calculate an

W912P6-16-B-0013 approximate square footage of rock blasting that will be required to achieve the cubic yards of rock to be removed.

C. Point of Contact for this Amendment is Ericka Hillard at (312) 846-5378; email:

ericka.d.hillard@usace.army.mil.