W912P6-18-B-0007_0002_RELEASED.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: VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED INVITATION FOR BIDS NUMBERED W912P618B0007, “IHC CDF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT”

A. BID DUE DATE: The Bid Opening Date is NOT EXTENDED by this Amendment. Therefore, Contractor’s shall submit Bid packages PRIOR to 2:00pm (Central Time) on August 07, 2018. Detailed submittal instructions regarding the submission of Bids is provided at Section 00 22 13 of the Solicitation document - SEE "IMPORTANT IMPORTANT NOTES."

DESCRIPTION OF THIS AMENDMENT CONTINUES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 23-Jul-2018

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 W912P618B0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-Jul-2018

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

23-Jul-2018

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:

W912P618B0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT PARTICULARS

B. AMENDED AREAS OF THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT

1. Under DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 01 57 20.01 03

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ILLINOIS, PART 3 EXECUTION SECTION 3.2.4

Contractors Facilities and Work Areas whereas stated in the first sentence:

The Contractor's field offices, staging areas, stockpile storage, and temporary buildings must be placed in areas designated on the drawings or as directed by the Contracting Officer. This sentence has been reviesed to remove the words “Designated on the Drawingsw or” The sentence shall be removed and replaced with the follwing:

“The Contractor's field offices, staging areas, stockpile storage, and temporary buildings must be placed in areas as directed by the Contracting Officer.

2.: Under DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 01 45 00.00 10, QUALITY

CONTROL - PART 3 EXECUTION - SECTION 3.4.2 CQC System Manager where as stated in the forth sentence “The CQC Manager is assigned no other duties.” The entire sentence shall be removed.

C: QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY INTERESTED PARTIES

QUESTION 1

Section 01 35 26 Page 11 1.6.1.1.1 States SSHO cannot be Supt. or CQC Mgr.

Section 01 45 00.00 10 Page 5 3.4.2 States "The CQC System Mgr. is assigned no other duties."

(a) Is it correct that, each position of Supt., CQC Mgr. and SSHO are to be staffed by three different individuals and that none of the three can be a combined position?

(b) Is it correct that, each position of Supt., CQC Mgr. and SSHO, must be an employee of the general contractor (i.e., the Supt. cannot be an employee of a subcontracted marine contractor)?

(c) Would it be of best value to save project costs and allow the combination of CQC Mgr. and Supt.?

USACE Response 1:

(a) The original requirement was for each position of Supt., CQC Mgr. and SSHO be staffed by three different individuals and that none of the three can be a combined position. Due to the scope of this contract, the Government will allow the roles of QCQ Manager and Superintendent to be combined and fulfilled by one person. However, if the individual proves to be incapable of performing both duties adequately once the project has begun, the Contractor will then be required to staff both roles separately.

(b) The SSHO must be under direct control of the Prime Contractor.

(c) The original requirement for separation of duties is to ensure each position may execute their duties to their fullest extent.

QUESTION 2

Section 01 52 02 Page 2 1.3.2 Telephone, Water and Electricity

(a) Will the Waukegan Port District provide space in their parking lot for placement of temporary field office and storage/ lay-down area surrounded by temporary fencing?

(b) How large of an area is allowable?

(c) Where on the property will this be located? No location shown on project drawings.

(d) Will the Waukegan Port District allow temporary electrical hookup to a light pole or other source of power for temporary field office use? (Contractor to pay for hookup and electrical consumption.)

(e) Or will contractor be required to bring portable generator for power to office trailer?

USACE Response 2:

Note 5 on Sheet G-002 states: Contractor is responsible for coordinating landbased storage and handling areas, the contractor may contract either the Waukegan Port District located at 55 South Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL (847) 244-3133 and/or the Waukegan Park District located at 2000 Belvidere Street, Waukegan, IL (847) 360-4700.

QUESTION 3

Section 01 35 26 Page 27 3.4.2.1 Additional Personal Fall Protection

Per the SOW for this project, utilizing the required fall protection systems, PFD's and life rings and in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Sections 21.O thru 21.O.06, a safety skiff is not required, correct?

USACE Response 3:

EM 385-1-1 Section 05.K.01 and 29 CFR 1926.106 both require a safety skiff “where employees work over or immediately next to water”.

QUESTION 4

The Project Specifications state that the SSHO may not serve a duel roll (SSHO/QC, or SSHO/Superintendent). It is not clear if the Quality Control manager is permitted to serve as the Superintendent as well. Please advise.

USACE Response 4:

Specification Section 01 45 00.00 10, paragraphs 3.4.2 states “The CQC System Manager is assigned no other duties.” Due to the scope of this contract, the Government will allow the roles of QCQ Manager and Superintendent to be combined and fulfilled by one person. However, if the individual proves to be incapable of performing both duties adequately once the project has begun, the Contractor will then be required to staff both roles separately.

QUESTION 5

The drawings do not identify staging/laydown area. Please advise.

USACE Response 5:

Note 5 on Sheet G-002 states: Contractor is responsible for coordinating landbased storage and handling areas, the contractor may contract either the Waukegan Port District located at 55 South Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL (847) 244-3133 and/or the Waukegan Park District located at 2000 Belvidere Street, Waukegan, IL (847) 360-4700.

QUESTION 6

The Specifications state the Contractor is to provide a field office for Government administrative personnel. Due to the proximity of the USACE Northern Office, will the Government reconsider this requirement?

USACE Response 6:

Provide the specific location of this requirement in the specification. Upon verification that the specifications state that the Contractor is to provide a field office for Government administrative personnel, then yes, the Government will reconsider this requirement and likely amend the specifications to reflect the removal of the requirement to provide a field office for Government administrative personnel.

QUESTION 7

Pursuant to Solicitation Number W912P618B0007, Article 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) (b), please advise regarding Bid Bond form that is acceptable to the Government. Also provide a Government acceptable bid bond form.

USACE Response 7:

Regarding the Bid Guarantee requirement, all bidders must comply with the provisions set forth at Clause Number 52.228-1, which is included in full text at Section 00 21 13(Instructions to Bidders) of the Solicitation document.

The prescription of the Clause can be read at www.acquisition.gov/far, by searching Subpart 28.101-2 under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Per Clause Number 52.228-1, "the bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States." Therefore, to answer the inquiry, the "form" indicated by the Clause is meant as a form of "commitment," not a paper "form" issued by the Government.

D: The attendance sheet for the Pre-Bid Meeting held on July 25, 2018 at the Waukegan Harbor is attached herein.