AMENDMENT_0002_STONE_SUPPLY_BURNS_WATER_WAY_AND_INDIANA_HARBOR.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

PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT: TO AMEND VARIOUS SOLICITATION SECTIONS UNDER SOLICITATION NO. W912P619R0004

A. By w ay of this Amendment No. 0002, the USACE incorporates a revised Delivery Schedule into Section F of the Solicitation. In addition, this Amendment adresses Contractors' inquiries.

B. Point of Contact: Harrell A. Hooks, Contract Specialist at harrell.a.hooks@usace.army.mil - CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE -

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W912P619R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Feb-2019

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.

U0002

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

27-Feb-2019

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.

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See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W912P619R0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT PARTICULARS

The following items are applicable to this modification:

(C) At Section F of the Solicitation, The Delivery Schedule provided at FAR Clause 52.211-8, “TIME OF

DELIVERY (JUN 1997),” is hereby amended as shown below:

(a) The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedules:

REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NO QUANTITY DATE / TIME

QUARTER TON TO ONE TON STONE DELIVERY SCHEDULE TO BURNS HARBOR, IN (BASE)

0001 2,500 T (first delivery) - 15 MAY 2019, 0700 hours local time 0001 2,500 T (second delivery) - 19 MAY 2019, 0700 hours local time 0001 2,500 T (third delivery) - 22 MAY 2019, 0700 hours local time 0001 2,500 T (fourth delivery) - 01 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time 0001 2,500 T (fifth delivery) - 04 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time 0001 2,500 T (sixth delivery) - 12 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time 0001 2,500 T (seventh delivery) - 14 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time 0001 2,500 T (eight delivery) - 17 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time 0001 2,500 T (ninth delivery) - 19 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time 0001 2,500 T (tenth delivery) - 27 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time

THREE TO SEVEN TON STONE DELIVERY SCHEDULE TO INDIANA HARBOR, IL (BASE)

0002 2,500 T (first delivery) - 13 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time

QUARTER TON TO ONE TON STONE DELIVERY SCHEDULE TO BURNS HARBOR, IN (OPTION)

0004AA 2,500 T (eleventh delivery) - 29 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time

QUARTER TON TO ONE TON STONE DELIVERY SCHEDULE TO BURNS HARBOR, IN (OPTION)

0005AA 2,500 T (eleventh delivery) - 01 JUL 2019, 0700 hours local time

THREE TO SEVEN TON STONE DELIVERY SCHEDULE TO INDIANA HARBOR, IL (OPTION)

0006AA 2,500 T (second delivery) - 16 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time

THREE TO SEVEN TON STONE DELIVERY SCHEDULE TO CALUMET HARBOR, IL (OPTION)

0007AA 1,250 T (third delivery) - 19 JUN 2019, 0700 hours local time

(D) THE USACE’S RESPONSES TO CONTRACTORS’ INQUIRIES FOLLOW:

Question #1: Although the bid item is for 32,500 tons of stone under the whole contract including options, the delivery schedule is only for 15,000 tons including options. Please advise.

USACE Response #1: The delivery schedule has been revised to reflect the quantities and delivery locations shown in the bid schedule. See the Amended schedule herein.

Question #2: The delivery schedule includes a delivery to the Chicago Area Stone Dock as a base delivery; however, the bid schedule lists this as an option item. Please advise.

USACE Response #2: Refer to the above USACE Response #1.

Question #3: painting 6 marks - 4” wide by 2’ long (1’ on the top of the deck and 1’ down the side) sufficient? On page 20, paragraph 1.6.2.1 the first paragraph prescribes one method of measuring and the second paragraph suggests an alternate approach.

USACE Response #3: The painting marks proposed in the question above would meet the criteria outlined in section SECTION C, Scope of Work, C.1.6.2.1 GAUGING.

Question #4: How (and where) should we gauge when barges have a rake — since it will not sit 100% level in the case of a semi (box on one end, rake on the other). Considering the specification to that it should be take 4’ from the box end, we would like to propose since the rake is 25’ long and we measure at the end of the rake, we should measure 23’ from the end of the box end to keep the symmetry. Is this acceptable?

USACE Response #4: The proposed method for measuring in Question #4 would be acceptable.

Question #5: Can you provide a more specific gradation requirement for the .25 to 1 ton stone?

Section C.3.2.1 states: The stone furnished shall weigh between 0.25 and 1 ton each and shall be free of fines. Fifty (50) percent of the stones by count shall weigh more than .5 ton each.

USACE Response #5: The stone being free of fines means that the stone shall not have clumps of clay or silt or significant amounts of sand included in the material weighed for payment - i.e. it should be relatively "clean" but needn't be washed. This facilitates inspection of quality of stones and prevents fine-grained materials from masking fractures or discontinuities at the time of inspection.

The stones shall be between 500 pounds and 2,000 pounds in weight. 50% of the stones shall weigh 1,000 pounds or greater. The description "by count" distinguishes that 50% of the stones shall weigh 1,000 pounds or more, as opposed to 50% of the stones by weight weighing 1,000 pounds. An example would be:

10 stones (wt. in pounds)

1. 750

2. 750

3. 750

4. 750

5. 750

6. 500

7. 2000

8. 2000

9. 2000

10. 2000

Average (mean) weight = 1,225 #, and the stone is within the range from 500-2,000 pounds. So it might seem that half are above 1,000 pounds but the individual stone weights are distributed so that 6 of the 10 are below 1,000. So it does not meet the specification.

10 stones (wt. in pounds)

1. 750

2. 750

3. 1100

4. 750

5. 1200

6. 500

7. 1200

8. 1000

9. 1000

10. 2000

Average (mean) wt = 1,025 # and the stone is within the 500-2,000 pound range. Even though the average weight is lower than the example above, 6 of the 10 stones are =/> 1,000 pounds so this group meets the specification.

Question #6: Can a deck barge with 2500 tons of capacity be used to deliver the stone?

USACE Response #6: Yes, a deck barge with 2,500 tons of capacity can be used to deliver the stone.

Question #7: Can we email the bid and a copy of the bid bond for submission and then mail a hard copy?

USACE Response #7: Yes, please refer to Section A, # 5(b) of the Solicitation.

Question #8: Does this project have liquidated Damages associated with it?

USACE Response #8: The Solicitation does not include a liquidated damages provision or the relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause; therefore, liquidated damages "will not" be assessed in this project.

Question #9: If so, what are they?

USACE Response #9: Liquidated damages do not apply to this procurement; please refer to the aforementioned USACE Response at " USACE Response #8."

Question #10: Is there a maintenance/warranty period for the project?

USACE Response #10: Once a contract is awarded from this Solicitation, the contractor will not be required to perform under a maintenance period; thus, a maintenance period isn't applicable to this procurement. With respect to warranties, the standard stone manufacturer's warranty would apply.

This procurement does not require any separate or extended warranty period. That said, under the "Inspection" Clause of the Solicitation (& resultant contract), if non-conforming material is delivered, it must be remedied/replaced.

Question #11: What are the payment terms (i.e. milestones, monthly, upon completion, advanced payment) and is there any retainage?

USACE Response #11: The contractor will be compensated after its invoice is certified as being proper. At such determination, the following applies:

As set forth at paragraph C.1.7 of the Scope of Work, “METHOD OF PAYMENT,” the following is stated:

“Payments for partial completion of the quantities listed within each line item shall be made after satisfactory acceptance of the stone materials at the point of delivery. Partial payment may be allowed for stone that is quarried, inspected, and stockpiled at a loading area ready for shipment to the Government, with a certificate of ownership transfer to the Government. This provision would apply in cases where the delivery of stone is prevented by weather or rough lake conditions. All deliveries are subject to the acceptance of the Government, in accordance with all contract provisions. Payments will be permitted in accordance with FAR 52.232-1.”

Per the Solicitation, the full text of referenced Clauses, such as the aforementioned “FAR 52.232-1” can be read on-line at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil

Question #12: Can you please confirm if SF 24 (see attachment) is an acceptable bid bond template for the required 20% bid bond.

USACE Response #12: The SF 24 form in the inquiry is the most current form being used and is in accordance with the forms located at: https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms.

(End of Summary of Changes)