Amendment 0005 W912P620B0006 Porter County Storm Sewer 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

REFERENCE: PORTER COUNTY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, VALPARAISO, INDIANA

A. The Bid Opening Date and Time is unchanged by this Amendment, therefore, Bids are due prior to 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) on September 11, 2020. -For further details regarding bid submission, please ref er to Solicitation Section 00 22 13 - Supplementary Instructions to Bidders.

B. Point of Contact for this Amendment is Ericka Hillard at (312) 846-5378; email: ericka.d.hillard@usace.army.mil.

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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 10-Sep-2020

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 W912P620B0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Aug-2020

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

10-Sep-2020

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:

W912P620B0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

C. CONTRACTOR INQUIRIES: By this Amendment, the Chicago District, USACE responds to Contractor’s inquiries as follows:

INQUIRY #1: Section 01 50 00 Page 9 References a field office to be constructed in lieu of a mobile office. Will the contractor need to provide a field office for the onsite owner representative?

USACE RESPONSE INQUIRY #1: No, the onsite owner representative will not require a field office.

INQUIRY #2: The pavement removal bid qty looks to be only for Midway Drive. Are removals on McCool to be considered Common Excavation?

USACE RESPONSE INQUIRY #2: Yes, the geotechnical report indicates that McCool Road does not have concrete pavement below the asphalt pavement therefor the asphalt removal is considered common excavation.

INQUIRY #3: At STR 216 to STR 217 the Bell from the 15” RCP pipe would be in the Surface profile of the pavement. Would this pipe be lowered to get the pipe out of the Asphalt Paving Profile?

USACE RESPONSE INQUIRY #3: Based on the Designer-of-Record calculations, the 15-inch RCP bell will be within the 12-inches of No. 53’s, but it will not be in the asphalt. The pipe will not be required to be lowered.

INQUIRY #4: Is there a Government Suggested Borrow/Disposal site for this project.

USACE RESPONSE INQUIRY #4: No, contractor shall utilize licensed borrow or disposal sites.

INQUIRY #5: In Section 01 32 01.00 10 Scheduling The spec reads that all project schedule will be made with Primavera P6 Software. Will Microsoft Project be a compliant alternative to the Primavera Software?

USACE RESPONSE INQUIRY #5: Specifications Section 01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE has been deleted in its entirety. Please refer to construction schedule requirements as discussed in Section 01 10 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS and SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

INQUIRY #6: In Section 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control The spec shows that the contractor is to provide a staff of QA/QC personal onsite when they work is being performed. Can this onsite QA/QC Personnel be a third Party Inspection Sub that will be onsite when the Contractor is performing the work?

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USACE RESPONSE INQUIRY #6: According to the spec SECTION 01 45 00.00 10 the CQC system manager needs to be employed by the prime Contractor:

3.5.2 CQC System Manager: This CQC System Manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the prime Contractor.

However, in this contract there are some additional QC personnel in Par 3.5.3 that says they can be employed by prime or subcontractor.

3.5.3 CQC Personnel: In addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager for the following areas: civil, environmental, and materials technician. These individuals or specialized technical companies are employees of the prime or subcontractor.

INQUIRY #7: In Section 01 50 00 2.3 Temporary Facilities the spec reads that the area has to be fenced in by either chain link fence or polyethylene mesh fence. Will this spec be used on this project or will Barricades be suitable to safely limit public access?

USACE RESPONSE INQUIRY #7: The Contractor will need to determine their own specific requirements for their protection and public safety. This can be further determined in the field with the COR after award.

Please bid as required in the specifications.

INQUIRY #8: In Section 01 50 00 3.5.3 Temporary Facilities If the Contractor uses a temporary laydown area inside the project limits but outside the designated laydown area does the contractor need to set up a temporary 6’ tall chain link fence with colored green inserts to separate the storage area.

USACE RESPONSE INQUIRY #8: See response to Question 7 above.

INQUIRY #9: For the pipe removal line item will flow filling the existing pipes be acceptable for pipe abandonment

USACE RESPONSE INQUIRY #9: No, pipes identified to be removed shall be removed.

END OF AMENDMENT NO. 0005