AMENDMENT NO 0001 W912P620B0008 BURNS DREDGING RGB.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: BID SUBMISSION REVISIONS FOR SOLICITATION NO. W912P620B0008, "BURNS DREDGING, BURNS HARBOR, IN"

In its entirety, the “IMPORTANT BID NOTES” have been replaced in their entirety to modify the method of bid submission. As a result, other applicable areas of the Solicitation have been updated accordingly.

In consideration of the aforementioned statement, CRITICAL CHANGES TO THIS SOLICITATION FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGES -

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Jul-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 W912P620B0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Jun-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 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

09-Jul-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:

W912P620B0008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT PARTICULARS

By way of this Amendment, the following particulars apply:

A. SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

(1) The required response date/time 21-Jul-2020 03:00 PM has been added.

(2) The number of offeror copies required has increased by 1 from 0 to 1.

(3) The following statement is hereby deleted in its entirety: “.Reference Below Block #13A: All BIDS in response to this Solicitation shall be submitted electronically, as described at Solicitation Section 00 22 13. The only authorized transmission method for bids is electronically, online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (EMAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.”

B. SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

With respect to the “Important Bid Notes,” the following have been added by full text AND FULLY REPLACES THE IMPORTANT BID NOTES PROVIDED UNDER THE SOLICATION RELEASED ON 18 JUNE 2020:

(REVISED) IMPORTANT BID NOTES, specifically changing the Bid Submission (refer to paragraph 3)

(THE ABOVE SOLICITATION SECTION 00 10 00 IS TO BE USED BY BIDDERS TO

SUBMIT THEIR BIDS; IT IS ALSO CONSIDERED THE “BID SCHEDULE” AS TERMED

THROUGHOUT THE SOLICITATION.)

1. BID CONDITIONS:

a. The Contractor shall bid ALL items that are contained in the Bid Schedule INCLUDING ALL OPTION ITEMS, with no exceptions. Should a Contractor fail to fully complete the bid schedule, its bid will not be considered responsive to the solicitation and eligible for the resultant contract award. Therefore, the bidder’s total price for the work shall be based on the TOTAL of all BASE AND OPTION items included in the Bid Schedule. The Contractor shall enter both its unit price and extended price for each Bid Item.

b. From this Solicitation, the government intends to award one firm-fixed price contract to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest overall aggregate price for all Base and Option Items. The intent is to immediately award the base bid items at the time of award.

c. Split or multiple awards will not result from this Solicitation.

d. Bidders are required to acknowledge the receipt of all amendments to the Solicitation on the Standard Form 1442 in the space provided, by completing Blocks 8 and 15 of the Amendment (Standard Form 30), by separate letter, or by telegram prior to opening of bids.

e. SF 1442 BACK (Page 2 of the Solicitation): Bidders shall fully complete all the required areas located under the section designated as “BID” (refer to Items 14 through 20C).

f. Section 00 45 00 (Representations and Certifications): The bidder must complete the applicable boxes found at Section 00 45 00 of this Solicitation and submit the completed Section along with all other documents required by this Solicitation. In order to place a bid in response to this Solicitation, the bidder must be registered in an “active status” at the System for Award Management (SAM) (registration can be completed on line for free at www.sam.gov). Accordingly, any bid furnished from contractor without an active registration at SAM may be considered non-responsive to the material requirements of this Solicitation and ineligible for award.

2. OPTION PROVISIONS: SEE SECTION 00 70 00 CLAUSE NO. 52.217-7

3. BID SUBMISSION:

a. HOW TO SUBMIT: ALL BIDS IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE

SUBMITTED VIA MAILED COPIES, EITHER BY REGULAR OR EXPRESS MAIL. DUE TO

COVID 19, HAND-CARRIED BIDS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.

Sealed Bids: Regardless of the method of delivery (mailed or hand-carried), bids and all other documents called out in the Solicitation shall be enclosed and sealed in an envelope that is clearly marked “Bid” and shall include the assigned Solicitation Number, and the Bid Opening Date and Time.

Mailed Bids: It is the responsibility of each bidder to ensure that its Sealed Bid is received by the Chicago District’s – USACE Contracting Branch, located at 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 prior to the date and time set for the opening of the bids – See Block 13A of Page 1 of the Solicitation.

b. TIME OF SUBMISSION: Bids are required no later than 3:00 p.m. Central time on 21 July 2020.

c. VIRTUAL BID OPENING: For this procurement, Contracting will conduct a virtual Bid Opening in accordance with the below provisions. These procedures are being used because of the current public health concerns affiliated with COVID-19.

d. VIRTUAL BID OPENING PROVISIONS/ PARTICIPATION:

THE VIRTUAL BID OPENING WILL BEGIN AT 3:00P.M. CDT ON 21 July 2020.

Individuals interested in participating in the virtual bid opening can participate by following these instructions:

Interested individuals will navigate to a WEBEX link and enter their email address and name. Please provide your full name and information. This information will be utilized to obtain the list of attendees at the virtual bid opening.

The WEBEX Audio Meeting Information (call in number, access code) will be provided via an Amendment to the Solicitation WITHIN 2 days prior to the bid opening day and then posted to the corresponding Solicitation notice at beta.sam.gov.

The bids will be read aloud and individuals will be able to view the information on the WEBEX screen as the bids are entered into a bid tabulation sheet. Should technological issues ensue from the visual viewing at the WEBEX, the audio access will take precedence and satisfy the conditions of bids being communicated publicly/read aloud.

e. BID GUARANTEE:

Bidders are required to submit a Bid Guarantee for this project in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.228-1, “Bid Guarantee” – Refer to Solicitation Section 00 21 00 for the full text of this Clause.

A bid guarantee shall be submitted at 20% of the bid price or $3M whichever is the lesser. Any bidder failing to submit an electronic Bid Guarantee will be considered non-responsive to the Solicitation and ineligible for award.

f. ATTACHMENT A – PREAWARD SURVEY FORM – The bidder shall complete the enclosed Attachment A and submit it electronically with its bid submission. The preaward survey form is to aid in expediting the award of this project. Only the winning bidder’s information will be surveyed.

g. QUESTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO BE ANSWERED

VIA AN AMENDMENT PRIOR TO THE BID OPENING DAY AND TIME (21

JULY 2020 AT 3PM CDT). (Re: 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders)

ATTACHMENT A

PREAWARD SURVEY INFORMATION

(RE: Subparts 9.104-1 and 9.105-1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation)

CONTRACTOR: _______________________________________

SOLICITATION W912P620B0008, “Bums Harbor Dredging FY 20 - (BURNS HARBOR, IN) Chicago District Project”

Please complete the below form to assist in the completion of a Pre-award Survey:

1. Month and Year started in business:

2. Year and State Incorporated:

3. Key Personnel:

President/Owner:

Vice President/Partner:

Secretary/Treasurer:

4. Number of Full-Time Employees:

5. Surety -

Agency:

Agent:

Address, City & State:

Telephone#:

6. Insurance Company -

Agency:

Agent:

Address, City & State:

Telephone#:

7. Financial Institution Information -

Name of Bank:

Contact Person:

Address, City & State:

Telephone#:

8. References: Provide the names and contact information of three references. Information obtained from references will be used to determine if you have been diligent in the following areas: a) Quality of Work; b) Timely Performance; c) Effectiveness of Management; d) Compliance with Safety Standards; and e) Compliance with Labor Standards.

9. Does your company have any ongoing projects that may cause a problem with completing or beginning performance of the subject project?

END OF FORM

(End of Summary of Changes & AMENDMENT 0001)