Amendment 0001.pdf

ED-18-015

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

The above numbered solicitation is hereby amended to incorporate changes on the follow ing pages, establish a bid opening date, and to provide Instructions to Bidders for virtual bid opening.

A BID OPENING DATE OF 7 JULY 2020, 2PM LOCAL TIME IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 38

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Jun-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 W912P818B0046

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Jan-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 X is extended, 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

18-Jun-2020

CODE

USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

W912P8 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

Due to the response for COVID-19, most federal employees have been mandated to telework, and currently only authorized personnel are allowed access to the District buildings throughout USACE. As a result, we have implemented the below procedures for all current and future bid openings, until such restrictions have been lifted and normal access has resumed at the MVN HQ Building.

Electronic Submission of Bids:

MVN will utilize the DoD Safe website for receipt of electronic bids under IFB Solicitations. In order to submit an electronic bid please follow these steps:

1. Send an email containing your name and email address to the following Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist associated with the IFB:

Contracting Officer – Mr. Christopher Nuccio, email: christopher.nuccio@usace.army.mil Contract Specialist – Mrs. Nakiea B. Butler, email: nakiea.b.butler@usace.army.mil

2. The Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist will go to the DoD Safe site, input your name and email address, and then will request the file from you. You will then receive an automated email from the site with a unique link in the email.

3. Once the email with the link is received, please click on the link in the email, which will take you to the DoD Safe site.

4. This will be a unique webpage where you can upload your file. The default page will load with the box checked off next to, “Send me an email when each recipient picks up the files”.

Please leave this box checked in order to receive a notification when the file is received from the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist. Please leave unchecked, “Encrypt every file”. The site itself contains a high level of security in which additional encryption is not required.

5. When you are ready to upload your bid file (please use pdf format for bid submission), you can either click the blue button which says, “Click to Add Files or Drag Them Here” to locate the file on your computer, or simply drag the file onto the screen.

6. In the Description box that appears after uploading your file, please type your Company Name

7. Click the button that appears at the bottom of the page, “Drop-off Files”. A banner will popup asking for confirmation that your upload does not contain Classified Information. Click ok on the banner.

8. You will be taken to a confirmation page that should say, “Drop-Off Completed” at the top. This is your confirmation that your file was successfully uploaded to the site.

9. The Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist will receive an automated email stating that the file has been submitted. They will then send an email back to the company, confirming that they received the notice from the DoD Safe site.

mailto:christopher.nuccio@usace.army.mil mailto:nakiea.b.butler@usace.army.mil

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

Bid Opening will be held on Tuesday, 07 July 2020 at 2:00 PM CST. Please use the following call-in information to attend the meeting:

Toll-Free: 877-336-4440 Access Code: 1093090

Following the conclusion of the bid opening, the Bid Abstract will be uploaded to Beta.SAM website under this solicitation, within 24 hours.

Bid Bonds (Offer Guarantee) should be submitted electronically with the Bid Package as per the scheduled Bid Opening on Amendment.

To respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) national emergency, (Deviation 2020 – O0016), states that to provide flexibility with regard to original documents, manual signatures, seals, and notarization in order to facilitate certain essential contracting procedures, Specifically, when obtaining financial protection against losses under contracts per FAR part 28—

Electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates, without regard to the order in which they are affixed for all of part 28, not just 28.101-3;

A corporate seal is not required on any form listed at FAR 28.106-1;

The signed statement by the contractor that payment is due and owed referenced at FAR 28.106-8 is not required to be notarized;

The Standard Form 28 executed by the individual surety pursuant to FAR 28.203(b) is not required to be sworn and notarized as indicated on the form;

A written authorization of the release signed by the surety is acceptable, in lieu of the notarized authorization of release by the surety required by FAR 28.203-5(a); and

Use the following deviation clauses, in lieu of the corresponding FAR clauses:

52.228-11, Pledges of Assets (DEVIATION 2020-O0016), which removes the requirement for the Standard Form 28 to be sworn and notarized.

52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction (DEVIATION 2020-O0016), which removes the requirements for seals on Standard Forms.

52.228-16, Performance and Payment Bonds—Other than Construction (DEVIATION 2020-O0016), which removes requirements for seals on Standard Forms.

For any Questions please contact:

Contracting Officer – Mr. Christopher Nuccio, email: Christopher.nuccio@usace.army.mil ; Phone: 504- 862-2704

Contract Specialist – Mrs. Nakiea Butler, email: Nakiea.b.butler@usace.army.mil ;

Phone: 504-862-1772

SECTION 00010

Pages 00010-1, 2, and 3. Delete these pages in their entirety and substitute the attached revised pages 00010-1, 2, and 3 therefore.

STANDARD FORM 1442

Block 11. Change “110 calendar days” to “115 calendar days”.

SECTION 00700

1. Page 31 of 243, clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK, sub-clause (c) and NOTE 2. Change “110 calendar days” to “115 calendar days”.

2. Page 32 of 243, clause 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION, sub-clause (a). Change “$2910.00” to “$3,085.00”.

WAGE RATES

Pages 54 thru 57 of 243. Delete General Decision Number: LA20190007 in its entirety and substitute the attached updated General Decision Number: LA202000xx therefore. (CT will provide)

SECTION 01100

Page 10, paragraph 7. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following therefore.

“7 ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS FOR INSPECTORS

(a) The Contractor shall furnish regularly to inspectors on board the dredge or other craft upon which they are employed a suitable separate room approximately 150 square feet in size for a Corps of Engineers field office.

The room shall be fully equipped and maintained to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer; it shall be properly heated, ventilated, air conditioned, and lighted, shall have sufficient electrical outlets with power surge protection to power a laptop computer and printer, shall have a desk which can be locked, and a drafting table measuring at least four (4) feet by six (6) feet, a comfortable chair for each inspector, washing conveniences and daily janitorial services. This will not be a separate cost and will be included in the price of dredging. Should the Contractor have a photocopy machine on the jobsite, the Contractor may allow the use of his own in lieu of providing a separate machine for use by the Government inspector. The entire cost to the Contractor for furnishing, equipping, and maintaining the foregoing accommodations, shall be distributed amongst the existing bid items. If the Contractor fails to meet these requirements, the facilities referred to above will be secured by the Contracting Officer, and the cost thereof will be deducted from payments to the Contractor.

(b) If the Contractor maintains on this work an establishment for the subsistence of his/her own employees, he/she shall, when required, furnish to inspectors employed on the work, and to all Government agents who may visit the work on official business, meals of quality satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. All meals shall be available for purchase, by the Government's inspectors and agents, at the cost not to exceed $1.50 per person for each meal.”

SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Delete the Submittal Register in its entirety and substitute the attached revised Submittal Register therefore.

SECTION 01 45 04.00 10

1. Page 2, paragraph 1.2. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following therefore.

“1.2 ELECTRONIC TEST REPORT DATA

As part of the Contractor's Quality Control Program, his/her selected QC laboratory shall provide to the Government electronic transmission of test report data in the prescribed formats in addition to the original test report data. Tests results shall be emailed to mvn-cd-q-testresults@usace.army.mil and also to the Government's Inspector and Project Engineer (email addresses will be given at the Preconstruction Conference). In addition, all test results shall be uploaded into RMS. The New Orleans District Construction Control Manual (NODCC Manual) specifies the minimum number of tests to be made and includes forms which shall be used to report test data. The Technical Specification sections may include testing and/or frequency requirements other than those listed in the NODCC Manual. The more comprehensive requirements shall govern in case of conflict. A copy of the NODCC Manual is attached at the end of this section.”

2. Page 5, paragraph 3.4.2. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following

“3.4.2 CQC System Manager

The Contractor shall identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization who shall be responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC System Manager shall be a construction person with a minimum of three (3) years (full time) experience in related equivalent work. This CQC System Manager shall be on the site at all times during construction and shall be employed by the prime Contractor. The CQC System Manager may not have any other duties than quality control. An alternate for the CQC System Manager shall be identified in the plan to serve in the event of the System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternate shall be the same as for the designated CQC System Manager.”

SECTION 01 57 20.01 12

1. Page 7, paragraph 3.3.1. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following

“3.3.1 Nesting Birds

Colonial nesting wading birds (including, but not limited to herons, egrets, and ibis) and seabirds/waterbirds (including, but not limited to, terns, gulls, black skimmers, and brown pelicans) should be avoided to reduce the risk of injuring birds. The nesting activity period generally extends from February 15 through September 15. Presence of nesting wading birds and/or seabirds/waterbirds shall be immediately reported to Mr. Jeff Corbino at (504) 862- 1958. The Contractor shall prepare and submit Bird Nesting Prevention Plan for approval detailing the efforts to prevent birds from nesting within the minimum distances. If nests of these birds are present on the work area, a "no-work" distance restriction of 2000 feet for nesting brown pelicans and 1500 feet for all other colonial nesting birds shall be implemented.

Coordination by New Orleans District personnel with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may result in a reduction of "no-work" distance restrictions depending on the species of birds found nesting at the work site.”

2. Page 8, paragraph 3.3.2.2. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following

“3.3.2.2 Manatee Sighting Reports

Any sightings of manatees, or collisions with a manatee, shall be reported immediately to the Corps of Engineers. The point of contact within the Corps of Engineers will be Jeff Corbino,

(504) 862-1958, FAX (504) 862-2317.”

SECTION 35 20 23.00 12

Page 3, paragraph 1.2.1. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following

“1.2.1 Quantity Surveys

A survey of the sites for dredging shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 02 21 10.00 12 SURVEYS and all measurements to determine dredging quantities will be based on the "before and after dredging" cross sections described therein and the theoretical design template. The soundings and contours shown on the contract drawings are representative of conditions that existed in November 2019 and do not necessarily represent existing conditions. The elevations shown thereon shall be verified or corrected by the

"before dredging" surveys. Determinations of quantities to be paid for in the area specified, after having once been made, will not be reopened.”

NEW SECTION 35 20 23.33

Add the attached new Section 35 20 23.33.

DRAWINGS

SHEET IDENTIFICATION Nos. C-03 thru C-07. Delete these drawings in their entirety and substitute the attached revised drawings SHEET IDENTIFICATION Nos. C-03 thru C-07

SECTION 00010 – BIDDING SCHEDULE

Mermentau River – Gulf of Mexico Maintenance Dredging #18-1

Cameron Parish, LA

00010-1 ED 18-015

Item DESCRIPTION Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Estimated

Amount

BASE WORK

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB

0002 Dredging

0002AA First 960,000 CY 960,000 CY

0002AB All Over 960,000 CY 240,000 CY

TOTAL BASE WORK: $

OPTIONAL WORK

0003 Bird Nesting Prevention and Avoidance Measures - OW 60 DAY

TOTAL OPTION WORK: $

TOTAL BASE WORK + OPTION WORK: $

Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

NOTE 1: The unit “JOB” as used in this Bidding Schedule is synonymous with the term “Lump Sum” used elsewhere within these plans and specifications.

NOTE 2: Bidders shall furnish unit prices for each item listed in the Schedule requiring a unit price. If the bidder fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required item(s), but does furnish an extended total, or an estimated amount for such item(s), the Government shall deem the unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended amount for that line item by the quantity. IF A BIDDER OMITS BOTH THE

UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENDED TOTAL OR ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY

ITEM, ITS BID SHALL BE DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE

INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

NOTE 3: Any bid may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines in writing that it is unreasonable as to price. Unreasonableness of price includes not only total price of bid, but the price for individual line items as well. Any bid may be rejected if the prices for any line items or subline items are materially unbalanced (See FAR 14.404-2, Rejection of Individual Bids).

00010-2 ED 18-015

NOTE 4: THE NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP): The successful bidder is advised that performance and payment bonds shall be submitted in accordance with the time frame in block 12B of SF 1442 after Notice of Award. The NTP will be issued immediately after verification of acceptable performance and payment bonds. Within 24 hours after issuance of the NTP, the Contractor shall initiate a meeting to discuss the submittal process with the Area or Resident Engineer or his authorized representative. Physical work cannot start until the Accident Prevention Plan, Contractor Quality Control Plan, and other submittals which may be required, have been submitted and approved and all preliminary meetings called for under the contract, have been conducted.

NOTE 5: EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5 JUL 1990). Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the government to exercise the options.

NOTE 6: OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY -- SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM

(FAR 52.217-7). The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within three days prior to the estimated completion date of the basic line item or any previously exercised option. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

NOTE 7: OPTIONAL WORK ITEM: If the Government activates the Optional Work Item, the activation will occur while the Contractor’s plant is within the limits of work. No additional mobilization/demobilization will be paid to the Contractor for the Optional Work. Bidders shall bid on all items including Optional Items (see “Evaluation of Options” FAR 52.217-5). Failure to bid on all items will result in a non-responsive bid.

NOTE 8: TIME ADJUSTMENT IN THE EVENT OF THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONAL

WORK. In the event that OPTIONAL WORK item is exercised under the terms of the contract, the time required for completion of the contract will not be adjusted but shall be performed concurrent with original contract duration of 115 calendar days established for the BASE WORK items specified in the Contract Clause entitled “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52-211-10 – APR 1984)”.

NOTE 9: RAPID VENDOR PAYMENT: Web based instructions for the submission of invoices;

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/RapidVendorPayment.aspx http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/RapidVendorPayment.aspx

00010-3 ED 18-015

EVALUATION OF SUBLINE ITEMS (Dec 2019 - AFARS 5152.211-9000).

Item No. 0002 are subdivided into two or more estimated quantities and are to be separately priced. The Government will evaluate each of these items on the basis of total price of its subline items.

(End of Clause)

VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES - SUBLINE ITEMS (Dec 2019) - AFARS 5152.211-9001).

This variation in estimated quantities clause is applicable only to item No. 0002.

(a) Variation from the estimated quantity in the actual work performed under any second or subsequent subline item or elimination of all work under such a second or subsequent subline item will not be the basis for an adjustment in contract unit price.

(b) Where the actual quantity of work performed for item No.0002 is less than 85% of the quantity of the first subline item listed under such item, the contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for that subline item for the actual quantity of work performed and, in addition, an equitable adjustment shall be made in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.211-18, VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY.

(c) If the actual quantity of work performed under item No. 0002 exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the total estimated quantity of the subline item under that item and/or if the quantity of the work performed under the second subline item or any subsequent subline item under item Nos. NONE exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the estimated quantity of any such subline item, and if such variation causes an increase or a decrease in the time required for performance of this contract the contract completion time will be adjusted in accordance with the clause FAR 52.211-18, VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY.

(End of Clause)

"General Decision Number: LA20200007 01/03/2020

Superseded General Decision Number: LA20190007

State: Louisiana

Construction Type: Heavy Dredging

Counties: Louisiana Statewide.

DREDGING PROJECTS ALONG THE GULF COAST AREA INCLUDING THE

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES TO THE OHIO RIVER

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.80 for calendar year 2020 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015.

If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.80 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2020. If this contract is covered by the EO and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must pay workers in that classification at least the wage rate determined through the conformance process set forth in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(ii) (or the EO minimum wage rate, if it is higher than the conformed wage rate). The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Please note that this EO applies to the above-mentioned types of contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but it does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60). Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/03/2020

* SULA1994-001 04/01/1994

Rates Fringes

Derrick Operator.................$ 7.25

Dozer Operator...................$ 7.25

Dredge 16"" and Over Deckhand....................$ 7.25 Dredge tender operator......$ 7.25 Fireman.....................$ 7.25 First assistant engineer....$ 7.25 Leverman....................$ 7.25 Oiler.......................$ 7.25 Second assistant engineer...$ 7.25

6/16/2020https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/LA20200007/0

Shoreman....................$ 7.25 Third assistant engineer....$ 7.25 Truck driver................$ 7.25 Welder......................$ 7.25

Dredge Under 16"" Deckhand....................$ 7.25 Dredge tender operator......$ 7.25 Leverman....................$ 7.25 Oiler.......................$ 7.25 Welder......................$ 7.25

Hydraulic Dredging First cook..................$ 7.25 Handyman....................$ 7.25 Janitor, cabin person.......$ 7.25 Second cook.................$ 7.25

Marsh Buggy Dragline, Oiler......$ 7.25

Marsh Buggy Dragline, Operator...$ 7.25

Self-Propelled Hopper Dredge, Drag Tender......................$ 9.70 3.45+a

FOOTNOTE: Fourteen paid vacation days and eight paid holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day provided the employee has one year of service.

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the ""SU"" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)

and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION

SUBMITTAL FORM,Jan 96 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES

Mermentau River - Gulf of Mexico, Maintenance Dredging #18-1

01 32 16.00 20 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.3 G CDConstruction Schedule

SD-07 Certificates 1.5Monthly Updates

01 33 00 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.7 GSubmittal Register

01 45 04.00 10 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

3.2 G CDContractor Quality Control Plan

01 57 20.01 12 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.8 G OD-TEnvironment Pollution Control

Plan

3.3.1 G OD-TBird Nesting Prevention Plan

01 78 02.00 10 SD-02 Shop Drawings

1.3.1 G ED-LAs-Built Drawings

02 21 10.00 12 SD-02 Shop Drawings

3.1.3 G CDPreliminary Field Surveys

3.1.4Before and After Dredging Cross

Sections 3.1.6Disposal Area Surveys

SD-05 Design Data 3.1.4Compiled Survey Data CD Disk

3.1.3 G CD EDPreliminary Field Surveys

3.1.4Before and After Dredging Cross

Sections 3.1.6Disposal Area Surveys

SUBMITTAL REGISTER

CONTRACT NO.

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02 21 10.00 12 SD-09 Manufacturer’s Field Reports

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1.7.2Dredge Plant Data

3.2.2 G ED-LPlan of Operation

3.3.3 G ED-LDisposal of Dredged Material

1.5.3 G ED-LAccess Plan

1.5.4 G CDTConstruction Schedule

SD-07 Certificates

3.2.2 G ED-LCertified Letter

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1.5.2 G ED-LReport of Operations

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 35 20 23.33

NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PIPELINE HYDRAULIC DREDGE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.4 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATION

1.5 DREDGE PLANT INSTRUMENTATION PLAN (DPIP)

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTED DATA

3.1.1 Message Bundle Data

3.1.1.1 Messages

3.1.1.1.1 Message Time

3.1.1.1.2 Comment

3.1.1.2 Dredge Events - Work Event

3.1.1.2.1 Vertical Correction

3.1.1.2.2 Cutter/Suction Head Location and Movement

3.1.1.2.2.1 Cutter/Suction Head Horizontal Position

3.1.1.2.2.2 Cutter/Suction Invert Depth

3.1.1.2.2.3 Cutter/Suction Head Heading

3.1.1.2.3 Dredge Activity

3.1.1.2.3.1 Slurry Velocity

3.1.1.2.3.2 Slurry Density

3.1.1.2.3.3 Pump RPM

3.1.1.2.3.4 Pump Vacuum

3.1.1.2.3.5 Pump Outlet Pressure

3.1.1.2.4 Outfall Information (Open Water/Spill Barge Disposal)

3.1.1.2.4.1 Discharge Horizontal Position

3.1.1.3 Dredge Events - State Event

3.1.1.3.1 Message Time

3.1.1.3.2 Contract Event

3.1.1.3.2.1 Contract Number

3.1.1.3.2.2 Contract Start and End

3.1.1.3.3 Tide Station/River Stage Gage Event

3.1.1.3.3.1 Station Name

3.1.1.3.4 Length of Pipe Event

3.1.1.3.4.1 Floating Pipe

3.1.1.3.4.2 Submerged Pipe

3.1.1.3.4.3 Shore Pipe

3.1.1.3.5 Booster Pump Event

3.1.1.3.5.1 Number of Booster Pumps

3.1.1.3.6 Dredge Advance

3.1.1.3.7 Outfall Information

3.1.1.3.7.1 Discharge Location

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3.1.1.3.7.2 Discharge Horizontal Position

3.1.1.3.7.3 Discharge Outfall Heading

3.1.1.3.7.4 Discharge Pipe Elevation

3.1.1.3.8 Non-effective Work Event

3.1.1.3.8.1 Non-effective Work Interval

3.1.1.3.8.2 Dredge Function Code

3.1.1.3.8.3 Additional Comments

3.2 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Computer Requirements

3.2.2 Software

3.2.3 UPS

3.2.4 Internet Access

3.2.5 Data Routing Requirements

3.3 DREDGE MONITORING DATA

3.3.1 General

3.3.2 Data Measurement Frequency

3.3.2.1 Work Event Messages

3.3.2.2 State Event Messages

3.3.3 Parameter Transmission to the Web Service

3.3.4 Contractor Data Backup

3.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKS

3.6 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

3.7 LIST OF ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

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SECTION 35 20 23.33

NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

PIPELINE HYDRAULIC DREDGE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The work under this contract requires use of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) National Dredging Quality Management Program (DQM) to monitor the dredge's status at all times during the contract duration and manage data history.

This performance-based specification section identifies the minimum required output as well as the precision and instrumentation requirements.

The requirements may be satisfied using equipment and technical procedures selected by the Contractor.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office responsible for review of the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00, "Submittal Procedures":

SD-01, Preconstruction Submittals

Dredge Plant Instrumentation Plan Revisions; G, OM

SD-07, Certificates

Letter of National Dredging Quality Management Program Certification; G, EDC

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the DQM-certified system as specified herein for the duration of the dredging operations. All costs in connection therewith shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor and shall be included in the contract unit price for "Dredging".

1.4 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATION

The Contractor shall have a current certification from the DQM Program for the cutter/suction head hydraulic dredge instrumentation system to be used under this contract. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and criteria for certification are presented on the DQM website at https://dqm.usace.army.mil.

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1.5 DREDGE PLANT INSTRUMENTATION PLAN (DPIP)

The Contractor shall have a digital copy of the Dredge Plant Instrumentation Plan (DPIP) on file with the DQM Support Center. While working on site, the Contractor shall also maintain on the dredge a copy of the DPIP, which is easily accessible to Government personnel at all times.

This document shall accurately describe the sensors used, the configuration of the system, how sensor data will be collected, how quality control on the data will be performed, and how the sensors/data-reporting equipment will be calibrated and repaired if it fails. A description of the computed dredge-specific data and how the sensor data will be transmitted to the DQM database shall also be included. Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall submit to the DQM Support Center any addendum or modifications made to the plan subsequent to its original submission. Requirements and a template for the DPIP are available on the DQM website at https://dqm.usace.army.mil.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTED DATA

The Contractor shall provide, operate, and maintain all hardware and software to meet these specifications. The Contractor shall also be responsible for the replacement, repair, and calibration of the sensors and other necessary data acquisition equipment needed to supply the required data.

The procedure to complete a repair shall be documented and completed as soon as practical. If repair is not possible within two business days of any sensor failure, a plan and timeline to complete the repair shall be submitted. Upon completion of a repair, replacement, installation, modification, or calibration, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR may request recalibration of the sensors or other hardware components at any time during the contract as deemed necessary.

The Contractor shall keep a log of sensor repair, replacement, installation, modification, and calibration in the dredge's onboard copy of the DPIP. The log shall contain a three-year history of sensor maintenance, including the time of the sensor failures (and subsequent repairs), the time and results of sensor calibrations, the time of sensor replacements, and the time that backup sensor systems were initiated to provide the required data. It shall also contain the name of the person responsible for the sensor work.

Sensors installed shall be capable of collecting parameters within the specified accuracies and resolutions indicated in the following subparagraphs and transmit these parameters to the DQM database. All data shall be transmitted in JSON message bundles. Each bundle can contain multiple message types. Sensor data shall be transmitted as work event messages, and data which relates to the operational state of the dredge or its sensors shall be transmitted as state event messages. See paragraph entitled "Parameter Transmission to the Web Service".

3.1.1 Message Bundle Data

Every message bundle shall contain descriptive data that relates the

SECTION 35 20 23.33 Page 4 ED-18-015 message to a given dredge plant and date/time. The start of a message bundle shall be identified by the tag "DQM_data".

3.1.1.1 Messages

Messages contain operational data that populates the DQM database for a dredge plant. A message shall consist of an event type and its associated data (as defined in paragraphs entitled "Dredge Events"), a date/time stamp indicating when the event occurred or started, and a comment providing clarification or metadata about the situation. There are multiple event types, but they all fall into one of two categories - work events and state events.

3.1.1.1.1 Message Time

In a work event message, message time is the date and time that the data is collected from the sensors; in a state event message, message time is the date and time that the state event begins. The message time shall be reported to the nearest second and referenced to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time based on a 24-hour format (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS). In order to ensure accuracy and reliability, the time stamp shall be synchronized to UTC format from an accurate, unchangeable source (for example, a GPS National Marine Electronics Association [NMEA] datastring). Message time shall be identified by the tag "msg_time".

3.1.1.1.2 Comment

Comments concerning the work event or state event messages being transmitted provide descriptive information that relates to the data. An example of a comment for work event data is information about a sensor issue; an example of a comment for state event data is a description of operations. A comment shall be identified by the introductory tag "comment", and the comment shall consist of no more than 250 characters.

3.1.1.2 Dredge Events - Work Event

There are two types of dredge event messages - work event messages and state event messages. Work event messages contain data that are instantaneously collected or calculated from sensors and are logged as a series of events. Work events are triggered by a time interval change (as described in paragraph entitled "Work Event Messages"). All work event messages shall be initiated by the header tag "work_event".

3.1.1.2.1 Vertical Correction

The variation of the water level from the vertical datum for the river stage or tidal gage described in the state events shall be obtained using appropriate equipment to give the water level with an accuracy of +/- 0.1

ft. Vertical correction values above project datum described in the dredging specification shall be entered with a positive sign and those below with a negative sign. The tag for vertical correction shall be "vert_correction".

3.1.1.2.2 Cutter/Suction Head Location and Movement

The X, Y, and Z components of the cutter/suction head location shall be monitored. Additional calculations made from the observed values determine the rates of movement to track the progress of the dredge.

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3.1.1.2.2.1 Cutter/Suction Head Horizontal Position

The forwardmost point of the cutter/suction head shall be obtained using a positioning system operating with a minimum accuracy level of 3-10 feet horizontal Circular Error Probable (CEP). It shall be reported as Latitude/Longitude WGS 84 in decimal degrees with West Longitude and South Latitude values reported as negative. Position values shall be identified by the tags "ch_latitude" and "ch_longitude".

3.1.1.2.2.2 Cutter/Suction Invert Depth

Cutter/suction invert depth is the depth of the invert of the suction mouth relative to the surface of the water. Instrumentation shall be capable of reporting to an accuracy of +/- 0.5 foot and a resolution to the nearest

0.1 foot with no tidal adjustments. Minimum accuracies are conditional to relatively calm water. The tag "ch_depth" shall be used to identify the cutter/suction head depth.

3.1.1.2.2.3 Cutter/Suction Head Heading

The cutter/suction head heading is the angle of the centerline of the cutter/suction head and dredge ladder measured relative to true north. All headings shall be provided using industry-standard equipment. The heading shall be accurate to within 5 degrees and reported to the nearest whole degree with values from 000 (true north) to 359 degrees referenced to a clockwise positive direction convention. The tag "ch_heading" shall be used to identify the cutter/suction head heading.

3.1.1.2.3 Dredge Activity

Dredge activity shall be monitored using a combination of the following parameters.

3.1.1.2.3.1 Slurry Velocity

A flow-metering device, calibrated according to the manufacturer's specifications, shall be used to record the slurry velocity to the nearest

0.01 fps with an accuracy of plus 0.1 fps. If the manufacturer does not specify a frequency of recalibration, calibration shall be conducted prior to the commencement of work. The slurry velocity shall be measured for the same pipeline inside diameter as that used for the slurry density measurement. The tag "slurry_velocity" shall be associated with this value.

3.1.1.2.3.2 Slurry Density

A density-metering device, calibrated according to the manufacturer's specifications, shall be used to record the slurry density to the nearest

0.01 g/cc. It is understood that the accuracy of this sensor can vary based on several factors, including the type of material, the magnitude of the cut, and the length of time since calibration. If the manufacturer does not specify a frequency of recalibration, calibration shall be conducted prior to the commencement of work. Continuous monitoring of this sensor ensures that drift and other factors inherent in the dredging process can be accounted for in monitoring dredge activity. The tag "slurry_density" shall be associated with this value.

3.1.1.2.3.3 Pump RPM

The pump rpm is the number of revolutions per minute measured for the

SECTION 35 20 23.33 Page 6 ED-18-015 slurry pump shaft. The shaft revolution rate (rev/min) shall be measured with the highest level of accuracy that is standard on the vessel's operational displays either at the bridge or in the engine room. This value shall be identified by the tag "rpm".

3.1.1.2.3.4 Pump Vacuum

The vacuum pressure of the dredge pump(s) (inches of mercury) shall be measured as near to the eye as practicable in the pump's suction pipe with the highest level of accuracy that is standard on the vessel's operational displays either at the leverman's controls or in the engine room. Vacuum pressure shall be identified by the tag "vacuum".

3.1.1.2.3.5 Pump Outlet Pressure

The pump outlet pressure shall be measured in the discharge line on the pump side of the flap valve in terms of pounds per square inch (psi) on a gauge. Pump outlet pressure shall be identified by the tag "outlet_psi".

3.1.1.2.4 Outfall Information (Open Water/Spill Barge Disposal)

The X and Y position of the terminal end of the outfall pipe shall be monitored continuously and the position reported as part of the work event string.

3.1.1.2.4.1 Discharge Horizontal Position

The horizontal position of the outfall end of the discharge pipe shall be obtained using a positioning system operating with a minimum accuracy level of 3-10 feet horizontal Circular Error Probable (CEP). It shall be reported as Latitude/Longitude WGS 84 in decimal degrees with West Longitude and South Latitude values being reported as negative. Position values shall be identified by the tags "outfall_latitude" and "outfall_longitude".

3.1.1.3 Dredge Events - State Event

There are two types of dredge event messages - work event messages and state event messages. State event messages provide information about the current state of the dredge equipment or operations. They are created and sent only when a state changes. Since state events often cannot be collected in real time, state events are tagged with a date time stamp (referenced to Coordinated Universal Time [UTC]) that indicates when the state change happened relative to the work event message tag. This data is considered to be "true" until another state event tag is received. Each type of state event message shall be indicated by a specific header tag as enumerated in the following subparagraphs. State events can be transmitted along with work event message bundles directly by the contractor using the indicated format, or they can be entered on the "State" tab in the DQM-provided software.

3.1.1.3.1 Message Time

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