A21- 20B0050 AM_0002.pdf

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 for Mississippi River Levees, Point Pleaseant Seepage Phase III is hereby amended as follow s:

1. Provide responses to contractor's questions.

2. Incorporate changes on the follow ing pages,

3. Provide instructions to bidders for bid electronic submission of bid, as w ell as virtual bid opening information.

No further questions on this solicitation w ill be answ ered. Bid opening date of 2L00pm local time, 10 August 2020 remains unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Aug-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 W912P820B0050

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Jul-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 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 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

05-Aug-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:

W912P820B0050

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

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.

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

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.

The Bid Opening is currently scheduled for Monday, 10 August 2020 at 2:00PM Local Time.

The Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist will begin downloading bids at 1:30PM Local Time, which is the bid receipt cutoff time. All bids received after 1:30PMLocal Time on Monday, 10 August 2020 will be considered late.

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

Bid Opening will be held on Monday, 10 August 2020 at 2:00 PM CST. Please use the following call-in information to attend the meeting:

Toll-Free: 844-767-5651 Access Code: 9223684

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. As per Class Deviation 2020-O0016, Electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates. In addition, a Corporate Seal is not required, the SF 28 need not be sworn and notarized and a written authorization of the release signed by the surety is acceptable in lieu of the notarized authorization of release by the surety. Original Certified Bonds need not be submitted at time of bid. USACE MVN Contracting Division reserves the right to request the Original Certified Bonds, if deemed necessary to verify their authenticity.

The following deviation clauses now apply, 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 mailto:christopher.nuccio@usace.army.mil

Contract Specialist – Mrs. Nakiea Butler, email: nakiea.b.butler@usace.army.mil; Phone: 504- 862-1772 mailto:nakiea.b.butler@usace.army.mil

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Point Pleasant Ph III Relief Well

Solicitation W912P820B0050 Contractor Questions & USACE Responses

1. Provide the Governments Estimated Quantities of work for the Lump Sum (JOB) bid items.

The plans and specifications provide enough information to obtain estimates for job items and lump sum quantities.

2. Please provide the Questions other prospective Bidders have asked.

See Amendment 0002.

3. Please provide the Governments answers to any questions asked by other potential bidders.

See Response to Question 2

4. Drawing C-08 Section F-F shows bottom of Temporary casing at 2' minimum and 3' maximum below bentonite layer. Which would put bottom of temporary casing at Elevation -29 to -27. The Specifications Section 3.1.5 Temporary Casing says temporary casing to extend a minimum of 3 feet below water table.

Which is correct or is the intention to meet both conditions. Contractor is to refer to Specification 00700, paragraph 3.

5. Drawing C-08 Point Pleasant Phase III Wells Pumps Rate shows Flowline Elevation at Elevations 41 and 40.8, Design Grade of 44 and 43.8 and Top of Riser Elevation of 24.8 and 25.4. Please clarify. Assumption Design grade is the top of levee. Not the ground elevation at the well discharge. The design grade is as shown in the cross sections. Contractor is to refer to Specification 00700, paragraph 3.

6. Drawing C-08 Gives top of Filter pack is a minimum of 3' above and maximum of 5' above the top of the screen. Which would be Elevation -27 to Elevation -25. The Note says for split level screens sand should be continuous thru blank pipe riser. Is it anticipated that there will be any screen sections above Elevation -30 after the pilot hole boring work is completed and results reviewed. Contractor is to refer to Specification 00700, paragraph 3.

7. Drawing C-08 Section F-F gives Dimension of 2' below the screen with a 1' bottom which would put the bottom of hole 1' below bottom of sump. Specifications say Filter Pack material shall be a minimum of 3' below the elevation of the screen bottom. Please Clarify. Contractor is to refer to Specification 00700, paragraph 3.

8. On Drawings X-01 through X-31 the Legend identifies Proposed Work and Design Levee Section and shows each features line. The lines used for these two features are so similar that it is hard to tell which is which in some areas. Can the Government change the lines up such that that cannot be confused with each other?

The line weights between the proposed work and the design levee section are noticeable on plan sheets.

9. Can the Government specifically provide the Estimated Amount of Excavation and Embankment Quantity?

See response to Question 1

10. Drawing M-01, pump discharge plan there is a note referring to sheet C-11 for slope paving detail. Sheet C-11 only shows a detail for the guard rail, can you provide a detail for the slope paving? The reference has been changed to Sheet C-09. It will be included in Amendment 2.

11. Is there a designated staging area for this project, if so can you provide the location? It is shown on Sheet C-06.

12. Can you provide the government material quantity take off? See response to Question 1.

13. On the Aluminum Check Valve, it describes the typical check valve with gasket that has been provided for several USACE project (see attached Picture and Plan sheet from a recent USACE project we installed), but the drawings are showing a “Cast Iron Tenon” with a gasket and an aluminum check valve (no gasket).

Can they change the well top to the typical Aluminum Check Valve with gasket and eliminate the Tenon?

The Cast Iron Tenon Detail has been added and provided as part of Amendment 2.

a. OR if required the “Cast Iron Tenon”, do they have a manufacturer and model number available as I have not been able to find this in the two or three projects that I have seen with this set up.

Maybe this “Tenon” is known by another name? The Cast Iron Tenon Detail has been added and provided as part of Amendment 2.

b. Also, the use of the “Tenon” is further confused by the drawing of the “Aluminum Check Valve Detail” and the “Relief Well Detail” on Plan Sheet C-09 as I am not sure how/if the “O” Ring Plate would allow for the use of the Cast Iron Tenon, so we need clarification. The Cast Iron Tenon Detail has been added and provided as part of Amendment 2.

14. On the well material joining, they mention welded couplings and Threaded (NPT) Couplings. Can Flush Threaded couplings be used? The contractor is to follow the details.

15. On Drawing C-08, in the “Section F-F and Relief Well Detail” on the upper left in this box, it states “Aluminum Check Valve” but I believe this is pointing to the wrong item or has the wrong description.

Also it states to “See Detail Sheet C-05”, but Sheet C-05 offers no detail. Can you provide clarifications?

The notation has been revised to read “See Detail Sheet C-09.” Sheet C-09 has the aluminum check valve detail. A revised sheet is included as part of Amendment 2.

DRAWINGS:

SHEET IDENTIFICATION. Delete drawings C-08, C-10, and M-01 in their entirety and substitute the attached revised drawings SHEET IDENTIFICATION Nos. C-08, C-10, and M-01.