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This document provides an amendment to a solicitation for dredging services along the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The key details include:

  • The solicitation number is W912P822B0025 and seeks dredging services for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf, Head of Passes, Hopper Dredge Disposal Area Project #22-2 in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

  • The amendment provides updated plans and specifications, bid schedule, wage determinations, and establishes a new bid opening date of August 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM CST via an audio webex teleconference. Bids must be submitted electronically or by physical delivery and will not be accepted via both methods.

  • The estimated value of the contract is between $25-100 million. The scope of work involves removing material from the Hopper Dredge Disposal Area borrow site and disposing of it within designated restoration areas to required dimensions.

  • The point of contact for the solicitation is Melissa A. Vaughn and Cori Caimi of the US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District Contracting Office.

  • The document provides relevant details for contractors to update their bids in response to the amended solicitation.

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W912P822B0025

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 solicitation W912P822B0025 for Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf, Head of Passes, Hopper Dredge Disposal Area Project #22-2, Plaquemines Parish, LA is hereby amended as show n on the attached pages.

1. Provide updates plans and specifications.

2. Provide updated bid schedule.

3. Updated Wage determinations.

4 Bid opening date has been established for Wednesday, 2 August 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CST via audio w ebex teleconference.

5. Confirm Bids are to be sent via email or by Physical Submission.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 22

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Jul-2023

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 W912P822B0025

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Jun-2022

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-Jul-2023

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:

"52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $2,915.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(End of clause)

NOTE 1: Should Optional Work be awarded under this contract, the duration( s) allowed for the awarded Optional Work item(s) will not extend the duration allowed for completion of the Base Work. Liquidated damages will be assessed in the event the Base Work is not completed within the specified time allowed for completion of the Base Work.

NOTE 2: The Contractor should be aware that liquidated damages will be assessed in the event the Contractor fails to complete the Base Work within the allowable time specified herein. In the event Optional Work is awarded, liquidated damages will also be assessed if the Contractor fails to complete the Optional Work item(s) awarded within the allowable time(s) specified herein."

WAGE RATES

Page 71/278, LOUISIANA WAGE RATES. Delete these wage rates in their entirety and substitute the following therefore:

SECTION 02 21 10.00 12

Page 11, paragraph 3 .1. 7.3. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following, therefore.

"3.1.7.3 Westbay Creation Site (Alternative 2)

For the Westbay Marsh Creation Site (if used), the "before and after" surveys shall consist of a minimum of 1000-foot intervals. Cross sections shall be taken in the marsh creation site via soundings and/or rod readings and shall encompass the entire limits of disposal (i.e., water's edge to water's edge or water's edge to existing marsh). The "before and after" sections shall be taken in the same location. The distance between soundings and/or rod readings shall be approximately 50 feet and adjusted to capture all abrupt breaks in grade. Soundings and/or rod readings shall be recorded to the nearest tenth of a foot. All survey data shall be promptly

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912P822B0025

NOTE: BIDDERS MAY SUBMIT BIDS BY ONLY ONE METHOD: A) ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (EMAIL) OR BY

2) PHYSICAL SUBMISSION. BIDDERS SHALL LIMIT THE BID SUBMITTAL TO ONE OPTION OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH.

Electronic Submission of Bids/Proposals (Email):

The New Orleans District utilizes electronic commerce (Email) for receipt of electronic bids under this IFB solicitation. To submit an electronic commerce (Email) bid please follow these steps:

1. Send an email containing your name, email address and bid/proposal to the following emails associated with the IFB (MUST include all emails):

Melissa.A.Vaughn@USACE.ARMY.MIL margaret.c.maine@usace.army.mil

2. ALL BIDS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL MUST CONTAIN THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT

LINE.

3. Once the agency receives your bid/proposal at the above email addresses, you will then receive a confirmation email stating your bid/proposal was received. If a bidder does not receive a reply acknowledging receipt electronically from the New Orleans District, it is incumbent upon the bidder to seek confirmation from the issuing Contracting office by phone.

Note: The size limit for incoming emails is 35MB. Any bid/proposal over this size may not be accepted by the server and will constitute the bid not being received timely. Please note that embedded links, URLs, and other html language included may interfere with the USACE server security, which may cause emails to be removed prior to being received by the contracting office. Bidders are advised to refrain from including external links, embedded links, URLs, and other html language not germane to the proposal/bid.

Please note it is a bidder’s responsibility, when transmitting its bid electronically, to ensure the receipt of its bid to the proper designee at the proper time. See FAR 14.304(b)(1)(i) regarding untimely electronic bids. Please note, MVN’s computer system firewall may cause a delay in receipt of emails, so be sure to allow ample time for possible delay. If your email would exceed 35MB you can use one of the following methods as a work-around:

Use .zip files as attachments. Combine multiple files into a .zip file to compress file size prior to adding as an email attachment.

Send multiple emails. Label each email with same subject line and indicate number of emails.

For example: Smith Construction W912P823BXXXX (1 of 2) Smith Construction W912P823BXXXX (2 of 2).

Physical Submission of Bids:

Bidders may submit their bids by hand carrying or express mail to the New Orleans District Contracting Office in Room 172. Bidders are advised to allow adequate time to ensure timely submission of its bid.

Traffic onto the New Orleans District campus may be delayed by trains blocking the entrance or security either at the gate and/or inside of the building. Express delivery may be utilized but it is incumbent upon the bidder to ensure bid delivery time and date is before the receipt of bid cutoff time. See FAR 14.304(b)(1)(ii) and (c).

Bid Opening:

The Bid Opening is currently scheduled for Wednesday, 2 August 2023, at 11:00 am CST. The Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist will begin downloading bids at 10:00 AM CST, which is the bid submission receipt cutoff time. All bids received after 10:00 AM CST on Wednesday, 2 August 2023, will be considered late.

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

Instructions as well as any subsequent audio teleconference Bid Opening Information will be provided on SAM.GOV prior to the final closing date of this solicitation. In the event of changes to the solicitation that require a change to the closing date/time, the bid opening Audio Teleconference information will be provided via amendment.

Bid Opening will be held on Wednesday, 2 August 2023 at 11:00 AM CST. Please use the following Webex information to attend the meeting:

https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=m9a2a33d601a3fa9c38ac003d32c6ed80

Join by meeting number

Meeting number (access code) 27621704052

Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)

+1-844-800-2712,,27621704052## US Toll Free

+1-669-234-1177,,27621704052## US Toll

Join by phone

+1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free

+1-669-234-1177 US Toll

Global call-in numbers | Toll-free calling restrictions

Meeting password: 3QdpeaGn?66

Following the conclusion of the bid opening, in accordance with FAR 14.403(b), abstracts of offers for unclassified acquisitions shall be available for public inspection via SAM.GOV.

U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division

Washington, D.C. 20210

Response to SF-308 Request for Davis-Bacon Project Wage Determination

Project Wage Decision Number: 2023-LA-15283 308 2/16/2023 State: Louisiana

County: Statewide

Construction Type: Dredging

Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contract Number: W912P822B0017

Project Name: Furnish one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge

Description of Work (as clarified):

The work consists of furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Work will be performed in Mississippi River Southwest Pass and possibly in other areas of the New Orleans District, in areas of both the Galveston and Mobile Districts, and in other areas deemed necessary.

Date of Decision: 2/16/2023 Expires: 08/16/2023

Modification Number: N/A

Classification Hourly Rate Fringe Benefits

Derrick Operator $16.20 $0.00

Dozer Operator $16.20 $0.00

Dredge 16” “and Over

Deckhand $16.20 $0.00

Dredge Tender Operator $16.20 $0.00

Fireman $16.20 $0.00

First Assistant Engineer $16.20 $0.00

Leverman $16.20 $0.00

Oiler $16.20 $0.00

Second Assistant Engineer $16.20 $0.00

Shoreman $16.20 $0.00

Third Assistant Engineer $16.20 $0.00

Truck Driver $16.20 $0.00

Welder $16.20 $0.00

Dredge Under 16” “

Deckhand $16.20 $0.00

Dredge Tender Operator $16.20 $0.00

Leverman $16.20 $0.00

Oiler $16.20 $0.00

Welder $16.20 $0.00

Hydraulic Dredging

First Cook $16.20 $0.00

Handyman $16.20 $0.00

Janitor, Cabin Person $16.20 $0.00

Second Cook $16.20 $0.00

Marsh Buggy, Dragline, Oiler. $16.20 $0.00

Marsh Buggy, Dragline, Operator $16.20 $0.00

Self-Propelled Hopper Dredge, Drag

Tender $16.20 $3.45+a

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 and Christmas Day provided the employee has one year of service.

This wage determination is specifically for the project listed above. It cannot be used for any other purpose including contracts and or project.

Further, in the event the above referenced contract is subject to Executive Order (EO) 14026 and the approved conformed hourly wage rate (not including any fringe benefits) is less than the EO minimum wage, you are required to comply with the minimum wage requirements of EO 14026, codified at 29 CFR Part 10. Please note that this EO 14026 applies to 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). See https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/eo14026 for additional information regarding EO 14026, including coverage and minimum wage requirements.

If you have any questions and or additional comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at thomas.rhontia@dol.gov.

Approved by:

For RhonTia Thomas-Johnson Chief Branch of Construction Wage Determinations 202-693-0087 Thomas.rhontia@dol.gov mailto:thomas.rhontia@dol.gov mailto:Thomas.rhontia@dol.gov

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