W912P822B0029 Amendment 0003.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

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, LA Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP-SP1, Site Preparation Contract 1, St. Charles Parish and John the Baptist Parish, LA (ED-22-013) has been amended to:

1. Extend the Bid Opening Date to March 17th, 2022 at 11:00am CST

2. Make Changes to the Specifications and Plans (Supersedes Amendments 0001 & 0002)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Mar-2022

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 W912P822B0029

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Feb-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

08-Mar-2022

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:

* SEE BID FORM NOTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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 mail for receipt of electronic bids under IFB Solicitations. In order to submit an electronic bid please follow these steps:

Send an email containing your name, email address and proposal to BOTH the following Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist associated with the IFB:

Contracting Officer – Ms. Veronica Garner-Flint email: Veronica.Garner-Flint@usace.army.mil Contract Specialist – Ms. Cori Caimi, email: Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil

Once the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist receives your Proposal, you will then receive a confirmation email stating your Proposal was received.

The Bid Opening is currently scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11:35 AM CST. The Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist will begin downloading bids at 11:00 AM CST, which is the bid receipt cutoff time. All bids received after 11:00 AM CST on Thursday, March 17, 2022 will be considered late.

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

Bid Opening will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11:35 AM CST. Please use the following call-in information to attend the meeting:

TBA

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

Bid Bonds

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 – Ms. Veronica Garner-Flint email: Veronica.Garner-Flint@usace.army.mil;

Phone: (504) 862-2211

Contract Specialist – Ms. Cori Caimi, email: Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil;

Phone: (504) 862-1352

W912P822B0029

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0003

SECTION 01100

Page 10, paragraph 9. Add the following new subparagraph to the end of this paragraph:

“(d) Vehicle Load Limitations

During vehicular access over the pipeline crossings, only one (1) vehicle or equipment at a time will be allowed to cross over the entire width of the pipeline crossings with the following maximum load restrictions:

(1) 20,000 pounds per axle for single axle loads;

(2) 34,000 pounds per axle for tandem axle loads; or

(3) 72,000 pounds total weight.

The Contractor shall have supervision at the pipeline crossings to limit the vehicles and equipment as specified above.”

SECTION 31 11 00.00

1. Page 4, paragraph 3.3.3. Delete this paragraph in its entirety.

2. Page 4, paragraph 3.4.1. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following therefore:

“3.4.1 General

All cleared material shall be disposed of offsite or burned. All grubbed material shall be stockpiled outside of the sand base. If burning, the burning permit must be approved before any burning is allowed. Windrows will not be allowed.”

3. Page 5, paragraph 3.4.3. Delete this paragraph in its entirety.

4. Page 5, paragraph 3.4.4. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following therefore:

“3.4.4 Removal From Site of Work

The Contractor shall remove debris from the site of work except for the grubbed material to be left onsite as specified elsewhere. Such materials shall be removed from the site of the work before the date of completion of the work. If debris from clearing operations is placed on adjacent property, the Contractor shall obtain, without cost to the Government, additional right-of-way for such purposes. Such material shall be so placed as not to interfere with roads, drainage or other improvements and in such a manner as to eliminate the possibility of its entering into channels, ditches, or streams. The Contractor shall submit written evidence to the Contracting Officer that he/she has obtained from the property owner permission for disposal of material on the owner's property. The written evidence shall consist of an authenticated copy of the conveyance under which the Contractor acquired the property rights and access thereto, prepared and executed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana. If temporary rights are obtained by the Contractor, then the period of time shall coincide with the requirements in the Clause in Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, entitled COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10), plus any extension authorized under the Contract Clause entitled, DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (FAR 52.249-10), subparagraph (b) (1). However, delay resulting from acquisition of additional rights-of-way for alternate disposal areas will not qualify as excusable delays if suitable Government-furnished disposal areas are available.

Approved disposal sites in the vicinity are as follows:

River Birch Landfill

2000 Hwy. 90 Avondale, LA 70094

Jefferson Parish Landfill 5800 Hwy. 90 Avondale, LA 70094

Industrial Pipe-Plaquemines Parish

11266 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Amid Landfill, Orleans Parish 11005 Almonaster Ave.

New Orleans, LA”

SECTION 31 24 00.00

1. Page 4, paragraph 2.1.2. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following therefore:

“2.1.2 Suitability of Material

All fill materials shall be free from concentrated masses of unsuitable materials (excludes organic matter content as defined in ASTM D 2974, Method C) and other non-soil materials including, but not limited to, sticks, branches and roots. “

(4) Page 5, paragraph 2.1.2.1. Delete this paragraph in its entirety.

(5) Page 5, paragraph 2.2. Delete this paragraph in its entirety.

DRAWINGS

SHEET ID No. C-004. Delete this drawing in its entirety and substitute the attached revised SHEET ID No. C-004, therefore.

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain – Site Preparation Contract 1 -- W912P822B0029 Bidders Questions and Responses

(1) Contractor Question: Section 31 11 00.00 12 “Clearing and Grubbing”, paragraph 3.3.3 requires the Contractor to backfill and compact in 12-inch layers all holes created by the grubbing operation using materials defined in Section 31 24 00.00 12. If this requirement is not expected of the Contractor, please remove the paragraph from the contract specifications.

USACE Response: The paragraph will be removed.

(2) Contractor Question: According to FAR Clause 52.217-7, the Contracting Officer may exercise Option 1 by written notice to the Contractor no later than 145 days from Notice to Proceed. The Contracting Officer may exercise Option 2 by written notice to the Contractor no later than 185 days from the Notice to Proceed. With the Base Bid contract time being 145 days, the Government may wait until the last day of the Base Bid contract before awarding the first option. This may force Contractors that are aggressive with their schedule to go on standby while waiting for the Government to make a decision on the optional work. Please consider reducing the maximum time the Contracting Officer has to exercise the options so that the Government receives the lowest possible bid.

USACE Response: Specification will remain as written.

(3) Contractor Question: Section 01100-General Provisions, Item 4 requires the Contractor to furnish for the exclusive use of the Government employees, a temporary building conveniently located at the site of work. Since there is inadequate Government right of way in the vicinity of Highway 61 where potable water and other required utilities are present, can the temporary building be located off of the project but within a reasonable distance from the project?

USACE Response: Yes.

(4) Contractor Question: Drawing C-004, Note (2) states that “Clearing and Grubbing and stump removal is base work from B/L Sta. 914+25 to 973+75”. Is it the intent to require the Contractor to clear and grub the limits of the base bid and option 1 and 2 areas regardless if the optional work is awarded?

USACE Response: Yes.

(5) Contractor Question: Section 31 11 00.00 12 “Clearing and Grubbing”, paragraph 3.4.4 requires the Contractor to remove all of the debris from the site of the work. This contradicts several statements made elsewhere regarding how the debris shall be disposed of. Please clarify.

USACE Response: Cleared and grubbed material disposition will be amended.

(6) Contractor Question: Section 31 24 00.00 12 “Sand Fill”, paragraph 2.1.1 states “No testing is required”. Paragraph 2.1.2 and proceeding paragraphs address testing requirements for suitability o the sand fill material. Please clarify if any testing of the Government furnished sand is required.

USACE Response: No testing is required.

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 10-Mar-2022 11:00 AM to 17-Mar-2022 11:00 AM.

(End of Summary of Changes)