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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, LA Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP-SP2, Site Preparation Contract 2, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (ED-22-014) has been amended to:

1. Respond to Questions

2. Make Changes to the Specifications and Plans

3. Open the Solicitation to Questions. All Questions w ill be due on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 2:00pm. No other questions w ill be accepted after this date.

4. Extend the Bid Opening Date to Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:00am (see attached)

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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.

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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:

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

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AMENDMENT 0002

1. Section 31 24 00.00 12 Paragraph 3.2 Sand Fill Construction states the sand fill shall be place in a bullnose configuration to minimize the amount of soft material trapped underneath the sand fill and to minimize the mud wave forming ahead of the sand fill. It also states contractor’s equipment shall be kept on the sand fill at all times to minimize damage to the surrounding swamp. Would the government consider allowing marsh buggy excavators in the swamp in the sand placement area only to contend with the mud wave anticipated on this project as the soil borings show unrecovered samples for a significant depth signifying massive potential for large mud waves and the need to contend with it with equipment that can work from the leading edge of the mud wave.

USACE Response: Yes. No objection to the use of marsh buggy excavators.

2. Section 01 57 20.00 paragraph 3.3 states significant work restrictions when colonial nesting wading birds or bald eagle nests are found in the vicinity of the work. In the event work restrictions are placed due to the discovery of nests with given distance and work restrictions will a change order be issued to compensate the contractor for standby and work restrictions?

USACE Response: Yes.

3. Section 31 11 00.00 12 paragraph 3.3 Grubbing refers to Section 31 24 00.00 12 Sand Fill paragraph 2.1 Materials regarding what is to be removed. We just want to confirm the intent is to remove concentrated masses of unsuitable sticks, branches and roots AND the stumps.

USACE Response: Yes, that is the intent.

4. 52.236-4 (c) requires the contractor to provide transportation such as an airboat or marsh buggy to Government personnel for the purpose of inspecting the work in process and documenting the progress of work for approving request for payments. Will contractor need to provide this for times the contractor will not be present, or will the government only require this piece of equipment when the contractor is present and working?

USACE Response: Required only when the Contractor is present.

5. Given the recent nature of fuel escalations can the government allow fuel escalation payments with basing fuel on a specific stated price in the bid.

USACE Response: No.

6. Section 01100 – 16 states permissible hours of work between 7am and 7pm, would the government consider adjusting the permissible work hours to daylight hours?

USACE Response: No.

7. Please provide details of the settlement plate required by the contract. A simple plate seems likely to displace with the mud wave.

USACE Response: Settlement Plate Details have been added to the plans under Amendment No. 001.

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8. Section 32 15 00.00 12 Paragraph 1.5.2.2 states testing of surfacing material shall be performed at a minimum frequency of one set of tests per day surfacing material is placed. Would the government consider just one initial test of the material instead of testing every day material is placed?

USACE Response: Yes, this will be revised to just one initial set of testing.

9. Section 01 55 26.00 12 Traffic Control and Coordination Paragraph 3.3.2 requires a traffic engineer or traffic control supervisor to inspect the project at 30-day intervals with a report issued with each inspection. Considering the minimal amount of traffic control required on the access road can the government waive this requirement.

USACE Response: Traffic Control Plan to be removed.

10. According to FAR Clause 52.217-7, the Contracting Officer may exercise Option 1 by written notice to the Contractor no later than 170 days from Notice to Proceed. The Contracting Officer may exercise Option 2 by written notice to the Contractor no later than 200 days from the Notice to Proceed. With the Base Bid contract time being 170 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 decide on the optional work. Please consider reducing the maximum time the Contracting Officer must exercise the options so that the Government receives the lowest possible bid.

USACE Response: Specification will remain as written.

11. Section 01100-General Provisions, Item 4 requires the Contractor to furnish for the exclusive use of the Government employees, a temporary building that shall be placed within the locations and limits of the Government environmentally cleared right of way or limits of construction. Please identify areas where the temporary inspector’s field office can suitably be located, and can the temporary building be located off the project?

USACE Response: Will not specify on plans where inspector’s field office should be located. Inspector’s field office should be within the projects right of way as stated in Section 01100, paragraph 4(e).

12. 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.

13. Please confirm if both 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting and 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor will apply to this contract.

USACE Response: Yes.

14. Please confirm if this Solicitation is subject to the Executive Order 14026 minimum wage of $15 per hour?

USACE Response: Executive Order 14026 applies:

1. To solicitations issued on or after January 30, 2022, and their resulting contracts.

2. To new contracts awarded without a prior solicitation (e.g., a purchase order under part 13), on or after January 30, 2022.

3. To new contracts with a prior solicitation awarded on or after March 31, 2022. 4. To existing contracts, including procurements for recreational services, when extending, renewing, or exercising an option on the existing contract on or after the effective date of the rule. Contracting officers shall incorporate the amended clause in this rule at 52.222- 55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026, in the existing contracts through bilateral modifications. In such a circumstance, if the

W912P822B0030 contracting officer is unable to incorporate the clause in an existing contract through bilateral modification, then the contracting officer shall decline to extend, renew, or exercise the option on the existing contract.

5. In accordance with FAR 1.108(d), contracting officers are strongly encouraged to include the amended clause in other contracts awarded before March 31, 2022, with appropriate consideration.

15. Please confirm if this Solicitation subject to the Executive Order 13706 accrued paid time off 1 hour per each thirty hours worked?

USACE Response: Executive Order 13706 applies to new contracts and replacements for expiring contracts with the Federal Government that result from solicitations issued on or after January 1, 2017 (or that are awarded outside the solicitation process on or after January 1, 2017) Under the Final Rule, Executive Order 13706 applies to four major categories of contractual agreements:

1. procurement contracts for construction covered by the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA);

2. service contracts covered by the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA);

3. concessions contracts, including any concessions contracts excluded from the SCA by the Department of Labor’s regulations at 29 CFR 4.133(b); and

4. contracts in connection with Federal property or lands and related to offering services for Federal employees, their dependents, or the general public. Furthermore, any subcontract of a covered contract that (like the upper-tier contract) falls into one of these four categories is subject to the paid sick leave requirements.

Procurement Contracts for Construction Under the Final Rule, any contract covered by the DBA and its implementing regulations is subject to the Executive Order’s requirements. The Executive Order does not apply, however, to contracts that are subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, i.e., Acts under which Federal agencies provide financial and other assistance to construction projects through grants, loans, guarantees, insurance and other methods, but do not directly procure construction services.

Service Contracts

Under the Final Rule, both procurement and non-procurement contracts that are subject to the SCA and its implementing regulations are subject to the Executive Order’s requirements.

16. Would the USACE provide the estimated quantity for the items they have bid on a JOB basis?

USACE Response: Requested Cost Engineer provide to contracting.

17. If Option Work 2 is issued, will it be only after Option Work 1 is issued so it can be accessed if those options are deemed to be exercised by the government?

USACE Response: Yes.

18. Please confirm there is only access from Frenier Road and there will be no access from Hwy 51?

USACE Response: Correct. There ill only be access from Frenier Road and no access from Hwy 51.

19. Please confirm if the SSHO is a full-time responsibility and that they can not perform any other duties concurrent with the performance of that duty?

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USACE Response: Yes.

20. Please confirm if the CQCM is a full-time responsibility and that they can not perform any other duties concurrent with the performance of that duty?

USACE Response: The CQCM is a full-time responsibility and cannot have other concurrent duties.

21. 01100-3 (j) discusses limitations on trucks in the performance of this contract, please confirm trucks shall not exceed 24 cubic yards in capacity?

USACE Response: Limitations on trucks not to exceed 24 cubic yards in capacity will be removed.

22. Shall original cross sections of sand base be provided prior to or after clearing?

USACE Response: After clearing and placement of sand fill the contractor shall take cross sections every 300-feet. After all sand fill has been placed, the contractor shall take final cross sections as specified in Section 1100 para. 24.

23. Will the As-Built schedule required by section 01 32 17.00 20 paragraph 1.8.2 have the same submission time requirements as the as-built drawings?

USACE Response: Yes.

24. Please confirm if a minimum of 45 days shall be allowed for review and approval of the Traffic Control Device Plan discussed in Section 01 55 26.00 12 paragraph 3.2?

USACE Response: Yes.

25. Section 31 05 20.10 12 paragraph 1.4 discusses the contractor requirement of using a Geogrid manufacturer/Installer (GMI) subject to the approval of the government. Please describe the requirements of an approvable GMI if this is different than a contractor just having had experience installing geogrid on past projects.

USACE Response: Experience installing geogrid on past projects and ability to supply the specified geogrid is sufficient.

26. Please confirm if the requirements of Section 31 05 20.10 12 paragraph 3.2 apply to the 1’ thick crushed stone layers identified on plan sheet C-009?

USACE Response: Yes.

27. Please confirm if cleared and stockpiled timber discussed in Section 31 11 00.00 12 paragraphs 3.2.2 and 3.2.5.1 and 3.4.1 and 3.4.3 shall be removed from site or if all cleared and grubbed material and stockpiled trees can be stockpiled outside of the limits of the sand base identified on the drawings? The specification is not clear and allows then disallows certain dispositions of different materials associated with clearing and grubbing of the corridor and contradicts what can be stockpiled to the side outside of the sand placement and what must be removed or burned.

USACE Response: Paragraph 3.4.1 has been revised to state, “All cleared material shall either 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.”

28. Will the compliance surveys including the centerline profile shots at 20’ intervals and initial cross sections have to be performed by a licensed surveyor?

USACE Response: Yes.

29. Section 31 24 00.00 12 paragraph 2.1.1 Sand fill states it shall be obtained from an approved contractor-furnished commercial sand stockpile. Is there a list of approved sources like what is provided for stone, if not what criteria are needed for approval?

USACE Response: No. Contractor furnished has been revised to Government furnished.

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30. Section 31 24 00.00 12 paragraph 2.1.1 states gradation tests are required every 20,000 cubic yards. Given this contract is paid for and tracked by the ton, is there a tonnage conversion to consider meeting the cubic yard frequency requirement?

USACE Response: No sand testing is required. This will be revised.

31. References are made to FAR 52.236-7 thru the specifications. Please advise if the contractor is responsible for damages to Frenier Road from hauling operations regardless that fuel taxes pay for roadway maintenance in the state. Given Frenier Road is a gravel road, would the government consider adding a maintenance aggregate item so aggregate can be added to the roadway at the direction of the government so the gravel access road can be maintained to perform the work required by the government? It should be noted this is the only access to the project.

USACE Response: Any temporary repairs to Frenier Rd made by the contractor during the hauling operation shall be submitted to and approved by St John Parish. Temporary repairs shall be included within the items it is incidental to.

32. Will the pipeline and canal crossing be removed at the end of the project?

USACE Response: Pipeline and canal crossing will remain in place for future contracts.

33. Please provide profiles of Montz Canal North and South for the canal crossings. It is not possible to estimate the amount of material required to make these crossings. Or consider paying for the sand fill in these crossing by the ton.

USACE Response: Profiles will not be provided.

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Are we allowed to unwater area around culvert pipes to install?

USACE Response: Yes.

35.

With the access to the work area being off of Frenier road which is a side street in disrepair the specifications call for an Engineer designed traffic control plan. Would this been necessary or can standard construction signs be used.

USACE Response: Standard signs can be utilized.

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With Frenier road in complete disrepair and aggregate will be required to improve the access is a full time street sweeper still a requirement?

USACE Response: Yes.

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Specification 31.11.00.00 para 3.2.5.1 states "All cleared and grubbed material shall be either disposed of offsite, burned, or stockpiled outside the limits of the sand base. While para 3.4.1 in the same specification says that cleared and grubbed material shall either be disposed of offsite or burned. What is the final disposition of the clear and grubbed material? Can the material be left onsite outside of the sand base?

USACE Response: Paragraph 3.4.1 has been revised to state, “All cleared material shall either 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

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Based on the Caution to Bidders Reference: In delivery of hand-carried bids, bidders are cautioned to allow sufficient time for delays which may be encountered as a result of frequent trains which are subject to block all access roads to place of bid opening for various lengths of time. Such delays DO NOT permit acceptance or consideration of late bids. Will the government allow bids to be emailed in lieu of hand delivery?

USACE Response: Please see instruction to Bidders for Bid submission.

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39. Is the only allowed Access for Site Prep Contract 2 through Frenier Road?

USACE Response: Yes.

40. Sheet C-001 has a note that there is “No Access From HWY 51”: is this to advise that there is no current available access, or to prohibit ingress/egress access from that point?

USACE Response: Access is prohibited from HWY 51. The only access to the site is from Frenier Rd.

41. With the close proximity to Lake Pontchartrain, this will be the wettest job: due to the effect/force of buoyancy wet sand loses compaction or density and will not hold up the trucks: will time be allowed when the Lake level is above an elevation that allows loaded truck access (for instance 1.0’ or 1.5’ Lake elevation will be less than 1.5 to 2 feet of unsaturated sand)?

USACE Response: Time extensions in accordance with the Default clause will be issued if high tides prevent sand placement.

42. Will any sand loss due to the frequent tide waters from Lake Pontchartrain be considered the contractor’s responsibility?

USACE Response: No, refer to Damage to Work clause.

43. Is it acceptable for the contractor to use contract sand to build a pad to above elevation

5.0 for equipment and material storage above the possible tide elevation, and then cut the pad down and utilize the sand in plan fills when complete?

USACE Response: No objection.

44. On plan sheet C-003 along Frenier Road it notes a Canal Crossing Design by contractor (CLIN 0002?) and also the Access Road and Pipeline Protection Section from Typical Section 3 (CLIN 0007?): please define the limits of the two pay items?

USACE Response: Channel Crossing (CLIN 0002) is the channel crossing off Frenier Rd. Crushed Stone Pipeline Crossings (CLIN 0007) is the surfacing, sand and geogrid over the pipeline crossings.

45. Plan sheet C-003 appears to suggest that five runs of 24 inch pipe is acceptable for the temporary culverts at the pipeline and/or canal crossing: is any minimum flow rate required? (Environmental Section 01 57 20.00 12, part 3.3 does not allow altering water flows) USACE Response: The minimum flow rate for the canal crossing near Frenier Rd is 25

CFS.

46. The Canal Crossings are by contractor design, but will the contractor be compensated for any damage/repairs to the crossings due to tide, flood, etc.?

USACE Response: No, refer to Damage to Work clause.

47. Since the temporary culverts on the job are to be retained by the Government when the job is complete, can they be made a bid item?

USACE Response: No.

48. Can the Geotextile Separator Fabric, Geogrid, and aggregate for the canal and pipeline crossings be made unit prices?

USACE Response: No.

49. Since the job is bid by the ton, and thus the cross section surveys are then only informational, can the requirement for using a Licensed Surveyor for the original and final cross sections and settlement readings be eliminated?

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USACE Response: No.

50. Does the Traffic Engineer or Traffic Control Supervisor for inspections have to meet any training requirements like the Traffic Control Design Engineer?

USACE Response: No. Traffic Control Plan will be removed.

51. What measures are required for the project for the Environmental specifications at the Canal crossings?

USACE Response: None.

52. What measures are required for the project for the SWPPP/Erosion Control this close to Lake Pontchartrain?

USACE Response: None.

53. With the extreme volatility in the petroleum market would the USACE consider adding a fuel escalation clause to the contract for the sand and aggregate deliveries and the debris disposal?

USACE Response: No.

54. Section 31 24 00.00 12 part 1.3.2 provides that no separate payment will be made for the sand for the pipeline crossing: does that mean it will be paid for by the ton with the rest of the sand fill?

USACE Response: Payment for the sand fill for the pipeline crossing shall be included in the JOB price for the Pipeline Crossing line item.

55. Are two Truck Wash Down Racks required?

USACE Response: One Truck Wash Down Rack is sufficient.

56. For sand placed in water there will be no means of testing compaction, please verify the testing requirements? Is it waived as with Contract 1?

USACE Response: There will be no required sand testing.

57. Is an airboat or marsh buggy with Captain required for USACE inspection access?

USACE Response: Yes.

58. The USACE has made SWPPP measure costs incidental to other work, but have not provided any proposed plan or erosion control measures: is silt fence to be required anywhere?

USACE Response: No.

59. Note 2 on the Existing Condition Typical Section of sheet C-004 states “Contractor will encounter standing water along Project. Depth will vary.” What erosion control measures are required in the water or canals: are turbidity curtains required anywhere?

USACE Response: No.

60. Section 01 57 23.00 12, part 1.8.1 states that “At the Contractor's option, the structural practices shall include either of the following devices.”, but none are listed: please advise what Structural Controls for erosion control are expected?

USACE Response: None.

61. Is this Solicitation subject to the Executive Order 14026 minimum wage of $15 per hour?

USACE Response: Executive Order 14026 applies:

1. To solicitations issued on or after January 30, 2022, and their resulting contracts.

2. To new contracts awarded without a prior solicitation (e.g., a purchase order under part 13), on or after January 30, 2022.

3. To new contracts with a prior solicitation awarded on or after March 31, 2022. 4. To existing contracts, including procurements for recreational services, when extending, renewing, or exercising an option on the existing contract on or after the effective date of

W912P822B0030 the rule. Contracting officers shall incorporate the amended clause in this rule at 52.222- 55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026, in the existing contracts through bilateral modifications. In such a circumstance, if the contracting officer is unable to incorporate the clause in an existing contract through bilateral modification, then the contracting officer shall decline to extend, renew, or exercise the option on the existing contract.

5. In accordance with FAR 1.108(d), contracting officers are strongly encouraged to include the amended clause in other contracts awarded before March 31, 2022, with appropriate consideration.

62. Is this Solicitation subject to the Executive Order 13706 accrued paid time off 1 hour per thirty hours worked?

USACE Response: Executive Order 13706 applies to new contracts and replacements for expiring contracts with the Federal Government that result from solicitations issued on or after January 1, 2017 (or that are awarded outside the solicitation process on or after January 1, 2017) Under the Final Rule, Executive Order 13706 applies to four major categories of contractual agreements:

1. procurement contracts for construction covered by the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA);

2. service contracts covered by the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA);

3. concessions contracts, including any concessions contracts excluded from the SCA by the Department of Labor’s regulations at 29 CFR 4.133(b); and

4. contracts in connection with Federal property or lands and related to offering services for Federal employees, their dependents, or the general public. Furthermore, any subcontract of a covered contract that (like the upper-tier contract) falls into one of these four categories is subject to the paid sick leave requirements.

Procurement Contracts for Construction Under the Final Rule, any contract covered by the DBA and its implementing regulations is subject to the Executive Order’s requirements. The Executive Order does not apply, however, to contracts that are subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, i.e., Acts under which Federal agencies provide financial and other assistance to construction projects through grants, loans, guarantees, insurance and other methods, but do not directly procure construction services.

Service Contracts Under the Final Rule, both procurement and non-procurement contracts that are subject to the SCA and its implementing regulations are subject to the Executive Order’s requirements.

63. Would the USACE provide the estimated quantity for the items they have bid on a JOB basis?

USACE Response: Requested Cost Engineer provide to contracting.

64. SECTION 31 24 00.00 12, Part 3.3.1.4 provides for a speed limit of 15 mph “within the construction easement area”: does this apply to Frenier Road also?

USACE Response: No, posted speed limit applies.

65. Will the contractor be required to re-check sand surface after settlement and bring any low areas back up to +3’ upon completion?

USACE Response: Yes.

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66. The design criterial as stated in the spec for the canal crossing as shown in the plans. Will they be considered temporary/for construction purposes or permanent? Will they need to be stamped by a PE?

USACE Response: Pipeline and canal crossing will remain in place for future contracts.

Crossings do not need to be stamped by a PE.

67. Are we required to get any additional permits for road access from LADOTD or the Parish?

USACE Response: No.

68. What are the limits of the pipeline protection matting requirements?

USACE Response: The limits and design for Typical Section 3 in the contract plans is approved for pipeline protection. The Contractor must follow the limits listed on Typical Section 3 for the pipeline protection.

69. Can a governmental breakdown for each LS item in the bid form be provided?

USACE Response: Requested Cost Engineer provide to contracting.

70. Please confirm that this material (sand fill) is to come from an offsite contractor supplied pit. This project does NOT include the usage of sand material from the stockpile as the previous contract that was bid.

USACE Response: Contract amended to require the contractor to use the government sand stockpile.

71. Please confirm that no erosion control measure will be required for the sand placement areas. Specifically silt fence installation.

USACE Response: Correct.

72. Can the governmental and contractor office trailers be an office site rental property?

USACE Response: Inspector’s field office should be within the projects right of way as stated in Section 01100, paragraph 4(e).

73. What will the testing requirements be for the sand fill? Being initial sand is being placed in the water, what is our lift requirements and testing requirements of this material?

USACE Response: Refer to Section 31 24 0.00 12. Testing and inspections shall be performed as described in these specifications and the New Orleans Construction Control Manual.

74. Will the spillway be an acceptable source of sand fill for this project if chosen by the contractor to use as a source of sand?

USACE Response: Sand source is being amended for the contractor to use the government stockpile.

75. The change in tide/water level from surrounding areas will effect this project. Will this be considered as a compensable delay or time extension to the contractor?

USACE Response: Time extensions in accordance with the Default clause will be issued if high tides prevent sand placement.

76. Please confirm the acceptable weight limits for trucks suppling material on both the levee itself (specifically the pipeline corridor) as well as Frenier Road.

USACE Response: Weight limits for the pipeline crossings was added in Amendment No. 0001. Weight limits for Frenier Rd shall not exceed weight limits specified by

LADOTD.

77. Will the contractor be responsible for the hauling off of any grubbed material from the clearing operations?

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USACE Response: Paragraph 3.4.1 has been revised to state, “All cleared material shall either 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.”

78. What is the anticipated notice of award date of this job?

USACE Response: About 2-3 weeks after bid opening.

79. Due to huge fluctuations in the fuel cost, would the owner entertain an agreed upon fuel surcharge for this project as LADOTD recognizes.

USACE Response: No.

80. Commercial Source sand is specified for the project. Is Spillway Sand an acceptable sand source for this project?

USACE Response: Sand source is being amended for the contractor to use the government stockpile.

81. Can an item for roadway maintenance be added to the contract? The access road (Frenier Road) is in very bad shape and will need to be reworked to minimize damage to trucks.

USACE Response: Any temporary repairs to Frenier Rd made by the contractor during the hauling operation shall be submitted to and approved by St John Parish. Temporary repairs shall be included within the items it is incidental to.F

82. Please provide the estimated quantities for the lump sum items in the bid.

USACE Response: Requested Cost Engineer provide to contracting.

83. Is electronic (email) submission of the bid acceptable.

USACE Response: Please see instruction to Bidders for Bid submission.

84. Will vertical wick drain, and horizontal strip drain be required for the areas covered by Sheet C-005, B/L Sta. 845+00 to 865+00, the area covered on Sheet C-006, B/L. 865+00 to 880+89? Please advise.

USACE Response: No.

85. Specification section 01100, page 17, subparagraph 22 identified the CFS for the North and South Montz canal but not the CFS for the channel crossing at Frenier Road. Please advise what flow rate will be required for our design.

USACE Response: The minimum flow rate for the canal crossing near Frenier Rd is 25

CFS.

86. What is the optimal compaction percentage intended for the sand and gravel placement?

USACE Response: Refer to Section 31 24 0.00 12. Testing and inspections shall be performed as described in these specifications and the New Orleans Construction Control Manual.

87. What is the optimal moisture and dry density you’re trying to achieve?

USACE Response: Refer to Section 31 24 0.00 12. Testing and inspections shall be performed as described in these specifications and the New Orleans Construction Control Manual.

88. What is the preferred optimal lift for the sand and gravel?

USACE Response: Refer to Section 31 24 0.00 12. Testing and inspections shall be performed as described in these specifications and the New Orleans Construction Control Manual.

89. Will the Corp require any special sequence of operations for the placement, compaction and testing of the sand berm?

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USACE Response: Refer to Section 31 24 0.00 12. Testing and inspections shall be performed as described in these specifications and the New Orleans Construction Control Manual.

90. Are the channel crossing and the two Montz canal crossings to be designed as permanent or temporary crossings? Please advise.

USACE Response: Pipeline and canal crossing will remain in place for future contracts.

91. Frenier Road in its current condition is unusable as a haul access road. Is it your intention for the Contractor to repair or stabilize the road for the construction of this project? If so, the road would be overlayed with gravel to make it accessible. Removal of the gravel at the completion of the project would not be included. What CLIN item do you want this cost to go under?

USACE Response: Any temporary repairs to Frenier Rd made by the contractor during the hauling operation shall be submitted to and approved by St John Parish. Temporary repairs shall be included within the items it is incidental to.

92. Channel along Frenier Road has been used as a dump site. Who is responsible for cleaning up and disposal of the debris?

USACE Response: Areas within limit of work should be cleared and grubbed as specified under Section 31 11 00.00 12, Clearing and Grubbing.

93. Sand, will the Contractor be allowed to procure sand from the existing stockpile located in Laplace?

USACE Response: Sand source is being amended for the contractor to use the government stockpile.

94. How do you want the sand berm at B/L STA.880+89S terminated? What will be the end design? Should we incorporate the muck wave detail?

USACE Response: Sand shall be placed to Sta 880+89 as shown on drawing C-008 to full section with a natural repose to existing ground.

95. Will the abandoned site off Frenier Road just north of the construction site be available for the construction trailers, equipment storage and stockpile of materials?

USACE Response: No.

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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 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:30 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 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 will be considered late.

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

Bid Opening will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:30 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.

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The required response date/time has changed from 19-Apr-2022 11:00 AM to 26-Apr-2022 11:00 AM.

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SECTION 00010

Pages 00010-3, 4, 5, and 6. Delete these pages in their entirety and substitute the attached revised pages 00010-3, 4, 5, and 6 therefore.

SECTION 01100

Page 5, subparagraph 3(j). Change the 1st sentence to read: Trucks used for hauling shall not exceed the weight limits specified by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development."

SECTION 01 55 26.00 12

Delete Section 01 55 26.00 12 in its entirety, and all references thereto.

SECTION 31 11 00.00 12

1. 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 either be disposed of offsite or burned. All grubbed material shall be stockpiled outside of the sand base. If burning is performed, the burning permit, as specified in paragraph “Burning”, must be approved before any burning is allowed. Windrows will not be allowed.”

2. Page 5, paragraph 3.4.3. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following therefore:

“3.4.3 Removal From Site of Work

The Contractor shall remove debris from the site of the work except for the grubbed materials to be left on site as specified elsewhere. The Government is not responsible for the protection and safekeeping of any materials retained by the Contractor. 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

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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”

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1. Page 3, paragraph 1.3.3. Delete this paragraph in its entirety.

2. Page 3, paragraph 1.4.1. Delete this paragraph in its entirety, and substitute the following therefore:

“1.4.1 Sand Fill

Payment for the sand fill placed as required by the contract drawings, including fill placed by reason of soft material in the foundation being forced outward from the section, will be made at the applicable contract unit price per ton for "Sand Fill", "Sand Fill - OW1", if Optional Work 1 is exercised, or "Sand Fill - OW2", if Optional Work 2 is exercised. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, equipment and materials, and for performing all operations necessary for foundation preparation and placing and compacting the sand fill.”

3. Page 4, subparagraph 1.5.1(9). Delete this subparagraph in its entirety, and substitute the following therefore: “(9) Reserved”

4. Page 5, paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 and all subparagraphs in their entirety and substitute the following therefore

“2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Sand Fill

The sand fill shall be obtained from the Government furnished sand stockpile. No testing is required.”

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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. The size of a mass is defined as a 1/3 of a cubic foot of continuous unsuitable material. For purposes of suitability, a mass will be unacceptable if it consists of less than 50% suitable soil. Prior to loading sand in trucks and weighing of vehicles, the sand shall be obtained from free draining stockpiles.

5. Page 379/406. FIELD AND LABORATORY DETERMINATION OF NON-SOIL VOLUME FOR LEVEE FILL. Delete these requirements in their entirety.

SECTION 31 26 00.00 12

Delete this section in its entirety and substitute the attached revised Section 31 26 00.00 12 therefore.

SECTION 32 15 00.00 12

Page 3, paragraph 1.5.2.2. Delete this paragraph in its entirety, and substitute the following therefore:

“1.5.2.2 Testing

One initial set of testing of surfacing materials shall be performed. Testing of surfacing materials shall include gradation and Atterberg limit testing as indicated in paragraph "Crushed Stone". Test performance shall be pursued in such a manner that the results are obtained in the minimum time frame. All test results shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer's Representative to confirm materials' compliance with the specifications. Surfacing materials not meeting the specifications shall be removed from the site and replaced with surfacing materials meeting the specifications.”

DRAWINGS

1. SHEET ID Nos. G-002, G-003, G-004, and C-001. Delete these drawings in their entirety and substitute that attached revised drawings SHEET ID Nos. G-002, G-003, G-004, and C-001 therefore.

2. Add the attached new drawing SHEET ID No. C-011 to this contract.

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SECTION 00010 – BIDDING SCHEDULE

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP-SP-2 Site Preparation Contract 2, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA

Item DESCRIPTION Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

BASE WORK

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB

0002 Channel Crossing 1 JOB

*0003 Deleted

0004 Truck Wash-Down Rack 1 JOB

0005 Clearing and Grubbing 1 JOB

0006 Sand Fill

0006AA First 74,150 Ton 74,150 TON

0006AB All Over 74,150 Ton 49,440 TON

0007 Crushed Stone Pipeline Crossings 1 JOB

0008 Vertical Wick Drains 19,550 LF

0009 Horizontal Strip Drains 535 LF

TOTAL BASE WORK: $

OPTIONAL WORK 1 (OW1)

0010 Channel Crossing – OW1 1 JOB

0011 Sand Fill - OW1

0011AA First 19,650 Ton 19,650 TON

0011AB All Over 19,650 Ton 13,100 TON

TOTAL OW1: $

OPTIONAL WORK 2 (OW2)

0012 Channel Crossing – OW2 1 JOB

0013 Sand Fill – OW2

0013AA First 41,690 Ton 41,690 TON

0013AB All Over 41,960 Ton 27,800 TON

TOTAL OW2: $

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TOTAL BASE WORK + OW1 + OW2 $

* Denoted change from previous Bidding Schedule.

**The unit "JOB" as used in this Bidding Schedule is synonymous with the term "Lump Sum" used elsewhere within these plans and specifications.

Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

NOTE 1: 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 2: 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 sub line items are materially unbalanced (See FAR 14.404-2).

NOTE 3: 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. The NTP will be issued immediately after verification of acceptable performance and payment bonds. Within seven (7) days 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 4: RAPID VENDOR PAYMENT: Web based instructions for the submission of invoices;

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

NOTE 5: OPTIONAL WORK ITEMS. The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item(s), identified in the schedule as OPTIONAL WORK Items, in the quantities and prices stated in the schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the OPTIONAL WORK Items by written notice to the Contractor. 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.

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NOTE 6: 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 this basic requirement.

Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

** If an option is to be exercised at the time of contract award FAR17.208 shall be used in place of FAR 52.217-5

NOTE 7: TIME ADJUSTMENT IN THE EVENT OF THE EXERCISE OF

OPTIONAL WORK.

(a) If OW1 is exercised under the terms of the contract, the time required for completion of the contract will be 30 calendar days in addition to the original contract duration of 170 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)”.

(b) If OW2 is exercised under the terms of the contract, the time required for completion of the contract will be 80 calendar days in addition to the original contract duration of 170 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)”, plus 30 calendar days for OW1.

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

Item Nos. 0006, 0011, and 0013 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 Nos. 0006, 0011, and 0013.

(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 Nos. 0006, 0011, and 0013 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.

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