Solicitation Amendment 0001_W912P822B0061_final.pdf

Offers 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 or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

Previous edition unusable

W912P8

Shermeka L. Showers

The purpose of this amendment it to:

1. Extend the offer due date.

2. Establish the bid opening date.

3. Provide answers to questions received in response to the solicitation.

4. Update deadline to submit questions.

*See INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS for details.

USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

W912P822B0061

1 4

10/20/2022

09/20/2022

10/20/2022

CONTRACTOR Q&A FOR SOLICITATION W912P822B0061 (updated 10/20/22)

Q1. Will there be a site visit?

A1. Site visits can be coordinated with Mr. John Page at john.r.page@usace.army.mil or

(337) 291-3015.

Q2. Where are the ingress and egress areas?

A2. All work is expected to be performed from the water. No access to the land is permitted.

By water, the project is accessible from the Wax Lake Outlet via the Atchafalaya River.

Q3. Is there a specific location of discharge for tree disposal?

A3. All disposal of woody material shall be disposed of beyond the -35’ contour line at wax lake outlet. There are no other requirements for disposal, although it is recommended that the woody material is chipped before disposal but not required.

Q4. The Solicitation, Offer, and Award Page 1 of 82, Item 10 states “….and satisfactory disposal of dredged material into the Wax Lake Outlet channel beyond the -35’ contour.” Section 31 11 13.00 12, Page 13, 3.3.4 Vegetation reads as follows: “Vegetation to be removed shall consist of grass, bushes, and weeds. The limits of removal shall encompass the entirety of the isolated shoals within the approach channels even if they are beyond the limits of dredging.” Sheet C-01 shows the “Approximate location of Above Water Vegetative Shoal See Notes” Note 4 and 5 address the Water Shoal of Vegetative and Hardwood Material. Is it permissible to dislodge the Above Water Vegetative Shoal in small pieces, place at the - 35’ contour and simply allow to drift down current into the Wax Lake Outlet channel?

A4. Yes, this plan is acceptable.

Q5. What are the historical HWL and LWL readings for the Wax Lake Outlet?

A5. Staff gage information can be found at the following website:

https://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Engineering/Stage-and-Hydrologic- Data/Bayou-Teche-Vermillion-River-Basin-Stages/ as stated on Section 00700, Paragraph 4, subparagraph (h). Specific gages are 64650 for the West floodgate and 64700 for the East floodgate.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

ATTENTION BIDDERS:

In preparing your bid -----

1. Have you signed the bid? Are all blank spaces filled in?

2. If signing on behalf of your company, do you have authority to sign the bid?

3. Have you acknowledged receipt of all amendments?

4. Have you checked your bid for possible errors? Arithmetically?

5. Have you furnished all information required by the invitation for bids or the specifications?

6. Are you submitting your bid on time?

7. Are you registered in SAM under the NAICS code identified in the Solicitation?

8. Are registered in SAM as a Small Business Concern under the Solicitation NAICS code?

7. If required by the solicitation, have you submitted a bid bond? Is it signed? Is it in the proper amount?

The Government reserve the right to reject any nonresponsive bid. Bids SHALL conform to all requirements outlined within the solicitation.

Electronic Submission of Bids:

For this IFB Solicitation, MVN is requesting all electronic bids be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist associated with the IFB. Bidders are responsible for ensuring Bid files are readable and free from viruses.

Bidders SHALL email bids to both the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist emails indicated below:

Contracting Officer – Ms. Shermeka Showers email: Shermeka.L.Showers@usace.army.mil Contract Specialist – Ms. Stephanie Mbelu email: Stephanie.N.Mbelu@usace.army.mil

The Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist will send an email acknowledging receipt. Please note, our Firewall can cause a delay in receipt of email, so be sure to allow time for the delay.

The deadline (offer due date) for submitting bids is Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 9:30 am Central Standard Time (CST). All bids received after the offer due date will be considered late.

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

Bid Opening will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 11:00 am (CST). Please use the following call-in information to attend the meeting:

Toll-Free: 1-844-800-2712 Access Code: 96428672

Following the conclusion of the bid opening, the Bid Abstract will be uploaded to SAM website under this solicitation, within 24-48 hours or as soon as practical.

Bid Bonds (Offer Guarantee):

Bid Bonds 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. Shermeka Showers, email: Shermeka.L.Showers@usace.army.mil Phone: 504-462-2965 Contract Specialist – Ms. Stephanie Mbelu, email: Stephanie.N.Mbelu@usace.army.mil Phone: 504-862-1047

All questions must be received by Wednesday, October 26, 2022.