W912P823B0040 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

The above numbered Solicitation for West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP-102, Montz Canal, Drainage Structure, I-10 East T-Wall Crossing & Levees, St John the Baptist Parish has been amended as follow s:

1) Bid Opening date has been extended to 22 August at 11:00 a.m CST.

2) Provide answ ers to bidders' questions.

3) Confirm Bids are to be sent via email or Physical Submission.

4) All questions due no later than 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, 16 August, 2023.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Aug-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 W912P823B0040

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Jun-2023

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

11-Aug-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

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W912P823B0040

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

CONTIUATION PAGE

CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWER (RESPONSES ARE IN RED)

1. How many Stop Logs are required on this project?

Answer: Quantity of stop logs required shall be able to simultaneously close all 4 bays of drainage structure on the flood side from El. -5.0 to El. +5.0. Assuming stop log segments are 3.5 ft in height, this would require 12 segments total for the project.

2. Several of the precast bridge spans are shown with curved sides (curves 1 and 2). Will the precaster be allowed to cast these spans with straight sides, or must the radius curves be followed? If straight sides are allowed, can the concrete barriers follow the straight sides, or would those need to remain curved at the curve1 and curve 2 radii.

Answer: Curves are required. It is acceptable to manufacture the curve via several smaller straight sections within the span for the deck and barrier.

3. Are the barriers required to be precasted onto the exterior bridge panels, or can they be field cast in place for alignment.

Answer: Contractor may submit field cast in place design for review. Note the design of the barriers is delegated to the precast manufacturer in the spec.

4. We expect some misalignment between precast bridge barriers from span-to-span. What is the acceptable allowance for misalignment between barriers?

Answer: Misalignment should be minimized and contained to outside of barriers so vehicle side has as flush a face as possible. More information is required on expected misalignment.

5. The drawings show a ½” joint between the precast bridge spans. For alignment and tolerance purposes, will a larger joint between spans be allowed to be implemented by the precaster fabrication drawings?

Answer: An alternate joint size may be submitted for review. Joint sealant material must be applicable to joint size.

6. The response to question number 21 on addendum 2 states that vibratory hammers are not allowed to drive the TRS sheet pile, cut off wall sheet pile, or wing wall sheet pile. Available non vibratory equipment cannot install the PZ-22 or PZ-27 sheet pile sections and the length of the sheets required to be driven must be sufficient enough to hold the driving equipment.

Will the Government accept an alternate section for the permanent sheet piles that is required for non-vibratory equipment?

Answer: See specification Section 31 41 16.00 12, paragraph 2.1.1 for requirements of substitute sheet piling.

Will the Government measure and pay for any additional sheet pile length past the planned tip elevation that is required to allow the non vibratory equipment to safely operate?

Answer: No.

7. Can vibratory equipment be used to drive the temporary TRS sheet pile and permanent sheet pile at the drainage structure in Montz Canal?

Answer: Yes, if the Contractor’s TRS design accounts for reduced capacity from vibratory driving. For driving after drainage structure concrete is in place, vibration monitoring must be performed to demonstrate the vibration limits are within tolerance.

8. The response to question number 71 on addendum 2 states that all trees and brush shall be disposed of offsite. Specification section 31 11 00.00 12 allows burning.

Please confirm that burning of cleared and grubbed material is allowed.

Answer: Burning is allowed subject to any burn bans that may be implemented during the course of work and smoke from the burning operations shall not obstruct the visibility of motorist traveling on I-10, US 51 and I-55. Burning shall also comply with the requirements stated in the specifications.

9. Drawing C-210, phase 1, note e mentions burning with a smoke containing incinerator. Specification section 31 11 00.00 12 does not require a smoke containing incinerator, nor is this required on any other WSLP project.

Please confirm that opened burning will be allowed on this project.

Answer: Yes, subject to the restrictions discussed in the previous comment and requirements stated in the specifications.

10. Please confirm the “The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.211-18, VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY” clause applies to all Bidding Schedule Items in that Government provided estimated quantities.

Answer: This FAR regulation applies to all unit priced items, except items 0037 and 0038 as noted at the bottom of the bid schedule. Sub-lined items are covered under 5152.211-9001.

11. If the contract modification is due to variations in estimated quantities, please confirm whether the offered Unit Price will be used to pay the offeror for the additional units performed.

Answer: Please read the FAR clauses for either party rights when a contract modification is issued to modify the unit priced quantities.

12. Regarding Bidding Schedule No. 0005 “Flood Event”, Government is asking bidders to price it as a JOB unit. According to the Spec “SECTION 01 53 00.02 12”, this item will be paid based on repairing all damages caused by Flood Event. Since the nature of such damages are not known at the time of bidding, would it be possible for Government to remove this item from the Bidding Schedule and consider issuing an REA in the future to pay for the actual work performed to repair the potential damages?

Answer: No. Note the unit for Flood Event is per EACH.

13. Will the owner allow the precast bridge to be cast earlier in the schedule, and pay for the precast bridge as finished goods stored materials offsite?

Answer: No.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912P823B0040

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 Tuesday, August 22, 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 Tuesday, August 22, 2023, will be considered late.

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

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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.

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.