23B0056 Solicitation Amendment 0002.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 Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Saltw ater Barrier Sill Cutterhead Dredge, Dredge No.

1-2023 (OM23135) is hereby amended as follow s:

1. Make changes to the solicitation as detailed on the follow ing pages.

2. Updated instructions for inquiries regarding this solicitation.

3. Updated Wage Determinations.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 42

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W912P823B0056

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jul-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 is extended, X 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 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

01-Jul-2024

CODE

CONTRACTING DIV-PROJ EAST BR

CORPS OF ENGINEERS 7400 LEAKE AVENUE

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:

W912P823B0056

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following items are applicable to this modification:

1. General Comment: There is a new EM 385-1-1 dated 15 March 2024. All work under these specifications shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of EM 385-1-1 “Safety and Occupational Health Requirements”, dated 15 March 2024. Note: References to a particular section of the EM 385-1-1 may be outdated.

2. General Comment: Change the “Description and Magnitude of Work” to the following: “The Contractor's dredge and attendant plant will primarily be used in connection with the construction and possible maintenance of a saltwater barrier sill located between Mile 63.0 and Mile 64.0 Above Head of Passes (AHP) on the Mississippi. The work will consist of satisfactorily placing hydraulically dredged material which shall be taken from a borrow area located on the river bottom. The contract plates show the approximate location of the sill and configuration of the sill (should the sill need to be built to -30’ LWRP with a 620’ notch to -55’ LWRP) and borrow areas. Further details of the location, size, and configuration of the sill and borrow area required will be given in the dredging assignments.”

3. General Comment: Throughout the solicitation, change ‘“Dredging” and “Option Dredging”’ to ‘“Dredging”, “Option Dredging I”, “Option Dredging II”, and “Option Dredging III”’.

4. General Comment: Throughout the solicitation, change “Dredging and Option Dredging” to “Dredging, Option Dredging I, Option Dredging II, and Option Dredging III”.

5. General Comment: Throughout the solicitation, change “Dredging or Option Dredging” to “Dredging, Option Dredging I, Option Dredging II, or Option Dredging III”.

6. General Comment: Throughout the solicitation, change ‘“Dredging” or “Option Dredging”’ to ‘“Dredging”, “Option Dredging I”, “Option Dredging II” or “Option Dredging III”’.

7. General Comment: Throughout the solicitation, change “Additional Pumping Capability for Dredging Payment Items 0002 and 0003” to “Additional Pumping Capability for Dredging Payment Items 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005”.

8. General Comment: Throughout the solicitation, change “Mobilization and Demobilization of Additional Pumping Capability Equipment for Payment Item 0004” to “Mobilization and Demobilization of Additional Pumping Capability Equipment for Payment Item 0006”.

9. Section 00010: Delete the section its entirety and replace with the attached.

10. Section 01 30 00: Add the following paragraph as paragraph 1.16 entitled “Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something)”:

1.16 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING TRAINING (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something)

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the Requiring Activity (RA) representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative, or law enforcement entity.

11. Section 01 30 00 Attachment, Utility Summary Sheet: Delete the attachment in its entirety and replace with the attached “Utility Summary Sheet”.

12. Section 01 33 00, paragraph 1.12 “Government Approved Submittals”: Add the following to the end of this paragraph: “Any additional instructions will be provided by the Administrative Contracting Officer.”

13. Section 01 33 00 Attachment, Submittal Register: Delete the attachment in its entirety and replace with the attached “Submittal Register”.

14. Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.3.1.1.4 “Safety Personnel Training Requirements for Dredging”:

Delete this paragraph in its entirety and replace with the following paragraph 1.3.1.1.4 entitled “Safety Personnel Training Requirements”.

1.3.1.1.4 Safety Personnel Training Requirements

The SSHO shall meet the training and experience requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b.

Level 1 SSHOs are not permitted to supervise non-safety personnel at the site of work.

15. Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.4 “Accident Prevention Program”: Delete subparagraphs a thru c in their entirety and replace with the following subparagraphs a thru c.

a. The Contractor shall submit ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)), ENG Form 6292 (Site-Specific Safety & Occupational Health Plan Worksheet), ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Worksheet), and ENG Form 6283 (Collateral Duty Safety Officer) (CDSO) Designation Letter). These ENG forms can be obtained from: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Forms/.

b. The Contractor shall submit a copy of company policy statement regarding accident prevention.

c. When marine plant and equipment are in use under a contract, the method of fuel oil transfer shall be included on MVN Form 385-10R, Fuel Oil Transfer. The Fuel Oil Transfer form can be obtained from:

https://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/About/Offices/Safety/Safety-Forms/.

16. Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.6 “Safety Sign”: Delete this paragraph in its entirety and replace with the following paragraph 1.6 entitled “Required Signs:

1.6 Required Signs

a. Safety Sign. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain a safety sign at the site of work at a location directed by the Contracting Officer. The sign shall conform to the requirements of this paragraph and the drawings included at the end of this section. The lettering shall be black, the safety circle and cross green, and the background white.

When placed on a floating plant, the sign may be half size. The sign shall be erected as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after the date established for commencement of work. The data required shall be current. The sign coordinator is Timothy Lacoste at (504) 862-2663. Upon completion of the work, the sign shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the job site.

b. Project Sign. Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall construct a project sign at the site of the work at a location directed by the Contracting Officer. The sign, which will identify the work with the Corps of Engineers shall be 4 feet by 6 feet in size and shall conform to the requirements of this paragraph and the drawings included at the end of this section. The lettering for the 2 feet by 4 feet section of the sign with the Corps logo and Army Star shall be white; all other lettering shall be black. Lettering for the project name shall be Helvetica Bold, all other lettering shall be Helvetica Regular.

The sign coordinator is Timothy Lacoste at (504) 862-2663. Upon completion of the work, the sign shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the job site.

17. Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.10.1 “Mishap Reporting and Investigation”: Delete this paragraph in its entirety and replace with the following paragraph 1.10.1 entitled “Accident Investigation and Reporting:

1.10.1 Accident Investigation and Reporting

The reporting and associated investigation of accidents and near misses is considered a leading indicator. The Contractor shall utilize the ENG Form 3394 (Mishap Notification and Investigation) to report accidents and near misses. ENG Form 3394 can be obtained from:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Forms/.

18. Section 01 35 26 Attachments: Delete all attachments in their entirety and replace with the attached Project Sign, Safety Sign, and Installation Instructions (pages 1 thru 5).

19. Section 01 45 00.15 10, paragraph 1.3 “RMS Software”: Delete the third sentence and replace with the following: “RMS software, system requirements, user manuals, access and installation instructions, program updates, and training information are available from the RMS website (http://rms.usace.army.mil).”

20. Section 35 01 50.73, paragraph 2.1.2.2 “Calibration”: In the second sentence, delete “and 30 ft” and replace with “, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 ft”.

21. Section 35 01 50.73, paragraph 3.1.4 “Before and After Dredging Cross Sections”, subparagraph d:

Delete this subparagraph and replace with the following:

d. For the saltwater barrier sill, before and after dredging cross sections and daily cross sections shall be taken and processed along the entire length of the sill from bank to bank throughout the contract duration. The daily cross sections shall be taken and processed a minimum of 4 surveys per day. The daily cross section surveys shall be taken in approximately 6-hour intervals in order to capture the change in the sill throughout the day. Cross sections shall be taken at approximately 50-ft intervals along the sill with +-20 ft tolerance from the perpendicular to the sill centerline, and distance between soundings shall be 5 ft with section widths to go a minimum 150 ft beyond the toe of the sill upstream and a minimum of 300 ft beyond the toe of the sill downstream.

22. Section 35 01 50.73, paragraph 3.1.5 “Acceptance Profiles”, subparagraph a: Delete this subparagraph and replace with the following:

a. For the saltwater barrier sill, a survey profile shall be taken and processed a minimum of 4 surveys per day along the entire length of the sill from bank to bank throughout the contract duration. The surveys shall be taken in approximately 6-hour intervals in order to capture the change in the sill throughout the day. This profile shall run along the entire length of the sill from bank to bank as directed by the Contracting Officer. Distances between soundings on each profile shall be 5 ft.

23. Section 35 01 50.73: Add the following as paragraph 3.1.8 entitled “Collecting, Recording, Processing, and Transmitting Data”.

3.1.8 Collecting, Recording, Processing, and Transmitting Data

The data obtained from the electronic positioning/control system and the fathometer shall be collected, recorded and processed. Soundings shall be recorded to the nearest 0.1-foot and the X and Y coordinates of these soundings shall be recorded to the nearest foot. The applicable gage shall be read to the nearest 0.1 foot prior to and after each day's survey. More frequent readings will be required when directed by the Government Inspector. From the processed data, the Contractor shall provide certain survey information taken for the purpose of computing the total amount of work to be paid for. The Contractor must furnish the required data on e-mail containing ASCII character set. The information n received should be free of errors and in the following format: (a) the X-coordinate in feet of a recognized Louisiana Lambert grid system, (b) the Y-coordinate in feet of same recognized Louisiana grid system, (c) the elevation, and (d) remarks such as the station number (i.e. 1+00), CL (for centerline), ES (for end of station), EJ (end of file), and direction of survey (either "L" for + or "R" for -, followed by Station No., i.e. L 30+00). The time and date the cross section was taken and the gage reading applicable to the section must be included. The electronically recorded data files, along with a hard copy of the track plotter surveys, plotted on the chart to show compliance with alignment shall be presented to the Government Representative on site no later than two days after the survey is taken. Under no circumstances shall the information be edited for the purpose of eliminating incorrect soundings. The Contractor shall provide a separate file listing all incorrect soundings to be eliminated. Additional format requirements for these files will be discussed, and sample formatted files will be made available at the pre-work coordination meeting. The Contractor shall submit a separate survey file for each 2,000 feet acceptance reach (or portion less than 2,000 feet for the final reach of an assignment) unless directed otherwise by the Government Inspector. The beginning station for each file shall be the repeated ending station from the previous file (i.e., Sta.

820+00 to 840+00, Sta. 840+00 to 860+00, etc.).

24. Section 35 20 23.23: Add the following as paragraph 1.2.8 entitled “Interim Demobilization and Interim Mobilization of Cutterhead Dredge”:

1.2.8 Interim Demobilization and Interim Mobilization of Cutterhead Dredge

a. General. This item is only applicable when the Government approves the cutterhead dredge to perform an interim demobilization and interim mobilization. While the cutterhead dredge is on an interim demobilization, the Contractor shall remain on-call and shall be able to recommence dredging on the contract within 120 hours after notification. The Contractor is only allowed to demobilize the cutterhead dredge and any tow boats needed to tow it. All other attendant plant shall remain at the project site (see paragraph entitled “Standby of Attendant Plant”).

b. Measurement. Measurement for this item will be made by the mile, not for each towboat by the mile, measured to the nearest 0.1 mile along the channel centerline. Miles for towing the cutterhead dredge will be limited to the actual amount of all towing miles. No additional measurement will be made when the towboat does not use the shortest route, regardless of dredge size or configuration. In this case, the measurement will only include the miles that would have applied if the towboat had traveled the shortest route.

c. Payment. Payment to move the cutterhead dredge under an interim demobilization and an interim mobilization will be made at the contract unit price per mile for Option Item “Interim Demobilization and Interim Mobilization of Cutterhead Dredge”. Payment for an interim demobilization will be made upon completion of interim demobilization.

Payment for an interim mobilization will be made upon completion of interim mobilization.

25. Section 35 20 23.23: Add the following as paragraph 1.2.9 entitled “Standby of Attendant Plant”:

1.2.9 Standby of Attendant Plant

This item is only applicable when the Government approves the cutterhead dredge and necessary tow boats to perform an interim demobilization. All other attendant plant, discharge pipeline, and auxiliary equipment shall remain at the project site and readily available. All costs for standby of the attendant plant, discharge pipeline, and auxiliary equipment at the project site shall be included in Option Item “Standby of Attendant Plant”, paid at the contract unit price per day or portion thereof. Pay time will be calculated to the nearest one-sixtieth (1/60) hour for payment.

Pay time starts at the time that the cutterhead dredge departs the project location. Pay time ends at the time the cutterhead dredge arrives back at the project location or as directed by the Contracting Officer. Daily surveys shall be taken and processed along the entire length of the sill from bank to bank as detailed in Section 35 01 50.73, paragraphs entitled “Before and After Dredging Cross Sections” and “Acceptance Profiles”. This item shall not include any standby for additional pumping capability for dredging payment items 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005 (see paragraph 1.2.10 entitled “Standby of Additional Pumping Capability for Dredging Payment Items 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005”).

26. Section 35 20 23.23: Add the following as paragraph 1.2.10 entitled “Standby of Additional Pumping Capability for Dredging Payment Items 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005”:

1.2.10 Standby of Additional Pumping Capability for Dredging Payment Items 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005

This item is only applicable when the Government approves the cutterhead dredge and necessary tow boats to perform an interim demobilization and Option 0006 “Additional Pumping Capability for Dredging Payment Items 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005” has been exercised and required prior to the cutterhead dredge interim demobilization. All additional pumping capability discharge pipeline, attendant plant and auxiliary equipment shall remain at the project site and readily available. All costs for standby of the additional pumping capability discharge pipeline, attendant plant and auxiliary equipment at the project site shall be included in Option Item “Standby of Additional Pumping Capability for Dredging Payment Items 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005”, paid at the contract unit price per day or portion thereof. Pay time will be calculated to the nearest one-sixtieth (1/60) hour for payment. Pay time starts at the time that the cutterhead dredge departs the project location. Pay time ends at the time the cutterhead dredge arrives back at the project location or as determined by the Contracting Officer. If Option 0006 “Additional Pumping Capability for Dredging Payment Items 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005” has not been exercised and required, then no payment will be made.

27. Section 35 20 23.23, paragraph 2.1.2 “Size and Equipment of Dredge Plant”: In the first sentence of subparagraph a, delete “75 feet” and replace with “95 feet”. In the first sentence of subparagraph e, delete “75 feet” and replace with “95 feet”. In the second sentence of subparagraph e, delete “75 feet” and replace with “100 feet”.

28. Section 35 20 23.23, paragraph 2.1.4 “Dredge Discharge Pipeline”: In the first sentence of subparagraph c, delete “10,000 feet” and replace with “13,000 feet”.

29. Section 35 20 23.23, paragraph 2.1.7 “Services to be Furnished to the Government”, subparagraph a.(2): Delete “survey boat” and replace with “crew boat”.

30. Section 35 20 23.23 Attachment – Figure 1: Minimum Dredge Plant Length: Delete “75’” and replace with “95’”.

31. Section 35 20 23.23 16: Delete this section in its entirety (including Plates 1 thru 4) and replace with the attached Section 35 20 23.23 16 (including Plates 1 thru 4).

32. Section 35 20 23.33, paragraph 3.2 “National Dredging Quality Management Program System Requirements”: Delete the paragraph in its entirety and replace with the attached paragraph 3.2 entitled “National Dredging Quality Management Program System Requirements”.

33. Section 35 20 23.33, paragraph 3.3.3 “Parameter Transmission to the Web Service”: Add plant identifier and transmission time in the message bundle. Change the beginning of the message bundle from

"DQM_Data": { "messages": [ to

"DQM_Data": { "plant_identifier": <integer value 0000-9999>, " transmission_time": <24-hour UTC time YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS>, "messages": [

(End of Summary of Changes)

Date submitted:

C/L Station/Mile # C/L

Y Coordinate RDB Toe

X, Y Coordinate LDB Toe

X, Y Coordinate Minimum Elevation

Size of Utility

Type of Utility

Is utility line properly marked (yes/no)? If no, reason why.

Owner Name

Owner Point of Contacts (email address, phone number, and physical address)

Notes:

(e.g. was line dredged over, disposed on, skipped (discuss reason why), any issues with owner, etc)

Utility Summary Sheet

Dredging Region:

Note: The Contractor shall fill out one sheet for each dredging region.

3.2 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SYSTEM

The Contractor’s DQM system shall be capable of collecting and transmitting data to the DQM system. The applicable parameters from Paragraph 3.1, “Requirements for Reported Data,” shall be recorded as events locally and continuously transmitted to the DQM database anytime an Internet connection is available.

To accomplish this transmission, there are two options. The first option is to equip the vessel with a DQM computer system consisting of a computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, data modem, Universal Power Supply (UPS), and network hub. T he required system is outlined in paragraph 3.2.1, “Option 1: Computer Requirements,” through 3.2.3, “UPS.” The computer system shall be a standalone system, exclusive to the DQM monitoring system, and shall have USACE DQM software installed on it. If a hardware problem occurs, or if a part of the system is physically damaged, then the Contractor shall be responsible for repairing it within two business days of the determination of the condition or submitting a plan and timeline for repair if the repair will take more than two business days.

The second option is to send data directly to DQM’s web endpoint as outlined in paragraph 3.2.4, “Option 2: Direct Data Transmissions to the DQM Web Service.”

3.2.1 Option 1: Computer Requirements

The Contractor shall provide a dedicated onboard computer for use by the DQM system. This computer shall run the USACE DQM software and receive data from the Contractor’s data-reporting interface. This computer must meet or exceed the following performance specifications:

CPU

Hard drive

RAM

Intel or AMD processor with a (non-overclocked) clock speed of at least 1.6 gigahertz (GHz)

250 gigabytes (GB); internal

4 gigabytes (GB)

Internal network card with an RJ-45 connector Ethernet adapter

Ports

Other hardware

1 free serial port with standard 9-pin connectors; 1 free USB port

Keyboard, mouse, monitor

The Contractor shall install a fully licensed copy of Windows 10 (or higher) Professional Operating System on the computer specified above. The Contractor shall also install any necessary manufacturer-provided drivers for the installed hardware.

This computer shall be located and oriented to allow data entry and data viewing as well as to provide access to data ports for connection of external hardware.

3.2.2 Software

The DQM computer’s primary function is to transmit data to the DQM shoreside database. No other software which conflicts with this function shall be installed on it. The DQM computer shall also have the USACE-provided Dred ging Quality Management Onboard Software (DQMOBS) installed on it by DQM personnel.

3.2.3 UPS

The Contractor shall supply an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the computer and networking equipment. It shall interface with the DQM computer to communicate UPS status, and it shall provide backup power at 1 kVA for a minimum of 10 minutes. The Contractor shall ensure that sufficient power outlets are available to run all specified equipment.

3.2.4 Option 2: Direct Data Transmissions to the DQM Web Service

A web service shall be used to report sensor data to the DQM database. Data shall be transmitted as it is collected in real time and pushed to the DQM web service. If the web service is not available or returns an error message, the data shall be stored in a queue and transmitted upon re-establishment of the connection, starting with the oldest data in the queue and continuing until real-time transmission is restored.

Contact dqm-support@usace.army.mil to obtain the web service URL and the appropriate key credentials and communication protocol.

If this option is chosen, a display of the raw data being transmitted to DQM must be easily accessible and visible onboard the dredge.

3.2.5 Internet Access

The Contractor shall maintain an Internet connection capable of transmitting real-time data to the DQM server as well as enough additional bandwidth to clear historically queued data when a connection is re-established. If connectivity is lost, unsent data shall be queued and transmitted upon restoration of connectivity. Delays in pushing real-time data to the DQM database should not exceed four hours. Exceptions to these requirements may be granted by the DQM Support Center on a case-by-case basis with consideration for contract-specific requirements, site-specific conditions, and extreme weather events.

The Contractor shall acquire and install all necessary hardware and software to make the Internet connection available for data transmission to the DQM web service. The hardware and software shall be configured to allow the DQM Support Center remote access to this computer, and the telemetry system shall be capable of meeting these minimum reporting requirements in all operating conditions.

In areas with poor cellular service and at the local District’s discretion, it may be required to manually download the data on a daily basis using the protocol for retrieving and submitting backup files provided by the DQM Support Center. This method of data transmission should be used only if Internet connectivity is unavailable at the dredging site, and it should be considered a temporary measure.

3.2.6 Data Routing Requirements

Onboard sensors continually monitor dredge conditions, operations, and efficiency and route this information to the shipboard dredge-specific system (DSS) computer to assist in guiding dredge operations. Portions of this Contractor-collected information, as described in this specification, shall be routed to DQM on a real-time basis, utilizing one of the options outlined in paragraphs 3.2.1, “Option 1: Computer Requirements,” through 3.2.5 “Internet Access.” If the serial transmission option is used, sensor data shall be sent to the DQM computer via an RS-232 serial interface with a baud rate of 9600 or 19200 bps. The serial interface shall be configured as 8 bits, no parity, and no flow control.

Information regarding changes in the state of the dredge shall be digitally logged and transmitted as close to the time of the occurrence as possible. These events can be included in a separate message bundle transmitted to DQM, entered on the “State” tab in the DQM Pipeline Software, or entered online in the DQM State Data Tool.”

ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION

SHOULD BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Amy C. Feemster

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

E-MAILS: amy.c.feemster@usace.army.mil

AND/OR

Katherine Younts katherine.b.younts@usace.army.mil

PHONE: (504) 432-5367

COLLECT CALLS NOT ACCEPTED

NOTE: FOR THE MOST PROMPT REPSONSE, PLEASE SEND ALL QUESTIONS VIA

E-MAIL

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: 2024-LA-2453130806142024

State: Louisiana

County: Plaquemines Parish

Construction Type: Dredging

Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contract Number: W912P823B0056

Project Name: Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Saltwater Barrier Sill OM23135

Description of Work (as clarified): Construction of a saltwater barrier sill located between Mile 63.0 and Mile 64.0 AHP on the Mississippi River.

Date of Decision: 06/14/2024 Expires: 12/14/2024

Modification Number: N/A

Classification Hourly Rate Fringe Benefits

Derrick Operator $17.20 $0.00

Dozer Operator $17.20 $0.00

Dredge 16” “and Over

Deckhand $17.20 $0.00

Dredge Tender Operator $17.20 $0.00

Fireman $17.20 $0.00

First Assistant Engineer $17.20 $0.00

Leverman $17.20 $0.00

Oiler $17.20 $0.00

Second Assistant Engineer $17.20 $0.00

Shoreman $17.20 $0.00

Third Assistant Engineer $17.20 $0.00

Truck Driver $17.20 $0.00

Dredge Under 16” “

Deckhand $17.20 $0.00

Dredge Tender Operator $17.20 $0.00

Leverman $17.20 $0.00

Oiler $17.20 $0.00

Hydraulic Dredging

First Cook $17.20 $0.00

Handyman $17.20 $0.00

Janitor, Cabin Person $17.20 $0.00

Second Cook $17.20 $0.00

Marsh Buggy, Dragline, Oiler. $17.20 $0.00

Marsh Buggy, Dragline, Operator $17.20 $0.00

Self-Propelled Hopper Dredge, Drag

Tender $17.20 $0.00

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

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental. This wage determination is specifically for the project listed above. It cannot be used for any other purpose including contracts and or projects.

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.

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