A22 Amenment 0002 W912P921R0036.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.

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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 solicitation number is hereby being amended to upload the questions and responses to SAM.gov. The proposal due date has been extended to 10:00 AM Central on Tuesday, 13 July 2021.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912P921R0036

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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.

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CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY ENGR DIST ST LOUIS

1222 SPRUCE STREET, RM 4.207

ST LOUIS MO 63103-2833

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The contractor period of performance end date has increased by 185 days from 365 days to 550 days.

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

NASA Stennis Space Center Navigation Lock Miter Gate Rehabilitation

Questions & Responses

1. For Volume I, Factor 3, Past Performance - Would the Government consider accepting CPARS in lieu of

PPQs?

RESPONSE: PPQs are required and will not be accepted in lieu of CPARs.

2. In which file are the Appendices located? I am unable to find Appendix A (PPQ) and Appendix C (Small Business Participation Commitment Document) in any of the solicitation files.

RESPONSE: A copy of Appendix A (PPQ) and Appendix C added in Amendment #2

3. Can the approximate weight of silt and debris in the gates be provided?

RESPONSE: Data is not currently available. Contractor shall use their best judgement.

4. Since we have still not seen mechanical drawings uploaded to SAM.gov, thus giving critical suppliers for the contract less than one week to review and ask questions, can the due date for questions be extended to June 25th?

RESPONSE: Mechanical and Reference drawings were added in Amendment #1. The due date for questions shall not be extended.

5. What is the load limit on the bascule bridge?

RESPONSE: A Load Rating Report for the Trent Lott Bascule Bridge has been provided in Amendment #2.

6. At the site visit, it was discussed that the locks cannot be fully dewatered due to a geotechnical limit state on the lock walls. Can geotechnical reports or data (i.e. boring logs) be provided for the site?

RESPONSE: A Lock Investigation Report, Navigation Lock & Bascule Bridge (USACE Mobile District, 2008) has been provided in Amendment #2.

7. Can a wage for Divers and Dive Tenders be provided?

RESPONSE: Divers and Dive Tenders shall be classified as carpenter on Davis Bacon Wage Determination.

8. File sizes for electronic submittal will likely be too large to email. Will we need to request a link for drop-off of the proposal, and if so what day do we need to do this by?

RESPONSE: Proposal submission will be via email only. The maximum size for files per email is 25 Megabytes (MB). Proposal must be submitted in Adobe PDF format. Each volume shall be submitted as a separate file.

9. We cannot find referenced Appendix A (Past Performance Questionnaire) or Appendix C (Small Business Participation Commitment Document) in the Solicitation.

10. Do subcontractor past performance documents count towards the 2 to 5 total projects allowed for Volume I, Factor 3 – Past Performance? Or will additional projects be allowed for subcontractors (i.e. 2-5 for the Prime contractor and up to 5 for each Subcontractor)?

RESPONSE: PPQs submitted for major subcontractors are counted towards the maximum of five (5) total projects allowed for Volume I, Factor 3 – Past Performance.

11. Does the Government have a date range in which the lock closure must occur?

RESPONSE: There is not a specified date range for the lock closure and is up to the contractor. Offerors schedule shall detail the planned dates for any lock closure.

12. Are digital signatures acceptable on proposal documents?

RESPONSE: Digital signatures are acceptable.

13. Page 29 of 73, TAB A: Factor 4 – Small Business Participation Plan requires that all offerors complete a Small Business Participation Commitment Document (Appendix C), in accordance with DFARS

215.304. Can you please provide the Appendix C document?

14. Would we be able to get a copy of the sign in sheet for the pre-bid meeting?

RESPONSE: A copy of the Pre-Bid Site Visit Sign-in Sheet was provided in Amendment #1.

15. Currently, the proposals are due Tuesday July 6, which is the day after the observance of the 4th of July (July 5th). Would the Government consider extending the date a couple days, as many subcontractors and specialty trade contractors will also be closed for the holiday. As it stands, subs typically don’t provide numbers until the very close to the date bids/proposals are due, and with the holiday the day before, it is likely competitive pricing won’t be received.

RESPONSE: The proposal due date has been extended to 10:00 AM Central on Tuesday, 13 July 2021.

16. Proposals are to be submitted by email. Due to the potential volume sizes, instead of sending multiple emails with the volumes, would the Government consider providing links to the DoD SAFE Upload site? This would allow offerors to submit all required volumes at one time, and would provide a distinct date/time stamp for submittal/receipt

RESPONSE: Proposal submission will be via email only. The maximum size for files per email is 25 Megabytes (MB). Proposal must be submitted in Adobe PDF format. Each volume shall be submitted as a separate file.

17. Due to the fact that this solicitation requires us to “hold” our pricing for 90 calendar days for acceptance and given the recent uncertainty in materials and labor costs; would the government consider including the FAR Clause 52.216-4, Economic Price Adjustment for Labor and Material in this solicitation?

RESPONSE: FAR Clause 52.216-4, Economic Price Adjustment for Labor and Material has been added to the Solicitation.

18. Looking into the solicitation documents for the Bid Bond info, I was not able to find it. Could you please help me find it or tell me what it is so we can start the process of requesting our bond?

RESPONSE: FAR Clause 52.228-1 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee has been added to the Solicitation.

19. Due to the significant proposal effort required for the specialty nature of this work, and the observed holiday date on July 5, 2021, we request a one week bid date extension to July 13, 2021 or later.

20. Mechanical Drawing Sheets M-101 through M-502 were not provided. Can those be uploaded?

RESPONSE: Mechanical and Reference drawings were added in Amendment #1.

21. Can the reference drawings listed on Sheet G-002 be provided?

22. The solicitation states on page 27 that Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are provided as Appendix A and on page 29 that the Small Business Participation Commitment Document is provided as Appendix C.

However, the solicitation does not appear to include any appendix documents. Will the Government provide these appendix documents in an upcoming amendment?

23. If offerors submit projects completed for the federal government in Factor 3 - Past Performance, will the Government allow for submittal of completed CPAR evaluations in lieu of Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs)?

RESPONSE: PPQs are required and will not be accepted in lieu of CPARs.

24. Please make available as-built drawings of the existing gates and other relevant structures for this work.

25. Could you provide us the as-built drawings for the miter gates?

26. I noticed on the solicitation W912P921R0036 that the period of performance has different information. The form 1442 states 365 days after receiving the notice to proceed, but on page 15 of section L it states 365 days from date of award. Can you please clarify which of these is correct please?

RESPONSE: The Period of Performance has been extended to 550 days from Notice to Proceed.

27. I know the initial release of the referenced solicitation is listed as a "Draft", but if you didn't know already, I want to make you aware that the "M" Drawings (M-101 thru M-502) were not included in the drawings PDF file, as referenced on Drawing Sheet G-001. Additionally, there were not any "Reference" drawings included as referenced on Drawing Sheet G-002.

28. On page 26 of 73 of the Solicitation states, "To be considered recent work must have been completed within the last five (5) years." Because the past administration cut funding between 2017 and 2020 on the defense contracts, it greatly limited the amount of similar/relevant type work that was available for contractors to complete these past few years. The solicitation is requesting specialized experience on similar structures, but with the limited work, that greatly diminishes the projects a contractor could submit. Can that requirement be extended from the past 5 years to the past 10 years? This will allow more competent contractors to compete.

RESPONSE: The definition of “recent” work has been amended to must have been completed within the last ten (10) years.

29. For Past Performance will the Government accept work still under contract? Can we consider a project that is over 50% complete if we have a current contract with USACE that has had additional work amounting to an increase of over 150% of the original contract?

RESPONSE: Any project may be submitted for consideration as relevant. However, to be considered recent work must have been substantially completed within the last ten (10) years.

30. Page 29 of 73, TAB A: Factor 4 – Small Business Participation Plan requires that all offerors complete a Small Business Participation Commitment Document (Appendix C), in accordance with DFARS

215.304. Can you please provide the Appendix C document?

31. Is it possible to extend the period of performance to 730 days?

RESPONSE: The Period of Performance has been extended to 550 days to allow for increased flexibility.

32. Is it possible to extend the bid due date 1 week? This would allow time to review the drawings in the amendment that recently came out and allow enough time to prepare our plan.

33. Regarding the electronic submittal, what is the maximum size of file(s) per email?

RESPONSE: The maximum size for files per email is 25 Megabytes (MB). Proposal must be submitted in Adobe PDF format. Each volume shall be submitted as a separate file.

34. Do you have as built drawings of the cylinders you could share for the NASA Stennis Space Center Miter Gate Rehabilitation Construction Contract? If not, would replacement cylinders be a solution for the

USACE?

RESPONSE: Mechanical and Reference drawings were added in Amendment #1. The cylinders shall be rehabbed according to the specifications and not replaced.

35. Concerning bid item number A0021 Hydraulic Cylinder Rehabilitation, what is the anticipated scope of work for this item? On document # A02 Mechanical Drawings FINAL Sheet Nos. M-101 and M-102, hydraulic piping is shown under hydraulic cylinder rehabilitation. Will the actual hydraulic cylinders be removed and refurbished or is the rehabilitation strictly pertaining to new hydraulic piping? During the site visit, it was noted that the cylinder rods for the miter gates and tainter valves show signs of degradation. Additionally, the tie rod bolts for the miter gates have significant rust build up that may lead to cylinder failure in the future.

RESPONSE: The scope of Hydraulic Cylinder Rehabilitation is defined in Section 35 05 40 of the Specifications.

36. There is a cylinder drawing on 200CL-M010 of A02 Mech Reference Drwgs. Are there any more detailed drawings for the hydraulic cylinder assemblies to provide better information regarding what parts and pieces would be required to conduct a hydraulic cylinder refurbishment?

RESPONSE: The Mechanical and Reference drawings included in Amendment #1 represent the extent of available information for the hydraulic cylinder assemblies.

37. Please provide the PPQ form referenced in Appendix A (missing) of Section L Tech Proposal Tab C Factor 3 Past Performance Item (k). (Sol. Page 27/73).

RESPONSE:A copy of Appendix A (PPQ) and Appendix C added in Amendment #2

38. Please clarify the following. At the pre-bid meeting, the Corps indicated the Stennis lock was required to be operational during hurricane season (defined in 00 08 00 Section 1.12 as June 1- Nov. 30).

a. This requirement is not included in the bid documents. Please confirm this requirement.

b. What is intended to be the minimum “operational” criteria for the lock?

c. Please indicate the scheduled award date of this contract.

d. The project duration of 365 cal. days does not appear to be enough time if the lock has to operational 180 cal. days of contract time.

RESPONSE: There is not a specified date range for the lock closure and is up to the contractor. Offerors schedule shall detail the planned dates for any lock closure. The anticipated award date is currently August 2021. Offerors should use an anticipated Notice to Proceed date of 01 September 2021 for proposed schedules. Note that these dates could change. The Period of Performance has been extended to 550 days to allow for increased flexibility.

39. Due to the complexity of the work, bid submittal requirements, and scheduled federal holiday, we request an at least one week extension of the bid period.

40. Is the Mississippi state gross receipts tax to be included?

RESPONSE: Contact Mississippi Department of Revenue for applicable state tax exemptions.

41. Is long shore men insurance to be included as part of the Miller Act?

RESPONSE: Insurance requirements are described in FAR 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on A Government Installation and the required insurance text included the solicitation.

42. Is builders risk insurance to be included? There are no limits.

RESPONSE: Insurance requirements are described in FAR 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on A Government Installation and the required insurance text included the solicitation.

43. As noted at the pre-bid what will be the requirements for hurricanes?

RESPONSE: There is not a specified date range for the lock closure and is up to the contractor. Offerors schedule shall detail the planned dates for any lock closure. The Period of Performance has been extended to 550 days to allow for increased flexibility.

44. I want to make you aware that the "M" Drawings (M-101 thru M-502) were not included in the drawings PDF file, as referenced on Drawing Sheet G-001.

45. There were not any "Reference" drawings included as referenced on Drawing Sheet G-002.

46. Can the contractor use the barge dock area as a laydown area for the miter gates in lieu of using deck barges and can the rehabilitation work be completed at this location?

RESPONSE: The barge dock area is available for Contractor use. The Government will consider reasonable alternatives to the use of deck barges if advantageous to the Government.

47. What is the allowable surcharge loadings at the barge dock area?

RESPONSE: No data is currently available related to allowable loadings.

48. What are the allowable surcharge loadings on the ground, adjacent to the lock, at the closest locations to the miter gates? And should the contractor be aware of any susceptible utilities underground?

RESPONSE: No data is currently available related to allowable loadings. No research has been conducted related to the location of underground utilities located at the site.

49. What is the bridge capacity or rating of the bascule bridge over the waterway?

RESPONSE: A Load Rating Report for the Trent Lott Bascule Bridge has been provided in Amendment #2.

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been added by reference:

52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment-Labor and Material JAN 2017

The following have been added by full text:

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall 20% percent of the bid price or 3,000,000.00 whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of provision)

The following have been modified:

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 550 days after the contractor received the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)