A22. SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 1 - 25 AUG.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 purpose of this amendment is to add the questions and answ ers, attach site visit sign-in sheet, and remove the follow ing clauses from instructions to bidders: FAR 52.219-14-Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2019-O0003) and 52.291-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Ow ned Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2019-O0003). All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Aug-2022

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 W912P922B0030

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Aug-2022

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 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

25-Aug-2022

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY ENGR DIST ST LOUIS

1222 SPRUCE STREET, RM 4.207

ST LOUIS MO 63103-2833

W912P9 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P922B0030

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

QUESTIONS/ ANSWERS: W912P922B0030 – CARLYLE MAIN DAM PAINTING

1. The existing handrails at the equipment catwalks and piers are called out to be painted under CLIN 0003. There is existing chain link fencing attached to the existing hand-railings that would need to be removed and reinstalled to blast and recoat 100% of the handrailing surfaces. Please confirm that the removal and reinstallation of the chain link fencing is required. *****Yes, the removal and reinstallation of the chain link fence is required.

2. The catwalk steel cannot be 100% accessed without removal and reinstallation of the unpainted grating. Please confirm that the existing grating will need to be removed and then re installed after painting. *****Yes, the existing grating will need to be removed and then re installed after painting.

3. Specification 09 97 02 paragraph 3.3.7.6 Operating House Floors requires the contractor to verify what the existing system on the floor is. Are there any records showing what the existing coatings are on the floors of the operating house? *****The existing floor coating is epoxy.

This was completed approximately 10 years ago by project staff.

4. Specification 00 88 00, paragraph 1.18, page 8 calls for safe removal, handling, temporary storage, and reinstallation of the removable concrete slabs. At the site visit it was observed that the possible lifting points were 100% covered with grout/concrete and the rigging hooks/eyes could not be viewed. There is a detail on drawing S-501 that shows an oblong link at these locations. Please confirm that these do existing. Also, can you provide the approximate weight of the existing removable slabs. *******Yes, the oblong links were there when we regrouted a few years ago. Weight of the removable slabs is estimated to be approximately 6,500 lbs Each.

5. Does the fence along the walkway where the Machinery is get removed or replaced? Removed and put back after painting is complete.

6. Where will the equipment laydown/staging area be? On east and west side of the dam on the top.

7. Do all metal structures underneath (beams) get blasted and painted? All primary and secondary bridge members, bridge bearings, all handrail,catwalk members, and cable trays (along with all attached gussets, stiffeners, ect), are to be blasted and painted under the base bid.

8. Does any machinery get dis-assembled for blast and paint or is it paint in place? Paint in place

9. Do the frames of the lights underneath the bridge get paint? No

10. IS all the conduit included in blast and paint? No conduit is included

11. Does the machinery get painted in the control house? No

12. Does the conduit get paint in the control house? No

13. Do the frames of access hatches on top of the bridge (pedestrian walkway) get blast and paint?No

14. Will the stop logs be blasted and painted where they were setting during the site visit? Yes, unless another location is approved by the government.

15. Does anything get painted on the outside of the control house? No

SITE VISIT SIGN-IN SHEET

See Attachment: Site Visit Sign-In Sheet

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

A. BIDDING MATERIAL – Copies of the Solicitation, Specifications, and drawings forms are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted through the (Contract Opportunities) website at: https://www.sam.gov. Prospective Bidders should submit technical questions concerning this Invitation for Bid via email to Acquisition Business Specialist, Leigh Ann Thomas and Contracting Officer, Kelsey Daniels at the following addresses: leigh.a.thomas@usace.army.mil and Kelsey.m.daniels@usace.army.mil.

BID DOCUMENTS: The following documents must be submitted with a bid:

1. SF 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award

2. Bidding Schedule

3. Representations and Certifications (Section 00600)

4. All amendments must be acknowledged

5. Bid Bond (Standard Form 24), if over $150,000

6. Equipment List

7. Financial

8. Subcontractor Agreements.

9. A statement from the prime to what work will be accomplish by the prime contractor.

B. REQUIRED SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION - By submission of a bid, the bidder acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the beta.SAM.gov database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a bidder ineligible for award. Bidders and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or at:

https://www.sam.gov

(1) Lack of registration in the beta.SAM.gov database will make a bidder ineligible for award. SEE CONTRACT CLAUSE 52.204-7 ENTITLED "System for Award Management”.

(2) Attention to contractor(s): Effective March 22, 2018, you must submit a notarized letter appointing the authorized entity administrator before your registration will be activated. This requirement now applies to both new and existing entities. Make sure your SAM profile includes “all awards” and not just “Federal Assistance Awards” as this option is only for grants and cooperative agreements. Please visit https://www.sam.gov for more information.

C. SITE VISITS – A site visit is scheduled for August 15, 2022, at 10:00AM CST. The visit will take place at the Carlyle Lake Project Office, 801 Lake Road, Carlyle, IL 62231. The Construction Lead and point of contact is Kevin Deiters. The Contracting points of contact are Acquisition Business Specialist, Leigh Ann Thomas and Contracting Officer, Kelsey Daniels.

(1) QUESTIONS regarding this IFB are due by 10:00AM CST on August 22, 2022. Questions shall be submitted to Contracting POC’s at the following email addresses: leigh.a.thomas@usace.army.mil and kelsey.m.daniels@usace.army.mil.

(2) A consolidated list of all questions received, and answers will be posted on https://www.sam.gov.

D. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK - Bidders should visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work and the general and local conditions that can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve bidders from the responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Government will assume no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers or agents prior to the execution of the contract, unless included in the Invitation for Bids, the specifications or related documents. See Section 00700, clause 52.236-3, entitled “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”.

E. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - All submissions to this bid announcement shall be hand carried to the Rend Lake Project Office during normal business hours or submitted electronically via email to Acquisition Business Specialist, Leigh Ann Thomas and Contracting Officer, Kelsey Daniels at the following email addresses:

leigh.a.thomas@usace.army.mil and Kelsey.m.daniels@usace.army.mil. NO paper copies, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Bids will be opened at the time set for opening in the Invitation for Bids. Their content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested. As soon as practicable after bid opening, an abstract of bids will be available through our web page at: https://www.sam.gov Contract Opportunities under attachment Abstract.

File Naming Convention: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

• W912P922B0030-BID-FIRM NAME

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (i.e. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Bidders should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Bidders are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.214-7.

Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

Bid Opening: The Bid Opening will take place at 10:00 AM CST on 06 September 2022, in the Garden View Room located at the Rend Lake Project Office, 11981 Rend City Road, Benton, IL 62812.

There will be a conference phone line available for all unable to attend the bid opening in person.

Bid opening call-in information:

USA Toll-Free: 1-844-800-2712 Access Code: 1990 54 9461

F. BIDDER'S ADDRESS - Prospective bidders should indicate in the offer, the address to which payment and/or correspondence should be mailed, if such address is different from that shown for the bidder on Standard Form 33 Block 15 A-C.

G. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR OPENING BIDS - The right is reserved as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications or drawings or both prior to the date set for opening bids. Such revisions and amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Invitation for Bids. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices bid or both, the date set for opening bids may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing officer will enable bidders to revise their bids. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for opening bids. See Section 00100, clause 52.214-3, “Amendments to Invitations for Bids”.

H. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - Please ensure a NINETY DAY OFFER GUARANTEE on bid.

I. EXPLANATION OF PROVISION/CLAUSE NUMBERS UTILIZED IN THIS

SOLICITATION –

(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions/clauses are numbered as follows: 52.252-1.

(2) Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions/clauses are numbered as follows: 252.204-7000.

J. BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS - To establish its responsibility, the bidder may be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial resources (Including recent financial statements or audits), plans available to be used in performing the work and, if applicable, an approved sub-contracting plan in accordance with FAR 9.104-1. All documents relevant to establish a bidder’s responsibility shall be made available.

(1). Business Integrity-The apparent successful bidder as a condition for award of any contract resulting from this solicitation may be required to execute a certificate related to Business Integrity.

(2). In accordance with the provisions of Subpart 36.201 (Evaluation of Contractor Performance) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Construction Contractor’s performance shall be evaluated throughout the performance or the contract. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) follows the procedures outlined in Engineering Regulation 415-1-17 to fulfill this FAR requirement. For construction contracts awarded at or above $100,000.00, USACE will evaluate Contractor’s Performance and prepare a performance report using the construction contractor appraisal support system (CPAR), which is now a web-based system. After an evaluation (interim or final) is written up by the USACE, the contractor will have the ability to access, review and comment on the evaluation for a period of 30 days. Accessing and using CPAR requires specific software, called PKI certification, which is installed on the user’s computer. The certification is a Department of Defense requirement and was implemented to provide security in electronic transactions. The certification software could cost approximately $110-$125 per certification per year and is purchase from an external certification authorities (ECA) vendor, current information about the PKI certification process and for contacting vendors can be found on the website:

http://www.cpars.gov If the contractor wishes to participate in the performance evaluation process, access to CPAR and PKI certification is the sole responsibility of the contractor.

K. NOTICE OF BONDS AND INSURANCE - The following bid/contract information is applicable only if the bid/contract is over one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000):

(1) BID BONDS: This is applicable only if proposal is over one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). Each bidder shall submit with his bid a Bid Bond (Standard Form 24, REV 8/2016) with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government in the form of twenty percent (20%) of the bid price or three million dollars ($3,000,000) whichever is lesser.

The bid bond penalty may be expressed in terms of a percentage or may be expressed in dollars and cents. See Section 00700, clause 52.228-1, entitled “Bid Guarantee”.

(2) PERFORMANCE BONDS. The penal amount of the performance bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received within ten (10) days after receipt of contract award. See Section 00700, clause 52.228-15, entitled “Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction”.

(3) PAYMENT BONDS: Within ten (10) days after receipt of contract award to the bidder whom award is made, one (1) bond, with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government shall be furnished; namely a Payment Bond (Standard Form 25A, REV. 8/2016).

The penal amount of such bonds shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

See Section 00700, clause 52.228-15, entitled “Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction”.

(4) INSURANCE: The accepted bidder shall provide adequate insurance, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of contract award. See Section 00800, entitled Special Contract Requirements.

L. POST AWARD SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - Within ten (10) days after receipt of contract award, the contractor shall submit an acceptable performance bond, payment bond and certificate of insurance. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice of award, the contractor shall provide an approved Accident Prevention Plan, Environmental Protection Plan and Quality Control Plan. (See Section 00 80 00) Within ten

(10) days prior to commencement of work under this contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer’s Chief of Security, a list of all Personnel, Vehicles and Equipment that may be used during the construction work under this contract. (See Sections 00800)

M. NEGOTIATIONS AFTER SEALED BIDDING - The Government has the option to reject all bids received in response to the sealed bid advertisement and initiate negotiation.

Negotiations will include soliciting offers from each responsible bidder that submits a bid in response to the Invitation for Bids. If, after bid opening, the Contracting Officer determines that negotiations are in the best interest of the Government; the following steps will be followed:

(a) An amendment to the sealed bid advertisement will be issued to each responsible bidder changing the Invitation for Bids Number to Request for Proposals Number.

The amendment will also make any necessary changes to the scope of the work.

(b) A cover letter signed by the negotiator will accompany the amendment explaining the procedures to be followed during negotiations.

NOTES

NOTE 1: Bidders shall furnish unit prices for all items listed on the schedule of bid items, which require unit prices.

If the bidder fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required items but does furnish an extended total or an estimated amount for such items, the Government will deem his unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended estimated amount for that line item by the quantity. IF THE BIDDER OMITS BOTH THE

UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENDED ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY ITEM, HIS BID WILL BE

DECLARED NONRESPONSIVE.

In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the extended total, the unit price will be held to be the intended bid. If the bidder shows only the total price but fails to enter a unit price, the total divided by the estimated quantity will be held to be the intended unit price. Any bid price for items indicated above which are unbalanced as to price may be rejected as non-responsive. An unbalanced bid is one which is based on price significantly less than cost for some work and price which is significantly overstated for other work. Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

NOTE 2: If a bid or modification to a bid based on unit prices is submitted and provides for a lump sum adjustment to the total estimated cost, the application of the lump sum adjustment to each unit price, including lump sum units, in bid schedule must be stated, or, if it is not stated, the bidder agrees that the lump sum adjustment shall be applied on a pro rata basis to every unit price in the bid schedule.

NOTE 3: Bidders are cautioned to read Contract Clause entitled "FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (MAY 2014) located in Section 00100.

AC = Acre CF = Cubic Feet CY = Cubic Yard DH = Miles EA = Each FC = 1000 Cubic Feet FT = Foot HF = 100 Feet HH = 100 Cubic Feet HL = 100 Linear Feet HR = Hours HS = 100 Square Feet HY = 100 Yards LB = Pound LF = Linear Foot LH = Labor Hour JA = Job (lump sum) LY = Linear Yard MO = Months SB = Square Mile SF = Square Foot SQ = Square SY = Square Yard TL = 1000 Linear Feet TN = Net Ton UN = Unit YD = Yard YL = 100 Linear Yards YM = Cubic Yards Per Mile All quantities are estimated except where unit is given as "JA" or "EA".

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