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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

Amendment necessary to add additional information about the requirement to add gravel to the shoulder area. All other aspects remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-May-2015

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 W912WJ-15-Q-0144

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Apr-2015

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

18-May-2015

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

ERIN.E.BRADLEY@USACE.ARMY.MILEMAIL:978-318-8195TEL:

ERIN E BRADLEY / ADDED BY UPASS

W912WJ-15-Q-0144

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from Requirement to Install Crushed Gravel Along Road Shoulders at the Winhall Brook Camping Area, Ball Mountain Lake project; In accordance with the attached Statement of Work. to Requirement to Install approximately 58 cubic yards along 6,258 linear feet of crushed gravel along each shoulder of the newly paved access road and dump station area at the Winhall Brook Camping Area, Ball Mountain Lake project; In accordance with the attached Statement of Work. .

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

ASPHALT PAVING

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

WINHALL BROOK CAMPING AREA

BALL MOUNTAIN LAKE

JAMAICA, VT

Scope of Work

April 2015

I. General

1. Scope of work

Provide all materials, labor, testing, and equipment for performing all operations necessary to complete the following work:

Provide approximately 5,261 square yards of new hot mix bituminous concrete pavement

(hereinafter “asphalt pavement”) on compacted gravel sub-base along a portion of access road. The access road is approximately 16 feet wide for 2,225 feet and 13 feet wide for approximately 904 feet. Finished surface of asphalt pavement shall match existing drainage patterns.

Install approximately 58 cubic yards along 6,258 linear feet of crushed gravel along each shoulder of the newly paved access road and dump station area.

2. Location The Winhall Brook Camping Area is located on the West River at 919 Winhall Station Road in South Londonderry, Vermont. The camping area is part of the Ball Mountain Lake flood control project. The project office is located at 88 Ball Mountain Lane, Jamaica, Vermont.

3. Site Visit Contact the Technical Point of Contact Dale Berkness at the Ball Mountain Lake Project Office at 978-318-8459 or Dale.H.Berkness@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule Work shall commence within 14 days after the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The entire work shall be completed and ready for use no later than 60 days after NTP. The Government shall be given 7 days notice prior to the start of work. The project area will be open to the Contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

5. Safety

The Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest edition of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements, COE EM 385-1-1. A copy of COE EM 385-1-1 is available for reference at the project office or may be viewed at the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385- 1-1.pdf.

The Contractor shall also comply with all OSHA work safety standards. The project staff can and will order the cessation of work at any time should the safety of employees and visitors become jeopardized.

6. Preconstruction Conference

Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Preconstruction Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Preconstruction conference the contractor shall provide to the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Preconstruction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors)

iii. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

viii. Invoice and payment

7. Permits

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

8. Security

The Contractor shall comply with all established security policies at Ball Mountain Lake.

Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least a 24 hour notice of any such closure.

9. Contractor Conduct

Alcohol and firearms are prohibited on project grounds. Contractor and employees shall comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

10. Payment

Payment will be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 88 Ball Mountain Lane Jamaica, VT 05343

Or Emailed to Dale.H.Berkness@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1.1. Existing Conditions:

Refer to the attached Figure 1 (informational plan) and informational photos. The campground’s Slason Bridge which is the access from the north to the south of the campground is rated for only 16 tons. Any trucks and/or equipment over this limit will need to access the campground from Cohen Road.

1.2. Requests for Information:

Requests concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact at the Ball Mountain Lake Dam Project Office at 978-318-8459, or dale.h.berkness@usace.army.mil.

1.3. Submittals:

Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted for review and accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

1.3.1. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

1.3.2. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

1.3.3. Product Data: Submit product information and job mix formula. Submit for approval 4 copies of the supplier’s job mix formula at least 10 working days prior to commencing any paving work.

1.3.4. Installer Qualifications

1.3.5. Manufacturer Qualifications

1.3.6. Material Certification: Certify products are produced at a plant approved by

Vermont Agency of Transportation (VT AOT) and that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.3.7. Waybills and Delivery Tickets: Submit certified waybills and certified delivery tickets for all aggregates and asphalt materials used in the actual work. Final payment will not be made to the Contractor until all waybills and delivery tickets have been received by the Technical Point of Contact.

1.3.8. Submit the results of all laboratory and field tests.

1.3.9. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for all chemicals used on the project.

1.4. Clean Up:

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government.

Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

1.5. Government Resources:

The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, water, electricity, telephone services, or other resources. The Contractor may use the sanitary facilities at the Ball Mountain Lake Dam project office but must proceed directly to and from the sanitary facilities.

1.6. Environmental Protection:

The Contractor is responsible for sediment control during any earth-disturbing activities.

Select and maintain temporary sediment controls such that water quality standards are not violated as a result of construction activities. Areas of bare soil shall be kept to a minimum during construction operations. Prevent sediment laden runoff from entering waterbodies, drainage inlets, and environmentally sensitive areas. Sediment controls may include, but are not limited to, entrenched staked straw bales, entrenched sediment (silt) fence, compost filter socks, or wattles. Remove all temporary sediment controls during final clean-up and prior to demobilization.

1.7. Omissions:

This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable and functional product.

1.8. Quality Assurance:

The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

1.9. Other Contracts:

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

1.10. Receiving and Storing Materials:

The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods.

Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to Contractor equipment or material.

1.11. Traffic Control:

The contractor is responsible for safely controlling and protecting traffic on affected roads during the construction period to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

Part 2 Products:

2.1. References:

2.1.1. VT AOT State Standard: The Vermont Agency of Transportation’s Standard

Specifications for the Construction Book (2011), to include supplemental specifications, and special provisions and attentions.

2.1.2. ASTM and AASHTO references as specified herein.

2.2. Asphalt Pavement:

Asphalt pavement materials and mixtures for the binder and wearing (top) courses, and tack coat shall be obtained from a supplier regularly producing bituminous concrete that is in accordance with and meets the requirements of sections 406 and 702 of the VT AOT State Standard. Approval of the asphalt materials and mixtures shall be contingent upon the conformance of the completed asphalt pavement mix to the specification requirements, including adherence to the supplier’s current job mix formulas within specific tolerance limits.

2.2.1. Binder Course - The binder course shall be designed in conformance with the design criteria of the VT AOT State Standard, Table 406.03A, Type II, and Table 406.03B for Bituminous Concrete Pavement.

2.2.2. Wearing Course - The wearing (top) course shall be designed in conformance with the design criteria of the VT AOT State Standard, Table 406.03A, Types III, and Table 406.03B for Bituminous Concrete Pavement.

2.2.3. Asphalt Binder - The asphalt binder shall be Performance-Graded (PG) PG 58-28 and conform to the applicable requirements of section 702.02 of the VT AOT State Standard.

2.2.4. Tack Coat - The tack coat shall be emulsified asphalt conforming to ASTM D 977 grade RS-1.

2.2.5. Mix Design: The Marshall Method of Mix Design shall be used to develop a mix to meet the specified design criteria. A copy of all test data, including graphs, used in developing the mix may be required with the submittal of the mix design.

2.2.6. The job-mix formula for each mixture shall establish a single percentage of aggregate passing each sieve and a single percentage of bituminous material shall be added to the aggregate. No change in the job-mix formula may be made without written approval of the Contracting Officer. The job-mix formula shall fall within the master range specified in Table 406.03A of the VT AOT State Standard. Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for a approval a mix design to include the following : cold feed and hot bin grading; mixing times; the percentage of each ingredient including bitumen; the job-mix formula from such a combination; and the optimum mixing and compaction temperatures as required in the Marshall Method of Mix Design.

2.3. Aggregate for Shoulders:

2.3.1. Material shall conform to the requirements of section 704.12 of the VT AOT State

Standard for processed crushed gravel shoulder material. The percent of wear when tested in accordance with AASHTO T 96 shall be not more than 40 percent for material used as aggregate surface course or not more than 50 percent for material used as aggregate shoulders.

Part 3 Execution:

3.1. Quality Assurance:

3.1.1. Manufacturer and Installer Qualifications

3.1.1.1. Manufacturer Qualifications: Engage a firm experienced in manufacturing asphalt pavement asphalt similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

3.1.1.2. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who has completed hot-mix asphalt paving similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

3.2. Crushed Gravel Subbase:

3.2.1. Subbase

The existing crushed gravel subbase shall be shaped and compacted to maintain specified lines and grades and to provide a subbase that is in a smooth condition free of holes and ruts. If the hauling equipment causes ruts in the subbase the equipment shall be operated only on the course being placed behind the spreading equipment.

3.2.2. Placement

3.2.2.1. Prior to placement, the Contractor shall walk with the Technical Point of Contact and mark the limits of work for the access road.

3.2.2.2. Place, spread and compact crushed gravel subbase material in conformance with the requirements of section 301 of the VT AOT State Standard. New crushed gravel shall be placed on a surface that is unfrozen, free from snow and ice. In no case shall the relative density be no less than 95% when tested in accordance with the requirements of section 301.

3.2.2.3. After the installation and compaction of the subbase material, there shall be no hauling over the subbase other than the delivery of material for the asphalt binder course.

3.3. Bituminous Concrete Pavement:

3.3.1. General

3.3.1.1. Do not apply asphalt materials if compacted subbase material is wet or excessively damp.

3.3.1.2. The asphalt paving equipment, weather limitations, job mix formula, mixing, construction methods, compaction, finishing, tolerance, and protection shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate sections of the VT AOT State Standard for the type of material specified.

3.3.1.3. Temperature of the asphalt material leaving the plant and at the time of placing shall be within the temperature ranges as specified in section 406 of the VT AOT State Standard.

3.3.2. Placing Asphalt Pavement

3.3.2.1. Verify the following: Subbase is prepared and compacted to the density specified herein, and is dry and ready to support paving; and that the gradients and elevations of the subbase are correct.

3.3.2.2. Unless otherwise directed, asphalt pavement shall not be placed when the temperature of the subbase material or when the ambient air temperature is below 40 degrees F.

3.3.2.3. Install asphalt pavement in accordance with sections 406 of the VT AOT State Standard.

3.3.2.4. Place the binder course in one 2-inch compacted thick layer and wearing (top) course in one 1-inch compacted thick layer. The thicknesses shall not be less than indicated after compaction.

3.3.2.5. Prior to placing the wearing (top) course, verify that the binder course is compacted to the specified thickness and density.

3.3.2.6. Prior to placement of wearing (top) course a tack coat shall be applied to the surface of the new binder course. The tack coat shall be applied at a uniform rate as specified in section 406.12 of the VT AOT State Standard.

The binder course shall be cleaned of all foreign matter and loose material, and shall be dry prior to placing the tack coat. The temperature of the tack coat shall range between 75 degrees F and 130 degrees F at the time of application. The application shall be made just prior to placement of the wearing (top) course, but not more than 24 hours after placement of binder course, and shall progress sufficiently ahead of the paving so that the surface of the binder course remains "tacky." Tack coat shall not be applied when weather conditions would prevent the proper application and curing of the tack coat. The tack coat shall be uniformly applied with an approved applicator.

3.3.2.7. Clean surface of binder course and apply tack coat within 2 hours of placing wearing (top) course. Wearing (top) course shall be placed within 24 hours of placing and compacting binder course.

3.3.2.8. Where new asphalt pavement meets the existing asphalt pavement, provide a transition area over a minimum of 10 feet to provide a smooth transition of new to existing asphalt pavement.

3.3.2.9. Compact each course by rolling to specified density and thickness in accordance with section 406 of the VT AOT State Standard. Do not displace or extrude pavement from position. Hand compact in areas inaccessible to rolling equipment.

3.3.2.10. Perform rolling with consecutive passes to achieve even and smooth finish without roller marks.

3.3.2.11. Finish asphalt pavement shall conform to surface tolerances as specified in section 406.16 of the VT AOT State Standard.

3.3.3. Joints

Joints shall conform to section 406.15 of the VT AOT State Standard.

3.3.4. Correcting Deficient Areas

Mixtures that become contaminated or are defective shall be removed to the full thickness of the course. Edges of the area to be removed shall be cut so that sides are perpendicular and parallel to the direction of traffic and so that the edges are vertical. Edges shall be sprayed with tack coat. Fresh paving mixture shall be placed in the excavated areas in sufficient quantity so that the finished surface will conform to the lines and grade, and smoothness requirements. Asphalt paving mixture shall be compacted to the density specified herein. Skin patching of an area that has been rolled is not permitted.

3.4. Crushed Gravel Shoulders:

3.4.1. Prior to placement of crushed aggregate, prepare and compact the shoulder subgrade along the edges of the newly paved areas.

3.4.2. Place, grade, and compact crushed aggregate in accordance with section 402 of the VT AOT State Standard along the shoulders of the newly paved areas to the finished elevation of the asphalt pavement. The crushed gravel shall be spread, feathered, and compacted at a slope of 4H:1V to match the outer edge of the shoulders. Water shall be added to the crushed gravel to facilitate compaction.

Compaction shall be done by hand or with a plate vibrator and compacted to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

3.5. Field Sampling and Quality Control Testing:

3.5.1. General:

3.5.1.1. Field sampling and quality control testing shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor and shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Sampling and testing shall be performed by an approved commercial testing laboratory, or by the Contractor subject to approval of the Technical Point of Contact.

3.5.1.2. Field sampling and testing shall be repeated as necessary or as directed by the Technical Point of Contact to ensure the required thicknesses and compaction are being achieved and that the materials are in compliance with the specifications. Materials not properly placed or areas not properly compacted, or not meeting grade and smoothness requirements shall be removed and replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

3.5.2. Bituminous Concrete Pavement:

3.5.2.1. Grade and Surface Smoothness Tests: Comply with the requirements of divisions 400 and 700 of the VT AOT State Standards.

3.5.2.2. Laboratory and Field Density Tests: Comply with the requirements of divisions 400 and 700 of the VT AOT State Standards.

3.5.2.3. Reporting Test Results:

Copies of all laboratory and field tests shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of completion of the test. The recording forms shall include all data collected, calculations, final test results, compaction equipment, number of passes, layer thicknesses, recommendations and changes made in the field based on the test results, the weather conditions, type and number of tests, test instrument calibration data, and any other pertinent data. The Contractor shall maintain current copies of the test reports at the project field office for the duration of the project.

3.5.3. Final Clean-up

3.5.3.1. Remove all debris, rubbish, and excess material from the work area.

3.5.3.2. Remove excess asphalt material, and granular subbase materials from the site and legally dispose of them in an EPA-approved landfill. Do not allow excavated materials to accumulate on-site.

ASPHALT PAVING

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

WINHALL BROOK CAMPING AREA

BALL MOUNTAIN LAKE

JAMAICA, VT

Scope of Work

Informational Plan

Figure 1: Plan of areas to be paved

WINHALL BROOK CAMPING AREA

BALL MOUNTAIN LAKE

JAMAICA, VT

Informational Photos

Photo Number 1: Existing Conditions; Typical Road to be Paved

WINHALL BROOK CAMPING AREA

BALL MOUNTAIN LAKE

JAMAICA, VT

Photo Number 2: Existing Conditions; Typical Road to be Paved

WINHALL BROOK CAMPING AREA

BALL MOUNTAIN LAKE

JAMAICA, VT

Photo Number 3: Existing Conditions; Typical Road to be Paved

WINHALL BROOK CAMPING AREA

BALL MOUNTAIN LAKE

JAMAICA, VT

Photo Number 4: Existing Conditions; Typical Road to be Paved

(End of Summary of Changes)