Amendment_W912WJ-16-B-0011-0002.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

Amendment is necessary to post the Site Visit Attendance List and post the responses to the requests for information. The Amendment is also necessary to amend the follow ing:

Specifications sections:

Section 01 50 00 “Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls” Section 35 31 19 “Stone Dike Repairs” Section 01 22 00 “Measurement and Payment” Plans:

507 C-303 All other aspects remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Aug-2016

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-16-B-0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Aug-2016

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

26-Aug-2016

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.

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See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W912WJ-16-B-0011

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION 00 41 00

BIDDING SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

Refer to Section 01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.1 LINE ITEMS

Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit

Unit Price

Estimated Amount

BASE BID ITEMS

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization

JOB

Major Repair Work

Minor Repair Work (See Note 3)

OPTIONAL BID ITEMS

0004 Additional Minor Repair Work #1 (See Notes 3 & 4)

0005 Additional Minor Repair Work #2 (See Notes 3 & 4)

TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT $_________________________

1.2 BID NOTES

Note 1: Bidders must bid all items. The work will be awarded as a whole to one bidder. Offers will be evaluated and the low bidder determined by the Total Estimated Amount for Line Items 0001 through 0005

Note 2: All work shall be completed within the time period specified in Section 00 80 00 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Subpart "COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-10."

Note 3: Line Item Numbers 0003, 0004 and 0005 are a quantity of 1 Job as listed on the Bidding Schedule. These Jobs include 5 minor repairs each, in accordance with the Specifications.

Note 4: Line Item Numbers 0004 and 0005 are Optional Bid Items that may, at the option of the Government, be exercised at any time up to receipt by the Contractor of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). If the Optional Item is awarded, no additional calendar days will be added to the project duration.

-- End of Bidding Schedule --

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO RFI'S

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

1. What is the maximum weight of the stone that will be required to be placed/moved?

RESPONSE: The contractor can expect to handle existing stones up to 10 tons. Maximum weight of new stones shall be as specified under subpart 2.1.1 in contract specification Section 35 31

19, Stone Dike Repairs.

2. Please define a minor repair for the purpose of bidding?

RESPONSE: Refer to subpart 1.1.2.1.a(2) in contract specification Section 01 11 00, Summary of

Work and “Minor Repair Area Notes” on revised contract drawing Sheet C‐303. Revisions to contract drawing sheet C‐303 are noted as Revision 1, dated 8/24/2016.

3. How do I price a minor repair?

RESPONSE: The Government may not dictate how to price specific elements of the Bid

Schedule. The Contractor should refer back to subpart 1.1.2.1.a(2) in contract specification

Section 01 11 00, Summary of Work and “Minor Repair Area Notes” on contract drawing Sheet

C‐303 for more information to prepare their Bid.

4. Please quantify the minor repairs in both the option and the base bid?

RESPONSE: The number of minor repairs for both the base bid and optional items are noted under Line Items 0003, 0004, and 0005 in contract specification Section 01 22 00, Measurement and Payment.

5. Is a crane required for this Job? What are the Equipment Requirements for the Crane?

RESPONSE: It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine means and methods for accomplishing the work of this contract.

6. Is there anything in the Specs about Scratching or Gouging the Stones when placing or moving them?

RESPONSE: No.

7. Are we required to refuel in the laydown area?

RESPONSE: Fueling (refueling) shall only occur in the contractor’s designated temporary staging and storage area or at locations where the construction equipment is set up along the stone dike. Fueling shall meet the requirements of subpart 3.4.6 under contract specification Section

01 50 00, Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls.

8. Is there public access to the site?

RESPONSE: No, to gain access to the site you will need to make arrangements with Kerin McCall, a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the planned site visit.

Kerin McCall Environmental Technician Town of Plymouth 508‐747‐1620 x201

9. Can equipment be left in the work area or does it need to return to the laydown area during non‐working hours?

RESPONSE: All equipment must be stored in the contractor’s designated temporary staging and storage area during non‐working hours. Refer to subpart 3.4.3.b in contract specification

Section 01 50 00, Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls.

10. Is funding in place for this Job?

RESPONSE: Yes

11. Please clarify that the duration is 120 cd and complete by 31MAR2017, is the latest to finish the job?

RESPONSE: The duration of the contract as specified under Part 1.1 in contract solicitation

Section 00 80 00 (Special Contract Requirements) takes into consideration that all work will be completed on or before 31 March 2017.

12. Can the Period of Performance be extended if needed?

RESPONSE: No.

13. How many hours of the day can the contractor perform work? Can work be performed

24hr/day?

RESPONSE: Refer to subpart 1.10.2 in contract specification Section 01 11 00, Summary of

Work.

14. When will the contract be awarded?

RESPONSE: The Government intends to make a Contract Award Prior to September 30, 2016.

15. Can surrounding area stones from the apron be used for the repair efforts?

RESPONSE: Apron stones are stones that range in size from 250 to 2000 pounds. Existing stones that are at least 1 ton in size can be used within the cross‐section of the stone dike. Also refer to General Repair Note #11 on contract drawing Sheet C‐303.

16. Can materials be stock piled on the worksite (Dike Apron)?

RESPONSE: Refer to part 3.3 in contract specification Section 35 31 19, Stone Dike Repairs.

17. C303, Note 3 please quantify “Smooth Transition”?

RESPONSE: A “smooth transition” is accomplished by adjusting up to two stone diameters within the non‐repair areas such that the transition line between repair and non‐repair areas meet the requirements of the crest width and side slopes, and the construction tolerances specified under

Part 1.6 in contract specification Section 35 31 19, Stone Dike Repairs.

18. How do you create a “Smooth Transition” to the repair area? How wide are the repair areas?

the non‐repair areas such that the transition line between repair and non‐repair areas meet the requirements of the crest width and side slopes, and the construction tolerances specified under

Part 1.6 in contract specification Section 35 31 19, Stone Dike Repairs. The length (width) of the major repair areas are as noted on the contract drawings. The length (width) of the minor repair areas are as noted under Minor Repair Area Note #1 on contract drawing Sheet C‐303.

19. Please clarify the definition of “Smooth Transition”?

the non‐repair areas such that the transition line between repair and non‐repair areas meet the requirements of the crest width and side slopes, and the construction tolerances specified under

Part 1.6 in contract specification Section 35 31 19, Stone Dike Repairs.

20. Are the contractors required to provide an on‐site office trailer for the Government personnel?

RESPONSE: Refer to Part 3.6 in contract specification Section 01 50 00, Temporary Construction

Facilities and Controls.

21. Can materials be stock piled on the worksite (Dike Apron)?

RESPONSE: Refer to part 3.3 in contract specification Section 35 31 19, Stone Dike Repairs.

22. Can the SSHO, QC, and Site Superintendent be a part of the crew? (ie. Ground man or Operator)

RESPONSE: The SSHO and CQC System Manager cannot act as part of the crew; however, they can be one and the same. The site superintendent can act as part of the crew as long as he/she is not acting as the CQC System Manager.

23. Are there any tidal restrictions when working in major areas?

RESPONSE: Elevations are clearly marked on the drawings. The contractor is responsible to evaluate impact of tidal fluctuations on performing the work.

24. Please explain the prohibition of chinking?

RESPONSE: The use of small stones to fill voids to provide for interlocking between armor stone

(existing and new stone) will not be allowed. Refer to subpart 1.1.b and subpart 3.6.2 in contract specification Section 35 31 19, Stone Dike Repairs.

25. Please explain the requirement for interlocking?

RESPONSE: Refer to subpart 3.6.3.c in contract specification Section 35 31 19, Stone Dike

Repairs.

26. How long are the major repair areas?

RESPONSE: Refer to the note for each set of cross‐sections on contract drawing Sheets C‐301 through C‐303. Length of each major repair area can be determined from the noted stations.

27. Is there a requirement to provide a precondition survey?

RESPONSE: Refer to Part 1.8 in contract specification Section 01 11 00, Summary of Work.

28. Can we import sand?

RESPONSE: Sand can only be used as part of the protective layer for the landward apron. Sand shall not be placed on armor stones as noted under subpart 3.1.c in contract specification

Section 35 31 19, Stone Dike Repairs.

29. Is power provided or can power be provided to the laydown site/Field Office area?

RESPONSE: Refer to subpart 3.3.1 in contract specification Section 01 50 00, Temporary

Construction Facilities and Controls. The contractor will be allowed the use of temporary box enclosed portable generators.

30. Is the town going to provide power?

RESPONSE: No

31. Can a location of sufficient temporary power be provided for the Field Office Trailers?

RESPONSE: Refer to subpart 3.3.1 in contract specification Section 01 50 00, Temporary

Construction Facilities and Controls. The contractor will be allowed the use of temporary box enclosed portable generators.

32. Is an AWE trailer really needed?

RESPONSE: Refer to Part 3.6 in contract specification Section 01 50 00, Temporary Construction

Facilities and Controls.

33. Are the Field Office Trailers required to be in the Lay Down area?

RESPONSE: If the contractor intends on bringing field office trailer(s) onto the project site property, the trailers must be located within the contractor’s designated temporary staging and storage area. In lieu of bringing field office trailer(s) onto the project site, the contractor at its own expense may acquire property offsite to be utilized as its field office; the offsite property shall be within 5 miles of the project site.

SPECIFICATION CHANGES

1. Section 01 22 00 “Measurement and Payment” has been amended as follows:

A. Revised second paragraph under Item Number 0001

B. Revised both paragraphs under Item Numbers 0003, 0004, and 0005 to include reference to contract drawing sheet C-303.

2. Amend Section 01 50 00 “Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls” as follows:

A. Under subpart 3.3.1.c remove the last sentence “Portable generators will be prohibited due to noise restrictions.” in its entirety and replace it with the following:

The use of temporary box enclosed portable generators will be allowed onsite.

3. Amend Section 35 31 19 “Stone Dike Repairs” as follows:

A. Under subpart 3.5.b remove the sentence “The existing armor stones vary in size from approximately 1 to 5 tons.” in its entirety and replace it with the following:

The existing armor stones may vary in size from approximately 1 ton to 10 tons.

PLAN CHANGES

1. Contract drawing sheet C-303 has been revised and is attached as part of this amendment. The revisions shown on the drawing are noted as Revision 1.

**All other Specifications and Plans not listed in this amendment will remain unchanged.

Site Visit Attendance List

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Name (First and Last)

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COMPANY

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Bob Garrahan USACE-Contracting

Mike Walsh USACE-Project Management

Brendan Sprague USACE-Engineering

Nathan Mangelson USACE-Construction

Mark Godfrey USACE-Tech Lead

Brian Corbett Goldenleaf Landscaping &

Construction

Jack Milburn East Coast Construction, Portsmouth RI

Glenn Houle Maxymillian INC

Harold Bohl Robert B. Our

Dennis McGinn E-Z-Doze-IT

Wilson Velusquez Astarian Group

Dori Stolley Goldenrod Foundation

Jan Spence Goldenrod Foundation