Amendment_W912WJ-17-B-0002-0003.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 publish the Requests for Information and the Government Responses and edit the reporting threshold in the CPARS information in section 008000. The amendment is also necessary to make changes to Specs Section 01 58 00, 1.3 – 1.5. Posted as part of this amendment is the follow ing: Special Use License (ROE), Project ID Sign Draw ings, 2013 After Dredge Survey, 1975 After Dredge Survey.

All other aspects remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Feb-2017

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-17-B-0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Dec-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, 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

08-Feb-2017

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

EMAIL:TEL:

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W912WJ-17-B-0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been added by full text:

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSES

1. The CT DEEP Permit allows for removal and beach placement of a maximum of 300,000 cubic yards of material. The total quantity of material in the bid schedule is 340,000 CY. Please confirm that the CT DEEP Permit will allow for removal and beach placement of more than 300,000 CY without being considered a violation.

RESPONSE: The total awarded quantity will depend on Government funding available at time of bid opening. Should the government be able to award more than 300,000 CY, then the Government will amend the CT DEEP permit as needed.

2. Period of Performance For Stations 60+00 to 184+00:

a. Is the cutoff date for dredging 10 January 2018 (per Section 00 80 00) or 31 January 2018 (per Section 01 11 00)?

RESPONSE: 10 January 2018 (per Section 00 80 00)

b. The CT DEEP Federal Coastal Consistency Letter allows for dredging 01 October through 31 March. Are there additional environmental documents not provided to the contractor that prohibit dredging this section from 11 January through 31 March?

RESPONSE: There are additional restrictions due to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). This criteria is not included in the CT DEEP Federal Coastal Consistency Letter because EFH is regulated by National Marine Fisheries.

3. Period of Performance For Stations -12+00 to 60+00:

a. Is the cutoff date for dredging 07 February 2018 (per Section 00 80 00) or 28 February 2018 (per Section 01 11 00)?

RESPONSE: 07 February 2018 (per Section 00 80 00)

b. The CT DEEP Federal Coastal Consistency Letter allows for dredging 01 October through 31 March. Are there additional environmental documents not provided to the contractor that prohibit dredging this section from 08 February through 31 March?

RESPONSE: There are additional restrictions due to EFH. This criteria is not included in the CT DEEP Federal Coastal Consistency Letter because EFH is regulated by National Marine Fisheries.

4. Regarding the beach fill area, will the contractor’s beach equipment and surveyors be allowed to access the beach fill area prior to 01 October 2017 in order to conduct pre-fill surveys and assemble/install the discharge pipeline, thus being able to commence dredging on 01 October?

RESPONSE: Only surveying is allowed on the beach prior to 01 October 2017. As indicated on "Sketch 1" following Section 01 50 01 of the specifications, "The contractor may not operate heavy equipment on the beach until 01 Oct 2017 due to public use of the beach. This means that beach equipment including assembling and installing the discharge pipeline will not be allowed on the beach until 01 Oct 2017. The contractor has from 05 September 2017 to stage equipment in the designated area on "Sketch 1".

5. Section 00010 – Bidding Schedule, there is no line item totaling the base plus additive items. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: Please see DFARS 252.236-7007. The bid schedule will use the procedures as dictated in DFARS 252.236-7007.

6. How will this project be awarded? To the low bidder on the base bid? Low bidder on base + additives? Please clarify.

RESPONSE: Please see DFARS 252.236-7007. The low bidder will be able to remove the most quantity given the funding available. Available funding will be shared at bid opening.

7. Volume calculations from the survey provided show well more than the advertised quantity between Stations -12+00 to 184+00. Please advise as to where the actual dredging limits for the base bid of 185,000cy is located? Please advise as to where the actual dredging limits are for each of the additive bid items is located.

RESPONSE: The quantity to be removed is not tied to specific Dredge areas. The total awarded quantity (to include base and additives) may be removed anywhere from -12+00 to 184+00. Wherever, the Contractor chooses to dredge, the contractor must dredge to the required depth. The Government will pay for 2ft of allowable over depth, but will not pay for quantity dredged below overdepth.

8. What is the Order of Importance of the additive bid Items.

RESPONSE: The order of additive items is listed in descending order of importance. Please see DFARS 252.236-7007

9. Is there any changes of dredge location that may be denied in the work plan?

RESPONSE: The contractor may conduct dredging operations anywhere within the -12+00 to 184+00 reach as identified on the contract plans. The dredge areas, as proposed in the contractor’s work plan, will be approved as long as the plan adheres to all contract requirements. For example, the dredge areas must be cleared within the specified completion dates as described in section 00 80 00, and the contractor must dredge the proposed dredge areas to the required elevation.

10. Where is the mooring field and will this be an obstacle?

RESPONSE: There is no mooring field in the channel. However the Housatonic Boat Club maintains a number of moorings on both sides of the channel, from approximately Sta 108+00 to Sta 136+00. The moorings in the affected side slope area will be removed by others prior to dredging.

11. Will there be boats in the mooring field?

RESPONSE: There will be no boats in the channel nor in the affected side slope areas of the mooring field.

12. Are there any utility crossings in the dredge area and are they listed on the plans?

RESPONSE: All known utilities have been included on the contract plans.

Refer to speciation section 35 20 23 1.9.1, “Existing Utilities” and specification section 35 20 23 1.7.4 “Unidentified Pipelines, Structures or Utilities”

13. Is the Contractor require to meet the Definitive Responsibility Criteria in order to be award the contract?

RESPONSE: Yes, The apparent low offeror shall be require to furnish proof that their firm meets the Definitive Responsibility Criteria as specified in section 008000.

14. How busy is the navigation channel?

RESPONSE: There will be minimal recreational vessel traffic in the river and harbor during the project, and no expected large commercial vessel traffic. However there will probably be approximately six or seven 45- to 50-foot clam boats in the river every day during the dredging operation, and they usually work in the river from about 6 am until 3 pm. Refer to Specification Section 01 11 00, Paragraph 1.3.e, Channel Traffic.

15. Are there obstacles in the navigation channel?

RESPONSE: There are no known obstacles in the navigation channel.

Refer to Specification Section 35 20 23, Paragraphs 1.7.4, 1.7.5, 1.8, 1.10.2, and 1.10.3.

16. Has this beach been replenished before, if so, when?

RESPONSE: The eastern portion of the beach (beyond our work area) was replenished in 2013.

17. Are records available of past dredging performances?

RESPONSE: The Government-owned special-purpose (hopper) dredge, Currituck, dredged two portions of the 18-foot entrance channel, in the project area, in November 2012. Please refer to the attached after-dredge/condition survey (dated July 16, 2013, 11 sheets). The last maintenance dredging of the 18-foot channel was performed by private contractor in 1975. Please refer to the attached after-dredge survey drawings (dated June 1975, 6 sheets).

18. Are there any existing obstructions on the beach that the contractor will be required to work around?

RESPONSE: Yes, there are existing dunes and boardwalks which must be protected. Refer to specification section 35 20 25 3.3.1.i.

19. Does the contractor have access to the laydown area as of October 1st?

RESPONSE: Refer to Sketch 1 at the end of Section 01 50 00. The contractor has access to Staging Area B as of 5 September 2017. The contractor has access to Staging area A as of 10 October 2017.

20. Can you store piping at the laydown area?

RESPONSE: Yes, pipe storage is allowed at Staging Area B. Pipe is not allowed on the beach until 01 October 2017.

21. Why do we have to start beach work from the west? Can we start at the mid-point of the beach?

RESPONSE: The beach fill on the western portion of the beach is the project priority. The contractor must start beach fill operations on the western portion of the beach and move east.

22. What is payment based on? Survey reports in the river? Or material on the beach?

RESPONSE: Please Refer to specification section 01 22 00, “Measurement and Payment.”

23. Can you please explain the royalty provision?

RESPONSE: The dredge material shall be placed on the Hammonsasset Beach as shown on the plans. The contractor is not authorized to sell the sediment.

24. The permit says 300,000cy max on the beach, should the bid form be capped at that?

RESPONSE: Please see the response to question 1.

25. What is the purpose of this project?

RESPONSE: The purpose of this project is to provide maintenance dredging for the Housatonic River navigation channel and provide beneficial reuse of dredge material at Hammonasset Beach.

26. Section 01 11 00 Clause 1.3.d states that the project was last dredged in 2012 to a depth of -14.0’ MLLW.

a. Please provided the locations of the areas dredged

RESPONSE: Please see the response to question no. 17. The government-owned special-purpose (hopper) dredge, Currituck, dredged two portions of the 18-foot entrance channel, in the project area, in November 2012 – from approximately Sta -3+00 to Sta 5+00, and from approximately Sta 153+00 to Sta 163+00. While some areas of these portions were dredged to -14.0’ MLLW, the entire width of the channel was not.

b. This project is to dredge to -18.0’ +2.0’ of payable overdepth. When was the last time the dredge locations for this project were dredged to those depths?

RESPONSE: There are no records indicating that the Federal river channel was dredged with a 2-foot payable allowable overdepth to -20’ MLLW. The last maintenance dredging of the 18-foot channel was performed by private contractor in 1975. This contract included a 1-foot payable allowable overdepth to -19’ MLW. Please refer to the attached 1975 after-dredge drawings (dated June 1975, 6 sheets) for soundings, which indicate that a 20’ depth was achieved in many areas.

27. Please clarify the allowable work periods for each dredging section. Section 01 11 00 Summary of work provides ends dates of January 31st and February 28th dependent of dredge section. Section 00 80 00 Special Contract Requirements provides different end dates.

RESPONSE: Please see the responses to questions 2 & 3.

28. Please confirm that boat anchorages, concrete blocks, anchors, etc. will be removed from the dredging areas prior to dredging.

RESPONSE: Boat anchorages, concrete blocks, anchors, etc. will be removed from the dredging areas by others prior to dredging.

29. Section 35 20 25 Clause 1.7.3 requires that beach fill begins at the West End and fills to the East. Would a contractor be permitted to say land their pipe in the middle of the proposed beach fill area, pump to the West as their first order of work, and then after filling the westerly limits, turnaround and pump to the east?

RESPONSE: Please see the response to question no. 21. The contractor can land their pipe say in the middle of the proposed beach fill area, but must start pumping from the west end eastward. Refer to Specification Section 35 20 25, Paragraph 1.7.3.

30.) Is there any historical offshore weather information that that Corps has available that would be in the vicinity of the beach fill site?

RESPONSE: Please Refer to Specification Section 01 11 00, Paragraph 1.3.b.

31.) The provided hydrographic survey on the plans of the Housatonic River is from February 2016. Is there a more recent survey available? Does the Corps have any historical information on shoaling rates for this river?

RESPONSE: There is no more recent survey available. The Government does not have any historical information on shoaling rates for this river. A rough shoaling rate may be obtained by comparing the February 2016 survey with attached 1975 after-dredge drawings. A pre-dredge survey just prior to dredging will be performed.

32.) The Water Quality Certificate provided states that a maximum of 300,000cy can be placed at Hammonasset State Park. Please confirm that this will maximum will be increased if the awarded quantity for this project exceeds 300,000cy.

RESPONSE: Please see the response to question 1.

33. Please confirm that the contractor will be allowed to break the dredging area into multiple acceptance sections.

RESPONSE: Yes, as long as there are just a few sections dredged, the Contractor will be allowed to break the dredging area into multiple acceptance sections.

34. It was mentioned during the site visit that a pipeline/utility investigation of the Housatonic River may have been conducted a few years ago. It so, can the USACE provide the results to the contractors?

RESPONSE: Please see the Response to Question no. 12. All known utilities have been included on the contract plans. Refer to specification section 35 20 23 1.9.1, “Existing Utilities” and specification section 35 20 23

1.7.4 “Unidentified Pipelines, Structures or Utilities”.

35. Please confirm the dates the storing and staging areas become available.

RESPONSE: Please refer to Specification Section 01 50 01, Paragraph 3.4.1 and the sketch at the end of this Section. As noted in the sketch, the 1.12 acre Staging Area B is available as of September 5, 2017, and the 0.14 acre Staging Area A is available October 10, 2017.

36. The larger (easternmost) storage and staging area has sporadic patches of grass. Specification Section 01 50 01, paragraph 3.4.3.a states that the contractor is required to restore the area to its original condition upon completion of the contract. Please clarify what is expected to be done to restore this area.

RESPONSE: As stated in this Specification Section, the site must be restored to its original condition. It is expected that all construction-related material and debris will be removed, the site generally graded to its original condition, and an equal area of affected vegetation be replaced with similar vegetation.

37. Who made the determination that the river needs to be Dredged?

RESPONSE: The USACE New England District has determined that the river needs to be dredged.

SECTION 01 58 00

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

08/09

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EP 310-1-6a (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 1

EP 310-1-6b (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 2, Appendices

1.2 PAYMENT

No separate or direct payment will be made for the items listed in this Section, and such work will be considered as a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SIGN

a. Furnish the construction project sign, maintain the sign in good condition during construction, and remove the sign from the job site upon completion of the project. The construction project sign consists of twosigns for project identification. The sign and layout shall conform to the requirements of EP 310-1-6a and EP 310-1-6b, specifically Section 16.

b. Install two project signs in locations selected by the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed.

c. Construction project sign panels shall be electronically printed as a single decal and mounted on single sided vinyl faced White Board as described below in paragraph "MATERIALS."

d. Relevant portions of the standards manuals and graphics can be found at the following USACE website:

http://publications.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-pamphlets/.

1.3.1 Project Identification Sign

a. Project Identification Sign shall be constructed in accordance with the references noted above and the example sign attached at the end of this section.

b. "Example Sign A," on page A1 of the attachments at the end of this section, provides the dimensions for setting the location of typeface and graphics. The same dimensions shall be used for "Example Sign "B."

c. The choice for the use of either "Example Sign A" or "Example Sign B" shall be as follows:

Example Sign A: (NOT USED FOR THIS PROJECT).

Example Sign B: Civil Works and Construction (Design-Bid-Build) projects.

1.4 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Typeface and order of labeling for signs shall be in accordance with this section, reference standards, and the attachments found at the end of this section. For this contract, the one sign will be placed at Hammonsasset Beach and the project title and project name shall be as follows:

Project Title 1: Project Title: Beach Nourishment.

Project/Facility Name 1: Hammonasset Beach State Park Project/Facility Name 2: Madison, Connecticut

For this contract, a second sign will be placed along the Housatonic River and the project title and project name shall be as follows:

Project Title 1: Project Title: Maintenance Dredging Federal Navigation Channel

Project/Facility Name 1: Housatonic River Project/Facility Name 2: Stratford and Milford, Connecticut

In addition, the funding amount listed on the sign shall be the awarded amount of the project.

Verify that the Corps Logo, CT Port Authority Logo, project title and name, and type face are acceptable with the contracting officer prior to manufacturing the sign.

1.5 SPONSORING AGENCY

Provide logo and typeface for the Connecticut Port Authority in lower left side of sign as shown in "Example Sign B" on sheet A1 of the attachments at the end of this section.

Verify that the logo, verbiage, and typeface are acceptable with the Contracting Officer prior to manufacturing the sign.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials

The following are requirements for all construction project signs:

a. The sign faces shall be electronically printed on white non-reflective vinyl decals 4 mil thick.

b. The sign face decals shall be mounted on panels of 1/2-inch thick White Board with single-sided vinyl facing. The entire circumference of the sign panels will be sealed and protected with white vinyl trim cap.

c. A protective overlaminate film shall be applied over the sign face decals capable of minimizing the deteriorating effects of ultraviolet radiation and providing additional protection against weathering and application of graffiti.

d. 2-inch by 4-inch struts will be installed between the 4-inch by 4-inch support posts to reinforce the top and bottom edges of the sign panels.

e. Wood material for the posts shall be preservative treated, structural grade Douglas Fir or No. 1 Southern Pine, or better. All other wood members shall be of well seasoned, kiln dried, clear redwood, bald cypress, red cedar, Douglas fir, spruce, tulip poplar, or white pine. The lumber materials shall be free of splits, wane, and loose knots or pitch pockets.

All members of the sign shall be fastened with screws or bolts of type, size, number, and spacing to provide rigid construction and neat appearance. If the vertical supports system does not rigidly support the sign due to local soil conditions and/or wind loading additional bracing of the sign supports shall be provided. This additional bracing shall be composed of 2-inch by 4-inch bracing bolted to the inside face of each 4-inch by 4-inch support post and firmly anchored to the ground behind the sign. This additional bracing is not required to be treated lumber.

f. All bolts shall be 0.375-inch diameter and 4-inches long Allen head bolts, threaded to match T-nuts.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

The Contractor shall affix the panels to the posts with Allen head bolts prior to erection of the sign, including drilling counter-sunk 0.375-inch diameter holes in the posts to match the T-nut locations. The Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect the face of the sign from damage during assembly and construction. The sign shall be installed upon commencement of the work under this contract. The location in which the sign is to be installed shall be cleared and leveled to facilitate the installation of, and provide easy visual contact with, the sign.

Installation and positioning of the sign plate and posts shall be as indicated on the attachment found at the end of this section.

Excavation and backfilling of the holes for posts and installation of the posts, braces, and stakes shall be such that signs are installed plumb and level.

3.2 MAINTENANCE

Signs and their surrounding areas shall be maintained and kept in a neat and good condition throughout the construction period; upon completion of the project, the signs shall be removed from the site.

3.3 QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system for all operations performed under this section to assure compliance with contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain records of its quality control for all operations performed, including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Quality of materials and workmanship.

b. Overall appearance of sign and site.

c. Observance of safety regulations.

3.3.1 Records

A copy of the record of inspections, as well as records of any corrective action taken, shall be furnished to Contracting Officer in accordance with Section 01 45 00 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL.

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Project Identification Sign

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Below are two samples of the Construc-tion Project Identification sign showing how this panel is adaptable for use to identify either military (top) or civil works projects (bottom). The graphic format for this 4’x 6' sign panel follows the legend guidelines and layout as specified below.

The large 4’x 4' section of the panel on the right is to be white with black legend.

The 2’x 4' section of the sign on the left with the full Corps Signature (reverse version) is to be screen-printed Commu-nication Red on the white background The designation of a sponsor in the area indicated is optional with Military or Civil Works construction signs. Signs may list one sponsoring entity. If agreement on a sponsor designation cannot be achieved, the area should be left blank.

This sign is to be placed with the Safety Performance sign shown on the following page. Mounting and fabrication details are provided on page 16-4.

Special applications or situations not covered in these guidelines should be referred to the district Sign Program Manager.

Legend Group 1: One- to two-line description of Corps relationship to project.

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 19”

Legend Group 2: Division or District Name (optional). Placed below 10.5” reverse Signature (6” Castle).

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular

Legend Group 2a: One- to three-line identifica-tion of Military or Civil Works sponsor (optional). Place below Corps Signature to cross-align with Group 5a-b.

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 19"

Legend Group 3: One- to three-line project title legend describes the work being done under this contract.

Color: Black Typeface: 3" Helvetica Bold Maximum line length: 42"

Legend Group 4: One- to two-line identification of project or facility (civil works) or name of sponsoring department (military).

Color: Black Typeface: 1.5" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 42"

Cross-align the first line of Legend Group 4 with the first line of the Corps Signature (US Army Corps) as shown.

Legend Groups 5a-b: One- to five-line identification of prime contractors including:

type (architect, general contractor, etc.), corporate or firm name, city, state. Use of Legend Group 5 is optional.

Color: Black Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 21"

All typography is flush left and rag right, upper and lower case with initial capitals only as shown. Letter- and word-spacing to follow Corps standards as specified in Appendix D.

Sign Legend Panel Post Specification Mounting Color Type Size (A) Size Size Code Height Bkg/Lgd

CID-01 various 4’x6’ 4”x4” HDO-3 48” WH-RD/BK

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Sign Fabrication and Mounting Guidelines_

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All Construction Project Identification signs and Safety Performance signs are to be fabricated and installed as de-scribed below. The signs are to be erected at a location designated by the contracting officer representative and shall conform to the size, format, and typographic standards shown on pages16-2 and 16-3. Detailed specifica-tions for HDO plywood panel preparation are provided in Appendix B.

Shown below the mounting diagram is a panel layout grid with spaces provided for project information. Photocopy this page and use as a worksheet when preparing sign legend orders.

For additional information on the proper method to prepare sign panel graphics, contact the district Sign Program Manager.

The sign panels are to be fabricated from .75" High Density Overlay Plywood. Panel preparation to follow HDO specifications provided in Appendix B.

Sign graphics to be prepared on a white nonreflective vinyl film with positionable adhesive backing.

All graphics except for the Communication Red background with Corps Signature on the project sign are to be die-cut or computer-cut nonreflective vinyl, prespaced legends prepared in the sizes and typefaces specified and applied to the background panel following the graphic formats shown on pages 16-2 and 16-3.

The 2’x 4’ Communication Red panel (to match Pantone system 032) with full Corps Signa-ture (reverse version) is to be screen-printed on the white background. Identification of the district or division may be applied under the signature with white cut vinyl letters prepared to Corps standards.

Drill and insert six (6) .375" T-nuts from the front face of the HDO sign panel. Position holes as shown. Flange of T-nut to be flush with sign face.

Apply graphic panel to prepared HDO plywood panel following manufacturers’ instructions.

Sign uprights to be structural grade 4" x 4" treated Douglas Fir or Southern Yellow Pine, No.1 or better. Post to be 12' long. Drill six (6) .375" mounting holes in uprights to align with T-nuts in sign panel. Countersink (.5") back of hole to accept socket head cap screw (4" x .375").

Assemble sign panel and uprights. Imbed assembled sign panel and uprights in 4' hole.

Local soil conditions and/or wind loading may require bolting additional 2" x 4" struts on inside face of uprights to reinforce installation as shown.

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Safety Performance Sign Legend Group 2: Project Title 1.

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Legend Group 3: Contractor/A&E 1.

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Legend Group 2a: Military/Civil Works Sponsor 1.

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Legend Group 5b: Contractor/A&E 1.

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Project Identification Sign

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Below are two samples of the Construc-tion Project Identification sign showing how this panel is adaptable for use to identify either military (top) or civil works projects (bottom). The graphic format for this 4’x 6' sign panel follows the legend guidelines and layout as specified below.

The large 4’x 4' section of the panel on the right is to be white with black legend.

The 2’x 4' section of the sign on the left with the full Corps Signature (reverse version) is to be screen-printed Commu-nication Red on the white background The designation of a sponsor in the area indicated is optional with Military or Civil Works construction signs. Signs may list one sponsoring entity. If agreement on a sponsor designation cannot be achieved, the area should be left blank.

This sign is to be placed with the Safety Performance sign shown on the following page. Mounting and fabrication details are provided on page 16-4.

Special applications or situations not covered in these guidelines should be referred to the district Sign Program Manager.

Legend Group 1: One- to two-line description of Corps relationship to project.

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 19”

Legend Group 2: Division or District Name (optional). Placed below 10.5” reverse Signature (6” Castle).

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular

Legend Group 2a: One- to three-line identifica-tion of Military or Civil Works sponsor (optional). Place below Corps Signature to cross-align with Group 5a-b.

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 19"

Legend Group 3: One- to three-line project title legend describes the work being done under this contract.

Color: Black Typeface: 3" Helvetica Bold Maximum line length: 42"

Legend Group 4: One- to two-line identification of project or facility (civil works) or name of sponsoring department (military).

Color: Black Typeface: 1.5" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 42"

Cross-align the first line of Legend Group 4 with the first line of the Corps Signature (US Army Corps) as shown.

Legend Groups 5a-b: One- to five-line identification of prime contractors including:

type (architect, general contractor, etc.), corporate or firm name, city, state. Use of Legend Group 5 is optional.

Color: Black Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 21"

All typography is flush left and rag right, upper and lower case with initial capitals only as shown. Letter- and word-spacing to follow Corps standards as specified in Appendix D.

Sign Legend Panel Post Specification Mounting Color Type Size (A) Size Size Code Height Bkg/Lgd

CID-01 various 4’x6’ 4”x4” HDO-3 48” WH-RD/BK

4.5” 2”

6.25”

10.5”

2.5”

3” 3” 42” 3”

6”

4.5”

4.5”

6”

2.25”

9.5”

1.875” 1.875” 1.875” 1.875”

7.75”

3” 21” 1” 21” 2”

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Typewritten Text New England District

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EXAMPLE SIGN A

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EXAMPLE SIGN B

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Typewritten Text Project Title 1 Project Title 2 Project Title 3

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Typewritten Text Project/Facility Name 1

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Typewritten Text Project/Facility Name 2

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Typewritten Text

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Typewritten Text Maintenance Dredging Federal Navigation Channel

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Typewritten Text Stratford and Milford, Connecticut

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Typewritten Text Housatonic River

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Typewritten Text General Contractor:

ABC Contractor, Inc.

100 Main Street PO Box 123 Anytown, USA 12345

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Typewritten Text New England District

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Typewritten Text Funded By:

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Typewritten Text Construction Supervised by:

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Sign Fabrication and Mounting Guidelines_

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All Construction Project Identification signs and Safety Performance signs are to be fabricated and installed as de-scribed below. The signs are to be erected at a location designated by the contracting officer representative and shall conform to the size, format, and typographic standards shown on pages16-2 and 16-3. Detailed specifica-tions for HDO plywood panel preparation are provided in Appendix B.

Shown below the mounting diagram is a panel layout grid with spaces provided for project information. Photocopy this page and use as a worksheet when preparing sign legend orders.

For additional information on the proper method to prepare sign panel graphics, contact the district Sign Program Manager.

The sign panels are to be fabricated from .75" High Density Overlay Plywood. Panel preparation to follow HDO specifications provided in Appendix B.

Sign graphics to be prepared on a white nonreflective vinyl film with positionable adhesive backing.

All graphics except for the Communication Red background with Corps Signature on the project sign are to be die-cut or computer-cut nonreflective vinyl, prespaced legends prepared in the sizes and typefaces specified and applied to the background panel following the graphic formats shown on pages 16-2 and 16-3.

The 2’x 4’ Communication Red panel (to match Pantone system 032) with full Corps Signa-ture (reverse version) is to be screen-printed on the white background. Identification of the district or division may be applied under the signature with white cut vinyl letters prepared to Corps standards.

Drill and insert six (6) .375" T-nuts from the front face of the HDO sign panel. Position holes as shown. Flange of T-nut to be flush with sign face.

Apply graphic panel to prepared HDO plywood panel following manufacturers’ instructions.

Sign uprights to be structural grade 4" x 4" treated Douglas Fir or Southern Yellow Pine, No.1 or better. Post to be 12' long. Drill six (6) .375" mounting holes in uprights to align with T-nuts in sign panel. Countersink (.5") back of hole to accept socket head cap screw (4" x .375").

Assemble sign panel and uprights. Imbed assembled sign panel and uprights in 4' hole.

Local soil conditions and/or wind loading may require bolting additional 2" x 4" struts on inside face of uprights to reinforce installation as shown.

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Construction Project Identification Sign Legend Group 1: Corps Relationship 1.

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Legend Group 2: Division/District Name 1.

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Legend Group 3: Project Title 1.

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Legend Group 4: Project/Facility Name 1.

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Legend Group 5: Contractor/A&E 1.

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Safety Performance Sign Legend Group 2: Project Title 1.

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Legend Group 3: Contractor/A&E 1.

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Legend Group 2a: Military/Civil Works Sponsor 1.

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Legend Group 5b: Contractor/A&E 1.

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SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 07-Feb-2017 02:00 PM to 15-Feb-2017 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been modified:

SECTION 008000

1.1 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

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 of 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 $700,000.00, the USACE will evaluate contractor's performance annually and at completion and prepare a performance report using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), 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 60 days. Accessing and using CPARS typically requires specific software, called PKI certification, which is installed on the user's computer. However, although users are encouraged to use PKI certificates whenever possible, a waiver has been approved to allow industry users to access the system without a PKI certificate. Contractors wishing to log on without a PKI certificate should select the "Contractor (pending PKI)" logon option. The certification is a Department of Defense item and was implemented to provide security in electronic transactions. The certification software could cost approximately $110 - $125 per certificate per year and is purchased from an External Certificate Authorities (ECA) vendor. Current information about the PKI certification process and for contacting vendors can be found on the web site: http://www.cpars.navy.mil/. If the Contractor wishes to participate in the performance evaluation process, access to CPARS and PKI certification is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.