W912WJ18B0031-0001.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 answ er Requests for Information, clarify the bid bond amount, publish the attendee list from the 30AUG2018 site visit, update the PLANS Document, and update the SPECIFICATIONS Document.

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

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 W912WJ18B0031

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Aug-2018

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.

U0001

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05-Sep-2018

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

PRE-BID SITE VISIT ATTENDEES

Pre-Bid Opening Site Visit Attendees for W912WJ18B0031 Thomastan Dam Electrical Upgrades, Thomaston, Connecticut

Attendee Organization Jonathon Birch PEI- Pro Electric, Inc.

RFI #1

QUESTION 1. Please provide a bid bond percentage amount

RESPONSE: The Solicitation has been amended to reflect the required bid bond amount.

QUESTION 2. Are CT sales taxes applicable to this project?

RESPONSE: The bidder should bid in accordance with FAR Clause 52.229-3, Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013). The Government will furnish evidence appropriate to establish exemption from any Federal, State, or local tax when the Contractor requests such evidence and a reasonable basis exists to sustain the exemption.

QUESTION 3. Is an electrical permit and fees associated applicable to this project?

RESPONSE: No permits or fees are associated with this project. This is a Federal property and not subject to the State of CT regulations.

QUESTION 4. How often are progress payments made to contractor– Monthly basis from agreed upon schedule of values?

RESPONSE: Payments will be made in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. This clause provides for monthly payments on work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract.

QUESTION 5. Is retainage held from progress payments? If so, how much and for what duration?

Retainage may be withheld from payments at an amount specified in FAR Clause 52.232-5.

QUESTION 6. Drawing E603– Conduit and Cable schedule– Item Junction box to Panel A– this is an existing feeder Approximately 1180’ in length to be reused per contract bid documents– please clarify note next to Schedule- “Replace Ground”. Does the owner require us to remove 1180’ of existing feeder in order for us to replace the ground conductor? Please clarify

RESPONSE: The existing run has (3) 1/0 conductors and no ground wire. Contractor is to leave the existing (3) conductors to remain, and pull a new #4 ground wire alongside the existing run.

Sheets E-101 and E-603 have been amended for clarification.

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required performance has changed from:

SPECIFICATION titled "Electrical Equipment Upgrade, Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, CT”, dated 18 July 2018 PLANS titled: Electrical Equipment Upgrade, Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, CT., dated July 2018 to

SPECIFICATION titled "Electrical Equipment Upgrade, Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, CT”, dated 04 SEP 2018 PLANS titled: “Electrical Equipment Upgrade, Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, CT.”, dated 05 SEP 2018

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less.-

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

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

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