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W912WJ19Q0057

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 respond to Requests For Information and to extend the due date for the submission of quotes until 29 April 2019 at

5:00 PM EST.

All other aspects of the solicitation remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Apr-2019

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 W912WJ19Q0057

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Mar-2019

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 X 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

11-Apr-2019

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

Sheila.M.Winston@usace.army.milEMAIL:978-318-8159TEL:

SHEILA M WINSTONVINCUILLA / CONTRACT SPECIALIST

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:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND GOVERNMENT

RESPONSES

1) It is stated that the existing is an AB PLC, what model (PLC5, CLX5000, SLC500 or other)?

RESPONSE: The existing AB PLC model is SLC500.

2) How many open slots are there in the existing PLC?

RESPONSE: There are 4 existing encoders and they shall be replaced using the same slots.

3) Contractor is responsible for any PLC hardware additions needed to support new equipment. What equipment is in place now for measuring gate position and what signal does it send back to the PLC ( 4-20ma, encoder with and SSI or quadrature output or?)

RESPONSE: The encoder currently in place for the gate position / PLC is a Posital Analog 15-30VDC, 4-20mA, 12 bit ST model MDC-AC005-0012-V100-AAW

4) Are there existing drawings that can just be modified, or do we have to create all new drawings?

RESPONSE: There are existing drawings that shall be modified by the awarded Contractor to reflect both additions and deletions to the electrical system completed during the contract. The sketch shall include sufficient detail and labeling to clearly identify the work completed during this contract.

5) Are there stub shafts on the gate gearboxes to mount encoders and rotary limit switches?

RESPONSE: There are existing shafts bolted to the gear drive that will need to be replaced and/or modified for connection to new encoders and rotary limits switches.

6) There is no 52.212-2 Clause in the solicitation. What criteria will be used to evaluate the offers? Technical? MTBF? Price?

RESPONSE: FAR Clause 52.212-2 is intentionally not included in this solicitation as this solicitation is not using commercial acquisition procedures [FAR Part 12]. This solicitation is a construction solicitation using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures [FAR Part 13]. Please refer to the notes on page 3 of the solicitation which states

“POTENTIAL QUOTERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL

BE MADE IS PRICE ALONE.”

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

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WOONSOCEKT FALLS DAM

TAINTER GATE LEVEL INDICATOR AND CONTROL REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

SCOPE OF WORK

WOONSOCKET, RI

NOV 2018

I. GENERAL

1. Scope Furnish all equipment, materials and labor for the Woonsocket Falls Dam, Tainter

Gate Level Indicator and Control Replacement, on four Tainter Gate controllers, at Woonsocket Flood Reduction Project in Woonsocket, RI., for the purpose of facility maintenance.

2. Location

The required services shall be performed at the following project site locations: Woonsocket Falls Dam, 121 East Main Street, Woonsocket, RI

3. Site Visits and Requests for Information Contact the Technical Point of Contact, Joe Zanca

978-318-8419 or joseph.l.zanca@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule The period of performance shall be 90 days from contract award. 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 will 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 the manual may be viewed at the following link http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/EM38511,2008B eingRevised.aspx 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:

Authority of the Technical Point of Contact.

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

Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis.

Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251) Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

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 will comply with all established security policies at Woonsocket

Flood Reduction Project. 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 24 hour notice of any such closure.

9. Payment Payment shall be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice and a completed, signed US Army Corps of Engineers ENG93 form 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.

Invoice/Forms shall be mailed to:

US Army Corps of

Engineers 518 East Hartford Ave., Uxbridge, MA 01569-1209 or emailed to joseph.l.zanca@usace.army.

mil or faxed to the office at

(508) 278-4234.

10. Damage to Government and Private Property The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the firm’s operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the firms’ operation.

11. Point of Contact Requirements The Contractor shall provide to the Technical Point of Contact a telephone number and a point of contact for discussion of any contractual matters.

II. TECHNICAL

Requests for Information:

Requests concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Technical

Point of Contact at (978) 318-8419 or joseph.l.zanca@usace.army.mil

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 to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

Product specification sheets and cut sheets for electronic accessories and equipment.

Product specification sheets and cut sheets for all associated electrical panels and equipment.

Specifications of new electro mechanical indicator system.

Manufacturer Warranty for all equipment and hardware.

As-Built Sketch: Sketch shall show the changes (both additions & deletion) to the electrical system completed during the contract and the relationship to the existing system. The Sketch shall include sufficient detail and labeling to clearly identify the work completed during the contract. The sketch may be computer generated or drawn by hand on as-builts provided by the Govt.

Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).

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.

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, telephone services or other resources.

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 product.

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.

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.

Environmental Protection:

Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. No burning is permissible.

Water, air and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

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.

General:

Existing Conditions:

Woonsocket Falls Dam, consisting of four tainter gate control systems, was completed in 1959. The electrical and mechanical tainter gate controls were rehabilitated in 2011. The last rehabilitation utilized some of the original components and mechanical indicators. The original components are composed of multiple mechanical gearing mechanisms that constantly are in error or completely inoperable. Those original components and indicators are now being rehabilitated with modern components and systems. Currently one system is broken and two are inaccurate.

Products:

Electronic, electrical and mechanical components will meet or exceed national electrical codes and specifications as listed specifications.

1. Tainter Gate Electronic Level Indicator Digital Panel Meter Display:

a. Shall be compatible with existing control system.

b. Shall have an independent, redundant sensor for level indicator, separate from the PLC control level sensor.

c. Shall be NEMA 4x panel rated.

d. Digits shall be 1.20 inches in size, red in color and LCD.

e. Shall display three significant digits to 0.1 feet.

f. Shall have front panel programmable and calibration buttons.

g. Shall have display intensity levels, readable in direct sunlight.

h. Shall measure and track a minimum of -0.2 feet and a maximum of

+14.2 feet.

i. Shall have two relays per meter to automatically activate limits to shut down gate at -0.1 feet and +14.1 feet.

j. Shall be installed in existing control cabinet at location approved by the technical point of contact.

k. Provide one additional unit for backup.

l. Shall be able to keep current gate level after power interruptions.

m. Shall operate in temperature range of -22 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit.

n. Precision Digital PD765 Trident X2 digital display meets these specifications.

2. Tainter Gate Electronic Level Indicator Sensor :

a. Shall be compatible with existing control system.

b. Shall work with new electronic level indicator display.

c. Two are required for redundancy on each gate, one connected to existing PLC control system, one connected to the new Digital Display on outdoor control cabinet.

d. Shall be waterproof or encased in a NEMA 4x enclosure.

e. Shall be compatible with Allen Bradley PLC electronic controls.

f. Shall be accurate to 0.1 feet.

g. Shall measure and tract a minimum of -0.2 feet and a maximum of

+14.2 feet.

a. Shall be integrated to existing Tainter Gate mechanical movement.

b. Shall operate in temperature range of -22 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit.

c. Shall be able to keep current gate level after power interruptions.

h. Provide two additional units for backup.

3. High and Low Tainter Gate Limit Switches:

a. Shall be mechanically activated.

b. Shall be compatible with existing control system.

c. Shall be compatible with existing override mechanism.

d. Shall have two units per Tainter Gate.

e. Shall electrically stop tainter gate movement at two levels:

i. Low at -0.2 feet.

ii. High at +14.2 feet.

f. Shall be waterproof or encased in a NEMA 4x enclosure.

g. Shall be compatible with Allen Bradley PLC electronic controls.

h. Shall be accurate to 0.1 feet.

d. Shall operate in temperature range of -22 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit.

i. Provide two additional units for backup.

4. Mechanical components, fittings, fasteners and support structure:

a. Shall be stainless steel.

b. Shall not compromise any new or existing electrical, electronic or mechanical system.

c. Location shall be approved by the technical point of contact. Execution:

Tainter Gate Level Indicator replacement shall occur in accordance with the scope of work and local and federal laws and the National Electric Codes. One gate shall be worked on and completed before moving to the next Tainter Gate.

Sequence of replacement will be approved by the technical point of contact.

1. Work area will be restricted to contractors and USACE Employees.

2. Remove existing electronic level indicator sensor, limit switches and mechanical level dial.

3. Existing platform may be reused at the approval of the technical point of contact.

4. Replace mechanical system, used to convert mechanical gate movement, on existing or new support platform.

5. Installation of new high and low limit switches, connect to existing control and override system.

6. Installation and connection of electronic level indicator sensors for digital display and PLC.

7. Installation and connection of electronic level indicator digital display meter in existing control cabinet.

8. Calibrate all switches, sensors and level digital display meter indicators.

a. Calibration shall be to 0.1 feet accuracy.

b. Calibrate digital display relays to shut down gate movement at -0.1 feet and +14.1 feet.

c. Hard copy of digital display meter calibration program will be printed and stored inside PLC control panel.

d. Digital calibration program will be sent to technical point of contact.

9. Program existing PLC control system to operate new components.

a. Any upgrades to the PLC program or its components necessary for the execution of this contract, will be provided by the contractor.

b. New Program will be saved.

c. One digital copy of program will be left onsite.

d. One digital copy of the program will be sent to the technical point of contact.

10. Operate each tainter gate, its full range, 0.0 to +14.0 feet.

11. Operate each tainter gate to the digital display shut down -0.1 feet and

+14.1 feet.

12. Operate each tainter gate limit switch bypass high and low bypass mechanism at -0.2 and +14.2 feet.

13. Make adjustments as necessary.

14. Repeat no. 10 to no. 13 until operation is acceptable to technical point of contact.

15. Contractor will be responsible for disposal of all electrical and metal conduit, gearing and platforms removed in this contract.

16. Contractor is responsible for the cleanup of the site.

Informational Photo No. 1: Woonsocket Falls Dam.

Informational Photo No. 2: Existing Tainter Gate mechanical level indicator system to be replaced.

Information Photo No. 3: Existing Tainter Gate Control Cabinet. New digital panel mounted display meter will be installed in four control cabinets.

Informational Photo No. 4: Existing Tainter Gate level and control system PLC screen .

Bid Schedule

TASK/ITEM NUMBER

UNIT

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

EACH

TOTAL

TAINTER GATE LEVEL

INDICATOR AND

CONTROL

REPLACEMENT

JOB

TOTAL $

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