Amendment 0005.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

This amendment is issued to provide responses to bidder inquiries/requests for information. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Sep-2020

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 W912WJ20R0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Aug-2020

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

09-Sep-2020

CODE

US ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA ROAD

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:

W912WJ20R0011

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:

AMENDMENT 0005

1. Information: Section 00700 - Contract Clauses provides CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE, one of which is 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991. The existing aboveground fuel storage tanks are to be modified.

Question: Please confirm that the contractor need not obtain a RI tank maintenance / repair permit, or otherwise clarify and further direct. (ProjNet ID 8802944)

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The contractor is responsible for securing permits to perform the work.

We are not aware of a state or local permit being required to perform minor repairs to aboveground tanks, however, the contractor is responsible for confirming that with the state and local authorities.

2. Information: As of 8/31 answer have yet to be provided to questions through ProjNet. The project is to bid after the Labor Day weekend. We would request that the project bid be postponed for a two week period after all question on ProjNet have been answered.

Question: Please further advise as to bid postponement. (ProjNet ID 8803000)

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Amendment 0003 extended the proposal due date to 1 October 2020.

3. Information: Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK is provided with paragraphs 1.7 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING, 1.7.1 Hours of Operations, and 1.7.1.1 Installation Hours of Operation.

The normal work hours are indicated as from 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

It is understood that the work hours are interrelated with ensure that enough security personnel will be allotted for work to continue.

The hours of 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday will allow for a 40-hour work.

Due to the type of work a substantial portion of the work force will not be locally based, therefore the work force will be sourced in large part non-locally. Typically, a 50-hour work week is planned due to the non-locally sourced work force, as without such retainage of the work force is more problematic. Alternatively, the work force would be paid for a 50-hour work week, whilst working a 40-hour week to ensure retainage of the workforce.

Questions

1) Can a 50-hour work week be accommodated as a typical workday for this project?

2) Can a 50-hour work week or other extended hours be accommodating during the planned switch over during phase 2 (2-3 weeks)?

3) During other more minor utility tie-ins?

(ProjNet ID 8803430)

GOVERNMENT RESONSE:

1) Yes, a 50-hour work week, M-F 0700-1730 can be accommodated under normal circumstances.

2) Yes, a 50-hour work week, M-F 0700-1730 can be accommodated under normal circumstances.

3) It is preferred that utility tie-ins be performed after 3:30 PM (Tue – Fri) or on Mondays or weekends.

These must be scheduled in advance with the Contracting Officer.

4. Reference section 3.4.3 Static Load Tests of specification section 31 62 13.20. Typically, this static load testing is only done for piles over 50 TN capacity. Instead of performing the static load testing in addition to the dynamic pile analysis, a common practice is to install the piles to a higher safety factor (2.25 to 2.5) with PDA testing. Also, static load testing for the two test piles required by 3.4.3 is a significant cost ($100,000+). Can the government waive the requirement for static load testing of piles for this project?

(ProjNet ID 8803583)

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: If the common practice of installing the piles with a higher safety factor (2.5) is followed, the static load test requirement can be waived.

5. Reference section 3.4.4 Lateral Load Test of specification section 31 62 13.20. These lateral load tests are seldom performed. When compared to the cost of this testing, it would appear more economical to add a few more piles or to enlarge the pile cap if lateral capacity is a concern. Please clarify if lateral load testing per 3.4.4 is required. (ProjNet ID 8803610)

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: If the common practice of installing the piles with a higher safety factor (2.5) is followed, the lateral load test requirement can be waived.

6. Detail 1/S-307 shows 4 EA #5 vertical reinforcing bars in the pile section. For industry standard, the strands in each corner are the only vertical reinforcing required. Please clarify if the 4 EA additional #5 vertical reinforcing bars will be required, or may the final reinforcing details be determined by the contractor's independent Registered Professional Geotechnical Engineer? (ProjNet ID 8803621)

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The 4 EA additional #5 vertical reinforcing bars may not be required if the final reinforcing details are being determined by the contractor's independent Registered Professional Geotechnical Engineer.

7. QUESTONS:

1. Please confirm the small business requirement for this solicitation. What is the annual revenue to be considered small business?

2. Is the builders risk policy cost the responsibility of the owner or the GC?

3. Have fire review fees been paid by the owner?

4. Is there an MBE goal for this project?

5. Is there any owner provided equipment? If so, is there a schedule of what equipment will be provided for contractor installation.

6. Has funding been secured for this project?

7. If funding is secured, is it federally funded?

8. Are testing cost by owner?

9. Is the contractor to provide a temporary owners trailer?

10. Are utility locates by owner?

(ProjNet ID 8802890)

GOVERNMENT RESPONST:

1. Size standard based on the NAICS code is included in the solicitation.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the construction work as identified in the plans and specifications.

3. The General Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the construction work as identified in the plans & specs

4. This solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside. No MBE required.

5. Any such requirement(s) if any are in the solicitation.

6. Yes

7. Yes

8. The General Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the construction work as identified in the plans & specs.

9. Refer to requirements in the solicitation.

10. Refer to requirements in the solicitation.

8. Information: Details 5, 6 on sheet M-504 indicate "TANK ANCHOR TO BE REMOVED" Question: Please confirm that anchor replacement is not required.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Confirmed, anchor replacement is not required; perform tank repairs as indicated on the drawings.

(End of Summary of Changes)