Amendment 0007.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 provides responses to requests for information (RFIs) and extends the bid opening date. All other aspects remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Mar-2025

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 W912WJ25B0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Dec-2024

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

03-Mar-2025

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:

W912WJ25B0001

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 0007

1. Reference is made to Section 01 11 00, Part 1.12 Construction Operational Restrictions, states, in part, “Project work shall be performed in the up position.” Please clarify if the lift span is locked when in the up position or will the Contractor need to anticipate the live load of abrasive media to be introduced into a given containment phase (i.e., maximum of three (3) bays) as part of the counterweight balance.

GOV Response: The lift span is locked with brakes when in the up position. Contractor shall make calculations on weights of all materials used or stored on the span during the containment phase. Bidders should refer to specification section 1.3.3.2 Containment System and Span Balancing Plan for the maximum amount of imbalance between the lift span and counter weights.

2. Reference is made to Amendment 0002, dated 17 JAN 2025, Question 7 wherein the GOV Response stated, in part, “Blast abrasives shall comply with SSPC-AB 2.” for which said standard, as appropriately referenced, applies to recycled ferrous metallic abrasives, commonly referred to as “steel grit”. Will the USACE reconsider the use of expendable abrasives, in lieu of “steel grit”, given that the standard industry equipment to perform such surface preparation with “steel grit” is integrated (i.e. permanently mounted) on large over the road carrier trailers transported by semi-tractors and that that due to the profile grade, as well as the perceived limited load capacity, of the access road, known as Bell Road, to the southern end of the structure is non-traversable with said equipment, particularly at the railroad crossing? Further, additional consideration for the use of expendable abrasives is warranted due to the complexity of the structure with particular regards to the mechanical elements of the structure.

GOV Response: No, expendable abrasives shall not be used on this contract.

3. Will the USACE delay the current sealed offer date of 5 March 2025, so established by Amendment 5, dated 6 February 2025, by one (1) week to 12 March 2025 as additional time is necessary to complete the engineering analysis, principally related to counterweight balancing, necessary to submit a fully responsive and responsible bid?

GOV Response: This amendment extends the bid due date.

4. Reference is made to Section 01 11 00, Part 1.12 Construction Operational Restrictions, which states, in part, "Project work on the bridge shall only occur during the following days and times when no trains will be scheduled...". Will the USACE impose liquidated damages, otherwise monetary penalties, onto the Contractor in the event the Contractor fails to meet the specified time constraints, otherwise delay? If such liquidated damages are to be imposed, it is respectfully requested that the USACE publish the schedule of liquidated damage predicated on the number of minutes/hours for each such delay(s).

GOV Response: Far Clause 52.211-12 is included and will remain in the Contract Solicitation. However, the Government will not impose liquidated damages on the Contractor in the event the Contractor fails to meet the specified daily time constraints. Contractor shall perform all tasks required to restore the railroad track to an operational condition to meet the specified time constraints listed in Table of the Section 01 11 00, Part 1.12 Construction Operational Restrictions.

W912WJ25B0001

5. Please confirm whether the referenced contract requires a Railroad Liability insurance policy. Please provide the number of daily trains and the speed of passing trains.

GOV Response: The Contractor shall be solely responsible for coordinating with the railroad companies to determine additional railroad requirements. The number of daily trains vary depending on day and time of year, ranging from 2-10 trains/day. The speed of passing trains is approximately 10-15 MPH.

6. Is expendable abrasive acceptable to be used for the abrasive cleaning of the steel?

GOV Response: No, expendable abrasives shall not be used on this contract.

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 05-Mar-2025 01:00 PM to 12-Mar-2025 01:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)