Amendment No. 1 (1) Toilet Upgrade.docx

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONSAMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

USDA, Forest Service 3237 Peacekeeper Way Suite 101 McClellan Park, Ca. 95652 USDA Forest Service Construction Contracting 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Suite 101 McClellan, CA 95652

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

ALL PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

(X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

127EAW23R0026

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

4/21/2023

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended.

Offers 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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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) N/A

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

GAOA Accessible Upgrade, Toilet Replacement (STF), Stanislaus National Forest, California

1. See Attachment 1 to this amendment for RFI response and information.

BIDDERS SHOULD ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT IN THE BID.

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.

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

ATTACHMENT NO. 1 RFI RESPONSE

RFI No. 1:

Sheet G-03, General Note #1 states that work cannot be performed between May 21st and September 7th except at the Crabtree Campground Trailhead. When will the other Campgrounds/Locations be accessible? Response: Work may be performed at the other locations after September 7th and before May 21st. Winter snow may impede access at locations and should be taken into consideration. Winter snow arrival varies each year, but typically arrives around late November or December.

RFI No. 2:

The period of performance is from 6/26/2023 - 12/26/2023. Can this POP be extended since the vault toilets are typically a long lead time item? Response: CO may extend POP, no issues with extension at the unit. Winter work may not be possible due to snow. Contractor should take winter weather into consideration when planning work schedule.

RFI No. 3:

Will there be any formal site visit for this project? Response: No, there will not.

RFI No. 4:

Do conditions allow for access (this week) to each of these sites? Response: Most of the sites are inaccessible due to snow. However, conditions are changing rapidly as warmer temperatures have arrived.

RFI No. 5:

Is there a list of interested contractors/bidders that can be provided? Response: No RFI No. 6:

There is a short list of companies that can provide the vault toilets as specified, our experience with some of these companies is that they require 100% payment "upon order" and prior to manufacturing. They also typically have a substantial lead time, which would lead to a significant and extended capital outlay for the contractor. In that scenario, would the USDA Forest Service consider releasing payment for the materials prior to the delivery of the vault toilets? Response: No. A contractor should have adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain them: (See FAR 9.104-3(a)) RFI No. 7:

How many temporary toilets will be required for each site? Response: One per site image1.png image2.png