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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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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COEUR D ALENE ID 83815

3815 SCHREIBER WAY

IDAHO MONTANA ACQUISITION TEAM

USDA FOREST SERVICE

04/08/2019

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

03/13/2019

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

KOOTENAI NATIONAL FOREST

Cabinet Ranger District

Elk Creek Road Realignment and AOP

The purpose of this amendment is to do the following:

1) Add Question and Answers (page 2 and 3)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2019 to 09/30/2019

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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Amendment 0003 – Question and Answer

Continuation of SF-30 Block 14

• Section 153 of the FSSS includes a submittal log table. In this table Log No. 1,3, and 4 call out

FSSS sections that are not included within the FSSS. I hate to assume any intent so I would like to know if this section were missed or if they should in fact relate back to the FP-14 and not have

FSSS in description?

o If no FSSS exists then yes the parent language in the FP14 book applies

• Section 201.04(c) doesn't include the length not to exceed it is left blank, could you please specify the maximum length required?

o The Forest Service does not require a maximum length. The fill-in should be NA for not applicable. Forest Service intends for the logs to be hauled and decked whole tree.

• C-4 Biobased product utilization sates in the examples "Hydraulic Fluids" it is unclear to me but does that read that we have to change all our equipment over to biobased hydraulic fluid?

o Biobased requirements are not mandatory unless specifically called out in the specifications or schedule of items. In this case there are no required biobased materials.

There is however reporting requirements for any biobased products or materials the awardee uses in performance of the contract.

• It is said that the notice to proceed will be given no later that July 15, will a notice of award be given earlier to try to procure the precast and steel so that we have the lead time to get them delivered and installed by the project completion date?

o Upon award notice and communication with the contracting officer the awardee will have the availability to start ordering supplies and materials to meet the contract requirements.

The period of performance for this contract will not be extended. The Notice to Proceed is only associated with the actual construction work and award is expected to be made before the end of April 2019 which should allow enough time for ordering of supplies.

• Will you be sending a new schedule of items for the bid package reflecting the clearing and grubbing change or will we be required to make the change on the one from amendment 1?

o No a new schedule will not be posted to FBO. Because Amendment 002 only impacted one item, I did not provide and updated schedule of Items. When you are developing your pricing you will need to calculate that based on the updated quantity from

Amendment 002.

• Could we get a Bid Item added for Structural Backfill that goes in for the Bottomless Arch

Structure?

o Backfilling is indirect to the structural plate item 60301.

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Amendment 0003 – Question and Answer

Will the Compaction test be visual or will nuke test be required?

o Compaction methods are specified in the pay item descriptions. However, the backfill of the bottomless arch structure is the only pay item requiring density testing.

Section B in the bid items, there is compaction methods B-E. Would these be Methods 1-5 in the

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, section 209.10 Compacting?

o The alphabetical designation in parantheses is the method designated in the pay item description. See below example.

Compaction Method 3 –This method would be designated by calling out compaction method (c) in the pay item description.

Will we need Gradations and proctors for materials?

o Backfill material for the bottomless arch structure will require soil classification, proctor value, and density testing.

Is bid item 20801 Granular Foundation Fill, Structural Fill? Will this material need to be screened, even though it is from a Government source? Will gradation tests and a proctor test be required?

o Foundation fill gradation is shown in the supplemental specs section 704. Foundation fill limits are shown on sheet 5. The government source for foundation fill generally meets the gradation requirements but may need some sorting. Removing rocks larger than the gradation specified is most likely. Methods for sorting are not specified. Gradation for

Foundation fill material will be evaluated on visual examination. Density testing of foundation fill shall follow 208.10 and may be too rocky to test.

How long after seeding will the Contractor be required to water?

o Watering is not required

Per bid item 64803 Placed Channel Rock, Deformable Run, Class CR-4 (Commercial Source), and per bid Item 64801 Streambed Simulation, Class CR-4 & CR-2 (commercial Source). Will we be able to use materials from Structure Excavation for these items?

o Yes materials encountered in the work can be used as pay items as long as they meet the requirements of the specified material.