Amendment_01.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

01 4/22/2019

6. ISSUED BY 7. ADMINISTRATED BY (If other than Item 6) USDA Forest Service Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Attn: Brian A. Johnson, CO 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 3A Everett, WA 98201

Same as Block 6

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

1205M619R0001

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

4-8-2019

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

*TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR IF NOT COMPLETE 10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended is not extended.

NOTE: If offers are handcarried, additional time should be allowed to access the depository facility due to heightened security requirements.

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 Item 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) 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 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 hours 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 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 data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, 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.)

Project: Big Four Boardwalk Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

1. The purpose of Amendment 01 is to provide all questions asked by interested parties and answers given by the USDA Forest Service.

2. Refer to Pages 2 and 3.

3. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

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

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

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign) BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer) 4/22/2019

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Two-Phase Design-Build Project Construction Project Firm-Fixed-Price

BIG FOUR BOARDWALK

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Solicitation No. 1205M619R0001

UPDATED 4/22/2019

DARRINGTON RANGER DISTRICT

MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST

Below are questions that have been received for this project and the responses that were provided. If contractors have any other questions or comments, please email Luke Silvis at lucas.silvis@usda.gov, or Brian Johnson at brian.johnson3@usda.gov.

• Question – Is the site accessible or is it still snowed in?

Answer - The site is snow free however the county is still maintaining the gated closure on the Mtn. Loop Hwy 2 miles prior to the site. Prospective bidders can walk or ride bicycles on the closed highway to access the site. The county anticipates opening the highway in 1-2 weeks although this depends on how much cleanup they have to do.

• Question – How does the Two-phase design build proposal process work?

Answer – Section M of the RFP contains the information about how the proposals will be evaluated. Phase 1 has two main evaluation factors 1) Technical Competence; 2) Past Performance. In order to meet the requirements for Phase 1, bidders must identify all key participating members of the design-build team and present a very basic design concept.

Phase 2 has four main evaluation factors 1) Preliminary Design; 2) Design and Construction Schedule; 3) Use of Biobased Products; 4) Price. Phase 2 documents received during the Phase 1 evaluation will not receive consideration.

• Question – What is the response date for Phase 1?

Answer – Phase 1 is due May 8th at 1400 hours (Pacific). Although check in regularly on FBO just in case this is adjusted for some reason.

• Question – Does the boardwalk have to be designed for H5 loading?

Answer – The Forest Service is not requiring the boardwalk to be designed for the H5 live loading. The boardwalk does need to be designed for the live loads outlined in Section C.6 and the drawings as well as any anticipated construction loads necessary.

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• Question – I’m hoping you can help me find the engineer’s estimate?

Answer – It’s on page 139 of the solicitation.

• Question – We are a supplier and will only complete the RFP for the design phase portion of the project.

Answer – This project is structured as a Two-Phase Design-Build construction contract. The design portion is only a part of the overall construction effort, so if you do not team up with a construction contractor you will have a very difficult time meeting the requirements of Section M --- Evaluation Factors for Award. The builder-designer must work as an integrated team in order to put the Phase I & Phase II proposals together. This is detailed in the RFP and non-compliance with what we’re requiring will cause your proposal to be non-compliant with the RFP requirements. It is your company’s decision, but I suggest working closely with a prime contractor since the designer/supplier will be operating as a subcontractor. In FBO under the “Interested Vendors” tab there is a mix of 29 entities that are interested---in some form or another---in this project.

END OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Dated: 4/22/2019 Brian A. Johnson, Contracting Officer

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