Amendment_0002_RFQ_Elmwood.pdf

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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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NRCS-PR-12F352

HATO REY PR 00918

Suite 604

654 MUNOZ RIVERA AVENUE

USDA-NRCS CARIBBEAN AREA OFFICE

WASHINGTON DC 20250

NRCS-HQ-122B46

ROOM 6801-S

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SW

USDA-NRCS CONTRACTING TEAM 2

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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

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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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

03/08/2018

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.)

This amendment is issued to provide the list of contractors that participated from the second site showing and provide the Questions and Answers:

1. A second site visit was conducted on April 11, 2018. The following contractors were present:

- Band of Brothers Restoration

- The Reid Group

- Stormwater Maintenance LLC

- Rural Restoration LLC

- Handley Excavation

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

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)

ORIEL VELEZ

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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2. Below are the Questions and Answers for this project:

Q1: What is the location of the pipeline for the livestock watering system, does it cross the access road?

A1: It does not appear that the construction of the access road will affect the existing waterline for the livestock watering system.

Q2: Is compaction needed for the base material of the access road?

A2: There is no requirement for compaction for the base material of the access road, just excavation to the desired grade and constructed as shown on the construction drawings.

Q3: Is soil testing required for the fill material for the ditch blocks?

A3: No, soil testing is not required.

Q4: The borrow areas appear to have quite a bit of vegetation in them. Does the fill material for the ditch blocks need to be free of organic material, roots, etc.?

A4: Section 4. Earthfill in Construction Specification 407-Wetland Restoration details the requirements for the fill material.

Q5: Is a water control plan needed?

A5: A written water control plan (dewatering plan) is not required. Refer to Construction Specification 11-Removal of Water for dewatering requirements.

Q6: Can the 30 working days be extended?

A6: The 30 working days (46 calendar days) is a set time.

Q7: Does NRCS have to provide access to the site each day to the contractor?

A7: No, the contractor will be able to access the site during working hours.

Q8: What is the anticipated start date for the project?

A8: At this time, the anticipated start date will be sometime in June 2018.

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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Q9: Is the contractor responsible for maintenance of the road in the WRP access easement?

A9: Yes, the contractor will be responsible for maintaining the farm road in its current (or better) condition.

Q10: Is the sign in sheet for the site showing available for all bidders?

A10: The list of participants is included in this amendment.

Q11: What is the time frame for getting mail to Puerto Rico?

A11: Mail is back to normal in Puerto Rico. Mail typically arrives in 2-3 days. Contractor is responsible to ensure that their quote is mailed in a timely fashion as to arrive on or before the due date/time.

Q12: Is there residential access on the road in the WRP access easement?

A12: Yes, there are two rented houses that use the road for access. The contractor will need to coordinate with those two renters as well as provide safety measures to prevent possible collisions during construction.

3. There are no additional changes by reason of this amendment. All terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

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