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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 electronic communication 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 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.

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ARS-12305B

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

BLDG 003, RM 223, BARC-WEST

10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE

USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

09/10/20240001

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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/22/2024

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 data, 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.

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

Cranberry Breeding and Genetics Greenhouse, Chatsworth, NJ

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Incorporate the current Wage Determination for NJ20240027.

2. Provide responses to Request for Information (RFIs) received.

See Continuation Pages for details.

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)

ROGER D. AMMONS

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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Cranberry Breeding and Genetics Greenhouse, Chatsworth, NJ

Wage Determination Attachment 9, attached, is replaced in its entirety.

From Davis-Bacon Act WD# NJ20240027, 07/12/2024, Building, Burlington County in New Jersey - 13 pages

To Davis-Bacon Act WD# MD20240027 09/06/2024, Building, Burlington County in New Jersey – 13 pages

Responses to Request for Information A total of nine (9) RFIs were received on this project.

RFI #1: BAA Compliance - The Windjammer 6000 does not appear to be BAA Compliant.

I have spoken with Prospiant numerous times and they cannot confirm that Windjammer 6000 or other components will meet the specified BAA requirements. Will they be exempt from BAA?

Government Response: Prospiant has confirmed that the Windjammer 6000 is manufactured in Cincinnati, OH.

RFI #2: Wage Rate for Glazier – There are 2 different rates for Burlington County. Is this project south of a line or north of a line drawn as Chatsworth is one of the cities mentioned.

Government Response: The project is located south of the line drawn between the cities mentioned in the Wage Rate Table, General Decision Number NJ20240027, Building, Burlington County in New Jersey.

RFI #3: Gutters: Currently there is a gutter with the option only. Would a downspout be required? Would a splash guard be required? Would the downspout go on the North or South End of the structure? Would you want the greenhouse sloped? Or the greenhouse level and gutter sloped?

Government Response: Gutters are not required on the base bid. If required with the option, the gutters would be sloped not the Greenhouse and downspouts and splash blocks would be required.

RFI #4: Base Bid: Are gutters required on the base bid? Or if the option is picked up, are gutters desired on the end walls? If so, please advise on the same questions above regarding downspouts and locations.

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Government Response: Gutters are not required on the base bid. See answer above regarding the option. Gutters are not desired on the end walls.

RFI #5: Foundation: Please confirm that the detail is for a continuous wall foundation and not piers for each support.

Government Response: Continuous footing is required for the foundation.

RFI #6: The Propane tank nor the piping is in this contract, please advise how quickly the USDA is able to perform this work and how much notice that they will need.

Government Response: The government will require ninety (90) days notification.

RFI #7: Options are still shown on the plans for a cooling system and evap system. Please confirm that these items are included in the base bid for the greenhouse that they are associated with.

Government Response: Refer to the Statement of Work 3.6 and 3.61 regarding the Windjammer 6000 cooling system and Contractor responsibilities.

RFI#8: Is it the Governments intent to elect to award bid option 1 at the same time as the base bid or is there a possibility of bid option 1 being awarded at a later date? If there is a possibility of Bid option 1 being awarded at a later date – what will the timing of that be?

Government Response: At this time, it is not the Government’s intent to award the Option at the same time of the Base. The Option, when exercised will be within six (6) months of award. A closer timing on the exercising of the Option cannot be provided, since this is dependent on the receipt of funds.

RFI#9: The period of performance is noted to be 180 days. Does this include Bid Option 1?

Government Response: Upon the exercising of Option 1, the contract period of performance end date will be extended sixty (60) calendar days. The work in the Option shall be performed concurrently with the Base during the contract period of performance. The entire work shall be ready for use no later than 240 calendar days.

-End of Responses to RFIs-

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