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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

1226508/01/20240002

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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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:

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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.)

Pole Barn for Long-Term Agricultural Research (LTAR), Beltsville Agricultural Research

Center, Beltsville, MD

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Extend the due date for Proposals to August 30,2024 5:00PM ET.

2. Incorporate the current Wage Determination for MD20240054.

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

See Continuation Pages for details.

Period of Performance: 09/23/2024 to 03/24/2025

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 .

12305B24R0042 Amendment 0002

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Pole Barn for Long-Term Agricultural Research (LTAR), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, MD

Proposal Due Date The due date for receipt of proposals is extended from August 23, 2024 by 5:00 PM ET to August 30, 2024 by 5:00PM ET.

Wage Determination Attachment 4, attached, is replaced in its entirety.

From Davis-Bacon Act WD# MD20240054 08/09/2024, Building, Prince George’s County in Maryland - 7 pages

To Davis-Bacon Act WD# MD20240054 08/09/2024, Building, Prince George’s County in Maryland - 7 pages

Responses to Request for Information A total of fifteen (15) RFIs were received on this project.

RFI #1: Approval Process for Plans: Could you please confirm the timeline for the approval of engineered stamped/sealed plans?

Government Response: Offerors shall provide plans for the proposed pole barn with their proposal. Since stamped/sealed plans have a cost associated with them, they shall be provided for review and approval after contract award.

RFI #2: Material Selection & Standards: Are there any specific material brands or certifications, in addition to those already outlined in the solicitation, that are preferred or required by the Government?

Government Response: No. Contractors shall ensure that all work meets ARS 242.1M “ARS Facilities Design Standards” in addition to all Local, State and Federal codes, and latest IBC codes per the Statement of Work. ARS 242.1M can be provided upon request.

RFI #3: Roofing and Siding Samples: The Statement of Work mentions the provision of samples for color selection. What is the expected timeline for this selection process?

Government Response: Once the sealed/stamped plans have been approved, samples shall be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) designated on the award for color selection.

RFI #4: Concrete Requirements: Could you kindly provide more detailed specifications for the concrete flooring and foundation, including desired thickness or finishing requirements, if any?

Government Response: It is expected that the pole barn manufacture would provide the foundation requirements appropriate for the locale.

RFI #5: Coordination for Future Electrical Service: The Government will be providing electrical service to the structure at a later stage. How should the contractor coordinate the installation of the electrical sweep to ensure alignment with the Government's future plans?

Government Response: The location of the electrical sweep should be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) onsite.

RFI #6: Photocell and Lighting Specifications: Are there any specific technical requirements or preferences for the photocell-equipped exterior wall packs and high bay lights, such as brightness levels or energy efficiency ratings?

Government Response: This should be accomplished based on the typical per code requirements.

RFI #7: Final Inspection Criteria: Could you please provide a more detailed criteria or checklist that the Government will utilize for the final inspection and acceptance of the project?

Government Response: The Government will base the final inspection on whether the contractor has installed the pole barn per the stamped/sealed plans.

RFI #8: SOW Section 1 item 1.1.2 states that the Government shall provide a level compacted site at the location for the pole barn to be erected. It is assumed that some level of site work will be required by the contractor to be performed prior to building the structure or pouring any concrete. Please clarify what level of preparation will be accomplished by the Government and what will be our responsibility.

Government Response: The Government will provide a roughly graded, level site area, any further site work will be the responsibility of the contractor.

RFI #9: It is assumed all Geotechnical testing to include compaction tests are the contractor’s responsibility. Please confirm.

Government Response: Yes, any required geotechnical and compaction testing shall be performed by the contractor.

RFI #10: RFP documents discuss “possible” location for the new pole barn. Please confirm that the Government will provide exact layout/benchmarks for the new pole barn prior to design.

Government Response: The Government has determined the location of the future pole barn.

See Attachment 5 Map Location of Pole Barn.

RFI #11: During the site visit, new concrete aprons leading into the structure were discussed. Please confirm this is desired and the distance from the building the aprons should extend.

Government Response: The concrete apron should extend 10 feet from the front (open side) of the structure.

RFI #12: Please confirm that the concrete slab shall not be insulated.

Government Response: Correct, the concrete slab shall not be insulated.

RFI #13: Please confirm that a perimeter turndown frost wall is not required to be integrated into the new slab.

Government Response: A perimeter turndown frost wall is required to be integrated into the new slab.

RFI #14: Please confirm that PE Design for the Electrical Option will not be required.

Government Response: PE Design for the electrical option is required.

RFI #15: During the site visit an existing underground water line present in the area was discussed. Please confirm that locating and marking the waterline and any other underground utilities will be the responsibility of the Government, and that relocation of existing will not be required.

Government Response: The Government will identify the water line and any other utilities. Any utilities identified that require relocating from the site area will be the responsibility of the Government.

-End of Responses to RFIs-

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