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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

11/04/20240001

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

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

11/04/2024

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.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

The response due date is unchanged by this amendment.

Attachment 1 - SOW - BARC Repair 5 Fuel Stations has been updated to Attachment 1 - SOW -

BARC Repair 5 Fuel Stations - REV 25NOV2024 in order to clarify the requirement.

The following questions and answers are hereby implemented into the solicitation

Period of Performance: 01/23/2025 to 06/23/2026

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 .

Question 1: Does the government expect hazardous materials requiring abatement to be encountered during demolition/construction?

Answer 1: Hazardous materials requiring abatement are not anticipated, but it is possible there could be diesel/gas in soil if there were undetected leaks.

Question 2: Please provide as-built drawings for underground electrical conduit and fuel station piping.

Answer 2: Available drawings may be found at this link: https://ars-usda.box.com/s/o52z6liz9tcmbyhrz74yhmvp7kt4whm0 . The local utility locator will also be available after award.

Question 3: Are soil boring reports available? If not, it will be assumed that excavation will be clear of rocks and obstructions.

Answer 3: Soil boring reports are not available, however, some of the tanks are below paved concrete lots.

Question 4: Confirm Additional Contract Options (SOW Items 6.1 through 6.8) are not to be priced in this bid proposal.

Answer 4: Additional Contract Options (SOW Items 6.1 through 6.8) are not to be priced in this proposal.

Question 5: Please confirm the intent of SOW Items (5.4.2.1; 5.4.3.1; 5.4.4.1; 5.4.5.1 and 5.4.6.1). Should bid proposal pricing include cost to prepare reports with a cost estimate for repairs provided after completion of report/after contract award? (pages beginning on SDW-6)

Answer 5: Attachment 1 - SOW - BARC Repair 5 Fuel Stations has been updated to Attachment 1 - SOW - BARC Repair 5 Fuel Stations - REV 25NOV2024 in order to clarify the requirement.

Question 6: Please confirm the intent of SOW Items (5.4.2.4; 5.4.3.4; 5.4.4.4; 5.4.5.4 and 5.4.6.5).

Confirm bid proposal pricing is to include cost to perform testing and repair recommendations/cost estimates for recommended repair are to be provided after completion of testing/after contract award?

(pages beginning on SDW-6)

Answer 6: Attachment 1 - SOW - BARC Repair 5 Fuel Stations has been updated to Attachment 1 - SOW - BARC Repair 5 Fuel Stations - REV 25NOV2024 in order to clarify the requirement.

Question 7: Provide a volume quantity of excess fuel to be removed for SOW Items 5.4.2.5; 5.4.3.5;

5.4.4.5; 5.4.5.5 and 5.4.6.6. (pages beginning on SDW-8)

Answer 7: Many dispensers do not have excess fuel in sumps/cabinet. If there is product, the volume would not be anticipated to exceed 5 gallons.

Question 8: Please confirm the intent of SOW Item 5.5.2.2. Should bid proposal pricing include the cost to assess the Bldg. 309 USTs only? With reports of required maintenance and cost estimates for recommendations provided after completion of assessment/after contract award? (page SWD-17)

Answer 8: SOW Item 5.5.2.3 should be completed before SOW Item 5.5.2.2.

https://ars-usda.box.com/s/o52z6liz9tcmbyhrz74yhmvp7kt4whm0 https://ars-usda.box.com/s/o52z6liz9tcmbyhrz74yhmvp7kt4whm0

Question 9: For all required testing/assessments, confirm bid pricing includes cost of testing/assessment only and no pricing for repairs is to be included in this proposal.

Answer 9: Attachment 1 - SOW - BARC Repair 5 Fuel Stations has been updated to Attachment 1 - SOW - BARC Repair 5 Fuel Stations - REV 25NOV2024 in order to clarify the requirement.

Question 10: Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Answer 10: This hypothetical situation will be addressed when and if it arises during contract administration.

Question 11: Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

Answer 11: No.

Question 12: Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.

Answer 12: This document will not be provided.

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