SolicitationAmendment1_1232SA26Q1005.pdf

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1232SA26Q1005

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ARS-1232SA

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

RM 3-2102

5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE

USDA ARS ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY D

07/17/20260001

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.

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 Items 8 and 15, and returning ______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.

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended,

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.

CODE

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

07/17/2026

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.)

Questions and Answers for the project are attached and this amendment must be acknowledged.

Date and time for proposals has been extended.

Attachment 5 has been added to the solicitation.

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)

ERIN M. RIFFEY

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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Solicitation 1232SA26Q1005 RFIs

1. Pursuant to FAR 52.237-1, what are the approximate length, width, and height of the barn? Answer: FAR 52.237-1 states “Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.” The general dimensions are

30 feet x 40 feet x 12 feet, however that information does not negate the offeror’s responsibilities.

2. Is there any equipment, material, debris, or other property still inside the barn that must be removed or salvaged? Answer: No.

3. Are all utilities already disconnected? Answer: No utilities were connected to the barn.

4. Are there any known hazardous materials, such as asbestos, lead paint, chemicals, or contaminated debris? Answer: None known.

5. Are there any access limitations for heavy equipment, dumpsters, or hauling trucks?

Answer: No, other than contractor is heavily encouraged to use existing access areas and minimize damage to site, and repair damage to the site.

6. Could the Government provide any estimated debris volume or weight from pre-demolition assessments? Answer: No

7. If no formal assessment is available, please confirm whether internal records

(construction drawings, asset records, or floor plans) exist for this structure. Answer: No

8. For accurate pricing, please confirm:

(a) Whether concrete slab removal is included in CLIN 0001 as a firm base scope requirement or is conditionally excluded;

(b) If included, the approximate slab dimensions and thickness; and

(c) Whether the Government will issue an amendment clarifying this scope.

a. Answer: No slab removal is to be performed.

9. The solicitation currently includes SCA Wage Determination 2015-5261 (Revision 29).

Given that NAICS 238910 covers construction activities (mechanical demolition, foundation removal, site grading), please confirm whether this contract is subject to the

Davis-Bacon Act. If so, please provide the applicable General Decision Number for

McLennan County, Texas, and confirm if certified payroll submissions (DOL Form WH-

347) will be required. Answer: In accordance FAR 37.301, “If the contract is solely for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Service Contract Labor

Standards statute applies”.

10. Has the Government conducted a hazardous materials or environmental site assessment of this structure? If so, will the findings be made available to offerors? If not, should contractors price for standard non-hazardous demolition, utilizing a change order mechanism if regulated materials are encountered post-mobilization? Answer: Price for standard non-hazardous demolition. Notify CO if hazardous material is found onsite when construction begins and await further instructions.

11. Will the Government complete the salvage extraction and equipment relocation referenced in SOW Section 4.1(b)(v) prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed (NTP), or will the Contractor be expected to sequence work around active Government removal activity? If the latter, will delays in salvage completion result in an adjustment to the 60-calendar-day performance period? Answer: Government will complete salvage extraction and any equipment relocation with contractors’ assistance to miminize damage to equipment. This will be performed during the project, without impeding the contractor for more than 4 working hours. Contractor to include this time in proposal.

12. Does the Government have a preferred or pre-approved C&D disposal facility, or is the

Contractor free to select any licensed facility compliant with Texas TCEQ regulations?

Answer: Contractor free to select any licensed facility compliant with Texas TCEQ regulations.

13. Is scrap metal recycling through a licensed facility an acceptable alternative to landfill disposal, and will recycling manifests satisfy the SOW documentation requirements?

Answer: Yes.

14. What specific manifest format does the Government require? Answer: The manifests provided by the landfill or licensed facility with be acceptable provided material type and weight, or quantity, of material is provided, legible, and signature provided.

15. Can the Government confirm the current approximate vegetation height within the 150-foot sweep radius, and whether the area will be mowed by Government personnel prior to mobilization? Additionally, is the sweep radius measured from the foundation perimeter or from the structure's centroid? Answer: Current vegetation height can be confirmed onsite as it varies, but an idea can be obtained from pictures in Attachment 5, added to the

Solicitation. The area will not be mowed by the Government prior to beginning of contract. Sweep radius measured from center of structure.

16. Will the Government be conducting an organized pre-bid site visit? If so, please provide the date, time, and registration instructions. Answer: Solicitation instructs interested vendors how to schedule site visit.

17. If no organized site visit is planned, may offerors coordinate an individual site inspection prior to submitting a quotation? Answer: Solicitation instructs interested vendors how to schedule site visit.

18. Can you identify the primary construction materials? Answer: Wood frame, metal roof.

19. Are utilities currently connected to the structure, and if so, will the Government disconnect them prior to demolition, or is the contractor responsible for utility disconnection? Answer: No.

20. Are there any specific items or materials that the Government intends to salvage prior to demolition? Answer: Equipment that may be in the shed. See RFI # 11above.

21. The Statement of Work references a magnetic sweep within approximately a 150-foot radius. Please confirm whether this includes all surrounding pasture areas, roadways, drainage areas, and fence lines. Answer: Includes all surrounding pasture areas, roadways, drainage areas, and fence lines.

22. Is mowing required throughout the entire magnetic sweep area before final cleanup?

Answer: Only if needed, see Attachment 1 Statement of Work of the Solicitation, 4.1 b) iv).

23. Are there any restrictions regarding equipment access, haul routes, staging areas, or dumpster placement on the property? Answer: No.

24. Are bid bonds, performance bonds, or payment bonds required for this procurement?

Answer: Please refer to solicitation.

25. Is certified payroll required for this project? Answer: No.

26. We noticed the solicitation references a questions due date of July 23, 2025. Could you please confirm whether this is a typographical error and that the intended deadline is July

23, 2026? Answer: 2026.

27. Please confirm the preferred method and email address for quotation submission.

Answer: Email to Erin.Riffey@usda.gov.

28. Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing or recently performing this demolition requirement? If so, please provide the prior contract number, period of performance, and the most recent awarded value (or annual value). If this information cannot be disclosed directly, we understand it may be available via FOIA or

USAspending. Answer: No.

29. Subcontracting Limitations & Small-Business Performance. This solicitation is a Total

Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 52.219-6). However, I do not see FAR 52.219-14

(Limitations on Subcontracting) checked in the clause list. Assuming this is a specialty trade construction (NAICS 238910), if 52.219-14 applies, does the 75% limitation on subcontracting to non-similarly-situated entities (i.e., to firms outside the small-business demolition category) mean that work to other small demolition or construction firms would count toward our own performance? In other words, for clarity on how we structure our team, please confirm whether the effective subcontracting cap is 75% to non-SB subs, or whether any work to similarly-situated small-business demolition/construction firms may count as prime performance. Answer: FAR 52.219-14 is not applicable. However if subcontractors are being used and are instrumental in the technical capability of the project, their information and capabilities should be included in your proposal to show technical capability.

30. What are the working days and hours? Answer: Per Attachment 1 Statement of Work of the Solicitation, 6.0, Normal working hours are 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through

Friday, excepting Federal Holidays.

31. What's the size of the barn? Answer: See RFI # 1.

32. Can the materials and equipment stay overnight inside the facility? Answer: Yes.

Contractor will be storing materials and equipment at their own risk. ARS cannot guarantee the security of the site. The contractor is also welcome to store materials and equipment, at that own risk, at the main Riesel location at 1702 Blackland Road

a. Riesel, Texas 76682.

33. Is there a concrete slab that needs to be demolished? Answer: No.

34. Are all utilities disconnected from the barn? Answer: Yes.

35. Does the vendor need to do any grading after demolition of the barn? Answer: See

Attachment 1 SOW, section 4.1. A. d).

36. Does the vendor need to do any grass seeding after demolition of the barn? Answer: No.

37. Is there water and electricity near the barn for vendors to use? Answer: No. However, there is water available at the main facility at 1702 Blackland Road Riesel, Texas 76682.

38. Will a vendor be required to have a temporary portable toilet? Answer: Yes, see

Attachment 1 SOW, section 5.5.

39. Can pictures be provided? Answer: Attachment 5, Video of Location, has been added.

SOW refers this as Attachment 4 and it was inadvertently left off the solicitation.

mailto:Erin.Riffey@usda.gov

40. Is builders' risk insurance required for this project? Answer: See solicitation.

41. Is a bid bond required for this project? Answer: See solicitation.

42. Is a performance and payment bond required for this project? Answer: See solicitation.

43. Please confirm that a 6' high construction safety fence is required? Answer: A 4 foot high orange safety fence is acceptable. A 6' high construction safety fence is acceptable but not required.

44. Please confirm the vendor can use a 4' high orange safety fence? Answer: see RFI # 43.