Amendment_1,_El_Reno_Bridge,_1232SD18B0015.pdf

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x x 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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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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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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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:

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.)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Incorporate revised page number 7 of the Solicitation which corrects a typo in Section

C.3, AGAR clause 452.211-74 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The revised page 7 attached to this

Amendment shall hereby replace existing page number 7 of the Solicitation.

2. Issue the attached answers to questions received from Vendors in response to

Solicitation 1232SD18B0015.

Potential Bidders are reminded that a completed and signed SF-1442 is required to be submitted with all bids. In order to be considered responsive, Bidders must acknowledge all issued Amendments by completing Block 19. ACKNOWLEDGE OF AMENDMENTS on the SF-1442.

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)

DOUGLAS STICKLER

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 1232SD18B0015

El Reno Bridge Replacement

C.2.6.1 OSHA training requirements shall be strictly enforced prior to the commencement of work. The job superintendent must be an OSHA certified “competent person” with 30 hours of training and all other employees working on the project must have a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA training.

C.2.6.2 The job superintendent/OSHA certified competent person needs to be on site at all times when work is being done.

C.2.6.3 Employee Conduct Contractor employees and Subcontractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and businesslike manner.

C.2.6.4 Removal of Employees The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of Agricultural Research Service.

C.3 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCLUDED BY FULL TEXT:

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (Feb 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

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AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications (Feb 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is 90 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

If the Government accepts the Additive Bid Item, 90 calendar days will be added to the performance time of the Base Bid. Concurrent construction of both the Base Bid Item and Additive Item will be allowed but is not required by the Government.

(End of Clause)

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Solicitation 1232SD18B0015 El Reno Bridge Replacement

Request for Information Question and Answer

Below is a list of questions submitted by Vendors in response to Solicitation 1232SD18B0015, El Reno Bridge Replacement followed by the Government’s response. The Government’s response is provided for clarification purposes only and shall in-no-way alter the terms and conditions of Solicitation

1232SD18B0015.

No. Question Response 1 Does ARS require the entire floor removed? Yes, the Government requires that the entire floor be removed. The broken-up concrete can be incorporated into the rock blanket per the specifications.

2 Is the period of performance 90 or 120 days? The period of performance is 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed is issued for the replacement of Bridge A. An additional 90 calendar days will be given only if/when the Government awards the Additive Bid Item for the replacement of Bridge D.

3 For the Pile, Splice H-Pile (Non-Biddable) items; are we to put in $400 as is typical with an Oklahoma Department of Transportation project or leave the item blank on the proposal?

Yes, the intent is for the contractor to put in $400 as is typical with an Oklahoma Department of Transportation project.

4 Is there a specific worksheet that you would like us to use for calculation of our self-performed work?

No. Bidder’s may choose their own format for submitting the calculation of self-performed work.

5 Where should we submit our bid? Bids shall be submitted electronically via email to Trent Stevens at Trent.Stevens@ars.usda.gov

Potential bidders are reminded that, to be considered responsive, all issued Amendments must be acknowledged by completing block

19. ACKNOWLEDGE OF AMENDMENTS of the

SF-1442.

mailto:Trent.Stevens@ars.usda.gov