1232SD18Q0009_Amd_0001.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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ARS-PWA-5364-01

DUBOIS ID 83423-5032

19 OFFICE LOOP

USDA ARS PWA USSES

U.S. SHEEP EXPERIMENT STATION

ARS-WBSC-0330-05-T

Peoria IL 61604 1815 N University St ARS WBSC Contracting, Acquisition, ARS WBSC Contracting, Acquisition, 04/11/20180001

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.

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

04/11/2018

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 provide answers to questions.

Q:1 Can the successful contractor use hired drivers or does the drivers need to be the owner?

A:1 Contractor may use hired drivers but the wages must be no less than the wage on the attached sheets.

Q:2 Do they have to have a certified payroll?

A:2 Yes the CO (Mr. Ridenour) will go over that information with the successful contractor

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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)

JEFFERY A. RIDENOUR

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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at award time.

Q:3 Does the loader operator have to be with the loader, in the gravel pit, the entire time or can the truck operators use the loader to load their selves?

A:3 No the Loader operator does not have to stay with the loader all the time, Yes the truck drivers may load themselves if their company allows that. I also stated that the contractor was responsible for any damage done to their equipment either by their employees or vandalism.

Q:4 Does the contractor or the bid have to be bonded?

A:4 No, the contractor will need to provide a certificate of insurance.

Q:5 Is the contractor responsible for dust control at the gravel pit or the dumping sites?

A:5 No, The State of Idaho was not concerned and neither was ARS due to the locations of everything.

Q:6 How do the options work?

A:6 The options are based on funds available which is related to the quotes we received from the contractors.

Q:7 To support the determination of the most efficient transport route, can the Government provide a more exact location, such as coordinates or mileage from specific reference points, for pit JF#17?

A:7 It is approximately 54 miles from pit JF#17 to the Dubois location and 10 miles from pit

JF#17 to the Mud Lake location.

Q:8 Where do we send our quotes?

A:8 Quotes are to be emailed to

Jeffery.ridenour@ars.usda.gov.

Q:9 Can we fax our quotes?

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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A:9 No faxed quotes will not be accepted.

Period of Performance: 05/14/2018 to 08/31/2018

Terms and conditions remain unchanged

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110