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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 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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AKRON CO 80720

ARS-NPA-5407-01

40335 CO RD GG

CENTRAL GREAT PLAINS RES STATION

USDA ARS NPA CGPRS

USDA ARS NPA, AKRON

ARS-WBSC-0330-05-T

Peoria IL 61604 1815 N University St ARS WBSC Contracting, Acquisition, ARS WBSC Contracting, Acquisition, 06/07/20180003

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

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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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to additional questions.

Request for Information Questions from Site Visit on June 22, 2018

Q.1: Existing sign appears to be attached only to the end frame which allows for the sign to move with the wind. There are a couple of ways to approach the project.

1. Provide additional framework for the sign to eliminate flex in the sign. Attach aluminum signs with specified design in high performance vinyl.

2. Attach new aluminum signs with specified design in high performance vinyl to the existing framework.

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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

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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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3. Overlay existing panels with high performance vinyl to the existing metal panels.

Please advise which option is preferred to allow us to provide an acceptable proposal.

A.1: We will want the old panels attached to the beam that runs horizontal on the inside of the of sign to take out any play in the panels. Then the new Aluminum panels will be attached to the old panels. The new aluminum panels will also need to be attached to the beam as well.

Q.2: SOW Project Requirement C calls for a programmable digital display of 12" x 173" inches with the mock up showing 21" x 173". The digital display comes in 12" increments for height and length so the height would either be 12" with smaller letters or 24" with 15" letters? Should the digital component be 24" x 180" (with 15" letters)?

A.2: We want to go with the 24"x 180" with 15" letters.

Q.3: There appears to be an issue with the conduit running from the light pole to the sign location. There is either a break in the conduit or it is plugged with dirt.

Should the contractor include pricing to investigate and repair conduit or will this be considered an unknown condition and any expense associated with the work will be handled as a change order?

A.3: Include the repairs in your proposal. The conduit is plugged, which will require some effort to get thru the plugged section. But the conduit may have to be dug out where the anticipated plug or broken conduit is and repaired, which will require the removal of a small section of the concrete parking lot. See attached "Aerial view of parking lot20180703".

Please include an add option #1 price for the removal and replacement of the concrete, and repair of the conduit if needed.

Q.4: There is concern about the power requirements for the sign and the light pole being adequate. One solution would be to change out the light pole fixture to an LED.

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Is it acceptable for the contractor to include in the bid an amount to convert the light pole to an

LED fixture to ensure adequate power to run the light pole as well as the sign?

A.4: Yes, replace the light fixture with a similar style light fixture, but with LEDs to provide a similar lighting pattern as the existing, which we anticipate to be 10 foot candles per square foot at the ground level.

Q.5: Statement of Work calls for direct Ethernet connection with CAT5 cable. Per the sign companies we have spoken with, their recommendation is to remove this requirement as technology is constantly advancing to eliminate the need for direct Ethernet connection. In addition, future work to provide a direct

Ethernet would require trenching across the parking lot to run another conduit to the sign.

A.5: Remove this requirement for the direct

Ethernet connection with CAT5 cable. A wireless system is required.

LIST OF CHANGES:

All terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110