Amendment1_SF30_SiteVisitNotes_QandA_090122.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USDA FS – Procurement & Property Services National Stewardship Contracting Branch 104 Airport Road

Grangeville, ID 83530 USDA FS – Procurement & Property Services National Stewardship Contracting Branch 104 Airport Road

Grangeville, ID 83530

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/18/2022

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, FORMCHECKBOX 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 telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: 52.211.18 THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 1 and 2.

FORMCHECKBOX

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

FORMCHECKBOX

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor FORMCHECKBOX is not, FORMCHECKBOX is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

LOWER DEADFALL-EDDY CREEK TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECTS

Shasta Trinity National Forest; Shasta McCloud Management Unit

1. Add Attachment J-10 Site Visit Notes to the solicitation.

2. Strike Attachment J-6 Map: Deadfall Trail Work Item Locations and replace with the corrected version dated 9/1/22 attached. A Stepping Stone Ford Crossing was added across Deadfall Creek as it exits the meadow. Item 8: Construct Natural Ford Lower Deadfall Meadows Trail estimated quantity – 150 LF, remains unchanged.

3. Amend solicitation C.5 Technical Specifications, paragraph 2, sentence 1. Strike the website link and replace with: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf.

Continued on page 2.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the documents referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the documents referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

KAREN RUKLIC

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SOLICITATION: 12363N22Q4049

Lower Deadfall-Eddy Creek Trail Restoration Projects Amendment 1, Page 2 of 2 Dated 09/01/2022

4. Share answers to the following questions posed to date.

Question 1: Are contractors required to use true dimension or standard dimension lumber?

Answer: Standard dimension lumber is suitable for use on this contract.

Question 2: Are ½” bolts acceptable instead of 5/8” bolts for the curbs?

Answer: No. 5/8” required for strength and longevity required for snow load.

Question 3: Is 2X6 acceptable for the scupper blocks? Redwood is not made in 3X6.

Answer: No. Redwood in 3X6 may need to be special ordered.

Question 4: Are 3/4" bolts acceptable instead of 7/8" bolts for the joints and headers?

Answer: No. 7/8” bolts are required.

Question 5: Are Are 2x12's acceptable for the stringers instead of 3x12?

Answer: No, 3 X 12 stringers are required.

Question 6: What type of decking should be used exactly? The Specifications show either 2 X 6 or 3 X 8 decking boards can be used.

Answer: Contractors shall utilize 3 X 8 decking material.

Question 7: What type of subbase needs to be used under boardwalk posts? Specifications call out concrete or aggregate.

Answer: Compacted ¾” minus aggregate shall be used. Footers shall be constructed 12” wide and 4” deep. Contractors shall utilize Typical B, 3-foot maximum boardwalk height with curb.

RESPONDENTS SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT BY ONE OF THE METHODS OUTLINED IN BLOCK 11 OF THE SF-30 FORM. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF QUOTES REMAINS UNCHANGED.