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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 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.

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ARS-12405B

STONEVILLE MS 38776

141 EXPERIMENT STATION ROAD

USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

04/10/20230001

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.

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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

03/27/2023

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.)

The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to post Q&As.

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)

VICTOR H. MCCOY

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

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 .

Q&As

Question 1: “It states in your solicitation in the SOW section on Pg. 3 under the Demolition heading to "demo & abate all glazing & greenhouse framing." Does this mean to just demo because there is no Asbestos Report that construes the glazing contains Asbestos. If in fact the glazing does need to be abated, then where is the Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) report?”

Answer 1: USDA has demolished many greenhouses of this type and age. In our experience, it is certain that the gasket and/or caulking material contains asbestos. There is no current ACM survey available that covers this facility so the quote should include glazing, gasket/caulk, and framing to be ACM. If further ACM is found, it will be brought to the attention of the CO/COR and will have to be addressed as a contract modification.

Question 2: “Also, it states in the SOW Pg. 3 under the Overview heading "Given the age of this structure, it is assumed that asbestos containing materials are present and will require abatement and proper disposal.

The contractor shall conduct an asbestos assessment on this building. Based on the results of the assessment, the contractor shall procure any required permits and perform appropriate disposal operations." The proper protocol is for the Owner (USDA) to get an ACM survey done prior to demo so that the contractors will have privilege to the survey. This survey will determine what does or doesn't contain Asbestos, and then the bidding contactors can account for the abatement (if any) in their cost proposal. There's no way a contractor will pay for an ACM survey to be completed, and not be re-imbursed that cost by the USDA., or You could ask the contractor to put the cost for an ACM survey in their initial cost proposal, and if there is any Asbestos to be abated, then do it as a change order. An ACM survey is required for any demo or major renovation. It should be done by an Accredited AHERA inspector licensed by the State, and if any Asbestos is identified, then it must be abated by licensed personnel to handle such.”

Answer 2: Please refer to Answer 1. The contractor should include an asbestos assessment in their quote and the work involved in proper abatement and disposal of glazing, gasket/caulk, and framing. If additional ACM is found in the contractor’s asbestos assessment in addition to those listed here, it shall be brought to the attention of the CO/COR and will be addressed in a contract modification.