Sol_12405B23Q0140_Amd_0002.pdf

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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

04/13/20230002

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 0002 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

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 .

Q&As

Question 1: “Regarding the specs, are we backfilling the structure over the slabs, crowning then seed and straw?”

Answer 1: In a portion of the concrete slab to remain in place (approximately 900SF) will be left undisturbed and intact. No backfilling on the salvaged slab is necessary. The plant room which has approximately 200SF of concrete will be removed and the area site graded to match surrounding grade and shall provide positive drainage as described in the SOW and in the excerpts below. For further information, please refer to the following excerpts from the SOW:

“…One growth room and alley house of the structure has a continuous concrete slab floor while the other growth room has a split slab/gravel floor. The total area of the concrete flooring to be removed is approximately 200 ft2 and 900 ft2 will remain in place. “

“… The contractor shall leave intact the concrete slab of the alley house and South greenhouse and seal the floor drain in the slab. The North greenhouse concrete shall be removed from the joint that separates the two greenhouses. Slab to remain shall be left in usable condition by grinding down any protrusions (rebar, grout, etc.)

level with the slab elevation. Pictures have been provided at the end of the SOW for reference.”

“… The area shall be sloped to drain to ensure water does not puddle around the Building 3 foundation or onto the remaining slab. Contractor shall provide fill if needed to bring disturbed areas to grade. The contractor shall use Centipede grass seed and cover with straw to re-establish grass cover. The contractor shall take all steps necessary to prevent soil erosion from the site.”

Question 2: “Since an asbestos survey is required as the contractor’s expense, and if asbestos is present, it will require abatement. Can this survey results/abatement charge be added, if applicable, through a change in scope change order?”

Answer 2: Please refer to Amendment 0001

Question 3: “If a change order for abatement (no matter how large or small due to the survey) is not allowed, should our bids include abatement cost, prior to knowing if abatement will be required?”

Answer 3: Please refer to Amendment 0001