SF30 AMENDMENT 0002 SOLICITATION 12405B23Q0299.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

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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:

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.

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

Amendment 0002 issued to provide answers to questions submitted by interested contractors.

Q1. We would like clarification on the exterior work: outside of drilling additional weep holes in balcony flooring in areas that show signs of having ponding water, is there any additional exterior work?

A1. From the Statement of Work. 3.5 REQUISITE REPAIR WORK General -

Complete all repair work before intermediate coat of paint is applied unless indicated otherwise. Base Bid items.

1. Interior Coating System per specifications.

2. Inspect and Adjust Windage rods and riser stay rods as needed, to withstand 100 mph winds blowing from any direction as required by AWWA D100-05.

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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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. Clean and lubricate all moving parts of the liquid level indicator.

4. Drill additional weep holes in balcony flooring in areas that show signs of having ponding water.

Q2. With scheduling the work such that the water tank will be out of operation the least amount possible, we would like to point out the Induron coating will take 7 days to cure and there are faster options. Please let us know if you would like to change to something different to assist in time constraints.

A2. While we are certainly interested in minimizing the down time of this tank, we have an alternate tank that will be in operation while this one is recoated. That said, Induron

Coating Systems are the basis of our design and are preferred, but if you have a system that you would like to propose for consideration as an approved equal, please submit the necessary product information and direct comparison data to kevin.magee@usda.gov.

Q3. Will there be access to power and water at the site while performing the project?

A3. From the Statement of Work¿

5.4 Temporary Facilities

a. Temporary utilities of electricity and water will be furnished to the Contractor by the

Government.

b. Contractor is responsible for providing portable toilet facilities for contractors use.

Location to place facilities will be provided during pre-construction meeting.

Q4. Will the City of Stoneville require a local business license or any permits for the project?

A4. This water supply system is wholly owned and operated by the USDA and exclusively serves USDA and USDA partner/collaborator facilities. No further permits are required from USDA.

Q5. Can we work 7 days a week?

A5. This water tower is within a secure, fenced

USDA compound. The contractor work hours shall be Monday through Friday, seven (7) A.M. to four

(4) P.M. with the exception of Federal Government holidays. Any proposed deviations to work

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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12405B23Q0299/0002 schedule shall be submitted to Contacting Officer for written approval prior to granting a schedule change. Bids should based on the schedule above, however this may be revisited on a case by case basis during execution of the project if USDA personnel are available to grant access and monitor work.

Q6. Can you provide a copy of the inspection report?

A6. Yes. A copy of the latest inspection report will be available on the SAM.gov site for this solicitation.

Q7. What is the height of the tank?

A7. Approximately 150¿

Q8. Can you confirm what wage rate is to be used from the wage rates provided in the documents?

The only painter rate is occupation code 23760.

Is this the correct rate?

A8. Please see Wage Determination No.: 2015-5161

Revision No.: 23 attachment in solicitation posting that includes project location county, Washington county.

Q9. How soon after the bid date will the project be awarded since the contractor is to be one site from June 12th through September 11th?

A9. As soon as possible after all quotations received are evaluated. Period of performance dates may be adjusted depending on date award is issued.

Q10. Who will be inspecting the work?

A10. USDA will secure the services of a professional inspector who regularly performs inspections on projects of this type.

Q11. Please confirm seed and straw of the site will be acceptable for site restoration.

A11. I¿m not sure what this is referring to. If areas are disturbed to the point that it damages the turf and/or creates ruts, the contractor will be responsible for site grading and re-establishing growth and coverage of grass. In this case Bermuda seed and straw would be appropriate.

Q12. Has the interior of the tank ever been

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12405B23Q0299/0002 brush sandblasted and overcoated? If so, how many coats? Provide as much detail about past project as possible.

A12. Please see the 2020 inspection report for film thickness questions. I will look into the archives to see what further information exists.

I will update this Q&A document as information is found. Our records show that this tank was originally installed in 2001 and only inspection work and sedimentation removal has been performed on the interior since that time. The exterior has been recoated once.

Q13. Has interior of the tank ever been painted with 100% solids epoxy? If so, what was the film thickness?

A13. Please see the 2020 inspection report for film type and thickness questions. I will look into the archives to see what further information exists. I will update this Q&A document as information is found.

Q14. Can Tnemec paint products be used for this project instead of Induron?

A14. Tnemec is certainly a reputable manufacturer. Please submit the proposed product information and direct comparison data to kevin.magee@usda.gov for consideration.

Period of Performance: 06/12/2023 to 09/11/2023

The Service Contract Labor Standards Statute is hereby incorporated into this contract.

Reference FAR clause 52.232-18. Availability of funds.

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