SF30 AMENDMENT 0004 SOLICITATION 12405B23R0033.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

110532808/21/20230004

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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/04/2023

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.)

Amendment 0004 issued to provide answers to additional questions submitted by interested contractor

1) Given the extended lead times for Metal Buildings, can the NTP for the 90 day construction be issued AFTER building shop drawing approval and a delivery schedule has been established by the building manufacturer?

Answer: The period of performance can be adjusted as needed to accommodate any reasonable delays due to design, fabrication, and delivery of materials.

2) Should the wall panels be painted or Galvalume finish? Typically wall panels, trims, etc. are painted and roof panels are Galvalume finish. We can get wall panels in Galvalume

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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)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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 .

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12405B23R0033/0004 but need to clarify.

Answer: We would like the panels, trim, etc. and roofing to be pre-painted Galvalume panels.

3) Could the Government please clarify the make/model/type of equipment to be stored under this shelter?

Answer: Various farm equipment that will fit within the stated clearances in the SOW.

4) If our Structural DOR determines that a thinner slab on grade is adequate for the equipment being stored, can the thickness of the slab be reduced if adequate for the intended loading?

Answer: Slab thickness shall be 9" as stated in the SOW

5) Will sealed civil/site design documents be required, or can the COR identify the corners of the building onsite and limit the design to only a sealed structural foundation and metal building shop drawing package?

Answer: PE Stamp is only required on structural items such as foundations and metal building.

6) Will sealed electrical design documents be required or can we have our electrician lay out and install per the written scope of work?

Answer: Work needs to be performed by a licensed and bonded electrician. No PE Stamp or Seal required.

7) Will erosion control measures be required?

Answer: Yes. Erosion prevention and control countermeasures will be required and will be dependent on the means and methods chosen by the contractor and the timing of the Contractors work schedule.

8) Will any outside agency permitting or inspections be required (i.e. local/state) for this project since it is issued by the USDA

(Federal Contracting Agency)?

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Answer: No outside agency permitting is required.

9) Who will be responsible for the secondary electrical service coming from the Transformer back to the building (assume Duke Energy or local Primary Electrical Service Provider)?

Answer: The Contractor will need to coordinate this with the electrical provider (Duke Power) in conjunction with USDA so a new service and meter can be set up.

Construction of a 90' long x 30' wide pre-engineered steel equipment storage building as defined in attached Statement of Work (SOW) in accordance with State and Local building authorities.

Period of Performance: 09/11/2023 to 12/11/2023 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute is hereby incorporated into this contract.

FAR clauses for construction services apply to this contract.

Reference FAR clause 52.204-27. Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023).

Information concerning the REE policies and procedures regarding the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and the time required for definitization of those actions per 15 U.S.C. 644 is available at https://www.ars.usda.gov/afm/apd/acquisitions/.

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

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110