AMENDMENT 0002 SOLICITATION 12405B24Q0307.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

12405B24Q030707/26/20240002

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.

CODE

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

07/10/2024

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 0002 issued to provide answers to questions submitted by interested contractor.

Q1. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

A1. No, they do not have to be separate individuals.

Q2. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

A2. Yes, period of performance is negotiable to be extended due to material/equipment lead time delays.

Q3. Can you please provide a list of equipment, or secondary structure, which will need to be temporarily removed and replaced as the new panels are installed?

A3. Any control panels, conduit attached to GH framework ( removal shouldn¿t be necessary in all spaces). Mostly just detach and reinstall upon installation of poly sheeting. Pics

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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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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12405B24Q0307/0002 and more detailed list can be provided if needed.

Q4. Can you please confirm if the existing doors are to be removed and replaced? If so, can you please provide dimensions and hardware requirements?

A4. Existing doors are to remain in place.

Removal and reinstallation is acceptable if needed to move materials more freely.

Q5. During the site walk, it was discussed that contractors might need to present an option to adjust the existing framing in order to install the full 4'W sheets instead of 2' sections; this goes against the solicitation language - can you please clarify?

A5. I discussed with all the contractors to write bids according to the statement of work. I did discuss with them as a bid option to include using 4ft sheets instead of the smaller strips of poly. This can be achieved on the existing framework. I told everyone if they or their company were required to use any added framework they deemed necessary to use the 4ft sheets to add it into their bid option quote.

THIS REQUIREMENT IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF

FUNDS (SAF).

USDA Building #41 Replace Polycarbonate Panels on Greenhouse Envelope and Exterior & Interior Walls in accordance as specified in attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Contractor must remove and replace obsolete glass panels from GH envelope as well as all exterior / interior walls and replace with compatible polycarbonate panels in all areas of B41. All polycarbonate panels are to be compatible in thickness and dimensions with the existing glass panels so that no modifications to the greenhouse structure is required. This building has approximately 2,697 square feet.

Period of Performance: 08/05/2024 to 09/06/2024 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute is hereby incorporated into this contract.

FAR clauses for construction services apply to this contract.

Information concerning the REE policies and procedures regarding the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and the time required for Continued ...

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

12405B24Q0307/0002 definitization of those actions per 15 U.S.C. 644 is available at https://www.ars.usda.gov/afm/apd/acquisitions/.

Reference FAR clause 52.232-18. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984).

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110