1240BF22Q0019 Amend 1 Questions and Extend due date.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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PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

STE 310

1220 SW 3RD AVE

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 4

GAOA04/11/20220001

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

04/11/2022

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:

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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.)

This amendment serves to:

1. Extend the due date for quote submissions from 4/27/2022 1400 As to 05/03/2022 1400 AS.

2. Post Question and Answers, see following page.

All other Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.

Period of Performance: 05/05/2022 to 10/31/2022

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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 .

1240BF22Q0019 – Amendment 0001 Q&A

1. Is the contractor required to recover the sunk buoys, chain and anchors at Shipley Bay and PT Amagura?

No.

2. Does the Forest Service intend to award all base bid items (1-11)?

Yes.

3. The optional item to supply (2) additional anchors does not include installation, correct?

If one of the buoys is missing or not attached to the anchors, the intent is to install the new anchors. They will need to be constructed before going around to maintain the buoys and should be loaded on the vessel.

4. Does this project require domestic materials? Or compliance with Buy America/American?

52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). Is incorporated into the solicitation and any resultant contract.

5. Is a bid bond required? Will payment or performance bonds be required?

No bonding required.

6. For the 24" Pipe Buoy: What is the wall thickness of the pipe?

The center tube through the Buoy is a 24" diameter pipe with .375 wall thickness coated with fusion bond epoxy.

7. What is the thickness of the bulkhead and retaining ring?

Bulkhead 3/8 inch thick. Reinforcing ring are 5/16 inch plate.

8. For the "topper buoy" - is this a commercially available item?

This is a commercial product from Topper Industries.

9. If not, what are the "topper floats" - tires?

The floats were based on the dimensions of 42” diameter truck tires.

10. What size is the steel tube/pipe that runs down the middle?

Based on the original drawings used in previous buoy contracts, the steel tube/pipe is 5” SCH .

11. There are a couple of anchor locations on this contract that may not be able to be accessed with conventional lifting equipment. In this case, can the inspection and chain replacement be made by divers without removing the anchor?

Diving is not a requirement of this contract. Old anchors, that have been replaced due to inadequate bail thickness, shall be disposed of off of National Forest land.