1240LP26Q0160 Amendment_GMUG cattle guards.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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OGDEN UT 84401-2310

324 25TH ST

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4

09/01/20260001

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

08/26/2026

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 Grand Mesa Uncompahgre Gunnison National Forest is requesting the purchase and delivery of 3 cattle guards per specifications.

The purpose of this Amendment 0001 is to post the questions and answers from potential offerors. The solicitation due date is not being extended. Offerors providing a quote package shall sign/date this SF30 and submit it as a form of acknowledgement.

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)

REBECCA L. SCHOWALTER

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

Questions and Answers- GMUG Cattle Guards

1.Please clarify which topcoat color requirement governs the solicitation. Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 specify Federal Standard Color 24325, while Attachment 3, HL-93 Cattle Guard Design, Note 12, references SAE-AMS-STD-595 Gray 36231. Please confirm the required color for the cattle guard grates or advise whether either color will be accepted.

Answer: Federal Standard Color 24325 is the correct color.

2. Buy American scope: Please confirm whether the requirement that grates, wings, wing posts and bases be made in the United States applies to all constituent steel, aluminum, concrete, reinforcing steel, timber and hardware, or only to the identified finished components.

Answer: The Buy American scope pertains to the identity of the finished components.

3. Equivalent systems: For an equivalent prefabricated system, may the offeror submit the manufacturer's standard engineering/load-rating certification in lieu of a separate project-specific structural calculation, provided the manufacturer certifies AASHTO HL-93 compliance?

Answer: No deviations of specified cattle guards will be accepted.

4. Bases and delivery: Please confirm that the contractor's scope ends with delivery of the grates, wings and concrete bases, with no installation, excavation, backfill or site work required.

Answer: The contractor’s scope ends with delivery of the cattle guards, wings, posts, and concrete bases to the designated location. No installation or other site work is required.

5. Submittals: Please confirm whether product literature and the manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance are required with the quotation, or may be submitted after award before production, provided the quotation identifies the exact proposed product.

Answer: Product literature, data sheets, designs, etc. are required to be submitted as part of the Technical proposal with your quotation. The Certificate of Conformance will be submitted after award.

6. On the cattle guard drawings, the top left section view shows a 6" minimum drain pipe - are we providing this, and if so, to what dimensions?

Answer: The U.S. Forest Service will supply the drainpipe.