1240LT22Q0118_Amendment 01.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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IDAHO FALLS ID 83401

1405 HOLLIPARK DRIVE

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8

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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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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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

06/15/2022

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:

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.)

Ross Springs and Antelope Flats Telemetry Control Project

Ashley National Forest

The purpose of this amendment is to post the attendance roster and questions and answers that were addressed during the site visit as well as those that have been submitted via email in response to the solicitation.

The due date and time for receipt of quotes is being extended. Quotes shall be submitted no later than 1:00pm MT, Monday, July 25, 2022. Offerors shall email price quotes and technical proposals to Kellie Shaw, kellie.shaw@usda.gov. Quotes received after the stated due date and time will not be considered.

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)

KELLIE SHAW

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 .

Solicitation Number 1240LT22Q0118 – AMENDMENT 01 Ross Springs & Antelope Flats Telemetry Controls Project

Attendance Roster from pre-proposal site visit held Wednesday, June 29, 2022:

Company Name Email Phone Number

Filter Tech Systems, Inc. Deb@FilterTechSystems.com 970-254-2855 Guardian Contruction, Inc. Steve.Olson@GuardianGC.net 801-678-1698 BODEC Kclark@Bodecing.com 307-371-8755 Bookcliff Partners Aadamson@BookcliffPartners.com 435-823-6371 Spectra jfenn@spectra_it.com 435-622-6486

ITEMS DISCUSSED:

1. Locations for tower and antennae pole were discussed, however, the locations are only limited by sheet E01 “Pole Notes” 1 and E02 “Installation Notes” 1. The antenna pole for Antelope Flat receiver may be mounted close enough to the well control mounting to not require any underground circuit, however it is not allowed to block access to any equipment new or existing.

2. Reiteration: It is the intent that the Antelope Flat receiver at the well controls (see sheet E02) only include the tall antenna pole as the transmitter may be mounted on the existing well control mounts. See sheets E01 “Pole Notes” 7 and E02.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. What is the depth to the valve at the Storage Tank.

A. Depth to Valve Chamber at the Concrete Storage Tank = 12 ft - 6 inches from Top of Tank to the

Valve Chamber (taken from original design drawings).

Q. In Section L.2 (Quote Preparation Instructions), B (Technical Proposal, 1 (Past Performance and Company Experience) it says:

Quality and timeliness of performance, business relations and customer satisfaction, cost, and cost control on previous contracts; and company experience for similar range fencing work and cattleguard installation.

To our knowledge, there is nothing in this project that includes work on range fencing work and cattleguard installation. Is that correct? How would you like us to address that question in the proposal, so our bid is not disqualified?

A. The statement regarding range fencing and cattleguard installation is incorrect. The sentence is changed to read: Quality and timeliness of performance, business relations and customer satisfaction, cost, and cost control on previous contracts; and company experience for similar electrical installation projects.

mailto:Deb@FilterTechSystems.com mailto:Steve.Olson@GuardianGC.net mailto:Kclark@Bodecing.com mailto:Aadamson@BookcliffPartners.com mailto:jfenn@spectra_it.com

Solicitation Number 1240LT22Q0118 – AMENDMENT 01 Ross Springs & Antelope Flats Telemetry Controls Project

Q. When we were looking at the Antelope Flats option to this job, there was some discussion between the engineer and an electrician about using braided wire rather than solid. He said that it was acceptable if certain connectors were used. Is there more information that I need have regarding electrical so my electrician can bid it accordingly? For an “apples to apples” comparison, should we all just bid exactly what the plans state for now and address questions like that after the award is made? (I don’t want to bid higher and loose the project because I followed the plans and someone else used something that was less expensive?

A. Braided wire is not acceptable except for use in grounding systems where flexibility is required, it is not expected that these situations exist and so it may not have been addressed in section 260526. However, the question may have been referencing “stranded wire” for use in smaller gauges. Section 260519 does not allow the use of stranded conductors in smaller gauges. This is typical due to many smaller terminations do not work well with small-stranded conductors;

however, much control work looks better with and is easier to work with when using stranded conductors. If #14-, 12-, and 10-gauge stranded wires are used, crimp on connectors shall be used except where box type terminations are provided specifically listed for the stranded connectors.

Q. Do you plan on having this project complete before or after the water filtration project? We are wondering if we need to include in our bid, hooking up the new telemetry system to the new water filtration system at Ross Springs?

A. We will not know the timing of awards in advance of this Proposal Due Date. Award will be based on offers received. The timing and sequencing of these projects is unknown. Technical proposals and price quotes shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with scope of work, contract documents, and solicitation amendments.