1240LT24R0063-0003 SF30 Phase 1 - 4FL Forest Housing DM.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 8

GAOA09/12/20240003

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

08/19/2024

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.)

The purpose of amendment 0003 is to provide answers to questions and replace Attachment 2 -

Statement of Work (SOW) in its entirety.

The closing date has been extended. All proposals are to be emailed to brenda.simmons@usda.gov on or before September 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM MT. Late proposals will not be considered.

Period of Performance: 09/30/2024 to 10/30/2025

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)

LONNIE D. ROOT

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 .

1240LT24R0063 PHASE 1 - HOUSING DEFERRED MAINTENANCE

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. The plans provided are missing the structural sheets. Will these be provided in a forthcoming amendment? See amendment 0002 posted 9/17/2024 for updated drawing sheets.

2. Electrical plans do not include a one-line drawing and seem to be missing key details in regard to site electrical for this project. Please clarify. See amendment 0002 posted 9/17/2024 for updated drawing sheets.

3. The plans reflect four buildings, wash room and three bunkhouses, to be demolished.

Amendment 1 included a revised schedule of items addressing the washroom demolition but did not include demolition for the three bunkhouses. Which line item shall the contractor place the costs for the three bunkhouses? See amendment 0001 for the updated SOI, specifications and drawings. The three bunkhouses will not be removed as part of this contract.

4. Please clarify if line 17 on SOI is to include the temporary construction access road. Yes, line 17 includes the construction access.

5. Plans do not show location of new laundry facility. Will this location be provided with the updated drawings? Yes, location of the new laundry facility is shown on the updated drawing sheets.

6. Please clarify if the 4” and 2” water line are to be installed in the same trench? Yes, they can be installed in the same trench, see the trench detail in the drawing sheets.

7. Please clarify where the 4” fire service line ends, and what is to be done with it at the termination point. See amendment 0002 posted 9/17/2024 for updated drawing sheets.

8. Sheet A1.03 key note 01 denotes standing seam metal roof for the new laundry building.

Sheet A7.02 and specification section 074113 indicates an exposed fastener PBR metal roof. Please clarify whether this is to be standing seam or PBR panels. Standing metal seam is on the roof, see updated drawing sheets.

9. Please clarify if it is the governments intention to have ice and water shield and #30 felt over the entire roof. There should be ice/water shield over the entire roof. #30 felt is not called for.

10. Plan sheet A7.01, wall types, reflect type X, 5/8” gypsum on both sides of the walls with FRP wainscot up to 5” above finished floor. Please clarify if it is the governments intent to have gypsum on interior and exterior of walls. See amendment 0002 posted 9/17/2024 for updated drawing sheets.

11. Wall types noted on plan sheet A7.01 calls for gyp to be painted on both sides. Please clarify if this is the governments intent. See amendment 0002 posted 9/17/2024 for updated drawing sheets.

12. Please provide sheathing material and thickness for both exterior walls and roof. See amendment 0002 posted 9/17/2024 for updated drawing sheets.

13. Specifications section 061600 2.4 Fasteners; C. Screws called out are for fastening gypsum to cold formed metal framing. Please clarify if wall framing is to be wood or metal studs. Framing is to be wood.

14. Specification section 061600 section 2.5, Miscellaneous Lumber, D; states to use 1X3 furring. Section 3.3 Wood Furring Installation calls for 1X4 furring to receive siding.

Please clarify if furring is required. Furring is not required.

15. If furring is required, shall the contractor install 1X3 or 1X4? Please provide a detail to reflect governments intent. See answer to question 14 above.

16. Specification 074646 section 2.1 Fiber-Cement Siding calls for 48” wide by 5/16” thick material, plan sheet A2.02 keynote 02 calls for horizontal shiplap siding. Please clarify whether shiplap or sheet siding is required. Shiplap siding is required.

17. If shiplap siding is desired, please clarify reveal of lap, i.e. 5” or 7”. Desired reveal of lap is 7”.

18. If sheet siding is desired, please clarify if it is the intent to have board and batten, and what the desired spacing is for the battens. See answer to question 16 above.

19. Soffit called out is for Colorplus technology, which is a prefinished product. Is it the intent of the government to have the soffit pre-finished, or factory primed and painted on site? It is the intent to have the siding factory primed and painted on site.

20. Plan sheet A7.02 reflects vented soffits, specifications section 074646 2.2 Fiber-Cement Soffit D. states non-vented. Please clarify. Vented soffits are required.

21. Please provide specifications for the soffit and attic vents. See amendment 0002 posted 9/17/2024 for updated drawing sheets.

22. Please provide sizes for the soffit and attic vents. Attic vent sizes (12x12) and continuous fiber cement vented soffit

23. Specifications 074646 section 2.3 Accessories call for fastening the fiber-cement to wood with bugle head screws. In my experience bugle head screws will cause splitting of the siding and trim. Will the use of ring shank nails be acceptable to the government? Yes, ring shank nails are preferred.

24. Please clarify if it is the intent of the government to have the 2” rigid insulation on the interior side of the building from finished floor to ceiling. No, this wall type has been removed See amendment 0002 posted 9/17/2024 for updated drawing sheets.

25. Specifications 074646 section 2.3 Accessories B. trim: calls for prefinished composite material. Please clarify it is the governments intent to have prefinished trim and not painted on site. Trim to be factory primed and painted on site.

26. Specification section 000501, 1.3 Measure and Payments, A- This section lists an office building as consideration for payment. Please clarify. This is in error. Please disregard.

27. Specification section 000501, 1.3 Measure and Payments, B- This section lists the laundry building as the “base bid”. Please clarify. This is in error. See the schedule of items.

28. Specification section 000501, 1.3 Measure and Payments, D- This section requires a schedule of values (SOV) to be submitted with the bid. At the time of bid submission, the contractor would not know what options the government intends to exercise and would therefore not be able to submit a SOV. Will the government eliminate this requirement until award? Yes, the government will not require this until after award.

29. Given the nature of the project scope, please confirm that the health of existing shrubs or trees in the affected work area is not the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor will not be responsible for the removal of any trees as part of the work. Shrubs that are within the work area and impacting the work will be the responsibility of the contractor to remove.