1. 1240LT25R0043_A0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

0002 08/28/2025

6. ISSUED BY CODE 40LT

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8

324 25TH ST

OGDEN UT 84401-2310

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO .

1240LT25R0043

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/01/2025

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

� The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers Dis extended. rais not extended.

Olfers 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 Items 8 and 15, and returning 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

E. IMPORTANT:

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Contractor Dis not Dis required to sign this document and return ______ _ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Project Title: San Juan Cattle Guard Replacement, San Juan National Forest, Durango, Colorado

The purpose of amending Solicitation 1240LT25R0043 is the following:

1. Consolidated questions and answers, see summary of changes incorporated into this amendment.

For any questions concerning this amendment please email Contract Specialist, Holly Hlavac at Holly.Hlavac@usda.gov.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 1 0A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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LUCAS J. DAHLMAN

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Date: 9/8/2025

SUBJECT: Summary of Changes, Amendment 0002, Questions and Answers, 1240LT25R0043 - San Juan Cattle Guard Replacement, San Juan, Colorado.

Contractor Questions:

1. Are there any known underground utilities, drainage structures, or subsurface obstructions at the cattle guard sites beyond what is shown in Attachment 7?

U.S. Forest Service Response:

No known utilities but they may exist. Contractor is responsible for locating.

2. Beyond the requirements in the FSSS (e.g., diversions, dewatering, BMPs), are there additional project-specific erosion or sediment control measures expected during wet-weather events, especially in steep mountain soils?

No

3. Does the Hazardous Spill Plan require prior approval of all fuels/lubricants stored on-site, or only spill response procedures?

Only spill response procedures.

4. Are there known noxious weed infestations at project sites that require extra cleaning or decontamination measures beyond the standard weed-free requirements?

There are not.

5. Are there seasonal activities (timber harvest, hunting, high recreation use) requiring coordination to avoid traffic conflicts during construction?

Any of the above could occur.

6. The SOW references 1-inch minus structural backfill per FP-14 Table 703-2. Does the Forest Service have approved local sources, or must contractors supply solely from commercial pits meeting this gradation?

Aggregate will come from commercial pits accompanied by a sieve analysis.

7. Will the Forest Service publish a pre-approved list of ‘equal’ vendors beyond Big R and ABC, or should alternative vendors be submitted for CO approval post-award?

No, the Forest Service will not publish a pre-approved list of ‘equal’ vendors.

8. We would like to inquire about the cattle guards specified in the solicitation. After reaching out to Big R Manufacturing, we were informed that they no longer produce cattle guards in the required size. Could you please advise if there are alternative manufacturers we should consider, or if it would be acceptable for us to fabricate the cattle guards locally to the same specifications?

From what I have found is the options provided only make the cattle guards 8ft long and your requirement is 7’9” which we can make in house should you approve the option.

U.S. Forest Service Response:

ABC concrete in Farmington New Mexico is another manufacturer that produce cattleguards. We do not approve of manufacturing the cattleguards in house.