Amendment 02 Sam Owen CG.pdf

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This is Amendment 02 to Solicitation 1240LT26Q0071 for Sam Owen Campground Improvements at Idaho Panhandle National Forest, issued by USDA-FS CSA Intermountain on July 6, 2026.

The amendment extends the proposal submission deadline from July 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to July 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT. The estimated period of performance runs from September 8, 2026 to October 31, 2027. Key modifications include: adding a Government-Furnished Property clause specifying that a Simmons yard hydrant (model 6800LF) and Woodford NIDEL vacuum breaker (model 50H) will be supplied by the government; incorporating FAR clauses 52.245-1 (Government Property) and 52.245-9 (Use and Charges); replacing the Statement of Objectives (SOI) in its entirety; adding Section 646 to the specifications for relocating an existing vault toilet building approximately 14 miles from the campground; and revising multiple pages of signed plans and drawings. The amendment clarifies that re-use of existing gravel as base or surface aggregate is no longer included in the project scope. Contractors must meet Buy American Act requirements for erosion control products. The contractor is responsible for securing and paying for all required electrical permits and inspection certificates, as well as pumping the toilet vault prior to removal. The amendment includes 28 questions and answers addressing topics such as gravel recovery, hydrant models and Buy American compliance, survey information, vault toilet relocation scope, landscaping restoration, material substitutions, and project phasing.

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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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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.

CODE

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

PAGE OF PAGES

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

06/03/2026

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.)

Solicitation 1240LT26Q0071, Sam Owen Campground Improvements, Idaho Panhandle National

Forest, is amended as follows:

See Attachment 1 - Solicitation, Pg 1, SF-1442, 13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS, change due date and time from July 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to July 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT.

See Attachment 1 - Solicitation, Pg 9, add (m) Government-Furnished Property:

The Government will provide the following items of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause

Continued ...

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 J. SHAW

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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

2 6CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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contained elsewhere in the contract. The following items will be government furnished:

- Simmons yard hydrant (model 6800LF)

- Woodford NIDEL vacuum breaker (model 50H)

The Contractor shall use Government property, either furnished or acquired under this contract, only for performing this contract, unless otherwise provided for in this contract or approved by the Contracting Officer.

Modifications or alterations of Government property are prohibited.

See Attachment 1 - Solicitation, Pg 12, add the following clauses:

FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021) - Alt

I (APR 2012)

FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

See Attachment 2 - SOI Sam Owen CG, delete in its entirety and replace with the attached revised

SOI.

See Attachment 3 - FSSS Sam Owen CG, add Section

646 - Relocate Existing Vault Toilet Building (2 pages).

See Attachment 4 - Signed Plans Sam Owen CG, delete the following pages and replace with the attached revised Signed Plan pages: Pages

3,4,7-15, 54, 55 & 59 of 72 (14 Pages).

See attached for Questions and Answers.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Period of Performance: 09/08/2026 to 10/31/2027

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Amendment 02 Sam Owen Campground Improvements

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Questions for Amendment 02

Q1: Explain more in depth on the gravel recovery?

A: See revised plan sheets issued as part of Amendment 2. Re-use of the existing gravel as base or surface aggregate is no longer included in the project.

Q2: Can we kill vegetation in the gravel?

A: See Q1.

Q3: How do we deal with the X factor for the gravel? That can cause a big difference in the bid.

A: See Q1.

Q4: Will the XML files for survey be released to the bidders?

A: No, survey and staking information will be provided to the successful Contractor following contract award.

Q5: On site 25, there is a 2 foot catch basin on the plans. Where would we find the specification for that?

A: No additional specification is provided. The intent of the identified catch basin and the 20 foot transitions together is to ensure proper drainage leading into and out of the culvert.

Q6: The Hawes hydrant (model 6252 EHLF) in the spec is not Buy American, and they do not have any similar model that is Buy American rated. We will need to know if it can be approved.

A: Hawes hydrant (model 6252 EHLF) – post hydrant: The existing faucet will be salvaged and re-used on the new hydrant. See revised sheet 59 issued as part of Amendment 2.

Q7: The Simmons yard hydrant (model 6800LF) is not Buy American and is lead free, Woodford has a Buy American but contains trace amounts of lead. We will need to know if the Simmons can be approved?

A: Simmons yard hydrant (model 6800LF) – host hydrant: These items will be supplied to the contractor as government furnished property. See revised sheet 55 issued as part of Amendment 2.

Q8: The add on Vacuum breaker (Woodford NIDEL model 50H) called out is not lead free, we will need to know if this in necessary and if a NON-Buy American vacuum breaker will work.

A: Woodford NIDEL vacuum breaker (model 50H) – host hydrant: These items will be supplied to the contractor as government furnished property. See revised sheet 55 issued as part of Amendment 2

Q9: Will the erosion control products need to be Buy American since it is a removeable product?

IE: silt fence, straw waddle, wood stakes?

A: Yes, these items must meet Buy American Act requirements.

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Q10: Please provide the make and model of the existing toilet facility that is to be relocated. The existing vault toilet appears to differ from the vault toilet details shown on Drawing Sheets 65–

67. Please clarify the make, model, and dimensions of the existing unit and identify any differences between the existing facility and the details shown in the contract drawings.

A: Sheets 65-67 show details for the shed, item 0003AE CXT Shed Structure. For information regarding the vault toilet building removal and relocation, see FSSS Section 646 issued as part of Amendment 2.

Q11: During the site walk, it was stated that the existing toilet will be relocated approximately 14 miles from the campground. Please clarify the scope of work required at the new location. Will any site preparation be required, such as tree removal, grubbing, grading, gravel placement, or other improvements? If so, please identify the anticipated extent of this work. Additionally, aside from excavation for the vault, placement of the toilet structure, and backfilling, are there any other construction activities included in the relocation work at the new site?

A: See FSSS Section 646 issued as part of Amendment 2.

Q12: Drawings sheet 4 General Notes Excavation and Demo: THE CONTRACTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING GRAVEL MATERIAL FROM THE

PROJECT SITE. SUITABLE GRAVEL MAY BE STOCKPILED FOR TESTING AND

POTENTIAL REUSE IN THE GRAVEL SECTION OR AS SURFACE AGGREGATE OF THE

PROPOSED WORK. ALL REUSED MATERIAL MUST MEET THE SPECIFIED QUALITY

STANDARDS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH PROJECT REQUIREMENTS BEFORE

USE IN PROPOSED WORK. Question: The contract documents indicate that the existing gravel may be stockpiled and potentially reused; however, the suitability of the existing gravel is currently unknown.

A: Refer to revised plan sheets. Amendment 2 changes the requirements regarding the existing gravel. Re-use of the existing gravel as base or surface aggregate is no longer included in the project.

Q13: Pricing schedule states Remove and Relocate Existing Vault Toilet. Please confirm we are relocating the existing structure and existing vault.

A: Yes, both vault and structure will be removed and relocated. See FSSS Section 646, issued as part of Amendment 2.

Q14: Is there a bulk water fill i.e. a hydrant or water source we can pump from for grading operations in close proximity?

A: Water source is Lake Pend Oreille at the Sam Owen boat launch. See page 7 of the solicitation.

Q15: Is any landscaping restoration required for this project? For example; topsoil, seeding, and fertilizer.

A: Topsoil will be conserved and placed on disturbed areas. Seeding and mulching is required (item no. 0002AJ). See FSSS 625 for more information.

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Q16: Please provide staking data points for the project.

A: Staking information will be provided to the successful Contractor following contract award.

Q17: Are red, yellow, and blue tops required?

A: No. Refer to Section 152.

Q18: Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

A: No. Refer to Section 153.

Q19: Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

A: The period of performance ends October 31, 2027. See page 6 of the solicitation.

Q20: Please confirm whether asbestos or lead is present on this project, and if so, provide the relevant documentation.

A: There is no known asbestos or lead present on the project.

Q21: Does this project require phasing?

A: No, phasing is not required.

Q22: Is this project tax exempt?

A: This project is not tax exempt.

Q23: When do you anticipate on site work starting?

A: It is estimated that site work will begin on September 8, 2026. See page 6 of the solicitation.

Q24: Are third party inspections required?

A: Third party inspections are specifically required for electrical work – refer to drawing sheet 72. The successful Contractor is required to develop and submit a Quality Control Plan for approval. Refer to Section 153.

Q25: Is permitting required?

A: Contractor is responsible for securing and paying for all required electrical permits and inspection certificates (See Drawing Sheet 72). Permits may be required for transporting the existing vault toilet building. Securing permits and paying any associated costs will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Q26: Is there a basis of design or preferred material and or finish desired for the retaining wall?

A: Refer to site plan drawing sheets 17, 20, 21, and 25; callouts refer to split face, 5’ T.O.W.

height. Also refer to Section 257.

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Q27: Will tanks need to be pumped/drained prior to removal? If so, what are the quantities to account for?

A: Yes. The toilet vault will need to be pumped prior to removal. Refer to Section 646, issued as part of Amendment 2.

Q28: I had a couple questions regarding material substitutions. I have attached data sheets for proposed alternates and was wondering if any of these would be accepted. The Plastipave appears closest to the spec'd product. Also, regarding the striping, epoxy paint is called out, would a substitute to standard traffic paint be considered?

A: Any substitutions or equal products will be handled after award in accordance with the Specification. Contractors should provide a quote based on the products specified in the Specifications and Plans/Drawings.

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