Amendment 0001 1240LU22Q0021 signed.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0001 08/10/2022 1063662 GAOA

6. ISSUED BY CODE 40LU 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

Perspective Offerors

1240LU22Q0021

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07/27/2022

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 is extended, is not extended.

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 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 telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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 APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) 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.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of Amendment 001, Indian Meadows Trailhead Water System Improvements in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest 1) answer questions from Industry, 2) Update Section L to closely align with Section M, and 3) Add Attachment 5 - Well Logs Indian Meadows Corrals to J.1 ATTACHMENTS.

Respondents to the solicitation must sign and return a copy of Amendment with the proposal. Questions may be addressed to lee.audet@usda.gov, 713-870-8809.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, 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)

LISA M. RAKICH, Contracting Officer 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Solicitation No: Amendment 0001 1240LU22Q0021 Name: Indian Meadows Trailhead Water System Improvements Forest: Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Page 2 of 8

1) The following questions were submitted in writing.

1) Do you have any well logs for the wells?

Engineers’ response: Please see attached well logs

2) Can we use a direct drive solar pump without the inverter and batteries?

Engineers’ response: a) No. Inverter shall be included per design. Converting DC power to AC will allow use of generator support if needed

NOTE: Batteries are not included in the design.

2) Updates to Section L to closely align with Section M of the solicitation are as follows:

FROM:

1) Offeror must have an active entity registration at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ in order to submit an offer.

2) All offers shall include:

a) Price Proposal

i) Signed Standard Form 1442, Solicitation/Offer/Award (Construction, Alteration, Repair), with blocks 14 – 20c completed by the offeror.

ii) Section B - Schedule of Items, All blocks must be completed by the offeror. All Items must be priced.

iii) Section K - Offeror Representations and Certifications – Complete the requested information in each applicable provision in Section K (52.204-8, 52.204-24, 52.209-7).

Only return the applicable provisions, not the entire solicitation.

iv) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any). This can be accomplished by completing section 19 on the SF-1442 or by submitting the signed SF-30(s) from sam.gov with your price proposal.

v) Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24 and Power of Attorney).

b) Technical Proposal

The technical proposal shall include, at a minimum, the information identified below in sufficient detail to allow for evaluation based on the criteria identified in Section M Evaluation Criteria. It is strongly suggested that offerors organize their technical proposal with individual sections that address each of the following evaluation criteria:

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

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Factor 1. Technical: Submit a short narrative providing details of the firm’s work plan required to accomplish this project. And the narrative should address resources planned to accomplish the requirement.

i) In the technical proposal, the offeror shall identify the biobased products to be purchased and used including the quantity and estimated cost of the products.

ii) The offeror shall document prior experience in specifying, purchasing, using, and installing biobased products. The offeror shall document past performance by providing a list for all relevant contracts over the past three years involving the specification, purchase, and/or use of biobased products.

Factor 2. Schedule: Provide a detailed plan, inclusive of anticipated lead times, that indicates expected schedule (See Clause 52.211-10 above) and successful completion of the project within the stated period of performance One Hundred Twenty (120) calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

(3) The price and technical proposals shall be separate documents (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF) and shall be submitted as specified in block 13a of the SF-1442. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of offers.

(4) Contact the Contracting Officer by telephone or by e-mail if you do not understand any part of these instructions.

(5) Offer submission instructions are contained on the SF-1442.

TO:

1) Offeror must have an active entity registration at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ to submit an offer.

2) All offers shall include:

(1) i) Signed Standard Form 1442, Solicitation/Offer/Award (Construction, Alteration, Repair), with blocks 14 – 20c completed by the offeror.

ii) Section B - Schedule of Items, all blocks must be completed by the offeror. All Items must be priced.

iii) Section K - Offeror Representations and Certifications – Complete the requested information in each applicable provision in Section K (52.204-8, 52.204-24, 52.209-7). Only return the applicable provisions, not the entire solicitation.

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

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iv) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any). This can be accomplished by completing section 19 on the SF-1442 or by submitting the signed SF-30(s) from sam.gov with your price proposal.

v) Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24 and Power of Attorney).

vi) The price and technical proposals shall be separate documents (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF) and shall be submitted as specified in block 13a of the SF-1442.

It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of offers.

vii) Contact the Contracting Officer by telephone or by e-mail if you do not understand any part of these instructions.

3) Technical Evaluation Factors

Factor 1. Past Performance

Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the offeror (including major subcontractors) has satisfied previous customers and complied with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. The Government may contact references to assess the quality of the contractor’s work, timely completion, project management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data and general trends in contractor performance.

Factor 2. Experience

The Government will assess the specialized experience and skill of the firm with a focus on experience that is like the specified project. Contractors should submit at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Factor 3. Technical Approach to Performing the Work

When evaluating the Technical Approach to Performing the Work, the government will assess the reasonableness of the contractor’s proposed approach to performing the work. Technical approach should also include a schedule (critical path/Gant chart) including the tentative start and stop dates included in the solicitation.

Factor 4. Biobased Product Purchasing

(a) Identification of all biobased products to be acquired, used, and installed in the performance of this contract; and,

(b) Prior experience with the purchase, use, and installation of biobased products during the performance of a federal contract.

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Factor 5. Price

The proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404- 1(b). The government expects to make an award without discussions, however, reserves the right to conduct discussion if necessary. If discussions are conducted, the competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency.

3) Add Attachment 5 - Well Logs Indian Meadows Corrals to J.1 ATTACHMENTS. See pages 6-8 of this Amendment.