22R0007 A00002.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID PAGE OF PAGES CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. I 3.EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 15. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable) A00002 Same as block 16C 1055941

6. ISSUED BY: CODE: 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than 6.): CODE:

Contracting Officer USDA, lntermountain Zone, CSA 9

3232 W. Nursery Rd Coeur D'Alene, ID 83815 Raymond Gar1eb 619 520 3187 Raymond.garteb@usda.gov

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

X 1240LU22R0007

98. DATED (see item 11) 08/22/2022

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

108. DATED (see item 13)

CODE I FACILITY

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[x] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [] is extended, [x] 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 _ copy(s) 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 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 amend-ment 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 openinQ hour and date specified.-

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if applicable)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

[] A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS PURSUANT TO: (specify authority)

[] 8. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, aooropriation 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: FAR Part 13

[] D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority)

E. Contractor [ ] ~. r 1 is not required to sii:in this document and return orioinal copv(s) to the issuini:i office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organizecl bv UCF section headinas, includina solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

The purpose of this Amendment is to publish Asked and Answered RFI questions. Please see attached sheet of questions and answers.

Questions will not be accepted after the 10th of September 2022.

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

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or prinf)

158. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

(Sianature of authorized oerson)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PRESCRIBED BY GSA/PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or prinf)

Raymond Garleb, Contracting Officer

168. UN/)_D STATES OF A~ /,I._

BY: ""' - ••• - • -~

lianature of Contractinq Officer) 30-105

16C. DATE SIGNED

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SF 30 (REV. 10/83)

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Slip and Slide Dam Decommissioning and Restoration Amendment #2

Pre-Bid Meeting-August 30, 2022

Pre-Bid Attendees

Phillip Luebke, Business Development Olympus Technical Services 406-258-2400

Bob Cuffe, Owner Glacier Excavating, Inc.

406-253-7107

Peter Brown, Project Manager Clearwater Restoration 406-580-3323

Pre-Bid Meeting Notes and Inquiries (PBl's}

PBl-001 Are there other access roads to the site?

Possible secondary access through private land with permission of Slip and Slide Ranch.

PBl-002 Site was acquired with 3 unpermitted High Hazard Dams.

PBl-003 This is Grizzly Bear country, precautions such as food storage should be taken.

PBl-004 Looked at cut and fill areas on the ground at the 3 dams with respect to plans.

PBl-005 Wetland Soils - challenges operating equipment on wetland areas when very wet - construction recommended late season. Planting shall occur in the Spring. Our goal with this Project is to keep the wetlands.

PBl-006 Roads may not be accessible until June.

PBl-007 Discussed Reclamation of Road to Private Land.

PBl-008

Are there quantity breakdowns of the materials to be moved?

Quantities are broken out in the Schedule of Items and on the Plans.

PBl-009

Where is soil going, coming from?

Soils moved on site will be placed in the locations shown on the plans. No soil import will be required.

Class 4 riprap shall be salvaged from materials excavated. Class 6 riprap will be imported. (This is all shown in the Schedule and Plans)

PBl-010

Is there flow at inlet?

There is streamflow into the upper reservoir (above Dam 3).

PBl-011

(At Dam 3) Where does culvert go?

Headgate structure controls flow; culvert passes under embankment and discharges below Dam.

PBl-012 What elevation are we at (standing on top of Dam 3)?

What is pond elevation?

Elevations shown on Plans.

PBl-013 Survey data and control points available from Allied Engineering.

PBl-014

When would winter shutdown occur?

Winter shutdown should occur no later than 11/30, but snow will likely shut operations down in mid

October.

PBl-015 Is steel going to be removed?

Contractor is responsible for disposal of concrete, steel, and plastic culverts, outlet works and related components. Material designated for disposal shall be removed off Government lands and disposed of in a lawful manner.

PBl-016 Is there test pit data?

Yes, the test pit data is in the Appendices of the Specifications.

PBl-017 Is it an option to build the beaver analogs in Option 2 right away (year 1 of Contract)?

Work schedules shall be submitted to Contracting Officer for approval by the awardee. If both options are awarded, Contractor may do work from both options during the course of the Contract.

PBl-018 Are there details for the decommissioning?

See Sheet SD of Plans.

PBl-019 Does each dam have the inlet/outlet works structure?

Yes, each dam inlet/outlet works vary in size.

PBl-020 Is there a hydrograph with flow information?

Yes, You may obtain this from allied Engineering.

PBl-021 Sheet 4E; temporary equipment washing and decontamination area?

Shown on Page 2, bottom left. If using alternate access to the Site, would need alternate wash/decontamination area.

PBl-022 We looked at the secondary access to lower pond construction area; access shown on 4D.

Q. What is the size standard for this smal l business set aside project?

A. This is a full and open solicitation.

Q. Where will the pre-bid conference be held? Will there be an electronic participation option?

A. the pre-bid meeting will be on site and there will NOT be the option for electronic participation

Q. Could you tell me how many other contractors might have shown you or written to you indicating their interest?

A. You can find that information on SAM.gov with the solicitation at the interested parties link.

Q. Can you tell us how many contractors were at the prebid walk through?

A. They are listed at the top of this page.

Q. Would you expect Option 1 to be completed within the 2022 calendar year?

A.No

Q. was wondering what the bid bond is?

A. The bid bond is 10% of proposal or 200,000.00.

Q. As I reviewed the schedule of bid items I noticed that the cuts/fills do not balance. It appears that there is an excess cut of 4,605 cubic yards. Perhaps that materia l could be wasted at the upper pond area?

Tota l excavation (bid items 20401-20404) = 33,755 CY

Select soil borrow .. .. (bid items 20421-20425} == 29,150 CY

A. As shown on the Schedule of Items, the cuts and fi lls are balanced per summary below.

Excavation (grading in cut)

1 20401 Dam Removal Excavation at Upper Pond 22,043

1 20402 Dam Removal Excavation at Middle Pond 3,065

1 20403 Dam Removal Excavation at Lower Pond 6,437

1 20404 Stream Restoration Excavation - Between Middle Pond and 50 Lower Pond

SUM EXCAVATION QUANTITIES 31,595

1 20421 Select Soil Borrow for Upper Pond Wetlands Restoration 9,875

1 20422 Select Soil Borrow for Middle Pond Wetlands Restoration 1,902

1 20423 Select Soil Borrow for Lower Pond Wetlands Restoration 1,190

1 20424 Select Soil Borrow for Embankments Between Middle Pond 8,544 and Lower Pond

1 20425 Select Soil Borrow for Embankments Downstream of Lower 10,084

Pond

SUM BORROW QUANTITIES 31,595

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Q. Would the government be able to provide GPS survey files for the Slip 'n' Slide project that could be used for construction?

A. No, the government wi ll not provide survey data.