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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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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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06/02/2025

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

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

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

FY25 GAOA HORSESHOE CREEK TRAIL BRIDGE INSTALL.

The purpose of this amendment is to make the following changes and add the questions and answers that were due no later than 06/20/2025:

1. The Coordinates mentioned on page 6 of the Statement of Work under "Government

Furnished Items" heading is changed to read "45.49011,-109.91255".

2. All offers should be submitted to Paula Sales at paula.sales@usda.gov.

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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)

LISA M. RAKICH

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

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Period of Performance: 08/01/2025 to 09/15/2026

1240LU25Q0013 Questions & Answers

GAOA Trail Bridge Install in Beartooth Wilderness

Q1: Are the stringers pictured the ones the offerors are to use?

A: Stringers cannot be hauled on pack mules. The stringers are 50¿ long and it is not feasible to bring them on mules.

Q2: What is the amount in liquidated damages?

A: The liquidated damage clause is not included in this procurement. Therefore, it does not apply.

Q3: Is there a bid bond form provided or can the offerors use the surety¿s standard form? Can the

Forest Service let the offerors know what is the amount of the bid bond? 5%,10%. 20%?

A: In accordance with FAR 28.102-1, offers for construction contracts are only required to submit a performance bond on contracts under

$150,000. Therefore, if the bid is under

$150,000, the offeror will need to only submit a performance bond. If the bid is over $150,000, offerors must submit both performance and bid bonds. In accordance with FAR 28.101-2, bid bonds must be at least 20% of the bid price, but not exceed $3 million.

Q4: Is there a DBE goal or good faith efforts goals that needs to be met?

A: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) does not apply to this procurement, and no good faith efforts goals need to be met.

Q5: How are the road conditions for access to the two trailheads?

A: Upper Stillwater Trailhead is a much shorter hike into the bridge site. Only 7.5 miles, but the access road to the trailhead itself is rough and should be investigated by the bidders in advance to ensure they are aware of the existing road conditions. While the Stillwater Trailhead from the North is 16.2 miles away, road access is better. It is closer to the current location of the stringers (Meyers Creek Admin Site), and is the access point that the Forest Service personnel typically use.

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

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Q6: How has the Forest Service accessed the site previously?

A: The Forest Service previously worked with private landowners to stage material near the trailhead and were able to pick up and fly from there. Contractors will need to secure their own permission if they wish to do something similar.

Q7: Are the coordinates for the Meyers creek admin site correct on Page 6 of the Statement of

Work?

A: Current coordinates are directing vendors

Roundup, MT. This error can be found on page 6 of the SOW, under the ¿Government Furnished

Items¿ heading. Correct coordinates should be:

45.49011,-109.91255.

Q8: Is there a possibility of requesting an expedited flight plan approval¿either directly with the Forest Service or through the FAA? Is there a process in place to accommodate this request or if there are any additional steps, the offeror should take to ensure compliance within the given timeline.

A: The Forest Service cannot guarantee any such expedited flight plan approval.

Q9: Is there a site-visit scheduled for this project for the optional bridge installation portion of the contract?

A: There will be no site visits prior to the contract award. During the post award phase, the site will be visited a few times. It is several mile hike into the site and typically requires an overnight stay.

Q10: Does the Forest Service want an offer up front for the installation portion?

A: Yes. Each offeror must bid on both the base and option.

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

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110