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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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ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 12

08/12/20210001

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.

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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

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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

07/29/2021

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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide Questions & Answers and the sign-in list from the August 5th 2021 pre-bid site visit.

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)

TIFFANY C. ATCHISON

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 .

DATE: August 11, 2021

RE: Q&A and notes from pre-bid meeting that was held on August 5, 2021.

Q: Can the roads be closed for the period of construction?

A: Yes, 2 hour road closures will be allowed/per each pipe installation. Contractor is required to submit a traffic control plan.

Q: Should the roads be brushed?

A: No more than necessary to accomplish the work required.

Q: Should 100% of the roads be reshaped, ditches pulled and graded?

A: No, the 25 foot ditch transition at inlet & tailditch graded at 2% away from the pipe as called for in the culvert schedule. The roadway shall be shaped approximately 100’ each way of each pipe installation.

Q: Should all disturbed areas be seeded and mulched including ditch inlet cleanout areas?

A: Ditch flow lines are not required to be seeded and mulched, if a tail ditch is within 100’ or less of a nearby stream course it will be required that staw bales, or fiber roll be staked across the flowline until the disturbed soils have stabilized. Any disturbed areas outside the ditch flow line shall be mulched and seeded.

Q: Is hydro seeding acceptable?

A: Yes

Q: Can materials be staged anywhere? (e.g. pipes and bedding and equipment) A: Yes staging areas may be provided at the discretion of the Nantahala Ranger District.

Q: Is roller compaction required?

A: Roller compaction of the roadway is not required. Culvert backfill compaction shall be as specified in the project specifications

Q: Can round filter erosion sock be used for erosion control? (in stead of silt fence) A: Yes fiber coir, straw bales are also acceptable.

Q: If needed, how will additional fill material to properly finish the fill slope be provided?

A: As of 8/5/2021 pre-bid meeting this material will be provided by CO modification and adjusting quantities of pay items 602(02); 602(04); & 602(06) – if needed.

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service

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