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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

09/05/20230002

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

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/17/2023

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:

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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.)

Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to:

A. Clarify the previous requirement of contractor "headquarters" being required to be located in one of the following five states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee or Virginia.

This requirement is now changed to: "Contractors are required to be headquartered and/or have a satellite office in one of the following five states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virgina or neighboring states."

B. Provide "Questions & Answers" received thus far and at the pre-bid site visit.

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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)

PENNY R. ZORTMAN

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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Please refer to the enclosed attachment for a listing of the "Questions & Answers".

The proposal due date remains the same for this solicitation, NLT 1700 EST, September 13th, 2023.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Morgan Trail Relocation & Maintenance Project

(“Seed” Task Order for the NFsNC 2023 Trial IDIQ)

Solicitation #: 12445223R0026

Project Name: NFsNC 2023 Trail IDIQ

Notes & Questions from Pre-Bid Site meeting from 08/29/2023 @ 10 am

1. Question: Bonding requirements for the Morgan Trail “seed” Task Order?

Answer: Due to the anticipated amount, only a payment bond (SF-25A form) is anticipated at this time.

2. Reference: Discussion at pre-bid site visit: “all work invoices for the Morgan Trail project need to be completed / submitted NLT 11/30/2023 (as funding expires on 12/3/23).

Question: Because of the deadline for the funding expiration, how soon after the bids are submitted on 9/13/23 would the awardee get the contract and Notice to Proceed?

Answer: The award would be made as-soon-as-possible, but not later than 9/30/23.

The winning offer / offeror would need to return the signed 1442 and provide bonding before the NTP (notice to proceed) will be issued. Ten (10) business days are typically the norm for issuance of the NTP, but we would like to greatly improve upon that with this task order.

3. Question: Which type of shell, the “standard” shell or the “crushed” shell rock to be used.

Answer: Crushed Shell Rock for Morgan Trail Contract. The smaller size for this non-motorized trail is more appropriate.

4. Question: What type of site does the white flagging mark (Pre-bid site visit question / on location).

Answer: Sensitive archaeological site entry within the “white flagged” area and entry is forbidden. (Do not collect / keep any items found in /around such marked areas).

5. Question: Could the trails close while doing the work and remain closed on weekends to limit damage in-between inspections?

Answer: If requested by the contractor and if necessary to improve / meet the delivery deadline. Prior notice to Forest Service personnel required to allow time to notate /place entrance signage and on related website.

6. Question: Is a base bid and option bid required to be considered?

Answer: Yes, both base & options offers are required – complete the SOI (schedule of items).

7. Question: In the Trail Log the description of “Abandoned Trail Obliteration” is confusing term—please explain?

Answer: No grading (excavation, re-contouring, etc.) is called for in arch. area This is addressed on Page 15 of trail log. “Block existing trail (to be abandoned) by brushing in / obliterating 100 LF minimum, full width on both ends…” In this case, the word ‘obliterate’ does not include any ground disturbance. Bid as described in the Trail Log.

8. Question: The width for removing the danger trees was 30 ft on either side of the trail, not 15 ft on either side of the trail?

Answer: the width in total is 30 ft wide corridor centered on the trail centerline so it would be 15 ft on either side of the trail needed to remove the Danger Trees. Correct, a total of 30 ft. centered on trial.

9. Question: There are a couple of typos in the Trail Log:

Answer: Yes, ---“shale rock” equals “shell rock”.

10.Question: At the culvert in the ditch line of FSR 553 – Dutch John Road where Morgan Trail would cross the road north of the Dutch John Trailhead – How far up the hill from the culvert intake would you want the ditch realigned and dug out to lead to new culvert? Also, how deep would you want the culver to be set into this ditch line and then have a minimum of 1 ft of cover over the culvert?

Answer: About 50’ – grade to drain. Hump over with cover. Install culvert to drain ditch. Bid the project as shown on the Schedule of Items. Revisions to the type / size of this culvert pipe are possible, post-award.

11.Question: At station 88+61 to 89+20 the trail log said to “Avoid white flagged areas”, but we did not see any white flagging there.

Answer: Archaeologist said they would flag this area before the contract starts. If not flagged, limit grading work to the existing disturbed trail prism (i.e., no new lead-off ditches).

12.Question: Is there a specified size for the tubing used in the Horse friendly gate; main structure and bracing members?

Answer: 3-inch diam. nominal.

13.Question: Is there a specified size for the post tubes and latch housing?

Answer: 6-inch diam. nominal and 9-inch diam. nominal, respectively.