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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

06/16/20260001

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

05/18/2026

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.)

Amendment 0001 to include:

1. All questions/answers

2. Revised A1 Terms and Conditions (updated clauses/information)

3. Revised A3 SOI

4. Additional docs A16 through A26

5. Extend the proposal due date from 6/25/26 to 7/1/26 by 1pm EST

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

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 .

Questions & Answers

1. In A1-RFP Terms and Conditions, it references the SF1442 in the following locations as part of the proposal instructions.

- Pg 14 7th paragraph 1st sentence: SF 1442 (RFP) was uploaded and published into

SAM.GOV on Wednesday 5/20/26.

- Pg 17 Proposal Instruction No. 6 Additional Documentation Volume IV: SF 1442

(RFP) was uploaded and published into SAM.GOV on Wednesday 5/20/26.

- Will you be issuing an amendment with revised instructions? SF 1442 (RFP) was uploaded and published into SAM.GOV on Wednesday 5/20/26.

2. Liquidated damages were not provided. Will there be no liquidated damages? No liquidated damages will be included in this contract.

3. A1 – RFP Terms and Conditions does not identify a proposal submission deadline. Please confirm the required proposal by due date and time. Should offerors rely on the SAM.GOV “Date Offers Due” listing as the official submission deadline? Please see SF 1442 for submission due date and time on proposal submission deadline information.

4. Normally, the address from the SF1442 is used to address the bid bond. What address should be used for the bid bond? All bid bond information is submitted electronically via email.

5. Will you please consider increasing the past performance requirement from 5 years to 10 years? The Past Performance has increased in Amendment 0001 from 5 years to 7 years.

6. Is there any irrigation? No there is no irrigation for this project.

7. Is the glass in the bathroom impact resistant? Yes, see attachment A16, Addendum No.

1. All Type “A” 3’-4” W x 2’-8” H glazed openings and the 3’-4” W x 9’-4” H aluminum door/frame systems with 2’-0” W x 3’-0” H transom glazing above shall be revised to impact-rated storefront/opening systems tested in accordance with ASTM E1886 and ASTM E1996. Note this requirement applies to the complete tested assembly, including glazing, framing, anchorage, and associated components.

8. What material is the sheet pile? See attachment A17, Specifications 314116 Sheet

Metal Piling Bulkhead.

9. What is the height of low tide? Can a bathymetric survey be provided? See attachment A18 Bathymetric.

10. Will the Forest Service consider changing from LF of rock revetment to tonnage on the proposed schedule? No, we will keep this pay item by the lineal foot. There are a lot of subcomponents to the pay item we want to ensure are included.

11. Is there a residence on private property? Is the residence on the plans. Is the contractor responsible for maintaining temporary water, sewer, electrical or communications service to the private residence? What is the required access route, minimum lane width/surface, allowable interruptions, and traffic control requirements for maintaining access to the private residence at the southern end of the site throughout construction? Yes, there is a residence at the project site. No, the private residence is not on the project plans.

Access for the private landowner will be required throughout performance of the contract work. Access should be sufficient to safely operate a passenger vehicle from the intersection of Buck Hall Landing Road and US Hwy 17 to the private access on the southern end of the site. Disruption of this access will need to be communicated to the Contracting Officer two weeks in advance and is only permissible for short term periods.

12. Is there any intent to keep any utilities at the existing bathhouse? No there is no intent to keep utilities at the existing bathhouse.

13. Is the old septic system to be removed? Where is it? The old septic system is not required to be removed. See sheet CD103 in attachment A7 for direction and location.

14. Is there any clearing? States 65 trees, will that number decrease? All trees shown on demolition plans are to be removed. These trees are to be flagged for Forest Service approval prior to demolition. We do not anticipate this number will decrease.

15. Can you provide the Geotech report? See attachment A19 Geotech report.

16. How to handle proposed options into the contract? Provide pricing for the price options as though the work will be awarded. The Forest Service will award prioritized, feasible options.

17. Does the project schedule include time for bid options as well? Will the schedule be lengthened or shortened based on final decision of ‘optional bid items’ to be included or removed from the scope of the project? The project schedule provides sufficient time for base bid items and bid options. Time will not be added to the contract for the performance of optional bid items.

18. Please confirm SCDOT work is not in this contract. Will any SCDOT work be in process at the project site during the project? Is the incoming Buck Hall Landing Road to the project location belong to SCDOT or the Forest Service? What is the current status, anticipated schedule, and traffic impacts for the potential SCDOT improvement project at US-17 and Buck Hall Landing Road, and identify required coordination for deliveries, staging, and site access. If SCDOT work is being done, please identify any required contractor coordination or traffic control responsibilities. The SCDOT work is not included in this contract. It is planned that there will be work going on at the intersection at the same time as this project. SCDOT plans to solicit this six-month contract in early fall 2026. Access to the site during the performance of the SCDOT administered contract will not be restricted.

19. Is all striping thermoplastic? All pavement markings, striping and lettering, shall be thermoplastic with glass beads.

20. Is the intent to cut the bulkhead at the water line? S-908 shows in attachment A7 existing bulkhead to be demolished down to mudline - elevation varies

21. Is the landing and day use area supposed to be kept open during project? Closure of the landing and day use will be necessary for periods of time during the implementation of this project. Include in submitted proposal a schedule showing the anticipated periods of time that the current and planned boat launch, boat launch parking area, and access road could be available for public use. Availability of the boat launch will be weighed in evaluation of the technical proposal.

22. Are there any underground conduit? Yes there is underground conduit. All underground electrical will be installed in conduit. See specification section 260543 – in attachment A5 for underground ducts and raceways for electrical systems.

Conduit sizes are shown on sheets E-601 and E-602.

23. 545 days Period of Performance, is that base and options together or just base? 545-day Period of Performance covers both base and options all together.

24. In detail 1-C-602 - it states all paint shall be thermoplastic with glass beads unless otherwise noted. In the same detail it says the stop bar should be non-reflective white paint. In the drawing it doesn't specify. In the drawing it only specifies that the "TIE DOWN LANE" lettering should be thermoplastic. Can you please confirm what should be thermoplastic and what traffic paint should be, specifically "TIE DOWN LANE", stop bars, crosswalks, arrows, and the bike stencil in the bike lane. See response to question 19.

25. Drawing 4/A-201 appears to call out 4" rigid insulation (R-25) for Buildings 200 & 700;

however, roof edge/eave details 4/ A-905 and 7 / A-905 appear to indicate 2" insulation.

Please clarify required roof insulation thickness for Buildings 200 & 700 at all roof areas.

Proposal / Construction Impact Rigid insulation thickness directly impacts:

• clip height selection

• trim/profile fabrication depths

• fastener lengths

• panel attachment assembly

• roof edge detailing

• material quantities and pricing

Buildings 200 and 700 (Well Houses) require 4” rigid insulation per 4/A-201 and as correctly noted on 7/A-905. Attachment A16 Addendum No. 1 will revise 4/A-905 rigid insulation note to require 4”rigid insulation at Building 200 and 700.

References to insulation in Details 4/A-905 and 7/A-905 are schematic. Contractors shall coordinate associated trim profiles, clip heights, and attachment requirements to provide a complete and watertight system.

26. Roofing Mobilization / Building Phasing Expectations

Question / Clarification Requested

Due to the project consisting of seven separate buildings, please clarify anticipated construction sequencing and whether roofing work is expected to occur:

• as one continuous mobilization,

• in phased building releases,

• or through multiple separate mobilizations.

Proposal / Construction Impact Project phasing materially affects:

• labor efficiency

• heavy equipment coordination

• temporary dry-in requirements

• supervision duration

• mobilization prices

• scheduling logistics

The Contractor shall develop and submit a construction schedule for Forest Service review and acceptance. Roofing operations may be sequenced at the Contractor's discretion provided that the overall contract schedule is maintained and work is coordinated with the approved project schedule. No additional compensation will be provided for multiple mobilizations.

27. Roof Penetration Scope

Clarification Drawing References

• 2/A-905

Question / Clarification Requested

We do not see dedicated MEP roof plans, rooftop equipment schedules, or penetration layouts within the current drawing set.

For roofing proposal purposes, should proposals carry only standard vent-through-roof (VTR) penetrations as indicated in Detail 2/A-905, or are additional mechanical/electrical penetrations anticipated?

Proposal/ Construction Impact Roof penetration quantity and type materially affect:

• flashing scope

• labor requirements

• weatherproofing accessories

• coordination requirements

• warranty detailing

Yes, Contractors shall base proposals on roof penetrations indicated in the Contract Documents. Include all penetrations shown on the architectural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical drawings. No additional roof-mounted equipment or penetrations beyond those indicated in the Contract Documents are anticipated.

28. NRCA ProCertified Requirement Clarification Specification Reference

SECTION 074113.16-STANDING-SEAM METAL ROOF PANELS

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Question / Clarification Requested

Specification Section 074113.16, Paragraph 1.6.A states:

"Roof Installer Qualifications: Entity that employs a supervisor who is an NRCA ProCertified Roofing Foreman or installers who are NRCA ProCertified Metal Panel Roof Systems Installers."

Please clarify whether this requirement is:

• mandatory for proposal eligibility and project award,

• mandatory only prior to roofing commencement,

• or preferred but not strictly required.

Roofing installer qualifications shall comply with the requirements of Section

074113.16 in attachment A5. Where the specifications permit equivalent qualifications, contractors may submit documentation demonstrating compliance with the specified requirements for review and approval. No deviation from the specification requirements is permitted without Government approval.

29. Please clarify whether equivalent manufacturer certification and/or documented standing seam metal roofing experience may be accepted in lieu of NRCA ProCertification.

Proposal / Construction Impact

This clarification materially affects:

• proposal qualification status

• subcontractor eligibility

• manpower procurement

• scheduling

• training/certification lead times

• overall project risk allocation

Equivalent qualifications shall be considered only to the extent permitted by Section

074113.16 in attachment A5. Requests for approval of alternate qualifications shall be submitted in accordance with the Contract Documents and must demonstrate compliance with the intent and performance requirements of the specified installer qualifications.

30. Roofing Scope Clarification - Perimeter Sheet Metal/ Fascia Interface Drawing

References

• Architectural elevations and wall sections

• Roofing details throughout A-905 series

Question / Clarification Requested Please clarify the roofing contractor's responsibility for:

• perimeter edge metal

• rake trim

• fascia transition flashings

• coping-related flashings

• soffit transition trim

• closure metals associated with cement-board fascia/soffit systems.

No gutter systems appear to be indicated within the current roofing drawings.

Proposal /Construction Impact Clarification is required to:

• avoid trade overlap/gaps

• properly define roofing sheet metal scope

• accurately quantify fabricated trim components

• ensure consistent proposal assumptions

See Response 26. The roofing contractor shall provide all roofing-related flashings, trim, closures, accessories, and sheet metal components required for a complete and watertight roofing system as indicated on the drawings and specified in Division 07.

Scope includes edge metal, ridge and rake trim, closures, penetrations, and other accessories required by the roofing manufacturer for warranty compliance.

31. Warranty Qualification Requirements Specification References

SECTION 074113.16-STANDING-SEAM METAL ROOF PANELS 1.10 WARRANTY

Question / Clarification Requested Please confirm whether the specified:

• 20-year weather tightness warranty,

• 20-year finish warranty,

• and related roofing warranties

Must be manufacturer-issued through an approved/authorized installer program.

If so, please identify whether specific manufacturer authorization levels or installer certifications are required.

Proposal/ Construction Impact Warranty qualification requirements materially affect:

• approved manufacturer selection

• installer eligibility

• procurement strategy

• subcontractor qualification

• project scheduling and submittal requirements

See attachment A16 Addendum No. 1. Section 074113.16 is revised to require a manufacturer's 20-year weathertightness warranty covering the roof panel system, flashings, trim, and associated components. Contractor shall comply with the manufacturer's requirements necessary to obtain the specified warranty.

32. The directive within the drawings states to provide and replace various fixtures with LED components, however the majority of the lighting within the scope already contains LED bulbs. However, within the Division 26-Lighting portion of the specs on G-003 it states to "demolish and provide...". Can a light fixture schedule be established so I can have a basis of design for the lighting. New Light fixture locations are shown on Electrical Site Plans. Light Fixture Schedule is shown on sheet E-601 in attachment A6.

33. Upon inspecting the roof, we found existing electrical components that will need to be dealt with in order to accommodate for the reroof of the building. This includes heat tape cable, surface mounted conduit, roof penetrations and lightning protection. How should we proceed with proposals to include all necessary pricing? This project consists of new replacement facilities. Provide new electrical equipment, conduit, supports, penetrations, flashings, and accessories as indicated in the Contract Documents.

Existing rooftop electrical components are not intended to be reused unless specifically identified in the Contract Documents as existing to remain. Contractor shall include all work necessary to provide a complete and operational electrical installation.

34. On the roof, a few surface-mounted conduits are attached to strut, which is mounted to a 4x4 wrapped in TPO. Is this acceptable to reuse, or should pricing be included to add a UL listed and approved means of securing and supporting? This project consists of new replacement facilities. Existing rooftop components and supports are not intended to be reused unless specifically indicated otherwise in the Contract Documents.

Provide new conduit support systems compatible with the completed roofing assembly. Existing supports are not intended to be reused unless specifically indicated in the Contract Documents. Contractors shall provide supports necessary to comply with roofing manufacturer’s requirements and warranty provisions.

35. Please provide the complete A7 Site Set, pages 1–109 of 138, as referenced in the solicitation attachment list, and confirm that these sheets are part of the official proposal documents. Sheets 1 to 109 of the Site Plans are included in Attachment A7. Sheets 110 to 116 are included as Attachment A8. Sheets 117 to 132 are for improvements of the entrance and will not be included in this contract. Sheets 133 to 138 are included as Attachment A9.

36. Please confirm the exact scope limits for the Base Bid, Optional Bid Items, Phase II/Future Work, and any Separate Bid Item work shown on the proposed Schedule Plan.

Limits of scope are described in the Schedule of Items and in the Plans.

37. Please confirm whether optional bid items may be awarded individually, in any combination, or only as a complete package. Optional bid items may be awarded in any combination. None, some, or all of these may be awarded.

38. Please confirm that offerors are required to price every base and optional Schedule of Items line item, even if optional items may not be awarded. For offers to be accepted, prices for all base and optional items need to be provided.

39. If optional bid items are awarded, will the overall contract duration be extended, or must all base and optional work be completed within the stated proposed schedule? All work must be completed in the 545 days provided.

40. Please confirm the controlling period of performance for the project, as the solicitation references 545 calendar days after NTP and the SOW references 18 months from NTP to final acceptance. 545 days and 18 months are the same thing. The Period of Performance starts once Notice to Proceed (NTP) is signed by awarding contractor.

41. Please define the minimum required boat ramp availability during construction, including allowable closure windows, advance notice requirements, and whether full closures will be permitted during demolition, bulkhead, pile, dock, paving, or revetment work. In the schedule in your proposal, show the anticipated periods of time that the current and planned boat launch, boat launch parking area, and access road could be available for public use. Availability of the boat launch will be weighed in evaluation of the technical proposal.

42. Please provide the exact location, size, surface condition, and use restrictions for the contractor staging area, including whether it may be used for material stockpiling, equipment storage, construction trailers, fuel storage, dumpsters, and marine materials.

Areas for staging and storage will require CO Approval but will be limited to the existing improved areas such as parking areas and camp sites and any areas that will be disturbed during the performance of this work.

43. Please confirm whether extended shifts, weekend work, federal holiday work, or tide-dependent work will be allowed with prior COR approval. Work to occur over extended shifts, weekends, and federal holidays may be allowed with prior CO approval.

44. Permits:

a) Confirm whether local building permits and certificates of occupancy are required for this federally owned Forest Service work and, if so, identify the Authority Having Jurisdiction and fee responsibility. Local and county building permits and local certificates of occupancy are not required for this federal project.

b) Provide copies of the Forest Service-obtained permits and identify Contractor responsibilities, permit conditions, work windows, inspection requirements, turbidity requirements, and closeout requirements. Copies of other required permits are provided in Attachments provided in the solicitation documents A1 through A26.

c) Provide copies of all permits already obtained by the Forest Service, including Coastal Zone Compliance, Water/Well, Wastewater/Septic, Shoreline Protection, Boat Ramp Repairs, Fishing Pier Extension, Kayak Launch, and any associated permit drawings, conditions, environmental restrictions, and inspection requirements. Copies of other required permits are provided in Attachments provided in the solicitation documents A1 through A26.

d) Clarify which permits remain the contractor’s responsibility, including NPDES/SWPPP coverage, building permits, trade permits, utility permits, road/traffic permits, marine work permits, dewatering permits, and hauling/disposal permits.

Implementation and closeout of all permits is the responsibility of the contractor.

e) Confirm whether the contractor is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and closing out the SWPPP/NPDES permit documentation. Yes, closeout of all permits is the responsibility of the contractor.

f) Confirm whether marine access, barges, cranes, spuds, or temporary mooring will be permitted in the Intracoastal Waterway, and identify any USACE channel, Coast Guard, navigation, or public boating restrictions that must be included. Refer to permits provided in attachment A1 – A26.

g) Contractors need to see copies of all the environmental permits (before the proposal) as we are required to comply with any conditions stipulated in the permits. Permit documents will be provided as an attachment on the solicitation.

45 Please confirm the permitted limits of disturbance for the project and whether any optional work falls outside the currently permitted disturbance limits. All base proposals and optional bid items are included in the permitted limits of disturbance. The limits of disturbance that has been permitted are provided on CG001, attachment A7.

46. Please provide clear utility work limits for water, sewer, electrical, telecommunications, and temporary utility work, including tie-in points and responsibility limits. See C-300 series, C-400 series, ES100 series, and all other utility plans provided for utility limits and tie-in points in attachment A6 and A7.

47. Please provide all available existing utility as-builts, valve maps, electrical distribution maps, utility location information, and known abandoned utility information for the project site. See CV100 series. As noted in the drawings, the contractor is responsible for contacting the appropriate utility location service (811) prior to the start of construction.

48. Please confirm whether the contractor must maintain temporary water, sewer, electrical, or communications service to any portion of the site, boat ramp operations, Forest Service facilities, or other users during construction. Temporary utility service is not required for Forest Service use or for the use of others through the site during construction.

49. Please identify available water and electrical connection points for contractor use, including capacity, metering requirements, usage limitations, and whether the contractor will be charged for temporary use. Contractors shall be responsible for coordination with the utility providers (Berkely Co-Op) for any needs during construction.

50. Please provide demolition details for the existing bulkhead, including which portions of the existing aluminum bulkhead, anchors, tiebacks, walers, piles, hardware, and buried components must be removed versus abandoned in place. Contractor shall remove items associated with the existing bulkhead that conflict with the new work.

51. Please confirm the required stone gradation, bedding/filter fabric requirements, toe depth, crest elevation, geotextile requirements, and acceptance tolerances for the rock revetment construction. See detail 3 on sheet C-602, attachment A7.

52. Please confirm which nearby structures and utilities must be included in the required preconstruction condition surveys for pile driving and whether vibration monitoring is required. Preconstruction condition survey shall include boat ramp, fishing pier and other structures within the day-use area.

53. Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for obtaining written permission from adjacent property owners for required preconstruction condition surveys, or whether the Government will assist with access coordination. No preconstruction condition surveys are required for the adjacent properties.

54. Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for delegated design of the floating dock and anchorage system, and whether the design shown in the documents is performance-based only. It is performance-based only. Contractor is responsible for design.

55. Please confirm whether the contractor must include the price of annual manufacturer inspections for the floating dock during the full warranty period. Yes, contractor is responsible for annual manufacturer inspections for a period of five years.

56. Please clarify the kayak launch scope limits, including responsibility for the fixed access pier, ADA gangway, floating dock, anchorage, transitions, ADA compliance, shoreline stabilization, and any delegated design requirements. Refer to S-901 on attachment A7 and performance specifications provided.

57. Please provide details, repair limits, existing condition photos, quantities, and acceptance criteria for the boat dock concrete repair, pile replacement, and floating dock repair work.

Refer to S-900 series on attachment A7 and specifications provided.

58. Please clarify the limits between fishing pier repair work, fishing pier extension work, railing replacement, over-framing/decking, pile work, and ADA rail requirements so that pricing is not duplicated between line items. Refer to S-900 series on attachment A7 and specifications provided.

59. Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for complete startup, testing, permitting inspections, health department approvals, and final certification of the wastewater system. Yes, contractor is responsible for complete installation and permit closeout of the wastewater system.

60. Please confirm the required abandonment and/or removal scope for existing septic tanks, drain fields, sewer lines, lift stations, cleanouts, and related wastewater components. Yes, see CD101 on attachment A7 and specifications provided.

61. Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for well drilling, well development, pump testing, water quality testing, disinfection, health department approvals, and final potable water certification. Yes, contractor is responsible for complete installation and permit closeout of the water system.

62. Please provide a breakdown or confirmation of the full electrical utility replacement scope, including service entrance work, transformers, distribution panels, campground pedestals, lighting, trenching, grounding, utility company coordination, and temporary power requirements. Full Electrical scope is covered in the drawings E-001, ES001, ES002, ES003, ES004, ES005, E-101, E-201, E-301, E-302, E-401, E-501, E-601, and specifications on attachments A5 and A6. All utility connection requirements and locations should be coordinated on site with Owner, Architect / Engineer and Utility company.

63. Please provide the design criteria, service provider requirements, conduit/fiber/copper requirements, termination points, equipment responsibilities, and active equipment requirements for the optional telecommunications system. Telecommunications work is limited to infrastructure and power receptacles only as shown in drawings. All equipment will be provided and installed by others. Full Telecommunications System scope is covered in the drawings E-001, E-101, E-301, E-302, E-601 and specifications on attachments A5 and A6. All utility connection requirements and locations should be coordinated on site with Owner, Architect / Engineer and utility company.

64. Please confirm which buildings are included in the base proposal, which buildings are optional, and which buildings are future Phase II/not-in-contract work. Refer to proposed schedule plan and SOI descriptions.

65. Please clarify how quantity overruns and underruns will be handled for Actual Quantity, Designed Quantity, and Lump Sum Quantity items, especially for excavation, utilities, paving, erosion control, storm drainage, revetment, and tree clearing. Actual Quantity is billed for the actual quantity provided to meet the contract requirements. Design Quantity is billed for the quantity that was calculated during design to meet the contract requirements. This quantity will be paid out upon completion of delivery of the subject work item. Lump Sum Quantity is for the complete delivery of the subject work item.

66. Please define the size threshold, species restrictions, stump removal requirements, disposal requirements, and protection requirements for the Selective Tree Clearing line items. Tree species and sizes are listed on the CD100 series on attachment A7.

67. Please confirm whether unsuitable soils, groundwater, tidal influence, undercutting, replacement stone, geotextile stabilization, and dewatering are included in existing bid items or will be handled by change order if encountered beyond the shown limits.

Contractor should propose to perform the work described in each pay item. Unless it is represented by a separate pay item, any work necessary to perform this work is incidental to that pay item. This includes any work that can reasonably be expected based on information available from the documents provided including the geotechnical report and what can reasonably be expected based on experience with similar work in similar settings.

68. Please provide or confirm pavement section details, base course thicknesses, asphalt mix types, compaction requirements, and whether full-depth reclamation or subgrade stabilization is required for all asphalt pavement line items. See details provided on sheet C-601 on attachment A7 and associated specifications.

69. Please confirm whether the Dumpster Pad and Dumpster scope requires the contractor to furnish the dumpster itself, only the pad/enclosure, or both, and provide required dumpster size, material, enclosure, bollards, and service coordination requirements. The dumpsters will be provided by the service provider; contractor is responsible for all other items associated with the dumpster area as noted on the plans.

70. Please confirm exactly where the Quality Assurance Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and Proposed Construction Schedule should be included in the proposal package, and whether inclusion in the wrong volume could affect responsiveness. Contractors should include these documents in their technical proposal.

71. Specifications and plans contradict each other for the Service Door on Bldg 400

- Is the door insulated?

- What door material: aluminum or steel?

- Color option needed per door construction.

See attachment A16 Addendum No. 1- All FRP doors shall be provided with FRP frame assemblies in accordance with Section 081613. Revise Door Schedule accordingly. Details depicting aluminum frames are revised to FRP frames of equivalent profile and performance. Door and frame color shall be selected from the manufacturer's standard colors.

72. Pages 117 through 132 of the site plans are missing. When can those be released? The drawings are broken out by grouping, and I believe that set was not uploaded to SAM.

These sheets are for the reconfiguration of the intersection with US 17. This work is not included in this contract, and these plans will not be provided.

73. During the course of construction are there any objections to crew members staying on site in a camper during their scope? Limited use including occupancy of the site by Contractor and subcontractor employees can be permitted but must be requested and approved by CO and Ranger.

74. When will the geotechnical report be provided by the borehole findings? Geotechnical report will be provided as attachment A19 within the uploaded part of Amendment 1 in SAM.GOV.

75. Spec# 314116 - Bulkhead Construction: The specifications call for test pile and PDA's for the bulkhead construction. This is not typical as utilizing an impact hammer of the sheet pile would likely damage them. There is also no required capacities listed as the wall does not have an axial loading. Standard construction practices would be to install the pile to grade utilizing a vibratory hammer with no PDA's. Contractor requests removal of the PDA requirement from the specifications. See revised specification 314116 in attachment A17.

76. Spec# C-101- Bulkhead Wall: Please give coating limits and requirements for the Sheet Pile Wall (coating depth below grade? Thickness of coal tar epoxy? Etc.)

Manufacturer's standard coal tar epoxy coating and recommendations for Site conditions.

77. Spec# C-101 - Appears to be a Visitor Information Kiosk between Bldg 500 Picnic Shelter and Building 100 Day-Use Restroom, but it is not labeled. Please confirm it is a kiosk and that the Contractor is to provide it. Yes, this is a Kiosk contractor to provide two total.

78. Spec# M-501 – Kayak Launch: Plans do not call for pile length, number of piles, or pile diameter. Is this expected to be developed by the floating dock manufacturer? See kayak launch drawings in attachment A9 and performance specifications provided.

79. SOI 19.02 – Vinyl Wrap: SOI bid item 19.02 calls for vinyl wrap of existing piles at the fishing pier but there are no requirements listed or call outs in the plan documents. Please list requirements (thickness, depth above/below MHW/MLW, Etc.) See Sheet S906 in attachment A7. To be installed 12" above and below the MHW/MLW.

80. SOI Bid Item 3.02 - Pile Replacement: SOI Bid Item 3.02 calls for 8 pile replacements at the boat launch floating dock, but the plan sheet only calls out 2 pile replacements. Please clarify. Contractor to include replacement of two piles. See attachment A3 – Revised SOI Buck Hall Final in SAM.GOV.

81. Is there irrigation for the plants, sod, seeding? No permanent irrigation is included in this scope of work. Contractor is responsible for temporary irrigation for grass establishment for a stabilized site.

82. Plans show Temporary Seeding (TS) and Permanent Seeding (PS) in the same areas, does this mean that Temporary Seeding is done during construction to prevent erosion and then the same area gets Permanent Seeding at end of project? Are the Temporary and Permanent Seeding quantities of 37,920 SF for each on the Schedule of Items document accurate (I have not yet had a chance to measure on the plans)? Yes, temporary seeding is for the duration of the construction period, permanent seeding is to be established prior to project closeout.

83. Spec# C-511: SWPPP Notes and Details Sht 2 of 2 – Grassing Fertilization and Mulch – Mentions Permanent Grassing shall be irrigated, but Penny said at the pre-bid meeting there is no irrigation in the project, so is this temporary overhead irrigation (i.e.

sprinklers)? There are no specifications for this. Contractor is responsible for irrigation during the construction period to establish a stabilized site. Methods to be determined by the contractor.

84. Spec# C-511: SWPPP Notes and Details Sht 2 of 2 – Plans indicate Tifblair Centipede seed for Permanent Grassing and Bermuda for Sod; can we use contractor blend seed for Temporary Seeding? Yes, contractors can use blend seed for temporary seeding.

85. Landscape Plan: The plans/drawings for the Pinus palustris or Longleaf Pine shows quantity of 6 but the Schedule of Items document shows quantity of 3. Which is the correct Landscape Plan – For the Native Seed Mix, the plans show quantity of 49,604 SF but the Schedule of Items document shows quantity of 5,030 SF. I have not measured the seeding on the plans/drawings yet. Which is the correct quantity? Does this quantity difference have to do with the Optional Bid items/areas? There are to be six (6) Longleaf Pines. There is 49,604 sf of native seed mix. All landscape is to be covered under SOI item 13.00 ‘Landscape’.

86. Spec# 09.30.13 1.7 - Installer Qualifications: The installer qualifications required are very stringent for the SOW. From past experience it will be difficult to find an installer able to meet the requirements for this SOW. Could these requirements be reduced?

Installer qualifications shall comply with Section 09 30 13 in attachment A5.

Requests for approval of alternate qualifications shall be submitted in accordance with the Contract Documents and must demonstrate compliance with the intent and performance requirements of the specification. No reduction of the specified installer qualification requirements is approved by this response.

87. It was said at the site visit that the "Landing Area" and the entire site could be shut down for the duration of the project but requested that the area to remain open if possible. If not, we need to include the reason the area could not remain open during the POP. Please clarify this requirement. In the proposed schedule, show the anticipated periods of time that the current and planned boat launch, boat launch parking area, and access road could be available for public use. Availability of the boat launch will be weighed in evaluation of the technical proposal.

88. Spec# A-201 Note 5 - 042000 2.3: Please confirm that the CMU referenced in Note 5 is to be "Pigmented and includes integral water repellent". I did note see the pigmented requirement in the specification. Provide pigmented CMU with integral water repellent as indicated on Sheet A-201 in attachment A6. The specifications will be revised by Addendum as necessary to coordinate with the drawing requirements.

89. The boat ramp cannot be open when the contractor is working on the boat ramp and floating docks as that would be a huge liability as well as an OSHA violation having the general public under the radius of our crane boom. Please advise. In the proposed schedule, show the anticipated periods of time that the current and planned boat launch, boat launch parking area, and access road could be available for public use.

Availability of the boat launch will be weighed in evaluation of the technical proposal.

90. Fishing Pier Repairs (sheet S-908) how do the ends of the new steel sheet pile wall tie back into the aluminum sheet pile wall behind it ? The walls are parallel and the gravel/compacted fill between the walls will simply flow out either end . Please provide details. See return walls as shown on C-101 in attachment A7.

91. In order to do a proper pile design for the Alternate Kayak Floating dock pilings the design engineer will need soil information. Do you have a geotechnical report for this site? If not, the proposals will need to include a waterside soil boring in their proposals.

Please advise. Any waterside soil borings are the responsibility of the contractor.

92. Question/observation: Visiting the site this morning it was observed that the southern ground out floating docks have a broken/torn hinge between the two outer docks. Should these be considered as a replacement as well? The project currently only includes what is described in the plans, specifications, and schedule of items.

93. Question/observation: The existing fishing pier has “X” braces with 1” stainless bolts and flat washers. The plans call for replacing the braces and reusing the hardware but using 1” OGEE washers. If OGEES are used there will not be enough thread for a nut in most cases. Do you still want to figure OGEE washers ? FYI 1” stainless washers are $27 each.

Provide all new bolts/hardware as required.

94. Question/observation: It was observed this morning that the southern ground out dock is missing another piling. Should we include this in our repairs? FYI as the local marine contractor we have replaced several of these pilings over the years as they have been eaten by marine borers and fallen over. As much use as this landing gets should you not consider replacing all the floating dock pilings at this time and be done with it? Better yet replace them with 12” concrete pilings and stop the replacement cycle prices. Please advise. The project currently only includes what is described in the plans, specifications, and schedule of items.

95. Question/observation: We have installed 30+ aluminum ground out floating docks at boat landings up and down the SC coast over the years. We have done repairs similar to what is on these plans replacing the 3x8 timbers on the side. The only way to access the bolt nuts is to lift the docks off the pilings and put them up on blocks; like on the deck of a barge . This is slow and time-consuming, i.e. costly. And when you put them back in the water you still have 32-year-old docks. Inlight of all the use this place gets would it not make more economic sense to just replace all the floating docks at this time ? They are very close to the end of their life cycle as the float brackets start to come apart from yacht wake stresses. The project currently only includes that which is described in the plans, specifications, and schedule of items.

96. A1 lists A7 Site Set pg. 1-109 of 138, A12 Wage Determination, and A15 Bid Schedule Plan as solicitation attachments. Please provide these attachments or confirm they are not required for pricing. These attachments are available within the solicitation documentation of A1 through A26.

97. Please confirm the correct project address for permits, bonds, insurance, deliveries, submittals, and contract documents. The solicitation references 999 Buckhall Landing Road, while the SOW and drawing title blocks reference 1099 Buck Hall Landing Road, McClellanville, SC 29458. All RFQ proposal documentation shall be submitted via email per the solicitation directions (A1 – rev RFP Terms and Conditions) to Penny Zortman and Jalisa Sims.

98. Optional bid items are to be awarded based on available funding. If any option is awarded after the base contract award or at a later date, should each option price include separate remobilization, escalation, and extended general conditions? Selection for bid options will be finalized within 120 days of proposal receipt.

99. Please confirm whether Designed Quantity (DQ) items are paid at the designed quantity regardless of actual installed quantity unless changed by contract modification. Designed quantities or Estimated Quantities are paid according to the quantity determined during design, though if there is a demonstratable variance in quantity by greater than 15%, an increase or decrease in quantity and renegotiated unit price may be justified. From FAR 52.211-18. “If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgement of the Contracting Officer, is justified.”

100. Please confirm whether Building 600 - Campground Bath House is excluded from this procurement. The building set includes Phase Two Building 600 drawings, but A3 does not include a separate Building 600 base or optional bid item. Building 600 is not included in this scope of work.

101. A6 notes Phase One includes Buildings 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and 700, while A3 prices Buildings 100, 400, and 500 as optional bid items. Please confirm Buildings 100, 400, and 500 are optional only. That is correct. Buildings 100, 200, & 500 are included as optional bid items.

102. For each building bid item, please define the cutoff between building MEP scope and site utility scope, including domestic water, sanitary/septic, electrical, pump/control, and communications tie-ins. Building utility work includes utility systems serving each building as shown in the Contract Documents. Site utility work includes utility distribution systems between buildings and utility sources. The Contractor is responsible for providing complete and operational systems, including all required utility connections and tie-ins. Refer to the utility plans, MEP drawings, and specifications for utility connection requirements in attachments A6 and A7.

103. Please identify which bid items include demolition/removal of existing vertical structures and associated utility disconnections/caps for the replaced bath house, well house, toilet building, storage building, and picnic shelter. Demolition and removal of existing structures, including associated utility disconnections, abandonment, capping, and related work necessary to facilitate construction of the replacement facilities, shall be included in the bid item associated with the corresponding replacement building unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents.

Contractors shall include all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental work necessary to provide complete demolition and utility coordination for the facilities identified for replacement. Refer to the Drawings, Specifications, Schedule of Items, and applicable utility sheets for project-specific limits and requirements.

104. The SOW states campground amenities include unit number posts, but the SOI does not identify a clear unit-number-post pay item. Please provide quantity, detail, material, installation requirements, and payment items for unit number posts. Signage is identified as item 12.00 in the SOI and shall be provided as a lump sum as indicated.

See C-700 for unit number post details in attachment A7.

105. Please provide details/specifications for picnic tables, fire rings, information kiosks, wheel stops, dumpsters/dumpster pads, dump station signage, and day-use grills/tables, including whether any items are Government-furnished. See C-100, C-101, C-601 and C-607 for details in attachment A7. All site furnishings to be provided by the contractor.

106. Please confirm RV pedestal manufacturer/detail, pedestal bases, trenching/backfill responsibility, grounding, labeling, and whether complete pedestal installation is carried under electrical utilities or campground site improvements. Prover pedestal is NEMA 33R premanufactured direct bury type with 240v/1-phase RV power pedestal with included circuit breakers. (1)-50a 240v, (1)-30a 120v and (1)-20a GFCI with 2 duplex receptacles.