IFB Solicitation 12445525B0009 Amendment 0001 250624.pdf

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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.

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 13

06/24/20250001

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.

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 X is extended,

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

06/06/2025

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

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.)

WMF Lincoln Woods Trail Reconstruction - Amendment 0001

This amendment:

-Provides the Pre-Bid meeting questions/responses and attendee names;

-Adds Att. 8 Geotechnical Report to the solicitation;

-Adds Att. 9 RACR Map to the solicitation;

-Extends bid closing to 7/21/25 at 5:00pm Eastern; and -Adds bid opening link for 7/22/25 at 2:00pm Eastern via Microsoft Teams.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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)

ERIN M. GARCIA

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 .

egarcia02 Highlight

Lincoln Woods Trail Reconstruction: Pre-Bid Tour 6/12/2025 9:30am onsite Forest Service: Scott Lees, Brett Durham, Leah Jackman Contractors: John Bousquet (RM Piper Inc), Lee Corrigan (Lee T Corrigan LLC), Mike Latulippe (M.E. Latulippe Construction Inc)

Site Visit Notes and Contractor Questions

Q1: Can we clear anything in the laydown RACR area near the Kanc?

A: Yes, up to the defined RACR boundary. Tree cutting/removal is allowed from August 16th through April 14th. Tree cutting time restriction applies throughout the project area as well. The RACR map is included in Amendment 0001.

Q2: To what width can the trail corridor be cleared for equipment to get through?

A: The trail can be cleared 10 feet from the edge of each side of the trail.

Q3: Can branches be cut at any time?

A: Yes, but the contractor must coordinate with the COR prior to cutting.

Q4: How does cutting trees with the government work?

A: Coordinate all requests of tree cutting with the COR prior to cutting.

The Forest Service timber staff must look at value, and mark trees to be cut; the trees are government property; if there are a lot of logs, they need to be stacked by the contractor. The timeframe for cutting is restricted to August 16th through April 14th.

Q5: Do stumps need to be removed after trees are cut?

A: If trees are cut from the trail/road stumps must be removed so road is still drivable. This will be determined when the contractor coordinates tree cutting request with the COR.

See Question 4.

Q6: Can we make the 5’x5’ compacted gravel steps under the rip rap wider to accommodate equipment size?

A: It probably isn’t possible to enlarge the size without hitting bedrock. However, you can make the bench step wider if needed, as long as the rip rap size and amounts of the plans are met.

Q7: How far back can we work/clear uphill of the trail and slump?

A: FS advises to work to the toe of the uphill embankment because above that is unstable. Any disturbance or issues that arise because a contractor works up higher will fall on the contractor to fix without payment.

Q8: Can we reuse onsite material (gravel, soil etc.)? Can we cover it with loam?

A: Yes, if the material is suitable. Plants need to be able to take root and grow on the embankment in the material put down.

Q9: How do we remove unsuitable stone and material?

A: Boulders in the streambed can be pushed out of the way (into the stream) with approval from COR. All other boulders and unusable material shall be removed from the Forest.

Q10: Can we clear a laydown area just past the orange fencing at the slump riverside of the trail? Can we brush and chip?

A: Refer to RACR Map for areas that can be cleared and used.

Q11: Will the CAD file of the plans be available prior to bidding?

A: Currently, the AutoCAD file is not available. The Forest Service requested the file from the design engineer and will incorporate the AutoCAD file as a solicitation amendment if received prior to bid closing.

Q12: What are the bounds and definition of the FS restriction of only working ‘adjacent to the stream’ May-September?

A: The government is removing the following two statements from Regulatory Requirements note number 6 located in the Plans on sheet 2 - “Work adjacent to stream, is limited to the months f rom May to September. Easter brook trout spawning season is from October 1st to May 1st and should not be disturbed.”

Q13: Can this be a multi-year and/or phased project to work around the Army Corps, bat, and stream adjacent timeframe restrictions?

A: Yes, the new completion date is now 10/29/2027.

Q14: Can we postpone the bid due date?

A: Yes, the bid closing date will be extended. See Solicitation Amendment 0001.