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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 telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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ASHEVILLE NC 28804

200 WT WEAVER BLVD

SOUTHERN RESEARCH STATION

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SOUTHERN RESEACH STN - HQ ASHEVILL

07/11/20180002

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

06/11/2018

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 date, 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.)

Auburn Janitorial Services

Amendment 002- Made to provide the following:

a) Update Wage Determination (Rev. 7, 07/03/2018)

WAGE: 11150 - Janitor - $9.42 HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.18 per hour, or $167.20 per week, or $724.53 per month;

b) Updated DUE DATE to Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:59 PM CT;

c) Provide Questions and Answers received;

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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)

KEITH D. FRIOT

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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12456818Q0009/0002

Q1. In Attachment 4, Question 8d. They did not understand the example of ¿such as 2.0 acres per day.

A1. They can answer the question based on square feet per hour.

Q2. If we provide our Sam's number does this negate our need to include a completed Representations & Certifications 26 pages? If not, what does this mean re: Sam's number?

A2. If you are registered in SAM and all Representations & Certifications in the solicitation are completed within SAM, you do not need to complete the Representations & Certifications in the solicitation.

Q3. I see nothing in the SCA about there being a difference between full time and part time employee benefits; am I correct?

A3. SCA makes no distinction, with respect to its compensation provisions, between temporary, part-time, and full-time employees. However, temporary and part-time employees are only entitled to an amount of the fringe benefits specified in an applicable determination which is proportionate to the amount of time spent in covered work. Click on the link below for more information or contact DOL directly.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/web/SCA_FA Q.htm Q4. I assume the manner of prorating items like holidays and vacation for a less than 40 hour week is at the Contractor's discretion?

A4. Pricing needs to be on a Firm Fixed price basis for execution of all services required in the SOW. Contractors shall price at their discretion.

Q5. I am confused as to the use of the 4.13 vs

4.41 per hour rate for H&W if the sick clause applies. I don't see the connection. I have used the 4.13. Am I correct since I have included the sick leave in our bid.

A5. EO 13658 applies to this requirement and

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

12456818Q0009/0002 therefore the SCA health and welfare benefit rate is $4.13 per hour. This rate is lower than the regular/previous nationwide rate because these employers will be providing employees with paid sick leave required by the EO in addition to health and welfare benefits under the SCA.

Q6. I have used the Alabama wage rate of 9.22 for occupation code for Janitor vs. the 10.35 rate if this contract falls under EO13658, am I correct?

A6. Incorrect. EO 13658 applies to this requirement and therefore, an hourly minimum wage of $10.35 is required in addition to H&W.

Q7. Does this contract require employee coverage under worker's compensation if the contractor has less than 5 employees?

A7. Please contact the Department of Labor directly. There are no specific federal requirements included in the contract.

Period of Performance: 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019

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

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110