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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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ARS-12505B

PEORIA IL 61604

1815 N UNIVERSITY STREET

USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

06/11/20240001

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

06/11/2024

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.)

Description of Amendment:

1. Added responses to RFI's.

2. Changed the height of the trim in the statement of work from 4" to 6".

3. Changed the contracting officer from Zachary Schuler to Debora Wells.

4. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain the same.

Period of Performance: 08/26/2024 to 09/13/2024

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)

DEBORA L. WELLS

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 .

Question Answer

1 Would there happen to be any building drawings or measurements for this project?

"Dimensioned" drawings are not available. Please see attached document for "Partial Plan" of MWA offices with an approximate graphic scale.

Contractor shall confirm all dimensions impacting their work, prior to ordering materials.

2 Is there a specific floor carpet trim model/material that the USDA is requesting? Contractor shall provide coordinating broadloom type wall trim, see Statement of Work for additional information.

3 Will there be a site walk scheduled for this project and/or can one be requested? Yes, please review the soliciation for the site visit dates and times.

In the solicitation its stated that the “New carpet shall be carpet tile type and shall be J+J Flooring Cameo II 7949/1995” do you guys want “7949” in certain rooms and “1995” in certain rooms or one or the other for the total rooms?

Brand name or similar to "J+J Flooring Cameo II 7949" is the product and model (type) of the specified new carpet tile "1995" is the color to be furnished (i.e. Norman 1995).

Please clarify clause 52.212-2

FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Price (to include shipping)

2. Technical Specifications

a. Contractor shall accept all terms and conditions.

For Technical Specifications, does the government want:

For references, will the government use data from the

Offeror’s quote shall include three local references for carpet work completed in the past 5 years.

Offeror’s quote shall include sample warranty covering carpet tile delamination of the new products and shall include product data sheets on new carpeting and wall trim to be furnished.

The period of warranty for the new carpet and wall trim installation shall be 12 months from date of contract completion.

6 Is there a current BPA with J+J that the carpet can be purchased under? No.

7 What is the color of the replaced carpet. Please see response to RFI 4.

8 What style of carpet is desired? Please see response to RFI 4.

9 Where will the dumpster be located?

For Quote Purposes: A dumpster may be placed in Loading Dock area of the NCAUR facility. The dumpster shall be placed next to facility's recycling dumpster at Loading Dock and dumpster dimensions shall not exceed existing recycling dumpster (nominal 8 cy dumpster). Contractor shall be responsible for all dumpster charges and disposal fees. Contractor shall perform their activities such that normal day-to-day activities of the facility's Shipping and Receiving are maintained and not interfered with. Awarded contractor shall review size of dumpster to be furnished with Owner and shall confirm exact location where dumpster will be placed (prior to bringing the dumpster on-site).

10 Who is the Government Contact officer? Shall be determined upon award.

11 If carpet with pattern, which install methods do you desire?

Contractor shall provide options with their quote based on the carpet manufacturers recommendations. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations and in manner to obtain manufacturer's warranty as indicated in the SOW.

12 Is permits or Inspection fees needed? Offerors shall not include any permit or inspections fees in their quote.

13 Will the Owner only remove the (Wall Trim)? Carpet flooring shall be removed by the Contractor as indicated in the SOW.

Owner will remove wall trim as indicated in the SOW.

14 We need to know in the measurements how much is in Linear feet for the Wall Trim?

Please see response to RFI 1. Contractor shall use the "Partial Plan" with approximate graphic scale to determine the linear feet of wall trim.

Contractor shall confirm all dimensions impacting their work prior to ordering materials.

15 can the delivery for the carpet and adhesive be at the USDA location? If so, where?

Contractor shall be responsible for the means and methods on the project including delivery and unloading of their materials, USDA does not have resources available to assist the Contractor in the delivery and unloading of their materisals.

16 Will the offices listed in this solicitation be locked from the beginning of the project to the end of the project, daily?

Arrangements will be made such that offices are open and assessible (unlocked) to the Contractor daily.

17 Will the contractor need to clear out the offices daily at the end of each workday during this project?

Contractor shall perform their project activities in a neat, workmanlike manner and shall maintain a neat project work site such that facility's day-to-day operations are not impacted.

18 Will there be a designated area for temporary storage for the contractor until the project is completed?

There is no designated room space available to the Contractor for temporary storage. Contractor may stage (temporarily store) materials in adjacent corridor (that is in the vicinity) of the offices of the project. Contractor shall arrange materials such that 4' clear space is maintained for corridor traffic.

Contractor shall manage shipping / packing materials such that corridor is maintained in a neat, clean manner.

19 Will there be any need for abatement for this project?

Offerors shall not include any abatement costs in their quote. Please see "Attachment B - Limited Asbestos Sampling Report" included in the Statement of Work for additional information.

12505B24Q0190 Carpet for the AD offices RFI's