Amendment A00001 - 127EAW25R0056 - Tropical Storm Hilary Damage Repair.pdf

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 items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

A00001

6. ISSUED BY

USDA FOREST SERVICE

FIELD PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS - FPO

PROCUREMENT PROPERTY SERVICES - PPS

CONTRACT SERVICE AREA CSA 6 - CONSTRUCTION

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

Company Name::

Address::

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

127EAW25R0056

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09/10/2025

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/12/2025

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

127EAW25R0056 - Tropical Storm Hilary Damage Repair (1N02,1N05,1N17) San Bernardino National Forest

This amendment is issued to extend the proposal due date for Solicitation No. 127EAW25R0056 as follows:

1. The proposal due date is herebyxextended from September 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to September 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM PDT.

2. See additional pages for Request For Information responses.

3. Offerors are reminded to acknowledge receipt of this amendment in accordance with the instructions provided in the solicitation.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

JEREMY BEDNER

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Amendment A00001 - RFI Responses - 127EAW25R0056 Tropical Storm Hilary Damage Repair (1N02,1N05,1N17)

Below are the Request For Information (RFI) responses which are hereby incorporated into any subsequent contract award. Failure to use the revised documents and requirements revised within will result in your proposal being non-responsive.

RFI#1 – Is the site visit mandatory?

Response: The site visit is not mandatory; however, contractors are strongly encouraged to inspect the site. It is important to note that failure to conduct a site inspection will not be considered a valid basis for any claims following the award of the contract.

RFI #2 – What compaction methods (Method B vs. A) and finish tolerances per FP-14 are acceptable for roadway excavation and embankment?

Response: Compaction Method B.

RFI #3 – What are the specific installation requirements for the 24” overside drain with 20’ flume (Section 60601) at 1N05?

Response: Installation requirements can be found in the plans for 1N02 and 1N05 on sheet 18 and 19.

RFI #4 – What placement, spacing, and dimension tolerances should be followed for rolling grade dips at 1N05?

Response: Placement, spacing, and dimension tolerances can be found in the plans for 1N02 and 1N05 on sheet 17.

RFI #5 – What is the approval process and testing requirement for the State DOT Type A asphalt concrete mix design for 1N02 and 1N17?

Response: The contractor must submit a job mix formula for approval. Compaction testing of the subgrade is required.

RFI #6 – To what extent must roadway obliteration at 1N17 be performed, and what vegetation restoration, seeding, and mulching will be required for acceptance?

Response: The old asphalt must be removed to new prosed road and slope should be stabilized.

Vegetation restoration, seeding, and mulching will be required obliterated road. A seed mix will be provided to the contractor.

RFI #7 – What is the approval process for sediment control devices (straw wattles, geotextile) prior to excavation work?

Response: The sediment control devices must be submitted for approval prior to issuance of the notice to proceed.

RFI #8 – What are the disposal requirements and acceptable off-site locations for cleared vegetation, asphalt debris, and concrete materials, given that they remain contractor property? Response:

Disposal requirement can be found in the FP-14 specification 203.05 Disposing of Material and is supplemented with special project specification page 16.

RFI #9 – Which aggregate, riprap, and geotextile suppliers are approved, and how should certification of weed-free sources be verified?

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Response: Any local commercial source is approved. Aggregate and riprap from commercial sources are washed at the plant and are weed free. Erosion control material must come from a certified weed free source.

RFI #10 – Do the Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager need to be three separate individuals, or can roles be combined?

Response: The roles of Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), and Quality Control (QC) Manager may be fulfilled by the same individual, provided that the person possesses the necessary qualifications and competencies for each position.

RFI #11 – Can the period of performance be extended after award once material and equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions?

Response: The period of performance shall remain as originally stipulated and pertains to the actual execution of work on-site. The Notice to Proceed will be issued subsequent to the approval of all required submittals (including schedule).

RFI #12 – What are the bidding quantities for the deteriorated base course?

Response: Bidding quantities can be found on the Schedule of Items or Plans.

RFI #13 – What is the site visit registration process and contact information?

Response: The site visit has passed.

RFI #14 – Is there a bulk water fill source, such as a hydrant or pump-accessible water point, available near the project site for grading operations?

Response: Drafting water out of the Santa Ana River is approved. The contractor must abide by attached document “NEW Via Amendment A00001 - Attachment 13 Water Drafting Guidelines” and must use a screen on their pump.

RFI #15 – Does this project require phasing, and if so, what is the sequence?

Response: This project does not require phasing.

RFI #16 – Where will the field office be located, and is electrical power available nearby?

Response: There will not be a field office. Electrical power is not available nearby.

RFI #17 – What areas are designated or approved for laydown and staging during construction?

Response: For 1N02 and 1N05, staging is approved at 34.150788, -116.771581 or between 34.158238, -116.784984 and 34.155566, -116.782120.

RFI #18 – Can roadway access be fully shut down during construction, or must at least one lane remain open for travel?

Response: The 1N02, 1N05, and 1N17 are currently closed to public use and will remain closed until construction is complete.

RFI #19 – What limitations, if any, exist on construction intervals or working hours for the proposed road work?

Response: There will be no limitation on construction intervals or working hours. As specified in the Statement of Work, the Contractor's work hours are restricted to non-holiday weekdays, Monday through Friday, from dawn to dusk.

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RFI #20 – What is the anticipated start date for construction?

Response: The anticipated start date is October 2025.

RFI #21 – Is testing of materials and/or workmanship required, and if so, what tests are specified?

Response: Compaction testing is required.

RFI #22 – Is surveying required for this project, and who is responsible for providing it?

Response: No, surveying will not be required

RFI #23 – Is a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required?

Response: No, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is not required.

RFI #24 - I am interested in subcontracting a portion of this project. How do I get a list of contractors for this project?

Response: The Forest Service does not maintain a registry of interested contractors for this project and does not facilitate connections between prime contractors and subcontractors.

RFI #25 - Could you please provide us with plans and specs for the Tropical Storm Hilary Damage Repair?

Response: The Forest Service has incorporated the plans and specifications as attachments to this solicitation. You are encouraged to access the System for Award Management (SAM) to download all solicitation attachments, numbered 1 through 13.

RFI #26- Can you please provide the list of prospective bidders to this job?

Response: The Forest Service does not maintain a registry of interested contractors for this project.

RFI #27 – Does the contractor need to provide their own equipment to load the trucks at the US Forest Service pit?

Response: Yes, the contractor will need to provide their own equipment to load the trucks.

RFI #28 – Please specify the testing requirements for the backfill.

Response: Compaction testing is required.

RFI #29 – Is it the Governments intent to have the project performed ahead of Winter or will the work be performed next spring?

Response: It is the intent to have the project start in October 2025.

RFI #30 – Can you share the site visit attendee information?

Response: The site visit sign-up sheet is intended solely for internal use and will not be distributed via an amendment.

RFI # 32 - Can you please provide an address or coordinates for the Borrow Pit?

Response: The coordinates are 34.260634, -116.791621

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