A00001 - RFI Responses.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

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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;

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

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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A00001

GREGORY L. CUNNINGHAM

The purpose of this amendment is to post RFI responses.

Attached is "127EAW26Q0045 - RFI Log_Responses" which is 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.

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

CONSTRUCTION AND A-E, DIVISION WEST

ALL INTERESTED VENDORS 127EAW26Q0045

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07/09/2026

06/22/2026

Updated 7/9/2026 6:50

RFI # RFI Question Government RFI Response Notes

1.Temporary/above-ground installaƟon: The Statement of Work (Sec. 1.0) describes the requirement as utility service for "temporary work trailers." Will the Government confirm whether temporary, above-ground electrical, water, and wastewater connections are acceptable in lieu of permanently buried installations? If so, please amend the specifications and Schedule of Items accordingly.

Electrical will be above ground, per the contract specs and statement of work. Water can be above ground from point of connection.

Sewer to be underground to the edge of the concrete pad.

2.Asphalt trench repair – Item 6: Bid Item 6 requires "excavaƟon and backfill and asphalt trench repair." For this temporary installation, will the Government confirm whether trench backfill and compaction without any asphalt patch is acceptable? If asphalt restoration is required, will a cold-mix patch be acceptable in lieu of hot-mix? Please amend Item 6 accordingly.

Pavement patch is required. Cold Patch is an acceptable material for asphalt patch. Proposed cold patch material to be approved by the Government prior to installation.

3.Permits: The SOW (Sec. 9.0) states the Contractor shall obtain all required state/local permits. Please confirm whether any state or local permits are required for this work on National Forest (federal) land, and if so, which authority has jurisdiction. No permits are anticipated

4.Davis-Bacon wage determinaƟon: Please confirm the applicable Davis- Bacon General Decision is CA20260014 (05/18/2026), the applicable construction type (Building vs. Heavy/Highway) for labor pricing, and that weekly certified payroll (WH-347) is required.

Confirmed.

5.EsƟmated magnitude of construcƟon: Per FAR 36.204, will the Government disclose the estimated magnitude (price range) for this project?

FAR 36.204 is no longer applicable per FAR Overhaul.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-36

6.ExisƟng uƟlity specificaƟons: Please provide the available voltage/amperage/phase at the existing electrical building switchgear, and the size and type of the existing waterline and wastewater line at the tie-in points, to support accurate material sizing and pricing.

Per plans:

Wastewater pipe diameter = 6" (assumed vitrified clay) Water line pipe diameter = 1" PVC (south of concrete pad) Electrical Panels - Main panel = 600 Amp/240 volt 3 phase.

Per the trailer manufacturer, the trailer requires 125 amps 240 volts.

7.Materials – Buy American: The SOW requires all materials be US-manufactured and labeled as such. Please confirm whether standard commercially available electrical, conduit, and PVC materials satisfy this requirement, or whether Buy American Act certification/documentation is required per material.

Buy American Act applies to any and all materials. It is the duty of the contrat awardee regardless of where the materials are purchased.

Are we able to use PVC or PEX for the water line connections after the new riser is installed?

PVC is acceptable. PEX is not acceptable

Are we able to pour concrete instead of hot-asphalt for the trench patch?

Yes

Are we able to use cold patch asphalt?

Cold patch is acceptable. Proposed material to be approved by the Government prior to installation.

PROJECT 127EAW26Q0045 - Office Trailer Utility Connections

RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to the solicitation via beta.SAM.gov. All Request for Information (RFI's) shall be submitted ONLY to the Contracting Officer at Gregory.Cunningham@usda.gov, in writing using attached RFI log.

Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned