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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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7EAW

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

CONSTRUCTION AND A-E DIVISION, WEST

07/15/2026

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

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

06/18/2026

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.

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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)

TANYA I. TORRES

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

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

Solicitation: 127EAW26Q0046 Project Name: GAOA, Road Striping and Signage 2.0 Sequioa National Forest, California

Amendment 00001 is hereby issued to provide responses to Requests for Information and to extend the quote due date. These documents are formally incorporated into the solicitation and will be binding upon any subsequent contract award. Failure to utilize the revised documents—and to comply with the requirements contained therein—will result in a determination that the quote is non-responsive.

The revised quote due date and time is July 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.

See page 2 for additional information.

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 .

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ALL OFFERORS

RFI Responses 127EAW26Q0046 - GAOA Road Striping and Signage 2.0

1. Please clarify the road list. Page 2 states the work is located on 4 roads and includes 21S03 Blackrock, but page 4 states the work is located on 3 roads and does not list Blackrock. Should Blackrock be included in the scope?

Response: Yes, it is 4 roads, Blackrock is included in the scope.

2. Can the Government provide the full sign work list and plans showing all sign quantities?

Response: Yes, it is in the contract under Quantities Sheet on page 3.

3. Please confirm the total number of signs to be replaced, signs to be newly installed, existing posts to be reused, and new posts required.

Response: Please review the worklist which provides the total number of signs and posts that need to be replaced or newly installed.

4. What striping material is required: traffic paint, thermoplastic, epoxy, or another material?

Response: Please see section 634.04 in FP-14, Type A Solventborne Traffic Paint, also stated in Quantities Sheet on page 3. Also stated in the Typical Drawings page 27.

5. Please confirm the required bead type, line thickness, and any material specifications for the pavement markings.

Response: Please see section 634.04 in FP-14, as stated to Apply Type 1 glass beads on the pain at a rate of 6 to 8 pounds per gallon of paint.

6. What pavement marking types and quantities are included, such as centerline, edge line, double yellow, skip line, no-passing zones, stop bars, arrows, legends, or specialty markings?

Response: Please review Quantities Sheet on page 3, All Pavement Markings and Quantities are listed.

7. Are existing pavement markings visible enough to follow, or will the contractor be responsible for re-establishing centerlines, no-passing zones, and sign locations?

Response: Some markings are visible, but others are not. Contractor will need Re-establish both existing markings and non-existing markings. All sign locations are listed in the work list by a MP (mile post).

8. Will lane closures be allowed, or must all work be performed under live traffic?

Response: Please Review Section 156 in FP-14. Also General Notes page 2, it stated in Traffic Control Section: project roads must be maintained open for traffic with up to 30-minute delays during construction. A construction schedule and temporary traffic control sign plan shall be submitted and accepted by the C.O.R. prior to construction.

9. Are flaggers, pilot cars, or specific traffic control setups required for these roads? Are signs, posts, hardware, and concrete contractor-furnished or Government-furnished?

Response: the contractor is solely responsible for all materials needed for this project.

10. If contractor-furnished, please confirm the required sign sheeting type, post type, breakaway requirements, hardware requirements, and foundation details.

Refer to Work Items lists and shown in the Typical Drawings as well.

11. Please confirm the required California contractor license classification for this project.

Response: A General Contractor License (or equivalent) is required for this project. The Contractor must possess and maintain all professional licenses necessary to perform the work specified under this construction contract. In accordance with FAR 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities (July 2025), the Contractor is solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining all permits and licenses required to ensure full compliance and proper performance throughout the contract period.

12. Does Davis-Bacon apply to this project, and will a wage determination be provided?

Response: Yes, Davis-Bacon wages do apply. Please refer to the applicable FAR clause and Solicitation Attachments 3, 4, and 5. These attachments contain the Davis-Bacon wage rates for the relevant counties.

13. Are any county, Caltrans, overload, over-width, or encroachment permits required?

Response: The contractor is solely responsible for determining and obtaining any required county, Caltrans, overload, over-width, or encroachment permits.

14. Are there designated staging areas for equipment, striping materials, signs, posts, dumpsters, toilets, fuel, and trailers? Response: Yes, there will be designated staging areas assigned by the Forest Service prior to mobilization.

15. Are there any fire, weather, seasonal, or forest access restrictions expected during the August 2026 start window that could affect the 75-day performance period?

Response: Please review the Fire Plan, included as Solicitation Attachment 8, for information regarding potential weather impacts.

16. Sam shows bid due by 7/17/206 at 11:00 pm. Please advise if it is correct?

Response: The quote due date has been extended.

17. Item 634 on the Schedule of Items typically refers to 3-inch or 4-inch striping. Could you please clarify which width is required for this project? If both are needed, should separate line items be provided, or how should this item be priced?

Response: To clarify we asking for 4-inch yellow striping with the black 3-inch center gap.

18. RFP requires QC, Safety, Superintendent and PM for this project. Please advise if one person who holds all QC, safety certification may cover QC/Safety/Superintendent on site?

Response: Yes, one individual serving as the Quality Control Manager may cover the project; however, they must be on site. The Project Superintendent must be on site at all times during active work and must possess full knowledge of all project requirements.

19. Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project?

Response: This is a new project designed to address new road issues within the forest.

20. Will nighttime or off-peak work be permitted for pavement striping and sign installation operations? If permitted, are there restrictions regarding work hours, lighting, noise, or traffic control?

Response: No. Nighttime work and off-peak hour work are not permitted.

21. In the event of wildfire activity or emergency Forest closures, will the Government provide alternative work locations or contract time extensions if access becomes unavailable?

Response: Please refer to the Fire Plan. The period of performance accounts for normal delays due to weather and similar conditions. In the event of extreme circumstances, time extensions may be considered.

22. Is the Striping Waterborne Paint 1 coat or 2 coats?

Response: Please see section 634.04 in FP-14 and refer to the Specification and Typical Drawings. High-Build Waterborne Pavement markings (Type C).

23. Please confirm whether all existing signs identified for replacement are to be removed by the Contractor. Additionally, please clarify whether removed signs, posts, and associated hardware are Government property for salvage or are to be disposed of by the Contractor.

Response: All existing signs are to be removed by the Contractor.

24. Please confirm whether the GPS coordinates shown on the plan sheets have been field verified by the Government. If field conditions differ from the drawings, what process should the Contractor follow for locating and installing signs?

Response: Yes, all GPS coordinates have been verified.

25. Will nighttime or off-peak work be permitted for pavement striping and sign installation operations? If permitted, are there restrictions regarding work hours, lighting, noise, or traffic control?

Response: No. Nighttime work and off-peak hour work are not permitted.

26. Please identify the required pavement marking material specifications, including paint thickness, application rates, bead application rates, and any retro reflectivity testing requirements.

Response: Please refer to the Specification and Typical Drawings. High-Build Waterborne Pavement markings (Type C).

27. Are there any known or anticipated seasonal road closures, recreation events, or other access restrictions that may affect the Contractor's ability to perform work during the contract period?

Response: Work would need to be completed during the appropriate time of year, due to the winter weather conditions. Only things to conflict would be Forest Fire or winter weather conditions.

28. In the event of wildfire activity or emergency Forest closures, will the Government provide alternative work locations or contract time extensions if access becomes unavailable?

Response: Please refer to the Fire Plan. The period of performance accounts for normal delays due to weather and similar conditions. In the event of extreme circumstances, time extensions may be considered.

29. Will designated staging or material storage areas be provided by the Government, or will the Contractor be responsible for securing staging locations?

Response: Please refer to the Statement of Work. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National Forest System lands near the project site subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

30. Please confirm that the striping quantities shown in the bid schedule represent the final estimated quantities for bidding purposes. Will payment be based on actual installed quantities?

Response: Yes, please refer to the Quantities sheet and Schedule of Items which specify the installation quantities for payment.

31. Is the Contractor required to prepare individual Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) for each roadway/work location, or will one project-wide TCP satisfy the contract requirements?

Response: Yes, one project-wide TCP would satisfy the contract requirements.

32. Please confirm whether utility locates are required prior to installation of new sign posts and whether any known underground utility conflicts exist within the project limits?

Response: There are no known underground utility conflicts within the project limit.

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