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x x 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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ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 7

08/16/20210002

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)

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/15/2021

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

The purpose of this amendment is to provide questions and answers and extend the due date for proposals

Due date for proposals is hereby extended until August 25, 2021 at 08:00 A.M. MST

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. What specific FP14 Roadway Obliteration method is to be used for Item No. (Base) 211(01)

Roadway obliteration to close roads?

Answer: Per FP-14, Section 211 ¿ Method 1 should be used as the preferred method. The work

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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)

MICHAEL E. CARICO

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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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would also be specifically described in the task order if there are any additional requirements beyond what is described in FP-14.

2. Is the Contractor required to restore the government owned pit after contractor has finished removing road-base? If yes, please provide the restoration requirements.

Answer: Yes, they will be required to remove all high walls created during their operations as well as grading the pit floor to drain properly, both are MSHA requirements as well as OSHA. Any slopes created during their operations shall be returned to a slope no steeper than natural angle of repose with a preferred being 2:1.

3. Can the Contractor dispose of excess material/debris obtained during reconditioning outside of the work area limits?

Answer: Disposal of materials should abide by

FP-14 and FS Supplemental Specs Section 203, specific method identified in the Task Order. It will be discussed in the Pre-Work and defined in the Task Order as the situation can change.

Natural debris may be able to be scattered if it is in minor quantities, if extensive clearing is necessary in the task order then the District may request the debris be removed to a nearby clearing or pit to be piled and burned later. All foreign debris should be removed and disposed at an appropriate landfill.

4. Can the Contractor dispose of removed trees / branches outside of the work limits or off the road limits?

Answer: The disposal of removed trees/branches will be in accordance with work statement, FP-14 and/or as discussed during Pre-Work with each

Task Order after Contract Award. It will also depend on if the road is scenic. Non scenic roads may be scattered or piled per contractual requests, FP-14 and FS Supplemental Specs Section

203 and/or method identified in the Task Order.

5. Do new culverts need flared end sections on each end?

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Answer: The type of culvert will be specified. If the flared end is included, it will be shown as a separate pay item or in the general note. If it is ¿incidental¿ or part of the work, it will be specified in each Task Order prior to Contract

Award. This will occur after the base contract is awarded.

6. Do culverts need to be bedded in stone? If so, can bedding material be obtained at the government owned site?

Answer: If culvert installation is included in a

Task Order details prior to Contract Award, there will be work statement and/or drawings included with culvert installation detail that supports

FP-14 specifications. The government source pit may not have material suitable for bedding material near the project, and may need to be hauled in from private. Culverts should be manufactured, constructed and installed according to the appropriate FP-14 and FS

Supplemental Specification sections: 209.08, 602 and 704.02. If gov furnished bedding is available that should be specified in the task order drawings and bid schedule appropriately. There should be typical culvert installation drawings included in the solicitation.

7. Can the Contractor stage equipment at the government owned quarry pit during construction?

Answer: The staging operation will be discussed on a case by case basis during Pre-Work with each

Task Order after Contract Award.

8. What permits must be in place before work can commence? Are any permits already in place?

Answer: No permits from the Forest Service are required for this contract, with the exception of camping permits if requested. Permits should be handled according to FP-14 and FS Supplemental

Specifications Section 107. If this question pertains specifically to the 141/141H task order then there may need to be permits necessary through ADOT for traffic control signage to warn travelers along Hwy 87 of trucks entering and exiting the highway from Cinch Hook pit as well as at the entrance to FSR 141 if that is the

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desired haul route. This is the contractor¿s responsibility to investigate and ensure they are in compliance with the above mentioned specifications and all ADOT ROW signing and permits that may be necessary. Camping permits are required for contractor¿s if they will be onsite for more than 14 days (likely for our contracts). Section B in the solicitation also states that ¿The proposed material source is the

Cinch Hook Pit located off of AZ 87 and AZ-260 intersection (See attached map ¿ page 2). The contractor shall be responsible to obtain all permits as required by Arizona Department of

Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for the contractor¿s methods of operation(s).¿

9. Will you be posting RFI responses to SAM.gov?

Answer: YES

10. For the Past Performance Factor we need to provide PPQs to demonstrate relevant performance.

How many PPQs & past performance projects are you looking to be completed for this proposal?

Answer: No more than five (5).

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