127EAX23Q0036 Guajalote Amend II Site visit and RFI response.pdf

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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

333 BROADWAY SE

SOUTHWESTERN REGION

109290105/09/2023

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.

CODE

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

PAGE OF PAGES

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

05/09/2023

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.)

Amendment II is being put into place to:

1. Provide Site Visit Sign-in Sheet - page 3

2. Provide RFI responses - page 4 & 5

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)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

All Other Terms and Conditions Remain the Same

CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST

300 WEST CONGRESS

TUCSON AZ 85701 US

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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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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FOB: Destination

0001 Guajalote Material Source Site

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Guajalote Pre-Bid Ques�ons

May 23, 2023

Q: Why does the contract have the route to the project site star�ng in Nogales?

A: There are several ways to get to the project site. The USFS encourages bidders to evaluate the different routes and choose the route that works best for them when calcula�ng costs.

Q: Are there any restric�ons on the �ming of crushing and stockpiling opera�ons (�me of day, day of week, month of year)?

A: Work can only occur during daylight hours; no ar�ficial light may be used. There are no other �ming restric�ons, including for threatened or endangered species.

Q: Will the limits of the quarry be flagged?

A: Yes, the corners will be marked with a stake and flagging.

Q: Will the USFS give NTP right before Monsoon Season?

A: The USFS will consider seasonal weather paterns and their effects on working condi�ons, including the condi�on of the roads that provide access to the site, when deciding when to give NTP.

Q: Are there any safety concerns in the project area?

A: Wildlife concerns include large cats, black bears, ratlesnakes, and bee swarms. The project is located in southern Arizona where illegal border crossing ac�vity is a concern. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide the level of security deemed necessary by the contractor.

Q: The contract requires the work to be completed in 60 days, is the USFS willing to allow more �me?

A: It is the government’s determina�on that the project will take 60 days. The government will however work with the contractor to complete the job in the alloted �me. Stop work orders and resume orders can be used as needed to accommodate unforeseeable or uncontrollable challenges in the field. An extension would be considered if necessary and submited in a �mely manner.

Q: Will the contractor have to remove the BMPs (silt fence, watles) from prior to demobiliza�on?

A: The contractor shall remove all BMPs that are not biodegradable and all BMPs which are no longer func�onal.

Q: Will the contractor be responsible for maintaining the access road?

A: The road will be constructed to last through the period of performance. In the unlikely event that the road requires maintenance, the FS will make the necessary repairs in a �mely manner.

Q: The federal road specs require the material being produced to be tested every 1,000 cuyd, if the operator shows that they are consistently producing material within specs, can the frequency of tes�ng be reduced?

A: It is possible; however, it will be at the discre�on of the CO following input from the COR and possibly a technical advisor.

Q: Where is the nearest/most convenient aggregate tes�ng business?

A: One poten�al source is:

Turner Laboratories

2445 N. Coyote Drive, Suite 104, Tucson, AZ 85745. 520-882-5880. www.turnerlabs.com sales@turnerlabs.com

Q: Where should the contractor store trash, soil, and vegeta�on?

A: All material stockpiles must be within the iden�fied boundary of the quarry. It is the contractor’s responsibility to es�mate the volume of stockpiles and plan their loca�ons accordingly.

Q: Who will measure the amount of aggregate produced?

A: It is the contractor’s responsibility to quan�fy the aggregate produced and provide documenta�on to the COR. The COR will also make independent measurements intermitently for quality control.

Q: Are there any seeding requirements for this project?

A: Clearing and grubbing is only to occur to the extent required for obtaining enough rock to produce the required aggregate quan�ty. If bare earth is le� exposed due to clearing and grubbing beyond the extent needed, then the USFS may require that the area be seeded.

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