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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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WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

SPOC INTERMOUNTAIN

USDA FOREST SERVICE

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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)

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

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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

10/01/2022

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.)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Answer the questions posted to date. See Pages 2-3

2. Establish a Site Visit Date, Time, and Location. See Page 3

3. Update the SOW Period of Performance to match the dates identified in the Solicitation.

See Attachment 01

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

Period of Performance: 11/15/2022 to 09/01/2023

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)

LUCAS J. DAHLMAN

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

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 .

12 October 2022

1. Please confirm that all structural fill used outside of the culverts and wingwalls is to be imported.

Answer: Under general notes page 2 of 15 “specifications FP14.” Under section 208 eg structural backfill in FP 14 specifications page 128 208.02 structural backfill shall conform to

704.04. Yes, it is imported and has a gradation as specified in 704.04.

2. Please provide a gradation for all structural fill.

Answer: See question 1

3. Will excess onsite materials be allowed for use as roadway embankment or must this material be imported?

Answer: See “Notes” page 4 of 15

4. The included statement of work Attachment 1 lists a completion timeline of 335 days or

September 1, 2023 while the solicitation package lists 290 days or September 1, 2023. Please clarify which is correct.

Answer: The SOW has been updated to 290 or Sept 1, 2023 whichever comes first

5. Has the government set a predetermined area which can be used for material and equipment staging and if so what are the coordinates and size of the location?

Answer: There is plenty of area for staging areas for this project in close proximity to the site.

The road shall be closed during structure replacement so we can utilize the roadway and dependent on the contractor’s operation this can be verified in the field at the time of a prework or onsite visit prior to starting work.

6. Please confirm that this project has a minority participation goal of 1.3% and female participation goal of 6.9%.

Answer: Yes. Per the DOL, the goals apply as required. See https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/ParticipationGoals.pdf

7. We would like to request that a pre-proposal conference be scheduled for this project.

Answer: Site Visit – Tuesday October 18th, 2022 @ 900am MST – Location - On Site – See

Solicitation Documents and Email the Contracting Officer at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov to confirm attendance

8. We would like to make the government aware that several precast suppliers have informed us that the culvert required for this project will not be available until June/July of 2023 due to their https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/ParticipationGoals.pdf mailto:lucas.dahlman@usda.gov current order backlog, this can have a direct impact on the ability to complete this project within the allotted contractual timeline.

Answer: After award, invoices and documentation will have to be provided to show order and expected delivery. Time will be adjusted accordingly.

9. Will contractors be allowed to bill for material on hand or partial material costs associated with the design and construction of the box culvert and wingwalls as they are invoiced to the contractor due to the extended material lead times?

Answer: With proper invoicing and proof of contractor payment, the culvert and wingwalls are eligible for partial payment.

10. Will the contractor be required to provide field offices and technical equipment for the owner such as phone, computer and internet services at the project site?

Answer: No

11. Please provide a detail for the wood post item to be installed as part of this project

Answer:. Type 3 object marker detail listed on page 10 of 15

12. What is the typical flow rate in CFM of the Horse Creek during rain events?

Answer: 2 year event = 74 cfs, 25 year event = 537 cfs, 100 year event = 855 cfs.

13. Please provide gradation requirements for the foundation fill.

Answer: See Page 664 of FP 14, section 701.01

14. Please provide a list of the pre-approved geotextile fabrics.

Answer: Class one geotextile as called out for on plan sheet 8 of 15, 9 of 15, 10 of 15. It is a

Separation and stabilization fabric, woven or non-woven meeting the specifications/properties listed on page 698, table 714-1. The supplier should be able to provide a list of fabrics that would meet this requirement. That is the preapproved list.

SITE VISIT:

Date: Tuesday, October 18th, 2022

Time: 0900am MST

Location - On Site – See Solicitation Documents

Contact: Email the Contracting Officer at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov to confirm attendance mailto:lucas.dahlman@usda.gov