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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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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER 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)

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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.)

Lindley Cooper Federal Construction Package

The purpose of this amendment is to

1)Extend the date of the bid opening to September 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM Central Time

2)Answer questions from the site showing.

3)Change block 12b Calendar Days from 10 to 5 on the SF1442 of the Solicitation Packet.

This allows five days for the contractor to submit payment and performance bonds to the

Contracting Officer.

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)

LAUREEN M. EIPP

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 .

Lindley WRE Site Showing

Contractor Questions

1. Regarding bid guarantee, will bid letter or bid bond work for letter of credit?

- The bid guarantee must be a bid bond. A letter of credit is not an acceptable bid guarantee.

2. Will the public bid opening be available by teleconference? Can contractors call in and listen to bid opening?

- Yes, we will have a teleconference. The teleconference call in information is as follows:

o Phone Number 1-888-844-9904 o Access Code: 8253603

3. Regarding phasing, are there areas preferred to be completed first (required sequence of tasks)?

- The order of efforts/scheduling of tasks will be based on contractor’s plan. There is no specified schedule or order of operations. Contractors will submit work schedules to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COTR) /CO. Scheduling will take into consideration all requirements and specifications listed in Solicitation No. 12FPC320B0002,

4. Regarding seeding, if pools are completed during the Fall, is there specific guidance for fall/winter seeding (variance from normal seeding schedule)?

- Seeding shall be as shown on the plans or as specified in section 7 of Construction

Specification 6. Per Construction Specification 6 – Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching, Section 7, paragraph 8., “Seeding dates shall be from August 1 to September 10.” For construction outside of the stated seeding dates, contractor will contact COTR prior to implementation.

5. Regarding excavation, if payment (work) stops (due to seasonal), will there be partial payment based on yardage of work (completed up to stop time)?

- Contractors will be allowed to submit progress payments every two weeks. Progress payments will be processed with concurrence of the COR. Contractors will need to submit payrolls each week and progress payment certification along with their progress payment request.

6. Is all berm earthfill coming from the excavation of pools P and K? Is there enough yardage of fill from ponds P and K to complete the berm?

- Per Construction Specification 23 – Earthfill estimated volume for the wetland berm is

20,714 cubic yards. Per Detail Map C, Pool P excavation is 17,439 cubic yards; Pool K is 3,350 cubic yards. Additional required fill to complete the berm will be taken from Pool K and Pool J excavation. We anticipate the grub material from the berm and pool P & Pool K to redeposited back into said pools after earthfill material is removed

7. Will there be any decommission over existing utility/pipeline?

- We are unaware of any work on a utility easement. Awarded contractor will have to provide and JULIE dig number to COTR at preconstruction conference and maintain an active DIG number throughout construction. There is know utilities on site, locations on plans are approximate

8. Are there any known eagle nests in the area (regarding cultural and endangered restrictions)?

Are there schedule restrictions for working near eagle nests?

- Some nests are known to be in vicinity of the work site. Known cultural and endangered considerations were accounted for in site design. Following haul road and access restrictions and keeping to specified work sites will prohibit encroachment on cultural and endangered

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9. Can any grub material go in spoil (are there material restrictions from grubbing prohibited from spoil sites)?

- Refer to Construction Specification 2 – Clearing and Grubbing, Section 7, paragraph 2 and 3, for details on handling and distribution of grubbing material.

10. What is the overall length of the berm?

- Based on site plans, the length of the berm is 4,691 survey feet.

11. Is seeding broadcast?

- Per Construction Specification 6 – Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching, Section 7, paragraph 6., “Seeding methods shall be as follows. Apply seed uniformly at a depth of ¼ to ½ inch with a drill or cultipacker-type seeder or broadcast and cover with a cultipacker, harrow, or similar tool. – other methods shall be approved by COTR prior to implementation.”

12. Is there a performance bonus awarded for early project completion?

- No

13. Is there a penalty if construction falls behind schedule or is completed behind schedule?

- There are no liquidated damages in the contract

14. Where do contractors submit work schedule?

- Contractor will submit work schedule and payroll to CO.

15. What is the spacing between the berm construction and the adjacent tile decommissioning?

- Based on site plans, the tile exploration trench is offset 50 to 200 feet from the berm construction site.

16. Asked for clarification of berm dimensions (height, base width, slope) for seeding area.

- Berm dimensions are listed in berm profile 1-4 and berm cross sections 1-10, pages 28-41 of Detail Plans for Lindley WRE.

17. Are contractors required to mulch and disc the berm site to prepare for construction?

- Refer to Construction Specification 23 – Earthfill, Section 3. – Foundation Preparation.

Contractor will contact CO/COTR regarding all mulch and seeding variances to seeding, sprigging, and mulching specifications.

18. What is the average size of trees requiring clearing for berm construction?

- Based on field visits and site marking, trees along the berm construction site are generally one to three inches in diameter, with few trees at over four inches in diameter. Clearing of trees will be according to clearing and grubbing construction specifications.

19. Are there requirements for clearing of root wads during grubbing and pond construction?

- Per Construction Specification 2 -Clearing and Grubbing, “unless otherwise specified, all stumps, roots, and root clusters that have a diameter of 1 inch or larger shall be grubbed out to a depth of at least … 1 foot below the ground surface at embankment sites and other designated areas.”

20. Who owns the easement rights for the pipeline right of way that passes through the construction site?

- Unsure of what utilities are present, awarded contractor will have to contact the JULIE – one call system and provide a dig number to NRCS at preconstruction conference

21. Will contractor be able to use existing road in order to access the Pool I and adjacent sites?

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- Access routes/ haul roads shall be approved by engineer prior to being used. The specific access road is currently not approved for use.

22. What are the seeding requirements for the levee?

- Per seeding, sprigging, and mulching specifications the levee breach seeding will follow seeding type 2.

23. For access roads used by contractor, what are contractor requirements for repair and maintenance of utilized access roads?

- Per mobilization and demobilization specifications, “Access roads shall be restored to original conditions or better upon completion of work. Access road grading may be required to allow access to material delivery traffic. Any work shall be at contractor’s expense and approved by COTR prior to implementation.”

24. What are control measures or restrictions for crossing over existing underground pipeline with equipment?

- That will be determined with utility location service is on site with awarded contractor. Site is layout so there should be limited need for loaded earth moving equipment to cross existing underground pipeline. The contractor shall be responsible and take precaution to protect existing utilities.

25. What is the location of levee construction?

- Levee site visited on site showing. Location of levees are found on Site Map, South Area Site

Layout, and Detail Map E of the Detail Plans.

26. Confirm construction cost estimate range?

- Per Standard Form 1442, Section 10., “In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000.”

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