SF30 12FPC320Q0021 Amendment 0001.pdf

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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 telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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

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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

05/15/2020

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 date, 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.)

This amendment is issued to provide information related to the site showing, attendees and questions and answers.

A site showing was held at the East Texas Plant Materials Center (6598 FM 2782, Nacogdoches, TX 75964) on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10:00AM. The site showing included a visit to 2 demolition sites and was attended by representatives of 3 interested parties.

1. Tony Spight, MD Madison

2. Travis Russell, Russell Drilling Co. Inc.

3. Mark Brocato, PPI Engineering and Construction Services LLC

4. Robert Turpin, PPI Engineering and Construction Services LLC

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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)

ORIEL VELEZ OLIVIERI

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

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 .

TEL: EMAIL: 787-370-0562 oriel.velez@usda.gov

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1)Q: Is the 55 day performance period working days or calendar days?

A: It is 55 calendar days, excluding 4th of

July. (page 1 of 37 box 11 of solicitation notice)

2)Q: Is the quality control personnel allowed to perform other tasks?

A: Yes, the QC personnel can perform other tasks than QC. (Const. Spec. 94 Item 4 Method 1)

3)Q: Will the gravel in the lathe house/greenhouse be kept or disposed of?

A: It will be kept and placed in separate piles as labeled on the construction drawings.

(Construction Drawings page 2 of 3)

4)Q: Who do we call if we have questions while working?

A: Questions about the solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Oriel Velez.

After award of contract, technical questions should be directed to the COR, Hunter Prince, and general questions to the Inspector, Mike Woody.

Neither the COR nor the Inspector have the authority to make changes or direct performance of the work in any way. They can only answer questions related to clarifications in either the specs or the drawings. Only the CO is authorized to make changes to the contract via modification.

If there are discrepancies, the CO will need to be notified immediately.

5)Q: Do you now how deep the water line is?

A: No, it will need to be field verified by contractor after award of contract.

6)Q: Do the specs specify how to plug the water lines?

A: All underground utilities feeding the structures to be removed shall be removed back to the source, main line tee, or as approved by the engineer. (Const. Spec. 3, Structure Removal Item

7.b.1 Utilities)

7)Q: Is there a timeline for work to begin?

A: Page 1 of 37 Box 11, The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete performance within 55 days of notice to proceed.

8)Q: How should the contractor deal with the conduit going into the Boiler Room?

A: All underground utilities feeding the structures to be removed shall be removed back to the source, main line tee, or as approved by the COR or NRCS engineer. (Const. Spec. 3, Structure Removal Item 7.b.1 Utilities)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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9)Q: Are any of the underground utilities marked?

A: No, they are not. An 811 is required to be called in no later than 2 days and no sooner than

14 days before construction begins.

(Construction Drawing page 1 of 3.)

10)Q: Does the gravel need to be cleaned? (remove the weeds)

A: No

11)Q: Are the metal table frames to be disposed of?

A: Yes, dispose of with other construction debris in a legal manner.

12)Q: Are the graded areas to be seeded.

A: No, just graded to drain.

13)Q: Is there a specified source for the earth-fill?

A: No, finding a source is up to the contractor.

14)Q: What type of fill should be used by the contractor?

A: Topsoil should be used as fill for the site grading.

15)Q: What if the ground is too wet to haul rock?

A: Wait until the conditions dry up. If needed, conditions will need to be monitored by the Inspector or COR to determine if conditions are suitable to work.

16)Q: Can a dumpster be left on site?

A: Yes.

17)Q: Is there any lead paint or asbestos?

A: Test results show that the buildings to be removed are free of asbestos, and have lead paint lower than the maximum acceptable level

18)Q: Is a TCLP required?

A: No hazardous materials should be encountered during the project, if they are, contact the CO immediately.

19)Q: Who is responsible for the waste manifest?

A: Contractor is responsible for the manifest.If hazardous materials are encountered during the project, contact the CO immediately.

20)Q: How deep does the well need to be capped?

A: Per TDLR and TCEQ standards, a licensed well driller must accomplish the task and the well will need to be capped accordingly.

21)Q: Does the irrigation pipe stay?

A: All of the irrigation pipe on the racks separate from the building should remain.

(Construction Drawings page 3 of 3)

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22)Q: Does the utility pole by the access road go?

A: No, that pole can remain. (Construction

Drawing page 3 of 3)

23)Q: Can fill dirt come from on-site?

A: If available, on-site fill dirt locations shall be approved by the COR or NRCS engineer.

24)Q: Is the hog panel to be removed?

A: Yes, the Hog panel is to be removed along with the green house foundation.

25)Q: Can the culvert be matted or replaced?

A: The culvert can be matted or replaced at the contractor¿s time and expense.

26)Q: Can the red oak tree branches be trimmed?

A: Yes, the limbs can be trimmed. If trimming is needed, contact the inspector beforehand.

The due date to receive quotes remains unchanged.

Quotes are due no later than 2:30pm CT, Friday May 29, 2020. Interested offerors must ensure that quotes are submitted on time to arrive by the due time. Contractor must return with their quote a signed copy of this amendment.

All terms and conditions of the solicitation document remain unchanged.

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