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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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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

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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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.

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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)

LAUREEN M. EIPP

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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

EWP Bank Stabilization - 4 Sites - City of Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi

The purpose of this amendment is transmit a revised and corrected bid schedule, notes and questions/answers from site visit.

Any additional questions should be provided in writing to laureen.eipp@usda.gov by April 15, 2022.

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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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12FPC322B0005/0001

0002 All Equipment, labor and material for erosion control per Campbell Loop #3, Oceola McCarty

Park, McClead @ Gordon Creek, Forrest to McClead and in The City of Hattiesburg in Forrest County, Mississippi

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No. 12FPC322B0005

Updated thru FAC 2022-04 dated January 30, 2022 Page 4 of 49

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

EWP Construction – City of Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi (Four (4) Sites - Gordon’s Creek @ McCleod Street Site, Oceola McCarty City Park Site. Campbell

Loop Road Site 3, Forrest Street to McCleod Street Site)

B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

This solicitation requires bidding on all line items, failure to do so will disqualify the bid.

Item No.

Supplies/Services Spec.

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Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

1 Protective Cover 6 1 LS XXXXXX

2 Mobilization and Demobilization 8 1 LS

XXXXXX

3 Earthfill, Class C (offsite) 23 100 * CY

4 Rock Riprap 61 7,930 * TN

5 Geotextile 94 10,040 * SY

6 Concrete Grout 410 1,080 * CY

7 Articulated Mat See Notes of Plans

2,440* SY

TOTAL BID: $____________________________

SUBMITTED BY:_________________________________Unique Entity ID#____________________

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (Apr 1984) If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be

Amendment 001

Virtual Site Visit - EWP – Bank Stabilization – 4 Sites – Hattiesburg, Mississippi Solicitation 12FPC322B0005

March 31, 2022 – 10 a.m. central

Site Visit began with review of solicitation package, and government contract requirement by Contracting Officer Laureen (Lauri) Eipp.

Work is being contracted by the federal government and is being sponsored by the City of Hattiesburg. Although this work will be done through a federal contract with USDA, the City of Hattiesburg has a cost share arrangement with the government through a project agreement so this work is being done on their behalf.

The items discussed at this pre-bid conference/site visit are intended to highlight certain items. Not all items are covered. Those in the solicitation that are not covered are just as important and binding as those that are. Also, any statements that are made during this meeting which conflict with or are not stated in the solicitation are not binding. Any discrepancies between information provided during the site showing and the solicitation should be raised by a prospective bidder to the contracting officer immediately for resolution. Only the contents of the solicitation (including amendments thereto) are binding upon submission of a bid and award of a contract.

A Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract (FAR Part 36) will be awarded under sealed bidding procedures (FAR Part 14). A bid bond is required to be submitted with the bid in the amount of 20% of the bid price. Bid and bid bond must be received via email – by 1:00 pm Central Time on April 22, 2022 to the address in block 8 on the SF 1442.

Instructions for submitting and electronic bid and participate in the virtual bid opening can be found starting on page 46 of the solicitation package.

Please be sure that all required representations and certifications in Section K are completed and submitted with the bid and to keep an eye on the solicitation on SAM.gov all the way through the due date for bids to see if any additional amendments have been issued which may affect the bid. Bidders must provide a 60 day acceptance period – anything less will render bid non-responsive and it will have to be rejected. Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive bid, from a responsible bidder. See FAR clauses 52.214-18 and 52.214-19 for more detailed information on the preparation of bids and contract award.

Must return:

SF1442 – pages 1-2

• Complete Blocks 14-20c. MUST complete enter total bid amount in block 17, acknowledge any amendments in block 19, and enter name and title of authorized representative, their sign and date in block 20a, 20b, 20c. DO NOT complete anything below block 20c.

Bid Schedule – page 4

• Enter an amount for each line item, unit price, extended price and total quote amount. Do Not round numbers. Check math!

• Enter Name of Company submitting quote and DUNS # - now Unique Entity ID.

Section K – pages 27-31

• Be sure to check appropriate option in FAR clause 52.204-8 (page 33) indicating whether paragraph D applies or completing individual certifications; and certification in FAR clause 52.204-24 on page 38; and 52.209-11 on page 40; and 52.209-13 on page 41.

Perspective Awardee MUST be registered in the SAM prior to award and maintain as Active throughout contract performance.

Work is set aside for Small Business - under NAICS Code 237990 - Size Standard is $39.5 million average annual gross receipts averaged over 3 years.

Magnitude of work is between $1-5 million.

Department of Labor, Construction Wage Rates Apply – FAR Clause 52.222-6 and must be paid to all employees working under the contract (attachment to solicitation) – Must submit weekly certified payrolls – thru COR. Employees will be interviewed to verify wages being paid.

Performance Time is 206 calendar days. This time includes the entire time between the start date which is the date of the notice to proceed and all the way through completion of the work and site cleanup. The maximum workweek that will be approved is 10 hours per day, Monday through Saturday (pages 11-12 of solicitation package).

If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified, without an excusable delay, liquidated damages may be assessed in the amount of $482.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

Upon contract award, the successful offeror will have 10 calendar days to provide a payment bond (SF-25) and performance bond (SF-25A) – for 100% of the contract price.

As well as a construction schedule, safety program and Safety officer, first aid certifications, COI, designation of Superintendent, and Quality Control personnel.

Variation in Estimated Quantities – FAR Clause 52.211-18 in included in this solicitation. For quantities that vary more than 15% more or less than the estimated quantity, the contractor or government can request an equitable adjustment in the contract price upon demand. Otherwise, accepted unit prices will be used to calculate final cost.

Buy American Act-Construction – This solicitation includes the provision 52.225-10 and clause 52.225-9 - all construction materials used by the contractor shall be domestic (U.S.).

FAR Clause 52.222-37 requires Bidders of contracts awarded over $150K to submit annually a VETS4212 report. This verification will be required before award will be made.

Preconstruction meeting will be held with contractor prior to issuing notice to proceed to review equipment, permit requirements, and all submittals - safety plan, first aid certifications, construction schedule, contractor’s superintendent, etc.

Site of Performance

- Safety Requirements, Including Underground Utilities

Safety is #1 priority. OSHA Regulations and in addition NRCS Supplement to OSHA is found in Section H of contract package – beginning on page 15. Please review and pay careful attention.

• Must demonstration you have a safety program commensurate with the work to be performed. Required to submit written safety plan for approval prior to starting work.

• MUST have on site at all times an employee who has a current first aid certificate from the Red Cross, the Mine Safety & Health Administration or any other state approved organization. Copies of certification must be supplied by successful contractor prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed.

Contracting Officer Representative, Norman Patterson then reviewed the Construction Specification pointing out for the group the layout and importance of Subsidiary Items.

The costs for work considered subsidiary must be included in the bid item for that that work. Contractors are advised read through the specification and pay careful attention to the subsidiary items for each bid item.

There will be an Inspector and/or Alternate Inspector on site at all times during contract performance.

All necessary permits have been obtained. Contractor is responsible only for making the necessary Call before you Dig contact.

Q: Question on quantity of Bid Item 5 – Geotextile.

A: There is a typo on the original Bid Schedule. The quantity should be 10,040 SY (not 1,040). See Revised Bid Schedule with Amendment.

Q: Concern that traffic control could be a serious problem on sites. Will road closure be necessary.

A: Some sites are in high traffic areas, but several EWP projects have been completed in the vicinity without major issues. The project will require coordination with the City Road Department. Highly unlikely roads would need to be closed, but work scheduled to avoid high traffic times, alternating lane closures, flag personnel, etc. See Construction Specification 9.

Q: What are surveying/stake out responsibilities?

A: The NRCS will do initial layout. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to maintain/offset stakes afterwards.

Q: What happens if estimated excavation/earthfill quantities vary significantly from actual quantities? Considering these are subsidiary items.

A: The earth quantities are rough estimates and can vary significantly due to the time frame between design and actual construction. The NRCS puts the responsibility of final estimation on the contractor. The parameters of work are provided and it’s up to the individual contractor to explore the site and make their experienced determination on earth material required to accomplish those parameters.

Q: Will there be an “in person” showing, or is this meeting the only solicitation?

A: This is the only showing, and to maintain bidding fairness, individual site showings will not be conducted. Contractors are urged and encouraged to visit the site and ask any questions that they have. Questions should be sent via email to the Contracting Officer, laureen.eipp@usda.gov

Payment under construction contracts will be made within 14 days - upon completion and final inspection/acceptance of work by Government, submission of all weekly certified payrolls and proper invoice. See page 12-13.

It is anticipated that work will start ASAP - on or about May16. Successful bidder must be prepared to start work as soon as possible.

Remarks and explanations at this conference SHALL NOT qualify the terms of the solicitation.

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Site Showing Attendees

Solicitation No.: 12FPC322B0005 Project Name: EWP Bank Stabilization – 4 Sites – Hattiesburg, MS

Name/Company Address Email Phone Ty Brown, Estimator Forrester Associates ty@forrestera.com 662-331-2784 Benji McLeod, President 6826 Old 63 N Brotherhood Service Co. Lucedale, MS 39452 office@brotherhoodservice.co 601-770-0481 Daniel Duche, VP 1001 W. Arizon Ave.

Meridiam Partners Denver, CO 80223 dduche@meridiampartners.com 303-815-9248 x 102 Janet Quinn Quinn Contracting, Inc. quinncontractinginc.ms@gmail.com 662-837-8778 Yuting Zhang 1642 N. Bosworth Ave, Suite 1C yzhang@sytecorp.com 773-276-5192 x 115 SYTE Corporation Chicago, IL 60642 mailto:ty@forrestera.com mailto:office@brotherhoodservice.co mailto:dduche@meridiampartners.com mailto:quinncontractinginc.ms@gmail.com mailto:yzhang@sytecorp.com