S01 12FPC322B0007 Amendment 001.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 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

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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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

03/11/2022

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.

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

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

EWP Streambank Stabilization -- Newman and Powell Roads, Amite County, Mississippi

This Amendment serves first to extend the date for submission of bids. The due date for bids has been extended to April 29, 2022, 10:00 Central Time. This amendment also changes the address to which offers must be submitted. Bids shall be submitted to laureen.eipp@usda.gov - all other directions starting on page 45 regarding bid submission and virtual bid opening remain unchanged.

An on-site visit has now been scheduled due to recent local changes in COVID-19 protocols, and apparent technical issues with the virtual site visit. Interested contractors should

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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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plan to attend by meeting at the USDA-NRCS Field

Office, 100 Roberts Road in Liberty, MS 39645 at

10:00CT on April 19, 2022.

Please find attached responses to questions received to date. Any additional questions must be submitted in writing no later than April 21, 2022 to laureen.eipp@usda.gov.

Period of Performance: 05/16/2022 to 08/02/2022

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Response to Questions Received to Date

Q1. The solicitation states “Due to COVID-19 concerns, the site visit will be done by teleconference on March 18, 2022 at 10:00 CT with pictures of the site posted to FBO.” Was the teleconference held on March 18, 2022, and if so, are there meeting minutes from the meeting? Also, we do not see the pictures on FBO (SAM.gov) that are mentioned about being posted. Will these be posted?

A1: The teleconference was held on March 18th but it appears there may have been some technical difficulties that prevented all interested parties from attending. In order to ensure potential bidders have an opportunity to inspect the site, an on-site visit. Interested contractors should plan to meet at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Office at 100 Roberts Road in Liberty, MS at 10:00CT on April 19, 2022. Pictures of the sites are also attached for reference.

Additionally, the due date for bids is being extended to April 29, 2022 at 10:00CT.

Q2. The solicitation states “Bids and bid guarantees may only be submitted electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.” How are the bids and bid guarantees supposed to be submitted electronically? Just simply scan in the documents and email them to your email address (guy.trampe@usda.gov), or this there some sort of secure site that the documents are to be uploaded to?

A2. Please follow the directions starting on page 45. Send by email to laureen.eipp@usda.gov (this is a change from the original solicitation): Please include the works Bid Submission and the solicitation number in the subject line. The Bid and Bid Bond can be two separate documents or combined as one. They both must be signed, and you must be able to see the Corporate Seal of Principal and Surety if required.

Q3. The solicitation states “A formal bid opening will be held virtually.” Question: How will this formal bid opening will be held virtually? Is there a site that the contractors can log into in order to view the bid opening online?

A3. Please refer to the instruction under PUBLIC BID OPENING PROCESS on page 46 of the solicitation package. You will only be able to hear the bid opening.

Q4. Bids are due: Apr 12, 2022 10:00 am CDT. Does this mean that if bids are due via email, that the email needs to be send prior to the date / time or the email needs to be received by you prior to the date / time? How can we confirm that you received it prior to the bid due date / time?

A4. Bids must to be received prior to or by the listed date and time for bid opening. The bid opening is being extended to April 29, 2022. An email confirmation will be send upon receipt of your bid. Please refer to SUBMISSION OF BIDS BY EMAIL instructions beingin gon page 45, specifically paragraph (g).

Q5: Who will be administering this contract and performing the onsite inspection(s)?

A5: The contract awarded will be a federal contract administered by the USDA Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) on behalf of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Ms. Laureen Eipp is the Contracting Officer, and Mr. Norman Patterson, is the Contracting mailto:guy.trampe@usda.gov mailto:laureen.eipp@usda.gov

Officer Representative. There will also be Government appointment inspectors in site during construction.

Q6. Question: The bid schedule shows 600 CY of earthfill, while the drawings indicate 1100 CY earthfill for both sites. Please clarify.

A6. The quantities on the drawings are all correct. The Newman Road Site requires 100 cy of earthfill. Powell Road requires 1,000 cy of earthfill; which totals 1,100 cy. However, Powell Road requires 500 cy of excavation (as shown on drawing); which will be used for earthfill. As stated in CS 23.10.a.2, the earthfill shall be obtained from excavation areas. Consequently, subtracting the 500 cy of on-site earthfill from the required 1,100 cy: 1,100 cy – 500 cy = 600 cy of off-site earthfill needed. The 600 cy of off-site earthfill is identified in the bid schedule.

Q7. Is the project tax exempted?

A7. The government’s tax exempt status is not directly conveyed to the contractor. The following is an excerpt out of FAR Part 29.303 Application of State and local taxes to Government contractors and subcontractors.

“ (a) Prime contractors and subcontractors shall not normally be designated as agents of the Government for the purpose of claiming immunity from State or local sales or use taxes. Before any activity contends that a contractor is an agent of the Government, the matter shall be referred to the agency head for review. The referral shall include all pertinent data on which the contention is based, together with a thorough analysis of all relevant legal precedents.

(b) When purchases are not made by the Government itself, but by a prime contractor or by a subcontractor under a prime contract, the right to an exemption of the transaction from a sales or use tax may not rest on the Government’s immunity from direct taxation by States and localities. It may rest instead on provisions of the particular State or local law involved, or, in some cases, the transaction may not in fact be expressly exempt from the tax. The Government’s interest shall be protected by using the procedures in 29.101. “

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Amite County BOS

Newman Road

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Amite County Board of Supervisors

Powell Road

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