S01 12FPC323Q0005 Amendment 001 - MaryAnn Chapman Fence Restoration.pdf

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12FPC323Q0005

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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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FPAC-HQ-APD-TX

Fort Worth TX 76115-3404 501 W. Felix St., Building 23 Fort Worth Federal Center

FPAC BUS CNTR-ACQUISITION DIV-TX

FPAC-HQ-12FPC3

FPAC-HQ-12FPC3@usda.gov Western Section USDA FPAC Business Center

03/7/20230001

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.

CODE

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

02/14/2023

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.)

Fence Removal and Installation - MaryAnne Chapman Wetland Reserve Easement - Weippe, Clearwater County, Idaho.

The purpose of this amendment is to transmit Q&A notes of the site visit.

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 .

ITEM NO.

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SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

12FPC323Q0005

POC: Alex Arnold, 208-816-9943

Delivery: 42 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: NRCS-ID-120211

USDA-NRCS-IDAHO STATE OFFICE

9173 W. BARNES DR.

SUITE C

BOISE ID 83709-1574 US

0001 Structure Removal, North Side

T-Post Removal per post:

H-Brace removal at 2 Stream Crossings) per hour:

Mobilization:

Product/Service Code: Y1QA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)

0002 Field Fence North side. 440 x Wood Post diameter and length vary . see attachment 1. Wire and Side 25,400ft:

1,320ft, 12.5 gauge barbed wire:

Product/Service Code: Y1QA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)

0003 Structure Removal, South Side

T-Post Removal:

H-Brace Removal at 2 Stream crossings:

Mobilization:

Product/Service Code: Y1QA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)

0004 Field Fence, South side

450 Post:

25,720ft of 12.5 Gauge Barbed Wire:

Product/Service Code: Y1QA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Chris.Chapa Cross-Out Per unit?

12FPC323Q0005 - MARYANN CHAPMAN WRP FENCE REPAIR

Questions and Answers

1. Question about the post sizes – discrepancies between documents – by clicking on the link above and attached – the document titled “S01 - Attachment 2 Specs 12FPC323Q0005.pdf” contains the practice standard for the fence installation.

Wood Posts. Line posts shall have a minimum top diameter of 3 inches and shall be a minimum of 6 feet in length. Corner, gate and brace posts shall have a minimum top diameter of 5 inches and shall be a minimum of 7 feet in length. Braces shall have a minimum top diameter of 4 inches and shall be a minimum of 6 feet in length.

2. Wire requirement – A question was asked if we required a certain brand of wire. The Practice Standard only requires the following:

Barbed Wire. Barbed wire shall be composed of two strands of 12.5-gauge zinc coated wire wrapped around each other, with 2-point 14 gauge barbs spaced no more than 5 inches apart conforming to ASTM A 121. Smooth Wire. Smooth wire shall be a single steel wire of 9-gauge or heavier, two wrapped strands of 12.5-gauge or heavier wire or 12.5-gauge or heavier hi-tensile wire. Wire shall have a minimum tensile strength of 45,000 psi. Wire Panel Fasteners. Staples shall be 9-gauge or heavier and have a minimum length of 1.5 inches, except 1.0 inch staples are allowed on very hard woods.

Fasteners for use witcdh steel posts shall be 12- gauge or heavier zinc coated wire.

3. Disturbance – what are the requirements for soil disturbance? In the same document for the two above questions it states:

Work shall be completed at a time when site conditions are dry enough to allow for minimal soils disturbance from equipment and construction activities. If large areas of bare mineral soil are exposed, contractor will be responsible for remediating such damage. It is understood that some disturbance will be unavoidable as a part of construction activities.

Attached is a recommended seed mix suitable for broadcast seeding over bare mineral soil

4. H Brace removal was stated as a per hour contract item.

We have spoken to our grants specialist and they are going to make the correction to per unit.

5. Davis Bacon wage determination – there was no fence installation as a job

We have confirmed that it is Laborer: Common or General.

6. Stream Crossings Distances approximate

a. North Side

i. West 26 feet

ii. East 30 feet

b. South Side

i. West 55 feet

ii. South 30 feet

7. In the solicitation, it keeps referring to "field fence" generally speaking field fence is woven net wire....So I just want to make sure it's removing barbed/smooth wire as it states in other parts of the solicitation.

The solicitation is referring to the removal of barbed/smooth wire fence.

8. Is partial payment available on this project as it's pretty tough for an actual small business to carry 30-60k in material costs these days during the project?

No, partial payment is not available for this project. Each bid item will be separately measured and certified by NRCS staff upon completion of all work to ensure that work complies with the specifications.

9. Besides the stream crossings, is there solid ground access to the rest of the fence line with a tracked machine? When reading the solicitation it sounds like it's a marshy area, but google earth shows a more solid ground/timbered-type area with small creek crossings.

Work shall be completed at a time when site conditions are dry enough to allow for minimal soils disturbance from equipment and construction activities. This is a wetland easement but conditions should dry enough for minimal disturbance.

10. It states that the current fence has been sinking to where cattle can easily cross the fence line now, how far down below the ground surface has the wire/posts sunk? Should they still be able to be removed with machinery?

Unknown as to how far some fence posts have sunk down. All T-posts will be removed from the fence line. It is recommended that replacement of any structure this is deteriorated enough so as to prevent adequate support and tightening of wires.

11. Is it possible for pictures to be taken of the area/fence when the site visit is being conducted and to have those added to the solicitation?

Pictures will be sent in a separate email

12. Is there semi-truck access in the work area to be able to unload 800+ wood posts etc?

Musselshell Rd seems adequate.

13. I saw where there was a question asked about if posts can be pushed in with an excavator, I assume they can also be driven with a hydraulic post pounder?

The method in which you choose to install the posts is up to the contractor. As long as it meets the practice standard mentioned above.

14. Can the contractor camp onsite during construction?

No

15. I didn't see any mention of gates, just creek crossings. Are there any gates to be installed?

No gates are to be installed. There are 5 gates between the north and south properties for access.

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