Amendment_1_-_12SPEC18B0002.pdf

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12SPEC18B0002

x x 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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SYRACUSE NY 13202

NRCS-NY-122C31

ROOM 520

SUITE 354

441 S. SALINA STREET

USDA-NRCS NEW YORK STATE OFFICE

WASHINGTON DC 20250

NRCS-HQ-12SPEC

ROOM 6801-S

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SW

USDA-NRCS SPECIALIZED CONTRACTING T

NRCS-HQ-12SPEC

12/08/20170001

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)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

10/30/2017

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.)

EWP - Streambank Stabilization - Clay P4 - Samples, Brown, Adkins, and Workman Sites - Clay

County, WV

This amendment provides response to questions. The date and time for receipt of bids remains unchanged.

Period of Performance: 01/02/2018 to 02/08/2018

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. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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 .

12/8/2017

Question & Answers for Solicitation 12SPEC18B0002

EWP – Streambank Stabilization – Clay P4 – Sample, Brown, Adkins & Workman Sites

Clay County, West Virginia

1. Q: When are the sealed bids due and to whom should the bids be submitted?

A: The bids are due Thursday, December 14, 2017 by 11:00 AM. Bids shall be submitted by mail or hand delivered to Laureen M. Eipp, Contracting Officer, at USDA-NRCS, 441 S. Salina Street, Suite 354, Room 520, Syracuse, NY 13202.

2. Q: Can the equipment go into the water?

A: The equipment can operate in the water, but it should only be when necessary.

3. Q: Is there a designated waste area?

A: Excess material in the stream and material from the required excavation will be used to backfill the gabion baskets and to reshape the banks within the work area.

If there is still excess material left after the work has been completed, then it will have to be hauled off to an approved work area.

4. Q: How are the sites to be accessed?

A: Construction limits and access are as shown on the drawings. The sites may be accessed other than shown, providing the contractor has received permission in writing. The written agreement should include all agreements made by both parties.

All access roads and staging areas shall be restored to pre-construction conditions or better. This includes gravel, asphalt and concrete driveways.

5. Q: Are there any utilities located within the work areas?

A: The Contractor will have to confirm the location of any utilities. A confirmation number from Miss Utility is prior to the start of work.

6. Q: Is a sub-channel required to be constructed if the stream bottom is bedrock?

A: A sub-channel will not be required if the stream bottom is bedrock.

7. Q: Is there much hand labor required when filling the gabions with rock?

A: All of the voids in the baskets will have to be filled before installing another lift of rock. This requires moving the rock around by hand to fill the voids. Voids typically form around the selvedge wires, the corners and the support wires. The front of the baskets are also expected to be faced. This involves turning the flat side of the rock out to make a smoother, more appealing surface.

8. Q: Will rebar anchoring be required?

A: Bid Item 4-A, Foundation Preparation on Shallow Bedrock (Rebar Anchoring) and Bid Item 4-B, Riprap Foundation Protection may or may not be installed. The NRCS Engineer will determine if Bid Item 4-A or Bid Item 4-B or a combination of both, will need to be installed. Contractors should bid these items accordingly. Any unbalance bids will be rejected.

9. Q: What should the final stream width be once construction is completed?

A: The stream width at the finish of construction shall be the same as the stream width prior to construction.

10. Q: Will contact information for the landowners be made available?

A: Contact information for the landowners will be made available to the successful offeror upon request.

11. Q: The plans show that Gabion Stone, Shot Rock and 18” Rip Rap but they are not in the schedule of items provided in the bid document.

A: Refer to the construction and material specifications referenced on the bid schedule to see what all needs to be included in your bid for a particular bid line item. Many things are subsidiary to specific bid items.

SAMPLES SITE

12. Q: Are the white PVC pipes sticking out of the ground part of the septic system?

A: The landowner confirmed that the pipes are part of the septic system. The line runs from the house to the leach field which is located just north of the other building.

BROWN SITE

13. Q: How much stream cleanout will be required?

A: Only what is necessary to perform the work.

14. Q: Can the above ground pool be moved?

A: The landowner stated he will be taking down the pool.

ADKINS SITE

15. Q: Will the bushes have to be removed?

A: They bushes are outside the work area and should not have to be removed.

16. Q: Is the above ground electric line active?

A: The landowner stated that the line was active. Also stated that there is an underground electric line running through white PVC conduit.

WORKMAN SITE

At the time of the job showing, the landowner stated that she did not own all the property on which work was to be performed, though she does lease it. Therefore, it has been decided to shift the entire length of the gabion baskets upstream so that all work will be on the Workman property. The quantities and wall configuration will remain unchanged.

17. Q: Will the trees have to be removed?

A: Any vegetation that would hinder construction will be removed.

18. Q: Can the work limits be adjusted to avoid the gas line suspended above the creek?

A: Work limits will not be adjusted to avoid the gas line. The successful bidder will need to coordinate work with the gas company.

19. Q: Are there any weight restrictions on the single lane bridges leading to the site?

A: Unless the bridges have a posted weight limit, the bridge should be rated the same as the road. However, it is recommended that the WV DOH be contacted to confirm bridge and road limitations.