Amendment_1_-_12SPEC18B0003.pdf

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12SPEC18B0003

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

12/11/20170001

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.

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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)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

11/14/2017

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 P5 - Shriver, Carroll & Elmore Sites, Clay County, West Virginia

The purpose of this amendment is to provide response to question and list of site showing attendees.

The date and time for receipt of bids remains unchanged.

Period of Performance: 01/02/2018 to 01/31/2018

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 .

Question & Answers for Solicitation 12SPEC18B0003

EWP – Streambank Stabilization – Clay P5 – 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 Monday, December 18, 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 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.

7. Q: What is the purpose of Bid Item 4-A and 4-B?

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. In the event that bedrock is encountered and the gabion baskets are not able to be keyed in the required depth below the stream bottom, Bid Item 4-A would be installed. In the event there is not a stable foundation on which to set the gabions, Bid Item 4-B would 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.

8. Q: What is the start date for this job?

A: The performance time for this contract is from 1/2/2018 through 1/31/2018.

SHRIVER SITE

9. Q: Can material on-site material be used as backfill?

A: Yes.

10. Q: Is the Contractor be responsible to move the play structure located at the access point?

A: Yes.

11. Q: What type of pipe is to be used to extend existing lines through riprap?

A: All pipes encountered in the embankment shall be extended through the riprap with the same pipe material or better. See Note 10 on Sheet 2 of the plans.

ELMORE SITE

12. Q: Does the concrete slab have to be removed?

A: Yes.