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140FC325R0016

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 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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Falls Church VA 22041 5275 Leesburg Pike FWS, Construction A/E Team 3 FWS Constr A/E 3

07/31/20250001

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

07/31/2025

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.)

South Bunkhouse Repairs in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Refer to 52.236-27 - SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) Alternate I (Feb 1995) for site visit information.

Project Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Amendment 0001 is being issued for the following:

1) Issue a revised statement of work (changes can be seen in red).

2) Provide the site visit sign in sheet.

Continued ...

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)

Shannon Barnhill

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. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140FC325R0016/0001

3) Extend the questions deadline to 8/28/2025 by

4:00pm MDT.

4) Extend the quote deadline to 9/9/2025 by

4:00pm MDT.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Points of Contact:

Contractor:

Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

Contracting Officer:

Shannon Barnhill shannon_barnhill@fws.gov

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

BID SCHEDULE

Repair South Bunkhouse Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8 August 21, 2025

Item # Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Total Cost

TASK 1: Assess Existing Septic System for the South Bunkhouses

1 LS

2 TASK 2: Install Electrical Outlet Protection

1 LS

3 TASK 3: Install ADA Shower stall 1

LS

4 TASK 4: Replace ADA/ABA Ramp 1 LS

5 TASK 5: Replace Outdoor Stairs 1 LS

**Option-A: Replace Septic (At New Location)

1 LS

**Option-B: Replace Septic (At Existing Location)

1 LS

Option-C: Properly Abandon Unused South Bunkhouse Septic

LS

9 Option-D: Replace Flooring 1 LS **Only One of Option A or Option B will be awarded.

Base Items Total: $__________________ Options Total (include only Option A): __________________ Options Total (include only Option B): __________________

Total Proposed Cost (Base + Options Incl. Option A):__________________ Total Proposed Cost (Base + Options Incl. Option B):__________________

Incomplete Bids will not be considered.

Name of Bidder and Company:

Address (Include Zip Code):

SCOPE OF WORK

Repair South Bunkhouse

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8

August 21, 2025

1. GENERAL

The Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge), managed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), is in need of construction to repair deficiencies at Refuge’s South Bunkhouse. The 1,856 square foot South Bunkhouse was purchased in 2005. The South Bunkhouse septic system was abandoned in place sometime in the past and is now currently tied to septic tank for the North Bunkhouse (See site map and photos on Appendix A-E).

Requirements and tasks are subject but not limited to:

- Assessing and replacing existing septic system for the South Bunkhouse.

- Permitting coordination, applications and fees required to complete septic replacement for the

South Bunkhouse.

- Disconnecting, capping, removal, replacing and proper disposal of abandoned septic lines leading to the North Bunkhouse from the South Bunkhouse.

- Install Electrical outlet Protection.

- Replace the stairs and ADA/ABA ramp for the South Bunkhouse.

- Option – C: Properly abandon, fill, and/or remove unused septic system and components for the

South Bunkhouse. (See site map and photos on Appendix A-E).

- Option – D: Replace the flooring the South Bunkhouse.

2. SCOPE

The objective of this project is to carry out necessary repairs, adhere to relevant regulations and standards, and enhance safety and living conditions in the bunkhouses. General requirements are subject but not limited to the following:

• A. International Building Code, latest edition

• B. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

• C. National Electrical Code

• D. International Plumbing Code

• E. International Mechanical Code

• F. ASHRAE Standards

• G. OSHA Regulations (Federal and State)

• H. Consumer Product Safety Commission 16CFR 1201 Safety Standards for

Architectural Glazing Materials

• I. Clean Water Act

• J. Architectural Barriers Act

• K. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines

• L. American Institute of Concrete (ACI) Standards

• M. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Prescriptive Specifications

Task 1: Assess Existing Septic System

• This task will evaluate the current site conditions for the South Bunkhouse’s septic system, subject but not limited to their tanks and piping. The objective is to identify any deficiencies in the existing septic system and propose a replacement solution for the South Bunkhouse. The assessment will recommend the most feasible, code-compliant, cost-effective design and construction for South bunkhouse septic.

• A scoping report shall be provided, summarizing condition assessment (including photos) of the existing system, septic layout deficiencies, recommendations for the replacement, potential costs and required permitting (if any). Additionally, scoping report must detail capping, abandonment alternatives, requirements and costs for Option-C.

• Contractor is responsible for all permitting fees, necessary correspondences with CA Waterboard, and executing any permit application(s) needed to comply with the OWTS Policy. (See attached email correspondence and guidance and application forms, found in the attachments)

• Utility mapping is unavailable; the contractor is responsible for any utility surveying or damages made to utilities during construction.

• Design recommendations and construction actions shall avoid disturbance to canal (irrigation ditch) on the east side of the bunkhouses. Any damage made to the canal, or other government property will be the contractor’s responsibility to repair.

• Considerations include potential tree removal and utility mapping to accommodate for the new system.

• Septic system/tank shall comply with requirements of the California State Water Resources Control Board OWTS Policy – Water Quality Control Policy for Siting, Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, April 18, 2023.

• USFWS will have 10 business days to review and approve scoping report.

• Upon review and approval of scoping report’s replacement recommendations, the contractor may mobilize equipment for construction.

Submittals:

_1_ Scoping Report _1_ Permitting (if any)

Task 2: Install Electrical outlet Protection.

• Assess the South bunkhouse’s electrical components and replace as needed with code-compliant Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and/or Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) protection. Work includes any necessary updates to electrical panels; installation must be performed by certified electrician.

• Contractor is responsible for any modifications to the building necessary to complete this task.

• Contractor shall submit electrical equipment specifications for Contracting Officer Representative (COR) approval, prior to installation.

Submittals:

_1_ Proposed materials and Electrical Equipment Specifications

Task 3: Install ADA Shower

• Install ADA/ABA accessible shower for the South Bunkhouse master bedroom.

• Shower may be prefabricated or tile built, contractor shall provide a minimum of 2 options for COR approval prior to acquiring materials.

_1_ Proposed materials

Task 4: Replace ADA/ABA Ramp

• Demolish and legally dispose of existing South bunkhouse ramp, reference Appendix and attachments for photos and map of existing ramp.

• Replace South bunkhouse ramp with Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) compliant ramp, must be pressure treated wood.

• Handrails and guardrails must be finished to withstand extreme wear conditions and required minimal maintenance.

• Work includes replacing footings, contractor is responsible for any modifications to the building necessary to complete this task.

• Reference attached Handrail Safety Checklist, complete the Checklist and provide to

COR.

Submittals:

_1_ Proposed materials and products specifications _1_ Handrail Safety Checklist

Task 5: Replace Outdoor Stairs

• Demolish and legally dispose the South bunkhouse’s outdoor stairs, reference Appendix and attachments for photos and map of three (3) existing stairs.

• Provide wooden exterior stairs, including stair construction and stair finishes as required by the building code to provide egress from the building from above or below grade level surfaces.

• Handrails and guardrails must be finished to withstand extreme wear conditions and required minimal maintenance.

• Reference attached Handrail Safety Checklist, complete the Checklist and provide to

COR.

• Work includes replacing footings, contractor is responsible for any modifications to the building necessary to complete this task.

Submittals:

_1_ Handrail Safety Checklist

Option-A: Replace South Bunkhouse Septic (At New Location)

• Replace the South Bunkhouse's septic system and system components, which properly accommodates the building’s demand at a new location. Currently septic is shared with

North bunkhouse and South bunkhouse septic lines are exposed. Assume a maximum of 4 residents.

• Cover and backfill for septic tank, lines, and associated components shall follow applicable code requirements and industry standards.

• Approval from USFWS will be required for location selection and tree removal.

• Remove, legally dispose, properly cap, abandon piping and septic components. Piping near the canal shall be abandoned in place to avoid damage to the fragile canal.

• Septic tanks shall be in accordance with the state and treatment regulations and the

International Private Sewage Disposal Code 2000, or the State or local Environmental Health departments, whichever is more stringent.

• Drain fields shall be in accordance with the state and treatment regulations and the International Private Sewage Disposal Code 2000. or the State or local Environmental Health departments, whichever is more stringent.

• Reuse of existing system components is allowed if it follows Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Policy from California’s State Water Resource Control Board and NSF/ANSI 46: Wastewater Treatment System Components and Devices standards.

_1_ Comments and responses from Scoping report

Option-B: Replace South Bunkhouse Septic (At Existing location)

• Contractor may replace the existing shared tank but must adequately accommodate both

North and South Bunkhouse. Assume a maximum of 14 total users, distributed as 4 users in the South Bunkhouse and 10 users in the North Bunkhouse.

• Replace the South Bunkhouse's septic system and system components, which properly accommodates the building’s demand.

• Cover and backfill for septic tank, lines, and associated components shall follow applicable code requirements and industry standards.

• Approval from USFWS will be required for location selection and tree removal.

• Remove, legally dispose, properly cap, abandon piping and septic components. Piping near the canal shall be abandoned in place to avoid damage to the fragile canal.

• Septic tanks shall be in accordance with the state and treatment regulations and the

International Private Sewage Disposal Code 2000, or the State or local Environmental Health departments, whichever is more stringent.

• Drain fields shall be in accordance with the state and treatment regulations and the International Private Sewage Disposal Code 2000. or the State or local Environmental Health departments, whichever is more stringent.

• Reuse of existing system components is allowed if it follows Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Policy from California’s State Water Resource Control Board and NSF/ANSI 46: Wastewater Treatment System Components and Devices standards.

_1_ Comments and responses from Scoping report

Option-C: Properly Abandon Unused South Bunkhouse Septic

• Remove, fill, collapse and/or properly abandon South Bunkhouse septic, avoiding damage to nearby canal. Provide options, alternatives and costs in Task 1, Scoping Report deliverable.

• This area shall no longer be used for replacement septic system. This septic tank and lines have been abandoned in place and shall be properly, legally, abandoned. Existing septic is connected to shared septic North of the North Bunkhouse. Reference Appendix- A: Site Map.

• Abandonment shall be in accordance with the state and treatment regulations and the International Private Sewage Disposal Code 2000, or the State or local Environmental Health departments, whichever is more stringent.

Option-D: Replace Flooring

• Demolish and legally dispose existing flooring, baseboards, edging, underlay and associated components for the South Bunkhouse

• Replace all flooring with laminate material, subject but limited to; materials, edging and finishes required to complete the work.

• Color to be determined and subject to approval from COR and USFWS Refuge Manager.

• A minimum of three (3) pattern alternatives shall be proposed, submit proposed materials and products for COR approval, prior to installation.

Submittals:

_1_ Proposed materials and products specifications

3. LOCATION AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All related work is located at Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 9 miles from Calipatria California. 906 W Sinclair Rd, Calipatria, CA 92233.

Overall Period of Performance is 90 days from NTP. Notice to Proceed (NTP) shall happen post January 2026 and prior to June 2026.

4. DELIVERABLES

a. Project Schedule within 14 days of award being issued.

b. Specification, Operations and Maintenance Manuals (O&M), and warranties for installed materials and equipment.

c. Submittals noted on Task 1-3.

5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The work will be done in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and any other applicable regulations, as well as with accepted general industry standards.

The work will be accepted when all the work is completed as described here within and in accordance with any contract documents. Work will be inspected to assure compliance with the contract documents, but quality control and adherence to all contract requirements is the responsibility of the contractor, as described in the parent contract.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

USFWS will make available any historical related documents which may be in their possession, see attachments for more information.

The Contractor must furnish all temporary facilities and utilities needed including: heat, light, power, water, telephone, sanitary facilities, job offices, material handling equipment, temporary construction aids, and storage enclosures. If suitable USFWS water, electric, or other utility is present at the site, it may be used for construction purposes at no cost, only if it does not adversely impact the operations of the refuge and the refuge agrees to permit use. The contractor is responsible for safeguarding all government and contractor property under their control.

7. AVAILABILITY

Unless approved by the Refuge Manager, working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM except for federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays, a request must be submitted to the COR in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made for access to the work site.

Contractor must notify the COR a minimum of three (3) days prior to arrival on-site and/or needing access to any of the building.

8. TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

Technical POC:

TBD

On-Site:

TBD

9. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment File Name (type)

1. Guardrail Design Checklist

2. Correspondence with CA Water Board (regarding septic)

3. Application/Permit provided by CA Water Board (regarding septic) - form200m

4. Notice of Intent (NOI) provided by CA Water Board (regarding septic) - 97_500small_domestic_noi

10. APPENDIX

Appendix A – Site Map

Appendix B – South Bunkhouse Ramp & Stairs Locations (contractor must verify dimensions)

Appendix C – South Bunkhouse Photo

Appendix D – Exposed Septic Line (from S. Bunkhouse to N. Bunkhouse crawlspace, leading to shared septic tank)

Appendix E – Stairs (1 of 3)

Appendix F – Shower

B09 Amend 0001 - Attachment 2 - Site Visit Sign In Sheet