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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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LMA

BILLINGS MT 59101

5001 SOUTHGATE DR.

BLM MT STATE OFC(MT935)

LMA

BILLINGS MT 59101

5001 SOUTHGATE DR.

BLM MT-STATE OFC(MT935)

09/07/20210001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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

Project Title: Great American Outdoor Act - Moose Creek Road Surfacing, Montana

See Page 2 of 6 for changes incorporated by this amendment.

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)

Christine Mundt

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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 .

Solicitation No: 140L3621R0004 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GAOA - Moose Creek Road Surfacing

Amendment No. 0001

Description of Changes - This amendment incorporates the following information:

1. For informational purposes only, the Government is providing the Site Visit Attendance Records from the organized site visit that the Government held on August 24, 2021, at 9:00 am Mountain Time.

2. The Government is providing the attached Questions received from interested offerors and the associated

Answers provided by the Government.

Acknowledgement - See Block 11 above regarding how to acknowledge this amendment. The Government must receive the acknowledgement at the place designated for receipt of offers (See Block 8 of the Standard Form 1442).

Proposal Response Date - The hour and date for receipt of proposals has been extended to 5:00 pm Mountain

Time on September 9, 2021.

Third Party – If you have given a copy of the solicitation to someone else, please forward this amendment accordingly.

Form 1510-56 (December 1985)

UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

SITE INSPECTION TOUR / PREBID CONFERENCE RECORD

1. Solicitation Number: 140L3621R0004 4. Meeting Place: Moose Creek Road, Exit 99 of I-15, Montana.

2. Title: Moose Creek Road Surfacing 5. Conducted by: Zach Morgan

3. Date and Time: 08/24/2020; 9 A.M.

Attended by:

Name and Firm Address (include zip code) Phone (include area code)

Jeremy Mickey - P3M 38 Boulder Creek Rd, Hall, MT 59837 (406) 360-6505 Kirkland Lemmert - Tri-State Dirtworks 30 Eagle Crest Rd, Mayie Springs, ID 83845 (208) 946-1572 Andy Pershern - ACME Asphalt 205 W Park St., Butte, MT 59701 (406) 291-8455 Tom Rice - ACME 205 W Park St., Butte, MT 59701 (406) 491-7905

8. Questions asked, and responses given:

1. Can we get water out of the Creek?

2. What permits do we need? Who do we contact for a permit?

3. For reconditioning the road, is it really the whole road (the whole 3.5 miles)?

4. Where is the 3.5 mile marker stop point at with a government vehicle?

5. Who’s in charge of compaction testing? Will it be checked by the government or the contractor?

6. How is the aggregate going to be measured? Weight tickets? What will be the conversion factor be?

7. Does the 3.5 miles of road end at the gate just past the Trailhead?

8. Where is the 1.5 miles of truck maintenance section of road? Or is it a typo or is it the full 3.5 miles of road?

9. On rough, rocky areas for the reconditioning, there are places that won’t scarify with the surface, and it will be tearing up the

Would it require the wetting and add additional rock like a binder course of 4” to 6” on the road below the 4” of rock?

10. Will the road require roadside brushing or tree removal?

11. Is weekend work allowed because 18 days is a short time frame?

12. What are the consequences of going over the 18 days?

13. Will work be able to start sooner than the date in the contract?

14. Bids due on September 7th and awarded on how soon after?

15. What are going to be defined as turnouts? Can private property be labeled on map?

16. Are the culverts getting replaced or brush cleared out or away from them?

17. Are the contractors cleaning out the cattle guards?

9. Was a complete site inspection tour made? YES yes / no (If “No”, explain)

By (Name)

Zach Morgan

Title

Civil Engineer

Date

08/24/2021

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The Government strongly urges offerors to inspect the site to gain a better understanding of the work requirements and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.

Solicitation Number: 140L3621R0004 Project Title: Great American Outdoors Act - Moose Creek Road Surfacing Date and Time: 08/24/2021 at 9:00 am Meeting Place: Moose Creek Road, Exit 99 of I-15, Montana.

Conducted by: Zach Morgan

Q1: Can we get water out of the Creek?

A1: Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the water source. The project site is adjacent to Moose Creek.

The Contractor shall obtain and bear all costs for any permits required to draw water from Moose Creek or any other water source as required by state law.

Q2: What permits do we need? Who do we contact for a permit?

A2: Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence. Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

Q3: For reconditioning the road, is it really the whole road (the whole 3.5 miles)?

A3: Road conditioning shall be paid out by the mile, with an estimated quantity of 3.5 miles per the contract documents.

Q4: Where is the 3.5-mile marker stop point at with a government vehicle?

A4: The 3.5-mile marker is shown on the contract documents and as measured from the beginning of work.

Government reserves the right to require additional maintenance past mile marker 3.5 at the bid price in accordance with the contract documents and Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Q5: Who’s in charge of compaction testing? Will it be checked by Government or Contractor?

A5: Government will be responsible for performing all compaction testing requirements. Contractor shall supply certified proctor for surfacing material as part of required submittals.

Q6: How is the aggregate going to be measured? Weight tickets? What will be the conversion factor be?

A6: Aggregate base material shall be paid by the loose cubic yard. Volume of material shall be determined by the unit weight of the material as supplied by the Contractor in the form of a material submittal received from a certified geotechnical laboratory.

Q7: Does the 3.5 miles of road end at the gate just past the Trailhead?

A7: This is the anticipated end of the surfacing area. Exact distances will be measured by the Government to include all linear miles of road that is prepared and maintained as per the contract documents. All turnouts, approach road connections, and parking areas are incidental to road preparation and surfacing and shall be considered under the unit price of each schedule line item.

Q8: Where is the 1.5 miles of truck maintenance section of road? Or is it a typo or is it the full 3.5 miles of road?

A8: Per the specifications. Contractor will not be compensated for additional grading work on the upper 1.5 mile of road due to truck traffic and turning trucks around at the upper parking area during aggregate base course work.

Q9: On rough, rocky areas for the reconditioning, there are places that won’t scarify with the surface, and it will be tearing up the road. Would it require the wetting and add additional rock like a binder course of 4” to 6” on the road below the 4” of rock?

A9: Preparation of the subbase prior to the placement of the 4” aggregate shall be required by the Contractor.

Additional aggregate, or leveling coarse, will not be allowed as part of work. Shaping tolerances and prescribed preparation methods outlined in the contract documents shall strictly be met by Contractor, regardless of native material type.

Q10: Will the road require roadside brushing or tree removal?

A10: Roadside brushing and tree removal shall be at the discretion and expense of the Contractor.

Q11: Is weekend work allowed because 18 days is a short time frame?

A11: The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work site and inspection.

Q12: What are the consequences of going over the 18 days?

A12: In the event that the Contractor is unable to complete the project in the allotted time, actual damages will be paid to the Government to cover all financial damages incurred by the delay. This will be reviewed in detail during the pre-construction meeting.

Q13: Will work be able to start sooner than the date in the contract?

A13: All contract responses shall be placed with the assumption that the work will begin on the scheduled contract dates.

Q14: Quotations are due on September 7th and awarded how soon after?

A14: Award for the project is expected by 09/20/2021. Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed.

Q15: What are going to be defined as turnouts? Can private property be labeled on map?

A15: Turnouts are considered part of the existing road and will be identified by the Government in the field.

Private property will not be labeled on the existing map. The entire length of the existing road is owned and maintained by the BLM.

Q16: Are the culverts getting replaced or brush cleared out or away from them?

A16: All culverts shall be identified by the Contractor. All culverts shall remain clear and free for unobstructive flow.

Q17: Are the contractors cleaning out the cattle guards?

A17: No; It is the responsibility of the Contractor to not fill the cattle guards and maintain the positive drainage away from each structure. In the event that excess material is cast into a cattle guard, Contractor shall be required to clear the structure of any objectionable material at no cost to the Government.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS RECEIVED

Offerors shall submit questions by August 27, 2021, at 5:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will not be accepted.

Q18: In the plans I can’t find anything on the bonding for the retainage time frames.

A17: Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses 52.228-2 and 52.228-15 outline the requirements for performance and payment bonds associated with construction projects. Additionally, per the Warranty of Construction clause found in Section E of the solicitation, warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work.

Q19: As well as days for liquidated damages/penalties A19: This project does not contain liquidated damages/calculations. Should the required completion date not be met, the Contracting Officer could assess actual damages.

Q20: Wide spot locations are to be included in the quantities. An interested contractor, on the way back out from the upper end, counted the wide spots and estimated the size of each. There is no description in the specification or plans for minimum size or length of these locations. So, what is intended as a minimum for "wide Locations" or Pullouts for vehicle by passing?

A20: All turnouts, approach road connections, and parking areas shall be included as part of the work and included in the cost of road maintenance and surfacing work at no additional price.

Q21: At near the bottom end of the road is a big turnout. A RV Trailer and Truck are parked there. It’s been there for some time, and I’ve never seen anyone there. I live very near this area; I drive by here often. I checked with a local Rancher and its apparently a Gold Mine claim "camp." But it’s parked in the middle of the Turn Out. Coordination may be required to be able to get that moved for the resurfacing of that area.

Time will be of the essence. Please Advise.

A21: BLM will communicate the road closure to the public through public relations and social media prior to the contract and will make reasonable attempts to communicate to all stakeholders along the road.

Contractor shall be responsible for communicating the road closure to the public in accordance with MUTCD standards, following award through project completion. Road closure shall be communicated to the public through the use of construction signage.