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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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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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

BLM MT-STATE OFC (CMUNDT)

5001 SOUTHGATE DR

BILLINGS MT 59101

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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

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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

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.)

Project Title: Eastern Montana-Dakotas District Fog Seal Project, 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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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

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5001 SOUTHGATE DR

BILLINGS MT 59101

Solicitation No: 140L3622Q0001 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: EMDD Fog Seal (May 2022)

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 January 18, 2022, 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 February 15, 2022.

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

SITE INSPECTION TOUR / PREBID CONFERENCE RECORD

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: 140L3622Q0001 Project Title: Eastern Montana-Dakotas District Fog Seal Project, Montana Date and Time: 01/18/2022 at 9:00 am Meeting Place(s): BLM Eastern Montana-Dakotas District Office, Pompey’s Pillar National Monument, and BLM Billings Retardant Air Tanker Base Conducted by: Mike Studiner, Civil Engineer (Contracting Officer’s Representative)

Attended by:

Name Firm

Andrew Pershern Acme Asphalt (Butte, MT)

Tim Monroe Hardrives Construction, Inc. (Billings, MT)

Andrew Barbotiko Wharton Asphalt, LLC (Billings, MT)

Will Cale Agri Industries (Miles City, MT)

Jarret Lester Agri Industries (Miles City, MT)

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Offerors for this RFQ, including subcontractors and teammates, shall consolidate questions related to this solicitation in a Request for Information (RFI) formatted Word document. Any RFI is to be emailed as an editable attachment to Christine Mundt (cmundt@blm.gov) with the subject line: RFI – 140L3622Q0001 EMDD Fog Seal. Only written RFI’s will be considered and responded to. BLM responses to the RFI will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation on https://sam.gov/content/opportunities.

Solicitation Number: 140L3622Q0001 Project Title: Eastern Montana-Dakotas District Fog Seal Project, Montana Date and Time: 01/18/2022 at 9:00 am Meeting Place(s): BLM Eastern Montana-Dakotas District Office, Pompey’s Pillar National Monument, and BLM Billings Retardant Air Tanker Base Conducted by: Mike Studiner, Civil Engineer (Contracting Officer’s Representative)

Q1: Per Section MT-02745 "Fog Seal" 3.02.A.3., what kind of sand shall be applied to all non-chip-sealed asphalt to improve skid resistance?

A1: Per FP-14 703.12 Blotter: furnish sound, durable particles of gravel or crushed stone conforming to the following:

(a) Material passing 3/8-inch {9.5-mm) sieve, AASHTO T 27: 100 Percent

(b) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 89, Method A: 25 max

(c) Without organic matter and clay balls.

Q2: What kind of asphalt will be required for around the utility conduit pull-box enclosure?

A2: Per Section MT-321216 "Asphalt Paving" 2.02.C Asphalt Binder: Shall conform to AASHTO M320

Performance Grade (PG) 64-28 or 58-28 for Bituminous Surface and Base Courses or approved equal.

Q3: Would 64-22 asphalt be an approved asphalt?

A3: Yes, 64-22 asphalt would be an approved asphalt for use.

Q4: Between the concrete and asphalt, is the crack to be routed or blown out?

A4: Per Section MT-02878 "Crack Seal" 3.01.C.l. Routing, route all cracks over 1/8" wide including cracks against concrete.

Q5: How many stages are needed at each parking lot for the traffic control plan?

A5: A minimum of 2 construction stages should be planned for at each parking lot to allow parking for public and personnel use at each site. This would allow for approximately ½ of each parking lot to be available for personnel and public use during construction.

Q6: What will happen if pindown parking curbs are broken while moving them?

A6: Consideration for replacing broken parking curbs that become damaged or broken while moving them or that have already formed existing breaks shall be included in the bid cost for Bid Item 3 - MT - 02745(2) - Remove & Install Pindown Parking Curbs.

Q7: Will the Contractor be required to route cracks that already contain rubber from previous crack sealing?

A7: This will be determined on a per crack basis by the Contracting Officer Representative. If existing crack seal is in good shape, no new crack seal will be required. If existing crack seal is beginning to crack again or separate, then crack will be routed and resealed.

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Q8: Will the BLM move the dumpsters out of the way behind the EMDDO building?

A8: Yes; BLM will move the dumpsters out of the way on the SW side of the BLM Main Office.

Q9: Will hand tools/equipment be allowed for use to fog seal areas that the fog seal machinery can't get to and for touch up work?

A9: Per FP-14 406.06 Fog Seal Asphalt Application: at locations where fog seal cannot be applied with an asphalt distributor spray bar, apply the fog seal uniformly using a hand spray attachment or by another approved method.

Hand spray application methods will be allowed only for areas that the fog seal machinery can't safely and effectively access.

Q10: Does the asphalt area between the upper parking spots and lower parking spots at the BRAT need to be fog sealed?

A10: Yes. This area shall be fog sealed per Drawing Sheet 3 of 11 "BRAT Fog Seal Plan Sheet."