B09_-_Amendment_2_-_Stellar_Creek_Issued_0002.pdf

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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.

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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)

BLM MT STATE OFFICE(CMUNDT)

5001 SOUTHGATE DR.

BILLINGS MT 59101

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BLM MT-STATE OFFICE(MT935)

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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: Great American Outdoors Act - Stellar Creek Road Repair, Montana

See Page 2 of 70 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: 140L3622R0001 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GAOA - Stellar Creek Road Repair

Amendment No. 0002

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 virtual organized site visit that the Government held on February 24, 2022, at 11:00 am Mountain Time.

2. The Government is providing the attached photographs that were reviewed during the virtual organized site visit.

3. 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 remained unchanged as 5:00 pm Mountain Time on March 8, 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: 140L3622R0001 Project Title: Great American Outdoors Act - Stellar Creek Road Repair, Montana Date and Time: 02/24/2022, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Meeting Place(s): Bureau of Land Management; Miles City Office; 111 Garryowen Road; Miles City, MT and available through Microsoft Teams for virtual attendance Conducted by: Tanner Cahill, Civil Engineer (Contracting Officer’s Representative)

Attended by:

Name Firm

Will Cale & Jarret Lester Agri Industries (Miles City, Montana)

Jared Dirkson Youderian Construction (Stanford, Montana)

Beth Kalisiak & Nancy Johnson Young Gun Construction (Ludlow, South Dakota)

Ed Baxter Ed Baxter Construction (Billings, Montana)

Brandon Cook Cook and Sons Construction (Grangeville, Idaho)

Kris Showalter Site Pro Construction

Note: A field site tour was unable to be had due to several inches of new snow and temperatures in the range of -20F to -40F. A virtual site tour meeting was had. Plans were discussed and photos of nearly every culvert and work item were shown to all in attendance.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GAOA - Stellar Creek Road Repair Solicitation No: 140L3622R0001

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Offerors for this RFP, including subcontractors and teammates, shall consolidate questions related to this solicitation and site visit 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 – 140L3622R0001 GAOA - Stellar Creek Road Repair. 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: 140L3622R0001 Project Title: Great American Outdoors Act - Stellar Creek Road Repair, Montana

Q1: Do the cattle guards have certain specs they needed to be built to? Do they have to be certain widths, lengths, depths, etc.?

A1: Please refer to the cattle guard details on sheets 6 & 7 of the Stellar Creek Road Repair plans.

Q2: Do the 24” and 36” culverts outside the head cut grading area receive Rip Rap splash pads as shown on sheet 7?

A2: No. Only the four (4) culverts located within the head cut grading area will receive Riprap inlet/outlet protection.

Q3: Is all needed Rip Rap measured and paid in the Bid item 109. Random Rip Rap Class 1?

A3: Yes. All riprap is measured and paid for in Bid item 109, Random Riprap Class 1. This includes the Riprap quantity for the Low Water Crossing and Head Cut areas.

Q4: Will Geotextile separation fabric be utilized between the native subgrade and rip rap of the low water crossing?

A4: No. Geotextile separation fabric will not be utilized in the Low Water Crossing.

Q5: Will third party compaction testing be required?

A5: Yes. Third party compaction testing will be required by the Contractor. BLM will perform spot checks on a random basis.

Q6: What is the thickness of the 2 ft x 2 ft concrete blocks from the low water crossing?

A6: The existing concrete blocks from the Low Water Crossing are approximately 6‐inches thick.

Q7: In regards to bid schedule line item 113 Reclamation/Seeding. Please provide with a rough area of treatment for this service. Such as disturbed excavations to be less than or equal to _________ acres.

Otherwise disturbed area is a very uncertain area. A rough idea on how many acres to be seeded would be greatly appreciated.

A7: The acreage for the head cut grading and re‐seeding is estimated at approximately 1 acre. All other areas disturbed by the contractor outside the top of road template shall be reclaimed and seeded. These areas may include culvert and cattle guard installation, low water crossing, head cut grading and staging areas, etc.

Q8: Bid schedule line item 102 Clearing and Grubbing. Does all brush and other grubbed vegetation have to be hauled off site or is there any location on site for a stockpile?

A8: All grubbed vegetation shall be hauled off‐site and properly disposed of by the contractor.

Q9: Is there an area approved for stagging equipment/gravel?

A9: The BLM will work with the contractor regarding a staging area that fits their operation.

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Q10: Can water from the hot spring be used for compaction?

A10: Securing water for compaction is the Contractor’s responsibility and shall conform with local, state, and federal regulations.

Q11: Can the cattle guard be built in‐house, or does it have to be from a manufacturer?

A11: The BLM would prefer cattle guards it to be built by a manufacturer, however, they can be built in‐house provided it meets the requirements provided in the plans. A shop drawing submittal shall be provided prior to purchase from manufacturer or built in‐house.

Q12: What is the nearest town used for Davis‐Bacon rates?

A12: Miles City, Montana shall be used as the nearest town.

Q13: The seeding timeframe calls for seeding between October 15th to May 15th. How will this work when the period of performance ends in August?

A13: We will waive the requirement of seeding between October 15th to May 15th. Seeding shall take place prior to the completion date of the project in August. However, the seeded area(s) shall be sprinkled with water to help stimulate seed germination.

Q14: What is the total acreage of seeding?

A14: The acreage for the head cut grading and re‐seeding is estimated at approximately 1 acre. All other areas disturbed by the contractor outside the top of road template shall be reclaimed and seeded. These areas may include culvert and cattle guard installation, low water crossing, head cut grading and staging areas, etc.

Q15: Would the broken concrete blocks be able to be used for some of the riprap?

A15: Broken concrete will not be an acceptable use for riprap. Broken concrete shall be hauled off‐site and properly disposed of by the Contractor.

Q16: What is the rebar content and size per block in the existing blocks?

A16: The rebar content and size in the existing blocks are unknown.

Q17: Does all brush and other grubbed vegetation have to be hauled off‐site or is there any location onsite for a stockpile?

A17: All grubbed vegetation shall be hauled off‐site and properly disposed of by the contractor.