Attachment_16-_140L3624R0007_Amendment_0004_0004.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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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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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 .

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Wildlife Friendly Fencing Phase 1 Solicitation No. 140L3624R0007

Description of Changes - This amendment incorporates the following information:

1. REVISED SECTIONS/CLAUSES/PROVISIONS/PAGES/PARAGRAPHS The following are revised items to the solicitation. Changes are indicated in bold print.

a. Questions and Answers

2. NEW SECTIONS/CLAUSES/PROVISIONS/PAGES/PARAGRAPHS

a. Attachment 17- 140L3624R0007 Steel Fence Drawings (Optional)

b. Attachment 18- 140L3624R0007 Steel Brace Specifications (Optional)

Proposal Response Date - The date for receipt of proposals is Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm Mountain Time.

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).

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

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Wildlife Friendly Fencing Phase 1 Solicitation No. 140L3624R0007

Questions and Answers Offerors shall submit questions by 17 May 2024, at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will not be accepted. Offerors for this RFP, 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 Emma Padeken (epadeken@blm.gov) with the subject line: RFI – 140L3624R0007 Wildlife Friendly Fence Phase 1. 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.

Solicitation Number: 140L3624R0007 Project Title: Wildlife Friendly Fence Phase 1

Q1: What is the worst section of fence on this project?

A1: The section of the east/west running fence on the northern boundary has the most elevation variance, is the least accessible for most vehicles, and also has areas of more rock in the ground. The areas further to the west of the Bannack Bench Road have more ravines, gullies, and washes where there will likely be more deadman features needed.

Q2: Can we bring in a D8 Dozer to clear the brush as a substitute to mowing?

A2: No.

Q3: How do we access the entire fence perimeter with only designated routes being authorized for vehicle/equipment access?

A3: Many of the designated routes lead to or cross the fence project. At the points where the designated route leads to or crosses the fence project, the contractor will then be able to access their 12' work area and use the 12' work area to access the project perimeter with vehicles and/or equipment.

Q4: Are there many underground utilities in the area?

A4: The primary underground utilities are located in the project area alongside Bannack Bench Road. The government is not aware of underground utilities further out in the project area away from the Bannack Bench Road.

Q5: Can you provide large format maps?

A5: See Attachment 14- 140L3624R0007 Large Format Maps.

Q6: Would my bid bond tie me to this fence job if I was the low bidder? I really would like the right of refusal if I have a conflicting project.

A6: This project is being solicited under FAR Part 15 procedures and as such does not include a "right for refusal." A withdrawal of a proposal must be received by the Government by the date and time that proposals are due.

Please also see solicitation FAR Clause 52.228-1(d), BID GUARANTEE (September 1996).

Q7: I didn't see anywhere where we could or could not use steel braces (fireproof). Do you know if that is acceptable?

A7: The use of steel braces is optional and is not required for this project. See Attachment 17- 140L3624R0007 Steel Fence Drawings (Optional) and Attachment 18- 140L3624R0007 Steel Brace Specifications (Optional) as incorporated by this amendment.

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