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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 items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

E. IMPORTANT: is not is required copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7.ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Contractor

The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers to sign this document and return

Jorge Alvarez

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BLM MT-STATE OFC(MT935)

5001 SOUTHGATE DR.

BILLINGS MT 59101

BLM MT STATE OFC(MT935)

5001 SOUTHGATE DR.

BILLINGS MT 59101

LMA

LMA

140L3626R0002

08/31/2026

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140L3626R0002/0005

See amendment information below.

Period of Performance: 09/25/2026 to

04/15/2028

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Marcott Coulee Pipeline Solicitation No. 140L3626R0002

Description of Changes - This amendment incorporates the following information:

1. The Government is providing information concerning the combination air and vacuum valves.

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.

New Information

1. Information regarding the combination air and vacuum valves specified for the Marcott project. It appears that obtaining these valves may be quite challenging, if not impossible. The Government is allowing the substitute valve below. From what I understand, these alternative valves are readily available, and their cost is comparable to the original ones.

Previous Questions

1. Would it be acceptable to rip the pipe into ground attached to a plow instead of excavation and backfilling?

Yes, as long as the Contractor buries the pipe to the minimum 6-foot bury depth.

2. I have a question regarding the bury depth on the HDPE pipe on the Marcott Coulee Pipeline. Would there be some flexibility up to a bury depth of 5' 6" (66") to allow a plowed installation?

No flexibility, the pipe must be buried to the minimum 6-foot bury depth.

Previous Questions and Conditions

Additional Flow Restrictor Installation Specification: At each remote tap, the contractor shall install one flow restrictor, each with a diameter of 2 inches and a rated flow of 3 gallons per minute (gpm).

Acceptable products include Dole or equivalent approved alternatives. The purpose of these restrictors is to maintain uniform water flow and prevent excessive usage at individual tap locations. All installations must comply with manufacturer instructions and project requirements.

To address contractor questions about permitted work periods, a revised clause is proposed for inclusion in the addendum, replacing the existing contract clause.

Work on this project is permitted between July 15th and November 30 during any calendar year to accommodate wildlife concerns. See wildlife Protection Stipulations below.

Wildlife Protection Stipulations

01009 page 5 section b.1: Permitted work period (Revised): OMITT CLAUSE No. B1 from section

1.08 section 01009, and change to: To comply with wildlife requirements outlined in the environmental analysis, all construction activities must be suspended from March 15 through July 15 each year. This pause ensures minimal disturbance to wildlife during sensitive periods.

The BLM resource folks requested that the following conditions be added to the addendum

Soil and Equipment Use

Construction and maintenance work must not be performed when soil conditions are inadequate to support equipment and vehicles. If soil ruts deeper than 3 inches are observed, all construction activities must stop until the ground conditions improve to meet this standard.

Equipment Cleaning and Weed Prevention

All equipment brought onto the project site must be pressure washed prior to entry. This measure is required to prevent the transfer of weed seeds from other locations, protecting the project area from invasive plant species.

Wildlife Escape Ramps

Install wildlife escape ramps at each tank. These ramps must be manufactured by Montana Fiberglass or an equivalent supplier. Submit product details for approval prior to procurement and installation to ensure compliance with project standards.

Construction Specification: Water Bar Spacing

The chart on Sheet 12 of 14 will be superseded to include the following chart, which specifies the required intervals between water bars based on the slope percentage.

Slope %* Water Bar Interval (feet)

2–4 200

5–9 100

10–25 50

25+ 25

*Slope percentages refer to the grade along the pipeline alignment where water bars are required.

Intervals must be measured along the slope, and water bars installed at the specified spacing to ensure compliance with erosion control measures.

Construction Specification: Pipeline Access and Travel

Travel along the pipeline alignment shall be limited strictly to construction activities. Whenever feasible, construction crews should utilize existing dirt roads or two-track roads for accessing the pipeline alignment, in order to minimize disturbance to the surrounding area.

Previous Questions and Answers

1. Domestic Sourcing Requirements: Could you please confirm if this project falls under the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements or American Iron and Steel (AIS) provisions?

Yes, see FAR 52.225-9 and FAR 52.225-10.

2. Tracer Wire / Marking: Do the 2-inch HDPE water lines require tracer wire or detectable/warning tape above the pipe in the trench?

For the Marcott Coulee Pipeline project, tracer wire is not required on any of the 2-inch HDPE water lines. Contractors are not obligated to install tracer wire or detectable/warning tape above the pipe in the trench. All installation practices should follow standard procedures, but the inclusion of tracer wire or tape is not necessary for this scope of work.

3. Curb Boxes / Stationary Rods: In the specifications and drawing details, some 1" and 2" curb boxes depict/call for a stationary rod inside, while others do not. Please clarify whether all curb boxes require internal stationary rods or only specific locations.

For all curb boxes installed as part of the Marcott Coulee Pipeline project, any curb box with a depth greater than 24 inches must be equipped with a stationary rod. The stationary rod shall be sized and positioned so that the operator interface is brought to within 24 inches of the top of the curb box, ensuring ease of access for maintenance and operation. This requirement applies to both 1-inch and 2-inch curb boxes as indicated in the project specifications and drawing details. The stationary rod must be securely installed and compatible with the curb box key provisions specified for the project.

4. Curb Box Keys: Are the requested curb box keys intended solely for the top pentagon nut, or should they operate both the top pentagon nut and the stationary rods? If certain curb boxes do not require internal stationary rods, are contractors required to supply additional curb valve keys designed to directly operate the curb valves without stationary rods?

All curb box keys provided for the Marcott Coulee Pipeline project shall be constructed with dual functionality: each key must include a pentagon nut wrench for opening the top of the curb box, and a long end specifically designed to securely engage the top of the stationary rod. The pentagon nut wrench must be compatible with the standard pentagon nuts specified for the curb boxes, ensuring reliable access and operation. The long end of the key should be of sufficient length and strength to interface with stationary rods installed in curb boxes deeper than 24 inches, as required by project specifications. Keys must be fabricated from durable materials capable of withstanding routine field use and environmental conditions. All keys shall be tested for proper fit and function prior to delivery and installation.

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110