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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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Flagstaff AZ 86001-2694 1824 S Thompson St, Ste 200 NPS, IMR - Arizona MABO

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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

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

05/23/2022

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.)

A. Project Title: Repair Section of Ajo Mountain Drive for Visitor Safety and Access, Organ

Pipe Cactus National Monument, Ajo, AZ

B. The time and date for receipt of bids is extended to June 30, 2022 at 2:00pm MD.

C. Call in number for Bid Opening is 1-866-783-8891, Participant Code: 1657943. Please call in 10 minutes prior.

NOTE: Deadline for Contractor questions was June 22, 2022. No questions will be accepted after deadline.

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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)

Connie Gordon

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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140P1522B0003/0002

See Attachment for text of Amendment.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

140P1522B0003 Repair Section of Ajo Mountain Drive for Visitor Safety and Access, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Ajo, AZ Amendment 002

C. Acknowledgement: See block 11 above regarding how to acknowledge this amendment. The acknowledgment must be received at the place designated for receipt of offers (see block 8 of the “Solicitation, Offer and Award” Standard Form 1442).

D. Offer Modification: See block 11 above if you have submitted your offer and now desire to modify or withdraw it.

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

FOR INFORMATION ONLY: See attached questions from potential Offerors and subsequent Answers.

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Repair Section of Ajo Mountain Drive for Visitor Safety and Access, Organ Pipe Cactus

National Monument, Ajo, AZ Amendment No. 002

Repair Section of Ajo Mountain Drive

CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

Question #1- Section 010000, Part 3.8 B 2 Temporary Utilities. What are the Gallons Per Minute of water that the mentioned standpipe provides for this project?

o Government Response: 250 gallons per minute

Question # 2- Section 321313 Part 2.5 A. Is there a variance to the time specifications given between batch time and placement due to the remote location of this site?

o Government Response: We can be flexible with the time specification if necessary. However, we understand that increased time between batch and placement can have adverse effects on the concrete mix, specifically air content and slump. The placed concrete cannot deviate from the specifications; we recommend the proposed mix design contemplate this to the extent satisfactory to the government. Alternatively, past contractors have added water in Why, AZ to meet this requirement. Additionally, it is possible to use the water provided by the park (per specification 010000-3.8-B.2) provided proper mix time from batch to placement is achieved.

Question # 3 – It was mentioned at the site visit that the work was to be completed by the end of the year. If the bid is due on the 28th of June, 90 days for award , 120 days for completion then that goes to January 24, 2023. Can the Government please clarify the intended duration?

o Government Response: The Period of Performance is 120 days to complete. Dates will be updated accordingly upon award.

Question # 4- The timeframe for asphalt paving for this project puts paving during the colder months of the year according to historical weather data. Due to the distance of around 3 hours from the nearest hot plant, temperatures and accessibility to the job is there any alternative to asphalt paving that would be acceptable?

o Government Response: Cement treated subgrade with chip seal surface was contemplated during design but eliminated from consideration. It is not clear what alternate, cost effective paving option is being contemplated at this time. As such, no alternate shall be considered at this time.

Question # 5- Is the contractor responsible for haul off of the large accumulation of rocks that will inevitably come up due to scarification? Does NPS have a location for this material?

o Government Response: The intent is that the scarified material is recompacted and used as the subbase. In the event that excess material needs to be removed from the project

Repair Section of Ajo Mountain Drive for Visitor Safety and Access, Organ Pipe Cactus

National Monument, Ajo, AZ Amendment No. 002 site, it can be hauled to the “Tiger Cage” area approximately ¾ of a mile from the Kris Eggle Visitor Center as shown on the attached maps.

Question # 6- After the site visit it is our opinion that there will be a larger amount of area that cannot be scarified than what the Government has indicated on the plans. Per 010000 Part 1.1 C 2 states that 1250 linear feet is to have 4” of aggregate base. Is there any contingency for this in the job?

o Government Response: Quantities in the Price Schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of offers only. Contract Clause FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated, provides for quantities overruns or underruns.

Question # 7- Does access need to be maintained during this project for CBP or the park?

o Government Response: Yes, as stipulated in specification Section 010000-1.1-D.3.b

Question # 8- At the site visit it was mentioned to possibly have a thickened edge along the asphalt paving to reduce edge fracturing, can the Government please clarify their intent?

o Government Response: This discussion item is not to be incorporated into the bid.

Question # 9 – It is stated in the solicitation that there is liquidated damages after 120 calendar days. Will any extension be available if the contractor incurs delays due to supply issues, such as the shortage of concrete at this time?

o Government Response: Contract Clause FAR 52.243-5 allows for submission of a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) due to changes, delays, or other unforeseeable circumstances.

Question # 10 – Please confirm that a technical proposal is not needed for the bid o Government Response: No technical proposal required IAW FAR 14 – Sealed Bidding

Question # 11 – Will the Bid date be extended to allow contractors a week to develop bids after questions have been answered?

o Government Response: Bid date is being extended to June 30, 2022