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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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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.

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

Amendment 0001 posted to:

1. Incorporate Government responses to questions received.

2. Extend due date to September 9, 2025 by 10:00am Mountain Time. Quotes are still be submitted electronically to lindsay_mclaughlin@nps.gov

3. Offeror shall acknowledge amendment with quote package.

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)

Taylor Jones

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 .

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

CONTRACTING OPERATIONS - CENTRAL

1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 vSolicitation #: 140P1525Q0175

Amendment #: 0001

GRCA Install Fiber

Questions and Government Responses listed below:

Question # Question Answer/Response

1. Since we are following the power line most of the cable path, how wide is the easement?

The conduit can be installed anywhere reasonably within the route.

2. Is it acceptable to use 24ct multimode fiber instead of single mode?

Single mode was requested. We prefer single mode for OSP cable. All other FO cable in that area is single mode.

3. Does Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) have records or as-built drawings for existing utilities on site (gas, water, sewer, storm drain, communications, power, etc.) that will be made available to bidders?

GRCA is currently looking for as-builts, drawings. If located will be issued as an amendment. GRCA requires having Blue Stake (811) locates prior to digging.

4. The bid documents show two locations requiring pavement cuts. Will the contractor be permitted to bore at these locations instead of open-cutting, in order to minimize haul-off and pavement restoration?

In the project initiation, GRCA Telecom stated " The trench route will cross an asphalt trail in two locations, the driveway to the Grand Canyon Conservancy offices, and the driveway leading to building #208 (the old school building). Boring will be required at one location to cross Navajo Street. The asphalt in the trench locations will be saw cut to allow for trenching and patched when work is complete."

5. Have any permits already been obtained for this project, or will the contractor be responsible for securing them? If required, can GRCA clarify which

Unknown. No State or County permits would be required.

permits are necessary and which agency will issue them?

6. Can the Government confirm whether electronic submission through email is acceptable, or if hard copy submission is required?

Electronic submission is required.

7. Can the Government clarify what seasonal or environmental restrictions may apply to trenching or boring activities within GRCA?

There may be common restrictions when working in residential areas (i.e. time of day). Vegetation removal shall not occur during the primary animal breeding/nesting season between early-April and mid- August. Project staff shall comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) [16 USC 703]. Any active nest shall be left in place and undisturbed until the young hatch and depart.

8. Will the Government be responsible for securing right-of-way permits and archaeological/environmental clearances, or should the contractor include this effort in its proposal?

See the attached Letter of Compliance Completion for all Archeological, Wildlife, Environment requirement.

9. Is the contractor expected to complete the entire installation in one continuous mobilization, or will the Government allow phased construction aligned with site access?

Contractor will provide GRCA Project Leader (Sean Fielding) with a schedule noting when and where work will commence in order to coordinate work with GRCA Operations and Science Resource staff as needed.

10. Will utility infrastructure (e.g., electrical conduit installation and underground construction) be considered relevant past performance for evaluation, even if not fiber-specific?

Perhaps for conduit installation, other underground utility work might be relevant, however, focus on optical fiber installation is important.

11. Can the Government clarify whether Technical

Capability and Prior Experience are weighted equally, or if one factor carries greater importance in the trade-off evaluation?

Per the solicitation; the Government is not stating nor required to state the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and/or sub factor (FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)).

12. Is there onsite water available for use throughout the project?

Reclaim (non-potable) water is available.

13. Though the goal is to close trenches created as quickly as possible, are there any limits set to how long these trenches can be left open if properly protected?

If left unattended, trenches need to be properly cordoned off. I think that overnight might be allowable, but the need for longer times would have to be evaluated by the Safety Officer. In addition, for any projects involving trenching or digging holes, provisions (generally in the form of ramps; with a slope < 45°) must be made every 20-50' to allow for the escape of animals that may fall into these recesses, and/or they must be covered in such a way as to prevent animals (vertebrates) from falling in them.

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