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140R2025Q0005 x x 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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Sacramento CA 95825-1898 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815

R20

Division of Acquisition Services Regional Office Mid-Pacific Region Bureau of Reclamation

11/25/20240001

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

11/20/2024

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.)

The solicitation cited in block 9A above, Rescue Services for Shasta Dam Penstock 5 Repair.

Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to provide an answer to the received questions as follows:

Question 1: Our dive team is capable of operating at depths of up to 100 feet. Would this be acceptable for the project requirements?

Answer 1: A dive team is not required for this project.

Question 2: Approximately how many divers will be required for the scope of work outlined

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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)

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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140R2025Q0005/0001 in the solicitation?

Answer 2: Divers are not needed.

Question 3: I do not see a requested scope of work in the bidding packed. Only that the "actual work is not to exceed 10 working/business days".

Could you please help me to locate the scope of work so that I can accurately estimate this project?

Answer 3: The scope of work is labelled as

'Description of Work' and is included in the

'Performance Work Statement' submitted with the

PR package. A detailed work description is mentioned below.

Once the scaffolding is installed, Northern

California Area Office (NCAO) crew work schedule will be as follows:

- Painters (2 people) will enter confined space and remove the coating from at least 5 areas. It could be more if more holes are identified at the site.

- Mechanic (2-3 people) will enter space to measure holes, so they can make plugs to seal them.

- Make plugs and install them.

- Seal weld the plugs to the penstock.

- Remove extra plug material, grind to the contour of the penstock.

- Painters (2 people) will prep areas for new coating.

- New coating will be applied.

- Once coating is cured, scaffolding can be removed.

- All work is concluded.

Question 4: Upon reviewing the solicitation, we were unable to determine the anticipated project duration, the scheduled daily work hours, or whether the request for quotes (RFQ) is only requesting a daily cost. Could you kindly clarify these details to assist us in providing a comprehensive response to the RFQ?

Answer 4: The anticipated project duration is 10 working/business days. Each working day will be 8 hours long plus unpaid lunch time. The workday

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140R2025Q0005/0001 for the contractors will start at 7 am.

Question 5: Is there a specific date or timeline established for when the performance will be required within the stated period of performance?

Answer 5: The work can be performed anytime within 3 months from the day of the contract award. The rescue team as well as NCAO staff will be consulted to determine 10 consecutive business days that fits both team schedules. NCAO prefers to have the work accomplished by early February

2025.

Question 6: Regarding the 10 working days allotted for the project, will these days be consecutive, or will they be distributed over a longer timeframe? If not consecutive, could you please provide details on how the days will be scheduled or coordinated?

Answer 6: The 10 working/business days will be consecutive.

Question 7: The Performance Work Statement mentions the need for a tripod or similar equipment to assist with emergency rescue. Could you kindly confirm if any additional hardware or equipment beyond the tripod will be required for this project? If so, could you provide details or specifications for the additional items?

Answer 7: The rescue team needs to have their own personal protective equipment (PPE).

Question 8: Is there an incumbent for this contract? If so, what is the contract number and value?

Answer 8: No.

Question 9: Location address for the project?

Answer 9: 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd. Shasta Lake, CA

96019

Question 10: Dates for the project?

Answer 10: 10 business/working days within 3 months of the period of performance (POP)

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140R2025Q0005/0001 mentioned in the contract.

Question 11: How many hours a day is the crew working onsite?

Answer 11: 8 hours

Question 12: Request mentions 10 days of work.

Will this require working through the weekend on Saturday & Sunday?

Answer 12: No.

Question 13: What is the confined space? Is the entry vertical or horizontal? How many entrants in the space at one given time? Will entrants be in fresh air?

Answer 13: The confined space is a penstock. It is between 12-15 foot in diameter, and at a

15-degree angle. The entry point is the hatch on the lower side of the penstock and will be horizontal. We will have no more than 3 entrants working in the space at any given time. They will be wearing Powered air purifying respirators

(PAPRs), and the workspace will be ventilated.

The quote due date remains unchanged as

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10am, PST.

The contractors must acknowledge this amendment by submitting a signed copy of the Standard Form

(SF)-30 along with the quote.

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