Solicitation Amendment 47PJ0025R0034_0001.pdf

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: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return 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

FACILITY CODE

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. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers 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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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

Solicitation 47PJ0025R0034, Huron Xeriscaping - IRA, Federal Building, Huron, SD

Amendment 0001. Questions and Answers:

A. Questions and Answers:

1. Under the plan set and the pricing sheet, everything references sod or grass seed placement.

Is this job for the placing of artificial turf like Xerigrass or for the placement of sod and grass seed?

ANSWER: This project does not include placing artificial turf and work should be in accordance with the plans and specifications which contain various grass seeds. Proposal should be submitted in accordance with plans and specifications.

2. Also, I was not able to locate a specification for what type of artificial turf would fit your needs if that is the desire for this project.

ANSWER: No artificial turf is installed as part of this project, so no specification is needed or provided.

3. Would it be acceptable to install the irrigation system above ground in the CRZ areas or use some type of above ground drip system in these areas?

ANSWER: Proposal should be submitted in accordance with plans and specifications. An above ground drip system is not specified and will not be accepted as part of a proposal.

4. Is there 12" of topsoil on site? There is a note (B1/L501) calling for a minimum of 12" of topsoil to be placed in all planting beds. If there is no data available, we will have to assume excavation and topsoil installation to the 12" depth as a bid item. This could be deducted in the Spring upon further investigation, or how would you want us to bid this item?

ANSWER: Reference SOW Attachment 7 - Xeriscaping - Drawings – Final, Detail B1/L501:

REMOVE the text and dimension indicating 12” topsoil shall be installed in all plant beds.

Unless noted otherwise, existing topsoil shall remain in place and be prepared for new planting in accordance with 32 91 19 Landscape Grading.

5. Is there any information available on where the conduit exits the building at, that holds all of the irrigation wiring?

ANSWER: Routing currently unknown. Contractor to verify.

6. You had mentioned steel edging as we were walking around, but the spec calls for Plastic Edging. Did you want to change this to Steel?

ANSWER: Proposal should be submitted in accordance with plans and specifications.

7. I mentioned directional boring on site and the damage it will do to some existing tree roots. Is the minimal amount of damage to the tree roots acceptable, or are there any drawings available that would show the location of existing sleeving? I did see that image near the control clock and it does show some lines under the concrete, but who knows how accurate they are.

ANSWER: Unknown accuracy of existing drawings and sleeve locations. Horizontal boring is acceptable at sidewalk locations. We are permitting encroachment with the requirements outlined in 01 56 39. Excavating with care by air and by hand will be a huge improvement

vs. ripping through the roots with a trencher. Note on L101 states the contractor can salvage and reuse sleeves where possible. Specification section 01 56 39 Tree and Plant Protection outlines how to prune and treat exposed roots in areas where it is not possible to avoid disturbance.

8. The PMIS used is Kahua. Will you be adding the GC to this system, or is this something the GC will need to have in order to work on this site, i.e. does the GC need to purchase a user license or anything of the sort to utilize Kahua. I have reached out to Kahua and have not heard back from them regarding pricing.

ANSWER: No licenses will need to be purchased and free access will be given to awardee for utilization.

9. There is no Payment and Performance bond correct?

ANSWER: Payment and performance bonds are required if awarded the contract, reference FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction in C101 Agreement and SF 1442 Block 12a.

10. Is attachment 1 completed by us, then sent to the reference, then the reference sends a completed form directly to Kristen and these all need to be completed before the bid lets on Feb.

7? I want to make sure I am following this correctly.

ANSWER: Reference C201 Solicitation, VI.F. Non-Price Factors Factor 2: Offeror Past Performance, Submittal Requirement: For each Offeror reference, the Offeror shall complete Section 1 and then distribute the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 1), including Section 1, to each Reference for completion. The References shall email the completed Past Performance Questionnaire to Kristen Feickert, Contracting Officer at kristen.feickert@gsa.gov not later than 12:00 PM Central Time, February 7, 2025.

The period for questions and answers is now closed.

This amendment provides answers to questions received. See attached for details.

1 Denver Federal Center PO Box 25546, Building 41 Denver, CO 80225-0546 USA NameandTitleSigner[0]: