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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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693C73

STERLING VA 20166-6511

21400 Ridgetop Circle

FHWA EASTERN FED LANDS DIVISION

Federal Highway Administration

693C73

STERLING VA 20166-6511

21400 RIDGETOP CIRCLE

FHWA EASTERN FED LANDS DIVISION

Federal Highway Administration

See Block 1006/30/20200001

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

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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

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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.)

The Purpose of this modification is to:

1. Formally respond to contractors' questions.

2. The bid due date remains July 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST.

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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 .

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Amendment No. 0001

Project: NP MACA 15(3)

Solicitation: 693C73-20-B-000023

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Provide a summary of responses to questions/clarifications asked by potential contractors.

2. Bid due date remains unchanged. Bids are due July30, 2020 at 2:00PM EST.

Questions / Clarifications:

The following questions were submitted to Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division regarding the project name NP MACA 15(3). The Government response or clarification is provided.

The Government’s responses are as follow:

Question/Comment:

1. QUESTION: SCR 401.03 permits that “an alternate state department of transportation asphalt concrete pavement mixture that has the same nominal maximum size aggregate, traffic level (design ESAL), asphalt binder grade as specified, and conforming to Table

401-1 may be submitted for approval.”

We have a current (within the past 12 months) state DOT (Kentucky Transportation

Cabinet) JMF that will conform to Table 401-1. This JMF is typical for what would be specified by the state DOT if this particular project were a state DOT project, based on state DOT warrants for mix type selection and compaction. However, this mix does not conform to section 703.07 of FP 14:

“For the surface course, do not use aggregates known to polish or carbonate aggregates containing less than 25 percent by mass of insoluble residue when tested according to

ASTM D3042.”, as the aggregates in the current JMF are not subjected to the insoluble residue test. Would the current state DOT JMF described in question

#1 be accepted for use on this project without conforming to section 703.07? If not, and section 703.07 would overrule the SCR, then please see question #2.

2. QUESTION: There are no local aggregate sources that perform the insoluble residue test on their materials. A regional source of dolomite is used on state DOT projects where increased polish resistance is specified, based on state DOT warrants for mix type selection and compaction. As with the locally sourced aggregates, this material is not

Amendment No. 0001 Page 3 of 3 tested for insoluble residue either. Additionally, asphalt mixtures with aggregate from the regional source have shown to provide increased polish resistance. We have a current (within the past 12 months) state DOT JMF that will conform to Table 401-1 utilizing 40% of the dolomite material and providing a higher ESAL class than specified for this project. Would the current state DOT JMF described in question #2 be accepted for use on this project without conforming to section 703.07? If not, then please see question #3.

3. If the response to question #1 and question #2 are both “No”, then please provide information as to the polish resistance values the FHWA will require so that we can source aggregate material for the asphalt mix.

4. Would the FHWA consider including a SCR for “Escalation Factors” for fuel and asphalt

(FP-14 section 109.06)?

Government Response:

1. GOVERNMENT’s RESPONSE: A polishing resistant asphalt mix is required for the project.

2. GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE: Asphalt mixes cannot be evaluated for approval until after the project award, however, utilizing 40% dolomite would provide sufficient polishing resistance.

3. GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE: See response for Question 2.

4. GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE: No escalation factor will be added to the contract.