Amendment 0004 - FW-TENN 12(1).pdf

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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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ASHBURN VA 20147

ATTN: Construction

693C73

SUITE E2-3-300

QUANTUM PARK, 22001 LOUDOUN COUNTY PKWY

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

ASHBURN VA 20147

ATTN: Acquisitions

693C73

SUITE E2-3-300

QUANTUM PARK, 22001 LOUDOUN COUNTY PKWY

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

See Block 1410/18/20230004

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)

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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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

09/13/2023

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.)

Project FW-TENN 12(1)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Amend the Special Contract Requirements (SCRs) Subsection 104.05 to add Benton County hauling route and permit information and provide additional Government Furnished

Information (GFI) for Benton County hauling route and hauling permit form.

2) Reschedule the Bid Opening date to October 31, 2023, at 2:00 pm EDT.

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 .

Amendment 0004

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Amendment No. 0004

Project FW-TENN 12(1)

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Solicitation: 693C73-24-B-000001

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Amend the Special Contract Requirements (SCRs) Subsection 104.05 to add Benton

County hauling route and permit information and provide additional Government

Furnished Information (GFI) for Benton County hauling route and hauling permit form.

2) Reschedule the Bid Opening date to October 31, 2023, at 2:00 pm EDT.

Solicitation Changes

1) Add the following to Subsection 104.05 of the SCRs (page J-2 of the J pages):

Obtain the Benton County hauling permit and use only Benton County specified roads for hauling. See the Benton County hauling route letter and hauling permit application for additional information.

2) Add the following GFI:

a. Benton County Hauling Route Letter.

b. Benton County Hauling Permit Application.

Fill Material Transportation Regulations

I. FINDINGS

A. Benton County Highway Department hereby finds that the unregulated transportation of fill material across County Roads is detrimental, or liable to be detrimental to the health, comfort, safety, convenience, or welfare of the inhabitants of Benton County.

B. Benton County Highway Department hereby finds that the transportation of fill material across County Roads is a business practice liable to be a nuisance or detrimental to the health, security, or general welfare of the people of

Benton County.

II. DEFINITIONS

A. “County Road” means all parts of roadways, maintained by Benton County and includes any ditch, slope, berm, bridge, culvert, overpass, tunnel, barricade, fence, wall, traffic control device, sign, marker, and any other structure of physical feature erected upon or maintained within or adjacent to the county right-of-way.

B. “Superintendent” means the Benton County Superintendent of Roads or his designee.

C. “Fill Operations” means removal of soil, rock, and other materials from one location and the deposit of such materials at a different location for the purpose of, or having the effect of, changing the elevation of the existing land at the deposit site.

D. “Fill Material” means the material transported between locations when conducting Fill Operations.

III. PERMIT

A. No person or entity shall transport Fill Material across County Roads without first obtaining a Fill Transportation permit issued by the Superintendent unless specifically exempted from obtaining a permit as specified herein.

B. No permit shall be required for the transportation of ten (10 or fewer loads of

Fill Material to a single site within a one hundred eighty (180) day period.

Contiguous property shall be deemed to be a single site regardless of the number of parcels or owners.

C. Permits shall be valid for the time required to complete Fill Operations not to exceed one-hundred eighty (180) days. Permit may be renewed in the same manner as the permit was originally obtained including the payment of a new application fee.

D. Permit holders shall keep records detailing the number of loads transported, the date each load was transported and the operator of the vehicles transporting the loads. Such records shall be provided within five (5) days upon the request of the Superintendent.

E. Permit holders shall be required to maintain proper drainage of County Roads and shall not create or maintain any impediment to drainage in the County right-of-way.

F. Permit holders shall report any new damage on the route covered by the permit to Superintendent of Roads.

G. Any person or entity violating the terms of the resolution shall be subject to a penalty in the amount of fifty ($50) dollars per violation with each load of Fill

Material transported without the required permit constituting a sperate violation.

H. The Superintendent may immediately suspend or revoke a permit for violations of these regulations, if the route being used for Fill Operations becomes unsafe, or if the route is likely to become unsafe if Fill Operations continue.

I. The Superintendent may temporarily suspend a permit if weather or environmental conditions make any portion of the approved route more susceptible to damage.

J. The Superintendent may suspend a permit if the Fill Operations result in damage to County Roads until such damage has been repaired to applicable

County standards at the expense of the permit holder.

K. The Superintendent may suspend a permit if the Fill Operations result in the accumulation of soil, rock, or debris on County Roads until such has been removed at the applicant’s expense and reasonable measured have been adopted to prevent a recurrence.

L. Permit holders shall notify the Superintendent in writing when Fill Operations are complete and such notification shall terminate the permit. Upon receipt of notification of the completion of Fill Operations, the Superintendent shall conduct an evaluation to determine if any damage to County Roads has occurred.

M. Nothing in this resolution shall be deemed to relieve any person or entity of liability for damaging County Roads regardless of whether a permit has been issued or is required.

N. The regulations set forth herein are supplemental to any other applicable law regarding the regulation of County Roads and the Superintendent may enforce these regulations as well as seeking other legal remedies.

O. The regulations set forth herein are in addition to applicable County zoning and other regulations and applicants shall be required to comply with all such regulations.

IV. APPLICATION, FEES & COSTS

A. The fee for obtaining a Fill Transportation Permit shall be one hundred ($100) dollars per project as determined by the Benton County Road Superintendent.

B. Applications shall identify the routes within Benton County to be used for the transportation of Fill Material and upon the issuance of a permit, only those routes shall be utilized.

C. Applications shall identify by name and address all individuals or entities that will be transporting Fill Material in Benton County.

D. Applicants shall provide a written acknowledgment from all individuals or entities transporting Fill Material in Benton County of the receipt of a copy of these regulations.

E. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the Superintendent shall inspect the County

Roads identified in the application to evaluate the existing state of repair and document existing damage or substandard conditions. The permit applicant has the option of accompanying the Superintendent during the inspection and requesting that areas of concern to be documented.

F. If evaluation of existing road conditions requires the services of the County’s engineer, the applicant will be responsible for such expense.

G. If the Superintendent determines the proposed route requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades in order for the Fill Operations to be safely conducted or prevent damage to County Roads, no permit shall be issued until the needed work is completed at the applicant’s expense.

V. LETTER OF CREDIT

A. Fill Operations that will result in more than fifty (50) round trip vehicle loads or that will last more than thirty (30) days will be required to post an irrevocable letter of credit to assure that the cost of any damage to County

Roads is not borne by Benton County. The amount of the letter of credit will be determined in consultation with the County engineer and will take into account the length of the route on County Roads and other relevant factors. A letter of credit may be required for routes that include chip and seal roads regardless of the number of vehicle loads and the Superintendent may prohibit the use of routes on chip and seal roads for more than fifty (50) loads.

B. Notwithstanding the number of loads being transported, the Superintendent may revoke a permit until an adequate letter of credit is presented if it is determined that the Fill Operations are causing damage to County Roads.

C. A letter of credit shall provide a location within Benton County or a neighboring county where the letter of credit may be drawn upon and shall only require Benton County to notify the issuer of the letter of credit that liability has been incurred in order to draw on the letter of credit.

D. Any required letter of credit shall be irrevocable until it is released by the

Benton County Highway Department Superintendent.

E. If the Superintendent is required to draw on the letter of credit due to damage to County Roads, The Fill Transportation Permit shall be suspended until the damage is repaired and the Superintendent determines that an adequate letter of credit remains in place.

F. Letter of credit will be released only upon the completion of any necessary repairs, payment of all amounts owed by applicant, and a final inspection of the route to determine that any damage has been addressed.

BENTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

3360 HIGHWAY 70 BYPASS

CAMDEN, TENNESSEE 38320

731-584-6145/FAX 731-584-9317

bentoncohyd@gmail.com

FILL MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION (FMT) PERMIT

ALL applications for FMT PERMIT REQUIRE REVIEW AND APPROVAL FROM Benton

County Highway Department Superintendent.

ALL applications must comply with sections: I, II, III, IV and V of this resolution.

1. Applicant’s Name ______________________________________________

Applicant’s Address:____________________________________________

Applicant’s Phone___________________ Cell Phone__________________

2. Does this tract of land front a State or County Road? __________________

3. Truck Route to and from constructions site __________________________

And bar pit. ___________________________________________________

4. Owner’s Name_______________________ Ph #______________________

Property Address_______________________________________________

Subdivision_________________________ Lot # ______________________

5. Is property in a wetland or flood land? Yes ___ No____. IF yes, you must obtain a TDEC permit.

6. I, ______________________, do certify that I have received the Benton County FMT regulations, and I understand that the consequences of not following these regulations may result in the permit being revoked.

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