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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 telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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PHOENIX AZ 85005-6457

DSW

PO BOX 6457

DESERT SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE

US DOE/WESTERN AREA POWER

WAPA (DSW)

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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

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

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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 date, 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.)

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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)

Joy Lynn Trujillo

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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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 .

05/14/2018

Solicitation No. 89503118BWA000003 Amendment 0004

The purpose of this amendment is to post questions and answers.

A. The following contractor questions were raised, and the answers are provided below:

Question 1: Amendment 3 states: “Contractor furnished electrical equipment shall be qualified to the requirements of IEEE Std. 693-2005, and shall meet the requirements of the Moderate seismic qualification level (with the exception of the 345kV surge arresters which shall meet the requirements of the Low seismic qualification level).” Historically Western has required only switches to meet this requirement. The specification language implies ALL electrical equipment. Are the IEEE Std. 693-2005 “Moderate Seismic” requirements applicable to ALL electrical equipment(s) not specifically identified as “Low Seismic”?

• Please identify which items Western considers equipment i.e. Transformers, Motor operators, etc.

Answer 1: The 345-kV surge arresters and associated supports are the only items that are being exempted from the seismic requirements listed in Division 9 of the project specifications (moderate level). As a minimum, the 345-kV surge arresters and associated supports must meet the low level seismic requirements.

Question 2: This project requires extensive civil works. A large portion of the construction will be completed adjacent to energized bus and transit through energized areas will be required. To provide the best value to Western, an summary of Western’s practical application of Best Practices regarding the supervision of Non-Qualified Electrical Workers (Civil Contractor) would be appreciated as it has a significant impact on project cost. Will Western please paraphrase the expectations for the supervision of Non-Qualified Electrical Workers (Non-QEW) at the Liberty Substation.

• Will escorts be required for Non-QEW’s (Civil Contractor)?

• If so, Is there a ratio of Safety Watchers to Non-QEW’s required by WAPA?

• If so; Can a visual barrier (colored ropes) be erected to create work area and a lane of travel to the entry gate that does not require the direct supervision or escorting of Non-QEW’s by a Safety Watcher(s)?

• Assuming Safety Watchers are required and visual barriers are not acceptable to Western; Are there any acceptable methods previously employed that are both acceptable to Western and applicable to this project that will reduce the ratio of Safety Watchers to Non-QEW’s (Civil contractor workers) on the project.

Answer 2: The contractor must comply with OSHA requirements and WAPA’s Construction Standards. In particular, Construction Standards 1.4.14 and 1.4.16 provide some specific guidance. As a reminder, minimum approach distances are 15’-4” for 345 kV; 13’-0” for 230 kV; and 10’-0” for 69 kV or lower voltages. Contractor personnel will not be allowed inside the control building without being escorted full time by a qualified WAPA representative.

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Question 3: Material to be removed and disposed of… Does the Equipment to be removed and disposed of by the Contractor (specifically the “ Three (3) 345-kV, single-phase power circuit breakers…”, and “Three (3) 345-kV surge arrester designated AU1B1, AU1B2 and AU1B3”) contain oil with PCB’s or any other hazardous materials that would require special handling?

Answer 3: The 230-kV power breaker being replaced and the set of three (3) 345-kV single-phase power circuit breakers being removed contain SF-6 gas.

B. The date and time for bid opening remains unchanged. Bid opening is May 22, 2018 at

2:00 P.M. local time.