amendment_004_.doc

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Contracting Officer

USDA, Forest Service

P.O. Box 21628

Juneau, AK 99802-1628 Contracting Officer

USDA, Forest Service

P.O. Box 21628

Juneau, AK 99802-1628

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

June 13, 2016

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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 & date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not ex-tended

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, & returning 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 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

Snakey Lakes Roads -AG-0112-S-16-0012 The purpose of amendment 004 is to address questions (below) and add an attachment, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

The dimensions for the glulam material (item#9) is different than in the solicitation.

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.

DELLA KOELLING, Contracting Officer

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 Prescribed by GSA Questions and Anwers for Snakey Lakes

Could you address the following notes on the plans? They appear on sheet 4&5, the Hamilton Bridge Rehabilitation sheets.

5. PRESERVATIVE TREATMENTSHALLBE COPPER NAPTHENA1E IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWPA CI AND C2 ABOVE GROUND USE.

Q. We have only used Penta-A on the EZ-Bridges in the past. There is two types of CuNa available light oil treatment or heavy oil treatment. Which one is required for this project if the CuNa is required. The CuNa specified is double the cost of Penta-A and very few treatment plants on the west coast offer it. Penta-A and CuNa carry the identical AWPA use category, UC3B,UC4A, etc. for the intended use (above ground).

A. Copper Naphthenate (CuN) is specified for use over fish streams in this solicitation. Type C (light oil) is the preferred treatment method though Type A (heavy oil) is acceptable. The use category for this application is UC3B, Coastal Douglas Fir.

9. REMOVE AND REPLACE CURB RISER BLOCKS AND FELLOE GUARDS (CURBS), NEW RISER BLOCKS AND CURBS SHALL BE GLUED LAMINATED TIMBER – GLULAM Q. The dimensions given for the glue-Laminated curb rails and blocks are solid-sawn (timber) dimensions. Glu-lams standard depths are 1-1/2” increments, standard widths are 3-1/8” 5-1/8” 6-3/4” 8-3/4” 10-3/4”. Please provide desired dimensions in standard Glu-lam sizes.

A. The Curb risers shall be 10-3/4” wide x 16.5” high

The curb rails shall be 10-3/4” wide x 9” high

Glued-laminated members shall be Doug Fir conforming to the American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC) 117-04, combination symbol 3 and shall be manufactured for wet conditions and industrial appearance.

I I. REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL PRESERVATIVE-TREATED CROSS TIES, NEW CROSS TIES SHALL BE TREATED DENSE NO. 1 GRADE OR BETTER Q. Dense #1 grade is one of the highest grades of structural lumber and is difficult to procure and have extended lead times. #1 Doug-Fir is the highest grade used in a Hamilton Bridge in the past.

A. Please see attached document, AASHTO LRFD Design Specs Table 8.4..1.1.4-1. Size classification Beams and Stringers, specifications for this solicitation are for “Dense No. 1”.