amend_2.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

Two (2) February 3, 2009

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

Tongass National Forest Fed. Bldg., 648 Mission St.

Ketchikan, AK 99901

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0116-S-09-0020

Eight Fathom Cabin

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01/20/2009

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.

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 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.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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 is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

Grading Rules Revision and additional responses to Contractor’s Questions.

This solicitation closing date is NOT extended.

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Tonya Rymer, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AG-0116-S-09-0020 Eight Fathom Cabin Page 2 Amendment No. 2

GRADING RULES REVISION:

A. Softwood lumber shall be graded in accordance with the latest edition of "Grading Rules for Western Lumber" by Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) or “Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber” by West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (WCLIB). Furnish lumber bearing a recognized grading bureau mark; or a "Certificate of Grade" may be substituted.

In lieu of a grade stamp for Alaska Yellow Cedar, Alaska Hemlock and Alaska Spruce, the Contractor may submit a letter on company letterhead stating (1) the grade of the lumber and (2) that the lumber has been visually graded by a company employee who has held a grading certificate within the previous five years. Include a copy of the employee’s grading credentials with the letter.

Question 1) Is a slump test sufficient for concrete?

Answer: Yes, a slump test is sufficient.

Question 2) Is the contractor required to hire a test lab to come out to do the slump test?

Answer: No, the contractor is required to do testing per Specification. Section 03000.3.08.

Question 3) Does commence work mean we must have materials on site and be working on location?

Answer: Not necessarily, we expect the contractor to begin some kind of work, although that could be ordering materials, etc.

Question 4) What is deck top material (yellow cedar or 4x8 decking)? If rough-cut yellow cedar then does it need grade stamped?

Answer: Refer to Specification Section 133400.Part2.(f), “The deck shall be rough sawn Alaska Yellow Cedar, grade #2 or better. Wood foundation member shall be pressure treated for ground contact.”

Question 5) What are the bonding requirements for this job? In addition, what are the required liability amounts and categories?

Answer: A bid bond is not required with the contractor’s proposal to the solicitation.

Upon award, however, payment and performance bonds are to be provided within 15 days of notice of award. Other required liability amounts and categories were not specified but FAR Clause 52.236-7 was incorporated by reference which indicates that a contractor must be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

Question 6) Are boulders available on site to block the trail?

Answer: Yes, see Section H.7 Government Supplied Materials.

Question 7) Is the contractor supposed to dig the outhouse hole?

Answer: Yes, see Section J – drawing sheet 2 regarding the outhouse.