Amend 007 - AG-0261-S-12-0004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

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

007 2/22/2012

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

SW IDAHO-NEVADA ACQUISTION CENTER

1249 S VINNELL WAY STE 200

BOISE, ID 83709-1663

CONTRACTING OFFICER - USDA ,USFS, SWINAC

c/o SPRING MTNS. NATIONAL REC. AREA

4701 N. TORREY PINES DRIVE

LAS VEGAS, NV 89130

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

AG-0261-S-12-0004

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11/22/2011

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 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 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 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

Project Title: Desert View Overlook Rehabilitation

Purpose of Amendment: 1) To answer FINAL questions posed by vendors. No further questions will be accepted.

Receipt of Offers: The date, time, and receipt of proposals remains unchanged - Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 3:00 PM PST. The place for receipt of offers remains the same.

Acknowledgment: See Block 11 above regarding how to acknowledge this amendment. The acknowledgement must be received at the place designated for receipt of offers (see Block 19 of the Solicitation, Offer, and Award, Standard Form 1442).

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)

Margaret S. Schafer

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

Amendment 007 AG-0261-S-12-0004 – Desert View Overlook

1. Answers to Final Questions posed by Vendors:

Q – 1. Item 20415 Unsuitable Excavation – Is the Unsuitable Excavation to be for work at the Parking Area below the existing pavement and on the existing slope? Is the Select Borrow to replace the excavation incidental to this item, or is the Select Borrow included in Item 20815 Select Borrow?

Answer: Item 20415 is for existing embankment below pavement at Desert View.

Item 20815 is as it says the new embankment under new asphalt pavement and backfill behind MSE wall.

Q – 2. Item 20504 Rock Blasting – Is this item anticipated to be used at the Trail, or the Parking areas?

Answer: Item 20504 was put in for possible blasting at parking area or the trail.

Contractor is responsible for determining areas and how much is needed.

Q – 3. Item 20815 Select Borrow – Does the Select Borrow include material for the MSE Wall Backfill, the Trail retaining wall backfill, material to replace the Unsuitable Excavation, and the 12” Borrow shown below the pavement?

Answer: See answer to Q-1. There is no select borrow for the trail. Contractor to conserve all suitable excavation for backfill. The 12-inch borrow shown below the pavement is incidental to another item.

Q – 4. 32455 Aggregate Base – I have a substantially larger qty than shown.

Does the Aggregate Base Item include all required Agg Base below the AC pavement, sidewalk, and curb?

Answer: We have recalculated the aggregate base and will be modifying the quantity to 405 cubic yards.

Q – 5. 60258B 24” RCP – Is the required Conc End Section per sheet C-504 incidental to the 24” RCP?

Answer: Yes.

Q – 6. Will you please tell us where to find the definitions for the abbreviation on the bid schedule under the heading of Method of Measure?

Answer: Refer to Sections 101 and 109 within both the Standard and Supplemental Specifications.

Q – 7. Item number 20503 Rock Blasting, if we are able to use excavators and do not have to blast do we still get paid for our Lump Sum Quantity for the Rock Blasting Bid Item?

Answer: Rock Blasting was added to the contract, if it is needed. The contractor shall determine by site investigation if it is needed. There will be no payment for rock blasting if it is not needed and not used.

Q – 8. What is the difference between Contract Quantity and Actual Quantity?

Answer: Contract Quantity replaced the old Design Quantity. Actual Quantity is still the same. The rules for any adjustment are found in Section 109 and the

FAR.

Q – 9 Item # 25802 – Colored Reinforced Concrete Retaining Wall, Class C Concrete, Stamped Finish (Trial) – Please provide the integral color and stamped pattern that is intended to be used on the cast in place retaining walls.

Answer: The color has not yet been decided and will be provided at the pre-work meeting. The stamped pattern will resemble rock – contractor submittals will be evaluated by the Forest Service.

Q – 10 The typical sections for the Retaining wall (Sheets C-607 & C-608) show a minimum geogrid membrane embedment length and a minimum area for the reinforced backfill. The Parking Area Cross Sections show the existing slope to be near the toe of the wall. If the existing grade and/or bedrock is encountered within the reinforced backfill area, will the rock need to be excavated, or will the geogrid embed length be revised and the bedrock left in place?

Answer: Any grade or bedrock encountered within the reinforced backfill area will need to be excavated. The geogrid embed length will not be revised/reduced.

Q – 11 If the bedrock and existing rock fill needs to be removed and replaced with Reinforced Backfill will this work be paid under the items:

20415 – Unsuitable Excavation 20504 – Rock Blasting 20815 – Select Borrow

Answer: Yes.

Q – 12 Looking at the new schedule of items, there are two sections. B-1- Schedule of Items (Base Items) & B-1-Schedule of Items (Optional Items). If the Optional Items are taken, are these cost and quantities associated with the Optional Items to replace the matching items listed in the Base Items or are they an additive to the Base Item quantities and costs? All of the Item Numbers of the

Optional Items Schedule, with the exception of Rock Blasting, match the Item Numbers listed on the Base Items Schedule.

Answer: The optional item is additive and priced separately.

Q – 13 Bid Item 61711 Interpretative Sign Railing at Turnarounds – Who is responsible for the Interpretative signs?

Answer: A separate contract/contractor is responsible for the Interpretive Signs.

Q – 14 Bid Items 63320A : 63320D, Who supplies the signs?

Answer: Traffic signs (Stop, Scenic Overlook, One Way, Do Not Enter, etc.) will be provided by the contractor.

2. Make the following correction on the Schedule of Items - Pay Item No. 32455:

Delete the following Line Item:

32455 Aggregate Base, Nevada State DOT, ¾” Minus Gradation, Compaction Method E (Commercial Source)

CQ CY 326 $________ $________

Replace with:

32455 Aggregate Base, Nevada State DOT, ¾” Minus Gradation, Compaction Method E (Commercial Source)

CQ CY 405 $________ $________