AMENDMENT_1.pdf

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 4

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applic.)

Amendment No. 1 08/20/2013

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

USDA Forest Service SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Center 1249 South Vinnell Way, Suite 200 Boise, ID 83709-1663

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

[X] AG-0261-S-13-0099

9B. DATED (see item 11) 08/08/2013

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (see item 13)

CODE FACILITY

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[X] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended, [ X ] 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 copy(s) 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 amend-ment 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 applicable)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

[ ] A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS PURSUANT TO: FAR 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions

The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the Contract Order Number 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. Contractor [ ] is, [X ] is not required to sign this document and return _____ ___ copy(s) to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

REFER TO STANLEY LAKE TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2013, Sawtooth NRA, SOLICITATION DATED 08/08/2013 and amend as follows:

1. SEE ATTACHED

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remain 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)

Karen L. Morthlland , Contracting Officer 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

__________________________ BY:________________________

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 SF 30 (REV. 10/83)

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AMENDMENT #1

Stanley Lake Trail Improvements Project

The following changes have been made to the plans and specifications for the above named project. Please incorporate the following information into your bid.

Part I – Schedule Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.2 Project Location

Under the first sentence of this subsection, replace “State Highway #215” with “State Highway #21”.

Part I – Schedule Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Add the following new Subsection to the end of this section:

“C.7 Use of Premises

Dedicated camping for contract personnel for this project will be limited to the Stanley Lake Pit, at the Contractor’s option. If this site is used then the Contractor shall supply the number of toilet facilities (porta-potty) necessary for the amount of personnel who will be camping in the pit site. All vehicles, campers, and equipment staying in this site shall not be visible from Forest Service Road #455.”

Section J-2: Supporting Document – A (Specifications)

Under SECTION 105 – Control of Material, Subsection 105.02 Material Sources, add the following:

(b) Contractor-located sources.

Riprap material meeting the size requirements for this contract may be available from another construction project that is currently underway along State Highway 75 between Stanley and Challis. There is no guarantee that material obtained from this potential source meets the requirements of this contract. Contact Brian Caldwell, Project Manager for Knife River, at 208.870.1325 for additional information.

Contractor is responsible for all applicable costs and fees required of materials obtained from this potential source.

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Section J-3: Supporting Document – B (Drawings & Maps)

Overall Project Layout Plan Sheet 2 of 5

Under “GENERAL NOTES:”, add the following new Note 6:

“6. The Stanley Lake Trailhead Parking Lot is available for use in storing equipment and materials for the project construction, at the location and size as approved by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall ensure that minimal space is occupied to still allow parking for trail users during the course of the project construction. Equipment and materials shall be properly secured during construction, including weekends, to ensure safety and protection of trail users.”

Pre-Bid Meeting Questions/Answers

Q: Is camping allow on-site?

A: See Amendment.

Q: Can equipment and materials be staged in the Trailhead parking lot?

A: See Amendment.

Q: The quantities for riprap seem low based on the work.

A: The riprap quantities noted in the Schedule of Items reflect only the riprap required for constructing culvert headwall end protection. Riprap required for construction of new turnpikes and reconstruction of existing turnpikes is incidental to those respective bid items. This is the same for all other work/materials required under these work items. Pointed to the measurement and payment sections for the riprap, crushed surfacing, geotextile fabric, geocell, excavation, and other pertinent sections.

Q: Is erosion control required for this project?

A: Yes. Pointed to Section 157 of the Special Provisions.

Q: What geocell product did we have in mind during the project design?

A: Pointed to Section 730 of the Special Provisions. Physical requirements are provided, so as long as the geocell meets these requirements, it should be an approved equal.

Q: What are the compaction requirements for this project?

A: Pointed to Section 301.05 of the Special Provisions.