AMENDMENT_1_PORCUPINE_WATER_SYSTEM.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 1

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

Amendment No. 1 26 July 2017

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-17-0001

9B. DATED (see item 11) 07/17/2017

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) N/A

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 52.243-4 Changes

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: 52.243-1

[ ] D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority)

E. Contractor [ X ] is, [ ] is not required to sign this document and return ___1__ ___ copy(s) to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

REFER TO CONTRACT NO. AG-0261-S-17-0001, PORCUPINE WATER SYSTEM PROJECT 2017 AND AMEND AS

FOLLOWS:

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. MORTHLAND , 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)

PRESCRIBED BY GSA/PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

PORCUPINE WATER SYSTEM PROJECT 2017 –

AG-0261-S-17-0001

Amendment #1

During the pre-bid meeting an attempt was made to highlight areas on the drawings to help define the scope of work and things that may be unique to the project. The noted items are not inclusive of all contract requirements and the contractor is responsible to thoroughly review all contract documents including drawings and specifications.

Drawings

Sheet 2 of 14:

Delete the schedule of items shown on sheet 2. The bid schedule in the solicitation on pages 1 and 2 is the correct schedule.

Project Description shall add a second optional item for the new well as indicated on page 4 of the solicitation, C.1.

Questions and Answers

Q: What are the allowed work hours?

A: Unless otherwise approved, work hours shall be between 08:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Q: Is overnight camping allowed onsite?

A: Yes, the Forest Service will authorize camping during the course of the project for up to two trailers.

Q: What utilities are available onsite?

A: Vault toilet facilities are available, when the water system is operational it is available for drinking and minor amounts, up to 500 gallons per day, for construction. Power is not available.

Q: What fencing is required for excavations?

A: During the day caution tape plus monitoring is appropriate for excavations. If an excavation is to remain open overnight the excavated area shall be fenced to prevent public access to the site in accordance with specification 312000, paragraph 3.6 D.

Q: What information is available on the well to be abandoned?

A: The well log for the existing well, one to be abandoned, is attached. It has been filled up with dirt to approximately 45 feet below the top of the casing. The well shall be abandoned by cutting off the well casing 3 feet below the finished ground, pouring bentonite into the well until there is 1 to 3 feet of space left in the casing, and then capping with a concrete cap.

The hole shall then be buried and then graded smooth over the well. All bentonite and concrete used for this item is included in the lump sum quantity for the well abandonment and shall not be paid for separately.

Q: Is it possible to turn off the water into the Diamondfield Jack Parking Lot?

A: Yes, the water can be shut-off to the parking area. The Contractor shall notify the Forest Service 72 hours prior to needing the water turned off.

Q: On sheet 4 of the Drawings what happens if the existing 2-inch waterline is encountered prior to the location shown on the plans.

A: Visiting with the designer it is not possible to shorten the length of the 6-inch oversized pipe as it is necessary for contact time. If the line is encountered sooner the contractor shall install a new 2-inch line in the same trench that runs parallel to the new 6-inch line. This may be possible for approximately 80 feet. There shall be no change in contract price if this situation occurs.

Q: How should the project be bid for bedding and pipe zone material?

A: Items 221100-1 and 221100-2 indicate the pipe zone and bedding material is included in the waterline pricing. The contractor shall bid the project assuming 100% bedding imported and 40% pipe zone import. If more than 40% of pipe zone is needed this will be treated as an item needing a contract modification. The contractor shall be required to sort material that has less than 10% by weight of unsuitable pipe zone material if the sorting makes the material suitable for pipe zone material.

Q: Does topsoil and gravel need to be conserved?

A: Yes, topsoil and gravel shall be conserved and replaced in their respective locations.

Q: What sources exist for commercial bedding and pipe zone sources?

A: There are several private pits at the bottom of Rock Creek along Base Line Road.

PREBID NOTES