AMENDMENT 1 GALENA OVERLOOK AG-0267-S-09-0015.pdf

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 19

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

Amendment No. 1 06/26/2009

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-0267-S-09-0015

9B. DATED (see item 11)

06/08/2009

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 GALENA OVERLOOK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, , Sawtooth SNRA, FBO SOLICITATION DATED JUNE 8, 2009 and amend as follows:

1. See attached documents

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)

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

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Galena Overlook Reconstruction Project

AG-0267-S-09-0015

Amendment #1

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

Entire Solicitation

Amend as follows:

Delete the word “HDPE”.

Schedule of Items

Replace the schedule of items on page 6, 7, and 8 with the amended schedule of items.

Addition of option #9.

Section C.1

Addition of Option 9 for powder coat railings as follows:

Option 9: Powder Coat Railings: Work shall include supplying and installing powder coated tubular steel guard rail (along sidewalk), tubular steel guardrail (plaza parapet wall over cap stones), and handrail for stairs and ramps. Square tube railing, angle backing, and the mesh shall all be powder coated. If option is awarded specification section 099113 is deleted from the specifications.

Section L.5

Paragraph (e) amend as follows:

Replace “Custer County” with “Blaine County”.

Drawings

Sheet 7 of 13, Entire sheet amend as follows if option 9 is awarded:

Replace wording on the sheet “EXTERIOR PAINT FINISH” with “POWDER

COAT FINISH”.

Sheet 7 of 13, Pilaster detail amend as follows::

Replace wording “1/4” BACKER BOARD MOUNT ON 2” x 8” WOOD

FRAMING BASE” with “1/2” BACKER BOARD MOUNT ON 2” x 8” WOOD FRAMING BASE”. This change corresponds with what is currently in the specifications.

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Sheet 8 of 13, Parapet wall site I.D. Sign and Mounting Detail amend as follows:

Plan View – Delete 4, ½” X 8” steel dowels. Intent is for the sign to be a solid granite sign.

Elevation View – Delete “HDPE SIGN (LOWER HALF)” note and leader.

HDPE Sign Framing (Lower Sign Half) Detail – Delete detail.

Side View – Delete vertical dowels.

- Delete “HDPE Sign (LOWER HALF)” note and leader.

- Still desired to have the chamfered edge between the upper and lower parts of the sign.

Sheet 9 of 13, Hand-Tooled Contraction Joint Detail amend as follows:

Contraction Joint Depth – Delete “1/4R” and replace with “1/4D”.

Sheet 9 of 13, Rockery Retaining Wall, Curb, and Sidewalk amend as follows:

Delete arrow pointing to toe of retaining wall “KEY IN STONE 1/3 DEPTH” and replace arrow and wording with “KEY IN STONE 1/2 DEPTH”. This corresponds with note #3 on this detail.

Sheet 10 of 13, Stair and Hand Rail Detail and Ramp Hand Rail Detail amend as follows:

Delete “1 ½” DIAMETER STEEL TUBE HAND RAIL WITH EXTERIOR

PAINT COATING” and replace with “1 ½” x 1 ½” x 3/16” STRUCTURAL STEEL TUBING RAIL WITH POWDER COATED FINISH”. Intent of this change is to have consistency of square tubing between the guard rail and hand rails.

Sheet 10 of 13, Entire sheet amend as follows if option #9 is awarded::

Replace wording on the sheet “EXTERIOR PAINT COATING” with

“POWDER COAT FINISH”.

Sheet 12 of 13, Note 7 amend as follows:

Delete “RETROFLECTIVE”.

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Specifications

ADD AND/OR DELETE THE FOLLOWING FROM SECTION 013300 –

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Under Part 3, under paragraph 3.2 add the following to the submittal table:

099114 Powder Coating Systems 1.2A Powder Coating Plan 099114 Powder Coating Systems 1.2B Application Firm 099114 Powder Coating Systems 1.2C Quality Control Plan 099114 Powder Coating Systems 1.2D Color Selection Samples 099114 Powder Coating Systems 1.2E Assembly Plan 101416 Major Site Identification

(Granite) Sign 1.3B Granite Submittal

ADD AND/OR DELETE THE FOLLOWING FROM SECTION 024100 –

WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL:

Under Part 3, under paragraph 3.1.C add the following wording after “Pole”:

“Creek”.

ADD AND/OR DELETE THE FOLLOWING FROM SECTION 033000 – CAST-

IN-PLACE CONCRETE:

Under Part 1, delete paragraph 1.3.E and replace with the following:

Concrete Color Sample: Prepare a 5’ x 5’ x 3” minimum colored, stamped, sealed concrete sample with antiquing agent for the parking lot islands AND the plaza and sidewalks. This sample must be available within 220 miles of Stanley, Idaho for the Forest Service to view. Provide one contraction joint in the sample.

Under Part 2, add paragraph 2.5.B.3 with the following:

3. Water-Reducing/Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M, Type D.

ADD SPECIFICATION SECTION 099114 – POWDER COATINGS

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See attached specification.

ADD AND/OR DELETE THE FOLLOWING FROM SECTION 101400 –

SIGNS:

Under Part 2, under paragraph 2.1.A.3. delete the following:

“retroflective”

ADD AND/OR DELETE THE FOLLOWING FROM SECTION 101416 –

MAJOR SITE IDENTIFICATION (GRANITE/HDPE) SIGN:

Add paragraph 1.3B

B. Granite Submittal: Submit a 5” x 5” sample of the granite for approval.

Under Part 2, under paragraph 2.1.D. amend as follows:

Delete second sentence and replace with “Major Site Identification Sign:

Granite – Single Sided.”

Under Part 2, delete paragraph 2.2B.

Under Part 3, delete paragraph 3.1C.

Questions and Answers

Q: What camping facilities may be provided to the contractor?

A: One self-contained trailer may be allowed for overnight camping on the site. Other camping will not be provided by the Forest Service.

Q: It is noted in the schedule of items for a 3/8” asphalt overlay. This may be difficult to obtain. Will a State approved ½” mix be allowed?

A: Yes. Specification section 0321200, paragraph 2.2.A.3 includes that the asphalt mix may be a “State Department of Transportation approved mix design. The mix design shall have a history of satisfactory performance in geographical area where project is located.”

Q: Does the concrete coloring need to be an integral part of the concrete or may surface coloring be used?

A: Specification Section 033000, paragraph 2.5.C.2 & 3 requires the coloring to be integral in the concrete and an antiquing release be used.

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Q: What permitting needs to be accomplished with the Idaho Transportation Department?

A: The Idaho Transportation Department has been involved throughout the design process and the Forest Service plans to submit and have an approved encroachment permit by the notice to proceed date of August 03, 2009.

Q: When will options be awarded and will the time be extended for these options?

A: Options will be awarded or not awarded on the date the base is awarded and time will not be extended or shortened depending on the number of options awarded.

Q: Does the concrete need to be free of materials with deleterious reacvtivity to alkali in cement?

A: Yes.

Q: Will a hydration stabilizer be allowed as an admixture in the concrete?

A: A hydration stabilizer must meet ASTM C 494 Type B or D. Submit in the mix design for approval.

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USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

BETHINE AND FRANK CHURCH OVERLOOK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

SECTION 099114 - POWDER COATINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Powder coating systems.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Project specific powder coating plan including product data. Plan shall include:

1. Product characteristics.

2. Surface preparation instructions and recommendations.

3. Plan for pre-heating, powder coating application, curing, and shop and field coating repair.

4. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

5. Application methods.

6. Cautions.

B. Application Firm: Name, location, and contact information (mail address, phone, and e-mail) for the firm performing the powder coating application.

C. Quality control (QC) programs established and followed by the firm performing the powder coating operation. Forms to document inspection and testing of the coatings as part of the QC program shall be included in the submittal.

D. Selection Samples: Submit a complete set of color chips that represent the full range of manufacturer's color samples available.

E. Assembly plan that will minimize the amount of field repairs.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A Coating Protection for Shipping, Storage and Field Erection: After curing and final acceptance, coated assemblies shall be protected with multiple layers of bubble wrap, or other protective wrapping materials specified in the project specific powder coating plan as approved by the Contracting Officer.

B Storage and Shipping: Each assembly shall be separated from other assemblies by expanded polystyrene spacers and other spacing materials as specified in the project specific powder coating plan as approved by the Contracting Officer.

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C Handling: After erection, all coating damage due to the Contractor’s shipping, storage, handling, and erection operations shall be repaired by the Contractor, at no additional expense to the Contracting Agency, in accordance with the project specific powder coating plan as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not apply coatings under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Option #9: Work shall include supplying and installing powder coated tubular steel guard rail (along sidewalk), tubular steel guardrail (plaza parapet wall over cap stones), and handrail for stairs and ramps. Square tube railing, angle backing, and the mesh shall all be powder coated. If option is awarded Specification Section 099113 is deleted from the specifications.

Part 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 APPLICATIONS

A Surfaces To Be Coated:

1. Metal: Galvanized, Ferrous Metal, Tubular Steel, Woven Rod Screen Mesh

2.2 POWDER COATING MATERIALS FOR COATING GALVANIZED

SURFACES

A. Two component system with epoxy primer coat and polyester finish coat from the same manufacturer.

1. Epoxy primer coat shall conform to the following requirements:

Property Specification Performance Requirement Adhesion ASTM D 3359 Method B 5B (no failure) Flexibility ASTM D 522 Method B Pass 1/8” mandrel bend Pencil Hardness ASTM D 3363 H Plus Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 1.25 minimum

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2. Polyester Finish Coat: Conform to American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Specification 2604.

B. Degassing additives may be added as necessary to prevent pin holes in the finish coat. The degassing additives shall be added in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation.

2.3 MATERIALS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Galvanized:

1. All metal shall be galvanized prior to priming. Prior to the galvanizing operation, the Contractor shall identify to the galvanizer the specific assemblies and surfaces receiving the powder coating after galvanizing, to ensure that the galvanizing method used on the assemblies is compatible with subsequent application of a powder coating system. Specifically, such assemblies shall neither be water-quenched, nor receive a chromate conversion coating, as part of the galvanizing operation.

Part 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Do not begin application of coatings until substrates have been properly prepared.

3.2 SURFACE PREPARATION:

A. Galvanized surfaces receiving the powder coating shall be cleaned and prepared for coating in accordance with ASTM D 6386, and the project specific powder coating plan as approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Assemblies conforming to the ASTM D 6386 definition for newly galvanized steel shall receive surface smoothing and surface cleaning in accordance with AST D 6386 Section 5, and surface preparation in accordance with ASTM D 6386 Section 5.4.1.

C. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of all surface cleaning and preparation activities, and shall provide the Contracting Officer opportunity to perform quality assurance inspection, at the completion of surface cleaning and preparation activities prior to beginning powder coating application.

3.3 APPLICATION AND CURING

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A. After surface preparation, the two component powder coating shall be applied in accordance with the powder coating manufacturer’s recommendations, the project specific powder coating manufacturer’s recommendations, the project specific approved powder coating plan, and as follows:

1. Pre-heat: The pre-heat shall be sufficient to prevent pin holes from forming in the finished coating system.

2. Apply the epoxy primer coat, followed by a partial cure.

3. Apply coat of polyester finish coat, followed by partial cure.

4. Apply second coat of polyester finish coat, followed by a finish cure.

3.4 TESTING

A The firm performing the powder coating operation shall conduct, or make arrangements for, QC testing on all assemblies receiving powder coating for this project, in accordance with the powder coating firm’s QC program. Testing may be performed on coated surfaces of production fabricated items, or on a representative test panel coated alongside the production fabricated items being coated. There shall be a minimum of one set of tests representing each cycle of production fabricated items coated and cured. Repair of damaged coatings on production fabricated items shall be the responsibility of the firm applying the powder coating, and shall be in accordance with the project specific powder coating plan as approved by the Engineer. At a minimum, the QC testing shall test for the following requirements:

1. Visual inspection for the presence of coating holidays, and other unacceptable surface imperfections.

2. Coating thickness measurement in accordance with Section 6-07.3(5). The minimum thickness of the epoxy primer coating, initial polyester coat, and polyester finish coating shall be 3 mils each.

3. Hardness testing in accordance with ASTM D 3363, with the finish coat providing a minimum hardness value of H.

4. Adhesion testing in accordance with ASTM D 4541 for 400 psi minimum adhesion for the complete two component coating system.

5. Powder Coating Institute (PCI) #8 recommended procedure for solvent cure test.

B. Documentation- The results of the QC testing shall be documented in a QC report, and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. Access - The Contracting Officer shall be provided notice and access to all assemblies at the powder coating facility for the purposes of Contracting Agency acceptance inspection, including notice and access to witness all hardness and adhesion testing performed by the firm conducting the QC testing.

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D. Rejection - Assemblies not meeting the specification requirements will be subject to rejection by the Contracting Offcier. Rejected assemblies shall be repaired or re-coated by the Contractor, at no additional expense to the Contracting Agency, in accordance with the project specific powder coating plan as approved by the Engineer until the assemblies satisfy the acceptance testing requirements.

E. Approval - Assemblies shall not be shipped from the powder coating firm’s facility to the project site until the Contractor receives the Contracting Officer’s approval of the QC Report and assembly inspection performed by the Contracting Officer.

END OF SECTION

JUNE 2009

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REVISED SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION

METHO

D OF

MEAS UNIT

QUAN

TITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

Base Bid

010250

Construction Staking LSQ LS

1 $ XXXXX $

011900 Mobilization LSQ LS 1 $ XXXXX $

024102 Removal and Disposal of Existing Structures

LSQ LS 1 $ XXXXX $

029020 Rockery Retaining Wall (Sidewalk Support – Government Furnished)

AQ SF 220 $ $

033000 -1

Concrete – Sidewalks/Plaza (4” Thick, Colored/Stamped, Includes Thickening for Railing)

AQ SY 476 $ $

033000 -2

Snow Pole Sleeve AQ EA 10 $ $

033000 -3

Concrete Curb and Gutter AQ LF 371 $ $

033000 -4

Catch Basin and Grate AQ EA 2 $ $

033000 -5

Concrete Stairs (Plaza Stairs) LSQ LS 1 $ XXXXX $

033000 -6

Concrete Retaining Wall (Plaza Foundation)

LSQ LS 1 $ XXXXX $

047000 -1

Manufactured Masonry (Plaza Parapet Walls)

LSQ LS 1 $ XXXXX $

055210 -1

Tubular Steel Guard Rail (Plaza Parapet Wall Over Cap Stones)

AQ LF 165 $ $

055210 -2

Tubular Steel Guard Rail (Along Sidewalk)

AQ LF 235 $ $

055210 -3

Hand Rail (Plaza Stairs) AQ LF 8 $ $

055210 -4

Hand Rail (Plaza Ramps) AQ LF 90 $ $

101400 Regulatory Signs AQ EA 6 $ $

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312000 Earthwork LSQ LS 1 $ XXXXX $

312010 Select Borrow (Plaza and Sidewalk – Imported Government Source)

VQ CY 60 $ $

321200 -1

Hot Mix Asphalt (3/8” Minus Aggregate)

AQ Ton 30 $ $

321204 -1

Crushed Aggregate Base – Grading “C” (Under Asphalt Parking Extension, Curb and Gutter and Sidewalks, Excludes Concrete Islands)

DQ CY 110 $ $

321206 Loose Rock Riprap (Government Source)

DQ CY 2 $ $

322640 -1

Road and Parking Striping – 4- Inch Wide (Reflectorized White)

AQ LF 367 $ $

322640 -2

Accessible Symbol (Reflectorized White)

AQ EA 1 $ $

332228 Galvanized Culvert – 12-inch Corrugated Metal Pipe (16 gage, 2 2/3” x ½” Corrugations)

AQ LF 45 $ $

TOTAL BASE

$ XXXXX $

OPTION #1: Colored Concrete Parking Lot Islands

024102-2 Removal and Disposal of Existing Structures (Sawcut and Remove Asphalt for Islands)

LSQ LS 1 $ XXXXX $

033000-7 Concrete – Parking Islands (6” Thick Reinforced, Colored/Stamped)

AQ SY 267 $ $

321200-2 Hot Mix Asphalt (3/8” Minus Aggregate)

AQ Ton 9 $ $

321204-2

Crushed Aggregate Base – Grading “C” (Under Concrete Islands and Patching Around Islands)

DQ CY 55 $ $

TOTAL OPTION #1 $ XXXXX $

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OPTION #2: Major Site Identification Sign (Granite/HDPE)

101416 Major Site Identification Sign (Granite/HDPE)

AQ EA 1 $ $

TOTAL OPTION #2 $ XXXXX $

OPTION #3: Site Furnishings (Plaza Manufactured Benches)

129400 Site Furnishings (Plaza Manufactured Benches)

AQ EA 5 $ $

TOTAL OPTION #3 $ XXXXX $

OPTION #4: Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay

321200-3 Hot Mix Asphalt (3/8” Minus Aggregate)

AQ Ton 150 $ $

TOTAL OPTION #4 $ XXXXX $

OPTION #5: Crack Seal

321203 Crack Seal AQ LF 200 $ $

TOTAL OPTION #5 $ XXXXX $

OPTION #6: Paint Stripe Parking Lot Islands

322640-3 Parking Lot Island Striping – 4 – Inch Wide (Reflectorized White)

AQ LF 1,700 $ $

TOTAL OPTION #6 $ XXXXX $

OPTION #7: Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay (Parking Lot Island Areas)

321200-4 Hot Mix Asphalt (3/8” Minus Aggregate)

AQ Ton 26 $ $

TOTAL OPTION #7 $ XXXXX $

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OPTION #8: Viewing Scope and Stands

126600-1 Viewing Scope (w / Accessible Base)

AQ EA 1 $ $

126600-2 Viewing Scope (w / Standard Base)

AQ EA 1 $ $

TOTAL OPTION #8 $ XXXXX $

OPTION #9: Powder Coat Railings

099114 Powder Coat Railings LSQ LS 1 $ XXXXX $

TOTAL OPTION #9 $ XXXXX $