Amendment 01.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

IDAWY Acquisition Service Center 1405 Hollipark Drive

Idaho Falls, ID 83401

AG-02NV-S-09-0038

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

8/3/2009

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

09/30/03

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers FORMCHECKBOX is extended, FORMCHECKBOX 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.

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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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).

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C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor FORMCHECKBOX is not, FORMCHECKBOX is required to sign this document and return 0 copies to the issuing office.

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

This amendment is to identify the questions and answers identified at the Site Visit on July 28, 2009.

See Attached Questions and Answers

Also, all questions must be in writing and received no later than August 7, 2009.

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.

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 01

Solicitation No. AG-02NV-S-09-0038

Q: The solicitation states we are installing 3,000 gallon water storage tank, but the schedule of items and the plans state a 5,000 gallon tank. Which storage volume is correct?

A: The contract is for a 5,000 gallon tank.

Q: How wide can the well access road be?

A: Only wide enough for equipment to access the well site.

Q: Where is the existing water line from the well to the storage tanks located?

A: It runs straight up the hill from the well to the tanks.

Q: How big is the existing concrete tank to be removed?

A: Approximately 15’x15’x8’ deep. Contractor should field verify dimensions.

Q: Is the tank all concrete?

A: With the exception of the lid and valves, it is all concrete.

Q: Does all of this need to be disposed of?

A: The concrete can be disposed of in place by burying a minimum of four feet deep. All metal parts and appurtenances need to be disposed of off-site per the specifications..

Q: When was the concert storage tank built?

A: We estimate it was constructed in the early 1970s

Q: Are there any utilities running through the pumphouse?

A: No

Q: Will we need to insulate the water lien at the road crossings?

A: No. the system is only used during the summer use season.

Q: Where is the existing waterline?

A: The existing waterline is shown on the drawings.

Q: What will be required when removing the existing hydrants?

A: The superstructure will need to be entirely removed. The pipeline needs to be removed where encountered, capped and buried per the specifications.

Q: How deep is the well?

A: Approximately 35 feet.

Q: Where is the closest supplier for gravel?

A: There are commercial pits in Swan Valley.

Q: Will the pipeline alignment be staked?

A: The contractor is responsible for all construction staking. The Forest Service will verify and approve staked locations prior to construction.

Amendment 01

Solicitation No. AG-02NV-S-09-0038

Q: Will the Forest Service be performing compliance testing?

A: The contractor is responsible for quality control testing as per the specification. The Forest Service may perform quality assurance testing at their discretion.

Q: Will the Forest Service set the grade and elevations for the pipeline alignment?

A: The contractor is responsible for all construction staking including grades and elevation.

Q: The mainline is 2 inch, but it appears from the schedule of items in the solicitation that there is a greater quantity of 3 inch pipe?

A: Recommend that you look at the schedule of items shown on the plans to verify quantities. Depending on how the schedule of items shows on your copy when you print it, the columns in the schedule of items in the solicitation may not line up correctly.

Q: Was there a soil report done for this location?

A: No. Soil surveys are available from the USGS. Contractor should verify soil type before bidding.

Q: Is the gravel on the roadway imported?

A: Yes.