Amend_0002_-_AG-02NV-S-16-0005.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

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

0002 12/07/2015

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

IDAHO WYOMING ACQUISTION SERVICE CENTER (IDAWY)

1405 Hollipark Dr.

Idaho Falls, ID 83401

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

AG-02NV-S-16-0005

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11/17/2015

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: Cold Springs Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Project Purpose of Amendment: To answer questions posed by vendors.

Receipt of Offers: The date, time, and receipt of proposals and place for receipt of offers remains the same.

cept 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

12/07/2015 (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 0002 AG-02NV-S-16-0005 – Cold Springs Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Project

1. The following questions have been submitted in writing to the Forest Service.

a. Question: Are there soil logs/boring results available on the road prism immediately adjacent to both sides of the proposed installation site?

Answer: No.

b. Question: Is ground water present at any level of the test holes and at what depth?

Answer: There is no data regarding ground water. Offerors should be aware that all of our other AOP projects have had groundwater that contractors have had to deal with during excavation. See FSSS 209 for requirements for a plan of work, and FSSS 157 for requirements for a Soil erosion control plan.

c. Question: Is there a accessible and available source of drain rock available in the area of the installation?

Answer: No. If drain rock is needed offerors would need to acquire from a commercial source.

d. Question: Is there a gradation specification available for an commercially sourced aggregate that would need to be used in the advent of ground above footing levels or for over-excavated footings sub base? (AASHTO)

Answer: Concerning the ground under the footings, Sheet 8 of 8 has a note that says to prepare foundation according to Spec 208.09. This refers to section 208.09 of the FP03 spec Book that is referenced in clause C-3 of the solicitation. Spec 208.09 uses the term “foundation fill”. Foundation fill is defined in the FP03 spec Book in section 704.01.

e. Question: Is there a contingency specification and source (already approved) if native backfill cannot be used?

Answer: See the supplemental specification (FSSS) 209 for explanation on what do with unsuitable material and bidders should note that FSSS 209 states how to deal with excessively wet material.

f. Question: Specifically, is compaction testing required to be provided by the contractor and if so, what are the compaction testing criteria?

Answer: Compaction testing requirements are described in FSSS 209.11.

g. Question: Is there a predefined amount of stream bed rehabilitation work in the AOP and are those specifications?

Answer: Stream channel work limits are shown on sheet 7 of the drawings. The class of stream simulation material for the channel upstream and downstream of the arch is shown on sheet 3. The class of stream simulation material for the channel in the arch is shown on sheet 7 and 8.

h. Question: Are there any bonding requirements?

Answer: Yes. Refer to FAR Clause 52.228-13- Alternative Payment Protections (JULY 2000) on page 22 of the RFQ.

i. Question: Are there weed-free requirements for all commercially sourced aggregates and what are the certification requirements for the supplying quarries as to dates of certifications and material produced dates?

Answer: See FSSS 105.02 paragraph b for certification requirements. Bidders should be aware that the certification is for contractor located sources. Certification is not required for the road surfacing aggregate since the aggregate for road surfacing is the government supplied crushed aggregate from the Yantis pit.

j. Question: How much snow is in McCall?

Answer: Currently there is 4” to 8 “on site.

k. Question: About how much water flows in the creek in the summer?

Answer: Previous contractors have used 18” to 24” diversion culverts in similar streams in that area. Provided below is an example website that shows the water flows for small streams in Idaho. http://water.usgs.gov/osw/streamstats/idaho.html - Use the ‘interactive map’ and zoom into the point of interest. Offerors are advised to thoroughly vet any information provided in websites.

l. Question: Can you give information about the Yantis pit?

Answer: Please review Supplemental spec 105.

m. Question: What the closest source is for crushed rock surfacing?

Answer: Supplemental spec 105 states the crushed rock is government supplied, and the site is the Yantis Pit.

n. Question: Are we required to submit a Bid bond with this bid?

Answer: See response to Question h.

http://water.usgs.gov/osw/streamstats/idaho.html

Project Title: Cold Springs Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Project