Amend_0003_-_AG-02NV-S-16-0005.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

0003 12/14/2015

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.

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.

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

12/14/2015 (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 0003 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: Cold Springs AOP RFQ Item H-17(a) states, “Prior to award of any contract subject to Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws, the Contractor must provide a completed State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers’ Compensation Insurance form to the Government.” Are we required to include this form with the bid submittal?

Answer: Yes.

b. Question: In Attachment 1, USFS Cold Springs Specs Item 209.12 you state “Add the following notes to the table: (3) For backfill compaction, AASHTO T 310, change the sampling frequency to 3 per footing.” According to FS-03, Table 209-1, compaction methods A and B do not require AASHTO T 310 testing. Are you requiring compaction method C for the arch culvert backfill, the footer subgrade, both or none of the above?

Answer: Table 209-1 refers to method C of AASHTO T-99. AASHTO T-99 is the test procedure to determine the maximum density of a type of material. This contract requires compacting according to FP-03- 209.11 for the arch culvert backfill. Spec 209.11 stats to determine the optimum moisture content and maximum density according to AASHTO T-99 method C and to compact each layer to at least 95% of the maximum density. The Spec further states to determine the in place density according to AASHTO T310 (which is the nuclear testing machine) or other approved procedures. The last paragraph of of SPEC

209.11 describes if the material is too rocky to determine the maximum density using AASHTO T-99 or to test the in-place density using AASHTO T-310, then compact each layer until no visible evidence of further consolidation. In most of the other culvert projects in this area, the material has been too rocky to do the AASHTO T-99 or to use the nuclear gage. The footer subgrade is to be prepared according to Spec 208.09.

2. The period for Questions and Answers is closed. No further questions will be accepted.

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