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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION OF CONTRACT

USDA Forest Service Idaho Panhandle National Forests 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene ID 83815-8363

Contracting Officer Idaho Panhandle National Forests 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene ID 83815-8363

AG-02RC-S-11-0062

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

5/17/2011

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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.

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 copies to the issuing office.

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

Fernan Office HVAC Renovation, Coeur d Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests is hereby amended as follows:

Notes attached from pre-proposal conference conducted on May 24, 2011 Pen and ink changes to the Project Specifications per attached.

Replace Wage Determination with attached, dated May 27, 2011.

Acknowledgement of this amendment is required to be submitted with your proposal.

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.

RITA J. LOPER

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

PREPROPOSAL MEETING NOTES

Fernan HVAC Renovation

AG-02RC-S-11-0062

Prepropsal Meeting held at Fernan Office on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. In attendance were Rita Loper, CO, Mike Shoup, COR, and Marion Daniel, Procurement Tech, along with 14 attendees as follows:

Mike Knowles, Johnson Controls Inc Darin Meeks, Dardan Enterprises Inc Rich Little, MTM Contractors Inc Mark Janes, CMEC Greg Rehn, HydroSci Wayne Stevens, Arc Electric Stuart Young, Evergreen Mechanical & Electric Ryan Sampson, Shannon Plumbing & Heating David Lopez, D&D Flooring Jonathan Bess, ATS Inland NW Chris Clemens, Green Water Energy LLC Chris Peterson, Conifer Electric Inc Pat O’Brien, SMK Service

Rita highlighted the following solicitation package requirements:

Bid bond must be submitted with package Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon award Performance Period is 120 calendar days based on the Notice to Proceed, which will be issued sometime in July Section H Key Personnel must be addressed in technical proposal for submittal One Base Item – HVAC System and Controls upgrade One Option Item – Replace air-cooled chiller Section I Buy American Act – need a waiver if unable to purchase items made in America Section K:

CCR & ORCA – must be registered NAICS Code in CCR must match on code on package 238220 Attachment for Idaho Worker’s Compensation Technical Business Proposal:

Past Performance - must submit information for offeror and subcontractors Owner/Client Survey attached if need to obtain past performance information for prior work (haven’t done previous government work); can email or fax to Rita Technical Approach:

Plan of Operation (include how going to maintain bldg temperature during project) Time Flow Chart Resources dedicated to project Qualifications of key personnel (experience/skills for this type of work) Qualifications of subcontractors Quality Control Experience v. Past Performance Experience – specific skills from other work performed that relate to this type of work Past Performance – how previously dealth with cost control and subcontractors, how responsive to changes, and how business is conducted.

Amendment No. 1

Section M Evaluation Factors:

Ratings – Exceptional, Acceptable, Marginal, Unacceptable, and Neutral; do not take exception if receive a Marginal rating, which reflects how a particular item rated out as opposed to reflection of overall company Debriefing – can be requested if project not awarded to offeror; contact Rita Loper

Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) http://www.ptac.idaho.gov – a free service to help businesses seeking to compete successfully in government contracting, e.g., securing necessary registrations, preparing proposals, etc.

Question/Answer

1. Will the exisitng concrete pad for the boiler be removed?

See Key Note 7 on sheet M.1.1 for concrete pad requirements.

2. Drawings – M.1.3, shows existing duct, should it be marked relocated?

YES

3. Drawings M.1.1, Is the return air plenum in detail 16/M1.3?

YES

4. Are State of Idaho Inspections required?

YES, plumbing, mechanical permits and inspections

5. Is there a chase that goes back to the building?

It will be required with a new chiller.

6. Can contractors visit the site again at a later time?

YES, Contact Mike Shoup to schedule an appointment.

PEN and INK CHANGES TO PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

CHANGE header from “Fernan Idaho” to Coeur d Alene River Ranger District.

Section 01 1000 1.5 (E) Waste Material. Remove all waste material on a regular basis. CHANGE “regular” to “daily”

Section 01 1000 1.5 (F)…..The Owner’s Representative shall be notified of any intentions to work after operating hours….. ADD …”notified in writing”

Section 01 1000 (G) …State of Montana …… CHANGE to “State of Idaho”

Section 01 5000 (3.2)(E) (1) Toilets: Use of Owner’s toilet facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in condition acceptable to Owner.

ADD “as found before use”

Section 01 1000 (3.2)(L) DELETE “Provide a desktop computer in the primary field office adequate for use by Contracting Officer and Owner…..

Section 01 1000 (3.3) (D) and (E)….contractor can use existing elevator/stairs…. …in a condition acceptable to Owner….. ADD: “broom swept and free of stains”

Section 01 1000(3.3) (F) Stairs DELETE “…..restore stairs to new condition”

Section 01 7300 (3.3)(F) Do not use tools or equipment that produce harmful noise levels ADD “noise levels shall not exceed OSHA 1910.95”

Section 01 7823(2.5)(F) DELETE section“Warranties and Bonds.

Section 01 7823(2.6)(H) DELETE section “Warranties and Bonds.

Section 01 7900 (3.2) Instruction (B) (1)(2)(3) DELTE:

(1) Contracting Officer will furnish an instructor……

(2) Owner will furnish an instructor……

(3) Owner will furnish contractor…..