Amendment1Pgs2_3.docx

SOLICITATION: RFP AG-02RC-S-13-0042

Fenn Ranger Station Water and Wastewater Systems Replacement Amendment 1, Page 2 of 4 Dated 5/21/2013

2. The following language, found in contract clause H-6 Fire Control under Section (11) Fire Plan, is hereby amended as follows. Strike “When Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed: (i) All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time” and replace with: “Given the location of the contract area (irrigated valley bottom) and the close proximity of USFS fire suppression resources, the Forest Service shall not curtail, shut down or restrict any portion of the Contractor’s operation in the event that Hoot Owl restrictions are imposed or Forest Closures occur. However, the following requirements may be imposed: (i) Contractor may be required to a supply a pump and trailer and position it in close proximity to work activities,”

3. Add the following Note to Sheet Number 57 – Typical 1” Water Service Detail of the Construction Plans, “2) For 4 inch mains, use a double strap, bronze metal or ductile iron service clamps with neoprene gaskets and corporation stop threads. For 2 inch mains, use a single or double strap, bronze metal or ductile iron service clamps with neoprene gaskets and corporation stop threads”.

4. Add the following Note to Sheet Number 57 – Typical 1” Water Service Detail of the Construction Plans, “3) The minimum pressure rating required for service pipe is 200 PSI and the pipe is fuse welded. Joints are not acceptable in the service pipes. SIDR 7 (200 PSI Pipe) is acceptable if no joints are made in the service lines”.

5. Amend Construction Plans, Sheet 41 as follows. Strike reference to “2 ½ inch HDPE” pipe and replace with “2 ½ inch PVC”.

6. Add the following note to Construction Plans, Sheet E4: “Hand Hold or Ground Boxes installed in connection with the lift station pumps shall be traffic rated”.

7. Add the following note to Construction Plans, Sheet 32: “3) Either 4 foot or 6 foot gravelless drainfield chambers are acceptable”.

8. Add the following note to Construction Plans, Sheet E4.1: “Use of reconditioned breakers is prohibited.”

9. Amend Special Project Specifications, Section 331116, Subpart 2.6 Frost Free Hydrant – A. as follows. Strike reference to “2-YH07-06 with 6 foot Bury Length” and replace with “C7507 with 7 foot Bury Length”.

10. Add the following sentence to the end of General Note 39 on Construction Plans, Sheet 3: “For purposes of bidding, Contractors shall assume that the septic tanks to be removed are 2100 gallons and 1,000 gallons respectively”.

SOLICITATION: RFP AG-02RC-S-13-0042

Fenn Ranger Station Water and Wastewater Systems Replacement Amendment 1, Page 3 of 4 Dated 5/21/2013

11. Add the following sentence to the end of Reservoir Note 7 on Construction Plans, Sheet 59: “Water usage rate for the peak season at the Fenn Ranger Station is 35 gpm. Based on affluent outflows, the Government estimates the volume of water used per day at 1500 gallons.”

12. Amend Special Project Specifications, Section 133423.13 Portable and Mobile Buildings as follows: Replace all references to “Trailer house #1321” with “Trailer house 1341.” Replace all references to “Lot #2674” with “Lot #2673”.

13. Amend Special Project Specifications, Section 133423.13 Portable and Mobile Buildings, Subpart 1.1 General – A as follows: Delete “& #2674” from sentence one and add the following sentence “Remove and dispose of existing trailer house roof structure and carport wall.”

14. Amend Special Project Specifications, Section 133423.13 Portable and Mobile Buildings, Subpart 3.1 General – C. as follows: Strike current line and replace with “Remove and dispose of the existing trailer house roof structure, the carport wall, and roof, and dispose of legally off Forest Service Lands. Relocate Steps and Deck to new Trailer location at lot #2673”.

15. Add the following attachment to Section J – List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments: “J-5 Typical Oxidation Ditch Cross Section, 1 page”. See page 4 for exhibit.

16. Add the following sentence to the end of Special Project Specifications, Section 331116, Subpart 3.8 Valve Installation – A: “Based on the HDPE pipe wall thickness specified, HDPE pipe connections directly to the ball valve based on the pipe manufacturer’s connection recommendations shall be accepted”.

RESPONDENTS TO SOLICITATION MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT BY ONE OF THE METHODS OUTLINED IN BLOCK 11 OF THE SF-30 FORM. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS REMAINS UNCHANGED.