BlackGeorgeAmendment1Pgs2_8.docx

SOLICITATION: AG-02RC-S-15-0062

Black George Creek Culvert Replacements Amendment 1, Page 2 Dated 5/7/15

2. Add the following clause to Section B:

B-6 IDAHO USE TAX Under Clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, Contractors shall be responsible for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Questions regarding assessment of Idaho Use Tax on Government Furnished Property should be directed to the Idaho State Tax Commission at (208) 799-3491.

3. Add the following two bullets to Section C-2 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL.

· Item 20404 – Unclassified Borrow

· Item 30809 – Crushed Aggregate Surfacing

4. Add the following information to Section G-1 – GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY.

Unclassified Borrow Source – Government Furnished – The designated Government source for Unclassified Borrow for this project is located at the Adams Pit on Road 221 at MP 29.5 near Old Adam’s Ranger Station. Unclassified borrow may be produced at the pit by the Contractor.

Crushed Aggregate Source- Government Furnished – The designated Government source for Crushed Aggregate for this project is the Adams Pit described above.

5. Strike Section FSSS 105 Control of Work in Attachment J-2 Forest Service Supplemental Specifications and replace in its entirety with the amended section provided on page 5.

6. Make the following change to the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION LIST found in Section C-4 - FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS: Strike the reference to SPEC No. FSSS 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses and replace with FSSS 308 – Minor Crushed Aggregate.

6. Make the following change to ATTACHMENT J-2 FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, Table of Contents: Strike the reference to 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses and replace with 308 – Minor Crushed Aggregate.

7. Make the following change to the Submittal Log found in ATTACHMENT J-2 FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, 153 Contractor Quality Control: Strike the reference to 301 Aggregate Gradation.

8. Strike Section FSSS 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses in Attachment J-2 Forest Service Supplemental Specifications in its entirety and replace with Section FSSS 308 Minor Crushed Aggregate provided on pages 6-7.

9. Strike Section FSSS 703 Aggregate in Attachment J-2 Forest Service Supplemental Specifications in its entirety and replace with the amended section provided on page 8.

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10. Strike the original Sheet 2 of Attachment J-3 DRAWINGS and replace in its entirety with the amended Sheet 2 provided as a separate attachment to this amendment. The estimated quantity required for 553A02-Precast Concrete Member, Footing has changed from 100 to 200 LF. Also, the rock required under Items 20404 and 30809 shall be furnished by the government. Changes to the Sheet have been highlighted.

RESPONDENT SHALL 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.

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AMENDED 5/7/2015 B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS (Submit this updated Schedule with offer.)

of Meas.

Qty.

Amount

(Contractor GOVERNMENT FURNISHED)

(Contractor GOVERNMENT FURNISHED)

Total (All Items)

Amendment 1, Page 5 Dated 5/7/15

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources

Add the following before the first paragraph.

Sources have been designated for this project as follows:

Imported Backfill Source – Contractor Furnished – There is no Government source for Backfill for this project.

Unclassified Borrow Source – Government Furnished – The designated Government source for Unclassified Borrow for this project is located at the Adams Pit on Road 221 at MP 29.5 near Old Adam’s Ranger Station. Unclassified borrow may be produced at the pit by the Contractor.

Riprap Source – Contractor Furnished – There is no Government source for Riprap for this project.

Crushed Aggregate Source- Government Furnished – The designated Government source for Crushed Aggregate for this project is the Adams Pit described above.

Coarse Granular Backfill – Contractor Furnished – There is no Government source for Coarse Granular Backfill for this project for the construction of the geocell abutment stabilization.

Waste Site – Government Furnished – A waste site for excess and unsuitable material will be designated the CO within a 3 mile radius of the site. This site is to be used for the disposal of unsuitable or excess excavated material only. All other materials designated for removal and disposal must be disposed of away from Forest Land as per SPS Section 202.

Add the following to section (b) Contractor-located sources.

Prior to any pit development or use of materials, the Contractor shall provide to the CO a State certification that the pit site is free of noxious weed as listed on the "All States Noxious Weeds List”.

Amendment 1, Page 6 Dated 5/7/15 308 - Minor Crushed Aggregate

Delete section 308 in its entirety and replace with the following:

Description

308.01 This work consists of placing Government furnished aggregate or furnishing and placing crushed aggregate for bedding, backfill and roadway aggregate course.

Material

308.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Crushed aggregate 703.06 Water 725.01 Construction Requirements

308.03 Preparing Surface. Prepare the roadway surface on which aggregate course is placed as shown on the plans.

308.04 Placing Crushed Aggregate.

(a) Roadway aggregate. Mix the aggregate and adjust the moisture content to obtain a uniform mixture with a moisture content suitable for compaction. Spread and shape the mixture on the prepared surface in a uniform layer.

Do not place the mixture in a layer exceeding 6 inches in compacted thickness. When more than one layer is necessary, compact each layer according to Subsection 308.05(a) before placing the next layer.

(b) Bedding and backfill aggregate. Place and shape the mixture in layers that, when compacted, do not exceed 6 inches in depth.

308.05 Compacting and Finishing Crushed Aggregate.

(a) Roadway aggregate. Compact using the methods below, specified in the Schedule of Items.

(1) Method 1. Operate equipment over the full width of spread aggregate.

(2) Method 2. Compact the aggregate by operating compaction equipment over the total width until visible deformation ceases. A minimum of three complete roller passes shall be made at a moisture content suitable for compaction.

(b) Bedding and backfill aggregate. Compact in 6 inch lifts by using a Forest Service approved mechanical compactor until no visible deformation is observed over the entire area of aggregate.

308.06 Acceptance. Crushed aggregate will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.03.

Furnish a production certification including gradation and quality properties for each source.

SOLICITATION: AG-02RC-S-15-0062

Black George Creek Culvert Replacements Amendment 1, Page 7 Dated 5/7/15

Construction of roadway aggregate courses will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and

106.04. Method 2 compaction will be evaluated under Section 106.04.

Placement of bedding and backfill aggregate will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02 and Section 209.

Preparation of the surfaces on which crushed aggregate is placed will be evaluated under Section 303 and 209 as applicable.

Measurement

308.07 Measure the Section 308 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable.

Measure crushed aggregate by the cubic yard in-place on the road.

Measure width horizontally to include the top of aggregate width including designed widenings.

Measure the length horizontally along the centerline of the roadway.

Payment

308.08 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 308 pay item listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

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703 - Aggregate

703.03 Granular Backfill.

Add the following:

(c) Coarse Granular Backfill. Furnish backfill material that consists of clean, hard durable particles or fragments of crushed stone, crushed slag or crushed gravel meeting the gradation shown below.

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