Amendment_1_SF1442-Pre-Bid_Mtg_amendment_1.doc

AMENDMENT 1, April 15, 2009 OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0355-S-09-0004

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

FORMCHECKBOX

SEALED BID (IFB)

FORMCHECKBOX

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

April 1, 2009

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

240340

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

Eastside Acquisition Zone Lewis & Clark National Forest

1101 15th Street North

Great Falls, MT 59401 Same as Block 7.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Jan Wenaas B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 406-791-7717

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder.”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT PROJECT

Recovery – FY09 Cascade West Fork Rock Creek Road #2071 Phases III and IV Road Reconstruction Custer National Forest, Beartooth Ranger District, Red Lodge, Montana Price Range: The Government's estimate: between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

1. SF1442, SF1442 Back

2. Part I The Schedule, Section B: Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

3. Section C: Project Description, Specifications and Statement of Work

4. Section E: Inspection and Acceptance

5. Section F: Deliveries or Performance

6. Section G: Contract Administration Data

7. Section H: Special Contract Requirements

8. Part II Contract Clauses, Section I: Contract Clauses

9. Part III List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments, Section J: List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

10. Part IV Representations and Instructions, Section K: Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

11. Section L: Instructions, Conditions, and Notice to Bidders

12. Section M: Evaluation Factors for Award

The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within See Sec C-1(f) calendar days after receiving FORMCHECKBOX award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX negotiable. (See SECTION C-1.)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

FORMCHECKBOX

YES

FORMCHECKBOX

NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 PM (hour) local time May 12, 2009 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B.

An offer guarantee

FORMCHECKBOX

is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required.

C.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D.

Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17.

The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

FORMCHECKBOX

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( )

FORMCHECKBOX

41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

FORMCHECKBOX

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

FORMCHECKBOX

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995) Alternate I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for:

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 1000.

(c) Participants will meet at:

Beartooth Ranger District, 6811 Hwy 212, Red Lodge, MT.

AGAR 452.237-71 Pre-Bid/ Pre-Proposal Conference (FEB (1988)

(a) The Government is planning a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference, during which potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

(b) Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least five (5) days prior to the conference. Questions will be considered at any time prior to or during the conference; however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and answers, and a list of attendees, will be disseminated.

(c) In order to facilitate conference preparations, it is requested that the person named on the Standard Form 1442 of this solicitation be contacted and advised of the number of persons who will attend.

(d) The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.

(e) Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the offeror to seek clarification prior to submitting an offer.

(f) The conferences will be held at the following locations for the corresponding line items and Forests listed in the Schedule of Items:

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Time:

10:00 a.m. (Local Time) Location: Beartooth Ranger District, 6811 Hwy 212, Red Lodge, MT