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36 Road Culvert Replacements—Amendment 1

2 AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08/17/2010

6. ISSUE BY CODE

7.ADMINISTERED BY (if other than item 6) CODE

Malheur National Forest PO Box 909, John Day, OR 97845

9B.Dated 09/10/2010

10A.Mod Contract/Order

10B.Dated (see Item 13)

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

[X] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in the item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended [X] is not extended. Offerors 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 telegam 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 MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. This change order is issued pursuant to; (specifiy authority) The changes set forth in item 14 are made in the Contract/Order # 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 _ Original to the issuing office.:

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible) 36 Road Culvert Replacements—Malheur National Forest This amendment is to add AGAR 452.237-71 Pre-bid/Pre-Proposal Conference. The conference will be held on August 25, 2010 starting at 9:30 am at the Camp 15 site. Please replace the existing page 37 of 38 of the solicitation with the attached and page and page 15 of 16 of the bidder’s packet with the attached page.

All changes are indicated by vertical lines in the left margin.

By signature in Block 15B Contractor releases the Government from all claims relating to this modification. This settlement is complete accord and satisfaction. 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

15B.CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

By ______________________________ (Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE SIGNED

16B.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

By______________________________ (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

Standard Form 30 Prescribed by GSA FAR (48CFR) 53.243 This page has intentionally been left blank.

be submitted with the solicitation forms. No breakdown of the unit price is required.

Offerors are cautioned that sufficient and detailed information must be presented in their technical proposals to enable the Government to evaluate their proposals fully in accordance with the evaluation and award criteria contained herein. The Government is not obligated to ask for additional information and in the absence of appropriate information, the proposal will be rated deficient.

At a minimum, the proposal must provide adequate information in the form of a brief narrative on each of the evaluation factors described in Section M, “Evaluation Factors for Award,” that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the required work satisfactorily. Failure to provide this information may result in a complete rejection of the offer.

Relevant Past Performance: The offeror shall provide specific information about recent and relevant contracts which support Contractor’s performance over the past three years and shall provide references (current names and phone numbers) of people who can confirm Contractor’s past performance. The Experience Questionnaire, (see attachment), may be used as the submittal form. For those contracts with less than positive performance, Contractor is encouraged to provide a description of the problems and any efforts made to correct and to prevent future occurrences. For each relevant contract of reference, the offeror is requested to provide:

Agency/Company and Point of Contact and Phone Number

Period of Performance and Dollar Value of Contract

Contract Number and Type

Brief Description of Work

The offeror may include letters of appreciation and/or previous evaluations for contracts and subcontracts previously completed and any value engineering finance awards.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has authorized Federal agencies to collect past performance information under OMB clearance number 9000-0142.

Technical Approach and Project Management—The offer or should provide, at a minimum:

•A statement of the general approach to the project describing how the Contractor shall accomplish the work and ensure quality of workmanship and communication between the Forest Service and the Contractor (for example, dewatering plan, footing installation, and self-inspection).

•List or schedule of resources (personnel, equipment, and material not provided by the Government) which are planned for use on the project, and how realistic that plan is given concurrent obligations. Identify subcontractors and skilled key personnel. This information may be entered in the Experience Questionnaire (form separately attached).

•Provide a proposed schedule of work and general technical approach to the project, including assumed dates for ordering and receiving materials, coordinating subcontractors, in-stream work restrictions and other project milestones.

1. L-10 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 33 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 conference will be held:

Date: August 25, 2010

Time: 9:30 am

Location: At Camp 15 project site be submitted with the solicitation forms. No breakdown of the unit price is required.

Offerors are cautioned that sufficient and detailed information must be presented in their technical proposals to enable the Government to evaluate their proposals fully in accordance with the evaluation and award criteria contained herein. The Government is not obligated to ask for additional information and in the absence of appropriate information, the proposal will be rated deficient.

At a minimum, the proposal must provide adequate information in the form of a brief narrative on each of the evaluation factors described in Section M, “Evaluation Factors for Award,” that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the required work satisfactorily. Failure to provide this information may result in a complete rejection of the offer.

Relevant Past Performance: The offeror shall provide specific information about recent and relevant contracts which support Contractor’s performance over the past three years and shall provide references (current names and phone numbers) of people who can confirm Contractor’s past performance. The Experience Questionnaire, (see attachment), may be used as the submittal form. For those contracts with less than positive performance, Contractor is encouraged to provide a description of the problems and any efforts made to correct and to prevent future occurrences. For each relevant contract of reference, the offeror is requested to provide:

Agency/Company and Point of Contact and Phone Number

Period of Performance and Dollar Value of Contract

Contract Number and Type

Brief Description of Work

The offeror may include letters of appreciation and/or previous evaluations for contracts and subcontracts previously completed and any value engineering finance awards.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has authorized Federal agencies to collect past performance information under OMB clearance number 9000-0142.

Technical Approach and Project Management—The offer or should provide, at a minimum:

•A statement of the general approach to the project describing how the Contractor shall accomplish the work and ensure quality of workmanship and communication between the Forest Service and the Contractor (for example, dewatering plan, footing installation, and self-inspection).

•List or schedule of resources (personnel, equipment, and material not provided by the Government) which are planned for use on the project, and how realistic that plan is given concurrent obligations. Identify subcontractors and skilled key personnel. This information may be entered in the Experience Questionnaire (form separately attached).

•Provide a proposed schedule of work and general technical approach to the project, including assumed dates for ordering and receiving materials, coordinating subcontractors, in-stream work restrictions and other project milestones.

2. L-10 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 33 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 conference will be held:

Date: August 25, 2010

Time: 9:30 am

Location: At Camp 15 project site