AG-32SD-RFQ-17-MD15_Amendment_01.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers 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 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 telegram 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 MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

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.)

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 (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

This form was electronically produced by USDA/ARS/OCIO/ADB.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO.

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).

04/14/2017

03/24/2017

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Amendment No. 01

USDA, ARS, WBSC

1001 HOLLEMAN DRIVE EAST

COLLEGE STATION, TS 77840

Phone: (979) 260-9480 Email: Michael.Douglas@ars.usda.gov

SAME AS BLOCK 6

ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS AG-32SD-RFQ-17-MD15

This solicitation is amended to incorporate the Pre-Bid/Site Visit agenda, clarification of greenhouse specifications on page 2 and pictures of greenhouse heater w/ brace and support. No other changes are made.

The bid due date is NOT extended. Bids due April 24, 2017 by 2:00p.m. Central Time.

No other changes are made to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

BIDDERS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AMENDMENT BY SIGNING THIS SF-30 AND RETURNING IT WITH YOUR BID.

Michael Douglas, CONTRACT SPECIALIST

MICHAEL DOUGLAS

Digitally signed by MICHAEL DOUGLAS DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=Department of Agriculture, cn=MICHAEL DOUGLAS, 0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.1=12001000056831 Date: 2017.04.14 10:31:33 -05'00'

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

This form was electronically produced by USDA/ARS/OCIO/ADB.

ALL PERSPECTIVE QUOTERS

AG-32SD-RFQ-17-MD15 2 of 15

Clarification on the greenhouse specs:

1. Replacement of Tork lighting timer is part of of the electrical replacement specification.

2. Wall mounted electrical GFE plugs as per GH9 is part of the electrical specification.

3. Mounting poles and brace for USDA supplied heater are available now for viewing by bidders.

4. Concrete blocks can be used at base of the evaporative cooling pad system. Poured concrete is not needed.

Pre-Bid/Site Visit Agenda AG-32SD-RFQ-17-MD15

SITE VISIT/PRE-BID CONFERENCE

RFQ No. AG-32SD-RFQ-17-MD15 Date: April 13, 2017 10:00 a.m., Central Time Bushland, TX

AGENDA

Introductions - All

Bid Requirements - Review of Bidding Procedure

Questions and Answers on Contract

Receive Questions for Answers to be distributed as an Amendment to the Solicitation

Visit Project Site

This meeting is the site visit for Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. AG-32SD-RFQ-17-MD15 for the Refurbishment of T10 Greenhouse. All work to be performed at the USDA, ARS, PA, Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory (KBUSLIRL), Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory (CFTR) 22675 N. Moorefield Rd., Moore Airbase, Bldg. 6419, Edinburg, Texas, USA 78541. No oral remarks or explanations made here today will alter or otherwise qualify the written provisions of the RFQ as it now exists. The minutes will be issued as soon as possible, covering the elements known now and those which may be discovered today. Only a written amendment will officially change or clarify the written provisions of the solicitation package. There has been one amendment issued to date. It is not anticipated that an extension to the bid due date will be issued.

1. Introductions:

Representatives from the Location, Edinburg, TX.

• Dr. John Goolsby, Research Entomologist

Representative from the WBSC, Acquisition Branch, College Station, TX:

• Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer

2. Proposal Requirements:

Quoter is reminded of several important items in preparing bids.

1) You must sign the SF-18 form and sign SF-30 all amendments to the solicitation. There is one amendment to date.

2) You must complete Blocks 11, 12 & 13 and sign and date Blocks 14, and 15 of the SF-18, "Request for

Quotation" form and insert DUNS on page 2.

3) An offer guarantee is not required unless the quoted price is $150,000 or more.

4) In the event the successful quote exceeds $35,000, Payment and Performance Bonds (in the amount of 100%) are required on this contract within ten (10) days after award. Forms are included in the solicitation as Attachment II.

5) The Davis Bacon Act applies to the contract. They are included as Attachment II to the solicitation.

6) No exemption is granted for state or local taxes. You should include this expense as part of your quoted price.

7) Your quote is to be emailed to USDA, ARS, WBSC, Michael Douglas, Contract Specialist, 1001 Holleman Drive East, College Station, Texas 77840. Your quote is due no later than 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) on April 24, 2017.

8) Quotes must be returned via email with the following information provided for identification: Solicitation

Number, Solicitation Opening Date, and Solicitation Opening Time in the Subject Line.

9) There are no liquidated damages on this contract.

10) There will be no retainage withheld unless there has been no performance.

Contractor MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the submission of proposal/quote.

You can register online at www.sam.gov.

3. Utilities:

A reasonable amount of water and electricity, will be provided to the contractor by the Government at no cost.

The contractor will be expected to maintain their own work site trailer and/or telephone. Use of restroom facilities by contractor's employees, parking areas, storage areas, etc. will need to be discussed today with representatives from the location.

4. Technical Overview of the Project:

The representatives from the location will provide an overview of the technical aspects of the project.

Dr. John Goolsby will now show all prospective bidders around the proposed jobsite and briefly explain the Governments objective.

http://www.sam.gov/