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x x 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 telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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FORT COLLINS CO 80526

ARS-NPA-5402-04

1701 CENTRE AVE

SUGAR BEET RESEARCH UNIT

USDA ARS CROPS RESEARCH LABORATORY

CRL, SUGAR BEET RESEARCH UNIT

ARS-WBSC-0330-05-T

Peoria IL 61604 1815 N University St ARS WBSC Contracting, Acquisition, ARS WBSC Contracting, Acquisition, 04/18/2017000001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

04/18/2017

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions, a revised window schedule and an asbestos report.

Q.1. The currently installed (existing) windows are caulked in. Does this caulk contain asbestos? For bidding purposes, please advise if the contractor is to include funds for asbestos removal.

A.1. Type of caulk is unknown, original installation was done in the 1960s, so the

Government contracted with Front Range Environmental Testing Service for an Asbestos Survey

Report on the caulking. No asbestos was detected in the attached report "usdaseedbuilding windowsamplesreport20170508.pdf" Therefore the contractor should not include funds for

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

JEFFERY A. RIDENOUR

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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asbestos removal.

Q.2. Please advise if the government will be removing window coverings and items away from windows so the contractor will have access to the windows on the interior.

A.2. Window covering will be removed prior to work starting

Q.3. Who is responsible for disposal of the windows being removed from the building?

A.3. The Contractor is responsible for removal of all debris

Q.4. During the site visit it was mentioned that the bathrooms inside the building would be available to the contractor replacing the windows

(no Port-O-Potty required). Please confirm.

A.4. Yes

Q.5. There is currently Ivy growing on the side of the building (near the Vestibule #358 stairs).

It was stated during the site walk that the government would remove the ivy before the project begins. Please confirm.

A.5. Yes

Q.6. During the site visit, the existing windows to be replaced are fixed, while in the schedule of windows document "CRL Window Schedule

20170209.pdf" the windows style is "Casement".

Please confirm that the new windows shall be fixed similar to the existing ones which need to be replaced.

A.6. The file was incorrect, it has now been corrected to show the Window Style to be Fixed.

The file is to be replaced with "CRL Window

Schedule 20170508.pdf" as part of this amendment.

Q.7. The existing windows has single pane ¼" glass according to the details in document

"1967_Details_20170209", Please confirm that the new windows shall have double pane glazing insulated with Argon.

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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A.7. The Project Statement of Work in file "FCco

CRL Office Windows SOW - 20170406.docx", under

Item 4. Relevant Documents included the "Glazing

Spec 20170214.pdf". That Section 088000 -

Glazing, at item 1.8 Insulating Glass. A. Glass

Type : Low-E-coated, tinted insulating glass. 1.

Outdoor Lite: Tinted heat strengthened float glass. Tint to match existing. 2. Indoor Lite:

Clear laminated glass with two plies of annealed float glass. 3. Argon filled.

Q.8. In section 088000 and under 1.4-A the performance requirement is engineering design of glass by contractor; please confirm that meeting minimum performance class and grade of F-HC

100/F-AW 100 called for in section 085113/1.2/A/1 is acceptable for the engineering design process of glass.

A.8. The Government anticipates the glazing specification and the window performance product standards will both be met. If a contractor or supplier cannot meet both of these requirements, a question should have been asked about the specific part that cannot be met.

Q.9. Please confirm that the field testing is for air infiltration and water resistance only, the other performance requirements should be certified by the manufacturer.

A.9. Specification Section 085113 - Aluminum

Windows Item 1.4 Field Quality Control. A.

Testing: By Contractor-engaged agency. Does not specify which field tests are required, but air infiltration and water resistance would be the anticipated field tests with the other tests performed by the manufacturer.

Q.10. Section 5/E under Statement of Work, the option to replace 28 window with installing insulated spandrel panel at the lower part of the window with 1" insulated metal interior panel, while in glazing specification sec 088000/1.9, the insulating spandrel panel made of double pane glass and Argon filled. Please provide more clarification on the insulated spandrel panel for the option bid.

A.10 A commercially acceptable dark colored

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spandrel panel for this type of installation, near floor, would be acceptable.

Q.11. Please confirm that the basis of design product Kawneer 8225TL is for reference only, any other manufacturer that meets the minimum requirement is acceptable.

A.11. Kawneer 8225TL was used as a design reference only and any other manufacturer that meets the minimum requirements will be acceptable.

LIST OF CHANGES:

All terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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