Sol_AG-3C78-S-17-0034_Amd_003.pdf

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AG-3C78-S-17-0034

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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NRCS-AK-120150

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WASHINGTON DC 20250

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07/12/2017003

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

07/12/2017

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.)

IGF::OT::IGF - USDA-NRCS PMC Irrigation Pipeline and Pump System, Bismarck, North Dakota

The purpose of this Amendment is to provide clarifications and answers to questions received. Please review the attachment to Amendment 003.

Note: Amendment 001 provided an option for performance through October, 2018. See

Amendment 001 for specifics.

Clarification: Electronic bid submissions will be accepted. You may email to ryan.lorimer@wdc.usda.gov or fax Attn. Ryan Lorimer to 907-761-7790. The due date remains

8/14/2017 at 17:00 CT.

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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)

RYAN LORIMER

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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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Q1: Is the Invitation Number blank on the Bid

Bond form the same as the solicitation number?

A1: YES

Q2: In the specs you provided, in Section 21, Subsidiary Item-Excavation (2), it states "a trench box of 36-inch width is required for the entire route of pipeline installation and the full depth of the trench to minimize the area of disturbance within the work area." My question is, will you allow us to use a larger bucket?

A2: Outside the area of East Sibley Park (0+00 to

14+50), it would be acceptable to utilize a larger bucket (a 54-inch bucket for example).

NRCS would be willing to consider use of the larger bucket within the park in areas where additional damage to root systems of mature cottonwoods would not result. All additional material in terms of pipe bedding and thrust blocks resulting from use of a wider trench would be the responsibility of the contractor.

Q3: Is the floating pump launched from the trailer? As is a boat? Is the trailer part of the floating pump skid? What is the maximum distance from the location of the VFD and the position of the floating pump skid?

A3: The pump, trailer, floats, and fish screen are intended to be a single unit. Below is a photo (example only) of this style of pump, both in and out of the water. The pump intake and fish screen are on a crank that brings them up and down, and the wheels for the trailer similarly crank up and down.

The maximum distance from the inlet riser for the permanent below ground pipeline to the top of the bank is listed as 200 feet maximum assuming this type of pump is used where the HDPE pipe is coupled to steel pipe at that point. We anticipate the electric service and VFD will be located within 30 feet of the inlet riser. From the VFD out to the actual pumping unit, then, the total distance should certainly be less than 300 ft (which is the length of temporary electric cable specified).

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Period of Performance: 08/15/2017 to 12/15/2017

A COR will be designated in writing by the CO.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110