1_BidAmendmentNo3.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applic.)

3 - revised Feb 25, 2008

6. ISSUED BY:

USDA Forest Service Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 1755 Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30501

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than 6.):

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-435H-S-08-0006

Construction of Chattooga River District Office [ x ]

9B. DATED (see item 11)

1/30/2008

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

CODE FACILITY

10B. DATED (see item 13)

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ X ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended, [ X ] 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 ___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 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 applicable)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

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 data, 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, [ ] is not required to sign this document and return copy(s) to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

Continued on following page.

The bid opening date remains as March 11, 2008.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remain 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)

MARCIA O’CONNOR

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

BY /s/ Marcia O’Connor 2/25/2008

(signature of authorized person) (signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 SF 30 (REV. 10/83)

PRESCRIBED BY GSA/PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Solicitation

AG-435H-S-08-0006

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applic.)

3 Feb 25, 2008

1. There is no furniture to be provided under this contract. The drawing sheet A1.1 is for reference to show future location of furniture.

2, Drawing C1.1 calls out 4-inches gravel for the future Work Center area. This should be 2-inches of #4 for the base and 2-inches of GAB for the top.

3. Question: Is there a detail for the underfloor partition walls shown on the mechanical drawing M1.2.?

Answer: There is no mechanical drawing detail for underfloor partition walls since it is to be supplied by the raised floor manufacturer.

4. Question: The underfloor air diffusers are specified under section 10270.2.3D as the manufacturer’s standard 4” round aluminum diffuser. The underfloor air diffusers are then specified under section 15870.2.3 as Price ARFTDA 8” round aluminum diffusers. Can you clarify.

Answer: The UFA diffusers are to be 8” round and are to be supplied by the floor manufacturere to insure fit and location.

5. Question: Does the state of Georgia require contractors in general to have Georgia Certification for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control? How about if they are doing a federal project?

Answer: Contractor, as the primary permitee, and applicable subcontractors must comply with the appropriate level of State of Georgia requirements for certification under the Erosion & Sedimentation Act. See website http://gaswcc.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,28110777_29155166,00.html