Amendment No. 1 Relocation.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

_______________________________________________________________________________ CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. |3.EFFECTIVE DATE

1 | September 8, 2011

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. |5.PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY Code |7. ADMINISTERED BY Code

| (If other than Item 6)

USDA Forest Service | USDA Forest Service R8 Acquisition Zone West | R8 Acquisition Zone West 200 S. Lamar St. Suite 500-N | 200 S. Lamar St. Suite 500-N Jackson, Mississippi 39201 | Jackson, Mississippi 39201

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No. |[X] 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

Street, County, State and ZIP Code) | AG-447U-S-11-0038 | 9B. DATED (See Item 11)

| 08/25/11

|[ ]10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

| 10B. DATED (See Item 13)

Code: |

FACILITY CODE: |

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES 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. 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 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)

EXCEPTION TO STANDARD FORM 30 STANDARD FORM 30(REV 10-83)

APPROVED BY GSA/OIRM (6/85) FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

[ ] 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 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 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).

Amendment 1 (see continuation sheets)

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 | 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING

(Type or print) | OFFICER (Type or print)

| ANDREW J THOMPSON

| Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR | 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

15C. DATE SIGNED | 16C. DATE SIGNED

EXCEPTION TO STANDARD FORM 30

A site showing was held on the RELOCATION from City Center to Marketridge on September 1, 2011. The Service was represented by Andrew J. Thompson, CO, Jackson, MS, James A. Lowe, COR, Relocation, Jackson, MS, and Rosie Thomas (not present), COR, Personal Property and Personal Property Disposal, Jackson, MS.

The contractors were informed that an amendment to the solicitation would be sent out and that the amendment would include any corrections and/or changes to the solicitation, in addition to answers to questions asked concerning the solicitation. The following information was reviewed with the contractors at the site showing, covering the State of Work, Map (s), and the site visit.

SOLICITATION:

1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK - There are 90 calendar days of performance time. Period of Performance is from October 1 through December 31, 2011.

2. WORKWEEK RESTRICTION – All Federal holidays will be observed. Due to facility location and the availability of no loading docks, work will have to be accomplished during the evening hours after 5:00 PM or during the weekend

3. MINIMUM LIABILITY INSURANCE AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION, - The Contractor will comply with applicable OSHA safety regulations.

4. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION -

The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

5. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE - Have the same force and effect as if given in full text. Referenced clauses are available for review on the internet at www.acquisition.gov

6. 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION - If not already register in the CCR database, you can register at www.ccr.gov. Registered in the CCR database means that — (1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and

(2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record “Active”. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

7. 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: – The online Representation and Certification (ORCA) must be completed and submitted with the Offerors' bid/quote. Electronic copies can be completed at orca.gov. An offeror must complete their Central Contracting Registration (CCR) prior to their representations and certifications.

8.

An amendment to the Solicitation will be issued addressing this site showing and any necessary changes to the Solicitation. It is important that the Contracting Officer has your correct email and mailing address with fax number if available.

9.

Your quote must include the following documents:

Bid Schedule – all blanks MUST be completed to be responsive.

Contractor Financial Information: which includes contract DUNS Number and Tax Payer Identification Number (Tax ID): The DUNS number is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, see FAR Clause 52.204-6 for direction to obtain a DUNS number.

CCR Data

Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA)

10.

Quotes: Quotes are due September 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM Local Time.

11.

Floor Plans of City Centre and Marketridge were passed to all those in attendance.

TECHNICAL CONCERNS – COTR, Jim Lowe and GR, Rosie Thomas

SUMMARY COMMENTS:

1. Remarks and explanations at this conference SHALL NOT qualify the terms of the solicitation.

2. Terms of the solicitation remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.

CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS TO SOLICITATION/COMMENTS

Correction to page 1, AG-447U-S-11-0038, (No Forms), Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.

As reads: Furnish quotations on or about September 14, 2011, 4:00 PM local.

Change to Read: No Change. Due date for Quotes remain September 14, 2011.

Correction to page 3, AG-447U-S-11-0038, Bid Schedule.

Remove Bid Schedule page 3 and Replace with revised Bid Schedule attached as enclosure.

Changes include adding the disassembly of two workstations and reassembly at Marketridge as well as relocating the Mississippi Interagency Coordination Center (MICC) from its current location at 3139 Highway 468, Pearl Mississippi to new location at Marketridge. Approximately 80% office items are in storage. The approximate weight is 20,000 lbs. Please contact Jason Winston at

601) 528-1116 with any questions you may or to setup a site visit.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. Can we us moving totes?

A. Yes.

Q. Can we us 53’ moving vans?

A. Yes Q.

Discussion on adding addition items to move.

A.

Interagency Coordination Center will added. Also the relocation and reassembly of two partitions is added.

Q.

What are the Length of the tracks on the High Density Shelving Files

(HDSF)

A.

Please see attached data sheets.

Q.

How many tracks are on the HDSF.

A.

Please see attached data sheets

Q.

How many moving Units are there on the HDSF?

A.

8 and 7 units on 1st floor and 3 TAB Twin Files on the 5th Floor.

Q.

Is there a Mechanical Assist on the HDSF?

A.

No

Q.

How many rolling units are there on the HDSF?

A.

8 and 7 units

Q.

What is the depth of the (HDSF?)

A.

Please see attached data sheets

Q.

What is the Brand Name of the HDSF?

A.

See attached data sheets - TAB http://www.tab.com/Resources/Literature/Storage-Literature.aspx: Please use this site for additional information

LIST OF INDIVIDUALS OR FIRMS ATTENDING SITE SHOWING:

Sidney Montgomery, General Moving Company, Memphis, TN Phillip Hollingsworth, Armstrong Relocation, Madison, MS

Scott McGhee, Mississippi Van Lines, Jackson, MS

Eddie Gonzales, Quality Group, Jackson, MS

Steve Ryals, DSS LLC, Wiggins, MS

THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE ATTACHED TO AND BECOME A PART OF

THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS

AMENDMENT MAY RENDER YOUR Offer NON-RESPONSIVE.