AG-4532-S-12-0002 Amendment 3.pdf

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

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03/27/2012

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable) Sears WRP

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

CODE

USDA, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

4407 Bland Road, Suite 117 Raleigh, NC 27609

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

X

AG-4532-S-12-0002

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02/28/2012

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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 ___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 ACKNOWLEDGE - MENT 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.

_()__ 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).

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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to delete Clause I.8, AGAR 452.222-7001 Labor Law Violations (AUG 2011) from the solicitation (page 26 of 42), to answer a new question, and to clarify the answers to 2 questions from amendment 2. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

This Amendment No. 3 does have to be acknowledged in your bid or signed and returned with your bid.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or Print)

DENISE A. BURRUSS

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Solicitation AG-4532-S-12-0002 Amendment Number 3

Sears WRP

Questions and Answers Received from March 20 through March 27, 2012

New Question

Q1. Was the pre-bid conference and site visit held on March 14 mandatory?

A1. No, the pre-bid conference and site visit were not mandatory. However, potential bidders are reminded to review FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) that is incorporated by reference in Section I of the solicitation (page 20 of 42).

Clarification on Questions Asked and Answered in Amendment 2

Q6. Regarding the quantity surveys, is a registered land surveyor required for the surveys?

What are the surveys going to be used for?

A6. A registered land surveyor will not be required. The contractor is required to perform quantity surveys, measurements, and computations for progress payments in accordance with Construction Specification 7, Construction Surveys.

Q8. Is the contractor required to meter the amount of water being pumped?

A8. The removal of water specification addresses the use of a water meter on each pump discharge. Since removal of water is not a pay item, metering the amount of water removed from the site will not be required.

This amendment shall be attached to and become a part of the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this amendment may render your bid non-responsive.