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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.

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ASHEVILLE NC 28804

200 WT WEAVER BLVD

SOUTHERN RESEARCH STATION

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SOUTHERN RESEACH STN - HQ ASHEVILL

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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.

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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

07/10/2014

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.)

CONSTRUCTION OF ENTRANCE GATE AT THE CRADLE OF FORESTRY ON THE PISGAH RANGER DISTRICT, TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, NEAR BREVARD, NC

LIST OF CHANGES: This amendment is issued to provide questions and answers we have received on this solicitation.

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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)

KAREN WELCH

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

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Q1) On sheet number L2 it shows the width of the finished stone column being 5'-0". On sheet 2 of 2 it shows the footer with the thickened edge due to the slope of the land. Can you tell me what the dimensions need to be for this pad that the columns to sit on?

A1) As stated on the bid schedule and the drawings the old existing gate columns and footings will need to be removed and disposed of.

The new gate columns are in place and are not part of the scope of work so no need to be concerned about the new concrete columns and gate as stated in the Bid Schedule. The only items being removed are the 1970's rock columns and footings.

Q2) In the specifications, section 01110, 1.02 description, (A) It states that the old gate foundation and columns shall be removed and disposed of.

In section 02220, 1.01 work included, (A) it also states that the rock and concrete gate columns are to be removed and disposed of.

A2) Yes, the site has the old rock gate columns still in place from the 1970's these will need to be removed just as referenced in the bid schedule, specifications and drawings. The new gate footings and gate concrete columns are in place. The only remaining work items related to the new concrete columns is the rock veneer all other concrete has been poured and completed. The contract will include all the timber and hardware for the vertical and horizontal overhead related timbers and not the timber for the gate arms themselves.

Q3) Can you Identify the species of wood the logs need to be?

A3) on sheet 2 of the drawings it shows the timbers to be PT SYP which is Pressure Treated Southern Yellow Pine. Keep in mind the treatment is required to be ACQ 0.6 pcf (ground contact Critical) and often MCA 0.24 "Critical" is used.

Whatever the treatment make sure it is ground contact "Critical" and just not ground contact.

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

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110