Amendment_No_1_AG-4639-S-15-0016.pdf

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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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NRCS-SC-124639

COLUMBIA SC 29201

SUITE 950

1835 ASSEMBLY ST

USDA-NRCS-SOUTH CAROLINA STATE OFC

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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.

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

PAGE OF PAGES

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

07/10/2015

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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide Site Showing Attendee list and Questions &

Answers resulting from the Site Showing held on July 28, 2015.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

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)

AMY STONEBRAKER

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

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 .

Amy.Stonebraker Text Box

Rollingdale WRP

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Site showing – July 28, 2015

1. Q: On page 6-4, the PLS calculation does not show up, was it in the SOW? I believe we put it in a table, is there a compatability problem with something? I would like to send it to you directly, just let me know the best document format MSWord or PDF or other.

A: There was an issue with the pdf document; revised page 6-4 of Specification 6 is included with this Amendment No. 1.

2. Q: Can rubber tires be used instead of geocell, the rubber tires used would be recycled?

A: Not at this time. We will research that option considering permitting requirements, lifespan, certification/sterilization process and many other factors.

3. Q: Is a sediment and erosion control plan required to be submitted to the COR for approval?

A: No, but you are responsible for pollution control. Please refer to the full text of Construction

Specification 5 for details.

4. Q: Is an Army Corps of Engineers permit required?

A: NRCS obtains the ACOE permit required to do this work. The Contractor is not responsible for this permit.

5. Q: How will the removed culvert pipes be disposed of?

A: Construction Specification 3 – Structure Removal states that they will be removed and disposed of offsite in a legal manner, however if the landowner informs us that he wants to keep them we will designate a location for their placement on his property. The contractor will be informed of this location after award.

Rollingdale WRP

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6. Q: Are there areas for equipment turnaround and temporarily storing earthfill?

A: Yes, they will be identified by the Inspector at the start of construction.

7. Q: Can the earthfill removed from the road be placed in the low wet areas to the left and the right?

A: No, it must be placed on a different section of the road, on the out parcel area or in one of the turnarounds.

8. Q: Is the crossing location exact?

A: No, it may be shifted slightly by the Inspector to avoid large or numerous trees.

Rollingdale WRP 6-4 April 2015 NRCS-South Carolina Sumter County

7. Seed mix shall consist of the following:

Species Rate (lbs/acre)

Minimum Purity Rate

Minimum Germination

Rate

Indian Grass (Sorghatrum nutans) Cheyenne or Lameto variety 5 PLS* 85% 75%

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) Aldous or Cimarron ecotype 5 PLS* 85% 75%

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) Carthage or Blackville variety; or Coastal Panic Grass (Panicum amarum)

1 PLS* 85% 75%

Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus viginicus) or Canada Wild Rye (Elymus Canadensis) 6 PLS* 85% 75%

Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) 1 PLS* 85% 75% Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 1 PLS* 85% 75% Ox Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) or Lance Leaved Coreposis (Coreopsis lanceolata) 1 PLS* 85% 75%

Nurse Crop (check dates) Japanese Millet*** (Echinochloa esculenta) 25 Bulk 85% 75% Oats** (Avena sativa) 30 Bulk 85% 75% *PLS – Pure Live Seed **Oats shall be used between October 1st and March 30th ***Japanese Millet shall be used between April 1st and September 30th

Pure Live Seed (PLS) Calculation:

Pounds of Seed Needed = (Seeding Rate)

(Percent pure seed from tag) x (Percent germination from tag)

EXAMPLE: want to apply 3 lbs (PLS) Switchgrass for Spring planting onto a WRP site.

Percent pure seed from tag = 80% Percent germination from tag = 70%

Pounds of Seed Needed = 3 lbs = 5.4 lbs.

(0.80 x 0.70)

9. Pollution Control is made subsidiary to this bid item. See Construction Specification 5 for details of pollution control. All compensation for pollution control during seeding shall be considered as included in the unit bid price for Bid Item 7, Seeding.

10. Removal of Water is made subsidiary to this bid item. See Construction Specification 11 for details of removal of water. All compensation for removal of water during seeding shall be considered as included in the unit bid price for Bid Item 7, Seeding.