Amend_002.pdf

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 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 your 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

CHECK ONE 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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NRCS-HQ-124D90

Fence Construction, Milam County, Texas WRP ACEP Restoration Easement - 66744213017SH

This amendment serves to:

(1) Incorporate the Boundary Survey Map for the Property of Brian Farquhar attached to this amendment into the solicitation.

(2) Incorporate the site Showing Sign In Sheet attached to this amendment into the solicitation.

(3) Incorporate the Q&A from the Site Showing attached to this amendment into the solicitation.

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NRCS-HQ-124D90

USDA-NRCS Contracting Team 4 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Room 6801-S Washington, DC 20250

USDA-NRCS New York State Office 441 S. Salina Street Suite 354 Room 520 Syracuse, NY 13202

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Q&A from Site Showing

Obstruction Removal and Fence Construction – WRP Easement, Milam County, TX

1. Q – Are the areas to be cleared going to be on both the inside and outside of easement line?

A – Yes

2. Q – Is there any livestock currently on the adjoining property where the fence is to be placed?

A – No

3. Q – What is SAM?

A – SAM is the System for Award Management, and registration in SAM is a requirement to be awarded a federal contract. Registration is done through the SAM website at www.sam.gov

4. Q – How many hours of 1st aid training is required?

A – A current 1st aid certificate from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, American Red Cross, or other state – approved organization is required.

5. Q – Do operators have to be paid a different rate than laborers?

A – Employees should be paid at the wage rate for their job position classification in accordance with the Construction Wage Determination specified in the solicitation.

6. Q – Has there been any survey to determine if there is any rock present where the fence is to be located?

A – No

7. Q – Can metal post be used in line posts and brace construction be larger than 3” dia.?

A – Yes, post can be larger than 3” dia., but cannot be smaller than 3” dia.

8. Q – Do the required post caps need to be domed or flat topped?

A – Either style will work, they just need to be welded to the post.

9. Q – Does T-post have to be powder coated?

A – No, it just has to be painted.

http://www.sam.gov/

10. Q – Can NRCS review a list of materials for meeting specs prior to the contractor purchasing?

A – Yes, the inspector or COR can review the materials list prior to the contractor purchasing, however it is the contractor’s responsibility that the purchased materials meet the NRCS specifications for fence construction.

11. Q – Is a bid bond required?

A – No.

12. Q – Can some of the smaller trees be removed to facilitate the removal of the old fence?

A – Yes, trees smaller than 6” diameter at breast height can be removed if needed.

Trees larger than 6” diameter at breast height can be removed with NRCS approval.

Removed trees must be mulched, chipped, or hauled off site.

13. Q – Will a boundary survey be made available to the contractors?

A – Yes

14. Q – Does the flood debris that is washed up in the old fence line need to be removed?

A – No, just the old fence and any additional cut trees/brush must be removed.

15. Q – Can the contractor contact the landowner to obtain addition access to the WRP easement?

A – Contractor must supply NRCS with written permission for any additional access they may obtain from the landowner.

16. Q – Do disturbed areas need to be reseeded?

A – No, but they should be left smoothed without any ruts.