Amendment Four.pdf

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

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

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

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

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 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 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 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.

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.)

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

This form was electronically produced by USDA/ARS/OCIO/ADB.

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).

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Amendment 4 04/27/2010

USDA-ARS-MWA

1815 N. University Street Peoria, IL 61604

Same as Block 6

AG-5114-S-10-AA10

03/26/2010

N/A

RECOVERY-Repair Mechanical and Electrical Systems, CDL, St. Paul, MN

Page 2 contains clarification on the ceiling tile.

This amendment becomes part of the contract documents.

Task Order No. AG-5114-D-09-0084 Contract No. AG-3K15-53-3K154-1500 00 20 10-1

BIDDING & CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Amendment No. 4

DATE: April 27, 2010

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

TO: PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR:

RECOVERY – REPAIR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

USDA-ARS

CEREAL DISEASE LABORATORY

ST. PAUL, MN 55108

AMENDMENT ITEMS:

Item 1:

Specification Section 09 51 00 – Acoustical Ceilings:

a. Revise paragraph 2.2.B.5. to indicate the following:

“5. Edge Profile: Angular Tegular for interface with 15/16” Exposed Tee.”

b. Revise paragraph 2.2.B.6. to indicate the following:

“6. Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC): ASTM C 423; Classified with UL label on product carton, 0.55.”

c. Revise paragraph 2.2.B.11. to indicate the following:

“11. Light Reflectance (LR): ASTM E 1477; white Panel; Light Reflectance: 0.85.”

d. Add paragraph 2.2.C. as follows:

“C. Basis of design for acoustical ceiling systems shall be: Armstrong Fine Fissured 2’ x 4’ x 5/8” with 15/16” Angled Tegular edge profiles.