Amendment Seven.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 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 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 7 05/06/2010

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

See pages 2 and 3 for additional questions and answers.

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

UBIDDING & CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Amendment No. 7

DATE: May 4, 2010

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

TO: PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR:

RECOVERY – REPAIR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

USDA-ARS

CEREAL DISEASE LABORATORY

ST. PAUL, MN 55108

UAMENDMENT ITEMS:

UItem 1:

Sheet M201 – Add following note to Growth Chamber Room:

“Contractor shall assume twenty (20) hose bibs in Growth Chamber Room for bidding purposes”.

UItem 2:

Sheet M201 – Add following scope of work:

“Contractor shall provide new natural gas service connection to laboratory gas distribution system.

Provide new 1-1/2” gas line from existing gas meter and provide new connection to existing laboratory gas distribution piping at location near grid line XB and X2.5 (new connection shall be above accessible suspended ceiling). New gas line shall be routed concealed above accessible, suspended ceiling. Provide shut-off valve at existing gas meter and at new connection to existing laboratory natural gas piping system.”

UItem 3:

Sheet E100 – Revise the note symbol at the existing greenhouse panels from #1 to #18. This work will be part of the base bid.

UItem 4:

Sheet E200 – Revise the note symbol at panels A1,A2,A3,B1,B2 and B3 from #9 to #14. This work will be part of the base bid.

UItem 5:

Sheet E400 – Panel schedules A1,A2,A3,B1,B2 and B3 – Revise the note from #3 to #4. This work will be part of the base bid.

UItem 6:

Sheet E300 – Revise the sheet referenced in plan note #16 from 201 to E200.

Task Order No. AG-5114-D-09-0084 Contract No. AG-3K15-53-3K154-1500 00 20 10-2

UCLARIFICATIONS TO CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS:

1. CWP-1 & CWP-2 – Please define scope of work in relation to these.

Government Response: These pumps shall replace the condenser water pumps in the same location. Scope of work listed in the schedules and on plans.

2. Circuit Cooler (C-1) – Please define scope of work.

Government Response: A new evaporative cooler shall replace the existing unit. Work is listed in the drawings and specifications.

3. RPZ – At new boilers are we to reuse existing makeup water piping and RPZ ? – please advise.

Government Response: No, see piping schematic and detail on plans for makeup system.

4. Water Heater – Sheet M203 Water heater gooseneck is shown on roof. Is this a new item for a new water heater? – Please advise.

Government response: New gooseneck shall be provided. The new gooseneck shalll serve the existing water heater. Work is indicated on drawings and specifications.

5. Hose bibbs – Quantity need for Alternate # 3 pricing.

Government response: See Amendment Item #1 above.

6. Duct Insulation – No specification section for this. Please advise.

Government Response: No new duct insulation is intended.

7. Lab natural gas system – need more information, ie. Lab 11 and connecting to existing.

Need more information. Please advise.

Government Response: See Addendum Item #2 above.

8. Fire Protection – Is there fire protection work associated with this project, ie. Sheet M201

– “Replace sprinkler head and replace with 286 degree F concealed head”. – Please advise.

Government Response: Yes, modify head as shown on sheet M201.

9. Are new greenhouse power panels (A1-A3 and B1-B3) to be bid under Base Bid or Bid Option #2?

Government Response: See Addendum Items 3 – 6.