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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. Amendment/Modification No.

One (1)

3. Effective Date April 27, 2011

4. Requisition/Purchase Req. No.

5. Project No.

6. Issued By:

USDA Forest Service (Region 9) c/o Lake St. Acquisition Team 412 Red Apple Road Manistee, MI 49660

7. Administered By:

Same as Block 6

AG-54B0-S-11-0009

9B. Dated (See Item 11) April 12, 2011

10A. Modification of Contract No.

10B. Date Issued (See Item 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[X} The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ X ] 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 copy 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 Appropriate Data (If required

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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 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):

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [] is not, [X ] is, required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification: (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

POINT IROQUOIS LIGHTHOUSE TOWER RESTORATION AND BUILDING PAINTING

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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.

15A. Name and Title of Signer

16A. Name and Title of Contracting Officer

TAMIE R. THOMPSON.

15B. Contractor/Offeror (Authorized Signature)

Tamie R. Thompson (Signature of Contracting Officer) Date Signed

04/26/2011

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (rev. 10-83)

CONTRACT MODIFICATION

STANDARD FORM 30

CONTINUATION SHEET

CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1

AG-54B0-S-11-0009

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POINT IROQUOIS LIGHTHOUSE TOWER RESTORATION AND BUILDING PAINTING

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q – How much of the house needs to have paint removed vs. the lighthouse tower?

A. – Loose paint on the house needs to be removed however the tower needs to have all paint completely removed. (ref Keynotes on drawings, sheet 2 of 2.)

Q – Where can the equipment enter to get close to the lighthouse and building?

A. – There is an opening in the front of the facility that is 9 feet 3 inches wide that vendors can get their equipment through. Upon request and approval, an earth ramp may be considered and built.

Q – Can trees be cleared in the staging area?

A – Contractors can utilize the space west of the facility to stage/store their equipment. Upon request and approval they could be allowed to remove trees, limbs, or brush, to widen the cooridor leading to the lighthouse.

Q – Where is the septic field located?.

A – The septic tank and drainfield are south of the lighthouse, outside the stone wall, and to the east of the stone wall entrance.

Q. – Have their been any initial tests performed to indicate the level of lead in the paint?

A. – Yes. The areas which have paint classifed as lead-based (more than 0.5% lead by weight) are as follows:

The contractor must be qualified to work with lead based paint in accordance with 29CFR 1926.62.

Q – Due to lead based paint, once loose paint is disturbed in the removal process, does the area need to be secured?

A. – Follow EPA and OSHA guidelines. The contractor will be responsible for controlling access into the tower while work is underway and will not be expected to open it to the public until work in the tower is complete and the area is safe.

Q – Is lead based testing required and if so; to what extent i.e. strip and test; strip, paint and test; test every day?

A. – The specifications state “remove, contain, containerize, transport, and dispose of lead-based paint debris in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations”. EPA standards and codes for lead based paint are applicable as are the requirements of 29CFR 1926.62.

Q – Is it required to remove or pull back the soil at the base of the structures in order to paint?

A. – It is not required to paint below the normal ground level.

Q – If there is rain or inclement weather, will the exposed brick on the lighttower need to be protected?

A – The contractor will be expected to follow good workmanlike practices and will protect the work in progress against damage that could be caused by the weather.

Q – In the tower interior, do cracks and unstable areas in the substrate need to be repaired after loose paint is removed?

A – Yes. The substrate will be prepared for painting in accordance with the specifications. Necessary repairs to the substrate will be made. See section 09 90 00 Painting & Coating, and subsections 2.03 Patching Materials, 3.01 Execution, and 3.06 Substrate Repair, among others.

List of Attendees:

Northern Restoration Eric Vanderley

Henry J. Ware Inc.

Charles Ranson

Bayshore Contractor, LLC Blake Jordan

Alfredson Bros Construction Company Richard Alfredson

National Restoration Jacob Fletcher

The PROPOSAL RECEIPT DATE (May 13, 2011 @ 3:30 p.m. EST) REMAINS Unchanged.