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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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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CARRIE L EDWARDS; CONTRACT SPECIALIST

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING:

1. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING NOTES - CLARIFICATIONS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

2. PAGE 22 - REVISION

3. PAGE 52 - REVISION

4. SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS - ARCH PIPE CULVERTS

5. STANDARD TRAIL PLAN - POST RAIL FENCE

USDA FOREST SERVICE

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

1079 MAIN STREET EAST

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV 24986

843321

AG-55N9-S-17-0008

1 9

04/17/2017

03/27/2017

04/17/2017

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE CALL NOTES

AG-55N9-S-17-0008

TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST

A pre-proposal conference call was held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

The following persons representing the Forest Service were in attendance: Carrie Edwards (Contracting Officer); Dawn McCarthy (Recreation Team Leader); Bill Scripp (Recreation Technician); Roger Boggs (Recreation Technician) and Brandon Olinger (Recreation Technician).

Solicitation Number AG-55N9-S-17-0008, Trail Construction and Maintenance Services IDIQ was reviewed by Carrie Edwards. Bill Scripp reviewed the Specifications.

The following clarifications / questions were raised during the meeting:

1. Socio-Economic Set Aside Clarification

The FBO announcement was posted correctly; this project is set aside 100% for small business concerns. The following modifications need made to the solicitation:

Page 22 – Additional Contractor Notes #2 should be changed to read:

2. This acquisition is set aside for Small Business concerns. The solicitation will result in the award of a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

One or more awards may be made to the responsible Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) are determined to offer the best value to the Government price and other evaluation factors considered. Task orders for identified work will then be competed between the contractors receiving IDIQ contract awards from this solicitation.

Remove: 52.219-3 Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award

(NOV 2011)

Add: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)

Replacement pages are attached.

2. Will there be a single award made?

It is anticipated that multiple awards will be made as a result of this solicitation.

3. If you propose pricing for only 1 of the 2 zones will your proposal be disqualified?

You can propose pricing for either zone individually or both zones together; however the offeror must submit a price for all line items within the chosen zone(s).

4. Which Alternative Payment Protections will be accepted?

FAR 52.228-13 specifies the contractor shall submit either a Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit as payment protections.

5. Where should the amount for bond reimbursement be included; factored into the price of each line item?

Per Attachment #2 (Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects {Revised 10/30/2014}) these amounts should be included in the mobilization line item.

Section 907 – Mobilization

907.01 This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site.

Mobilization includes the costs associated with obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds.

Mobilization is not intended to pay for the costs of materials before they are used on the project site.

6. Bottomless Arch Culvert Clarification

Special Project Specifications for Arch Pipes are attached. Bottomless arch culverts will be installed similar to standard culverts; for rock walls, rip rap will be used, as opposed to cut block. Separation geotextile will be used between native fill and rock.

7. Post Rail Fencing Clarification

A drawing for a post rail fence is attached. For each 24 LF section, 7 4x4x8 posts and 6 2x6x8 rails are required; one 80 lb bag of Sakrete will be added to each post hole.

8. Concrete Matting Clarification

For each 4x16 foot concrete mat, 16 duckbill anchors will be used to anchor down the 16 loop cables on the mats.

9. What is the process for submitting an invoice?

Invoicing for Task Orders having a performance period greater than 30 days may be submitted bi-weekly for construction projects and monthly for service projects. For construction projects, all invoicing shall be supported by the applicable certified payrolls for the period of work invoiced. Invoices for Task Orders having performance periods under 30 days in duration shall be submitted after completion and acceptance of work by the Government.

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices are to be submitted online via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Your company must register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish an account in order to submit an invoice on this project.

All submitted invoices will be electronically routed to the designated COR for payment recommendation before moving to the CO for payment approval.

https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm

Construction / Service RFP AG-55N9-S-17-0008 Trail Construction & Maintenance Services

Contractor Acceptance Statement: By signing the offer, the Contractor agrees to all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agrees to furnish any awarded items at the price set in the schedule unless otherwise excepted as follows:

Additional Contractor Notes:

1. This will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract which means that the Government does not currently know the exact amount and timing of the work to be done.

Actual task orders will be issued as needed during the life of the contract.

2. This acquisition is set aside for Small Business HUBZone Certified concerns. The solicitation will result in the award of a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery / Indefinte Quantity (IDIQ) contract. One or more awards may be made to the responsible Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) are determined to offer the best value to the Government price and other evaluation factors considered. Task orders for identified work will then be competed between the contractors receiving IDIQ contract awards from this solicitation.

3. In order to be eligible for a contract award under this solicitation, you must comply with all requirements of FAR Clause 52.204-7 – System for Award Management. Contractors may register in SAM at www.sam.gov; registration in SAM is free. If you do not have an “Active” profile or you do not submit the requested information according to the solicitation provision, you will be considered non-responsive.

4. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract(s) without further negotations or discussion, unless clarification is required. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to enter into discussions later, if the Contracting Officer deems that it is in the interest of the Government to do so.

5. There is a pre-proposal CONFERENCE CALL on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

ET. Connection Information is as follows: 1-888-844-9904; Passcode: 8860827. The solicitation will be reviewed and questions will be answered at this time.

6. In order to make an offer for this project, you are required to complete and return the following:

a. OFFER: Standard Form 1442 (Pages 1 & 2) – Sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19; 20

b. COST PROPOSAL: Section B (Pages 3 – 21) – Schedule of Items

c. REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS: Section K (Pages 70 – 76) – Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

d. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: Section L (Pages 81 – 83) – Instructions for the http://www.sam.gov/

Construction / Service RFP AG-55N9-S-17-0008 Trail Construction & Maintenance Services

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES APPLY TO ALL TASK ORDERS

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights & Requirements to Inform

Employees of Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

(MAY 2011)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(OCT 2016)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2016) 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite Delivery Contracts

(OCT 2016)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC

2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (AUG 2016) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.219-3 Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (NOV 2011) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation

(MAY 2014)

52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding

$15,000 (MAY 2014)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015)

Special Project Specification Section 921— Arch Pipe Culverts

Description

921.01 Work. Work consists of furnishing and installing arch pipe culverts, including excavation and backfill, selecting and hauling of rock materials, and constructing catch basins and headwalls.

Materials

921.02 Requirements. Use materials meeting the requirements of the following sections:

961—Rock, Grid Pavement Units, and Aggregate 962—Material for Timber Structures 963—Drainage Pipe – Special Project Spec. Section 963.09 Plastic Arch Pipe Culvert 964—Geosynthetics

Construction

921.03 Excavation and Embankment. Perform excavation and embankment in accordance with Section 912.

921.04 Placement. Place culverts to provide for unobstructed inlet and outlet flow.

Remove logs, debris, soil, rock, and other obstructions above and below the culvert that would impede flow into the culvert or away from the trailway. Minimize disturbance to streambeds.

Construct a catch basin to facilitate flow from trail ditches into the culvert when

DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND BY THE COR.

921.05 Arch Pipe Culverts. Install arch pipe culverts at the locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND BY THE COR.

(a) Placing. Place culverts at stream crossings on the natural stream banks or as

DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND BY THE COR.

(b) Foundation. Excavate and remove all unsuitable material and rocks over 3 inches for the arch pipe culvert footings.

Firmly embed lower arch pipe culvert footings on stable foundation of undisturbed or compacted soil.

921.06 Backfilling Culverts. Backfill and compact in lifts around the arch culvert’s exterior chamber footing with suitable material that is free of rocks over 3 inches.

Provide for the cover height as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

921.07 Headwalls. Install headwalls and nonwoven geotextile fabric between the backfill material and the rock headwall at the locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as

DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND BY THE COR.

Provide a compacted bench a minimum of 6 inches below the existing ground for the foundation of the headwall.

Select rocks that have a general rectangular shape with flat top and bottom faces. Place the largest rocks on the bottom. Lay each rock stable on the course that supports it, interlocking with surrounding rocks. Do not break, jar, or displace rocks already set.

Place the exposed face of each rock parallel to the face of the wall. Stagger vertical joints a minimum of 4 inches horizontally from vertical joints in adjoining courses.

Measurement

921.08 Method. Measure the quantities in accordance with Section 906.

Payment

921.09 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price for each PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

921(07) 85.4" L x 51.0" W x 30.0" H Corrugated Arch culvert ……….................. LS