AG-64R4-S-10-0010_-_Amendment_No._0001.docx

SOLICITATION NO. AG-64R4-S-14-0010 AMENDMENT NO. 0001 dated 06/10/2014

ROAD RECONDITIONING - MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST

2. AMENDMENT NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/10/2014

6. ISSUED BY:

USDA, Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest Attn: Anita Young, Acquisition Management 401 Fairgrounds Road Rolla, MO 65401

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

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

XX

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-64R4-S-14-0010 –ROAD RECONDITIONING – MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11): 05/12/2014

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

FACILITY CODE:

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13):

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[XX]The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ XX] is extended, [] is not extended. Offerors are required to 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) n/a

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:

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor []is not, [XX] 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.)

The above-numbered solicitation is amended as follows:

REPLACE the original PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE (Pages 3 and 4) with the REVISED PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE.

The attached records of pre-proposal meeting are for your information.

THE DATE AND TIME SET FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS IS EXTENDED TO JUNE 23, 2014, 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME AT PLACE OF OPENING).

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) Anita J. Young, Contracting Officer

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

PART I – THE SCHEDULE (REVISED 06/10/2014)

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

The contractor shall furnish all transportation, material, labor, equipment, operators, tools, supplies, licenses, permits and other incidentals necessary for road reconstruction on the Mark Twain National Forest. All work shall be performed in accordance with terms, conditions, specifications and drawings of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) and any resultant contract.

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM 1 – FOREST ROAD 3213 – WOLF MOUNTAIN

ELEVEN POINT RANGER DISTRICT, RIPLEY COUNTY, MISSOURI

15101-

15215-

15705-

20301-

25102-

**ALT 1: 25306-

**ALT 2:

25306-1000

Sum

30301-

60201-

60210-

TOTAL PRICE FOR ITEM 1 – FR 3213 – WOLF MOUNTAIN

ITEM 2 – FOREST ROAD 372 – McDANIEL

HOUSTON RANGER DISTRICT, PULASKI COUNTY, MISSOURI

15101-

15215-

15705-

25102-

**ALT 1: 25306-

**ALT 2:

25306-1000

Sum

25306-

30301-

TOTAL PRICE FOR ITEM 2 – FR 372 – McDANIEL

**An alternate item has been provided for Item No. 25306-1000. Bidders should provide a bid for the alternative they plan to provide. Only one line of Pay Item No. 25306-1000 will be awarded per bid item.

B-2 CONSTRUCTION NOTES:

Reimbursement for bond premiums, in accordance with FAR 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include payment for bond premiums under Pay Item 15101-0000 - Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

The following items of work are considered incidental to the contract and will not be paid for separately: contractor quality control; contractor testing; construction schedule; temporary traffic control barricades and signing.

B-3 PRE-BID MEETING AND TOUR:

A pre-bid meeting and tour will be held on May 27, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site for Item 1 – FR 3213 Wolf Mountain Road and on May 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site for Item 2 – FR 372 McDaniel Road. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend these meetings. For more information, contact Jeremy Brown at 573-785-1475 for Item 1 and Shawn Bleiler at 573-729-6656 for Item 2.

B-4 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION:

In order to be eligible for an award, potential contractors must comply with all requirements of FAR Clause 52.204-7--System for Award Management. Bidders may register in SAM at www.sam.gov. There is no charge to register when registration is done at the official SAM website shown here.

NOTES FROM THE PRE-BID MEETING FOR SOLICITATION AG-64R4-S-14-0010

ROAD RECONDITIONING ITEM 1 - FOREST ROAD 3213 – WOLF MOUNTAIN

Question:

What is the gradation of Class II Riprap?

Answer:

The gradation of Class II riprap is defined in Table 705-1 of the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 (included by reference). The relevant portion of this table is shown below:

Question:

What is the gradation of the roadway aggregate?

Answer:

The gradation of the roadway aggregate was omitted from the plans and schedule. The gradation for the roadway aggregate should be a 1” base material with the gradation shown below:

Question:

Can you provide additional information regarding the installation of mats?

Answer:

The mat sections should be placed across the centerline of the road instead of placed in a shingled layer along the centerline. This will allow the installation equipment to remain on the road and will not disturb areas outside the roadway. Any other installation methods should be approved by the COTR.

At the installation site, the trees and brush will be pushed back on the downstream side only and the backslope grade will be cut at a 1:1 slope.

Question:

Is work limited to those drainage structures shown in the plans?

Answer:

All culvert inlets and outlets as well as all outlet ditches will be cleaned whether identified or not.

Question:

How should the natural drainages be dealt with?

Answer:

At the natural drains between mile posts 0.45 and 0.47, the drainages should be opened up to allow the water to flow in its natural state. Excavated material should be placed in between to build up the road. Clear debris and material downstream approximately 30’. Useable material should be placed in the road.

Question:

How will the drainage dip located at mile post 0.49 be dealt with?

Answer:

At mile post 0.49, build drainage dip according to plans about 50’ upslope from drainage to divert water across road.

Question:

Can you provide detail regarding the depth and width of the aggregate placement?

Answer:

Aggregate depth will be greater than 2” and the width will vary.

Question:

The plans specify an open cell block. Can alternates articulated concrete mats be utilized? (M.Godi) Answer:

Bidders wishing to use alternative concrete mats should include two sets of bids, one for the specified open cell block and a second bid for the alternate articulated concrete mat. Bidders must also provide product specifications for any alternate products with the bid.

NOTE: AN ALTERNATE BID ITEM HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE REVISED SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. BIDDERS SHOULD BID ON THE ALTERNATE THEY INTEND TO PROVIDE.

ROAD RECONDITIONING ITEM 2 - FOREST ROAD 372 – MCDANIEL

May 21, 2014 Meeting Attendance:

The plans specify an open cell block. Can alternates articulated concrete mats be utilized? (M.Godi) Answer:

Bidders wishing to use alternative concrete mats should include two sets of bids, one for the specified open cell block and a second bid for the alternate articulated concrete mat. Bidders must also provide product specifications for any alternate products with the bid.

NOTE: AN ALTERNATE BID ITEM HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE REVISED SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. BIDDERS SHOULD BID ON THE ALTERNATE THEY INTEND TO PROVIDE.

Question:

Can suggestions on alternate installation practices be made for the articulated concrete mats? (M.Godi) Answer:

Bids should be based on the installation practices shown on the plans. Suggestions on alternate installation practices could be considered but would require review by the project designer.

Question:

What is the gradation of Class II Riprap? (M.Godi) Answer:

The gradation of Class II riprap is defined in Table 705-1 of the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 (included by reference). The relevant portion of this table is shown below:

What is the gradation of the roadway aggregate? (M.Godi) Answer:

The gradation of the roadway aggregate was omitted from the plans and schedule. The gradation for the roadway aggregate should be a 1” base material with the gradation shown below:

ROAD RECONDITIONING ITEM 2 - FOREST ROAD 372 – MCDANIEL

May 28, 2014 Meeting Attendance:

Who is responsible for the survey/staking of the low water crossing? (J.Hughes) Answer:

The contractor is responsible for survey/staking of the low water crossing. The Forest Service will approve the staking. Survey and staking for this project will only need to ensure designed dimensions, alignments and elevations are achieved.

Question:

Is the entire roadway to be bladed and outlets cleaned out? (J.Hughes) Answer:

The project shows road reconditioning for 11 stations (1,100 feet) on Forest Road 372 (Item 2). This accounts for the vicinity of the low water crossing and the section of road after the low water crossing that was previously damaged. There are no outlets in this section of the project.

Question:

What are the extents of the project and will any work be done on the turn-around at the Gasconade River? (J. Hughes)

The extents of the project area ultimately include the entire Forest Road 372 (item 2). Actual work on the road is more specific, including the start of Forest Road 372 (Item 2) traffic control signage place the the intersection with Sonora Ln, the low water crossing at mile post 0.4 to the end of the blading and aggregate placement, approximately at mile post 0.6. Any damage or rutting caused by operations at any point along the road will need to be restored to its original condition.

Will excavate materials for the articulated mat placement need to be removed or used on the project? (J.Hughes) Answer:

Materials excavated for the articulated mat installation shall be used to restore the eroded approach on the far side of the intermittent crossing. The purpose of this articulated mat crossing on Forest Road 372 (item 2) is to harden the approaches and prevent the intermittent stream from becoming trapped in the roadway which has occurred on numerous occasions. The design curves are intended to maintain the stream flow within the original drainage while permitting passenger vehicles pulling a short trailer to pass without dragging over the curve.

Question:

In the staging area adjacent to the low water crossing, will we have to clean up any damage or rutting? (J.Hughes)

The contractor will be responsible for restoring any damage caused through their operation to any areas within the project. The staging area would also need to be restored back to its original condition if operations impact it. At a minimum, any rutting would need to be smoothed out and seeded.

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