Amend._2.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USDA Forest Service Black Hills National Forest

8221 S. Hwy. 16 Rapid City, SD 57702 USDA Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest

8221 S. Hwy. 16

Rapid City, SD 57702

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AG-82X9-S-13-0024

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/17/2013

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers FORMCHECKBOX is extended, FORMCHECKBOX 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.

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor FORMCHECKBOX is not, FORMCHECKBOX is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

2013 Wyoming Road Maintenance The purpose of this amendment is to address the minutes of the meeting, respond to questions, and address corrections.

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.

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

July 23, 2013

SUBJECT: Amendment 2 Pre-Proposal Meeting Minutes, Black Hills National Forest, Solicitation AG-82X9-S-13-0024, 2013 WY RD Maintenance.

A pre-proposal meeting was held for the above referenced solicitation on 07/23/2013 at the Bearlodge RD Office. The following individuals were in attendance:

Wm. Highland

USFS

605-673-9246

Kelly Koisten

605-642-4622

Molly Williams

605-642-4622

Michael Stoner Baker Timber Products Inc.

605-391-2447

Chuck Perrault Edison Construction

619-520-4049

The meeting was opened by the C/O, who went through the solicitation package and discussed the following areas:

· Request for Proposals are being utilized for the resulting single award contract.

· The Schedule of Items reflects a base and (2) option years.

· Contractors are encouraged to address the evaluation factors in their proposals.

· Fax quotes “are not” authorized.

· Acquisition is a Small Business set aside.

· Ensure DUNS number & Tax ID No. is provided on the Schedule of Items

· Amendment will address minutes to the meeting.

· Insurance coverage in the amounts stated in AGAR Clause 452.228-71 will be required before work is performed.

· South Dakota Service Wage Determinations are to be complied with under the contract.

· Payment/Performance Bond or Bid gurantee “are not” required for this project.

· Contractor responsible for all local & Federal taxes.

· Offerors submitting a Request For Proposal are required by the FAR to use the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). S.A.M registration expires on an annual basis and that it would be prudent to check that it has not expired. In addition, contractors shall have completed their Online Reps. & Certs. Application (ORCA), to be considered for award.

The Contracting Officer Representative addressed the technical aspects of the project.

Corrections:

1. Delete Pg. 3 Schedule of Items and replace with attached revised Schedule of Items

2. Ref. SF-1449, page 2, item 3 – Delete Option Year 1, and replace with Option Year 2.

Questions:

1) What are the average widths of the roads in the contract?

The average width of the roads in the contract will be approximately 14’.

2) Are all the roads native or aggregate? Or how many miles of each?

There are approximately 6.2 miles of agg/nat. surface roads. This means that the road is both agg./nat. Those roads are: 839.1-Ogden Canyon, 841 Beaver Creek, and 899-Sand pit. The total miles for aggregate surface roads is 170.9 miles.

3) What are the average widths of the cattle guards to be cleaned?

All cattleguards average 14’ in width and most of them have two grills and concrete bases.

4) Can you provide an average distance to the cattle guards from a central point?

No, the district will decide which cattleguards shall be cleaned yearly and that information will be passed on to the contractor, via the COR of the contract.

5) Will roads need water and compaction as well?

No, the roads shall be bladed when moisture content of the road is optimum for blading and not when the road is too dry for blading. Generally, the CO shall determine if the area received enough moisture based upon the COR recommendations.

AG-67T0-S-13-0024

2013 Wyoming Road Maintenance Black Hills National Forest

Amendment 2

REVISED SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

WYOMING ROAD MAINTENANCE

BHNF BEARLODGE RANGER DISTRICT

Award Date to July 15, 2014

MEASURE

PRICE

TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 1 July 16, 2014 to July 15, 2015

OPTION YEAR 2 July 16, 2015 to July 15, 2016

TOTAL

COST

Base & all Opts.

· Note: Unit Prices Prevail Complete Information Below:

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