SF-30.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-67T0-S-14-0039

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/19/2014

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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.

Big Willow & Bench Fence Construction The purpose of this amendment is respond to questions and conduct changes to the solicitation.

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

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

June 11, 2014 SUBJECT: Amendment 1, BigHorn National Forest, Solicitation AG-67T0-S-14-0039, Big Willow & Bench Fence Construction.

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

· The Schedule of Items reflects two base and (1) option line items.

· 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.

· Wyoming Davis Bacon Wage Determinations are to be complied with under the contract.

· Bid gurantee not required.

· Payment & Performance Bonds only required for pricing over $150,000.

· Contractor responsible for all local & Federal taxes.

· Faxes and emails for proposals are not accepted. Any Contractor modifications to proposals will be accepted by email at whighland@fs.fed.us .

· Offerors submitting a Request For Quotes 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.

Questions/Responses:

1) Item 203(02)A 200 ft. and 619(01)B are matches - is this accurate ? Is the contractor starting with a brace and then spacing begins with every 80 ft. a wood post ?Can the steel posts be # 133

6 ft.? Green with silver top?

Response:

- Item 203(02)A and what is now 619(01)A are for the same section of fence. 203(02)A removes the fence and 619(01)A constructs new fence in the same section.

-The contractor will start at a brace panel and then space wooden posts every 80 ft. with steel posts every 16 feet in between.

-Steel posts can be 6 ft. #133, green with silver top

2) Item 619(01) A -Is the contractor pulling all wood posts along the 1450 ft. and are they every 80 ft. and is wire attached?

Response:

- Please see the revised (6-6-14) Project Notes and Summary of Quantities to help clarify requirements.

3) Item 619(01)C Is this 2070 ft. separate from the 1450 discussed above or is item 2 question within this footage? Is the wire attached to any steel posts along this footage and if so are we to furnish new clips?

Response:

- Please see the revised (6-6-14) Project Notes and Summary of Quantities to help clarify requirements.

4) Are there 310-- 5in. to supply? for 619(01)D are the 3 in. fence stays not to be buried and installed to top of ground?

Response:

-It is the contractors responsibility to determine the number of 5 inch posts that would be required.

-The 3 inch fence stays are to be installed on top of the ground.

5) are the 3 in. posts opposite the 5 in. posts to be buried or are stays ?

Response:

-The 3 inch fence stays are to be installed on top of the ground.

6) 619(01)F-- Is the only difference for the type 2 fence from type 1 - section AA on page 4 of 5 --there are 2- 4 in. kickers on each end of section attached as shown ?

Response:

-Yes the only difference in the two types of fence are the kickers on the type II.

7) 619(01)G optional item the poles are the rails and furnished by others and the contractor will move to ranger station if not awarded?

Response:

-What is now item 619(01)H Fence, POST AND POLE (type I) install rails is to install the rails that the Contractor is to supply in item 619(01)F Fence, POST AND POLE (type I) supply rails. Item 619(01)H for installing rails is an optional item and will be awarded if funding allows. If it is not awarded then the materials, in Item 619(01)F supplying rails, will be delivered to Burgess Ranger Station.

Solicitation Changes:

1. Delete Schedule of Items pgs. 4-5 and replace with revised schedule of items pgs. 4-5.

2. Drawings: Delete pg. 2 of 5 and replaced with revised pg. 2 of 5.

3. Reference Solicitation header : Delete Nebraska National Forest and replace with BigHorn National Forest.