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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICAITON NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicble)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers 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 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 your 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 APPROPIRATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE 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 (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visits were held in the Decatur, Wise County, Texas and at both Watershed dam sites, on June 12, 2009. The following information was reviewed with the contractor at the showing, which covered administrative notes, Safety, the Construction Specifications, the construction drawings and sites visit. Included is list of individuals that attended the site showing. The following information shall be used in the preparation of your bids.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to download all documents from Federal Business Opportunity website, www.fbo.gov. All documents passed out at the Site Showing were draft copies only.

Invitation For Bids (IFB), Sealed Bids must arrive at the address in Block 7, SF 1442, by 2:45 PM, June 30, 2009.

Please label on the outside of the envelope the Solicitation Number.

1. Page 3, Bid Schedule, make sure all unit price items are filled in as this is the price that will determine the total contract value.

2. Page 4, Liquidated Damages – Construction $800 per calendar day of contractor caused delay.

3. Page 6, Inspection of Construction - This clause is included by reference. Key points: “…(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not—

a. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

b. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

c. Constitute or imply acceptance; or

d. Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph

(i) below.”

Each site will be inspected and all exceptions noted on Form ADS 45, “Final Inspection and Certificate of Completion”. The Contracting Officer will accept as completed as soon as practicable after the completion of the work.

4. Page 7, Commencement, Prosecution, And Completion of Work - There are 90 calendar days of performance time. Work must start within 10 days after receipt of notice to proceed. The NTP is expected to be issued o/a July 20, 2009. Both Dams must be worked concurrently.

A Pre-construction meeting will be conducted, o/a July 15, 2009.

4. Page 7, Variation in Estimated Quantity – On unit priced items, there is a 15% VIQ, in which the quantity within the 15% +/- of the estimated quantity will be paid at the unit price.

5. Page 9, Maximum Workweek - Construction Schedule - The maximum workweek that will be approved is 10 hours per day, Monday through Saturday, except for the Fixed Shutdown days.

6. Page 9, Accident Prevention - A written plan for implementing the Accident Prevention clause will be required before commencing work. The Contractor will comply with applicable OSHA safety regulations and the NRCS Supplement to OSHA Parts 1910 and 1926. NRCS has a “fill-in-the-blanks” standard safety plan that the contractor can use.

7. Page 10, Fixed Shutdown – Thanksgiving Holiday and three weeks in December (Christmas and New Year

Holiday). IF NEEDED

8. Page 10, NRCS Supplement to OSHA - The NRCS Supplement to OSHA emphasizes several specific safety items which must be address by the Contractor.

9. Page 17, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration by reference – All payments made by the Government is done by electronic funds transfers (EFT). Payment is based on the information the Contractor has provided in the Center Contractor Registration. It is your responsibility to ensure the database is current and correct.

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10. Page 20, Buy American Act – Construction Materials – Applies to this contract action.

11. Page 24, Clauses 52.252-1 Provisions Incorporated by Reference, and 52.252, Clauses Incorporated by Reference - Have the same force and effect as if given in full text. The clauses can be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

12. Page 24, Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts – (FAR Clause Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction, page 17) – A 100% payment and performance bond are required, within 5 days after contract award. The costs of the bonds are reimbursable, upon receipt of the paid invoice. Include the costs of the bonds under Construction Specification 8, Mobilization and Demobilization, as there is not a separate bid item.

13. Page 25, Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather – days will be credited as earned.

14. Page 27, List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments to the IFB, wage determination, specifications and drawings. Replace Pages 27 and 28 with the attached Page, duplicated items (Page 28 “Left Blank”).

15. Page 28, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors - Please read thoroughly.

Offerors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration prior to award, www.ccr.gov.

Offerors must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online

Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at website: http://orca.bpn.gov. Information is certified as current, accurate, complete and applicable to this solicitation within the last year. Any changes that apply to this solicitation only must be identified and submitted with the quote.

Tax ID must match the number that the IRS has on record.

16. Page 29, Small Business Concern Representation for the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program - Check the appropriate blocks and submit with your bid.

17. Pages 32, Bid Guarantee – The bid bond is 20 percent (%) of your bid or $91,000.00, whichever is less.

18. Page 32, Submission of Bids, bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to USDA-NRCS, Attn:

Kat Pinckney, 101 S Main Street, Temple, TX 76501 and arrive prior to bid opening to be consider for award.

NOTE that a Bid Guarantee is required in the amount of 20% of the Bid amount or $91,000, whichever is less.

Alternate offers will not be accepted. At a minimum the following must be provided:

Completed Standard Form 1442, signed and telephone number Amendments, SF 1442, page 2, signed and dated Completed Bid Schedule Complete the on-line application for Representation and Certifications, and check paragraph (b)(2) (i) on p28; attached page 28 to your bid Complete the FAR Clause 52.219-19, Page 29 and submit with bid Bid bond

Please make sure you provide your DUNS number on the front of the SF 1442. Fax bids are not accepted. The Bids MUST arrive no later than June 30, 2009 at 2:45 pm CST. Please note on the front of your envelop the Solicitation Number.

19. Page 32, Preparation of Bids – In part “… (a) Bids must be – (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the

Government or on copies of those forms and (2) Manually signed…”; “(c) If the solicitation requires bidding on all items, failure to do so will disqualify the bid…”; (d) Alternate bids will not be considered…”

2. This Solicitation is amended as follows:

Replace Pages 27 and 28 of the Solicitation with the attached Amendment 1 to Solicitation AG-7442-S-09- 0033, Page 27 (deleting duplicated items) and Page 28 (“Left Blank”).

Pen and Ink corrections to the drawing shall be made as follows:

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Site 8

1. In CS 3 Structure Removal add to Section 7.a.

(4) The Contractor shall replace all fences removed to complete the specified work. The replacement fence shall be equal to the fence removed.

2. Insert the following statement into CS 420 Site Preparation, Section 6.a.

(4) The Contractor shall be responsible for removal of all surface and ground water necessary to perform the construction required by the contract in accordance with the specifications. This shall include constructing, installing, and maintaining all necessary water containment areas, channels, and diversions, furnishing installing and operating all necessary pumps, piping, and other facilities and equipment, removing all temporary works and equipment after their intended function is no longer needed.

3. Add the following note to CS 420 Site Preparation Section 6. a:

(5) The Contractor shall furnish and seed all disturbed areas with 2 lbs of PLS per acre with hulled Common burmudagrass seed and 2 lbs of PLS of unhulled common burmudagrass. The seed shall be applied to all disturbed areas including the equipment storage/camp area, stockpile areas and access route, excluding areas cover by Rock riprap. The Contractor shall disk or cover the seed with soil not to exceed ½ inch. After application of the seed the contractor shall cover the seeded areas with hay mulch at the rate of 2.5 tons per acre. The hay mulch shall be a good quality coastal or native mix grasses. Hay Mulch shall be crimped in-place.

Site 12

In CS 3 Structure Removal add to Section 7.a.

(4) The Contractor shall replace all fences removed for access to complete the specified work. The replacement fence shall be equal to the fence removed.

Insert the following statement into CS 420 Site Preparation, Section 6.a.

(4) The Contractor shall be responsible for removal of all surface and ground water necessary to perform the construction required by the contract in accordance with the specifications. This shall include constructing, installing, and maintaining all necessary water containment areas, channels, and diversions, furnishing installing and operating all necessary pumps, piping, and other facilities and equipment, removing all temporary works and equipment after their intended function is no longer needed.

Add the following note to CS 420 Site Preparation Section 6. a:

(5) The Contractor shall furnish and seed all disturbed areas with 2 lbs of PLS per acre with hulled Common burmudagrass seed and 2 lbs PLS of unhulled common burmudagrass. The seed shall be applied to all disturbed areas including the equipment storage/camp area, stockpile areas and access route, excluding areas cover by Rock riprap. The Contractor shall disk or cover the seed with soil not to exceed ½ inch. After application of the seed the contractor shall cover the seeded areas with hay mulch at the rate of 2.5 tons per acre. The hay mulch shall be a good quality coastal or native mix grasses.

Hay Mulch shall be crimped in-place.

3. Contract Bid Items and Construction Specifications

Special Contract Requirements

ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY, SUPPLEMENT TO OSHA PART 1926 AND 1910 Construction Industry Standards and Interpretations

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The Contractor shall comply with applicable OSHA safety regulations 1926. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any noncompliance with these requirements. If the Contractor refuses to comply with these requirements, all or part of the work may be suspended until corrective action is taken.

The Inspector and Project Engineer will have delegated authority to suspend work for any noncompliance with safety requirements that poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public and/or personnel of the Contractor, NRCS, or local Sponsors.

The Supplement to OSHA 1926 and 1910 emphasizes several specific safety items which must be understood by the Contractor prior to bidding this job. Among these items are the requirements for:

1. Written plan for accident prevention and safety (CO must approve prior to beginning work).

2. First aid certificates

3. First aid facilities

4. Safety Meetings, weekly “tool box” and monthly

5. Dust control

6. Rollover protective structures

7. Backup alarms

8. Restroom Facilities

Hard hats shall be worn on the job site at all times and equipment shall be outfitted with working backup alarms, seat belts, and approved roll-over protective structures.

All equipment shall be inspected by the NRCS Construction Inspector prior to use on the project. Equipment shall be inspected at the job site.

452.236-76 – SAMPLES AND CERTIFICATES

Certificates and test data shall be submitted to show compliance of materials and construction specified in the contract requirements. Materials or equipment for which samples, certifications or test data are required shall not be used in the work until approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Materials which require material certifications are: Rock Riprap, Geotextile.

SPECIFICATIONS

There are two types of specifications in this contract: (1) Construction Specifications and (2) Material Specifications. The construction specifications are composed of two parts. The first part is called the closed specification and is the standard NRCS construction specification that begins with the SCOPE and ends with MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT or PAYMENT. The second part is called the open specification and consists of the ITEMS OF WORK AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS that are written specifically for this job.

Special emphasis items are covered below.

Bid Items 1 – 5 Site 8

STRUCTURE REMOVAL 3

The Contractor shall be responsible to remove and replace the fences along the upstream toe to allow construction as per the plans. Salvage of fences removed is required. Fences removed by the contractor for access shall be replaced by the Contractor. Subsidiary item of work, including replacement of fences, Payment for this item shall be made in the bid items for Mobilization and Demobilization.

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POLLUTION CONTROL 5

A SWPPP is not required. Pollution Control specification includes work required to accomplish the requirements of Section 1. Subsidiary Item, payment for this item shall be included in appropriate bid items for Rock Riprap.

Contractor shall be responsible to install needed measures to avoid sediments or pollution running off of the construction area. A written plan is required.

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS 7

The surveys that are required to be conducted by the Contractor are specified in Section 5 (Method 2). Note the Contractor is responsible for the layout of all the work. Also the Contractor is responsible for checking (blue topping) all work. The Contractor shall also submit for approval in writing the name, qualifications and experience of the surveyor personnel for approval prior to commencement of work.

The Contractor is responsible for providing survey information to the NRCS as stated in Section 7, (Records).

Subsidiary Item of work, payment for this item shall be included in bid item 2.

MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION 8

In Section 3 PAYMENT it states, "Payment will be made as the work proceeds, after presentation of paid invoices ….

by the Contractor showing specific mobilization and demobilization costs and supporting evidence of the charges of suppliers, subcontractors, and others." You may be asked to provide proof of the total direct cost. You will have to have paid invoices for the purchase of bonds and mobilization supplies in order to be reimbursed for these items.

See Section 4.a. (3). Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 1.

EXCAVATION 21

Materials that are not excess shall be used as needed for the required fills and backfills. Note requirements in CS 420 Site Preparation, Section 6.

Excavation is included as reference by CS 420 Site Preparation

EARTHFILL 23

Earthfills require Class C compaction. Moisture content of backfill shall be adjusted as required to obtain the specified moisture from 12-18%.

Earthfill is included as reference by CS 420 Site Preparation. Fill shall not be placed until the required excavation and foundation preparation have been completed and the foundation has been inspected, blue topped and approved by the Engineer.

ROCK RIPRAP 61.

Rock Type 1 is required. Gradation requirements are shown on the Drawing. Test load requirements are in 8.a. (4).

Note the testing requirements in Material Specification 523 and the methods required for the soundness test. The riprap may be equipment placed. Equipment shall not be allowed on the rock during or after placement. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 2. Statement-of-delivery ticket showing weight to the nearest 0.1 ton is required and shall be furnished to the Inspector. Delivery of rock is allowed only during regularly scheduled work hours.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL 94

In Sections 3 and 4, Method 1 shall be used. This requires the quality control activities to be performed by competent personnel who are qualified as per Section 4. Names of quality control personnel and their duties, qualifications, certifications, and authorities are required and shall be submitted to the CO for approval. A written plan (quality control system) must be submitted to the CO for approval. Daily QC reports are required to be submitted to the Inspector. Any testing done by the NRCS is for the sole benefit of the NRCS. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform tests to prove and ensure that all work performed meets the contract requirements. All tests shall be conducted in accordance with the appropriate ASTM method and with equipment that meets the requirements of the specified ASTM test method. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 3.

GEOTEXTILE 95

Per Section 5, geotextile shall be secured in place with pins and overlap shall be 18 inches. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 4. Non Woven Class I as defined in Material Specification 592, Table 592-2.

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SITE PREPARATION 420

Class D is specified, see Section 2 for the different classes of site preparation and the estimated yardage that each site falls under. Note the added statement for Removal of Water requirements in the amendment. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 5.

Add the following note to Section 6. a.; (2) the Contractor shall furnish and seed the disturbed areas with 2 lbs of PLS per acre with hulled Common burmudagrass seed and 2 lbs of unhulled common burmudagrass. The seed shall be applied to all disturbed areas including the equipment storage/camp area, stockpile areas and access route. The Contractor shall disk or cover the seed with soil not to exceed ½ inch. After application of the seed the contractor shall cover the seeded areas with hay mulch at the rate of 2.5 tones per acre. The hay mulch shall be a good quality coastal or native mix grasses. Hay Mulch shall be crimped in-place.

Bid Items 1 – 5

Site 12

STRUCTURE REMOVAL 3

The Contractor shall be responsible to remove the fences along the upstream toe to allow construction as per the plans. Salvage of fences along the upstream slope of the embankment is not required. Fences removed by the contractor for access shall be replaced by the Contractor. Subsidiary item of work includes replacement of fences for access. Payment for this item shall be made in the bid items for Mobilization and Demobilization.

POLLUTION CONTROL 5

A SWPPP is not required. Includes work required to accomplish the requirements of Section 1. It is a Subsidiary Item under bid item 2 for Rock Riprap. Contractor shall be responsible to install needed measures to avoid sediments or pollution running off of the construction area. A written plan is required.

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS 7

The surveys that are required to be conducted by the Contractor are specified in Section 5 (Method 2). Note the Contractor is responsible for the layout of all the work. Also the Contractor is responsible for checking (blue topping) all work. The Contractor shall also submit for approval in writing the name, qualifications and experience of the surveyor personnel for approval prior to commencement of work.

The Contractor is responsible for providing survey information to the NRCS as stated in Section 7, (Records).

Subsidiary Item of work; payment for this item shall be included in bid item 2.

MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION 8

In Section 3 PAYMENT it states, "Payment will be made as the work proceeds, after presentation of paid invoices ….

by the Contractor showing specific mobilization and demobilization costs and supporting evidence of the charges of suppliers, subcontractors, and others." You may be asked to provide proof of the total direct cost. You will have to have paid invoices for the purchase of bonds and mobilization supplies in order to be reimbursed for these items.

See Section 4.a. (3). Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 1.

EXCAVATION 21

Materials that is not excess shall be used as needed for the required fills and backfills. Note requirements in CS 420 Site Preparation, Section 6.

Excavation is included as reference by CS 420 Site Preparation

EARTHFILL 23

Earthfills require Class C compaction. Moisture content of backfill shall be adjusted as required to obtain the specified moisture from 12-18%.

Earthfill is included for reference by CS 420 Site Preparation. Fill shall not be placed until the required excavation and foundation preparation have been completed and the foundation has been inspected, blue topped and approved by the Engineer.

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ROCK RIPRAP 61.

Rock Type 1 is required. Gradation requirements are shown on the Drawing. Test load requirements are in 8.a. (4).

Note the testing requirements in Material Specification 523 and the methods required for the soundness test. The riprap may be equipment placed. Equipment shall not be allowed on the rock during or after placement. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 2. Statement-of-delivery ticket showing weight to the nearest 0.1 ton is required and shall be furnished to the Inspector. Delivery of rock is allowed only during regularly scheduled work hours.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL 94

In Sections 3 and 4, Method 1 shall be used. This requires the quality control activities to be performed by competent personnel who is qualified as per Section 4. Names of quality control personnel and their duties, qualifications, certifications, and authorities are required and shall be submitted to the CO for approval. A written plan (quality control system) must be submitted to the CO for approval. Daily QC reports are required to be submitted to the Inspector. Any testing done by the NRCS is for the sole benefit of the NRCS. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform tests to prove and ensure that all work performed meets the contract requirements. All tests shall be conducted in accordance with the appropriate ASTM method and with equipment that meets the requirements of the specified ASTM test method. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 3.

GEOTEXTILE 95

Per Section 5, geotextile shall be secured in place with pins and overlap shall be 18 inches. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 4. Non Woven Class I as defined in Material Specification 592, Table 592-2.

SITE PREPARATION 420

Class D is specified; see Section 2 for the different classes of site preparation and the estimated yardage that each site falls under. Note the added statement for Removal of Water requirements in the amendment. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 5.

Add the following note to Section 6. a.; (2) the Contractor shall furnish and seed the disturbed areas with 2 lbs of PLS per acre with hulled Common burmudagrass seed and 2 lbs of unhulled common burmudagrass. The seed shall be applied to all disturbed areas including the equipment storage/camp area, stockpile areas and access route. The Contractor shall disk or cover the seed with soil not to exceed ½ inch. After application of the seed the contractor shall cover the seeded areas with hay mulch at the rate of 2.5 tones per acre. The hay mulch shall be a good quality coastal or native mix grasses. Hay Mulch shall be crimped in-place.

Site Visit: Items designated at the site visit included: Access Route, camp area, stock pile area. The Sites visited in order; 8, and 12 respectively.

Drawings Drawing TX-EN-0534 and 0535, Sheets 1 & 2 was reviewed.

GENERAL COMMENTS:

The contractor is responsible for locating underground utilities and working with the utility owner as needed to process the work. The contractor is responsible for calling the 800 number or the appropriate authority for location of underground utilities.

4. Questions and Answers:

Q: What are the fence post in the area where the Rock Riprap is to be placed?

A: They are property line markers. The Contractor shall install the rock riprap without disturbing the markers, or reinstall the markers at the same location if removed.

Q: Can the Contractor invoice every 2 weeks?

A: Yes, the Contractor can invoice every two week on this contract.

Q: Do you accept faxed bids?

A: No.

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Q: Are weather delays included in the contract period?

A: No, days of delay due to severe weather shall be recorded and given back on a one for one basis.

Q: Can both sites be worked on at the same time?

A: Yes, and are required to work both sites at the same time. Keep in mind the contract requirements for safety personnel and equipment, superintendence and Contractor Quality Control.

Q: Where can we find the NRCS national specifications for construction and materials?

A: The web site to access all of the NRCS construction specifications and material specifications is:

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Technical/ENG/construction_specs_home.html, chapters 2 and 3, the construction specifications and material specification that apply to this solicitation are in the package as listed in the FBO web site.

Q: Do you have any ground water data?

A: No, geologic investigations have not been performed for this repair work.

Q: If the site fill up with water, will the time it takes to dewater count against the Contractor performance time?

A: The Contract performance time can only be extended for severe weather in accordance with the contract clause for severe weather, if the site is to wet to work, and it is not the contractor’s fault or negligent of the contractor, the contract’s performance time would be extended if approved by the Contracting Officer.

Q: Can the gate value on the riser be replaced if it does not work? Does it work?

A: No, the gate valve replacement is not part of this contract work. I do not know if the gate valve works. If it is not operable the contract requires the contractor to pump the water in order to accomplish the work specified.

Q: Does the fence materials have to be new?

A: On Site 8, the Contractor shall salvage the existing fences that are removed and replace in the same condition as before. On Site 12 the Contractor shall replace all fences removed to access the work; the fence on the upstream berm does not have to be replaced on site 12.

5. List of Individuals or Firms Attending Site Showing:

Kathleen Pinckney, Contracting Officer, NRCS, Temple, TX Tom Beach, COTR, NRCS, Temple, TX Darnell Willis, DC, NRCS, Decatur Allen Feller, Feller Enterprise, St George, UT Scott Halbert, SERCO Construction Group, Dallas, TX Ronnie Godsey, Hammer Construction Gaylon Hammett, Hamnell Excavation, Dodd City, TX Charles Corlew, Delmonico, Atlanta, GA Leon Williams, C Watts & Sons Construction, Denton, TX Joe Morris, Aurora Commercial Construction, Channelview, TX Harold Read, FX5 Construction, Decatur, TX Andy Taylor, Taylor Trucking, Decatur, TX Perry Dinks, Galmors Inc Dale Moser, Earth Builders LP Mike Carter, Riggs Extreme Company, Bridge Port, TX Ed Parks, Southern Rock, Paris, OK Jeff Rials, ECW Recoveries, LLC, Fort Necessity, FL Steve Hollar, Deep South Resources, Andalusia, FL Delmas Looney, Nortex, Alvord, TX Kevin Morse, JR Material, Lake Wales, FL Neil Miller, Cooper Excavation, Dallas, TX Doyle Beavers, Beavers Dozer Service Clay Segers, A L Hempcamp, Buffalo, TX Bobby Watts, Watts Excavating, Decatur, TX Chipper Beavers, Beavers Contracting, Aubrey, TX

101 SOUTH MAIN STREET

TEMPLE, TX 76501

101 SOUTH MAIN STREET

TEMPLE, TX 76501

Contractors must Acknowledge Amendment 1 in Block 19 of Standard Form 1442, page 2, attached.

See Continuation Sheets