Amendment 1.pdf

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.)

PAGE OF PAGES

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 Visit were held in the Celina, Texas and at the watershed site, on March 4, 2010.

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. Any documents passed out at the Site Showing were DRAFTS.

1. 1. Put your DUNS number in Block 10, Page 1 of the SF 1442.

2. 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.

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.”

The dam 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 65 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 April 12, 2010.

A Pre-construction meeting will be conducted, o/a April 8, 2010.

5. 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.

6. Page 9, Maximum Workweek - Construction Schedule - The maximum workweek that will be approved is 11 hours per day, Monday through Saturday, to include Federal holidays.

7. 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.

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. www.ccr.gov

10. Page 17, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – This clause is required by the ARRA and protects employees under this Act.

11. Page 17, American Recover and Reinvestment Act – Reporting Requirements - This clause is required by the

ARRA. Contractors are to submit quarterly reports per Paragraph (c), page 18. Reports are done on-line at www.FederalReporting.gov. I have included this clause in full text for your review.

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12. Page 22, FAR Clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification

13. Page 25, FAR Clause 52.225-21, Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy American

Act-Construction Materials, replaces FAR 52.225-9, Buy American Act – Construction Materials. Full text included.

14. Page 27, FAR Clause 52.225-22, Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy

American Act-Construction Materials, replaces FAR 52.225-10, Notice of Buy American Act Requirement– Construction Materials. Full text included.

15. Page 28, 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/.

16. Page 28, 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.

17. Pages 29-30, Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather – days will be credited as earned.

18. Page 31 List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments to the IFB, wage determination, specifications, drawings, and SWPPP.

19. Page 32, 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.

20. Page 37, Bid Guarantee – The bid bond is 20 percent (%) of your bid or $63,000.00, whichever is less.

No Liquidated Damage clause. Contractor will be assessed liquidated damages based on actual incurred cost by the Government for each calendar day of contractor caused delay.

21. Page 37, 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 $63,000, 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, with DUNS no.

• Acknowledgement of Amendments, SF 1442, page 2, signed and dated

• Completed Bid Schedule, fill in all blanks

• Complete the on-line application for Representation and Certifications, and check paragraph (b)(2) (i) on p32;

attached page 32 to your bid

• Complete FAR Clause 52.219-19, page 35

• 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 March 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm CST. Please note on the front of your envelop the Solicitation Number.

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22. Page 37, 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:

Corrections/Additions:

1. Pen and Ink the following change on the bid schedule: Bid Item No. 10, “Under the Work or Materials” changed to read: Topsoil Embankment Abutments, from “Lime, Embankment Abutments”.

2. In Construction Specification 8, Section 4.a.(2) delete (b) –(d) and replace with the following insert:

4.a.(2)

(b) As a part of this bid item the Contractor shall furnish a facility at the construction campsite suitable for use as a Field Office for the NRCS. The facility shall contain not less than 240 square feet (8-ft-wide by 30-ft-long) having a minimum 7-ft-high ceiling. The facility shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner and shall be weather-tight. It shall have not less than three windows and one door. It shall have a cabinet top range (either gas or electric) with a minimum of two burners or elements and may be either built in or portable. A microwave oven 0.80 cubic feet in size and having a minimum power rating of 650 watts output shall be provided. A substantial workbench and a table, each 3-ft-wide by 8-ft-long with the work surface 42" above floor level and covered with laminated plastic, shall be provided. Cabinet storage shelves shall be included with the workbench. Two standard 60" x 30" office desks with drawers and leg space shall be provided. Two office swivel chairs and 4 straight chairs shall be provided. The floor shall have a heavy-duty vinyl or similar covering. Walls, ceilings and floors shall be constructed in such a manner as to provide a minimum of 1.5 inches of space between inside and outside surfaces. The 1.5-inch space shall be filled with a high-density insulation material. A closet (30" wide x 42" long) having a 28" wide door shall be included. The facility shall be wired for electricity with a minimum of three ceiling fixtures and a minimum of three wall outlets on each long wall. The facility shall be plumbed and connected to a permanent source of pressurized water. The Contractor shall furnish a source of potable drinking water inside the facility and shall maintain a supply of potable drinking water throughout the contract period. A flush toilet and a wash basin (lavatory) shall be provided within a private area, and shall be properly connected to a sanitary sewer or sanitary holding tank. If a sanitary holding tank is utilized it shall be serviced as frequently as necessary to maintain the flush toilet and wash basin in proper working order and to minimize objectionable odor. A thermostatically controlled means that is capable of maintaining the temperature inside the facility at 75 degrees in the summer with refrigerated air and 80 degrees in the winter, for heating and air conditioning the facility shall be provided. The facility shall be built in such a manner that it is substantial and can be easily moved. A prefabricated building or trailer will be an acceptable facility if approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall furnish and install all utilities to the facility. The facility shall be maintained in good condition throughout the contract period by the Contractor, except for damages caused by negligence of the Government. The facility shall be separate and apart from any building or facilities of the Contractor and shall be for sole use of the Government.

(c) The facility shall be securely anchored or tied-down to provide maximum possible stability against overturning by high winds. Flashing or skirting shall be installed around the facility from floor level to ground level.

(d) Access to the door to the facility from the ground shall be provided by substantial steps leading to a landing having a minimum size of 5 feet wide by 6 feet long. Substantial handrails shall be provided for the steps and the landing.

(e) The facility shall be enclosed by a six (6) foot high chain link fence placed to provide a minimum of six (6) feet clearance between the fence and the outside walls of the facility.

One (1) gate four (4) feet in width shall be installed in the fence.

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(f) The Contractor shall furnish and install electrical service to the facility. The electrical service shall be 110-120 volt, 60 amp, alternating current. The Contractor shall be responsible for supply of power to the facility office throughout the contract period. If a portable generator is used to supply electrical power, the Contractor shall be responsible for the complete operation and maintenance of the generator. The generator shall remain in continuous operation 24 hours per day and shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from the facility and shielded so as to minimize the noise in the facility.

(g) The facility and all utilities shall be in place at the worksite prior to the start of work requiring continuous inspection and no later than 15 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

(h) The rock used for the stabilized construction entrance shall be predominately sized; 80 percent from 2”- 4”.

(i) The fences and gate at the construction entrance shall be recessed and installed in accordance with CS 92 and Sheet 4 of the Construction drawings. The clear opening width of the recessed gate shall be 18’. The recess distance from the existing fence shall be 40 feet. The layout of the fences shall be discussed and approved by the NRCS project engineer prior to installation.

(j) A temporary culvert crossing shall be installed downstream of the site to allow equipment to cross the outlet channel. A minimum of one 24” culvert 30’ long shall be installed and covered with two feet of fill. Upon completion of the project the crossing shall be removed and area disturbed returned to its pre-construction grades.

3. In CS 28 in Section 12: Maximum Uncompacted Layer Thickness - 9 inches.

4. In Earthfill CS 23 in Section 10 add: Maximum Uncompacted Layer Thickness - 9 inches. Maximum particle size 6”.

3. Special Contract

Requirements

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

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

9. Hard Hat Sign must meet supplement requirements.

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.

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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: Quicklime, field fencing, 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:

CLEARING AND GRUBBING 2

Subsidiary Item to bid item 7. Consist of clearing and grubbing required to construct the embankment repair. The designated area is all areas of the embankment, lime treatment area.

Burning. Open burning shall be in accordance with state and local regulations.

STRUCTURE REMOVAL 3

Subsidiary Item to bid item 5: This item of work requires the contractor to remove and dispose of fences in the work area. Fence removal shall be limited to what is designated to be removed on the drawings and what is required to accomplish the work.

POLLUTION CONTROL 5

General. A SWPPP is required for this site (copy included in contract). A SWPPP (SWP3) has been prepared and shall be amended by Contractor to include a detailed work sequence outline which defines and delineates the Contractor’s construction operation and major earthwork starting and ending times. All applicable TCEQ rules and regulations concerning the TPDES and the SWPPP shall be followed.

Bid Item 1. Includes work required to accomplish the requirements of Section 1 (except sediment filters) and to implement the SWP3 and maintain the SWPPP. Method 3 in Section 7 establishes lump sum payment for this work which is prorated in equal monthly payments.

Bid Item 2. The sediment filters (silt fence filters) shall be installed as per SWPPP requirements and per Section 8.b. and the Drawings (see sheet 5). Note that 2030 feet are estimated to be used.

SEEDING SPRIGGING AND MULCHING 6

Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 3. Contractor required to prepare seedbed, furnish and apply sprigs, hay mulch, tackifier (or crimp) and fertilizer.

A good quality Hay Mulch of coastal bermudagrass or native bluestem mix, is required on all areas sprigged. Hay mulch application rate is 2.5 tons per acre. The hay mulch shall be stabilized by a nonasphaltic tackifier and shall be applied at a rate of 40 pounds per acre, or by mechanical crimper as described in Section 5 of CS 6, if the safety criteria can be meet, the safety criteria is to provide an anchor tractor and tie off of equipment operating on slopes greater than 3:1.

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CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS 7

The surveys that are required to be conducted by the Contractor are specified in Section 5 (Method 2); in Section 9.a.; and in Section 6. 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) at the end of the job. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 4. Method 2 in Section 8 establishes lump sum payment for this work and payment amount will be based on progress determined from the approved construction schedule.

Per 9.a.(3), initial surveys from the existing ground surface has been completed by the NRCS, these surveys shall be used to calculate final payment quantities for Excavation and Earthfill. (Provided no other changes are made from the planned lower limits of excavation)

MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION 8

The Contractor shall furnish and install electrical service to a Contractor, (see change in Amendment 1), furnished field office. All contractor-furnished utilities must be in place prior to work requiring continuous inspection and no later than 7 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Site Access route to the job site shall be maintained in a rut free condition, gravel or other suitable rock shall be used to stabilize the construction entrance (See SWPPP requirements). An offset entrance gate and culvert is required at entrance to the site.

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 for any progress payments prior to the final payment. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 5.

Items of work subsidiary to this bid item are Traffic Control and Structure Removal.

TRAFFIC CONTROL 9

Subsidiary Item to bid item 5: This subsidiary item of work requires the contractor to establish and maintain traffic control at access points to the work. A written plan is required.

REMOVAL OF WATER 11

This item of work requires the contractor to submit written plans for diverting the surface water and dewatering the construction site are required before beginning construction. The Contractor is responsible for accomplishing the work as specified. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 6. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to the slide gate. The screw gate shall not be operated to dewater the site. The contractor may use impound water for construction from the pool area. The contractor is responsible for the removal of all temporary works as stated in Section 6.

EXCAVATION 21

There is no guarantee that materials obtained from the specified excavations may be used directly in the specified fills. Stockpiling of excavated materials to be used in the specific zones of the fill shall be required (to insure their availability).

Bid Item 7 – Excavation, Common: Excavations in the embankment are classified as common. The measurement and payment method in Section 9 is Method 3. Embankment Stripping is required to remove weeds, grass, roots, and soils containing significant vegetative or organic material, 6 to 12 inches.

Excavation on the upstream slope around the existing rock riprap shall be done with caution, any damage to the structure or riprap shall be the contractor responsibility to repair or replace.

Borrow Excavation – is subsidiary to lime treated earthfill. Borrow excavation shall not be measured.

EARTHFILL 23

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Earthfill. All earthfills outside of the lime-treated earthfill, requires Class A compaction, in-place dry density of materials being placed shall not be less than 100 percent of the minimum dry density obtained during tests performed in accordance with procedures contained in ASTM Designation D-698, using Method A. In Section 4 Placement, fill shall not be placed until the required excavation and foundation preparation have been completed and blue-topped by the Contractor, and the foundation has been inspected, and approved by the Engineer. Fill shall be placed in horizontal layers. Note the processing requirements including the disk blade size requirement (36” Dia).

Subsidiary Item to Bid Item 10.

TOPSOILING 26

Bid Item 8 – This item requires the Contractor to salvage topsoil from the embankment and after lime treated earthfill has been completed, replace the topsoil at a 12” thickness.

Bid Item 9 – This item requires contractor to strip the lime processing area, stockpile the topsoil and replace it after completion of the use of the lime processing area.

Bid Item 10 – This item requires contractor to salvage and, stockpile the topsoil and replace it after completion of the use of the earthfill on areas outside of the lime treated area on the embankment abutment.

LIME TREATED EARTHFILL 28

Bid Item 11 – The Contractor shall use quicklime at 4% relative to the dry unit weight of treated soil. Placement of the lime treated earthfill shall be within 8 hours from the start of the mixing process. Mixing shall be accomplished by using disk and high speed rotary mixers. A minimum of two cycles of mixing and watering shall be accomplished.

Water content at completion of mixing shall be at optimum.

Bid Item 12 – The payment for furnishing and handling quicklime shall be paid to the nearest ton by actual weight.

Delivery tickets with the tons delivered shall be furnished to the Construction Inspector prior to unloading the quicklime.

FENCING 92

Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 13. The Contractor shall replace all fences removed. The fence shall meet Drawing sheet 4 construction requirements. Permanent Reference markers shall be installed as part of this specification.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL 94

In Sections 3 and 4, Method 2 shall be used. This requires the quality control activities to be performed by competent personnel who are separate and apart from the line supervision and who report directly to management.

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. Color slides or 3 megapixel or greater photos documenting the work are required with automatic imprinting of time and date as specified. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 14.

Drawings Drawing TX-EN-0569, Sheets 1 to 5 was reviewed.

4. Questions and Answers:

Questions and Answers:

Q: How long is the access road to the site?

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A: The access road is approximately 2200 to the designated camp area shown on drawing Sheet No. 1.

Q: Are liquidated damages included in the solicitation?

A: No, if the contractor does not finish within the contract period then actual damages would be accessed. The actual damages are the actual cost of inspection, project engineer’s time and mileage and Contracting Officers’ time.

As this contract will have a contracted construction inspector, all time associated with extra days for the CI will apply to this contract for liquidated damage assessment.

5. List of Individuals or Firms Attending Site Showing:

Kathleen Pinckney, Contracting Officer, NRCS, Temple, TX Tom Beach, COTR, NRCS, Temple, TX Carl Morse, A&E Construction Inspector, McKinney, Texas Clyde Hogue, DC, McKinney, TX Mackenzie Moore, SC, McKinney,, TX Tim Robinson, Mann Robinson & Son, Inc., Aubrey, TX Ronnie Wegwerth, Brazos Valley Contracting, Waco, TX Drew Davis, Excavation Inc, Val Alstyne, TX Justin VanBebber, Ridgemont Commercial Construction, Irving, TX Billy Stevenson, Bartel Transportation Clayton Nystrom, HCI Construction, South Sioux City, NE Guymon Phillips, Team Phillips Inc, Dallas, TX Aaron Arbogust, Unity Contractor Services, Austin, TX Kevin Emery, MCR Environmental Services, Inc, Nevada, TX Brad Myers, Holloman Corp, Denton, TX

Questions and Answers:

5. List of Individuals or Firms Attending Site Showing:

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.

Only Little Elm and Laterals Watershed Site 16 is bidding under this Solicitation.

See Continuation Sheets