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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

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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)

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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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Amendment 1 to AG-7442-S-12-0090 Page 2 of 10 HCID #6, Hidalgo County - EWP

A Pre-Bid Conference was held in the Mission, Texas and at the project site on October 17, 2012. The following information was reviewed with the contractor at the showing, which covered administrative notes, Safety, the Construction Specifications, the construction drawings and a site visit. Included is list of individuals that attended the site showing. The following information shall be used in the preparation of your bids.

This is a Small Business Set Aside.

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 are DRAFTS.

Invitation For Bids (IFB), Sealed Bids must arrive at the address in Block 7, SF 1442, by 2:00pm, October 30, 2012. Please label on the outside of the envelope the Solicitation Number.

1. Page 1: DUNs Number in Block 10;

2. Page 2: Name, address, phone number, sign and acknowledge all amendments;

3. Page 3: Bid Schedule – FILL in ALL blanks. Subject to available funding, additive or deductive items will be awarded in sequential order starting with Reach 1. Your bid price for items for Reach 1 will apply to all other Reaches awarded.

4. Page 8, 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—

1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) below.”

5. Page 9, Commencement, Prosecution, And Completion of Work – The performance period is 137 calendar days for base items. Performance period will be extended if additive bid items are awarded. Work must start within 10 days after receipt of notice to proceed. The NTP is expected to be issued o/a November 26, 2012.

A Pre-construction meeting will be conducted, o/a November 8, 2012.

Page 10, AGAR Clause for Fixed Shutdown days is included for the Christmas and New Year holiday periods. All other Federal holidays will be worked.

6. Page 9, 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.

7. Page 12, Liquidated Damages: $965.00 per day, contractor caused delays.

8. Page 12, 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.

9. Page 13, Maximum Workweek - Construction Schedule - The maximum workweek that will be approved is 11 hours per day, Monday through Saturday, excluding federal holidays.

10. Page 13, NRCS Supplement to OSHA - The NRCS Supplement to OSHA emphasizes several specific safety items which must be address by the Contractor.

http://www.fbo.gov/

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11. Page 21, 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.

12. Page 21, Limitations on Subcontracting: this is a small business set aside. This clause requires the

Contractor to perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees

13. Page 22, Buy American Act – Construction Materials – Applies to this contract action. I have allowed rock riprap to be supplied from other than the US under the current Trade Agreements.

14. Page 26, 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/.

15. Page 26, Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts – (FAR Clause

Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction, page 16) – 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.

16. Pages 27-28, Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather – days will be credited as earned.

17. Page 29, List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments to the IFB include the wage determination, specifications, drawings and SWPPP. NOTE: Item (5): FAR requires the use of Standard Forms for bid bonds, payment and performance bonds. I have provided you the GSA website for the fillable forms.

18. Pages 30-34, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors - Please read thoroughly.

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

(SAM website)

• 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. (CHECK paragraph (b)(2)[ ] (i) if you have completed the ORCA at SAM website.

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

19. Pages 34-35 has two clauses that are new and must be completed and submitted with your bids:

452.209-70 “Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax (Deviation 2012-

01) and 452.209-71 “Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants”.

20. Page 36, 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 $160,000, whichever is less. Alternate offers will not be accepted. At a minimum the following must be provided:

• Completed Standard Form 1442 page 1 with DUNS number; page 2 firm name, address and telephone number; signed and date

• Acknowledge Amendment(s) on page 2 of the SF 1442

• Completed Bid Schedule, page 3 http://www.arnet.gov/far/ http://www.ccr.gov/ http://orca.bpn.gov/

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• Complete the on-line application for Representation and Certifications; review and complete the Clauses on pages 30-35 and attach to your bid

• Bid bond, Standard Form 24

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 October 30, 2012 at 2:00 pm CST. Please note on the front of your envelop the Solicitation Number.

21. Page 36, 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…”

22. Page 37, Bid Guarantee – The bid bond is 20 percent (%) of your bid or $160,000.00, whichever is less.

2. This Solicitation is amended as follows:

a. Revised Bid Schedule: Contractors must use this revised Schedule.

Changes to Bid Schedule

Base Spec Item No. Work or Material No. Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

7 Rock 61 2880 TN $_______ $__________ 8 Retaining Wall 83 670 LF $_______ $__________ 10 Geotextile 95 3150 SY $_______ $__________

Bid Price Range - $500,000 - $1,000,000

b. Changes to Construction Specifications:

• In Construction Specification 11. Removal of Water, Section 8 a.(4) the following shall be changed:

Delete:

(4) The contractor shall install a coffer dam 100 feet beyond the end of the work. A coffer dam is optional at the intake channel entrance from the river. If coffer dams are used at both ends of the work, all dewatering shall be to the side of the pump station. The plans for coffer dams shall be submitted to the engineer for approval.

Insert:

(4) The Contractor shall dewater the construction area as needed to complete the project without interference with the HCID pumping requirements. The HCID requires intake of 60 cfs continuously during peak irrigation times. Any coffer dams installed, shall not restrict or totally block the flow of water from the HCID pumps. Sheet pile coffer dams may be used in conjunction with earthen dams to dewater all or portions of the work area, as long as the HCID can pump 60 cfs continuously. The plans for coffer dams shall be submitted to the engineer for approval.

• In Construction Specification 13. Piling Section 14 a.(1)(e) the following shall be changed:

Delete:

(e) The minimum elevation for the bottom of the piling is shown on the drawing. In the event that the foundation at the minimum elevation is soft, inadequate, or questionable, the piling shall be driven to a greater depth that ensures solid/firm materials are encountered at no additional cost.

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Insert:

(e) The minimum elevation for the bottom of the piling is shown on the drawing. In the event that the foundation at the minimum elevation is soft, inadequate, or questionable, the piling may need to be driven to a greater depth to ensure solid/firm materials are encountered. The NRCS Project Engineer shall evaluate and make a recommendation to the Contracting Officer to drive the piles deeper if this condition is encountered. No additional compensation shall be made without the prior approval from the CO.

• In Construction Specification 94. Contractor Quality Control, Section 10 shall be changed as follows:

Delete: In Section 3, Quality Control System, Method 2 shall apply, except that a written plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after notice of award.

Insert: In Section 3, Quality Control System, Method 1 shall apply, except that a written plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after notice of award.

Delete: In Section 4, Quality Control Personnel, Method 2 shall apply.

Insert: In Section 3, Quality Control Personnel, Method 1 shall apply

Delete: In Section 9, Payment, Method 2 shall apply.

Insert: In Section 3, Payment, Method 1 shall apply

• In Construction Specification 94. Contractor Quality Control, Section 10.a. shall be changed as follows: Delete: Section 10.a.(6), (7), (8), (9).

c. Changes to Drawing No. TX-EN-0632 Pen-and-ink:

• Drawing TX-EN-0632 Sheet 1, change the base item stationing to 24+50 to 31+00

• Drawing TX-EN-0632 Sheet 3: in the Quantity table under Base Item the estimated quantities for Excavation shall be changed to 7,600 Cubic Yards. Earthfill shall be changed to 3,700 cubic yards.

• Drawing TX-EN-0632 Sheet 3: add the dimensions of 2’ to the length of cable that is overlapped and clamped with U-bolts, on both ends.

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

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.

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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 COR.

Materials which require material certifications are: Steel Pilings, cable, whaler, timber, eye bolts, nuts, washers, wire rope thimble, anchor shackle, U-bolts nails, Nailer bolts, steel sheet metal, Geotextiand e, Rock Riprap.

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.

CLEARING

Subsidiary Item – work requires Contractor to clear and dispose of woody debris and material from the work site. Designated area shall be under all works of improvement installed under contract and all area required performing the work specified. Compensation for this work shall be included in the contractor base bid items for Excavation and Earthfill.

POLLUTION CONTROL 5

A SWPPP is required for this site. A SWPPP (SWP3) has been prepared and is attached to the solicitation; it 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 - shall consist of all work to acquire the required permits from TCEQ for the SWPPP, for its maintenance, and for the requirements for Section 1 of Pollution Control CS 5.

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Bid Item 2 - shall consist of all work to acquire and install the sediment fence as shown on Sheet 7.

Payment shall be Method 1, per linear foot of installed sediment fence.

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS 7

Subsidiary Item - 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 5 and 6. Note the Contractor is responsible for the layout of all the work. The Contractor shall submit for approval in writing the name, qualifications and experience of the surveyor personnel for approval prior to commencement of work. The Contractor is required to submit survey records at the completion of work. Compensation for this work shall be included in the contractor base bid items for Excavation, Earthfill and Rock Riprap and Retaining Wall. The layout shall be in accordance with the baseline as shown on Sheet 1.

MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION 8

Bid Item 3 - 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 will have to have paid invoices for the purchase of bonds and mobilization supplies in order to be reimbursed for these items. Items of work subsidiary to this bid item are Traffic Control. Work includes providing for an access point at location specified.

TRAFFIC CONTROL 9

Subsidiary Item - This item of work requires the contractor to establish and maintain traffic control at access points to the work. All traffic control system shall conform to Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways and the requirement of Hidalgo County. A written plan is required. Compensation for this work shall be included in the contractor bid item for Mobilization and Demobilization.

REMOVAL OF WATER 11

Bid Item 4 - The Contractor is responsible for accomplishing all water removal required for the installation of the works of improvement. A written plan is required. See changes as per Amendment 1.

PILING 13

Subsidiary Item - This item consists of furnishing and installing the 10” Dia. Steel piles as shown on the drawings. See changes to Section 14.a.(1)(e) in this amendment. Compensation shall be included in Bid item 8, and additive item 14.

EXCAVATION 21

Bid Item 5 (from 31+00 – 24+50) - All excavation work required to install the retaining wall and construction of the channel side slope as shown on the drawings. Excavated materials shall be stockpiled on-site and used as earthfill or earth backfill if suitable. Excess or unsuitable materials shall be disposed of in accordance with Section 5, Method 1, unless otherwise specified on construction drawings. Note items that are subsidiary to this bid item: Clearing and Grubbing, Construction Surveys, and CQC.

Additive Item 11 (for each 25’ added channel section) - All excavation work required to install the retaining wall and construction of the channel side slope as shown on the drawings. Excavated materials shall be stockpiled on-site and used as earthfill or earth backfill if suitable. Excess or unsuitable materials shall be disposed of in accordance with Section 5, Method 1, unless otherwise specified on construction drawings. Bids shall include cost associated for Pollution Control, Mobilization and Demobilization, Removal of Water, CQC for each of the 25’ reaches.

EARTHFILL 23

Bid Item 6 (from 31+00 – 24+50) - Earthfills require Class C compaction, defined as four passes with

Amendment 1 to AG-7442-S-12-0090 Page 8 of 10 hauling equipment or approved equivalent. Moisture content of backfill shall be adjusted as required to obtain the specified moisture. Fill shall not be placed until the required excavation and foundation preparation have been completed and the foundation has been inspected and approved by the Engineer.

Additive Item 12 (for each 25’ added channel section) - All earthfill work required to install the retaining wall and construction of the channel side slope and dike as shown on the drawings. Bids shall include cost associated for Pollution Control, Mobilization and Demobilization, Removal of Water, CQC for each of the 25’ reaches.

ROCK RIPRAP 61

Bid Item 7 (from 31+00 – 24+50) - This item requires all work to furnish, and install the rock riprap as shown on the drawings. Rock deliveries shall be made during the approved work day. A test load is required. Gradation is shown on the drawings, Sheet 1 Type 2 rock riprap is required as specified in MS 523.

Additive Item 13 (for each 25’ added channel section) - All work to furnish and place rock for the retaining wall. Bids shall include cost associated for Pollution Control, Mobilization and Demobilization, Removal of Water, CQC for each of the 25’ reaches.

TIMBER FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION 83.

Bid Item 8 (from 31+00 – 24+50) - This item requires to furnish and install structural timbers, pilings, walers, deadman, cables for the timber headwall including nails, screws, bolts, fasteners, and other hardware necessary for the timber retaining wall. Payment method 3 per linear foot of wall installed.

Items that are to be hot dipped galvanized are: ¾” cable thimble, cable clips (U-bolts), and ¾” bolt type anchor shackle.

Additive Item 14 (for each 25’ added channel section) - This item requires to furnish and install structural timbers pilings, walers, deadman, cables for the timber headwall including nails, screws, bolts, fasteners, and other hardware necessary for the timber retaining wall. Bids shall include cost associated for Pollution Control, Mobilization and Demobilization, Removal of Water, CQC for each of the 25’ reaches.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL 94

Bid Item 9 - In Sections 3 and 4, Method 1 shall be used. 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.

GEOTEXTILE 95

Bid Item 10 - Class I non-woven geotextile is required and is to be placed as specified on the construction drawings.

Additive Item 15 (for each 25’ added channel section) - This item requires to furnish, place and secure geotextile to the specified lines and grades at the applicable locations as shown on the drawings Bids shall include cost for each of the 25’ reaches.

Drawings Review:

See changes as per amendment 1.

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Site Visit:

A secure off-site storage area was shown to contractors present by sponsors that can be used by contractor to store small tools, and equipment, located within ½ mile of site.

Question and Answers:

Q: Density and moisture controlled backfill under water is not practical. Backfill begins at elevation 97.50 and the water surface is 105.00.

A: See Construction Specification 11. Removal of Water. The Contractor is responsible for accomplishing all water removal required for the installation of the works of improvement.

Q: Sub-grade prep is 6 passes with a crawler tractor; this is not practical under water.

A: See Construction Specification 11 Removal of Water. The Contractor is responsible for accomplishing all water removal required for the installation of the works of improvement.

Q: Construction Specification 13, page 13-5, Section 14-a-1-e states: In the event that the foundation at the minimum elevation is soft, inadequate or questionable, the pilings shall be driven to a greater depth that insures solid/firm materials are encountered at no additional cost. Since no geological site investigations have been done, as per Specification 13, page 13-5, Section 14-a-1-f, how is the contractor to assess this risk and bid this item accurately?

A: See amendment #1, which changes the questioned statement to: (e) the minimum elevation for the bottom of the piling is shown on the drawing. In the event that the foundation at the minimum elevation is soft, inadequate, or questionable, the piling may need to be driven to a greater depth to ensure solid/firm materials are encountered. The NRCS Project Engineer shall evaluate and make a recommendation to the Contracting Officer to drive the piles deeper if this condition is encountered. No additional compensation shall be made without the prior approval from the CO.

Q: No load test or bearing capacity is specified. What criteria will be used to determine?

a. Proper piling installation as designed?

b. Additional piling length that may be required without additional compensation?

A: See above answer.

Q: Based on the plans and specifications, the only components we found requiring a coating (galvanizing) are the ¾” bolt type anchor shackles and the wire rope thimbles. Is this correct?

A: Items that are to be hot dipped galvanized are: ¾” cable thimble, cable clips (U-bolts), and ¾” bolt type anchor shackle.

Q: Although not shown in the Typical Retaining Wall Section, a bolt is required 6” from the bottom on the timber Nailer as noted on sheet 3 in the upper right-hand corner. Is this correct?

A: See note in upper right hand corner of sheet 3, Nailer Bolt Placement. Two bolts are required, 6” from each end. There will be one required at elevation 105.5, and one at 103.0, for each piles timber Nailer on every pile.

Q: Can we get the CAD file(s) of the existing conditions to conduct our own takeoff of the cut/fill requirements? If so, can they be AutoCAD, version 2000?

A: No

Q: As per Construction Spec 8, Section 4,a,(2) (a) the contractor is to provide a 14’ wide access road to the work area. Is this a all-weather road? Is it to access the entire work area?

A: Contractor is required to establish a minimum 14’ wide access road, the solicitation does not require it to be all weather. The access road shall be to the camp area only. Equipment access or vehicle access

Amendment 1 to AG-7442-S-12-0090 Page 10 of 10 to the entire work area is up to the contractor. The Border Patrol may be patrolling along the river; I would not cut them off from accessing their patrols.

Q: Can the contractor burn brush?

A: See Clearing specification, all burning must be done in accordance with local and state regulations;

contact the City of La Joya for question concerning burning.

Q: What is requirement for dewatering?

A: Dewatering is required as per Construction Specification 11. And as per amendment #1.

Q: Can the contractor shut off all water?

A: No - see amendment No. 1.

Q: How many days are added per additive section?

A: 4 days per reach.

Q: What is the length of overlap of the cable required?

A: 2 feet.

Q: Do you know of a location off site where fill can be gotten?

A: No

5. List of Individuals or Firms Attending Site Showing:

Kathleen Pinckney, Contracting Officer, NRCS, Temple, TX Tom Beach, EWP Engineer, NRCS, Temple, TX Adam Rangel, CI, NRCS, Temple, TX Joe Aguilar, GM, HCID#6, Hidalgo County, TX Louis Eckroat, HCID #1 Board Member, Hidalgo County, TX Allen Feller, Feller Enterprises, St George, UT Michael Holder, ERS, Inc., Jackson, MS Shirley & Sons Construction, Cleveland, TX Steven Jones, EJS Contracting, Inc., Camilla, GA Trey Pebley, McAllen Construction, Inc., McAllen, TX Arnold Pena, Jr., AAA, Mission, TX

6. Attachment: Revised Bid Schedule