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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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PRESCOTT AZ 86303

344 SOUTH CORTEZ

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - VERDE RANGER DISTRICT - PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST - PROJECT

The purpose of this amendment is for clarification purposes and to respond to Questions and

Answers from emails and the pre-bid site visit scheduled on August 10, 2016.

SCOPE CLARIFICATION ¿ PRE-BID SITE VISIT

During the site visit, it was discovered that the existing PV system installed at the Verde

Ranger Station was no longer functioning at its peak capacity or efficiency. It was also discovered that the existing service entrance provided by APS is an 800A service and that most of the capacity in the unit is already being used. This means that there is inadequate

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

JONI DUTCHER

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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capacity to add a new 45.2 kw system on top of the existing system. The Forest has elected that at this time we do not wish to puruse increasing the capacity of the 800A service provided by APS.

Instead, we would like to have solar power generation provided that either offsets 100% of the site¿s energy usage or that fully utilizes the 800A service provided by APS at the Verde

Ranger Station.

BID ITEMS:

A. For bidding purposes of this contract, all interested parties shall submit a proposal for completing the original scope of work. This includes providing an additional 45.2 kw system that could tie in with the existing system. The existing system shall be assumed to be working properly.

B. In addition to the above, vendors shall submit pricing and a narrative describing their approach in repairing and/or retrofitting the existing PV system to provide reliable and efficient solar power generation. Vendors MUST submit a narrative describing the modifications, changes, and repairs they intend to make to the existing system and the subsequent power generation that would be provided by retrofitting the existing system.

Either item A or B will be awarded, not both. The

Forest will make a determination after receiving proposals from all interested parties on what option provides the best value to the Forest

Service.

C. Submit a price proposal that expands the PV system as much as possible. This price would be to offset the power consumption at the site by

100% or until the 800A service capacity is met.

Whichever condition is met first. Depending the cost to pursue this option, the Forest may elect to award all, some, or none of this bid option.

Vendors should submit pricing as a ¿per panel¿ unit cost for this bid item as well as a total cost.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ¿ PRE-BID SITE VISIT

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1. Can utility data for the past year be provided.

a. Yes see attached utility bill statement from

APS.

2. Do we need to account for sales tax?

a. Contractors should pay any and all taxes that they are subject too. The federal government is not required to pay sales tax but we are not directly paying for the materials/equipment to be installed.

3. Has anyone talked to APS regarding the expansion?

a. No, that will be the responsibility of the awardee.

4. What exactly is meant by ¿net metering¿?

a. See the APS website for definitions on net metering.

https://www.aps.com/en/residential/accountservices

/serviceplans/Pages/renewable-energy-plans.aspx

5. Do you have warranty information for the existing system?

a. Yes, please see attached warranty information.

6. The existing PV system is not operating properly. Do you want this system to be diagnosed and repaired?

a. Yes.

7. What phase is the power?

a. Single phase.

8. Can you provide information for the current system?

a. Yes, see attached operation and maintenance manuals.

9. Have you contacted the installer of the current system?

a. Yes.

10. Can you provide a site plan?

a. Yes, see attached site plan.

11. Can you provide information from the 2015 energy audit that recommended expansion of the PV system?

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a. Yes, see attached energy audit sections.

12. Do you require the Buy American Act.

a. Yes, see attached FAR clauses.

13. Do you have any existing soils reports?

a. No.

14. What is the APS main service entrance rated at?

a. 800A.

15. Is a bid bond required?

a. No.

16. Is a project bond required?

a. Yes.

17. Can you verify where the existing underground conduits go to at the PV array and the electrical panel?

a. See attached utility plan.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2016 to 12/31/2016

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