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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Intermountain EROC 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80401

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AG-82B1-S-10-0054

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01/07/10

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers FORMCHECKBOX is extended, FORMCHECKBOX is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor FORMCHECKBOX is not, FORMCHECKBOX is required to sign this document and return 0 copies to the issuing office.

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

Solicitation No. AG-82B1-S-10-0054, Forest Wide Vent Stack Repair on the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, is amended as follows:

See following pages.

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 01

A pre-proposal meeting was held January 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Supervisor’s Office. The following questions and answers were discussed at the site visit.

Attendees:

Name

Organization

Phone Number Jason Ruybal

USFS, Engineering

970-295-6655

Greg Shels

Active Rec. Management

509-675-3715

Scott Gudahl

JE Hurley Construction

720-308-3424

Mike Hindson

GCS LLC

970-256-0465

Tony Hoag

Hoag Construction

709-481-0801

Ken Wright

Hoag Construction

719-481-0803

Mark Jakubowski

JJD Enterprise

719-371-8195

Don Moore

719-240-9953

Joseph Jakubowski

719-371-0637

Kifer Moore

Merlino Construction

719-499-7289

Jerry Merlino

Merlino Construction

719-248-8878

Neal Bronsent

Infinite Solutions

970-227-5214

Steve Wood

USFS

970-295-6751

Brooke Bouman

USFS

970-295-6752

Items of Discussion

· CO will be Judy Martin, COR will be Jason Ruybal

· Davis-Bacon Wage rates apply for this contract; rates vary per county so rates will differ, depending on work location.

· Contract will be a Request for Proposal, encourage all contractors to be responsive to evaluation criteria when submitting proposals.

· There is an error on the drawings. Sheet 3 or 5, Notes states “All sheet metal vent stacks shall be replaced with vent pipes that extend 3’ above roof ridge and 18” below floor slab”. This is incorrect. Vent stacks do not extend below the floor slab.

· Contract contains both base bid items and optional bid items. Optional bid items will be awarded if budget allows. Please give a price on all items.

· All debris generated from the site is Contractor’s responsibility and shall be removed from the project site.

· Contractor is responsible for verifying all chase dimensions, flashing details, and outside diameter of pipe dimensions.

· Contractor is responsible for securing and installing all relevant flashing and necessary items to ensure the pipe penetration through the roof is water-tight.

· Identified all construction sites associated with contract.

· Demonstrated how to get access to chase way through exterior windows.

· If needed, a staging area will be designated in proximity to construction sites.

· Lateral blocking is required between rafters to secure vent stacks in place.

· All sites will be accessible to a passenger vehicle when work begins.

· Contractor may gain access to vent stack by any means necessary, as long as finished product

· Camping may be allowed at campground sites upon written request from successful contract, relevant fees and regulations apply.

· Contractor may utilize existing sanitation facilities upon written request.

Questions and Answers:

Q: Can the vent stack adapter HDPE as supplied by Romtec be acceptable instead of the custom steel collars?

A: Contractor’s are to bid the job with the specified steel collar.

Q: Are any of the campground toilet accessible at this time? If not, is there a similar type in some other campground area that would be accessible to view and inspect?

A: At this time the contractor can only get to within the location, campgrounds are closed for the winter. Contractors may park at the gate and take a short walk to see the Arapaho Bay toilets or West Lake toilets. There are a few near Fort Collins that can be driven right up to and are the exact same model as what will be worked on.

Q: Would we be able to access the vent pipe through the inside of the restroom, or must the restrooms be able to remain in use throughout the construction?

A: It is acceptable to get to the vent stacks through the interior. You would be required to leave one side open at all times (finish one side and then move to the other).

Q: Do you have any of the restrooms available to look at which have the vent pipe exposed?

A: No, but we do have some with the stacks enclosed that are acessible this time of year.

Q: Was there a time frame or deadline for work completion?

A: Yes, work shall be completed within 120 calendar days from the Start Date annotated on the Notice to Proceed.

Q: What is the address for submission of proposals?

A: USDA, Forest Service, Intermountain EROC, Attn: George Jackson, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401.

Q: Under Section L-3 (a)(4) – can we include (i) and (iii) in the same binder for our submittal or do you want them separated.

A: Yes, items (i) a copy of the completed, signed offer (Sections A through K of the solicitation package) and (iii) a copy of the business/cost proposal may be submitted in the same binder.

Q: With the February start date; do you anticipate access issues with current weather / snow? i.e. your inspections?

A: Most of the locations are within campgrounds that are closed in the winter. Snow is not currently plowed in closed campgrounds. We would be willing to work with the successful contractor if they wanted to plow access to project site. Most locations are within 1/4 mile from plowed road so plowing would be minimal.

Q: Can the contractor gain access to the vent through the exterior wall?

A: Contractor can gain access through any means desired as long as finished project and objective is achieved.

Q: Replacing a panel on the existing interior wall will most likely not be of the same exact color (due to age) as the rest of the interior walls; is that acceptable?

A: We would prefer to use existing siding so it matches. You can replace a panel if you are able to reuse existing siding and windows.

Q: Will your inspectors be available by a certain time of day (say 2pm on a giving day) or will they be available at some point during the week? I am concerned that my crews will be waiting for an inspection before we can complete that particular restroom.

A: Inspectors will be available any time you need them if you give us a 10 day heads up so we can plan accordingly.

Q: The quantity of vent stacks in the Specifications is different then the line item quantity in the Schedule of Items, please clarify.

A: The correct number of vent stacks for the base item is 58.