Amendment 2.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

U.S. Forest Service EROC Intermountain Team

740 Simms Street

Golden, CO 80401-4702

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

3/19/2010

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 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: n/a

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 0 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.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: 52.211.18 THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 1 and 2.

FORMCHECKBOX

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).

FORMCHECKBOX

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

FORMCHECKBOX

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor FORMCHECKBOX is not, FORMCHECKBOX is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

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

RECOVERY – ELECTRICAL UPGRADES, SAWTOOTH VALLEY WORK CENTER, Sawtooth National Forest Changes to solicitation and Questions and Answers from Pre-Bid Tour

Sandra K. Aiken Contracting Officer

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Electrical Upgrades, Sawtooth Valley Work Center

AG-82B1-S-10-0153

Amendment #2

The following changes have been made to the plans and specifications for the above named project. Please incorporate the following information into your bid.

Section C

1st paragraph amend as:

Delete third sentence “Work shall include the installation of new anchor bolts.”

Specifications

ADD AND/OR DELETE THE FOLLOWING FROM SECTION 000050 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Under Part 3, delete paragraph 3.1 A and replace with the following:

Electricity will be available on site for the contractor’s use. Water will not be available until mid-May 2010. Vault toilet is available for contractor’s use. Contractor shall provide electricity in those situations where electricity is not readily available in the immediate area of work or when electricity must be shut-off to accomplish the work.

Under Part 3, delete paragraph 3.3 E.14 and replace with the following:

Table saw receptacle is either tapped into stove or is unprotected, route to new shop load center.

Under Part 3, delete paragraph 3.3 E.16 and replace with the following:

Install a new circuit for the welder near the welder location. Route to new shop load center. Install 240 VAC, NEMA L6-20R receptacle.

Under Part 3, delete paragraph 3.3 E.17 and replace with the following:

Install a new circuit for the air compressor near the air compressor location. Route to new shop load center. Install 240 VAC, NEMA R6-15R receptacle.

Under Part 3, delete paragraph 3.3 E.18.

Under Part 3, delete paragraph 3.3 E.19.

Questions and Answers Q: What camping facilities may be provided to the contractor?

A: One trailer pad spot will be provided at the site. The site will have electricity and sewer. Water may or not be available depending on whether the system is open.

Q: Is an electrical permit required and who will perform the inspections?

A: As a federal agency a State electrical permit will not be required. Final inspection will occur by the Forest Service regional electrical engineer.

Q: In the warehouse there is exposed romex will this need to be placed into the wall to protect?

A: Yes.

Q: In the warehouse garage area the lights are indicated to be located near the peak of the rafters. This will cast shadows. Is this really what is desired?

A: Yes.

Q: Gas house does not appear to meet explosion proof requirements. How will this be handled?

A: Contractors are to bid the work as listed to be performed in the specifications and drawings. Do not include other items in the bid that may be needed to bring the building up to current code requirements.

Q: When do the new circuits need to be fished through the walls, run through conduit, or when does the wall need to be opened up to run the wiring?

A: It is not the intent of the contract to damage and repair wall, ceiling, floor finishes to run wires through these areas. Specification section 260519, paragraph 6.3 A states “Conceal cables in finished walls, ceiling, and floors, unless otherwise indicated.” This indicates that wiring shall be fished through the existing areas, unless otherwise indicated. If difficulties are encountered exceptions to this may be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative.

Q: Where indicated to install new receptacles and switches is it also the intent for a new faceplate to be installed as well?

A: Yes.