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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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FORT COLLINS CO 80526

240 W PROSPECT STREET

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESEARCH STATION

USDA FOREST SERVICE

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

Amendment 000005 MISSOULA FIRE SCIENCES LAB MECHANICAL UPGRADE

The purpose of Amendment 000005 is as follows:

1. Provide responses to questions that were submitted after July 8, 2016.

Period of Performance: 12/05/2016 to 06/30/2017

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

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

ANTHONY O. SALAS

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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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Missoula Fire Sciences Lab Mechanical Upgrade Project

Amendment No. 000005, dated 07/12/16 Page 1 of 2

Missoula Fire Sciences Lab Mechanical Upgrade Project Solicitation Number AG-82FT-S-16-0015

Amendment 000005 – Questions and Answers

Q1.) Who is the AHJ for this project? What entity will be inspecting and approving the work?

A1.) The government is the AHJ. The Forest Service will inspect and approve the work and will coordinate other inspections as nessecary.

Q2.) Is there a Building Permit for this project? If so, do we know the fee? And if so, has the plan check fee been paid? And if so, is the permit ready to pick up?

A2.) No permit is required.

Q3.) The Solicitation calls for a performance period from Dec 5, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Is there a reason why the project won’t start prior to December 5th?

A3.) Yes, critical research is happening in the facility through November.

Q4.) Is the water, power, heat available for use during construction at no cost to the contractor?

A4.) Yes, the government will carry all utility costs for the duration of the project, however, if temporary power is required the Contractor shall for the temporary power connection and utilities.

Q5.) Is badging required on site, or any other type of security measures in place?

A5.) The contractor will be issued temporary key cards for access into the south door off the loading dock.

There is no badging requirement, however, contractors are expected to stay within the construction area unless otherwise required for purposes of the contract and as approved by the CO. The contractor will be responsible security of their operations.

Q6.) Are toilet facilities in the building available for use by the contractor?

A6.) No, contractor is required to supply temporary facilities.

Q7.) Are there any requirements for Fire Sprinklers or Fire Alarm for this project? There is no spec.

A7.) Refer to Question 3 on amendment 004.

Q8.) Is there any Security System or wiring required (no spec)?

A8.) No. The only requirement is to ensure the existing system stays functional throughout the duration of the project.

Q9.) Section L-4, Paragraph (a), bullet (4) of the RFP states to include Sections A-K as part of our “Completed, Signed Offer.” Are we to include Section B, complete with pricing information in both our “Completed, Signed Offer” submittal and in the “Price Proposal?”

A9.) Pricing information should only be included in the Price Proposal portion of the RFP

Q10.) Are sections A-K to be submitted in full, or only those pages that require a fill-in?

Section A-K should be included in full with the Price Proposal portion of the RFP

Q11.) Section I-12 of the RFP states the bidder should furnish a bid bond as part of our response, but the RFP does not specify a preferred location of the bid bod within the proposal. Would you like the bid bond to be included with the “Completed, Signed Offer” or the “Price Proposal?”

The bid bond should be included with the “Completed, Signed Offer”