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AG-SPEC-S-17-0029

x x 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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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

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03/13/2017

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/21/2017

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

EWP - STREAMBANK STABILIZATION - JORDAN CREEK SITE 1 - KANAWHA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

This solicitation is amended to provide responses to questions from the site showing held

March 9, 2017, as well as any taken via telephone or email.

Period of Performance: 04/03/2017 to 05/03/2017

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)

LAUREEN M. EIPP

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

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 .

Site Showing March 9, 2017

Solicitation AG-SPEC-S-17-0029 Jordan Creek Site No. 1 Kanawha County, WV

Questions and Answers

Site 1 – Reach 3

Question: Do we extend existing pipes through gabion wall?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Can we bring material here from Site 2 to use as fill?

Answer: Yes, but be mindful this is Site 1 and you might not have access to material from

Site 2 unless you are the successful bidder on each contract.

Question: What is the required bottom width of the stream?

Answer: 8 feet minimum.

Question: Can we use the lower area downstream as a staging area for materials?

Answer: You must contact the landowner and get their permission.

Question: Can we bring the large piece of concrete from Site 2 Reach 2 up here for fill?

Answer: No, that material will remain at that location.

Site 1 – Reach 2

Question: Can the two trees that need removed be fallen over the creek?

Answer: Yes, but all will need removed from the site.

Question: If we hit solid rock do we have to bust it up or leave it?

Answer: It will be left in place.

Site 1 – Reach 1

Question: What does the stream bottom width have to be?

Answer: 8 Feet minimum.

Question: Will I need a smaller piece of equipment to remove excess fill?

Answer: That’s for the contractor to determine.

Question: Does the minimum 8 foot width apply to under existing bridge abutments?

Answer: The width can be adjusted as necessary at those locations by the NRCS

Technician.

Question: Can the rock riprap be dumped in the creek then worked from there?

Answer: Yes, it just needs place out of the stream before the end of the work day.

Question: How high is the rock riprap armor?

Answer: It will vary between 3-5 feet high depending on top of bank.

Question: Can excess material be wasted above or behind the rock riprap armor?

Answer: Only where necessary and when determined by the inspector during construction.

Question: Any suggestions on where to waste the excess material?

Answer: No, it is the contractor’s responsibility to secure a proper offsite disposal area.