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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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Sterling VA 20166-6511

EFLHD-CO

21400 Ridgetop Circle Construction Office Eastern Federal Lands Highway Div.

Federal Highway Administration

Sterling VA 20166-6511

EFLHD-AC

21400 Ridgetop Circle Acquisitions Office Eastern Federal Lands Highway Div.

Federal Highway Administration

FOOT 8E21, F903/07/2017000001

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

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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.

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

FOOT 8E21, F9

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise the Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) for asphalt concrete pavement as follows:

a) Provide a lower limit for voids in the mineral aggregate for passing the verification process.

b) Add documentation requirements for the control test strip and modify acceptance requirements for density.

c) Increase the lower specification limit for density.

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

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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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2) Provide a summary of responses to questions/clarifications asked by potential bidders.

The Bid Opening date of March 15, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. will remain the same.

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Amendment No. 0001

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Project FOOT 8E21,F9

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Foothills Parkway

Final Construction and Surfacing of Sections E and F Solicitation: DTFH71-17-B-00015

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise the Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) for asphalt concrete pavement as follows:

a) Provide a lower limit for voids in the mineral aggregate for passing the verification process.

b) Add documentation requirements for the control test strip and modify acceptance requirements for density.

c) Increase the lower specification limit for density.

2) Provide a summary of responses to questions/clarifications asked by potential bidders.

The Bid Opening date of March 15, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. will remain the same.

Amendment No. 001

SCR_Changes

Special Contract Requirements J Pages changes

1. Delete Subsection 401.03(d)(4) of the Special Contract Requirements, page J-73 , and substitute the following:

(4) Voids in the mineral aggregate (VMA). The Contractor’s VMA result is verified if the CO’s result is above the minimum value in Table 401-1A.

Table 401-1A Voids in the Mineral Aggregate

Acceptance Requirements Nominal

Maximum Size of

Aggregate

Minimum Verified

VMA

3/8 inch 15.5 1/2 inch 14.5 3/4 inch 13.5 1 inch 12.5

2. Delete Subsection 401.12(b)(2) of the Special Contract Requirements, page J-78 , and substitute the following:

(2) Compaction. Compact according to Subsection 401.14. Take nuclear density readings behind each roller pass to determine the roller pattern necessary to achieve required density. Provide documentation of passes for each roller used in the control strip. Identify breakdown, intermediate, and finish rollers in the documentation.

Document if roller was operated in vibratory or static mode. Provide frequency and amplitude settings if operated in vibratory mode. Furnish this documentation to the CO after completion of control strip.

Take nuclear gauge density readings and cut and test core samples according to Table 401-08. Density is acceptable if all test results exceed the minimum specification limit and the calculated pay factor for density is greater than 0.90. Furnish the CO with documented nuclear gauge readings correlated to core specific gravities.

3. Delete Subsection 401.17(c) of the Special Contract Requirements, page J-89, and substitute the following:

(c) Density (core). The lower specification limit is 91.5 percent of the maximum specific gravity (density) determined according to AASHTO T 166 and AASHTO T 209.

The percent compaction will be determined using the average maximum specific gravity (AASHTO T 209) from all samples tested each day.

Questions / Clarifications

Questions / Clarifications

Bidders can send written questions or inquiries for clarification to: eflhd.contracts@dot.gov.

Questions can be submitted at any time, but questions submitted within 7 days of the bid opening may not be answered in time for the bidder to properly incorporate the responses into their bids.

The following questions and issues were submitted via email. The Government response or clarification is provided. Due to the repetitive nature of several questions and issues, the wording of the questions may have been revised and some questions have not been included.

The Government’s direct response to the sender may also have been updated below for better clarity.

1. Will the current project spoil material stored in the proposed overlooks be removed in advance of this project's scheduled work, particularly Overlook F?

Response: Material and debris stockpiled in the overlooks will be removed by December 2017; please refer to Subsection 108.01 (of the Special Contract Requirements, page (J-24) for further information related to when project areas are available for entry and work.

2. Will mainline cut/fill areas, other than subgrade reconstruction areas, be paid under items 20401-0000 and 30101-4000?

Response: Any cut/fill areas outside the subexcavation limits will be paid under pay items 20401-0000 and 30101-4000.