Amendment_0004_-_Additional_Q&As.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

, 1. CONTRACT ID CODE rA~E OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER , 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

0004 03/21/2017 N/A

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE I Acquisition Management Staff W. 6th Ave & Kipling St.

Denver, CO 80225-0546

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER 0----

D GS-08-P-17-JE-C-0003

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/03/2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13) _ ..

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[gj The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers D is extended. [gj 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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendmen~ 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

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NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORT ANT: Contractor D is not D is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

Please see attached Continuation of Block 14 of Standard Form 30.

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.

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

15B. CONTRACTORIOFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV.11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 0004, March 21, 2017

Continuation of Block 14 of Standard Form 30

Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal – Multiple Facilities throughout Utah

Amendment 0004 is issued to provide additional questions and answers received in response to the Utah Grounds

Maintenance and Snow Removal solicitation. Questions and answers are as follows:

1. QUESTION: James V. Hansen Federal Building – Are the perimeter sidewalks around the building included for snow removal?

ANSWER: Yes, all perimeter sidewalks shown within the footprint of Attachment 6 require snow removal.

2. QUESTION: Forest Service Building – This property is in need of all new bark. Does this work need to be included in the proposal?

ANSWER: Yes, the bark (mulch) will need to be replenished to the extent necessary to prevent erosion, protect the plant material and maintain a clean appearance of the mulched beds.

3. QUESTION: Wallace F. Bennett Building – Is the strip of lawn and trees on the north side included or is that maintained by the city (city property)?

ANSWER: The strip of lawn and trees are not maintained by the city and are included under the requirements of this solicitation and resulting contract. This work shall be included in your proposal.

4. QUESTION: Frank E. Moss and U.S. District Courthouse – Are the perimeter walks included in the snow removal?

ANSWER: Yes, the perimeter walks for the Moss and District Courthouse are included in this requirement and should be free and clear of snow in accordance with the performance work statement. The north sidewalk snow removal is emphasized as is the path for pedestrian traffic between the two buildings and must be free and clear of snow in accordance with the performance work statement.

5. QUESTION: Frank E. Moss and U.S. District Courthouse – Can 8-10 foot pathways be cleared south to north around these two buildings for snow removal as opposed to clearing the entire patio/courtyards?

ANSWER: Yes, this is acceptable.

6. QUESTION: Frank E. Moss and U.S. District Courthouse –Is this contract responsible for providing crushed granite

(material) to refresh the tree rings?

ANSWER: Providing crushed granite material to refresh the tree rings is not a requirement of this contract.

7. QUESTION: Section C.5.3 specified ice melt for stone/ceramic floors but doesn’t specify what requirements the ice melt must meet. Is a magnesium chloride blend the product you would like to have applied to the stone/ceramic areas?

ANSWER: The proposed ice melt must be safe for use on stone and ceramic. The ice melt shall not leave any discoloration, cracks or spalling on the stone or ceramic surfaces.

The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of this amendment by returning a signed copy of the Standard form 30, Amendment 0004 with their quote.

The offer response date of 1:00 PM, Mountain Time, March 23, 2017 remains unchanged.