RLP_NRCS-18-04_Amendment_1.pdf

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 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 amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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 is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/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).

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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NRCS-18-04_1

NRCS Request for Lease Proposal NRCS-18-04 is amended to extend the submission date to June 8, 2018.

NRCS Request for Lease Proposal NRCS-18-04 is amended to revise Soil Lab Requirement.

Clarify Agency Specific Requirements based on industry responses.

USDA-NRCS

1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1000 Portland, Oregon 97232

NRCS-18-04

05/14/2018

05/03/2018

INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

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(2)

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

Natural Resources Conservation Service 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd, Suite 1000

Voice: (503) 414-3260 Email: adrian.gilmore@wdc.usda.gov An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

USDA – NRCS May 14, 2018 Attn: Adrian Gilmore 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd Suite 1000 Portland, OR 97232 Tele: (503) 414-3260 Adrian.gilmore@wdc.usda.gov

Re: Amendment #1 to Request for Lease Proposal NRCS-18-04, Buffalo, WY

Dear Offeror:

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has amended Request for Lease Proposal NRCS-18-04 to extend the solicitation period, Revise Agency Specific Requirements, and provide clarification to requirements, based on industry responses, contained in the Request for Lease Proposal NRCS-18-04.

Please acknowledge receipt by signing the attached GSA form SF 30 and returning to a copy to via mail or email by May 25, 2018.

Amendments

1. Request for Lease Proposal, offers due by 5/25/2018 is deleted. Request for Lease Proposal NRCS-18-04 submission deadline shall be extended to June 8, 2018.

2. Agency Specific Requirement, Soils Lab, dated 4/20/2018 is deleted.

Revised requirement is below:

a. Soils LAB Room (166 sqft): Provide rear entry to office space for delivering of soils and equipment that will not be delivered through the agency work space. Lab shall be located adjacent to the storage area, with a door for access, to allow for storage of soils equipment and files.

i. Soils Lab must be acoustically treated insulated interior partitioning to provide STC 50. Grinding rocks creates a lot of noise.

ii. Provide and install a stainless steel double bowl sink in a minimum six (10) foot long base kitchen type cabinet with hot and cold running water and high spout faucet. Sink is to measure 33"L x 22"W x 7"Depth.

iii. Finishes should be Vinyl composite floor tile, Acoustical Ceiling tile, Lab grade laminate on cabinetry, Cabinets should be high stool(CH-5). Upper Cabinets, 36” wide, (WC-3). Base Cabinet 24” D x 40” H. Provide Toe Kick for all Cabinetry.

iv. Provide two (2) 110-volt, 20-amp dedicated circuits, each with isolated grounding with 2 duplex outlets evenly spaced above the countertop. Provide one (1) each 110-volt, 20-amp dedicated circuits with 2 duplex outlets at standard floor level on walls adjacent to and opposite of the installed sink counter.

v. Laboratory space and accessible by a single door into the laboratory only.

vi. Provide and install fixed ¾” thick, 18” deep shelving on the shortest wall adjacent to the door opening wall (away from door area, not on wall with door installation).

vii. Provide and install OSHA certified eyewash station in-line with faucet.

viii. Secure storage for chemicals. Provide and install fixed ¾” thick, 18” deep shelving on the shortest wall adjacent to the door opening wall (away from door area, not on wall with door installation).

ix. Exhaust from the lab should have separate ductwork going to the outside of the building and not ventilated through the common building ductwork. Air intake should be made so that air entering the building does not contain Lab exhaust air. There is a lot of dust when grinding soil samples. There are fumes when using chemicals.

x. Vinyl composite tile floor shall contain a floor drain.

xi. Windows are not required in this space

xii. Other Soils Lab Equipment includes a drying oven with associated venting system to reduce the impact of heat associated with its use, a suction pump, blender, possibly a grinder.

3. Agency Specific Requirement, Parking, dated 4/20/2018 is deleted. Revised requirement is below:

a. Parking Requirements: 25 TOTAL Parking Spaces: 8 Government Parking spaces required & 14 Public Parking spaces. 3 - All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) on Trailers Area. Provide a rough site plan outlining parking area to accommodate the Government requirement.

b. Government Vehicles stalls shall be located on site and in reserved spaces.

c. Employee Parking stalls shall be readily available and near the building, no more than a quarter mile away from the main business entrance.

d. Client/Customer stalls shall be on site and marked “Reserved for USDA Customers”. Accessible parking and signage shall be provided by the Lessor in accordance with the ABAAS Standards and USDA Signage requirements. In accordance with ABAAS standard for parking, stalls shall be located nearest the main business entrance to the building and shall comply with ABAAS parking and ingress/egress to and from the main business entrance. Client/Customer parking area shall be large enough to park and accommodate one 50-foot pull-through truck and trailer combination and allow exit from the parking area without having to back out into public roads.

e. Exterior Parking Lot Lighting Exterior parking areas, vehicle driveways, pedestrian walks, and building perimeter lighting levels shall be designed per Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards. Provide 5-foot-candles for doorway areas, 3-foot-candles for transition areas and at least 1-foot-candle at the surface throughout the parking lot. Parking lot fixtures shall provide a maximum to minimum uniformity ratio of 15:1 and a maximum to average uniformity ratio of 4:1. In case of conflict with the Lease Agreement, the stricter standard shall apply.)

General Clarifications

4. Space Availability

a. Space must be available for occupancy by July 1, 2018. Tenant improvements are not required to be completed by this date. However, USDA must be able to occupy the space during any required renovations by July 1, 2018.

5. Square footage in Agency Specific Requirements

a. Usable square footage listed in the RLP is the amount required for each requirement. A circulation factor of 1.5 is required to allow for movement within the Office Space. This circulation area represents up to 550 Sqft.

The usable square foot listed for each requirement is the minimum and can be adjusted. The maximum amount of usable space acceptable is the 1925 listed in the RLP.

6. Interior Space Design

a. Furniture and IT

i. Placement for furniture and IT shall be coordinated after award and is not required for the rough space layout. Space offered must met the requirements of DR3901-001 and DR3902-001 as well as those contained in the Request for Lease Proposal NRCS-18-04.

ii. Workstation power outlets location shall be coordinated after award. Outlets must comply with the requirements listed in DR3901-001 and DR3902-001 as well as those contained in the Request for Lease Proposal NRCS-18-04.

7. Carpeting

a. Carpet

i. Modular carpet is the Governments requirement. Alternate carpeting may be accepted, at the discretion of the Lease Contracting Officer, if it is in the best interest of the Government.

8. Acoustical requirements

a. Space Acoustical requirements are listed in Supplemental Lease Requirements Section 4. Offeror may meet the requirement through means that is equivalent to the Government standard.

Adrian T. Gilmore Real Property Leasing Officer USDA-NRCS, Zone 1