Amendment_0003_for_W912P6-14-Q-0025.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

REFERENCE: W912P6-14-Q-0025; TREE REMOVAL SERVICES ALONG THE DES PLAINES RIVER BY-PASS FENCE IN LEMONT, IL.

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Aug-2014

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912P6-14-Q-0025

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Aug-2014

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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 telegram 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Aug-2014

CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, CHICAGO

231 SOUTH LASALLE STREET SUITE 1500

CHICAGO IL 60604-1437

W912P6 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P6-14-Q-0025

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following items are applicable to this Amendment:

AMENDMENT PARTICULARS

A. Due to the number of questions received for this Solicitation, the USACE is extending the due date to allow time for Contractor’s to review all USACE Responses. Accordingly, this Amendment EXTENDS the due date for this Solicitation from 18 August 2014 to 20 August 2014; the time for submission of quotes remains 4:30 p.m. (CST), therefore all quotes must be furnished PRIOR to 4:30p.m. (CST) on 20 August 2014 to be considered timely.

B. POINT OF CONTACT: Greg M. Hermsen at (312) 846-5376 or gregory.m.hermsen@usace.army.mil.

C. USACE RESPONSES TO CONTRACTOR’S QUESTIONS: Below are the USACE’s responses to Contractor’s questions that were received on August 14, 2014.

Inquiry # 1: Does a Small Business Set Aside with a Size Standard of $7.5M under NAICS code 561730 include its affiliates?

USACE Response # 1: In order to properly identify a firm’s size standard, Contractor’s should utilize 13 Code of Federal Regulations 121.104 and 13 Code of Federal Regulations 121.106.

Inquiry # 2: On page 51 of 55, Submission deadline states we can "... email packages to Greg..." Can we e-mail the quote package or do we need to submit one original by 4:00 PM CDT on August 118, 2014?

USACE Response # 2: In accordance with page 51 of the Solicitation, Contractor’s shall email packages to Greg M. Hermsen at gregory.m.hermsen@usace.army.mil OR mailed to

Mr. Gregory Hermsen Department of the Army Chicago District, Corps of Engineers 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500 (Contracting Branch) Chicago, IL 60604.

Inquiry # 3: Page 5 of 55, Section D - Descriptions and Specifications, Scope of Work, 4. Safety – states that all work shall be performed in accordance with US Army Corps Safety and Health Requirements manual EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Paragraph 11, where applicable for work done on Government Property. Can I receive a copy of this manual, or at a minimum, a copy of Appendix A, Paragraph 11 in its entirety?

USACE Response # 3: Please refer to the following webpage:

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequi rementsManual.aspx

Inquiry # 4: Is there an anticipated start date?

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USACE Response # 4: There is no required start date. The work can commence the standard number of days after the contract is awarded and after all the appropriate submittals have been approved.

Inquiry # 5: Can the By-Pass Fence be removed for access and replaced when work is complete?

USACE Response # 5: No, the By-Pass Fence cannot be removed for access.

Inquiry # 6: Can the contractor access the gravel access road from both the west and east ends via the paved trail?

USACE Response # 6: Yes, the Contractor can access the gravel access road from both the north and south ends of the paved trail.

Inquiry # 7: Are the trees located between the Des Plaines River and the By-Pass Fence only to be removed by which a red "x" was painted on the fence? Thus trees located on the opposite side of the gravel access road from By-Pass Fence are painted with a red "x".

USACE Response # 7: ALL trees with a red "x" on them shall be removed under the contract.

(END OF SUMMARY OF CHANGES)