The purpose of this amendment is to change the minimum horsepower requirement on the excavator being provided as option 1. The horsepower requirement for the excavator is being changed from net 100 HP as originally stated in the solicitation to net 85 HP. The minimum operating weight of 25,000 lbs will remain the same. D.2.1.1, Section titled "SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT AND OPTIONS", Option 1 will no read as follows: -- OPTION 1; Excavator; minimum horsepower 85 (Government estimate to determine reasonable price based on Type 2 Excavator) D.2.1.3--"OPTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS" will now read as follows: Excavator with Thumb or Clamshell Bucket, minimum net 85 horsepower and operating weight of25,000 lbs. Due date for technical quote submissions in accordance with Section E.2 of the amended solicitation remains unchanged. **PLEASE NOTE: If this change does not affect your current quote in VIPR, you do not need to resubmit your quote. Vendors are not required to sign and mail in a copy of the amendment.