12010920Q0063_Amendment 001.pdf

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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 electronic communication 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 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.

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JUNEAU AK 99802

709 WEST 9TH STREET

ALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE

09/10/20200001

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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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 data, 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.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

This amendment adds the agenda and questions and answers from the

Knowles Head Restoration Thinning

Pre-Proposal Conference Call conducted on

September 10, 2020 at 10:00 am. to the request for quote package.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

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

DELLA KOELLING

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

12010920Q0063 Knowles Head Restoration Thinning

Pre-Proposal Conference Call September 10, 2020 at 10:00 am

This is a request for quote issued under the authority of FAR 15 and it is a small business set aside under NAICS code 115310 - Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $8 million. The Prime Contractor must meet the requirement to qualify as a small business.

Quotes are due by 1:00 pm Alaska time on September 21, 2020. Quotes shall be emailed or mailed.

Quoters shall acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation with their proposal. An amendment will be issued documenting this meeting.

What to submit Reference -Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition. (Page 11 Request for Quote).

How will proposals be evaluated: Proposals will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria identified in Evaluation Factors for Award (page 25 of Request for Quote).

In order to be eligible for award, contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management and the certifications and representations need to be filled out. The registration must be active.

The successful contract will be required to submit their invoice electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). More information can be found at www.ipp.gov.

This project is subject to Service Contract Wage rates (SCA). The wage rate is included with the solicitation package.

Additional requirements:

DOL lodging requirements Compliance with all COVID 19 health mandates.

MSPA requirements on page 14 in Statement of Work

Open discussion about the project.

Questions and answers:

1. What types of trees?

Dominant species are Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock. 4,000 – 8,000 trees per acre Trees and are plants similar to Southeast AK- growth rate is a little less than SE due to soil, and colder temps. Trees are smaller than SE for the age. Select healthiest trees with established branches for canopies

2. What is the age of the trees?

25 – 27 years old.

3. How to get trucks or four-wheelers to the area?

No vehicles permitted- walking to areas only

4. How far are the units from the beach? About 2-3 miles.

Camping on the beach is allowed, need permission for camping anywhere else.

5. Are there local business available with landing craft or barges?

Yes-need local experience to land on the beach because of the limited areas for access.

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