12048924Q0064 Amendment 0001.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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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

This amendment will update period of performance dates,due dates for quotes,update dates throughout the SOW,clarify evaluation criterion, and provide Q&A.

Attachment one: Period of performance dates, RFQ dates, updated dates throughout the SOW Attachment two: Updated evaluation criterion Attachment three:Q&A

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MALLORY L. SHARPE

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Attachment 1

Period of Performance:

• 01 MAY 2025 - 30 SEPT. 2025

RFQ Dates

• Quotes are due no later than 28 JUN 2024 at 3:00pm EDT

Updated dates throughout the SOW

• Recommended survey times are in the period of May 1 2025– July 15, 2025. All survey products shall be completed and submitted by September 30, 2025.

• The deadline for all data and final reports for this project is September 30, 2025.

• Work is estimated to begin May 1, 2025, but may begin as deemed appropriate in 2024 after the pre-work meeting.

• All field survey work on this contract shall be accomplished by August 31, 2025.

Attachment 2: Updated Evaluation Criterion

ii) Technical Capability – is viewed as a measure of contractor’s relevant experience and past performance. Offeror will supply the names, resumes, educational background, field experience and familiarity with the work sub-items for all personnel who would be working on this contract.

• Educational training – List college degrees and pertinent classes/training and certifications.

• Skills and experience relevant to the item being quoted on in the schedule of items i.e.: rare and invasive plant surveys, plant species identification, GPS mapping, use of Avenza application on tablets or phones, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs.

• Provide years and/or months, demonstrating experience doing botanical work within the Pacific Northwest, east of the cascades. Preference will be given to experience within the Blue Mountains ecoregion or justification of experience with similar species and ecotypes.

Attachment 3: Q&A

Can you please confirm that field surveys can be conducted beyond the listed Time Limits? The area is listed as accessible for surveys April to July, but we may need to conduct surveys into August/early September. I know this will largely be dictated by the flowering period of the target rare plant species but since this project would be getting a late start, we’d like to have confirmation that the survey window can go later than July.

Answer: There will be an amendment with updated dates.

How do you want this submitted?

Answer: Submit documents via email. In the combined synopsis and solicitation, you will find instructions in section (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision) of the solicitation. In paragraph 3)

What was the previous pricing, if there was any? You don’t have to answer for the pricing. But was there a previous contract same as this? Is this the same size and scope as the previous project?

Answer: This is a new requirement and there is no previous record of this survey conducted for this area.

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