FBO_12_Amendment_001_Pre-Teleconference_and_Site_Visit_Q_and_A_List_of_Attendees.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 telegram 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 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.

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NRCS-TX-TEMPLE

TEMPLE TX 76501

101 SOUTH MAIN ST.

USDA-NCRS-TEXAS STATE OFFICE

WASHINGTON DC 20250

NRCS-HQ-121A23

ROOM 6801-S

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SW

USDA-NRCS CONTRACTING TEAM 1

NRCS-HQ-121A23

08/09/20180001

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

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

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)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/09/2018

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 date, 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.)

Wetland Restoration - Eugene Ray Thorn, Upshur County, WV NEST# 663D4799003SD

A Pre-Teleconference and Site Visit were held at the USDA NRCS USDA NRCS Philippi Area

Office, 16358 Barbour Co. Highway , Ste 5. Philippi, WV 26416, for the Thorn WRP Wetland

Enhancement WRP Restoration, located in the County of Upshur, State of West Virginia. The informant (see attachment 1) was reviewed with the contractors at the teleconference and site showing, which covered administrative notes, safety, the specifications, and terms and conditions, and site maps. Also included is a list of questions and answers and list of attendees that attended both the teleconference and site visit.

ATTACHMENT(s).

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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)

DANNY G. MANDELL

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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1. Attachment 1 - Pre-teleconference and Site

Visit Agenda.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&A).

Q. Does a contractor have to be present at the site showing to be able to bid?

A. No. Site showing attendance is not mandatory.

Q. Will a partial payment be made during the course of the work?

A. The performance time for the contract is 45 calendar days. A partial payment may be made during construction if an item of work has been installed or performed and the contractor submits an appropriate invoice. No more than one partial payment may be made.

Q. Can the contractor burn woody debris?

A. Yes. The contractor will have to obtain permits and follow all local, state, and federal regulations. The landowner will allow piling of brush and trees for wildlife habitat at locations marked in the field.

Q. Is a conservation district allowed to bid on the work?

A. Yes.

Q. Is there any accounting for adverse weather conditions when work cannot be performed?

A. Yes. The Contacting Officer¿s Representative can provide information to the CO on any need for increasing performance time due to lost work time caused by adverse weather conditions.

Q. Is there a bid bond required?

A. No.

Q. Can trees and brush be shredded and left on site?

A. Yes. The shredded material may also be used as mulch as approved by the COR.

Q. Can paper mulch be used in a hydroseeder?

A. Yes. The amount of material used shall be as per manufacturers recommendations.

Q. How deep does the bentonite need incorporated into the soil?

A. The bentonite shall be diswced or tilled into

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Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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121A2318Q0041/0001 the soil to depth from 3" to 6".

Q. What is the size requirement for the Button

Bush?

A. The Shrubs shall be 3 feet high.

Q. Where does the material for the ditch plug come from?

A. The most suitable material from the required excavation shall be used to install the ditch plug.

Q. What kind of tree shelters are required?

A. The tree shelters shall be ~ 4¿ diameter plastic tubes of the specified height.

LIST OF ATTENDEES.

Tom Visser, Circle V Harvesting Co, Sneedville, TN, Dan Elliot, Tygrat Valley Conservation, Philippi, TN

Cathy Raygoza, Williams Forestry & Assoc.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Contractor must acknowledge this amendment in blocks 15a, 15b, and 15c, and return signed copy with your quote submission.

SUBMISSION OF RFQ (Quotes).

Prospective Offerors shall mail one copy of their

RFQ (quote) packet, applicable clauses, and /or provisions to:

USDA NRCS Texas State Office

Attention: Danny Mandell, Contracting Officer

101 South Main Street, Suite 200

Temple, Texas 76501

QUOTES Due Date: September 20, 2018 1:00 pm (CDT)

Write down the solicitation number on your bid packet: 121A2318Q0041

EMAIL QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED, email your quotes to danny.mandell@wdc.usda.gov

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS - PREPARATION OF QUOTES

Prospective Offerors are reminded to:

1. Complete the PRICING SCHEDULE

2. Complete Standard Form (SF) 1442, Continued ...

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121A2318Q0041/0001

Solicitation, Offer, and Award

¿ Blocks 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

¿ Signed and date Blocks 20a, 20b, and 20c

3. Acknowledge all amendments (if any) on Block

19, of the SF 1442

4. Complete all other representations and certifications required by Section K (if you have not registered in SAM.gov, or if you do not have that specific NAICS code: 237990)

5. Provide your DUNS number in Block 10, of the

SF 1442

6. 52.204-8 Annual Representations and

Certifications (Oct 2016) see paragraph (b)(Page

29)

8. Completed 52.209-7 Information Regarding

Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) (page 32)

9. Completed 52.209-11 Representation by

Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax

Liability or a Felony Conviction under any

Federal Law (FEB 2016), (page 33)

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