122B4618Q0044_SF30-0001.pdf

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122B4618Q0044 x x 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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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)

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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 DATE

08/02/2018

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

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/18/2018

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.

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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)

ORIEL VELEZ

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

This amendment is issued to provide the contractors that participated from the site visit held on July 31, 2018, provide a list of Q&A and summarize corrections to the solicitation package:

1. Contractors participating from site visit:

Barnwell Forestry, Louisville, KY

Eco-Tech Consultants Inc., Louisville, KY

Long Forestry Consulting, Anna, IL Turman Creek Tree Farms, Inc., Sullivan, IN

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 .

8/2/2018

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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2. The following are the Q&A for this project:

Q1: Is cutting and leaving the stump the only method for this project that will be accepted?

A1: Cutting and leaving the stump is the only method accepted.

Q2: Can a forestry mulching machine be utilized for this project?

A2: It depends on the size of the equipment and skill of operator. But could be used on the thinning every third row portion of the SOW. The forestry mulching machine is not the best suited equipment to do the crop tree release work since that involves cutting an area 5 foot radius from specific trees.

Q3: Do payroll records have to be submitted with invoices?

A3: Payroll records must be kept by the contractor and provided to NRCS on request.

Q4: If undesirable species that were over 5 inches in size, do they need to be cut?

A4: No, this is a crop tree release. It does not include any undesirable or invasive plant work to be performed.

Q5: Will you be sending a confirmation that the quote was received by email to the contractors?

A5: Yes, we will send a confirmation that the quote was received if it is requested by the contractor with the quote submittal.

Q6: Concerning 3. Felling Specifications of the Material Specification 403- Forest Stand Improvement, do the trees have to be laid down on the ground?

A6: Referred to number 2 which reads: Trees required to be cut shall be completely severed from the stump and lie flat on the ground. No tops shall be left hanging in standing trees.

Q7: At the Klope WRP site, was the basal area amount to be removed determined by a prism? If so what size?

A7: Yes, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry, the basal area to be removed was determined with a prism with a 5 factor on the majority of the sites. A 10-factor prism was used on the lesser thick stuff that is not as old.

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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Q8: At the Lowe WRP site, what side of the stand should every third row thinning start?

A8: Start at the road on the south side of the 3 acre stand and cut every third row, for a total of 9 rows. All of the trees in the row shall be cut down and laid flat on the ground.

3. Summary of corrections:

1)Correct the Materials Specification 403 Forest Stand Improvement, to include the chemical treatment of the stumps cut in 3. Felling Specifications, add item 8.

2)Make corrections in Section 8, Items of Works and Details as follows:

K. Waldon WRP Item 011, corrected (1) and (2), replaced Map L. Lowe WRP Item 012, corrected (1)

4. A revised synopsis/solicitation document is attached to this amendment with revision/changes highlighted.

5. There are no additional changes by reason of this amendment. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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