Amendment 01.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES

2 AMENDMENT/ MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11/18/2022

4. REQUISITION/PUCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(IF APPLICABLE)

6. ISSUE BY

CODE 7.ADMINISTERED BY (if other than item 6) CODE

Procurement & Property Services, National Procurement Operations Stewardship & Disaster Recovery Branch 1400 Independence Ave SW MS-1138 Washington DC, 20250-1138

8.NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR(No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A.Amend Solicitation. 12363N22Q4000

* 9B.Dated 10/27/2022

* 10A.Mod Contract/Order #

* 10B.Dated (see Item 13) code facility code

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

[x] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in the item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ x ] is extended [ ] is not extended. Offerors 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 items 8 and 15 and returning 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 telegam or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (if required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. This change order is issued pursuant to; (specifiy authority)

The changes set forth in item 14 are made in the Contract/Order # in item 10A.

B. The above numbered Contract/Order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of FAR 43.103(b)..

C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:

D Other: (Specify type of modification and authority):

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not [ ] is required to sign this document and return _ Original to the issuing office.:

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION New Mexico Forest Engineering and Road Maintenance (FERM)

This amendment addresses the following (see attached addendum)

1. Revisions

2. Pre-Bid Inquiries (PBI’s) for Contract Bidding (LAST DAY TO SUBMIT NOVEMBER 21, 2022)

3. Requests for Information (RFI’s) for Contract Bidding (LAST DAY TO SUBMIT NOVEMBER 21, 2022)

By signature in Block 15B Contractor releases the Government from all claims relating to this modification. This settlement is complete accord and satisfaction. Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

16A.NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Contracting Officer

15B.CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

By ______________________________ (Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE SIGNED 16B.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

By______________________________ (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

Standard Form 30 Prescribed by GSA FAR (48CFR) 53.243

Addendum to Amendment 1

REVISIONS, PRE-BID INQUIRIES, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NEW MEXICO FERM

REVISIONS

REV-001- Page 5, 10, 12 shall be replaced with the following: Included Coronado National Forest and Kiowa National Grass Land

REV-002- Page 17 shall be replaced with the following:

(1) In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds onto National Federal Lands, the Contractor shall be required to furnish the Forest Service with proof of weed-free equipment.

(2) Noxious weeds are defined as any exotic plant species established or that may be introduced in the State, which may render the land unfit for agriculture, forestry, livestock, wildlife, or other beneficial uses and which is designated by the Department of Agriculture or the local counties vendor is operating in, or by other appropriate agencies having jurisdiction.

REV-003- A small segment of Coronado NF shall be added to Zone 3.

PRE-BID INQUIRIES (PBI’S) FOR CONTRACT BIDDING

PBI-001

Line item 1.5 construct earthen barricade. Is there a drawing that can be referred to for the earthen barricade?

Answer: Yes, see attached drawing Earthen Barrier.

PBI-002

Line 3.5 construct drain dip. Is the contractor to supply materials for these or is this to fix existing drain dips?

Answer: Construct Drain Dip is for “new” construction of a drain dip, where possible existing material or identified stockpile material on site should be used.

PBI-003

Line 3.2 install cattle guards. Is this to just replace the decks supplied by the government? Or is this to install a brand new cattleguard where there is not an existing cattleguard, if so, will the government supply the cattleguard?

Can a standard drawing be provide for cattleguards?

Answer: Install Cattleguard – will be to install a whole new cattleguard that is government furnished material. Install per the FP-14.

PBI-004

Line 3.4 pothole patching, will the 1 ton be used in the same general are due to temperature control of the asphalt?

Answer: In general work will be within the same vicinity/corridor to maintain asphalt temperatures, submit pricing accordingly.

PBI-005

Line 3.5 install steel grate, is this referring to the cattle guard deck supplied by the government?

Answer: Yes, this can be for cattle guard or to armor a section of roadway.

PBI-006

What materials can the government supply or does the contractor assume all materials & supplies?

Answer: For commerical pricing on the schedule of items and for this solicitation assume all material is Government Furnished. Future call orders will indicate GFM in the schedule of items or list FS material sources if applicable.

PBI-007

On page 2 of 50, it is stated that “a pre-set limitation is not established regarding the number of BPAs…” Can the USFS provide an estimated number of BPAs that are expected to be awarded?

Answer: Approximately 20 contractors, this number could be more or less. The goal is to increase competition and have an adequate pool of contractors for each forest.

PBI-008

How will rate escalations be addressed within the BPAs (e.g., Consumer Price Index [CPI]or other) from year to year since the life of the BPAs extends through 2032?

Answer: Initial commercial pricing will be based on current market conditions. Individual call orders will reflect future pricing which will capture the current market pricing at time of call order issuance. Initial pricing is not set for future call orders and will be used for evaluation purposes developing award pools.

PBI-009

Can the USFS provide a total contract budget for this RFP?

Answer: No, Disaster Recovery funding will support projects as a result of numerous fires the last few years in New Mexico. Funding will depend on the number of projects for each forest.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI’S) FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

NONE