Amend 0002_Final230623_23Q4143.pdf

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BMW Helicopter Stewardship IRSC Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
12363N23Q4143
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service

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This solicitation seeks proposals for a helicopter stewardship contract to reduce fuels in the Bozeman Municipal Watershed. Mandatory work includes cut and removal of timber via whole tree helicopter yarding/logging and road reconstruction of haul routes. Optional thinning may also be included. The location is in the Gallatin Mountain Range near Bozeman, Montana. An estimated 11,977 tons of timber is included, consisting of 11,222 tons of DF and other species and 755 tons of LP. A site visit will be held on June 5, 2023 and quotes are due around July 6, 2023. The period of performance is from date of award through October 16, 2026. The solicitation is being administered by the USDA Forest Service National Procurement Operations Stewardship Contracting Branch.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

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

0002 06/23/2023

6. ISSUED BY CODE 363N 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USDA-FS- Procurement & Property Services

National Procurement Operations

Stewardship Contracting Branch

1400 Independence Ave. SW, MS-1138

Washington DC 20250-1138

Email: norma.windle@usda.gov

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

Potential Quoters

12363N23Q4143

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/24/23

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

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 Items 8 and 15, and returning 01 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. 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 * copies to the issuing office.

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

12363N23Q4143, Amendment 0002, BMW Helio Stewardship IRSC

1. This amendment is revising page 4 of 80 and page 12 of 80 (of solicitation) changing the performance end date of 10/16/2025 to 10/16/2026; and revising page 32 of Appendix B to state for lower landing: If there is an earlier schedule change in the City of Bozeman’s operation schedule, the lower landing may become available for use by the contractor sooner than on or before June 1, 2024 and for upper landing: No use of the proposed upper landing on City of Bozeman property (see Contact area map), until on or after June 1, 2024 in order to avoid conflict with City of Bozeman operations.

Flight paths over the lower landing on City of Bozeman property shall be avoided during this time period. If there is an earlier schedule change in the City of Bozeman’s operation schedule, the lower landing may become available for use by the contractor sooner than on or before June 1, 2024. Please remove and discard previous versions of page 4 and page 12 (of solicitation) and page 32 of Appendix B (remove and discard 1 page each).

2. Response date for the RFQ is due on July 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. MST.

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 (Type or print)

N. JEAN WINDLE

Contracting Officer

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

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

mailto:norma.windle@usda.gov

12363N23Q4143 Amendment No. 0002, dated 06/23/23 BMW Helio Stewardship IRSC

Revised via Amendment 0002 Custer Gallatin National Forest

BMW Helio Stewardship IRSC

Solicitation Number 12363N23Q4143

Amendment 0002 – Revised Pages

Notes:

These schedules are for pricing/payment purposes. See Instructions to Offerors for business proposal requirements.

Price Proposals MUST be provided on ALL Items in Schedules: Mandatory Work and Option Work

Activities and Timber or other products Removal Price Schedule. Unit prices prevail.

Award of optional work at the prices quoted may be made at the time of initial contract award or via contract modification.

For construction item 2 Road Reconstruction on Haul Routes and item 3 Road Decommissioning-

TRUP Roads the estimated price magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000 for both items combined. Item 2 must be completed and accepted prior to 10/15/2023.

Alternative payment protection is required for construction projects greater than $35,000 but not greater than $150,000 such as a payment bond and shall be provided within 10 days of award. Bond shall be 100% of contract amount.

For required bonding, include the costs within Item 2(a) and 3(a) Mobilization. No separate payment for bond premiums shall be made.

A site visit is scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2023 to view the project area and discuss the objectives of this contract. The meeting will take place at 10:00 am at the Bozeman Ranger District located at

3710 Fallon St. Suite C, Bozeman MT 59718.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS FROM DATE OF AWARD THROUGH 10/16/2025. Rev

10/16/2026

LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.

Performance of land management activities shall be in accordance with Project Description and Work

Specifications. Payment for Land Management Work Activities in Schedule of Items will be made in

Stewardship Credits and Appropriated Funds.

All Base Work Activities (Mandatory) shall be performed. Optional activities are listed in order of planned priority. Award may be made for optional items in any order that the Contracting Officer determines is in the best interest of the Government.

Rev Page 4 of 80 Solicitation

Revised via Amendment 0002 Custer Gallatin National Forest

7. ACCEPTANCE

The Forest Service shall perform an inspection upon Contractor’s written request and assurance that work has been completed. Request shall be for a reasonable portion of work. Acceptance may be made for all or portions of work.

8. GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Quality assurance plans specific to individual items will be found in Appendix A.

9. FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR

1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed or Order for specific work items, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than October 16, 2025. Rev October 16, 2026. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. Mandatory Item 2 must be completed and accepted prior to 10/15/2023.

Performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clauses. Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order all services within the scope that are required by

Government activities specified in the Schedule only with the vendor holding this contract for the specified services. Timber Removal activities shall be scheduled and carried out in accordance with the Timber Removal

Specifications in Appendix B and/or C and as approved by the Contracting Officer.

10. AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from date of award through October 16, 2025. Rev October 16, 2026.

11. SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

Pursuant to contract requirements, the following submittals are required within 10 days after issuance of a

Notice to Proceed for review and/or approval, unless stated elsewhere in the specifications or otherwise mutually agreed:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Proposed progress schedule showing starting and completion dates of various phases of the work.

List of proposed sub-contractors and their intended work. Sub-contractors must have

Contracting Officers Written approval prior to starting work on the project. Submit on Standard

Form 1413.

Traffic Control Plan

Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control Plan

Job Specific Safety Plan

Designation of Contractor personnel describing responsibilities and authorities

Fire Plan

All schedules and reports shall be submitted to the COR.

Rev Page 12 of 80 Solicitation

Revised via Amendment 0002 Custer Gallatin National Forest

• No use of the proposed lower landing on City of Bozeman property (see Contact area map), until on or after June

1, 2024. Flight paths over the lower landing on City of Bozeman property shall be avoided during this time period. If there is an earlier schedule change in the City of Bozeman’s operation schedule, the lower landing may become available for use by the contractor sooner than on or before June 1, 2024.

• No use of the proposed upper landing on City of Bozeman property (see Contact area map), until on or after June

1, 2024 in order to avoid conflict with City of Bozeman operations. Flight paths over the lower landing on City of

Bozeman property shall be avoided during this time period. If there is an earlier schedule change in the City of

Bozeman’s operation schedule, the lower landing may become available for use by the contractor sooner than on or before June 1, 2024.

Rev Page 32 of 43 Appendix B

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