Amendment 001_Bovee Fire Fence Removal Reconstruction_Signed.pdf

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Bovee Fire Fence Removal & Reconstruction Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
12363N23Q4177
Issued by
Department of Agriculture Forest Service

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This amendment modifies a presolicitation for a fence removal and reconstruction project on the Bessey National Forest. The work includes removing approximately 16 miles of fence damaged by the Bovee wildfire, disposing of removed materials, and rebuilding the fence in the same locations according to specifications. Acceptable equipment includes skid steers but not dozers. Removed trees cannot be salvaged. The area experiences significant snowfall from October to April, with roads unplowed in winter, and ground frozen from November to March. The amendment answers questions on clearing widths, equipment usage, and tree/material disposal.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT CONTRACT ID CODE

363N

PAGE OF PAGES

1 of

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05/30/2023

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE |______363N_______

National Stewardship IRSC PPS 1400 Independence Ave, SW

MS-1138

Washington, DC 20250

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE |___________________

Same as block 6.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State, and ZIP Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

12363N23Q4177 X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/17/2023 (Presolicitation)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ x ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended, [ X ] 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 _____ 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 virture 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 data, 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:

x D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) Unilateral Authority. Warrant: Professional B, Dated: 3/3/2023

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not, [ x ] is required to sign this document and return __1___ copies to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this Amendment #001: The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions asked by vendors.

How wide can we do the clearing. I need 12 feet minimum to install with skidsteer.

Only trees that are absolutely necessary to clear in order to preform fencing duties can be cut. Removing branches when possible is preferable.

Can we use a dozer to clear or is it all handwork Dozers are not allowed, but smaller equipment like skid steers can be used.

Can the contractor salvage the trees or must they be left at the jobsite?

Trees can not be salvaged and must be left at the jobsite.

See Page 2 for further Q&A.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

DARREN M. ZYCHEK

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

BY: ____________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

DARREN ZYCHEK

Digitally signed by DARREN

ZYCHEK

Date: 2023.05.30 10:33:18 -07'00'

Page 2 of 2 for Amendment 001 to 12363N23Q4177 Dated: 05/30/2023

What species of trees is involved?

Eastern Red Cedars, Ponderosa Pine, and Jack Pine. Most of which are still standing burn “skeletons.”

What are the winters like in that area?

This areas can get large snowfall (1-2 ft of snow last winter, but normally 6-10 inches at a time) and cold temperatures. Wind tends to drift the snow into large drifts. There tends to be cold and warm days causing ice in the spring time. Spring blizzards are common in April. Snow can fall as early as mid/late October. The roads to the project area are not plowed during the winter months. The ground is usually frozen from November to March.

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