Amendment 002_Bovee Fire Fence Removal and Reconstruction_CO Signed.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT CONTRACT ID CODE

363N

PAGE OF PAGES

1 of

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/07/2023

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

1. Is this an all wood fence or are the line posts steel. No steel posts are allowed. Hedge post only.

2. Are the corner braces dig and tamp or can we use pointed wood drivers?

Dig and tamp

3. Do you have an estimate on the number of gates, 3 post corners and H braces?

I do not have an estimate.

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: 2023.06.07 08:28:33 -07'00'

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4. Can we use steel T posts driven all the way in as deadman or do you drill and tamp a 5 inch hedge post? Or cement it in, Drill and tamp a hedge post. No steel post or cement.

5. Is setting up a camper and operating a generator acceptable at the jobsite?

Dispersed camping is allowed as per Nebraska National Forest’s most current Motor Vehicle Use Map;

“Motor vehicle use off of designated roads for the purpose of dispersed camping and/or game retrieval is permitted for up to 300 feet from the centerline of the road allowing the same vehicles as the road allows and the same season as the road is open.”

6. Is the smooth wire wrapped twice around acceptable for the brace building and the deadman wires?

Each horizontal strand will be wrapped around the post and tied back on itself with not less than three tightly wound wraps.

Acceptable wire for brace post and deadman wire:

Brace post using horizontal bracing will be double strand, 9 gauge galvanized, smooth wire or equivalent to a double strand new barbed wire that is Red Brand or equivalent.

7. It mentions anchors in the bid. Is that the same as H Brace and Corner Braces?

Anchors, in this context, is another words for deadman.

8. Time frame for the job. Can it be pushed until spring 2024?

The targeted completion date is May 31, 2024.

9. How much of the timber was burned and how much needs cleared.

The only timber (burned or unburned) that can be cleared must be directly affecting the removal and/or construction of the fence. About half of the project is in thick timber and the rest in moderate to no timber areas.