A002SF30_Robie Creek G-Z.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

363N 1 2

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

0002 6/27/2024

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

USDA-FS - PROCUREMENT & PROPERTY SERVICES

NATIONAL PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH

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

X 12363N24Q4121

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/07/2024

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 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 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.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: 52.211.18 THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 1 and 2.

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 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

ROBIE CREEK G TO Z

BOISE NATIONAL FOREST

MOUNTAIN HOME RANGER DISTRICT – Region 4 ID AMENDMENT 002

See Page 2 for Amendment details.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the documents 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)

MARK T. PHILLIPP

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

CONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE 2 of 2

AMENDMENT

ROBIE CREEK G TO Z

BOISE NATIONAL FOREST

MOUNTAIN HOME RANGER DISTRICT – Region 4 ID

SOLICITATION

12363N24Q4121

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

This amendment Changes/Revises, Clarifies:

1. The Offers Due Date has been extended from July 2nd, 2024 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time to July 9th, 2024 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.

2. Forest System Road 366, which is the primary Haul Route will be reconstructed to bring up to hauling standards prior to commencement of haul. The reconstruction needed is NOT included as a Service Item in the Robie Creek G-Z contract. The reconstruction will be completed by 10/31/2025. Alternative Haul Routes may be agreed upon and approved by the Contracting Officer prior the haul of product.

3. Appendix A: Optional Item 8: Mastication– Removes language referencing Maximum operating weight of 25,000 lbs. No weight restrictions are required for masticating equipment. Adds requirement for mastication slope restrictions. See attached amended Page 7 – Appendix A.

4. Appendix B: C6.42# - Skidding and Yarding Table Objectives. Language has been added to clarify logging system usage of slopes greater than 45%. See attached amended Page 25 – Appendix B.

Robie Creek G to Z IRSC Boise National Forest Page 7 of 19 Mountain Home Ranger District

AMENDMENT 002

Revised 01.06.2022

Optional Item 7: Cut and Remove Included Timber Cut and remove from Contract Area all trees and forest products which meet the minimum tree specifications as identified in Appendix B. All specifications of Appendix B apply to product removal. Appendix C Road Maintenance requirements are commensurate with use.

Optional Item 8: Mastication

1. Project Description: Mechanical Mastication of brush, standing sub-merchantable live and dead seedlings, saplings, small trees, and down material/course woody debris.

2. End Results: Reduce potential fire behavior within the understory of forested areas by creating effective fuelbreaks, reduced ladder fuels and course woody debris, increased torching index, and increased canopy height of the residual overstory.

3. Treatment Requirements: Selection of material to be treated for fuels reduction:

a. In commercial harvest areas (Optional Item 7), and harvest of material 6-9.9” DBH (Optional Item 8) mastication shall occur after the completion of these treatments. In sub-merchantable thinning (Optional Item 10) and non-commercial thinning areas (Optional Item 11) mastication shall occur before or in conjunction with these two optional items if awarded.

b. Retain clumps of Aspen in areas treated under Optional Items 7-8, and 10-11. Clumps are defined as at least 10 live aspen trees that are at least 15 feet tall. Clumps are defined as groups of trees with no more than 30 feet between each adjoining tree.

c. Masticate all standing understory brush species (live or dead) equal to or greater than 1 foot in height and having a brush stem diameter of 0.25” to 5.9” at the collar. Collar is measured at 12” above the ground.

d. Masticate conifer tree species (live or dead) equal to or greater than 2 feet in height and less than or equal to 5.9” DBH, except for open grown clumps of 3 or more trees with healthy crowns. Crowns within the clump shall be at least 30 feet from the crown of any other residual tree.

e. Select Douglas-fir rather than ponderosa pine in the understory with a DBH of 5.9” or less.

f. Leave all tree species which exceed a maximum DBH cut limit of 5.9”, unless identified by the COR.

g. Masticate all slash associated with other treatments within the mastication clearing limits.

h. Masticate all dead and down material 1” to 6” in diameter. Masticate limbs greater than 1-foot in length from existing dead and downed trees greater than 6” in diameter.

i. Size of woody debris/chips, upon completion of the project, shall not exceed 3” in diameter and 3-feet in length. Average depth of the debris across the project area shall not exceed 6”. In isolated locations where dense vegetation exists, the maximum depth shall not exceed 12”.

j. Stems and stumps shall be less than 6” in height or as close to the ground as partible without causing ground disturbance.

k. Size of woody debris or “chips” upon completion of the mastication shall not exceed 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length. Average depth of the debris across the project area shall not exceed 6 inches with a maximum depth of 12 inches in isolated locations where dense vegetation exists.

4. Equipment Specifications

a. All equipment shall be in good mechanical condition and operated in a safe and proper manner. Both operator and equipment shall meet Occupational Safety & Health Administrations (OSHA) safety regulations and labor industry requirements for operating equipment in a forested environment.

b. The desired equipment for use is a skidsteer with specifications and capabilities similar to a Caterpillar 299 or Fecon 150 with a mulching attachment that performs closely to Fecon or Denis Cimaf horizontal drum design, a vertical shaft or rotary masticator head such as an AFE, or similar. However, all equipment meeting the following requirements will be considered for this work:

i. Maximum operating weight without attachments of 25,000 pounds. Ground based mastication is restricted to slopes of 45% or less. On slopes greater than 45% a tethered traction assist is required.

ii. Minimum of 100 net horsepower

Robie Creek G-Z IRSC Boise National Forest Page 25 of 34 AMENDMENT 002 Mountain Home Ranger District

Revised 5.2023

C6.42# - SKIDDING AND YARDING (SPECIAL OBJECTIVES) (11/2006)

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, silvicultural prescriptions and land management objectives shall be conducted and accomplished by the following requirements, methods, and procedures:

Skidding and Yarding Table

Cutting Unit Special Objective

ALL

Trees shall be skidded prior to limbing or topping (whole tree yard), unless excessive damage, as determined by Forest Service, results to residual stand or improvements.

Landings, skid roads and/or skid trails will be flagged by the Contractor, approved by the Forest Service, and constructed in advance of felling.

All skidding and yarding machinery will be required to stay on approved skid roads/trails unless agreed upon by the Forest Service.

The minimum distance between skid trails shall be 150 feet.

Tractor yarding is restricted to slopes of 35% or less. On slopes greater than 35%, an off-road jammer is required. Tractor yarding and skidding is restricted to slopes of 45% or less. On slopes greater than 45%, an off-road jammer, tethered traction assist, or cable yarding systems are required.

Off-road jammer shall have a minimum of 300 feet yarding capability.

Trees designated for cutting and/or logs will be left as rub trees along skid trails, as needed, to protect young growth and leave trees.

While tractor yarding, trees and logs shall be skidded with the leading ends free of the ground.

The grade of constructed skid trails/roads shall not exceed 30%.

Trails 002 and 04A

Skidding on or across NFS trails, shall be approved in advance by the Forest Service.

If approved, slash/logging debris shall be cleared from the trail surface at the end of each operating day.

C6.45# - PROTECTION FROM IPS BUILDUP (11/2006)

Unless permitted in writing by the Forest Service, there shall be no felling or bucking of Ponderosa Pine within Units All on Contract Area Map during the period December 1 to June 30. If written permission is granted, it may be conditioned upon a requirement that the Contractor provide a continuous food chain of green Ponderosa Pine material, logs, and slash during the period July 1 to September 15, following the cutting. Forest Service may allow periodic removal of logs from this chain of green material. Such green material shall be provided from periodic cutting or tree felling operations from Included Timber within the cutting units, or where such material is inadequate or not available, green material may be provided by the thinning of non-included trees within contract area upon approval by the Forest Service. If the Forest Service determines it necessary, it may direct the order and location of cutting to provide the necessary green material.

Unsatisfactory Performance Items 8-10

SECTION VI – DEFINITIONS