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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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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OGDEN UT 84401-2310

324 25TH ST

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4

03/30/20230001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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03/30/2023

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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

BHNF NHRD Noxious Weed Treatment- Amendment 1: Questions and Answers

(See attachments)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2023 to 09/30/2023

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

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

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

STEPHEN D. HOLLY

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Questions and Answers- Solicitation 1240LP23Q0046 BHNF Northern Hills Weed Treatment

Question 1:

Besides the SOW are there any specifications that can be provided?

Answer 1:

See additional specifications pages (attached).

Question 2:

Is this project paid by gross area covered by the crew or GPS measured net acres sprayed?

Answer 2:

The project is paid by Treated or wetted acres, not gross area covered. Most treatment areas are within timber sales areas, so contractors should expect to deal with steep terrain and downed timber laying on the forest floor, and grazing allotment fences. With these obstacles treatment can be slowed in trying to achieve targeted acres.

Additional Specifications - Solicitation 1240LP23Q0046 BHNF Northern Hills Weed Treatment

BOOM SPRAYING: Broadcast application of herbicide with larger equipment in amounts ranging from 20 – 25 gallons of water/herbicide mixture per acre. A Truck, ATV, or trailer boom type sprayers may be used in other broadcast applications. Generally a truck, ATV, or trailer boom type sprayers are limited to areas that are open and free of trees or brush. If the contractor chooses to use boom sprayers and during inspections it is found that weeds are being missed or non-target species are being affected, the contractor shall be directed to use equipment that meets the requirements of the PWS.

SPOT SPRAYING: Spray herbicide directly onto target plants only, and avoid spraying other desirable plants. These applicators range from motorized rigs with Spray hoses to backpack sprayers, to hand-pumped spray, which can target small infestations with minimal overspray on to non-targeted species.

CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL: Clean up and disposal of excess herbicide and empty containers is the contractor’s responsibility and will be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable to Federal and State Laws.

FLAGGING STANDARDS: The Contractor shall mark the perimeters of weed areas, and weed points where herbicide treatment has occurred. Flagging will remain in place until the COR/inspector has completed field survey and will be removed by the COR as unit is accepted.

A blue dye in the herbicide shall be used to identify location of treatments.

MIXING SITE: All mixing and rinsing during the operational period of each task order if needed will take place in the field within the treatment areas at a distance no less than 100’ from any stream course, trees, or crops. All mixing and rinsing prior to the start of each season or at the end of the season, shall be prohibited on any Federal Lands included under this contract.

SPRAY EQUIPMENT: All spray equipment shall be accurately calibrated to ensure herbicide is applied according to manufacturer’s recommended application rates.

Bio Based Products-The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g. biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible in the performance of this contract without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Herbicide shall not be applied if temperatures exceed 95 degrees and or the wind speed exceeds 10 mph in all areas excluding aquatic areas. Within the aquatic areas, herbicide shall not be applied if temperatures exceed 95 degrees and or the wind speed exceeds 2 mph. Refer to the appropriate herbicide label for additional application conditions.

APPLICATOR’S LICENSING: The contractor shall provide a list of all employees with a copy of their applicator’s license prior to any work taking place.

Certifications are an annual requirement and must be updated and approved accordingly.

PROGRESS SCHEDULE:

The contractor shall prepare and submit a practical work schedule showing the order in which the contractor will perform the work and the dates on which the contractor contemplates starting and completing each item. Weekly information provided to the Government indicating where the contractor is in relationship to their work plan.

NOXIOUS WEED TREATMENT –

• The contractor shall treat weeds with appropriate chemicals and use according to the manufacturers label directions..

• Utilize the appropriate application method to meet the objectives of the task.

• Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non-target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide.

• Flag the perimeter of treatment area. Flags will remain in place until the Government has completed the field inspection.

• DATA SUBMITTAL (Applicator’s Report): The contractor shall provide all digital data electronically to designated COR, field data files, differentially corrected files, final GIS layer, applicator records, and self-inspection records, on completion of units to be inspected.

Inaccurate or incomplete data will be returned to the contractor for corrections.

NOXIOUS WEED TREATMENT ON MOTORIZED TRAILS The contractor shall treat all weeds according to manufactures label directions. The contractor shall treat all weeds that are present on trails, contractors shall treat from 10-15 feet on each side of trail depending on trail width. Contractor may not use existing water for mixing purposes. Contractor shall furnish supply of water

Contractor Quality Control

The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Services include customer satisfaction, treatments performed, workmanship, mapping documentation, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance.

CONTRACTOR SELF INSPECTION: The contractor’s descriptive method of self-inspection to ensure that the performance requirements are being met shall describe how the contractor will monitor performance of the tasks and address at a minimum the following performance requirements: Applicator Report, Self- Inspection field procedures, and GIS data layers to be provided.

Government inspections Surveillance will be performed through:

• Visual inspections

• Random visual inspections

• Random plot sampling

• Random compliance checks of Contractors

• Verification of data

The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract tasks , to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the Contractor(s) work.

Treatment inspections are for the sole benefit of the Government and shall not release the Contractor of the responsibility of providing quality control measures to assure that the work strictly complies with the contract requirements.

If work quality falls below acceptable quality level the COR will request a re-work if possible. Unsatisfactory deliverables shall be reworked to obtain satisfactory work quality.