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1243ZP19R0006 Amendment 0001- RFP Questions and Answers

1. Disposal Fees/Tipping Fees – Please confirm tip fees for the disposal of eligible debris will be treated as a pass-through expense whereby the Contractor pays for disposal and invoices the USDA for direct reimbursement at cost with no markup. We cannot control the location of where an event might take place and cannot control or guarantee disposal fee rates at the landfills for the duration of the term of this contract. It is for this reason we ask that tip fees be a pass-through expense and not included in our proposed rates.

Answer: Agreed. Requesting tip fees as a pass through expense should be included in the technical proposal submitted at the call order level.

1. Please clarify/provide detailed description of Forrest Unit #1 and Forest Unit #2 rates listed in each item of Table B – Schedule of Items

Answer: The rates for which the Offeror proposes should be based on the Forest Unit selected. For example, if the Forest Unit selected is Virginia, and the Activity is 0002 Clearing Services, the Offeror should proposed rates based on Clearing Services in Virginia.

1. Per Page 2 of the RFP under the Fixed Price section the Contractor does not have to bid all line times. Please confirm we do not have to bid all sub-items within each Activity. For example, can we bid item 0002 Clearing Services only and not items 0001, 0003 and 0004 in Activity C.2.1.1 Clearing Activity

Answer: Confirmed, the Offeror is NOT required to bid on all sub-items within each Activity.

1. SOW C.2.1.3 Item 0011 Cleaning Culverts and Trail Ditches – Please confirm the unit of measure is $/0.1 miles and not $/each as listed on the price sheet.

Answer: Should be TAIL Ditches (not Trail). Price is per Culvert. Detailed specifications will be contained in the call order.

1. SOW 2.1.7 Trail Maintenance Activity - Please provide detailed scope of work for each item (Items 0047-0071) within this activity

Answer: Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects are included by reference and can be found at https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. BPA Call orders will include specification drawings, specific requirements, and additions and exceptions for that order.

1. SOW 2.1.8 Trail Construction Activity- Please provide detailed scope of work for each item (Items 0072-0096) within this activity.

Answer: Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects are included by reference and can be found at https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. BPA Call orders will include specification drawings, specific requirements, and additions and exceptions for that order.

1. SOW C2.1.9 Gate Installation – please confirm the gates and signage will be provided by USDA. Please confirm requested rate is to install USDA provided standard construction gate only. If non-standard gate is provided how will USDA/Contractor treat the difference in installation costs?

Answer: Proposed rates are for the labor for standard construction. Detailed specifications, including Government Furnished Property, will be contained in the call order.

1. SOW 2.1.10 Equipment Rental – please confirm contractor is to include the cost of the operator with our proposed rates. If required, will lodging and per diem be handled separately?

Answer: Yes, as stated in the CLIN heading, the cost of the operator should be included in the proposed rate? Yes, lodging and per diem costs will be handled separately at the call order level.

1. SOW 2.1.10 Equipment Rental – how is mobilization and demobilization treated?

Answer: Equipment mobilization and demobilization requirements and pricing will be at the call order level.

1. SOW 2.1.10 Equipment Rental – if equipment is required to be transported to separate location mid-use how will the transportation costs be handled?

Answer: Requirements and pricing for transportation of equipment will be at the call order level.

1. How will orders be awarded? Will they be competed among base contract awardees?

Answer: Orders may be awarded based on awardee pool or by other means. See Section H- Special Contract Requirements, Ordering Competition Guidelines.

1. How will the pricing be used that we provide on the bid sheets for the BPA?

Will they be used as fixed prices on orders?

Answer: Yes, the rates will be used as fixed prices on call orders.

1. Will they only be used for evaluation purposes and we will then bid on BPA orders if awarded a master contract?

Answer: No. The proposed rates are NOT for evaluation purposes only.

1. Or they Maximum prices that bids on orders under the BPA cannot exceed during the contract?

Answer: The Emergency Rate are ceiling rates (not-to-exceed). The Non-Emergency rates are the rates to perform the tasks on a normal business operating bases.

1. In addition to the required clauses, do we need to include the clauses incorporated by reference, which contain information to be filled out or will our representations and certifications on SAM.gov suffice?

Answer: The Offeror shall submit, with the proposal, its representations and certifications located on SAM.gov if the information is duplicative, there is no requirement to submit again.

1. I was hoping you had a excel file format of the pricing schedule. I have tried to convert it to different formats to make it easier to fill, but have been unsuccessful.

Answer: Excel spreadsheet is attached, however after the input of rates, the Offeror shall resize and place table back into document.

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 or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER 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:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

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Standard Form 30 - Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract

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 or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE

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

NUMBER 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:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

Previous edition unusable

INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data). When appropriate, indicate the impact of themodification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2)

Accounting classification

Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one ofthe following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determinedto be due in settlement of the contract.

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1)

Accounting classification

Net increase $

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER: 0001

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1243ZP19R0006

7. CODE:

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required):

13A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO. Specify authority. THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.:

13C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

13D. OTHER. Specify type of modification and authority.:

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER. Type or print.:

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER. Type or print.:

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation or contract subject matter where feasible.): The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to publish answers to written questions.

FACILITY CODE:

6. ISSUED BY: USDA FOREST SERVICE

SOUTHERN REGION

1720 PEACHTREE RD NW SUITE 876

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code):

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6):

1. CONTRACT ID CODE:

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER:

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER:

5. PROJECT NUMBER. If applicable.:

PAGE: 1

PAGES: 3

3. EFFECTIVE DATE. Enter 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4 digit year.: 2019-08-06

9B. DATED. SEE ITEM 11. Enter 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4 digit year.: 2019-07-16

10B. DATED. SEE ITEM 13. Enter 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4 digit year.:

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER: 0

11. The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. : 1

13A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO. Specify authority. THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.: 0

13B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT OR 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 43.103b.: 0

13C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF: 0

13D. OTHER Specify type of modification and authority.: 0

13E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.: 0

13E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.: 1

11. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended : 0

11. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is not extended : 1

15B. CONTRACTOR OR OFFEROR. Signature of person authorized to sign. Digital Signature.:

16C. DATE SIGNED. Enter 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4 digit year.:

number of copies: 1.00000000 number of copies: 1.00000000

Enter the total (in dollars) the contract price increased. :