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12443925Q0005 x x 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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ROANOKE VA 24019-3050

5162 VALLEYPOINTE PKWY

USDA FOREST SERVICE

01/15/20250001

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

01/13/2025

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:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

North River Ranger District Administrative Site Grounds Maintenance updated Statement of

Work

Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation equipment, and supplies to perform grounds maintenance services at the North River Office and Work Center located at

401 Oakwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA. Work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of this solicitation.

COR: Jennifer Rothgeb

Email: Jennifer.Rothgeb@usda.gov

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2030

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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)

ROBERT R. SIGLER

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 .

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Project

North River Office and Work Center Mowing

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, supervision, transportation, materials and supplies necessary to mow and trim grass, weeds and tree and brush sprouts at the North River Ranger District Administrative Site as described herein from April through September. This requirement is base plus 4 option periods.

2.0 Background

The USDA Forest Service, North River Ranger District Administrative site is located at 401 Oakwood Drive in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The requirement includes mowing and trimming grass, weed and brush sprouts at the North River Ragner District Administrative Site.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Contractor must have previous knowledge and experience in ground maintenance and mowing services and must have equipment needed in the performance of this contract. Documentation of qualifications and experience is required. See attached Experience Questionnaire and Past Performance Questionnaire.

Grass shall be kept between 2” – 4 ½” in height.

Mowing equipment must be operated in a manner that will prevent tractor wheels or mower from tearing out turf on turns. Mowing will not be permitted when ground is so wet as to cause wheel rutting.

Trimming shall consist of cutting vegetation to a height of not more three inches around signs, fence posts, other posts, trees, signs, shrubs, culverts, comfort stations, walks, road and any other manmade object that protrudes above the ground line to such height as to prevent passage of larger mowing equipment over them without damage to the equipment or object.

Work in these areas shall be accomplished in a manner that will preserve and encourage the growth of grasses and chopping vegetation at or below ground level will not be permitted.

Mowing work is not complete until trimming around buildings, site furnishings, signs, posts, fences and other facilities is complete.

Contractor shall mow ditch lines through the bottom of ditch.

Contractor shall remove the cut grass from all roads, sidewalks, paths, and parking areas. Fallen limbs and loose rock that impede mowing operations shall be removed out of developed area by the Contractor.

Mow and trim entrance signs.

The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to buildings, signs, hitching posts, trees, shrubs, culverts, etch.

Damaged items shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

4.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Key Deliverables

Item No. Description Qty Due By

1 Mow and trim grass weekly at the North River Ranger District Administrative site from April to July; 16 July 30th

2 Mow and trim grass biweekly at the North River Ranger District Administrative site from August to September; 4 September 31st

There is approximately 5 acres of grounds to be mowed and trimmed.

Features that may affect work include buildings, parking areas, roadways, walkways, exterior chain link fence, and dumpsters.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor shall provide in writing the name of key personnel to the designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) upon award of contract. The Contractor or the designated representative shall be on the job whenever work is in progress. In the absence of the Contractor, the authorized representative will take action as required to keep the job in progress under the terms of the contact. The presence of the contractor’s representative or the COR on the job will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for satisfactory performance.

Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall coordinate with the COR to arrange a meeting to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused by his/her personnel or equipment to any existing structures, private or public. Damaged items shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

Any interruption of utility service, the Contractor shall promptly notify the proper authority and shall cooperate with the authority in the restoration of service.

8.0 Pre-Bid Site Visit

There is no pre-bid site visit scheduled, however, if you want to see the site you may reach out to the COR for details on to do so.

COR:

9.0 Contractor Performance

Contractor will be allowed four (4) working days, Monday through Friday to perform work. Depending on weather, this stipulation could change; however, changes must be approved by the Forest Service Contracting Officer's Representative in advance.

Mowing shall start no later than the second week of April and end the last week of September, unless otherwise specified in above schedule or upon issuance or work order by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Upon receipt of a Work Order, Contractor shall begin work on the date specified. If work cannot commence at that date, the contractor shall provide written notification as to when work will begin and a schedule for completion within the number of days remaining in the time limitation specified above.

10.0 Use of Equipment

All equipment proposed for use in performance of the work shall be of the size, type, and in such condition to properly pursue the requirements of the contract. If at any time during this contract any equipment is deemed unsatisfactory the Contracting Officer may order removal and may require a satisfactory replacement at Contractor's expense.

11.0 Service Delivery Summary, Quality Assurance Plan and Government Remedies

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly described the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

The COR will periodically monitor performance to ensure services are received. The Government Representative will evaluate the contractor's performance through inspections of the contractor's work and receipts of complaints. The government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the Government may decrease the. number of inspections if performance dictates. The contractor shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints. However, COR shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s).

The Contracting Office shall follow FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commewrcial Services (Nov 2023), for contractor's failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.