Sol_124D9018B0004_Amd_0001.pdf

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124D9018B0004 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 telegram 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 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.

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NRCS-NC-124532

RALEIGH NC 27609

SUITE 117

4407 BLAND ROAD

USDA-NRCS-NORTH CAROLINA STATE OFFI

WASHINGTON DC 20250

NRCS-HQ-124D90

ROOM 6801-S

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SW

USDA-NRCS CONTRACTING TEAM 4

NRCS-HQ-124D90

02/28/20180001

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

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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

02/28/2018

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 date, 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.

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

WRP (ACEP) Restoration Brush Management, Matagorda County 48321 - USFWS (Jordan)

66744212014CM

The purpose of this amendment is to update bid submission instructions, provide the sign-in sheet from the site visit held 3/13/18, provide questions and answers received, provide an updated map incorporating an increase of 60.3 acres of mechanical grubbing for a new total of 500 acres of mechanical grubbing, and to identify the Contracting Officer that will be taking over this solicitation and the resultant contract.

Bids are to be submitted as follows:

NRCS Bid for 124D9018B0004 Attn. Stephen Case

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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)

STEPHEN CASE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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124D9018B0004/0001

USDA-NRCS Contracting Service Branch

4407 Bland Road, Suite. 117

Raleigh, NC 27609

Contracting Officer Stephen Case will be assuming ownership of this solicitation and the resultant contract. He can be reached beginning Monday

3/19/18 by phone at 919-873-2121 or by email at

Stephen.Case@wdc.usda.gov.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

The COR will be assigned at the time of award.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

124D9018B0004 Amendment 001 issued 3/14/18

NOTE: Bids are to be submitted as follows:

NRCS Bid for 124D9018B0004 Attn. Stephen Case USDA-NRCS Contracting Service Branch 4407 Bland Road, Suite. 117 Raleigh, NC 27609

Contracting Officer Stephen Case will be assuming ownership of this solicitation and the resultant contract. He can be reached beginning Monday 3/19/18 by phone at 919-873-2121 or by email at 31T31TUUStephen.Case@wdc.usda.govUU31T31T.

CO Stephen Case will determine how the bid opening will be handled, if electronic submissions will be allowed, and provide a call-in number if available.

Questions 3-13-18

1. What type of grubbing attachment can be used?

a. Any, as long as the bud zone at 14” can be removed.

2. How many excavators can be used?

a. Up to contractor

3. Can you fuel on site?

a. Yes, at staging area

4. Is bid a lump sum?

a. See the bid schedule attached, this is an updated version of the bid schedule on page 6 of the solicitation package.

5. What is turnaround time on payment?

a. 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts applies. Generally, progress payments for construction are 14 days and the final payment is 30 days.

6. Do we have to have 20% bid bond?

a. Yes - stated in solicitation provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee. Bid Guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $150,000.00 Page 34 of the solicitation.

7. Do you have to call 811?

a. Yes, contractors responsibility

8. Do you need ticket for 811?

a. Yes

9. Where do we submit the bid proposal?

a. Addressed above.

10. Is a trained first aid specialist required on site at all times?

a. See H.4 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION and H.5 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE SUPPLEMENT TO OSHA PARTS 1910 AND 1926 pages 18 – 25 of the solicitation.

11. What is the protocol for spraying (2,4-D) in Matagorda County during restricted period?

a. Cannot spray from March through July 31 PP st PP. Engineering has indicated that a performance extension will need to be requested to complete spraying in August.

12. Mechanical Grubbing is increased from 439.7 acres, by 60.3 acres, to 500 acres. Amended Bid

Schedule attached. Please use the updated bid schedule for your submission. An updated map has been provided.

mailto:Stephen.Case@wdc.usda.gov

124D9018B0004 Amendment 001 issued 3/14/18

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 BID SCHEDULE – WETLAND RESERVE PROGRAM (ACEP) RESTORATION

BRUSH MANAGEMENT

MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS

CONTRACTOR DUNS ID #____________________

CONTRACTOR TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION # ___________________

Reminder to Contractor: All Unit Prices must be filled in on the Bid Form for a valid bid.

ITEM

No.

WORK OR MATERIAL ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

001 Chemical broadcast of 1 gallon (2.5 lbs) per acre of picloram and 2,4-D to control targeted brush species:

Macartney rose and Chinese tallow tree.

62.6 acres Acre $ $

002 Mechanical grubbing using a tracked excavator with grubbing attachment to control targeted brush species: mesquite, huisache, and associated brush species.

500 acres Acre $ $

003 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 LS XXXXXXXXX $

TOTAL BID: $

One award for the aggregate of all items will be made under this solicitation.

B.2 52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY. (APR 1984)

If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgement of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

(End of clause)

Brush Management

District: MATAGORDA COUNTY SWCD Customer(s): US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Date: 06/07/17

Assisted By: CRISTELA SANDERS Agency: USDA-NRCS Field Office: BAY CITY SERVICE CENTER

0 2,000 4,000 6,000 Feet ¯

Legend Consplan1 Grubbing 500 ac

62.6 ac 40% Chinese Tallow & Macartney Rose

Prepared with assistance from USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service