12639520Q0203 Carrizo Cane Topping Solicitation AMEND 0001 CHANGE PAGES.pdf

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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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The purpose of this amendment is to add clarifications to Section 1.6 (p.5) and Section 2.0

(p.8). See attached change pages.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Contact Leah Schultz at leah.h.schultz@usda.gov with any questions.

Period of Performance: 06/23/2020 to 07/16/2020

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

LEAH H. SCHULTZ

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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 .

TEL: EMAIL: 612-336-3625 leah.h.schultz@usda.gov

Solicitation # 12639520Q0203 Amendment 0001 6/23/20

6. Cane must be topped 15 feet from each side and including the road/trail identified in each of the

13 areas in Attachment 1.

5.7. On the occasion the contractor seeks approval from the USDA liaison to leave any equipment on-site overnight, the contractor must take appropriate precautions to ensure that:

Parked equipment does not impede traffic access along the river trail;

Parked equipment is not damaging any endangered species of plant or wildlife;

Parked equipment have sufficient quantity of drip pans to prevent contamination of river trail;

The Government recommends that all equipment be removed from sites daily to prevent damage or loss to equipment. The Government is not responsible for any damaged or stolen equipment or belongings that may be left overnight at a work site.

6.8. Trash generated by cane cutting operations and work crews shall be removed at the end of each work day;

7.9. Only authorized personnel are allow access to the work sites (i.e, no visitors, no pets, etc).

8.10. Carrizo Cane shall be accessed from designated USDA and CBP roadways and any approved excursion off the road should use the same path for both ingress and egress in order to minimize any negative environmental impacts.

9.11. The Carrizo Cane should be cleanly cut at the 3 foot (1 meter) height to stimulate and enhance the effect of the predatory insect species and encourage branching which will minimize the height for regrowth and give greater access to the control insects. The tops, which still contain insect larvae, are to be left in place to encourage newly developed insects to further attack and degrade the carrizo cane stands.

10.12. The contractor will provide proof that background checks have been successfully completed and provided to USDA liaison before employees work on identified sites. This includes all employees that may join the effort during the execution of this requirement all new employee proof of background lists are provided to the USDA liaison.

11.13. Provide qualified personnel to transport and operate the equipment on site.

12.14. Obtain proper licenses and follow all other local, state and federal laws and regulations.

13.15. Must follow all equipment manual operation instructions including all safety protocol.

14.16. Provide any utilities needed to power the equipment listed and provide for any restrooms or other break areas the contractor may require.

15.17. The contractor shall arrive on-time, and at the designated site fully prepared for an 8-hour work day.

a. If work is taking place during hunting season, alternate work schedules may need to be coordinated through landowner by USDA Liaison and approved by contractor.

16.18. Repair any damage done to property while working on-site.

17.19. Coordinate with USDA liaison on whether equipment needs to be disinfected before moving to a new property.

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1.9 Period of Performance and Contract Instrument

The period of performance for this requirement is from date of award for 1 year. The government intends to issue one or more IDIQ contracts for this requirement based on the quotes received. Thirteen task orders will be issued for the initial 13 areas identified to be cut. If during the performance period, additional areas are identified, they will be competed amongst the contract holders.

1.10 Contractor Quality Control

The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective pro-active quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall ensure management oversight and supervision, training to employees (including subcontractor employees), error-free work, early problem detection and corrective actions, increased productivity and efficiency, and superior public relations. The Contractor shall provide to the USDA designated COR a report of quality control field observations as mutually agreed by both parties. This report should include any problems identified and corrective actions taken. It is expected that 100% of Carrizo cane identified will be cut at the appropriate level as identified in this SOW. The contractor will only be compensated for work successfully completed.

1.11 Government Quality Surveillance

According to the Inspection of Services clause, FAR 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - FIXED PRICE (Aug 1996), located at Section 5 of this solicitation, the USDA will evaluate the contractors performance under any contract awarded under this solicitation for cane cutting. USDA personnel will record surveillance observations and provide them to the contractor for review. Then, the contractor will be expected to evaluate the current QC plan and corrective actions taken as suggested by the Government.

2.0 PRICE

CTEFP has identified 13 areas along the Rio Grande Valley that require can cutting. Please see ATTACHMENT 1 with 13 KMZ files for a total of 83 miles along with instructions for access. Based on these images, offerors MUST submit a fixed price quote on at least 3 of the 13 areas. It is not necessary to provide a quote for all 13 areas to be considered responsive. The firm fixed price quote must be listed in the appropriate line below and be inclusive of all costs related to that particular area including, but not limited to, transportation, labor, material, facilities/utilities required, security, indirect costs, etc. Again, the cane must be topped 15 feet from each side and including the road/trail identified in each of the 13 areas in Attachment 1.

ATTACHMENT 1\Google Earth Pro Instructions for Using KMZ files.docx

Maverick County – Attachment 2 Wage Determination 2015-5301 Rev. 14 applies to the following areas

AREA 1: Chandler Cane Trails $__________

AREA 2: Stone North Cane Trail $___________

AREA 3: City Vega South Cane Trail $_________

AREA 4: Stone Sapos Cane Trails $__________

AREA 5: Rosita Cinco Cane Trails $ ___________ file:///C:/Users/jpicanso/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/NFFD54PE/ATTACHMENT%201/Google%20Earth%20Pro%20Instructions%20for%20Using%20KMZ%20files.docx