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12639523R0032 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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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)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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

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

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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.)

DUNS Number: Not Available

This amendment is written to replace pages 6 through 8 in the statement of work. In some paragraphs the requirements for Willacy and Cameron and the requirements for Zapata differ, so the affected paragraphs are broken out by county. Changes made are marked with a border in the left margin.

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)

JAMES G. ROLOFF

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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VS CFTEP Construction for High-Game Fencing, Zapata, Willacy and Cameron Counties, TX Amendment 0002

High-Game Fencing Requirements

The following general requirements shall apply as applicable. Several private and public parcel holders are impacted during construction of the high-game fence. Note: It is imperative that all contact with private parcel holders along the proposed route is by a CFTEP representative.

Access property from designated roadways and any approved excursions off the road. Utilize the same paths for both ingress and egress to minimize any negative environmental impacts.

Contractor shall ensure passages for property owner access. Reference Attachment 2 for technical requirements for high-game fencing.

High-Tensile Rolls

4.10 High-tensile roll of 330 feet x 96 inches Statite 50 Game fence. Fence shall be a minimum of

8 feet (96 inches) high, galvanized and 12.5 gauge. Bottom strand shall be at ground level.

4.11 Willacy and Cameron Counties

a. All treated wood posts shall be buried and tamped a minimum of four feet below grade.

b. A single two-barbed wire shall run across the top of all newly erected high-game fence three inches from the top of the high-tensile wire. (Exhibit H)

c. Cut all offsets and “H-Braces” to a uniform length/size.

Zapata County

a. All corner posts and H-braces shall be 2 7/8-inch oilfield tubing at a minimum of schedule 40.

b. All line posts shall be 2 3/8-inch oilfield tubing at a minimum of schedule 40.

c. All pipe posts shall be buried a minimum of four feet below grade in 12-inch diameter holes and cemented.

d. A single two-barbed wire shall run across the top of all newly erected high-game fence 3 inches from the top of the high-tensile wire. (Exhibit H)

e. Cut all offsets and “H-Braces” to a uniform length/size.

4.12 Willacy and Cameron Counties

Construction materials require hot-dipped galvanized T-Posts.

Zapata County

a. Construction materials require 10’ non-galvanized T-Posts.

b. Prime Corner and Line posts as well as H-braces with a galvanized rust inhibitor and paint all vertical pipes (oil-based paint) to reduce rust and corrosion.

c. Weld metal plates and cap all vertical pipes to minimize moisture infiltration.

4.13 Entrances to individual properties shall be corner braced appropriately in accordance with industry best practices; and local, state, and federal regulations. (Exhibit C) Install a minimum of 16 feet x 8 feet high-game proof gate. (Exhibit F)

4.14 Corners are at 90-degree angles with H-Brace structures and a 15-foot Deadman. Offsets are less than 90-degrees and similarly structured/constructed the same way as corners.

(Exhibit C)

4.15 As required per code, ensure fence is properly grounded for lightning protection.

4.16 For visibility to mark long runs of fence quickly and easily, use “undersill” or trim strips of white vinyl siding cut into 3-inch pieces. Snap strips randomly onto barbed-wire fence.

4.17 High-tensile rolls of 660 feet with 12-inch squares of galvanized King Ranch Wire. King

Ranch wire shall have 6 gauge on the top and bottom strand and 9 gauge on the filler strands in between. Fence shall be a minimum of four feet (48 inches) high, hinged-jointed with a grid-like pattern. Install the bottom of the fence at least 6 inches to 8 inches off the ground to allow grazing of the fence line.

4.18 Utilize 50-lb (pound) Tie-N-Lock releasable cable ties along fencing.

Line Fencing

4.19 Willacy and Cameron Counties

Reinforce fencing every 100 feet with 12-foot treated wood posts (5” tops) buried and tamped a minimum of four feet in the ground. Install four 10’ galvanized T-posts in between wood posts at 20’ spacing. (For example: Wooden fence post then T-post at 20 feet, T-post 20 feet, T-post 20 feet, T-post 20 feet then wooden line post at 100 feet.)

a. Bury all treated wooden posts a minimum of 3 4 feet below grade.

b. Install treated wood posts (12 foot with 5” tops) buried and tamped a minimum of four feet in the ground with 8-feet spaced double H-Braces every 1320 feet.

(Exhibit G)

c. Install a single 2-barbed wire across the top of all newly erected pasture fence 3 inches from the top of the high-tensile wire. (Exhibit H)

d. Cut all offsets and H-Braces to a uniform length/size.

e. Any change of direction will require an 8-feet spaced H-Brace with a

Deadman constructed with 12-foot treated wood posts (5” tops) buried and tamped a minimum of four feet in the ground. (Exhibits G and I).

Zapata County Reinforce fencing with line posts (2 3/8) every 100 feet with posts buried and cemented a minimum of 4 feet in the ground. Install four 10’ non-galvanized T-posts in between pipe posts at 20’ spacing. (For example: Pipeline post then T-post at 20 feet, T-post 20 feet, T-post 20 feet, T-post 20 feet then Pipe line post at 100 feet.)

a. Bury and cement all pipe posts a minimum of 4 feet below grade.

b. Install pipe posts (2 7/8) buried and cemented a minimum of four feet in the ground with 8-feet spaced double H-Braces every 1320 feet. (Exhibit G)

c. Install a single 2-barbed wire across the top of all newly erected game fence 3 inches from the top of the high-tensile wire. (Exhibit H)

d. Cut all offsets and H-Braces to a uniform length/size.

e. Any change of direction will require an 8-feet spaced H-Brace with a

Deadman constructed with 2 7/8 pipe tubing buried and cemented a minimum of four feet in the ground. (Exhibits G and I).

Corner Fencing

4.20 Willacy and Cameron Counties

Corner posts shall be 12 feet x 8-inch tops treated wooden posts buried at a minimum depth of four feet below grade and ground tamped with two 8-feet spaced H-Braces and an 8-foot Deadman. (Exhibits G and I).

Zapata County Corner posts shall be 2 7/8-inch oilfield tubing at a minimum of schedule 40 buried and cemented at a minimum depth of four feet below grade with two 8-feet spaced H-Braces and an 8-foot Deadman. (Exhibits G and I).

4.21 Entrances to individual properties shall be corner braced appropriately in accordance with industry best practices; and local, state, and federal regulations. (Exhibits C and F)

4.22 Willacy and Cameron Counties

Install a single tubular galvanized game proof gate a minimum of 16 feet x 8 feet high (unless property has a unique size) to 12’ treated wood posts (8”tops) buried and tamped a minimum of 4 feet in the ground with 8-feet spaced double H-Braces and an 8-foot Deadman (24 feet on each side of the gate). (Exhibits G, H, and I). Contact local USDA supervision to confirm gate location and size before construction.

Zapata County Install a single tubular galvanized game proof gate a minimum of 16 feet x 8 feet high (unless property has a unique size) to 2 7/8 pipe tubing posts buried and cemented a minimum of 4 feet in the ground with 8-feet spaced double H-Braces and an 8-foot Deadman (24 feet on each side of the gate). (Exhibits G, H, and I). Contact local USDA supervision to confirm gate location and size before construction.

4.23 Corners are at 90-degree angles with two H-Brace structures and one 8-foot Deadman.

Offsets are less than 90-degrees and similarly structured/constructed the same way as corners. (Exhibit C)

a. Existing buildings, fences, driveways, roads, etc. damaged during the construction process will be repaired at no cost to the Government.

b. Utilize methodologies to minimize airborne particles, fugitive dust, sediment problems and soil erosion.