SF30_12639526R0006 Amendment 1.pdf

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1 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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APHIS-MN-126395

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

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250 MARQUETTE AVE

USDA APHIS

07/23/20260001

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

07/16/2026

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.)

The purpose of Amendment 1 is to:

1. Revise Attachment 1 Statement of Work. See Continuation Pages of this Amendment for details.

2. Revise Attachment 2, Price Proposal Spreadsheet. See Continuation Pages of this

Amendment for details.

3. Post the Standard Form (SF) 1449 to SAM.gov. As stated in Section C, Notes to Offerors, Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation must include a signed SF1449 and acknowledgement of Amendments.

4. Incorporate the attached Questions and Answers

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)

LISA A. DRAVES

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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 .

SF30 Continuation Page:

a. Attachment 1 Statement of Work is revised as follows (Additions underlined, deletions strike-through):

• Section 3.5, Proper Disposal/Deregulation, is revised to add the following sentence:

“Deregulated material shall not be mixed with regulated material. Once the material reaches the 1” x 1” inch requirement and is not needed for the free mulch give away (as requested by USDA), the material then becomes property of the contractor to do as they see fit without reimbursement for fuel costs associated with further processing or shipping.”

• Section 2.1, Key Personnel, is revised to read as follows: “The Project Manager and Certified Arborist are considered Key Personnel(s). In addition to the Key Personnel(s), there are requirements to have a foreman assigned to each removal site. (The contractor shall obtain the consent of the Contracting Officer COR prior to making key personnel substitutions. Replacements for key personnel must possess qualifications equal to or exceeding the qualifications of the personnel being replaced, unless an exception is approved by the Contracting Officer COR.

Requests for changes in key personnel shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer COR at least 15 working days prior to making any permanent substitutions. The request should contain a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer COR will notify the contractor within 10 working days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions.”

• Revise 2.4.1 Types of Equipment to add the following statement:

The crane and watercraft CLINs are separate, fixed-price line items and shall be charged in addition to the Tree Removal and Restoration CLINs. Use of a crane or watercraft shall occur only when necessary to accomplish the work ordered under a Task Order.

Contracting Officer written authorization is required prior to the use or request of any crane or watercraft CLIN.

• Add 2.4.1.1 CSX Railroad Flagging Services

When work is ordered along a CSX railroad right-of-way and railroad flagging is required, the CSX Flagger CLIN shall be used. CSX Flagger Fees are charged by CSX Transportation at a fixed daily price, and this CLIN shall be used to cover that cost. The Contractor shall coordinate scheduling and access directly with CSX Transportation and shall comply with all railroad safety, access, and right-of-way requirements when performing work in or near CSX-controlled areas.

b. Attachment 2 – Price Proposal Spreadsheet is revised as follows:

The following note is deleted in its entirety: “βSpecial Circumstance Tree Removal may be requested by the contractor when unusual or atypical equipment is needed to complete the work. Special Circumstance is a set price, negotiated between the contractor and USDA, that is added to the task order in addition to the normal CLINs used to order the work. See section 3.8 Special Circumstances.”