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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 items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 your 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO.

IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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JOHN SWIZDOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST

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

Please see attached questions and answers from the pre-bid meeting held 4/17/2018. Also attached is the revised Statement of Work, revised Wage Determination, and reference Cover Frequency Field Guide.

These documents will be considered part of the solicitation and any resulting contract.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

USDA-FOREST SERVICE

MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST

401 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD

ROLLA, MO 65401

CO: JOHN SWIZDOR 573-341-7407

SEE BLOCK 6

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INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contacting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Item 9, (Amendment of Solicitation No. - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order No. - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries.

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

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NNIP PRESCRIPTIVE GRAZING

MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST

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April 17, 2018 1000 Central USDA-Forest Service 401 Fairgrounds Road Rolla, MO 65401

Pre-Bid Questions and Answers

1. Is there water available on every site?

No, there is not water on every site. . Each individual task order will denote whether water is available and the type of watering facilities (stock ponds, streams etc.). If water is available is will be indicated on the map where goats may have the water availability detailed in the site conditions. There are locations to draft from on Forest Lands but bids should reflect having to haul water in to the site.

2. Will fencing be required?

Yes, fencing may be required and will be described in the individual task orders.

3. When will the individual task orders be solicited?

Task order solicitations will normally be issued November and December for the upcoming growing season.

4. Where do we annotate the types of goats on hand for evaluation?

Put your breed of goats and the type of training they have (electric fence, whistle, dog, other) on the equipment portion of the Contactor Information Sheet or similar.

Use additional sheets of paper, if necessary.

5. Do you want a quick contract completion or to meet the contract term?

The duration of grazing is based on the stocking rate the contractor choices. The Forest Service objective is to manage target vegetation to a specified cover as stated in the task order. It is recommended that the contractor allows for a reasonable amount of time to meet those conditions.

6. Have any of these sites for prescriptive grazing been sprayed with chemicals for treatment of invasives in the past.

There may be some locations that have been sprayed with herbicides in the past.

The typical chemical used on Forest Lands is Triclopry, Fluxopry and Glyphosate.

We will not spray herbicide prior to goats entering the areas. Information regarding past herbicides will be detailed in the individual task orders.

7. Will you let us know what the Forest Service did to the acreage before soliciting by providing a history of the tracts of land?

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Yes, in the individual task order solicitations the Forest Service will provide information upon request.

8. How will we be evaluated for the 85% Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)?

Upon contractor request the COR will inspect the portions of the project site that the contractor will be invoicing for payment.

9. Are any of these areas near CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) locations.

CWD has been found in free-ranging deer in the state of Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation manages the program and more information can be found at https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/wildlife-diseases/chronic-wasting-disease-cwd/cwd-missouri.

10. What type of predators are present on the Forest?

The Mark Twain National Forest has abundant wildlife. Typical predators include coyotes, black bears, and bobcats.

11. Will the Forest Service close areas to the public during contract time?

Temporary closure is an option but we will not be closing the project sites for the duration of the contract time. Horse trails and hiking trails will be marked on the individual task order maps.

12. Will the herder need to cut or even be able to cut larger species or species the goats won’t touch.

Yes, preconditioning can be done by the contractor. In certain cases, the Forest Service will mechanically pre-treat vegetation.

13. Will you provide coordinates to tracts of project sites?

No, a map of the general vicinity and a separate map of the project sites will be provided in the individual task order solicitation.

14. Define herder vs. livestock caretaker.

They are basically the same in regards to the attached revised wage determination.

For security of the herd, someone on site is preferred but the liability is on the contractor.

15. How will you determine the AQL?

The Forest Service will use both fixed photo plots as well as cover frequency transects using Daubenmire cover class for target species that fall within the plot.

Approximately, 50 points will be collected at each inspection.

https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/wildlife-diseases/chronic-wasting-disease-cwd/cwd-missouri https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/wildlife-diseases/chronic-wasting-disease-cwd/cwd-missouri

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Attendees

NAME COMPANY EMAIL

McDaniel Farms McDaniel Farms inc. amber.mcdaniel@mcdanielfarmsinc.com Angela Stark Halloum Global alan.stark@halloumglobal.com Jerry Tucker Halloum Global jetckr@yahoo.com Iva Moore AMW ivatbird1@yahoo.com Loren Steele Living Lands LLC steelemechanic@yahoo.com

John Swizdor USFS Contracting Officer jvswizdor@fs.fed.us 573-341-7407 Brian Davidson USFS Botanist

Contracting Officer’s Representative briandavidson@fs.fed.us

Robert Horbyk USFS Forestry Technician Contracting Officer’s Representative rhorbyk@fs.fed.us