127EAX22R0015 - Amendment 2 - Proposal update_ Deadline Extension_ Q and A_ SOW updates_ Site Visit sheets.pdf

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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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SPRINGERVILLE AZ 85938

30 S CHIRICAHUA DR

PO BOX 640

APACHE SITGREAVES NATIONAL FOREST

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102

333 BROADWAY SE

SOUTHWESTERN REGION

106409305/12/2022

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)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

05/12/2022

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.)

Amendment 2 to include:

1. Replacement pages 3 - 9 business (schedule of items) proposal attached separately as pdf - Replacement pages 3 - 9 Business Proposal.pdf

2. Postpone Deadline for submissions to June 15, 2022, 13:00pm PDT

3. Virtual Question and Answer Meeting postponed to May 26, 2022, at 1:00 pm PDT

4. Contracting Officer Questions and Answers

5. Pre-Bid Site Visit Questions and Answers - Arizona Only

6. Amendment to Site Maintenance and Minor Construction Contract(Applies to Arizona) pdf document: 2022 0401 site maintenance minor construction SOW rev.pdf

7. Site Visit Sign in Sheets (2 excel sheets attached separately)

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME

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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)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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 .

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ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME

Delivery Location Code: 8371

SOUTHWESTERN REGION

333 BROADWAY SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102 US

FOB: Destination

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

1. Replacement pages 3 – 9 business (schedule of items) proposal attached separately as pdf - Replacement pages 3 – 9 Business proposal .pdf

• SOI error correction: In Part D Marstellar Mine it says ‘Hydromulch’ when it should say ‘Hand Seeding.’ Hand Seeding is what is called for in the SOW and is the correct method.

• Section G – AZ Morning Glory Containment - The contract calls for hand seeding there add line item

2. Postpone Deadline for submissions to June 15, 2022, 13:00pm PDT

3. Virtual Question and Answer Meeting postponed to May 26, 2022, at 1:00 pm PDT

4. Contracting Officer Questions and Answers

Q: Can you please address when bonds are due? Are they due by the wining bidder before the overall contract is awarded or can we submit them before we do the work. There is a possibility her work may be done in 2023 and tying up bonding capacity for that long may limit other opportunities.

Can we bond for NM and AZ separately.....say a month before we mobilize or as you close to the start of work as you are comfortable with?

A: The contractor shall furnish all bonds 10 days after receiving the award and before receiving a notice to proceed (NTP). I anticipate awarding this contract mid-June. A prework meeting will be scheduled upon award and the NTP will be set at that meeting. The period of performance is expected to be from award date thru 9/30/2023

5. Pre-Bid Site Visit Questions and Answers - Arizona Only

Question 1: Can you clarify the mobilization date for this project?

Answer 1: Mobilization can occur in July 2022 or July 2023 in order for the contractor complete work at the beginning of the Arizona Monsoon Season.

Question 2: Can the equipment restrictions described in the contract be changed as the cap material at three of the sites is too compacted to meet the decompaction requirement without heavy equipment.

Answer 2: Yes, and amendment has been issued on the SOW to allow heavy equipment use at all the sites as long as an MSO Monitor is on site.

Question 3: Can heavy equipment be used to move the rock barrier preventing vehicle access at Endless Chain Mine Area?

Answer 3: Yes, heavy equipment will be permitted at that site.

Question 4: Where should wood chips be spread?

Answer 4: Wood chips should be spread in areas not hydroseeded. Wood chips can be spread in bare areas of the sites, or nearby natural areas.

Question 5: The Statement of Work calls for hand seeding at Marstellar Mine, but the Statement of Items says ‘Hydromulch,’ can you clarify which method is required?

Answer 5: Hand seeding should be performed at the Marstellar Mine. The SOI should be changed to fix this mistake.

Question 6: What size of ripriap should be used at the Flux Mine Site?

Answer 6: Class 2 and Class 3 riprap should be furnished for use at the Flux Mine Site.

Question 7: Can you provide photos of the issues at the Flux Mine Site and the areas of Three R to be seeded?

Answer 7: Yes, please see below.

Figure 1: Gully at Flux Mine

The gully forming adjacent to the last panel of the constructed spillway is approximately 3ft in length and 2ft deep at the top.

Figure 2: Gully at Flux Mine

Picture of the gully from a slightly different angle.

Figure 3: Three R Borrow Area

Panoramic picture of the Borrow Area at the Three R Mine

Figure 4: Three R Mine Area

Photo shows area between channels, which should be hydromulched

Figure 5: Three R Mine Area

Area in red oval should be hydromulched.

6. Amendment to Site Maintenance and Minor Construction Contract(Applies to Arizona) pdf document: 2022 0401 site maintenance minor construction SOW rev.pdf

Amend Section 625.07 Soil Decompaction

Remove - “The contractor should note that heavy equipment usage is only permitted at the Marstellar Mine Area, the Three R Mine Area, and the Flux Mine. The use of UTVs, a hydromulch truck, and a water truck are not included in heavy equipment restrictions.”

Replace with – “Heavy equipment is permitted at all Arizona sites to achieve decompaction requirements. An MSO Monitor will be provided by the Forest Service to monitor construction activity and MSO behavior at the Marstellar Mine, Endless Chain Mine Area, Endless Chain Consolidation Cell, and Morning Glory Containment Cell. The MSO Monitor will determine if construction activities are disturbing nesting owls. If construction activities are found to be disturbing MSO in the area, the Monitor will make recommendations (e.g., temporarily stopping work, or recommending changing tasks) to mitigate disturbance to the MSO that the contractor must follow.

Amend Section 625.08 Mulching

Add - “Wood Chipping activities should occur after August 31st. MSO breeding season ends August 31st, in order to mitigate further disturbance to MSO packs within the vicinity of each site, chipping shall be scheduled to occur once breeding season has ended. Wood chips shall be spread in areas that did not receive hydromulch.”

Amend Section 251.03 General

Add – “Class 2 and Class 3 ripriap, D50 11inches – 14inches and D50 8inches – 11inches, respectively, shall be furnished for use at the Flux Mine Site.

7. Site Visit Sign in Sheets (2 excel sheets attached separately)