AMENDMENT 0001 12FPC421Q0025.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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NRCS-PR-12F352

HATO REY PR 918

Suite 604

654 MUNOZ RIVERA AVENUE

USDA-NRCS-CARIBBEAN AREA OFFICE

FPAC-HQ-12FPC4

WASHINGTON DC 20250

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW, RM 6801-S

FPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIV-OPS BRANCH-SE

06/22/20210001

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

06/22/2021

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.)

This amendment is issued to provide a list of the companies that participated from the site visit on 7/13/2021 and to provide Q&A during the visit. The offer due date remains at

7/20/21, NLT 3:00pm ET.

1. List of Companies:

- Redstart Consulting

- Long View Forest

2. Questions and Answers:

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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)

AMY D. STONEBRAKER

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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Q1:What if the ideal time to treat some of the invasive plants has passed this season for year 1 of treatment. Will we be required to treat those invasive plants?

A1:Contractors should treat all invasive plants within the treatment area where there would still be a positive biological result on controlling the invasive plant species if herbicide was applied after the contract is awarded and consistent with any label requirements on timing of applications.

Q2:How will access to the project area be controlled so that Inn guests do not enter the work site?

A2:NRCS will work with the Inn to temporarily shut down some or all the trails within the easement to assure that guests do not enter the work site. The selected contractor will still be responsible for posting re-entry signs. This will be particularly important on the West side of the easement where the State of Vermont¿s one rod of land ownership grants the public the right to access the land along the Battenkill river for fishing.

Q3:Where is the best location for parking?

A3:Parking in the gravel lot by the event barn, same as the pre-quote meeting site and along the easement right of way access along the path into the site are acceptable parking locations.

Q4:What locations are allowable if herbicide mixing is needed onsite?

A4:Follow all State laws applicable to herbicide mixing. The trail access screened by the sumacs is a potential location with visual screening and in an upland location outside of 50 foot state wetlands buffers.

Q5:Are any non-native plants within the designated treatment area not targeted for invasive plant control?

A5:Any non-native and invasive plants that are on the Vermont Forest Parks and Recreation¿s list as of 7/13/21 and are designated as Class A or B noxious weeds or on the related watch list should be controlled within the treatment area. This does include the Common Valerian, and that is an update to the information shared during the

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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pre-quote site visit. The list can be found here:

https://fpr.vermont.gov/sites/fpr/files/Quarantine

_WatchListUpdate-2017_November.pdf

Q6:How frequently will contractors need to notify

NRCS about daily herbicide application plans?

A6:Timing of contact should be done per the

Statement of Work. Typically daily notification will be necessary. NRCS can let the landowner know that work is planned for a week or multiple week time period and make certain that trails are closed accordingly within the easement.

3. There are no additional changes by reason of this amendment. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Period of Performance: 08/02/2021 to 10/01/2025

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110