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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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Falls Church VA 22041 5275 Leesburg Pike FWS, Construction A/E Team 3 FWS Constr A/E 3

02/19/20250005

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

01/02/2025

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.)

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Upper Carson Slough Backcountry Trail System in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

The purpose of Amendment 0005 is to:

1. Provide a revised statement of work.

2. Provide the site visit summary/attendees.

Site Visit Summary:

Tour Route:

Peterson Reservoir Parking Area

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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)

Shannon Barnhill

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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Observed Peterson Overlook and pathway for the trail

Hunter Parking area

Fairbanks channel and trail route by the gauge up west side of Fairbanks

Longstreet parking area and Longstreet spring overlook

Walked to Longstreet Trailhead and near Overlook area

Rogers Spring parking, trail/road from Rogers

Spring, Rogers Spring overlook area

Administrative road/trail route to Fairbanks channel s. of Imvite Road

Ended Tour: Observed the administrative road/route along Cable Road

Site Visit Participants:

Tyler Pfeifer - Cutting Edge Construction

Greg Bristol - Aventus

Rob - GES

Dalles Duffin (VP of Dofine Sprinkler Rebuilders)

Daniel Hales (Engineer HCF Corp NV)

Mike B - Herback

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

This requirement is subject to availability of funds.

Project Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and

$5,000,000.

Points of Contact:

Contractor:

TBD

Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

TBD

Contracting Officer:

Shannon Barnhill shannon_barnhill@fws.gov

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Upper Carson Slough Backcountry Trail System Design-Build Contract

Statement of Work Upper Carson Slough Backcountry Trail System

Design and Construction Services

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge – Amargosa Valley, NV

February 19, 2025

1. BACKGROUND:

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (AMNWR) was established in 1984 to preserve the Mojave Desert’s largest remaining oasis and “conserve and recover listed endangered, proposed endangered, and candidate plant and animal species found in the area”. Approximately 50 seeps and springs generate 17,000 acre-feet of water per year, providing habitat for at least 26 plant and animal species found nowhere else in the world including 13 species listed as threatened or endangered. AMNWR is a true biodiversity hotspot, supporting the second highest density of endemic species in North America.

Ash Meadows is also part of the Nuwu/Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute/Chemehuevi) and Newe (Western Shoshone) ancestral lands. These Indigenous peoples consider Ash Meadows as a place of creation and imbued with spiritual power since the beginning of time when the world was new. Several of the locations and endemic species at Ash Meadows have critical cultural roles for these peoples, which are embedded in stories, songs, rituals, and traditions.

Many of the springs at AMNWR were developed to provide water for agriculture and other uses. The primary management priority since refuge creation has been to restore these springs to improve habitat conditions for native fish and wildlife species. The Upper Carson Slough (UCS), located in the northern end of AMNWR, is an important wetland area fed by several major springs including Fairbanks, Soda, Rogers, and Longstreet Springs, among others. A recent restoration effort, completed in 2014, restored the historic function to these springs and the UCS.

With the UCS springs and outflows returned to their historic function, a backcountry trail system was planned to provide access to nature, interpret the area’s unique ecology, and highlight the cultural legacy of Indigenous peoples. At present, the refuge has several excellent boardwalks with interpretation, but opportunities to explore the backcountry are rare. The goal of this work is to create a backcountry hiking, hunting, and nature exploration opportunity for Ash Meadows NWR visitors.

Funding has been secured through the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA). The approved SNPLMA project description is included with the solicitation and serves as a guiding document for the project implementation.

Coordination with agency and tribal partners will be required for successful project. Tribal collaboration and engagement will be facilitated through a separate cooperative agreement. Sufficient time should be allotted for review of design deliverables by USFWS staff and agency partners. One month (minimum) will be required for each review of the design deliverables.

This contract includes the final design of wayfinding and interpretive signage for trail system and overlooks. A preliminary design for the interpretive elements was completed in a previous contract and serves as a guide to the completion of this scope. It is essential that the tribal partners will be engaged in this effort to refine the design. The scope includes associated trailheads and trail wayfinding signs. A series of site visits and workshops with agency staff and tribal members will be held to refine the interpretive themes and specific sign language to interpret the cultural and ecological significance of Ash Meadows and the UCS. The interpretive exhibits shall enhance the visitor experience of this area, create meaningful connections to the resources, and provide for resource protection.

Note that the 35% Design which is provided as a basis of design for this contract may require adjustments in the field. The trail alignment may need to shift if cultural and biological resources are discovered or encountered in the field.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION:

2.1. Provide general design, interpretive design, and construction services for the Upper Carson Slough Backcountry Trail project at Ash Meadows NWR. A schematic design is provided as a starting point. The interpretive storyline shall be integrated with the trail experience.

2.2. Provide construction services for backcountry trail segments, parking areas and overlooks.

Final alignment of trails shall be coordinated with FWS staff and tribal partners and accommodate necessary adjustments arising from biological or cultural resources surveys.

2.3. Bid Schedule includes Base Bid and Option Bid items.

2.4. Period of Performance: The anticipated performance period for this contract will be 270 days from issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed, including agency review time. Note that the start of construction is pending receipt of USACE permits (in progress).

3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

3.1. See attachments for details regarding the UCS Backcountry Trail Design, parking lots, overlooks, and associated interpretive elements and storylines.

3.2. The UCS is a flood-prone wetland. It is also home to many wetland-associated threatened and endangered species. Both to minimize the potential for flood-related trail damage and to avoid altering the habitats of endemic species, all elements have been designed to minimize habitat or hydrological alteration while avoiding wetland and marsh areas to the maximum extent practical.

3.3. The work will comply with outdoor accessibility standards and requirements (see attachments) as indicated.

3.4. The materials used on the project site shall match what is currently in use at the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge for continuity of the visitor experience. Final material choices will require approval by FWS.

4. PROJECT TASKS:

4.1. TASK 0.1: INTERPRETIVE DESIGN FOR BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL SYSTEM & TRIBAL WORKING

GROUP COLLABORATION

The preliminary interpretive design for the UCS trail system provides unique wayfinding signs and an interpretive exhibit plan that will enhance visitor experience, create meaningful connections to the area, and provide for resource protection. Refer to Section 5 of the 35% design report for further details regarding details.

For Task 1, the contractor shall collaborate with the refuge team and the tribal partners to complete the design in preparation for construction and installation. Participate in (2) site visits and (4) workshops with the tribal partners in this task. Weekly team meetings with the FWS shall be scheduled to facilitate project communications and progress. 1 site visit with workshop (full day). 2nd workshop (half day via teams).

TASK 1 DELIVERABLES

• Site Visit Agendas Meeting Notes

• 65% Design Documents

• 90% Design Documents

• Final Design Documents

• Responses to Owner Team Comments on each deliverable

4.2. TASK 0.2: DESIGN DOCUMENTS FOR UCS BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL DEVELOPMENT

Complete design for all trails, parking and overlook components of the Upper Carson Slough Backcountry project. Incorporate accessibility requirements, cultural resources requirements and vegetation removal plans. Allow 30 days for USFWS and Tribal Working Group review comments at 65% and 90% design.

TASK 2 DELIVERABLES

• Contract kick off meeting notes, work plan and project schedule

• ABA/ADA Accessibility Compliance Review Documentation

• 65% Design Documents

• 90% Design Documents and Owner comment responses on 65% documents

• Final Design Documents and Owner comment response on 90% documents

4.3 TASK 1 – CONSTRUCT UCS LOOP TRAIL AND INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS

This item includes the construction of the UCS loop trail and associated interpretive elements.

4.4 TASK 2 – CONSTRUCT ROGERS SPRING OVERLOOK AND INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS

This item includes the construction of the Rogers Spring overlook and associated interpretive elements.

4.5 TASK 3 – OPTION A: CONSTRUCT UPPER UCS (Roadside) PARKING AREA This item includes the construction of the Upper UCS (Roadside) Parking area.

4.6 TASK 4 - OPTION B: CONSTRUCT UPPER UCS (Roadside) OVERLOOK AND INTERPRETIVE

ELEMENTS

This item includes the construction of the overlook at the Upper UCS (Roadside) overlook and associated interpretive elements.

4.7 TASK 5 – OPTION C: CONSTRUCT ROGERS SPRING PARKING AREA

This item includes the construction of the Rogers Spring Parking Area.

4.8 TASK 6 – OPTION D: CONSTRUCT COLD SPRING TRAIL AND INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS

This item includes the construction of the Cold Spring trail segment and associated interpretive elements.

4.9 TASK 7 – OPTION E: CONSTRUCT PETERSON RESERVOIR TRAIL AND INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS

This item includes the construction of the Peterson Reservoir trail segment and associated interpretive elements.

4.10 TASK 8 – OPTION F: CONSTRUCT PETERSON RESERVOIR PARKING

This item includes the construction of the Peterson Reservoir parking area.

4.11 TASK 9 – OPTION G: CONSTRUCT PETERSON RESERVOIR OVERLOOK

This item includes the construction of the Peterson Reservoir Overlook.

4.12 TASK 10 – OPTION H: CONSTRUCT PETERSON RESERVOIR VAULT TOILET

This item includes the construction of the Peterson Reservoir Vault Toilet.

4.13 TASK 11 – OPTION I: CONSTRUCT ROGERS-LONGSTREET SPRINGS LOOP TRAIL AND

INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS

This item includes the construction or the Rogers-Longstreet Springs loop trail and associated interpretive elements.

4.14 TASK 12 – OPTION J: CONSTRUCT MID UCS (Hunter’s) PARKING AREA AND INTERPRETIVE

ELEMENTS

Reference: Section 5 and Appendix D of the 35% Design Report. Final design content must be coordinated with the tribal partners.

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1. Upon award, provide proposed schedule of work and a schedule of values based on the contract line items.

5.2. Provide the following a minimum of one week prior to the Pre-Construction Meeting:

5.2.1. Letter designating Contractor’s Project Superintendent.

5.2.2. Project Schedule with Construction Activities delineated.

5.2.3. Accident Prevention Program / Safety Plan.

5.2.4. A list of sub-Contractors for this project (this item shall match initial proposal submitted at solicitation) if applicable.

5.2.5. Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.

5.3. Daily Reports of construction activities. A sample format is available upon request.

5.4. Weekly Progress Meetings. Progress meetings shall be held via TEAMS or Zoom virtual conferencing software. Contractor to provide meeting agendas and meeting notes. The weekly meeting will have, as a minimum, the following agenda items:

5.4.1. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

5.4.2. Submittal and RFI status

5.4.3. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery

5.4.4. Modifications

5.4.5. Work in progress and Three-Week Look-Ahead Schedule

5.4.6. Other business relating to contracted work.

5.5. It is not anticipated that the ground disturbance will exceed 1 acre. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) should not be required. If ground clearance will exceed 1 acre, the contractor will be responsible for providing and submitting a SWPPP.

5.6. Any required construction permits and related inspections. Contractor shall pay for all inspections and permit fees associated with the Work.

5.7. Unless otherwise noted, all electronic deliverables shall be in PDF format and shall not exceed 5 MB in file size. Files over 10 pages in length shall be clearly bookmarked.

6. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of this SOW. Work shall be accepted when all the work is completed as described herein. Coordination with cultural and/or biological monitors provided by FWS and/or the tribal partners is required for all vegetation clearing and/or earth disturbing activities.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge 8757 E Spring Meadows Rd Amargosa Valley, NV 89020

Please be aware that cellphone service in this area may be limited. Public wi-fi may be available at the Ash Meadows NWR Visitor Center. Roads within project site are dirt roads requiring high-clearance vehicles.

Clearing of vegetation during construction along trail alignments must occur outside of the migratory bird breeding season of March 15th through August 15th.

8. GOVERNMENT AVAILABILITY:

Government is available Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Daylight Time), excluding federal holidays. Availability outside the dates / hours shall be coordinated with the Refuge Manager at least two business days in advance.

9. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION:

o 35% Design Documentation o Outdoor Accessibility Standards, Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design.

o Site Survey

To be provided upon project award:

o SNPLMA Nomination o List of Stakeholders / Community Review Members o Content Experts for biological and cultural topics o Survey of Sensitive Species in the project area

10. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Project Manager for the Refuge:

TBD

Project Leader (PL):

TBD

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

TBD