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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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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

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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

01/31/2025

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.)

IA- DRIFTLESS AREA NWR - FOREST RESTORATION

PPR 2053768

Amendment 0001: Extension of due date

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for submissions to February 18, 2025 at 12:00pm EST.

This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed price contract.

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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)

Caleb Kindsvater

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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The purpose of this solicitation is to award a contract to a single, certified vendor to restore the Mesic Bottomland Forest for the U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, Driftless Area National

Wildlife Refuge Howard Creek Unit near 19082 Fawn

Hollow Road Farmersburg, Iowa.

This four-phase service project is complex in nature, requiring a two-year continuous commitment. As a result, interested contractors shall conduct a site visit to fully understand the requirements, demands, and expectations throughout the process in order to provide a detailed technical proposal and realistic quote.

Essential details are included in the attached

Statement of Work.

The unit is open to public access for a solo site visit and/or the program manager can assist with providing a walk-through of the site accompanied with the interested contractor to answer any questions.

Appointments for an accompanied site visit will be requested by email or phone to Kendra

Pednault, kendra_pednault@fws.gov, (o)

608-326-0515 x112.

Quote submissions shall include this form SF-1449 with technical proposal to include required information listed in the Statement of Work and the anticipated completion lead time for phase of the project.

Services shall be conducted in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and Wage

Determination 2015-4987 for Clayton County, IA.

Evaluation Criteria: In reference to page 17 of this solicitation, quotes will be evaluated based on Best Value. Favorable packages will be evaluated on technical expertise, verified arborist certifications, mandatory site visit, meeting the requirements listed on the Statement of Work for each phase, competitive pricing, anticipated completion lead times for each phase, and positive past performance history of the

Offeror with reference checks through CPARS/CRA and other sources.

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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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If a subcontractor is anticipated, the name of the subcontractor shall be disclosed to be considered for the award.

**QUOTES AND QUESTIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO:

khalilah_brown@fws.gov by February 13, 2025 at

12:00pm EST

Provide the following information with your quote:

NAME OF FIRM:___________________________

SUBCONTRACTOR (if applicable:)_________________

UEI: ___________________________________

POINT OF CONTACT:_______________________

PHONE:__________________________________

EMAIL:__________________________________

Contract Specialist: Khalilah Brown, khalilah_brown@fws.gov, 703-468-8291

Contracting Officer: Caleb Kindsvater, caleb_kindsvater@fws.gov

Technical POC: Kendra Pednault, kendra_pednault@fws.gov, 608-326-0515

Alternate POC: Kimberly (Kim) Schultz, kimberly_schultz@fws.gov, 608-326-0515

Period of Performance: 02/17/2025 to 02/16/2027

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110