Sol_140R4022Q0009_Amd_0002.pdf

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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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Salt Lake City UT 84138

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125 South State Street, Room 8100 Regional Office Upper Colorado Region Bureau of Reclamation

04/27/20220002

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

04/27/2022

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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional contractor questions and answers.

The period to submit questions has ended. The due date is extended until 06/02/2022 at 1400

MD.

Legacy Doc #: BOR

Period of Performance: 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2024

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)

Tyler Spencer

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 .

Solicitation: 140R4022Q0009

Additional Questions and Answers

Will it pay monthly, or when the contract is completed?

Contractor can bill no more than monthly.

Can the contractor sub-contract?

Yes.

Are they feral cattle or branded?

Yes, it has been several years since the cattle have been tended and the expectation is that a large majority of them are unbranded.

Are there locals or anybody opposed to this? Threats, etc.?

We have no expectations of trouble in the area. The neighboring ranchers are in favor of the project and the family that had been ranching the project area have not expressed any animosity.

If they’re branded, do I need to take them somewhere, report the amount, hold them for 7 days?

Work with the NM Livestock Board to ensure statutes are followed. From the Performance Work Statement: The Contractor is responsible for feeding or feed costs while livestock are impounded for approximately 7 days while public notice of stray livestock is given. If branded livestock are not claimed within the designated period, the Contractor will be responsible to transport the livestock to the destination.

Who gets the sale money?

Bureau of Reclamation will request any proceeds from the sale of cattle. Contractors should not expect any proceeds.

Is the area a national park or something? Will I have access via roads?

The area is owned by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, but is not a park and there should not be a lot of public traffic. Access to the area for contractors is via Fort Craig Road or San Marcial Road as shown on the revised solicitation map. Access through the length of the area is via the dirt road shown on the map. Any roads within the area are available to the contractor, but there aren’t many. The vegetation is very dense with a lot of Tamarisk.

Does the river dry-up in the winter? What time of year can I do this?

The river is wet through the winter but can be nearly dry at times in summer. Any noisy work is restricted during the bird nesting season (approximately May 1 through August 15) and Reclamation can provide bird surveys as needed. Cattle will be easier to find in winter when the foliage is off the trees.

Solicitation: 140R4022Q0009

I only need to round-up cattle in the designated area, right?

Yes, only cattle within the project area are to be gathered.

If more cows wander in than expected during the contract, am I responsible to get them as well?

The expectation is that by the end of the contract, there will be no more feral cows in the project area. There are fences in place to keep cattle from wandering into the area and the ranchers on either side of the area are responsible and supportive of the project.

Is this area public access? Can I stay in my camper on the land?

Yes, the area is public access, but only through the San Marcial Road and we would expect very few visitors. Camping near the corrals would be acceptable, but possibly with fire restrictions at certain times of the year.