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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

531-25-3-5049-0013

36C260 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

36C260 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26025Q0132 01-27-2025

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1. The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Questions and Answers received in response to the solicitation.

2. See continuation page below for all Questions and Answers.

3. Quote deadline remain 01/29/2025 at 17:00pm PST.

4. There are no other changes as a result of this amendment.

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Question & Answer

Q1. Would the government consider modifying the Price Schedule and create an optional task for Dethatching; and an optional task for Verti-cutting; and a required task of aeration?

A1. The Boise VA has considered this question. At this time there is no change to the price schedule.

Q2. Can the government clarify the activities and adjustments that may occur to the award if the ceiling is reached? Does work stop once hours have been reached? Would the government consider using the average annual events (20) and have a FFP contract/CLIN thus equalizing the risk of the events and occurrences? Can the government provide clarity to either of the scenarios described above if there are less than 20 annual events and if there are greater than 20 annual events: and/or when the ceiling LH has been reached?

A2. Per section 17.4 of PWS, “Each quantity of LH is a government estimate for the year, not guaranteed and is a ceiling limit the Contractor exceeds at its own risk. In the event the quantity is required to be increased (for example, in case of increased snow fall resulting in more hours used), the Contractor shall notify the COR or Government POC and CO of modification required to increase number of hours before the ceiling limit is met.” It is the responsibility of the contractor to track the labor hours used. The contractor shall notify the COR and CO if more labor hours are needed. A contract modification or verbal notice from the CO must be received in advance, otherwise the contractor exceeds the ceiling limit at their own risk.

Q3. Will the government require the current awardee to apply the first application of lawn chemicals, including pre-emergent, to address the early prevention of crabgrass and broadleaf plants?

A3. The application of lawn chemicals needs to be applied in mid to late April.

Q4. Section 5.4.1 “the contractor shall apply 1 Billbug preventative spray application per year for the lawn when directed by the COR or Government POC” Will the Government please clarify this Task as to the frequency and should this pricing be included in the bid price? Would the government consider this an optional CLIN or line item that is bid and the government then has the option of exercising the optional line item quickly.

A4. The Billbug application needs to be included in the pricing.

Q5. Will the Government consider separating Leaf Removal Section 5.3 as a separate line item where the Offerors can price/bid based on occurrence or a set of quantity of hours?

A5. The Boise VA has considered this question. At this time there is no change to the price schedule.

Q6. Would the government consider adding a threshold on the hours to prevent the possibility of reaching 100% used for all line items 0004-0011; 1004-1011; and 2004-2011?

A6. The Boise VA has considered this question. At this time there is no change to the price schedule. However, reference A.2 above for how a modification or verbal authorization from the CO would need to be received.

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