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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

BY

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

STANDARD FORM 30

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) 10-23-2018

PR 8609-000005

N/A Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Services 155 Van Gordon Street, Suite 501 Lakewood, CO

80228 See Block 6

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78619Q0038 10-23-2018

X X X The purpose for this amendment-0001 is to provide Government responses to Contractor question received during the question and response period.

See Continuation Page for Q&A

Jerry L. Hodson Jr.

Contracting Officer Continuation Page:

AMENDMENT-0001, Combined Synopsis Solicitation 36C78619Q0038 Trimming & Edging Services Contractor Questions & GOV Responses

1. How big of tree limbs is the Contract responsible for. i.e. size - dia. / length and location of disposal of trees in the event trees fall?

1. GOV Response: All fallen tree limbs will be the responsibility of the contractor. If a tree falls the government will be responsible for the tree removal.

2. Will leaves from trees have to be bagged and carried off site or will there be a place on site to dispose?

2. GOV Response: See attachment “C” of the PWS under requirements, “Removal of debris and disposal away from cemetery shall be the responsibility of the Contractor”.

3. Clarity on 'PWS', in the event of bad weather or un-foreseen circumstances is the Contractor able to adjust work schedule around the bad weather, or are we required to work during bad weather events?

3. GOV Response: Contractor will be able to adjust work schedule during severe weather. Safety is priority.

4. NOTE: Remove the tasks of janitorial services from General Information section on page 1, and Performance Plan section on page 2. Janitorial Services Tasks are not a requirement for this solicitation. See correct PWS attachment.

See attached document: S02_Attachment-A_Corrected Performance Work Statement-Updated 10-23-18.

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