SF30Amend_1.doc

Road Maintenance, Brushing AG-0281-S-08-0016 Page

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION OF CONTRACT

USDA Forest Service Idaho Panhandle National Forests 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene ID 83815-8363 Contracting Officer Idaho Panhandle National Forests 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene ID 83815-8363

AG-0281-S-09-0016

2/27/09

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt offers __ is extended, _X__ is not extended. 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 Items 8 and 15, and returning _1_ copies of the amendment; (b)By acknowledging the receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

IPNF Forest Wide Brushing, AG-0281-S-09-0016 is here by amended as follows:

Add Schedule of Items for Option Year Pricing for 2010

Replace page 11 and 12 Performance Work Statement, with the attached page 11 and 12

(See paragrah sections 1.3.2, 1.3.4, 2.3a and 2.4.1.3)

Return ONE copy of this SF30 Amendment signed as acknowledgment

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.

RITA J. LOPER

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

30-10

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.24

Continuation of SF1449 Block 27: The full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far/ Road Maintenance, Brushing 2010

Priest Lake, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Coeur d Alene River, and St Joe Ranger Districts

Bonner, Boundary, Shoshone, Kootenai, Benewah and Latah Counties, Idaho, Pend Oreille County, WA

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Block 19-24, SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: 2010 OPTION YEAR

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

St Joe RD

Coeur d’Alene River RD

Priest Lake, Sandpoint, and Bonners Ferry RD

*Heavy Brushing, see Performance Work Statement, Section 1.3.4.

**Estimated Quantities are for the purpose of evaluation of prices. Quantities are not guaranteed except as noted in AGAR 452.216-73 - Minimum and Maximum Contract Amount.

1.0 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.1 Scope of Contract. Award of this solicitation will result in Firm-fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Road Maintenance Brushcutting at locations throughout the Idaho Panhandle National Forests for a one year period with an option to renew for one additional year.

The performance-based services covered in this solicitation and resultant contract require the contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to perform machine roadside brushcutting and clearing on designated roads, in compliance with the terms, specifications, conditions, and provisions of this solicitation. . The equipment used to perform this work shall meet safety standards and shall be in good mechanical condition.

1.2 Work Objective. Successful, quality performance will result in a clear line of sight, clear of debris as outlined in specifications.

1.3 Location And Description.

1.3.1 The work sites are located on the St. Joe, Coeur d Alene River, Priest Lake, Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry Ranger Districts of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The locations and miles of roads and other information pertinent to each road will be identified in the task orders issued prior to starting work. Maps may be requested from the respective Ranger District Offices: Linda Buck, St Joe Road Manager; (208) 245-6046; Craig Ely, CdA River Road Manager,(208) 769-3025 or Tammy Maiole (208) 769-3071of the Coeur d Alene River Ranger District; and Diane Hodel, (208) 265-6619, Road Manager, Priest Lake, Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry Districts.

1.3.2 This work consists of cutting vegetative growth including trees six (6) inches or less in diameter (when measured 6 inches above the ground) which interferes with the sight distance and drainage features along the roadway. Work also includes the removal of all logs and windfall within the specified clearing limits. The clearing limits are shown in the attached typical section. This includes a horizontal distance of ten (10) feet, (or a slope distance of 12 feet) from the bottom of the ditch for the roads with ditches, ten (10) feet horizontal distance (or a slope distance of 12 feet) from hinge without ditch, and a horizontal distance of four (4) feet (or a slope distance of six (6) feet) from the shoulder of the fill side. Clearing shall include turnouts and curves.

1.3.3 If brush cutting is needed within riparian areas (particularly stream crossings) heavy machinery shall be used only from the established road prism and only to the shoulder. Riparian areas are any road or road segment 20 feet or closer to a live stream.

1.3.4 Standard Maintenace Brushing will require removal of low brush and a few tress scattered along shoulders of the roadway varying to denser brush and trees along the entire length of the shoulders of the roadway. Occasional roads may require Heavy Maintenance Brushing where heavier brush and small trees with stems up to approximately 2” diameter encroach into the shoulders reducing the travel width. These roads would exceed the Standard Maintenance brushing category.

2.0 CONTRACTOR WORK REQUIREMENTS and STANDARDS

2.1 Moving of Equipment and Supplies. The moving of equipment and supplies to the job site and between job sites shall be the contractor's responsibility.

2.2 Replacement of Equipment. Contractor shall provide quality equipment capable of safely performing the work under the terms of the contract. All repairs are the total responsibility of the Contractor.

2.3a Existing Facilities. All existing facilities such as signs, cattleguards, drainage structures, and road surfacing damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

2.3b Pollution and Erosion Control. During all operations under this contract, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to direct surface runoff water to stabilized waterways and to keep the drainage systems functioning effectively to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes from the Contractor's operations, including camps, parking areas, and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored and collected in a sanitary manner and disposed of in a State-approved sanitary landfill.

Oil from crankcases or gear boxes, equipment waste or spilled or excess fuel shall be placed in containers and removed from the work site and disposed of as approved and required by Federal, State and Local laws.

Equipment ordered for operations in close proximity to streams or bodies of water will be required to meet more stringent requirements regarding seals and fittings that prevent the leaking of hydraulic fluids, lubricants and fuels. Failure to comply will result in immediate rejection of equipment.

Noxious Weed Control. Prior to moving of the equipment to the worksite, the Contractor shall be required to clean all equipment prior to entry on to the project area. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that could carry noxious weed seeds into the project area. Failure to provide clean equipment may result in the rejection of equipment.

2.4 Brushcutting Methods.

2.4.1 All material.

2.4.1.1. - All brush, slash, trees, etc., shall be cut off cleanly, with no material left partially cut, bent over, or matted down.

2.4.1.2. - No brush, slash, or other material shall be disposed of in creeks or streams, and shall not interfere with or obstruct drainage facilities.

2.4.1.3 - All slash having a diameter greater than two (2) inches and a length greater than two (2) feet or a length greater than three (3) feet regardless of diameter shall be disposed of by scattering outside the clearing limits so that no material extends above the roadway elevation. Fragmented debris of smaller dimension may remain within the clearing limits but must be removed from roadbed surfaces. Scattered debris in roadbed is acceptable in minor amounts that will not contaminate aggregate surfacing or may readily be incorporated into native surface materials.

2.4.2 Logs and windfalls.

2.4.2.1 - Logs and windfalls lying within or across the clearing limits shall be cut off at the top of the cutslope and moved to the lower side of the road beyond the clearing limits. Logs placed on the fillslope of the road shall be outside the clearing limits and at least two feet below the shoulder elevation. The remaining portion of a log or windfall that lies on the upper side of the road shall either be firmly anchored to prevent sliding inside the clearing limits or moved across the road as described above.

2.4.2.2 - Windfalls on the fillslope side which extend above the road elevation shall be cut off at least two (2) feet below the road elevation and disposed of as outlined above. Logs shall be placed, limbed, or scattered so that limbs do not extend above the roadway elevations.

2.4.2.3 - No windfalls or logs shall be disposed of in creeks or streams, and shall not interfere with or obstruct drainage facilities.

2.4.3 - Brush and trees six (6) inches or less in diameter Amendment No. 1 dated 3/6/09