Amend-01-pg01-03.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

Amendment No. 01 21 APR 2014

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USDA, Forest Service Western Montana Acquisition Zone 24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 59804

SAME

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

All Prospective Offerors

AG-03R6-S-14-0035

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08 APR 2014

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 of Offers is extended, 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 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.

(X) 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.

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 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

Flathead National Forest Mechanical Thinning IDIQ

Note: The entire solicitation is being re-posted in FBO with the changes identified in this Amendment.

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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 (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

LOREN EBNER, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

April 21, 2014 (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Section B – Services and Prices

No changes.

Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Paragraph C- 4(d)(1). Add: “(ii) Best Tree Description: Good crown form, live crown ratio >40%, good leader growth, straight bole, without significant defect or damage and insect/disease free.”

Paragraph C- 5. Under “Acceptable Quality Level” column, in paragraph “2.” Replace “Two” with “25 or less.”

Paragraph C- 5. Under “Incentives/Disincentives” column, in paragraph “3.” Replace “2 per acre” with “25 per acre.”

Paragraph C- 5. Under “Incentives/Disincentives” column, in paragraph “4.” Replace “10%” with “15%”.

Section E – Inspection and Acceptance

Paragraph E- 2. Second paragraph, first sentence. Add the following cross-reference at the end of the sentence (See Paragraph L- 5(b)(3)).

Paragraph E- 6(a)(4). Replace “10 trees per acre” with “25 trees per acre.”

Section F – Deliveries or Performance, Paragraph F- 3 Contract Time and Required Rate of Progress

Paragraph F- 3(d). Replace this paragraph with the following:

“(d) Minimum Required Rate of Progress. The Contractor shall maintain progress at a rate that will assure completion within the contract time specified in the Task Order. Unless otherwise specified in the Task Order, the minimum acceptable rate of progress for work activities will be calculated by dividing the total units of work for that activity by the contract time specified in the Task Order.”

Section G – Measurement and Payment

Paragraph G- 4. Delete the first sentence.

Paragraph G- 4(c)(1)(ii). Category C Deficiencies. Replace “2 per acre” with “25 per acre”.

Section J – List of Attachments

Attachment J- 7. Page 33 of 40. Plot Inspection Form. Block “D1”. Delete “; refer to contract F- 2 Performance Period, Soils.”

Attachment J- 9. Task Order No. 01. The Task Order is replaced in its entirety and contains several changes which are highlighted in gray. The maps are also replaced.

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Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

Paragraph L- 5(b)(3). Add: “(iii) Submit a General Quality Control Plan that explains how your company will conduct Quality Control for the thinning work activities and also the other work activities under this contract. (See Paragraph E- 2)”

Section M – Evaluation Factors For Award, Paragraph M- 1 Evaluation Criteria

Paragraph M- 1(a)(3). Add: “(iii) General Quality Control Plan. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed General Quality Control Plan and assess the adequacy, quality and detail of the plan. An Offeror’s proposal that clearly demonstrates the Contractor’s understanding of appropriate quality control measures and their responsibility for quality control will have a positive effect on the Offeror’s rating for this non-price evaluation factor.”

Paragraph M- 2. Second Paragraph. Replace “…award up to 5 contracts without discussions…” with “award up to 6 contracts without discussions…”.

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