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AG-0489-S-10-0091

Hells Canyon NRA Trails Maintenance—Amendment 2

2 AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02/04/2010

6. ISSUE BY CODE

7.ADMINISTERED BY (if other than item 6) CODE

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest P.O. Box 907 Baker City, OR 97814

9B.Dated 01/12/2010

10A.Mod Contract/Order

10B.Dated (see Item 13)

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

[X] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in the item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended [X] is not extended. Offerors 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 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegam 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 MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

A. This change order is issued pursuant to; (specifiy authority) The changes set forth in item 14 are made in the Contract/Order # 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 _ Original to the issuing office.:

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible) Hells Canyon NRA Trails Maintenance—Wallowa-Whitman National Forest This amendment changes a few starting and ending points in the item descriptions and also changes the estimated start work dates. These changes are indicated by vertical lines in the left margin. Please replace pages 18, 27, 29, and 32 of 52 of the existing solicitation with the attached pages.

By signature in Block 15B Contractor releases the Government from all claims relating to this modification. This settlement is complete accord and satisfaction. 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

15B.CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

By ______________________________ (Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE SIGNED

16B.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

By______________________________ (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

Standard Form 30 Prescribed by GSA FAR (48CFR) 53.243

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6.5 miles of the Morgan Ridge Trail will be maintained in 2010. The level of downfall will vary along the length of the trail for 2011. This trail is typically accessible by 6/1.

Item 3.3 Mark’s Cabin Trail #1763 (1.7 miles total) (Non-wilderness)

Starting Point:

T3S, R49E, Sec. 5, NW¼; Jct. with Trail #1774

Ending Point:

T3S, R49E, Sec. 29, NW¼; Jct. with Trail #1774

Sub-item 3.3a: Light to Moderate Logout & Maintenance (1.7 miles)

Sub-item 3.3b: Heavy Logout & Maintenance (0.0 miles)

Sub-item 3.3c: Brushing (1.7 miles)

Description: Expect moderate downfall and light brushing. This trail is typically accessible by 6/1.

Sub-item 3.2d: 2011 Logout & Maintenance (1.7 Miles) (Option Item)

1.7 miles of the Mark’s Cabin Trail will be maintained in 2010. The level of downfall will vary along the length of the trail for 2011. This trail is typically accessible by 6/1.

Item 3.4 Long Ridge Trail #1757 (5.0 miles total) (Non-wilderness)

Starting Point:

T2S, R49E, Sec. 31, NW¼; Jct. with Trail #1749

T3S, R49E, Sec. 5, SE¼; Jct. with Trail #1774

Sub-item 3.4a: Light to Moderate Logout & Maintenance (1.0 mile)

Sub-item 3.4b: Heavy Logout & Maintenance (4.0 miles)

Sub-item 3.4c: Brushing (5.0 miles)

Description: Trail not maintained in recent years. Expect moderate to heavy brushing and downfall. Trail flagged in October 2009. This trail is typically accessible by 6/1.

Sub-item 3.4d: 2011 Logout & Maintenance (5.0 Miles) (Option Item)

5.0 miles of the Long Ridge Trail will be maintained in 2010. The level of downfall will vary along the length of the trail for 2011. This trail is typically accessible by 6/1.

Item 4: Lookout Vicinity (May 1 – September 13):SEE ATTACHMENT #7 The Lookout vicinity can be accessed by taking State Highway #350 from Joseph, Oregon approximately 30 miles to Imnaha. At the town of Imnaha, turn left onto paved Country Road #735, which turns into, Forest Road #4260. Trails #1701 and #1736 are approximately 35 miles from Imnaha, and can be accessed from trail #1726 (Snake River Trail). Trails #1735, 1735A, 1737 can be accessed from intersections on trail #1736, or further along Forest Road #4260.

Item 4.1 Cat Creek Trail #1701 (6.0 miles total) (Wilderness)

Starting Point:

T3N, R2W, Sec. 3, SW¼; Jct. with Trail #1726

T3N, R2W, Sec. 28, NW¼; Jct. with Trail #1699

Sub-item 4.1a: Light to Moderate Logout & Maintenance (5.0 miles)

Sub-item 4.1b: Heavy Logout & Maintenance (1.0 mile)

Sub-item 4.1c: Brushing (6.0 miles)

Description: Not maintained in recent years. Intermittent downfall and brush. This trail is typically accessible by 5/1.

Sub-item 4.1d: 2011 Logout & Maintenance (6.0 Miles) (Option Item)

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T1S, R49E, Sec. 4, SW¼; Jct. with Trail #1716

Sub-item 7.7a: Light to Moderate Logout & Maintenance (0.5 miles)

Sub-item 7.7b: Heavy Logout & Maintenance (1.0 mile)

Sub-item 7.7c: Brushing (1.5 miles)

Description: Not maintained in recent years. Expect moderate to heavy downfall and brush over full length of trail. This trail is typically accessible by 6/15.

Sub-item 7.7d: 2011 Logout & Maintenance (1.5 Miles) (Option Item)

1.5 miles of the Last Chance Trail will be maintained in 2010. The level of downfall will vary along the length of the trail for 2011. This trail is typically accessible by 6/15.

Item 7.8 Saddle Gulch #1711 (2 miles total) (Non-wilderness)

Starting Point:

T1N, R49E, Sec. 20, SE¼; Jct. with Trail #1710

T1N, R49E, Sec. 16, SW¼; Jct. with Trail #1716

Sub-item 7.8a: Light to Moderate Logout & Maintenance (2.0 miles)

Sub-item 7.8b: Heavy Logout & Maintenance (0.0 miles)

Sub-item 7.8c: Brushing (2.0 miles)

Description: Expect light timber and brush. Open south facing slope. This trail is typically accessible by 5/15.

Sub-item 7.8d: 2011 Logout & Maintenance (2.0 Miles) (Option Item)

2.0 miles of the Saddle Gulch Trail will be maintained in 2010. The level of downfall will vary along the length of the trail for 2011. This trail is typically accessible by 5/15.

Item 8: Memaloose Vicinity (June 1 – September 13):SEE ATTACHMENT #11 The northern portion of the Memaloose Vicinity can be accessed by taking State Highway #350 from Joseph, Oregon approximately 30 miles to Imnaha. At the town of Imnaha, take Forest Road #4240 and travel 26 miles on the Hat Point Road to Warnock Corral. Trails #1745B, 1745A, 1745, and 1773 can be accessed directly from Warnock Corrals trailhead.

The southern portion of the Memaloose Vicinity can be accessed by taking State Highway #350 from Joseph, Oregon approximately 30 miles to Imnaha. Drive straight through Imnaha and continue uphill on Forest Road #4240. Trails #1744, 1744A, and 1755 are approximately 17 miles from the town of Imnaha on Forest Road #4240 near the Hat Point Trailhead. Trail #1744 can also be accessed from College Creek Guard Station south on County Road #727 from the town of Imnaha.

Item 8.1 Memaloose Trail #1744A (4.0 miles total) (Non-wilderness)

Starting Point:

T1S, R49E, Sec. 34, NW¼; Jct. with Road #4240

Ending Point:

T2S, R49E, Sec. 5, NW¼; Jct. with Trail #1755

Sub-item 8.1a: Light to Moderate Logout & Maintenance (2.0 miles)

Sub-item 8.1b: Heavy Logout & Maintenance (2.0 miles)

Sub-item 8.1c: Brushing (4.0 miles)

Description: Last logged out in 2008. Expect moderate downfall and light to moderate brushing. This trail is typically accessible by 6/15.

Sub-item 8.1d: 2011 Logout & Maintenance (4.0 Miles) (Option Item)

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T1S, R49E, Sec. 1, NW¼; Jct. with Rd. #1772

Sub-item 8.5a: Light to Moderate Logout & Maintenance (1.0 mile)

Sub-item 8.5b: Heavy Logout & Maintenance (7.0 miles)

Sub-item 8.5c: Brushing (8.0 miles)

Description: Not maintained in recent years. Trail was burned over in the early 1990’s. Downfall estimated at 100 trees per miles. Expect brush to be moderate with reproduction of lodgepole pine and sub-alpine fir. This trail is typically accessible by 6/15.

Sub-item 8.5d: 2011 Logout & Maintenance (8.0 Miles) (Option Item)

8.0 miles of the Catch 1 Two Trail will be maintained in 2010. The level of downfall will vary along the length of the trail for 2011. This trail is typically accessible by 6/15.

Item 8.6 Shakit Trail #1745B (1.5 miles total) (Non-wilderness)

Starting Point:

T1S, R49E, Sec. 12, SE¼; Jct. with Rd. #4240

T1S, R49E, Sec. 11, NW¼; Jct. with Trail #1745

Sub-item 8.6a: Light to Moderate Logout & Maintenance (0.5 miles)

Sub-item 8.6b: Heavy Logout & Maintenance (1.0 mile)

Sub-item 8.6c: Brushing (1.5 miles)

Description: Not maintained in recent years. Trail was burned over in the early 1990’s. Downfall estimated at 60 trees per mile. Brushing is moderate with reproduction of lodgepole pine and sub-alpine fir. This trail is typically accessible by 6/15.

Sub-item 8.6d: 2011 Logout & Maintenance (1.5 Miles) (Option Item)

1.5 miles of the Shakit Trail will be maintained in 2010. The level of downfall will vary along the length of the trail for 2011. This trail is typically accessible by 6/15.

Item 8.7 Swamp Ridge Trail #1773 (3.0 miles total) (Non-wilderness)

Starting Point:

T1S, R49E, Sec. 15, NW¼; Jct. with trail. #1745

T1S, R49E, Sec. 3, NW¼

Sub-item 8.7a: Light to Moderate Logout & Maintenance (0.8 miles)

Sub-item 8.7b: Heavy Logout & Maintenance (2.2 miles)

Sub-item 8.7c: Brushing (3.0 miles)

Description: Not maintained in recent years. Trail was burned over in the early 1990’s. Downfall estimated at 60 trees per mile. Brushing is moderate with reproduction of lodgepole pine and sub-alpine fir. This trail is typically accessible by 6/15.

Sub-item 8.6d: 2011 Logout & Maintenance (3.0 Miles) (Option Item)

3.0 miles of the Swamp Ridge Trail will be maintained in 2010. The level of downfall will vary along the length of the trail for 2011. This trail is typically accessible by 6/15.

1. 3.

BOUNDARIES

Some trail locations may need to be flagged as described in each trail description. These trails will be flagged by Forest Service Representatives prior to the Contractor starting work. Flagging will occur in the Spring of 2010 and will be reflective silver with an orange stripe.

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below for specific requirements on safety plan. The schedule shall address projected start and completion dates for each line item, as well as interim locations and dates. Changes to the schedule shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative as adjustments are made.

2. 11.

CONTRACT TIME

Work shall begin no later than 7 calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.

Estimated start work date and contract time is as follows:

Begin Date End Date

In the event an offeror is awarded more than one item, contract time will run concurrently.

12.

CONTRACT RELEASE OF CLAIMS

When submitting final payment, Contractor shall provide a signed and dated contract release that includes the following information: "In consideration of receipt of final payment in the amount of $__________ Contractor hereby releases the United States of America from any and all obligations arising under this contract and any modifications thereof except as reserved herein. Reservations:___NONE____"

3. 13.

SAFETY

Contractor shall provide a written job specific safety plan addressing the hazards identified above and other potential hazards known to the Contractor as well as mitigation. The plan shall be presented at or before the post award conference for discussion.

Working with equipment in the forest is inherently dangerous due to the fact that injured individuals are generally miles and, in some cases, hours away from medical assistance. The following hazards, not all inclusive, are also present:

a.

On-site Hazards: Standing snags and down material on the uphill slopes are the most visible hazardous conditions encountered on this project. Steep terrain and uneven footing contribute to potential falling hazards. Other hazards include working with stock, operating equipment with insufficient training or experience; performing earthwork or excavation activities; performing maintenance on equipment; unearthing buried hazards, wildlife encounters such as rattlesnakes, bears and other wildlife, poison ivy exposure, other horse and foot traffic; and adverse weather conditions. These are not all inclusive.