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Amendment 0001, AG-05G1-S-15-0009, Vegetation Management Services IDIQ, Page 1

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable) 0001 3/30/2015 735466

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

USDA Forest Service Colville National Forest 765 South Main Colville, WA 99114

Contracting Officer Colville National Forest 765 South Main Colville, WA 99114

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

AG-05G1-S-15-0009

Vegetation Management Services IDIQ

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/08/2015

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, X is not ex-tended.

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.

() 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, X 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)

Pen and Ink Changes – Please see next page.

Quotes remain due on April 7, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.

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) Cathy VanAlyne

Contract Specialist

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

BY

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Pen and Ink Changes:

Page 18, Option Periods.

Change the Option Period II Start Date from “March 2, 2017” to “March 1, 2017”.

Page 22, Source Selection for Award of Individual Projects. Change the paragraphs to:

(c) Source Selection for Award of Individual Projects

Source Selection for task orders will be based on price (and other factors) or best value.

Source selection on task orders may be based on price from the contract’s schedule of items and other factors. Other factors include the Contractor’s availability /ability to meet the schedule. Once the Government has identified the requirement and quantities, the Government will calculate the task order price by multiplying the quantities on the task order with the unit prices from the schedule of items on the contracts awarded. The Government will then determine who among the Contractors have the lowest price, verify availability and ability to meet the schedule, and award to the Contractor with the lowest price. The Contractor will have three days from the notice to verify availability and ability to meet the schedule. If the Contractor does not verify within the three days, the Government will go to the next offeror.

Source selection on other task orders may also be based on the best overall value to the Government, price and other factors considered. These factors may include one or more of the following:

• Pricing

• Technical Capabilities relating to the specific project [including elements such as Project Sequencing, Scheduling, Resource Availability]

• Past Performance History [including elements such as quality of work, timeliness, effectiveness of

Contractor Quality Control]

• Response to additional Evaluation Criteria including biobased, if required.

The Government reserves the right to award a task order without competition if it is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

(The awardee of the task order does have the option to propose a lower unit pricing per task order.)

Page 32, Add the following:

Road Use and Maintenance

Use of Roads

(a) The Contractor is authorized to use roads that are a part of the construction project and those Forest Service roads designated below for performance of work under this contract.

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Road No.

Termini

Authorizations, Restrictions & Requirements

Maintenance Required (Yes or No)

Government will list information in Task Order

(b) If the Contractor requests use of a National Forest road or segment not designated for his use, the Forest Service may authorize such use if not in conflict with the current Road Rules document. Authorization to use such additional roads may include maintenance requirements and use limitations.

(c) The roads authorized for use will be subject to the following provisions.

1. The Road Rules in the current Colville National Forest Road Rules Document are applicable to all commercial road users. This document is available for inspection at the office of the Forest Supervisor and shall be applicable except when modified by provisions of the contract.

2. State laws governing traffic rules and equipment requirements on State and County highways.

3. Federal regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12. These regulations prohibit use of vehicles or equipment in excess of State legal highway loads or posted limits without valid State and Forest Service overload permits, damaging a road while using it, and blocking a road open to use by others, except as may be otherwise provided in the contract.

Load Limits - All vehicles and equipment shall not exceed State legal highway loads and widths or posted limits without valid State and Forest Service overload, over width permits. Forest Service overload permits for this project may be obtained from the Supervisor’s Office. Overload Permits must be obtained for all vehicles exceeding posted bridge weight limits. Contractors should anticipate up to 14 days to secure needed overload permits.

4. Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.54 as applied to the area by an order issued under 36 CFR

261.50. These regulations authorized the Forest Service, as a sovereign act, to issue additional restrictions and closures any time conditions warrant. Such closures will be in addition to those shown in the current Road Rules Document and will be posted on the road.

Pages 48 through 49, Under Performance Requirements Summary Chart, Under Work Statement titled “Roadway Vegetation Maintenance Brushing Specifications 842”, Under Performance Standard, add the following:

“Contractor shall conduct clean up to include removal and scattering unwanted vegetation following brushing operations before mobilizing to next project site within one week.”

Page 55, Exhibit 2, Section 800 Definitions and Abbreviations, add the following:

“Vegetation. Refers to all plants and trees collectively.”

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Questions Received:

What was the last contract total price?

The last contract was for five years (2008 through 2012) and the total price was $385,418.52. This solicitation has different specifications.

How many awards will be made from the solicitation?

Based on the solicitation, one to four awards will be made.

How many roads will require treatment?

Actual quantity (or estimated quantity) per district are not know. Exact mileage and roads to be worked will be identified on a per individual task order basis.

When will work start?

Work will start per contract time identified in the awarded individual task order(s).

Will the unit prices on the contract be used to determine future task orders?

Based on the solicitation, future tasks orders will be determined based on price and other factors or best value. Since the Government will determine future task orders by using the Fixed Unit Prices on the Schedule of Items along with other factors, it is recommended for quoters to provide a best offer in submitting pricing information with their quote. It is currently anticipated most task orders will be issued based on price and other factors.