Amendment___A001_to_Black_Creek_Trail_Maintenace.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)

A001 July 10, 2014

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

USDA Forest Service Region 8, Acquisition Zone West 200 S. Larmar Street, Suite 500-N Jackson, MS 39201

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

AG-447U-S-14-0047

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

July 2, 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.

Amendment 001 (see continuation sheets)

The above referenced solicitation is hereby amended as indicated. Date required for the submission or receipt of quotes is extended to July 16, 2014.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A , as heretofore changed, remain 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)

ANDREW J. THOMPSON, Contracting Officer 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

July 10, 2014 (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SF-30 Amendment to Solicitation AG-447U-S-14-0047 – Black Creek Hiking Trail Maintenance

Changes to Solicitation

Schedule of Items of items is changed by deleting the requirement for Hazard Tree Removal.

Questions & Answers

Q. When is the response due to you? [The solicitation statement on FBO says 7/14 but the FBO announcement states 7/15.] A. Offer due date is extended to July 16, 2015

Q. Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent vendor?

A. This is a new requirement.

Q. If there is an incumbent, can you advise the name of the current contractor?

A. The no incumbent contractor.

Q. The solicitation states that this acquisition is being made in accordance with Simplified Acquisition rules. Do you mean that the $150,000 simplified acquisition limit is anticipated to cover both the base year and the potential option year?

A. This solicitation is in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items), FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisitions) and FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). That means yes in accordance with streamlined procedures the base year of contract will not exceed $150,000.00

Q. In the experience questionnaire, is the government seeking a full listing of projects completed in the past 3 years or simply 5 representative projects that would fit in the chart provided?

A. Simply 5 representative projects that would fit will suffice.

Q. How many past performance references are required to be requested to be sent to your office by Contractor clients?

A. Three past performance references if available will be required and sent directly to this office.

Q. Can you confirm that the units provided in the area of Estimated Quantity are 'labor hours'?

A. Units provided in the area of estimated quantity are not in labor hours. Pay quantities are in miles and each.

Q. Are there any specific licenses, certifications or other documentation required for the contractor to support this?

work effort?

A. You will be required to have general liability insurance and OSHA required training or certifications. Registration in the System for Awards Management (SAM) and Proof of Insurance will be only documents required for award.

Q. Do you expect a QASP to be submitted by the contractor along with the other required contract documents or is the QASP information provided by the government simply advisement on the government's quality performance expectations for this solicitation requirement?

A. The QASP is provided to assist you in the development of your Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP will not be an evaluation factor for award.

Q. Is the trail maintenance request for this solicitation only for the 10.8 mile 'wilderness' trail or is there other trail maintenance involved?

A. There will be no other trail maintenance requirements other than what is indicated in this request.

Q. If there is other trail maintenance involved, can you provide any further details regarding this requirement?

A. There will be no other requirements other than those indicated in the schedule of items

Q. Typically the cost of tree removal can be related to the size of the tree. Can you advise the average tree size and/or how you would like to see pricing provide given that there is no information provided regarding tree size or location (this could make a difference, especially if all of the removal will be by hand in the wilderness trail area).

A. This item is being removed from the schedule.

Q. As this is not a continuous work effort (i.e., its IDIQ), can you provide any information regarding average number of times per month the contractor might be required to support work at this location?

A. It is anticipated that work will be required twice per year.

Q. Can you provide the current contract cost for same/similar work being done via contractor at this location?

A. There is currently no contract in place to perform required work. Similar trail maintenance cost averaged in past years approximately $1,000.00 per mile and for mowing approximately $600.00 per mile.

Q. Can you clarify anticipated contract award date?

A. Contract award will be made with ten days after offer due date.

THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE ATTACHED TO AND BECOME A PART OF

THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS

AMENDMENT MAY RENDER YOUR OFFER NON-RESPONSIVE