AG-4D90-S-16-0043_Amendment001_09-20-2016.pdf

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x x 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 telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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09/16/2016

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

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

Solicitation is amended as follows:

- Add the Tree Planting Specifications (see attachment)

- Change the site showing information. The Government will have a site showing for this project. Site showing will be held September 23, 2016 at 9:00 AM CST at

USDA NRCS

Paris Field Office

201 N. Collegiate Dr. STE 500

Paris, Texas

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

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

CHANDA M. SOW

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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Period of Performance: 11/01/2016 to 05/31/2017

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Tree Planting Specifications Wetland Reserve Program Easements – Lamar and Van Zandt Counties, Texas

Tree Planting Specifications for 2016 - 2017

1. The Contractor will furnish 1-0 seedlings that meet or exceed viability, height, caliper and quality specifications. The Contractor shall provide, load, unload, and transport a refrigerated reefer trailer or portable refrigerated unit to store the seedlings at or near the jobsite.

2. There are approximately 93.8 acres of bottomland hardwoods which will be planted at 436 seedlings per acre on 10’ x 10’ spacing as specified in the attached reforestation plan listed for each easement site. Actual planted number of trees will not be more than 5% above or below the specified planting rate.

A. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the trees are planted correctly. The NRCS designated representative will conduct compliance checks to determine if the trees are planted to the NRCS Specifications. If a field fails to pass the compliance checks, the planting will not be certified for payment.

B. If the number of trees/acre/field falls below the specified rate, the Contractor is responsible for his crew returning to the field and planting enough additional seedlings to fall within the required parameters.

C. If the number of trees/acre/field exceeds 5% more than the specified rate, the Contractor will bear the cost of the additional seedlings.

3. The NRCS designated representative will determine what constitutes a

“plantable” seedling. Lateral roots will not be pruned unless the NRCS forester or representative determines that pruning is necessary.

4. Seedlings planted will be healthy, viable trees that meet the following size specifications (exceptions will be made for pecan and green ash):

A. Minimum height above root collar = 18 inches;

B. Minimum root collar diameter = 3/8 inch;

C. Minimum root length below root collar = 8 inches; and D. Lateral roots will not be pruned less than 8 inches if authorized by

NRCS.

E. Green ash seedlings can be a minimum of ¼ inch diameter at the root collar. Pecan seedlings can be a minimum of 12 inches in height.

5. A minimum of 85% of the trees planted must meet the following planting specifications:

A. The root collar of the trees will be planted 1 – 2 (inches below the ground surface;

B. Planting bars (dibbles) must be at least 12 inches in length to prevent shallow planting depths and at least 4 inches wide to allow for lateral root coverage; a dibble with a convex blade (KBC or equivalent) is preferred. Planting shovels may be used in place of dibble bars if the blade is at least 6 inches wide and 12 inches long.

C. Planting holes will be closed tightly around the seedlings with no air pockets left around the roots. Two dibble holes will be required.

Both holes must be properly closed (the second hole is commonly referred to as the packing slit; proper closure of the packing slit is from the bottom to the top).

D. Trees will not be L, J, or U-rooted. Roots will not be twisted, balled, or wadded.

E. No hoedads will be allowed for planting hardwood seedlings.

F. Seedlings will be planted vertically.

6. Trees will be stored/handled before and during planting operation to achieve maximum survival:

A. Seedlings will be stored in a cold storage unit (refrigerated trailer or truck) between 35 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit until the day of planting.

B. Seedlings will be kept out of direct sunlight at the planting site until they are planted. Opened bundles of seedlings will be closed as soon as seedlings are removed for planting.

C. Hot-lifted seedlings will not be stored prior to planting.

D. Planters will not carry more than one seedling in their hand at a time while planting E. Planting bags which protect seedlings are required for all planters.

F. No planting will be done when the soil is frozen or extremely dry or temperature exceeds 65 degrees F. When air temperatures drop to as low as 32 degrees, planting operations will cease.

G. All planting debris (seedling bags, straps, lunch bags, cans and bottles) will be cleaned from the job site on a daily basis.

7. All planting and handling of seedlings will be done under the supervision and direction of the Contractor. The NRCS designated inspector has the right to monitor the process for compliance with these standards and specifications.

8. The Contractor shall supply a minimum of one (1) planting crews consisting of at least 10 planters and at least one English speaking foreman/per crew. Crews must be willing to work together in a field.

9. At the start of the planting contract, the Contractor must provide, as a minimum, the following:

A. A planting bar (dibble) per planter with a blade at least 12 inches long and 4 inches wide (or shovel as specified above).

B. One ATV (in good condition) and a man, not the crew foreman, designated to haul seedlings from the trailers to the planters per planting crews (10 tree planters/crew).

C. At least one enclosed (or covered with a tarp) trailer per crew (10 planters/crew) to haul seedlings (this requirement only applies if hot-lifted seedlings are being hauled to the planting site.

D. At least one (1) reflective tarpaulin per planting crew (10 tree planters/crew) to cover seedling bags in the field.

E. At least one (1) four wheel drive truck (in good condition) with heavy mud tread tires per contract.

F. A refrigerated trailer or portable refrigerated unit capable of storing one week’s supply of seedlings.

G. The Contractor is responsible for cleaning up around the refrigerated trailer or in the fields and disposing of the rubbish. No bags, bottles or other trash can be left on any of the planting sites.

10. Weather and other factors permitting, planting will commence January 1, 2017.

Weather permitting; planting crews will work at least six days a week until all sites are completed. No planting will be allowed past March 15, 2017 unless a waiver is granted by NRCS state forester.

11. Measurement Tree planting areas will be measured by the NRCS designated inspector with GPS. This measured acreage will be used as the basis for certification.

Acre (AC.): Tree planting shall be measured on an acre basis. This measurement shall be based on the acres certified by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

A one-time payment will be made for mobilization required to plant the sites on the contract.

12. Payment

Tree planting shall be paid for at the unit price basis bid for "Tree Planting" and measured as specified herein. The unit price bid for tree planting shall be payment in full for the supply of all materials, seedlings, equipment, labor and any other incidental items necessary to perform those tree planting operations described by this specification.

Reforestation Plan/Species List For Wetland Reserve Program Easements In Lamar and Van Zandt Counties, Texas

2016-2017

Larry Mitchell - #66-7442-1301D56 – Van Zandt, County

4447 seedlings, +/- 5% in the following mixture:

Hackberry – 20% Green Ash – 10% Water Oak – 20% Shumard Oak – 20% Red Mulberry – 10% Sweetgum – 10% Persimmon – 10 %

L. R. Preston - #66-7442-1100YT2 – Lamar, County

21,664 seedlings, +/- 5% in the following mixture:

Hackberry – 20% Green Ash – 5% Water Oak – 20% Shumard Oak – 25% Cedar Elm – 20% Persimmon – 10%

Barry Malone - #66-7442-1100116F0 – Lamar, County

14,824 seedlings, +/- 5% in the following mixture:

Hackberry – 20% Green Ash – 5% Water Oak – 20% Shumard Oak – 25% Cedar Elm – 20% Persimmon – 10%

*Any species substitutions must be approved by NRCS representative prior to planting. If there is a problem with seedling availability, NRCS should be notified as soon as possible prior to January 1, 2017.