Amend._3.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USDA Forest Service Black Hills National Forest

8221 S. Hwy. 16 Rapid City, SD 57702 USDA Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest

8221 S. Hwy. 16

Rapid City, SD 57702

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AG-67T0-S-14-0018

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/22/2014

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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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).

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C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor FORMCHECKBOX is not, FORMCHECKBOX 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.

North Zone Thinning/Fuel Reduction The purpose of this amendment is toprovide minutes to the preproposal meeting and address a correction to the solicitation.

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.

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

May 16, 2014

SUBJECT: Amendment 3, Preproposal Meeting Minutes and change to the solicitation, Black Hills National Forest, Solicitation AG-67T0-S-14-0018, Nort Zone Thinning/Fuel Reduction Northern Hills IDIQ Attending Pre-proposal Meeting:

William Highland 605-716-1883

ACO

US Forest Service

Gwen Tallmadge 605-642-4622

COR

US Forest Service

Kara Dunlap

307-283-1361

TMA

US Forest Service

Deb Tinker

605-642-4622

COR

US Forest Service

Steve Wilson

605-716-2078

COR

US Forest Service

John Giles

435-840-8086

GM

Giles Const. LLC

Ron Schmalzer 541-535-8920

Supervisor Summitt Forest Inc.

Jeff Gamet

406-499-0181

Contractor Summitt Forest Inc.

Troy Shockey

605-641-2959

Contractor ECO Timber LLC

Estaban Gonzalez 541-857-1106

Contractor GE Forestry Inc.

Juan Bautita

541-664-2982

Contractor Pacific Coast Con.

Mark Munoz

605-391-2955

Contractor M&R Contracting

Raul D Munoz

605-391-2471

Contractor M&R Contracting

Jack Baker

605-381-5431

Contractor Baker Timber Prod.

Martha Rivera

530-527-4543

Foreman Escareno Reforestation

The meeting was opened by the C/O, who went through the solicitation package and discussed the following areas:

· Request for Proposals are being utilized for the resulting award of the contract.

· The Schedule of Items reflects a base and two option years.

· Contractors are strongly encouraged to address the evaluation factors in their proposals.

· Fax quotes are not authorized.

· Acquisition is a Total Small Business set aside.

· Ensure DUNS number & Tax ID No. is provided on the Schedule of Items

· Amendments 1 & 2 were initiated and contractors will need to acknowledge that they received all amendments.

· Insurance coverage in the amounts stated in AGAR Clause 452.228-71 will be required before work is performed.

· South Dakota & Wyoming Service Wage Determinations are to be complied with under the contract.

· Offerors submitting a Request For Proposal are required by the FAR to use the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). S.A.M registration expires on an annual basis and that it would be prudent to check that it has not expired. In addition, contractors shall have completed their Online Reps. & Certs. Application (ORCA), to be considered for award.

· Addressed contract ceiling amount, task order procedure, and minimum guarantee.

· Fire Prevention and Control must be followed.

· Contract work may be suspended during extreme weather conditions.

The Contracting Officer Representative addressed the technical aspects of the project.\ Correction to Solicitation:

1. Ref. Pg. 13, 2.2.37 Whips & Culls, Delete Exhibit C, Add Exhibit C.

/s/ William Highland

Contracting Officer