Amendment1.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICAITON NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicble)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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 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 your 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 APPROPIRATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

CHECK ONE 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 copies to the issuing office.

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit were held in the Fort Hood Project Office, Coryell County, Texas and at the project site, on March 26, 2008. The following information was reviewed with the contractor at the showing, which covered administrative notes, Safety, the Specifications, and a site visit. Included is list of individuals that attended the site showing. The following information shall be used in the preparation of your quotes.

Request for Quotes (RFQ), Quotes must arrive at the address in Block 5a SF 18, by 2 PM, CDT, April 8, 2008. Please label on the outside of the fax cover sheet or envelope the Solicitation Number.

1. Page 4, FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or

Executive Orders – Commercial Items. (NOV 2006). Note that the clauses that apply to this solicitation are “X” and are included by reference. Note that the FAR Clause 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2006) applies.

2. Page 8, FAR Clause 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price. (AUG 1996). The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. The Government has the right to inspect and test all services.

3. Page 9, FAR Clause Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984) – On unit priced items, there is a

15% VIQ, in which the quantity within the 15% +/- of the estimated quantity will be paid at the unit price.

4. Page 9, AGAR Clause 452.211-74 Period of Performance. (FEB 1988) - April 21, 2008 through June

20, 2008.

5. Page 9, AGAR Clause 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek - Construction Schedule - The maximum workweek that will be approved is 7am to 5:30 pm CDT, Monday through Friday, except for official federal holidays. This clause refers to “Construction”; however this is a service contract.

6. Page 11, FAR Clause 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1 991) – (Alternate I (NOV 1991). Safety is a must. Contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance to include workers’ compensation.

7. Page 11, AGAR Clause 452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (NOV 1996). This clause includes work performed on a Government installation and the minimum insurance requirements.

8. Page 11, AGAR Clause 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988). The Contractor shall submit to the COTR for approval, the seed data sheets prior to purchasing the seeds.

9. Page 12, FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor

Registration. (OCT 2003) by reference – All payments made by the Government is done by electronic funds transfers (EFT). Payment is based on the information the Contractor has provided in the Center Contractor Registration. It is your responsibility to ensure the database is current and correct.

10. Page 12, FAR Clause Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items. (FEB 202) – This clause spells out the payment terms and conditions, invoicing no more frequent than monthly and is not subject to the “Prompt Payment Act”.

11. Page FAR Clauses 52.252-1 Provisions Incorporated by Reference, and 52.252-2, Clauses

Incorporated by Reference - Have the same force and effect as if given in full text. The clauses can be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

12. Page 16, List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments to the RFQ, wage determination and specifications.

13. Page 17, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors - Please read thoroughly.

• Offerors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration prior to award, www.ccr.gov.

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• If Offerors have completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at website:

http://orca.bpn.gov, then only paragraph (k) applies.

• If Offerors have not completed the ORCA, then paragraphs (b) through (j) apply and must be included in the Request for Quote.

• Tax ID must match the number that the IRS has on record.

14. Page 28, Preparation of Bids (NRCS, TX, Dec 2007), list the items the Contractor is required to submit with its quote in order for consideration of award. Quotes may be mailed to USDA-NRCS, Attn: Kat Pinckney, 101 S Main Street, Temple, TX 76501 and must arrive prior to bid opening to be consider for award. Alternate offers will not be accepted. At a minimum the following must be provided:

• Completed Standard Form 18, Blocks 13 and 14, signed and telephone number

• DUNS number on page 2 of SF 18

• Completed Bid Schedule, unit price and extended amount

• Completed Representation and Certifications (as appropriate)

• Amendment(s), SF 30, signed and dated

Fax quotes are accepted, fax numbers 254 742-9929 or 742-9967. The quotes MUST arrive no later than April 8, 2008 at 2:00 pm CDT. Please note on the front of your fax cover or envelop the Solicitation Number.

CORRECTION: Delete Page 5 of 5 on the Statement of Work, this is a duplicate of the bid schedule.

Questions and Answers:

Q: Q: Is it recommended to use local tall dropseed?

A: Local seed is recommended to be planted; if these varieties are not available, COTR approval must be received prior to use. Local harvested seed maybe used and should have its geographic origin within 200 miles north, 300 miles south, 100 miles east and 200 miles west of Coryell County, Texas.

Q: Is there going to be any weed control?

A: No, you are just going over the tops of them.

Q: Do they seed over rock piles?

A: No.

Q: Are we seeding the draws (furrows or gully)?

A: You are seeding up to it, lifting the drill, moving, and continuing on the other side.

Q: Do you have a preference for a staging area?

A: For the security of your equipment it is recommended that you stage your equipment off the road and out of site and do not keep seed on site.

Q: Since the area is so rocky, will the double disk openers need depth bands?

A: Depth bands are required but, contractor may be authorized to remove depth bands after an on site inspection by NRCS. NRCS may allow removal of depth bands on certain areas but may require depth bands on other areas. This determination will be made before work begins.

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5. List of Individuals or Firms Attending Site Showing:

Kathleen Pinckney, Contracting Officer, NRCS, Temple, TX Ben McNally, COTR, NRCS, Fort Hood Project Office, Gatesville, TX Rocky Ingram, Soil Conservationist, NRCS, Fort Hood Project Office, Gatesville, TX Michael Doyle, Inspector, Aqua Terr, Fort Hood Project Office, Gatesville, TX Doug Creek, Aqua Terr, Fort Hood Project Office, Gatesville, TX Jason Hicks, Aqua Terr, Fort Hood Project Office, Gatesville, TX Corey Tompkins, Excellence-N-Management, Grand Prairie, TX Nick Bamert, Bamert Seed Company, Muleshoe, TX Wesley Miles, Valley Mills, TX Coy Latham, L3 Construction, Gatesville, TX Don Hudspeth, Soil Express, Prosper, TX

101 SOUTH MAIN STREET

TEMPLE, TX 76501

101 SOUTH MAIN STREET

TEMPLE, TX 76501

See Continuation Sheets

Contractors must Acknowledge Amendment 1 in Blocks 15a - 15c of Standard Form 30.

Quotes are due no later than April 8,2008, at 2:00 pm CDT at the address in Block 6.