SF30_Amendment_No1_Tree_Stand_Exam.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USDA Forest Service Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests-AQM 30 S. Chiricahua Dr. PO Box 640

Springerville, AZ 85938

Same as Item 6.

AG-8173-S-09-0015

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

6/16/2009

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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 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 one copies to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

I. Incorporate the minutes of the Pre-Proposal Meeting held on June 17, 2009.

II. Extend the Closing Date to July 30, 2009, 4:30 p.m..

III. Replace the RFP and Return Package with the attached Revised versions.

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

Previous edition unusable

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment No. 1

AG-8173-S- 09-0015

Forestwide Tree Stand Exam IDIQ 2009

Minutes to the Pre-Proposal Meeting are as follows:

Agenda Items:

I. Introduction

II. Review of Request For Proposal

III. Review of Specifications

IV. Question and Answer Session

V. Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Attendance:

Representing the Government:

Warren Abbott, Contracting Officer

Gayle Richardson, Silviculturist Jim Pitts, Silviculturist

Lance Barnum, Forester

Offerors / Contractors:

Tim Morin, Cali Forestry, LLC, Phone 951-692-1747 Stephen Young, Youngs Environmental, Phone 760-445-2992

Discussions:

1. The RFP was reviewed, Sections B, G, H, L, & M were emphazised.

· Technical proposals were discussed, what the government wants to see

· Key Personnel and their qualifications (degrees, experience, etc.)

· Equipment to be used

· Past Experience (performance) of similar projects

· Wage determinations were discussed, one for each county/geographic area

2. Questions arose during the review of the RFP as follows:

· Can ATV’s be ridden to wilderness areas? NO, walk-in required

· Will Travel Management Rule affect contact? Yes, TMR may impact travel cross country

· Can units be viewed? Permission from Ranger District Office is needed prior to going to primitive or wilderness areas, and there are limits to cross country or off-road travel

· Are units GPS(ed)? Yes, units are GPS, however, GPS may not be reliable, may have to use compass and plot center with rock and flag

· How do you want to see personnel qualifications? Use resume format (one page) with individual’s name, experience, training, degrees, etc.

· Are there variable plots? No, fixed plots only

Amendment No. 1

AG-8173-S- 09-0015

Forestwide Tree Stand Exam IDIQ 2009

· Does Timber experience count? Yes

· What type of stands are there? There are a variety of stands conditions across the forests. ARC-GIS for the forests is available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/gis/aps_gis.shtml

3. Site visits were made along Forest Road 117. Site visits may be requested through the Silviculturists at the Ranger District Offices:

Gayle Richardson, Black Mesa Ranger District, 928-535-7300

Jim Pitts, Springerville & Alpine Ranger Districts, 928-333-6200

Jay Hamrick, Lakeside Ranger District, 928-368-2100 Rob Lever, Clifton Ranger District, 928-687-8600

4. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Closing Date has been Extended to July 30, 2009.

SEE ATTACHED REVISED RFP AND RETURN PACKAGE: