SF30_Amend1_Bulk_Seed2010.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USDA APACHE-SITGREAVES NATIONAL FORESTS

SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE—ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

PO BOX 640, 30 S. CHIRICAHUA DRIVE

SPRINGERVILLE, AZ 85938

SAME AS BOX NO. 6

AG-8173-S-10-0012

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

July 6, 2010

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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 (1) copies to the issuing office.

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

AG-8173-S-10-0012, DURFEE LONG TERM REHAB SEED 2010 IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

I. ADD THE ATTACHED PAGE 9B TO THE SOLICITATION TO CLARIFY TESTING AND SEEDS PER ACRE. THE DUE DATE FOR OFFERS IS HEREBY EXTENDED TO JULY 30, 2010 *** 2:00 P.M. MST ***.

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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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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT NO. 1, DATED July 20, 2010:

· DURFEE LONG TERM REHAB SEED – REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR NOXIOUS WEED-FREE SEED

· SEED TO BE DELIVERED IN 50LB SACKS OR CONTAINERS, AFTER TESTING SAMPLE AND APPROVAL TO MIX SEED LOTS

· AFTER AWARD, THE AWARDED VENDOR SHALL ARRANGE FOR SEED LOTS TO BE TESTED BY AN INDEPENDENT STATE CERTIFIED LAB FOR THE PRESENCE OF LISTED NOXIOUS WEED SEED BY STATE OF ARIZONA AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT. TESTING COSTS ARE PRICED AS LUMP SUM FOR TESTS NEEDED TO DETERMINE ACCEPTABLITY FOR MIXTURE OF SEED LOTS

· PRICING IS DETERMINED ON 636 ACRES, 35 SEEDS PER SQUARE FOOT (PLS PER ACRE IS LISTED ON PRICING SHEET). SEED PER LB (DETERMINED BY VENDOR) PROVIDES THE VARIABLE TO DETERMINE LBS PER ACRE. LBS PER ACRE IS MULTIPLIED BY COST PER POUND PLS TO DETERMINE COST PER ACRE PLS. COST PER ACRE PLS IS THEN MULTIPLIED BY 636 FOR EACH TYPE OF SEED, COLUMN IS TOTALLED AT BOTTOM (SHIPPING NOT SEPARATELY PRICED, INCLUDE IN COST PER POUND—PLS).

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