Amendment 01 _0045.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Intermountain EROC 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80401

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AG-82B1-S-10-0045

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01/06/10

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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 0 copies to the issuing office.

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

Solicitation No. AG-82B1-S-10-0045, Machine Roadside Brushing on the Clearwater National Forest, is amended as follows:

See following pages.

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 01

Refer to Page 13 of 51, Section II – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, II-13 Brushcutting Specifications, (b) (1), delete the second sentence in its entirety. Delete “All trees over four (4) inches diameter shall be cut by hand.”

Questions and Answers:

Q: Is it possible to bid a portion of the job?

A: You must bid on all subitems within the base items; however, you may pick one or more subitems within the optional items to bid on.

Q: How many years since these roads were last brushed?

A:The time varies. Most are in the 5 to 10 year window. Some shorter sections may be well beyond that.

Q: What rate per mile was last awarded in this area?

A: The Clearwater National Forest has not contracted brushing for 8 years so no rate per mile is available.

Q: About how many miles per day can an average contractor complete?

A: Approximately 3 to 5 miles per day.

Q: Do all 320 miles of road need to be brushed within the June1 and Nov. 30 (6 months)period of performance?

A: Yes, the base items are required to be completed this season.

Q: Will equipment be required to be washed when moving from one road to another?

A: Equipment will be requied to be washed if moving from one District to another, but not between roads on the same District.