Amendment .doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USDA, Forest Service Intermountain EROC

740 Simms Street

Golden, CO 80401

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AG-82B1-S-10-0253

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/02/2010

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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 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-10-0253, North Dickey ARRA Kootenai National Forest, is amended as follows:

1. Page 2 of 39 under B-2 “Included timber shall be harvested as per terms and conditions stated in Attachment (J-3) and Special Contract Requirements (Section H) change (J-3) to read (J-2)

2. Page 3 of 39 C-1 Scope of Contract change 1000 trees of sawlog and non-sawlog merchantability and numerous small sub-merchantable tress will be treated with this project to read 1300 trees

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.

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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3. Delete on page 38 under L-3 - Basis of Award, the following paragraph:

Multiple awards may be made. Offer of award will be made to the Quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the Government, considering the following factors: price, past performance and company experience, and capability to accomplish this type of work. The Government reserves the right to make cost/technical trade-offs that are in the best interest of the Government. The Experience Questionnaire will be used as part of this evaluation.