Amendment_No._2.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

Amendment 2 April 5, 2017

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

USDA Forest Service R5 Acquisition Management 1600 Tollhouse Road Clovis, CA 93611

USDA Forest Service R5 Acquisition Management 1600 Tollhouse Road Clovis, CA 93611

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-9A40-S-17-0008

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/15/2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 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.

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 1 copy to the issuing office.

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

HUME LAKE ROADSIDE MORTALITY ABATEMENT PROJECT

Hume Lake RD, Sequoia National Forest

This solicitation is amended as follows:

1. Pre-bid meeting has been changed to April 13, at 10:00 a.m. meet at the Hume Lake Ranger District Office Parking Lot.

2. Attached are answers to a Request for Information.

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

PATRICK J. GALLEGOS, Contracting Officer 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Request for Information, Question and Answers

1. Question: The map identifies the General Highway as being part of the treatment area is this correct?

Answer: No, Generals Hwy is not included

2. Question: Could you provide the actual lop and scatter requirements that will be implemented throughout this project?

Answer: The solicitation states:

Lop and Scatter, Slash shall be scattered to reduce slash concentrations with slash being generally left no more than 18 inches deep on the ground. Slash shall be scattered into openings away from and without unnecessary damage to residual trees. All scattered logs shall be limbed, placed away from trees and positioned so they will not roll. When scattering is specified, another method may be used by agreement.

3. Question: If a skid steer is utilized will there be the same operating requirements as a skidder or a dozer for example?

Answer: Yes.

4. Question: If a green tree or seedling is damaged what will the contractor's liability be? (any cost) "Leave trees and seedlings shall be avoided. The contractor shall work in such a manner that will not damage the bark, bole, or roots of these live trees. When avoidable damage occurs, the contractor shall be liable for actual damages."

Answer: The contractor will need to fall a severely damaged tree and treat the slash. Actual Damages have not been determined, the Forest Service will provide the amounts of actual damages at a later date but before the solicitation closing date.

5. Question: The advertisement only mentions protection of roads, control areas

(arch and sensitive plants), and other landowners properties. Will Fences, structures, or any other locations be protected?

Answer: Yes, any infrastructure in the immediate vicinity that can be damaged by work activities.

6. Question: Just for clarification the goal is to leave 3 snags per that will not hit the road standing, and 5 downed logs per acre?

Answer: The goal is to fell all trees that pose a “high” hazard (per R5 Guidelines) to the road. There is no min/max number of snags or down logs per acre for this project.

7. Question: What will be a reason that flagging or painting is deemed necessary?

Only green trees or questionable trees?

Answer: We wanted to provide the option if a contractor felt a need to ID trees prior to be felling, and in the case of questionable trees to get concurrence before felling.

8. Question: The only tracking that will be required is the total number of trees fell and slash treatment per day?

Answer: The tracking needs to be per week and the trees are by size class (A, B, C or D per tracking form), and specified by road/trail number.

9. Question: The Spotted Owl LOP is not identified on the map, where is this LOP at?

Answer: There is no LOP.