Amendment_3_Final.pdf

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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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

05/02/2017

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Lassen National Forest - Almanor Ranger District Almanor Compound Tree Falling

This amendment is to provide Questions and Answers for the Almanor Compound Tree Felling.

Quote Due Date is: June 21,2017 @ 1300.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

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

KATHERINE E. PASINI

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

06/08/2017

1) Mineral Work Center Q: At Mineral Work Center there are 2 trees. One with blue paint #27 and one with yellow paint #41. Which one is for this solicitation and will we be removing the other as part of this project?

A: #27 is the only tree in Mineral that is being addressed with this contract.

Q: Can we temporarily take down the phone line that goes between the two trees mentioned above?

A: The Forest Service would need to coordinate with Frontier to take down the line.

This could take several days and the Forest Service would prefer to avoid it.

Q: At Mineral Work Center there are also 2 unmarked trees out by the highway that pose a threat to Forest Service buildings. Will those be added on?

A: No

Q: Can we pile the slash near or in the burn pit that in the vicinity of Tree #27?

A: Slash treatment at the Mineral Work Center is not part of this solicitation.

Q: Where or how far away from the tree/s to be removed should expect to haul the logs and debris?

A: n/a, see above

2) Butte Meadows Work Center Q: At Butte Meadows, can we fell or top trees down the hill towards the river?

A: In specific areas trees may be felled down the hill. This shall be coordinated with Forest Service personnel because of underground water lines.

Q: Is the rock wall below to the left of Tree #2 historic?

A: NO

Q: Can we drive equipment across the creek between the work center and the campground below?

A: No driving across the creek is permitted. It is okay to drive equipment in the campground. No dragging of boles would be permitted. Any disturbance shall be repaired to preexisting conditions.

Q: Can we leave all or portions of the larger logs where they land down the hill?

A: Some logs MAY be permitted to remain where they fall, with negotiated agreement from the Government.

Q: Can we place burn piles down the hill?

A: Some piles may be built down the hill with negotiated agreement from the Government.

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Q: Can we use the preexisting burn pile that's at the east end of the work center to pile the slash?

A: Yes

Q: The solicitation says felling only on the weekends. Can we haul/skid logs or pile slash and debris during the week?

A: Yes

Q: Can we haul/skid logs or pile slash and debris on the Monday and/or Tuesday after weekend we finish with the tree felling?

A: Yes

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