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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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BOISE ID 83709

1387 S. VINNELL WAY

BLM ID STATE OFC HR&ADMN (ID953)

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BOISE ID 83709

1387 S. VINNELL WAY

BLM ID-STATE OFC HR&ADM SVC (ID953)

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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

FACILITY CODE CODE

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

01/15/2015

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.)

LIST OF CHANGES:

This amendment is being issued to as revised the paragraphs listed below to read as follows:

SEEDLING GROWING AND PLANTING - DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1.2 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Seedling delivery is based on plant health and vigor outlined in PART 2: GROWING

OPERATIONS. The planting performance period for this contract is October 14, 2015 through

November 24, 2015, however, the contractor will be allowed 14 calendar days once planting

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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)

Patricia A Fort

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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is initiated to complete all planting operations.

Performance time under this contract shall be 14 calendar days, within the 40 day period.

Additional days can be added in the event of adverse weather or planting conditions.

4.1 DELIVERY/TRANSPORTING

A. The contractor will stage seedlings at a pre-approved point on or near the project site, unless other arrangements are approved by a

Government Official. Seedlings must be protected against damage to tops and roots, including damage from freezing, heating, and drying as indicated in the following requirements.

B. Transporting of seedlings to the drop off point (Staging Area) locations shall be done by the Contractor. Transporting of seedlings around the project site with ATV's (or other similar vehicles) must be pre approved by the Project

Inspector. (See Part 3, Planting Operations)

C. Upon arrival at the planting site, seedlings shall be stored in a manner that protects them from direct sunlight, frost, and wind and provides for proper air circulation around bundles or boxes. The Contractor shall provide a space blanket covering for proper protection.

Seedlings shall not be allowed to stand or lay in water or directly on snow. Seedlings that are frozen shall not be handled until completely thawed. They shall be thawed in full shade.

There will be no overnight storage of seedlings at the project site.

D. Unless otherwise specified, planting bags shall be a light color and porous material, shall not retain water or heat, shall have a minimum depth of 15 inches, and shall be free of defects.

Bags may have a shield of waterproof material attached to one exterior side to protect the planters from water seepage. During the planting operation, seedlings shall be transported around the project site in these planting bags. (See

Part 7, Tools and Equipment) Planters shall be restricted to the removal of one seedling at a time from the rolled bundle and only after the planting hole has been prepared.

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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E. Upon termination prior to completion, any unused seedlings will be returned to the staging area as directed by the Project Inspector. Upon completion of the project all seedlings should be planted out on the project site.

PART 7: CREW REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor must maintain an adequate work force at all times to insure timely completion of the work. At the prework conference, the

Contractor shall provide a work schedule including the planned work force, which must be acceptable to the Government.

B. A non planting, English-speaking supervisor shall be provided for each crew and is required to stay with the crew while planting is in progress. No more than twelve planters are to be supervised by one non planting supervisor. Crew members shall not be scattered within or between units except as necessitated by on the ground conditions and only when authorized by the

Project Inspector. Planters must stay within

200 feet of the non planting supervisor. The supervisor must work closely enough with the crew to inspect and accept or pass the work done by the crew to insure contract compliance. The supervisor must correct any errors found in the planting process at this time and continually insure that the planting is done according to contract specifications.

The Project Inspectors will run inspection sample plots to insure contract compliance and to provide the basis for computing the rate of payment and will not supervise the planting crew.

C. The Contractor is responsible for the crew(s) knowing the requirements of the contract including, but not limited to, seedling care, proper planting, spacing requirements, unit location and scalping techniques. The Contractor or the supervisors shall also assure that debris from crew's lunches and other breaks is thoroughly cleaned up. (The Project Inspector will not act as a supervisor to the crew.)

D. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining a crew manifest or roster for both growing

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(greenhouse) operations and planting operations.

All rosters will need to include full legal names of employees and the hours worked each day they are on the job site, including subcontractors and their employees. The manifest will be provided to the government when requested by the COR or

CO. The contractor will have 24 hours to provide a manifest if requested during growing operations and manifest will be provided daily during planting operations.

52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(i) Technical Approach

(E) Production Capability. Offeror¿s production capability to accomplish this contract within the time allowed. Please include both logistic and personnel capabilities and strategy. Include specifics such as estimated number of employees, planting rate per employee per day, and estimated hours of work per day. Include any additional information pertinent to production capacity during growing or planting operations.

The Solicitation Closing date and time remains the same.

Quoters must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing block 15 (A) through (C) and returning a copy to the office listed in block #6.

Period of Performance: 02/20/2015 to 11/24/2015

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