Amend_0004_RFP_N6247319R6005.pdf

ACQR4918222

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the changes provided herein.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Apr-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N6247319R6005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Mar-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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.

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 copies to the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12-Apr-2019

CODE

NAVFAC SOUTHWEST

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTS CORE

CODE ECOMP

937 NORTH HARBOR DRIVE

SAN DIEGO CA 92132-5190

N62473 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N6247319R6005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 18-Apr-2019 02:00 PM to 23-Apr-2019 02:00 PM (Local time).

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

ANNEX 18.4

4.0.2.6.1 Desert Tortoise Style “100% Surveys”

Performance Objective:

The Contractor shall conduct desert tortoise style “100% Surveys” for the target species within the number of acres purchased in the task order to determine presence and location of the target species within the project area.

Related Information:

1) Qualifications:

The Contractor shall provide personnel qualified to complete the tasks and goals of this Spec Item, including but not limited to the following:

The Lead Biologist shall have at least a four (4) year degree in natural resources, ecology, biology, fisheries, wildlife, range conservation, forestry or closely related field.

The Lead Biologist shall have the appropriate experience working with the target species (desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) or other focal species in its natural habitat within the geographical regions appropriate to the project) to include locating target species individuals and their sign, recording and reporting target species and sign observations in accordance with approved protocol, conducting line distance and/or other target species surveys and ensuring that the effects of a project on the target species and its habitat are minimized in accordance with a biological opinion or permit.

An Lead Biologist should have thorough knowledge of the target species behavior, natural history and ecology and demonstrate substantial field experience and training to successfully handle target species individuals, excavate burrows or nests to locate target species individuals or eggs, relocate target species individuals, reconstruct target species burrows or nests, unearth and relocate target species eggs and locate, identify and record all forms of target species sign.

The Lead Biologist shall have at a minimum the equivalent of two (2) years of field experience within the last five (5) years, previous authorization to handle the target species on at least two projects and shall be able to obtain authorization to handle target species as required by the USFWS for a specific project.

The Lead Biologist shall be an “Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist (See Annex 2) and designated as such on a 10a(1)(A) permit authorization letter if the ESA Add-On is ordered under the appropriate separate Spec Item.

2) Methods and References:

Desert tortoise style 100% survey start and end date requirements will be specified in the Task Order. The acreage required to be surveyed will also be specified in the task order and the quantity of ELINS will be purchased accordingly.

If the TO specifies the use of this ELIN for surveys of desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), the Contractor shall designate an “Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist” who remains onsite during all field survey efforts. All other Contractor personnel participating in the desert tortoise style 100% surveys shall, at a minimum, be listed on the Contractor/Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist permit from the USFWS providing authorization to conduct target species field surveys, and an ESA add-on (SPEC Item 4.0.2.17) will be purchased.

Prior to initiating the survey effort, the Contractor shall obtain the most current USFWS survey techniques / protocol.

The Contractor shall achieve 100% coverage by walking strip transects spaced a distance of ten meters apart.

In some cases the Government may specify in the Task Order survey coverage less than 100% to meet the needs of the survey effort. The units purchased in the Task Order shall be reduced accordingly, with a minimum of 50% coverage.

An additional methodological reference for desert tortoise surveys can be found here:

(https://www.fws.gov/nevada/desert_tortoise/dt/dt_manuals_forms.html, Desert Tortoise Field Manual)

3) Unit Sizes:

This Spec Item shall be ordered in the following unit sizes:

Small: Up to 20 acres in 2 locations.

Medium: Up to 30 acres in 3 locations.

Large: Up to 60 acres in 5 locations.

4) Additional Data Collection, Graphics, and Deliverables Requirements:

The following shall be collected or created as part of this Spec Item, and submitted to the COR with the Draft and Final Annual Reports:

The Contractor shall photograph and map all target species sign, including live animals, burrows, scat, tracks, courtship rings, eggshell fragments, drinking depressions and carcasses using a global positioning unit with sub-meter accuracy.

For each target species sign, the Contractor shall record the GPS location of the sign and, if relevant, the size, age and condition on a field data form and in the GIS database. In the cases of live animals, the Contractor shall attempt to ascertain and also record the size, age, sex and condition of the individual. If above ground, the Contractor shall inspect live individuals for signs of disease (e.g.

upper respiratory tract disease or cutaneious dyskeratosis) or other health anomalies. In the absence of a permit to handle the target species, the Contractor shall examine all individuals without handling or disturbance. These findings shall also be recorded on the field data form.

The Contractor shall inspect target species carcasses to estimate size, sex, cause of death, time since death and evidence of cutaneous dyskeratosis. Findings shall be recorded on a field data form and in the GIS database.

The Contractor shall generate a GIS map accurately depicting the field data collected.

Performance Standard:

The Lead Biologist was present onsite during all field survey efforts.

If applicable, all Contractor personnel participating in the 100% surveys were, at a minimum, listed on the Contractor/Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist permit from the USFWS providing authorization to conduct target species field surveys.

The Contractor conducted the survey effort consistent with the most recent protocol provided by the COR.

Survey coverage was at the percentage specified in the task order.

All information on sign, target species individuals, and carcasses was recorded and submitted on data forms and in the GIS database as specified in the Spec Item.

Contractor personnel were appropriately qualified in accordance with regulatory agency and industry standards and as specified in the basic contract, Spec Item, and task order.

4.0.2.6.2 Biological Monitoring: Desert Tortoise Style

Performance Objective:

The Contractor shall provide desert tortoise style Biological Monitoring services for the purpose of protection of the target species during construction activities.

Related Information:

1) Qualifications:

The Contractor shall provide personnel qualified to complete the tasks and goals of this Spec Item, including but not

An Biological Monitor (biomonitor) shall have at least a four (4) year degree in natural resources, ecology, biology, fisheries, wildlife, range conservation, forestry or closely related field.

The Biomonitor shall also have the appropriate experience working with the target species (e.g. desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) in its natural habitat within the geographical regions appropriate to the project) to include locating the target species and their sign, recording and reporting individuals and sign observations in accordance with approved protocol, conducting line distance and/or other target species surveys and ensuring that the effects of a project on the target species and its habitat are minimized in accordance with a biological opinion or permit.

The Biomonitor should have thorough knowledge of target species behavior, natural history and ecology and demonstrate substantial field experience and training to successfully handle target species individuals, excavate burrows to locate target species individuals or eggs, relocate individuals, reconstruct their burrows, unearth and relocate their eggs and locate, identify and record all forms of target species sign.

The Biomonitor shall have at a minimum two (2) years of experience and shall be able to obtain authorization to handle the target species as required by the USFWS (if applicable) for a specific project.

The Biomonitor shall be an authorized individual on a 10a(1)(A) permit or USFWS authorization letter if the ESA Add-On is ordered under the appropriate separate Spec Item.

Start and end date requirements for shall be specified in the Task Order.

Where applicable, the Contractor shall assign an “Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist” to the project in an oversight capacity who will be available to provide assistance to the project should a situation arise where the needs of the Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist are required. The Contractor shall provide an “Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist” during the placement of tortoise style fence.

A tortoise style target species Biological Monitor (i.e. biological monitoring under this Spec Item) shall be necessary for a project with tortoise style fence in place.

The Contractor shall assign an “Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist” or a target species Biological Monitor to present the Environmental Education Plan (Education Plan development shall be purchased separately under another Spec Item) to new construction personnel upon arrival at the site.

For construction sites that have not been previously cleared of target species individuals and fenced with tortoise style fence, the Contractor shall be responsible for conducting clearance surveys in accordance with requirements under Spec Item 4.0.2.6.1 on areas to be bladed or disturbed within each given week of construction.

This Spec Item shall be ordered in the following unit sizes:

Small: One (1) day (10 hours) Medium: One (1) week (5 days/week) Large: One (1) month (work weeks)

The following shall be collected or created as part of this Spec Item, and submitted to the COR with the Draft and

The Contractor shall provide daily progress reports and a Draft and Final Annual Report (to be ordered separately under the appropriate Spec Items) detailing the areas surveyed, start times, end times, species observations including species and behavior/use of the area, behavior of target species, and any actions taken (e.g. buffer zones outlined, instructions given to working crews, communication with COR, etc.).

The “Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist” was available in all arising situations requiring specialized expertise.

The Environmental Education Plan was presented by an “Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist” or a Biological Monitor.

The Contractor conducted desert tortoise style clearance surveys weekly as required.

Contractor personnel were appropriately qualified in accordance with regulatory agency and industry standards and as specified in the basic contract, Spec Item, and task order.

4.0.2.6.3 Desert Tortoise Style Health and Disease Assessment

Performance Objective:

The Contractor shall conduct a Desert Tortoise style health assessment taking basic measurements, samples, and observations of health on individual organisms.

Related Information:

1) Qualifications:

The Contractor shall provide personnel qualified to complete the tasks and goals of this Spec Item, including but not

The Lead Biologist shall have at least a four (4) year degree in natural resources, ecology, biology, fisheries, wildlife, range conservation, forestry or closely related field.

If the health assessments are to be conducted on desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), all personnel conducting health assessments shall be approved as a Fish and Wildlife Service Authorized Biologist to conduct handling, taking blood and tissue samples, taking biometric measurements, and assessing external conditions, or as otherwise specified in the TO, and the ESA Add-on (Spec Item 4.0.2.17) shall be purchased.

The Lead Biologist shall have the appropriate experience working with the target species (e.g. desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) in its natural habitat within the geographical regions appropriate to the project).

Health Assessments shall include parameters as specified in the TO and per industry standard/protocol. For Desert tortoise, health and disease assessment shall include blood sampling, nasal lavage, physical appearance (to include, but not to exclude skin, mouth, shell, clinical signs of disease [e.g. upper respiratory tract disease or cutaneious dyskeratosis and others]), weight, and physical measurements. The Contractor shall attempt to ascertain and also record the size, age, sex and condition of the individual. Desert tortoise health assessments shall be conducted according to the latest USFWS protocols found in the most recent guidebook (currently found at https://www.fws.gov/nevada/desert_tortoise/documents/reports/2016/may-2016-desert-tortoise-health-evalhandbook.pdf) and according to any further conditions specified in the relevant Biological Opinion(s) or USFWS correspondence.

Tissue samples requiring laboratory analysis shall be analyzed by a professional laboratory or laboratories with a demonstrated record, through peer-reviewed publications, of analyzing such samples and obtaining high degrees of confidence in results. All laboratories proposed for use shall be approved by the Government. Samples shall be delivered to laboratories via a method to ensure sample integrity.

Small: One (1) day Medium: Five (5) days Large: Ten (10) days

The following shall be collected or created as part of this Spec Item, and submitted to the COR with the Draft and

The Contractor shall photograph all tortoises processed.

The Contractor shall generate a GIS map accurately depicting where tortoises were collected.

If applicable, all Contractor personnel participating in the surveys were, at a minimum, listed on the Contractor/Authorized Biologist permit from the USFWS providing authorization to conduct target species field surveys.

The Contractor conducted the survey effort consistent with the most recent protocol provided by the COR.

Contractor personnel were appropriately qualified in accordance with regulatory agency and industry standards and as specified in the basic contract, Spec Item, and task order.

Laboratories that conducted health assessment sample analysis demonstrated qualifications to accurately run those samples.

The Contractor collected all data required while minimizing stress to the animals.

4.0.2.6.4 Desert Tortoise-Style Line Transect Sampling

Performance Objective:

The Contractor shall conduct a Desert Tortoise style line transect of specified length to estimate the density of the target species within the project area.

Related Information:

1) Qualifications:

The Contractor shall provide personnel qualified to complete the tasks and goals of this Spec Item, including but not

If the work is to be conducted for desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), the Contractor shall provide

“Authorized Biologists” (see Annex 2) approved by USFWS to conduct the specified tasks of surveying for live and dead desert tortoises, tortoise burrows, scat, and other sign, tortoise handling, and associated tasks.

The Lead Biologist shall have at least a four (4) year degree in natural resources, ecology, biology, fisheries, wildlife, range conservation, forestry or closely related field.

The Lead Biologist shall have the appropriate experience working with the target species (e.g. desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) in its natural habitat within the geographical regions appropriate to the project) to include locating target species individuals and their sign, recording and reporting target species and sign observations in accordance with Task Order-specified protocol (e.g. FWS pre-project survey protocol, Tortoise Regional Estimate of Density [TRED – see attachment JC-4 “Tortoise TRED method description excerpt.pdf”], or other target species surveys).

The Contractor shall provide a Statistician to analyze line-distance sampling and TRED data. The Statistician shall have demonstrated experience in analysis of such data, as demonstrated through authorship of peer-reviewed literature in which said author was instrumental in conducting the analysis.

The Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist shall be an authorized individual on a 10a(1)(A) permit and/or USFWS authorization letter is required if the ESA Add-On is ordered under the appropriate separate Spec Item.

Desert tortoise style survey start and end date requirements will be specified in the task order.

For desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), the Contractor shall designate an “Authorized Biologist” who remains onsite during all field survey efforts.

All other Contractor personnel participating in the surveys shall, at a minimum, be listed on the Contractor/Authorized Biologist permit from the USFWS providing authorization to conduct target species field surveys.

Prior to initiating the survey effort, the Contractor shall obtain the most current survey techniques / protocol.

Surveys shall be conducted in accordance with the appropriate industry, installation, and regulatory agency protocols and standards, including but not limited to USFWS protocols https://www.fws.gov/nevada/desert_tortoise/dt/dt_manuals_forms.html Desert Tortoise Field Manual), and attached TRED protocol (“Tortoise TRED method description excerpt.pdf”). Where methods like TRED are used, units purchased shall reflect the full length of required transects (e.g. within equilateral triangles).

Small: under 5 kilometers of transect.

Medium: 5-20 kilometers of transect.

Large: 50 kilometers of transect.

The following shall be collected or created as part of this Spec Item, and submitted to the COR with the Draft and

The Contractor shall map and photograph all target species sign, including live animals, burrows, scat, tracks, courtship rings, eggshell fragments, drinking depressions and carcasses using a global positioning unit with sub-meter accuracy.

For each target species sign, the Contractor shall record the GPS location of the sign and, if relevant, the size, age and condition on a field data form and in the GIS database. In the cases of live animals, the Contractor shall attempt to ascertain and also record the size, age, sex and condition of the individual. If above ground, the Contractor shall inspect live individuals for signs of disease (e.g.

upper respiratory tract disease or cutaneious dyskeratosis) or other health anomalies. In the absence of a permit to handle the target species, the Contractor shall examine all individuals without handling or disturbance. These findings shall also be recorded on the field data form.

The Contractor shall inspect target species carcasses to estimate size, sex, cause of death, time since death and evidence of cutaneous dyskeratosis. Findings shall be recorded on a field data form and in the GIS database.

The Contractor shall generate a GIS map accurately depicting the field data collected.

The Contractor shall provide the analysis of survey data.

The “Authorized and/or Permitted Biologist” was present onsite during all field survey efforts.

If applicable, all Contractor personnel participating in the surveys were, at a minimum, listed on the Contractor/Authorized Biologist permit from the USFWS providing authorization to conduct target species field surveys.

The Contractor conducted the survey effort consistent with the most recent protocol provided by the COR.

All information on sign, target species individuals, and carcasses was recorded and submitted on data forms and in the GIS database as specified in the Spec Item.

Contractor personnel were appropriately qualified in accordance with regulatory agency and industry standards and as specified in the basic contract, Spec Item, and task order.

4.0.2.6.5 Desert Tortoise-Style habitat assessment

Performance Objective:

The Contractor shall conduct a Desert Tortoise, or other focal species, habitat suitability evaluation along a specified transect length to determine the presence of, or the potential for, Desert Tortoise or other focal species, to occur within the project area.

Related Information:

1) Qualifications:

The Contractor shall provide personnel qualified to complete the tasks and goals of this Spec Item, including but not

The Field Crew Lead shall have at least a four (4) year degree in natural resources, ecology, biology, botany, wildlife, range conservation, forestry or closely related field.

The Field Crew Lead shall have at least two (2) years leading botany teams in the Mojave Desert, or other focal habitat, to assess vegetation and habitat quality. The Field Crew Lead shall be able to document on a resume the ability to identify all frequently encountered plants, including common senesced plants, within the study area. The Field Crew Lead shall have experience assessing plant phenology, conducting biomass sampling and quantifying level of human-induced habitat disturbance.

The field crew personnel shall have demonstrated experience with Mojave Desert, or other focal habitat, vegetation and habitat conditions.

The Contractor shall design the habitat assessment using a statistically suitable approach (e.g., randomized or stratified randomized transects through the habitat in question).

Contractor shall survey vegetation diversity, condition, and abundance/biomass, human-induced disturbance, and other habitat characteristics along transect(s) of specified length, and associated tasks as required by the TO.

Analysis shall include, but not be limited to, providing metrics for species richness, heterogeneity, and evenness.

Habitat shall also be characterized by geology, soils, slope, aspect, altitude, prevalence of invasive plant species, weather and climate characteristics, and other factors that may influence habitat suitability for desert tortoise, or other focal species.

Small: Up to 5 kilometers of transect.

Medium: 5-20 kilometers of transect.

Large: Up to 50 kilometers of transect.

The following shall be collected or created as part of this Spec Item, and submitted to the COR with the Draft and

Track logs shall be utilized and provided with reports, as required by the TO.

The Contractor shall map polygons of all suitable occupied and suitable un-occupied habitats within the project area using a global positioning unit with sub-meter accuracy using a methodology as identified prior to project initialization that at minimum shall include mapping rules and standards.

Data required by the protocol will be provided in data forms and the project GIS database.

The Contractor shall prepare a GIS map depicting areas of suitable desert tortoise habitat and locations of observed target species burrows and any other sign of the target species.

The Contractor shall prepare a written description and justification for all factors (e.g. vegetative cover, soil type, etc.) used to determine suitability of habitat within the project area.

Performance Standard:

The Contractor walked the entirety of the project area in order to identify suitable target species habitat.

The Contractor collected data on appropriate vegetation and environmental characteristics, and analyzed these data using statistically valid methodology.

Contractor personnel were appropriately qualified in accordance with regulatory agency and industry standards and as specified in the basic contract, Spec Item, and task order.

The Contractor provided all data as collected on the raw data forms and in GIS format.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

L1 - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

VOLUME ONE (1), PRICE PROPOSAL, SHALL BE TABBED AS FOLLOWS:

TAB C: has been changed as follows:

Offerors shall include the ELINS_A_F_PRICE_SPREADSHEET_FOR_NR_IDIQ-REV4 Exhibit Line Items (ELINS) (A through E) of the RFP, in both hard copy and electronic (Microsoft Excel) format. All of the formulas must be readable in the Excel Spreadsheet format.

VOLUME TWO (2), NON-COST/PRICE FACTORS, SHALL BE TABBED AS FOLLOWS:

TAB A: FACTOR 1– CORPORATE EXPERIENCE OF THE OFFEROR; the following has been added: 2. Teaming Agreements, if any.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH FACTOR.

a. PRICE FACTOR: The Price Factor has been changed as follows:

The spreadsheet has been changed from ELINS_A_F_PRICE_SPREADSHEET_FOR_NR_IDIQ-REV3, To: ELINS_A_F_PRICE_SPREADSHEET_FOR_NR_IDIQ-REV4.

b. NON-COST/PRICE FACTORS:

i. FACTOR 1 CORPORATE EXPERIENCE OF THE OFFEROR: The Proposal Limitations have been changed to add the following: If Teaming Agreements are submitted with the offeror’s proposal, they do not count toward the page limitations for Factor 1, Corporate Experience.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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