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1240LR21Q0021

x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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OGDEN UT 84401-2310

324 25TH ST

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 6

03/01/20210001

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)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/24/2021

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 data, 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.)

Refer to 1240LR21Q0021, South Zone Trails Noxious Weed Project, South Zone Boise National

Forest, Mountain Home and Idaho City Ranger Districts amend as follows:

Please see attached questions and answers.

Vendors submitting quotes will need to fill out blocks 15a - 15c.

Period of Performance: 05/15/2021 to 09/15/2021

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)

TANYA SPANFELLNER

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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 .

1. Are all surveying and herbicide applications accessible by ATV or UTV on Danskin Trail System?

*Answer: The Danskin Trail System and herbicide treatment area is accessible by ATV, Horse and Foot. A majority of the application sites are adjacent to the trail and/or very close.

There area a couple known sites of jointed goatgrass located off the trail a little ways, but could still be accessed easily by foot and ATV as long as no resource damage occurs.

2. Danskin has been overrun with a Rush Skeleton population over the years; has there been any herbicide applications to control noxious weeds in this area in the past?

*Answer: Noxious weed control has taken place in the Danskins and along a variety of the trails in the system. However, the target species are scotch thistle, spotted knapweed, white-top and other invaders that may be new to the area. It is understood that rush skeletonweed is extensive and it will not be expected that rush skeletonweed is the main focus. It would be expected that rush skeletonweed is treated if isolated plants or small patches are located along the designated trail system in the area, where there is no other rush skeletonweed.

3. Is the entire Idaho City Trail system accessible by foot, or livestock travel only? If a vehicle is permitted in some areas, what percentage of this line item would that be?

*Answer: The entire system is accessible by foot and many of the trails are accessible by ATV. Approximately 80% can be accessed with ATV. The COR will work with the contractor prior to treatment on which trails are accessible and which aren’t by ATV.

4. Have any of the trail systems on the Idaho City District ever been treated for noxious weeds?

* Answer: Noxious weed control has taken place along a variety of the trails in the identified trail system. Spotted knapweed and rush skeletonweed are the most common species to be found. It is expected that infestations will vary in density and some trails may have very little noxious weed occurrence and other trails will have more.

5. Are all pesticides to be furnished by contractor?

*Answer: Yes, all pesticides, dyes and surfactants will be furnished by the contractor. All pesticides must be covered under the Boise Noxious Weed EIS.

6. Are all trail systems marked with signage or trail numbers?

*Answer: During the last inventory all of the main trails and roads were marked. The contractor can also be supplied with maps that are georeferenced that can help with navigation.

7. Regarding needed equipment, part of the project calls for the use of an ATV with chemical tanks. Can a UTV be used or is it limited to ATV?

*Answer: A majority of the areas identified that ATV’s for use is only open for vehicles up to the dimensions of an ATV, nothing larger. For example in the Danskins.

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8. Is the contractor expected to make one treatment per season or multiple visits and treatments?

*Answer: Some sites may only need to be visited one time, however due to plant phenology, sites may require more than one visit to ensure all the target species are treated. It is typical for sites to be treated once and at least re-checked incase there is a need for re-treatment to treat any missed plants.

9. Are identified noxious weed treatment areas adjacent to roads/trails or is there off-trail work required?

*A majority of the work is adjacent to roads/trails. However, if a site extends a bit beyond and an ATV cannot reach it with the equipment, some back-pack sprayer work might be needed.

10. Instead of backpack spraying is it possible to spray it off of horse back with horse back mounted sprayers? We have done back country this way for many years now and have found it to be faster and more efficient would this be allowed?

*Answer: Yes, absolutely. A contractor can use horses with horse back mounted sprayers.

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