W911SA-23-Q-3056 IA007 Solicitation Amendment 1.pdf

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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 amendment one (1) is to extend the offer due date and answ er questions from vendors. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

Offers w ill be due no later than Tuesday, February 28, 2023 @ 10:00 AM CST

The point-of-contact for this action is Deena Murphy, (608)388-1248, email: deena.l.murphy.civ@army.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Feb-2023

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 W911SA23Q3056

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Feb-2023

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

24-Feb-2023

CODE

MICC - FT MCCOY

BLDG 1108 SOUTH R ST

FORT MCCOY WI 54656-5153

W911SA 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 15-Feb-2023 10:00 AM to 28-Feb-2023 10:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTIONS

Q1: It is stated in paragraph 5.7 that no herbicide is to be used on any hard surface area or landscape beds in order to remove any unwanted vegetation. If a herbicide is not used to eliminate the vegetation, the root system is left behind and foliage will grow back promptly. It is common practice within the lawncare industry to utilize a herbicide such as glysophate in areas such as rock beds and/or hard surface cracks to properly eliminate the vegetation and minimize the spread of seedlings to other areas where vegetation is unwanted.

With prior approval from COR, is it acceptable to use a herbicide such as glysophate, to eliminate unwanted vegetation?

A1: Per the PWS 5.7 “…only mechanical removal shall be used for the weeds from rocked areas (aka: “xeriscape”).”

According to DODI 4150.07 and AR 200‐1, we are required to reduce our reliance on pesticides, see documentation below and/or the attached references.

DODI 4150.7

SECTION 4: DOD Pest Management Measures of Merit:

Section 4, Table 1: IPM Goals:

Pesticide Use: The DoD will maintain or reduce total pesticide use on DoD installations to a level no greater than 425,000 pounds (average usage of the fiscal years 2007 and 2009 usage) of active ingredient per year.

AR 200‐1

Chapter 4 Environmental Asset Management 4‐3d.(10)(e) Use the most effective and environmentally sound approach for controlling invasive species, to include the use (or reduction in use) of pesticides. (PD: DODI 4150.7)

Chapter 5 Pest Management 5–1. Policy

b. Reduce the use of chemical pesticides.

5–3. Major program goals

c. Minimize the use of pesticides through appropriate surveillance methods and programs.

Q2: It is stated in paragraph 5.3.1 that branches up to 8 inches in diameter shall be pruned to a height of not less than 7 feet above grade. In viewing the property there are many trees that will meet the required statement in 5.3.1.

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Removal of an 8‐inch limb/lead is most likely detrimental to the tree health, please clarify why ANSI arborist standards/regulations are not being enforced or followed in this solicitation?

A2: This work can be performed during the fall clean‐up when there is a reduced chance of disease (i.e., oak wilt, if applicable). Use professional discretion in determining the proper time to trim trees of various species, and which limbs need to be removed to improve tree health.

Q3: It is stated in paragraph 5.2.1.4 that any grass, brush, weeds and other vegetation growing within 5’ of both sides of fence lines is to be maintained. Upon inspection of the grounds, it is found that there are numerous volunteer trees growing with the perimeter fence line of the property that would require removal in order to meet the standards of the PWS.

Is it desired that separate pricing be submitted to ensure these trees are removed from fence lines or for this work to be submitted within the spring/fall clean up pricing?

A3: The removal of trees in the perimeter fence line is not included as a clean‐up requirement for this contract.

However, the fence line must be maintained as stated in the PWS regarding grass/weeds and maintained for new woody vegetation growth once the fence line is cleared.

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