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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

TREE REMOVAL FOR FIREBREAK ZONES AT PAPIO CREEK SITE 18 - LAKE ZORINSKY, OMAHA, NEBRASKA.

POC: Tina Keimig, Email tina.l.keimig@usace.army.mil

The purpose of this amendment is to add additional information on paragraph 7 (In green highlights) of the Scope of Work (SOW). All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Sep-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 W9128F19Q0116

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Aug-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 is extended, X 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 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

03-Sep-2019

CODE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE

1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

W9128F 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9128F19Q0116

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

TREE REMOVAL FOR FIREBREAK ZONES AT

PAPIO CREEK SITE 18 – LAKE ZORINSKY

OMAHA, NEBRASKA

General: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide tree and woody vegetation removal to create a 30 foot wide firebreak at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky. All work shall be completed 180 calendar days after notice to proceed. Work shall not commence during the primary migratory bird nesting season (April 1 – September 1), or the primary bald eagle nesting season (December 1 – March 30). If the contractor elects to work during the seasons listed above, the contractor shall contact the Gov’t POC, who will schedule a bird nesting survey with a qualified biologist. The bird surveys should occur no more than 7-10 days prior to when work actually begins on the project site. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

Description of Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tree/woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky as defined in this Scope of Work (SOW). For the project map see Sheet G-1 in the set of drawings. The amount of effort varies for each area defined in this SOW, the density of trees and level of work shall be determined by the contractor during the arranged site visit. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this SOW.

1. BASE BID – AREA 00 - 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 00 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 00 is approximately 3.0 acres and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-1 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide application report (attached).

2. OPTION 1 – AREA 01 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 01 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 01 is approximately 1.0 acre and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-2 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide

3. OPTION 2 – AREA 02 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 02 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 02 is approximately 1.0 acre and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-3 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide

4. OPTION 3 – AREA 03 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 03 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 03 is approximately 1.0 acre and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-4 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide

5. OPTION 4 – AREA 04 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 04 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 04 is approximately 1.0 acre and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-5 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide

6. OPTION 5 – AREA 05 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 05 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 05 is approximately 0.18 acres and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-1 and will be clearly marked in the field. Access to Area 05 with equipment is limited and will require specialized effort to clear. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide application report (attached).

7. FIREBREAK ZONE: The firebreak zone consists of an area clear of all trees, woody vegetation, underbrush and potential fuel for forest fires a minimum of 30 foot wide along the property line and a minimum 30 foot high canopy. The firebreak zone includes the perceived Government boundary fence and the contractor shall clear the Government boundary fence of all trees, woody vegetation, underbrush and potential fuel for forest fires along the Government boundary in accordance with this SOW. The firebreak zone shall be cleared of all remnant debris, prepared and seeded as stated in this SOW.

8. EXISTING EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES: The existing erosion control structures are made up of multiple stacked wire tied gabion baskets designed and placed to mitigate backward erosion at natural drainage swales along the property line. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government POC for work near the erosion control structures and NO vegetation or tree removal efforts shall be performed within 10 feet of any erosion control structure. The contractor shall protect all erosion control structures from damage related to the work in this SOW for the duration of the contract. If any erosion control structure is damaged, the structure shall be repaired to preconstruction condition at no additional costs to the Government.

9. CLEAN-UP & DISPOSAL: At the end of each workday, all leaves, limbs, branches, brush, and other debris will be removed from walkways, paths, roads, and recreational areas. All trees, woody vegetation shall be disposed of by the contractor at an approved landfill, recycling center or mulched on-site.

10. FINISHING DISTURBED AREAS: All disturbed areas left from stump/root ball removal must be filled with cohesive lean clay and compacted prior to seeding. Disturbed areas shall be filled with topsoil and graded to blend with the surrounding area and approved by the government POC prior to seeding.

11. SEEDING: Contractor shall prepare ground surfaces, fertilize, seed, provide erosion control and mulch all disturbed ground surfaces as shown on the drawings or in areas disturbed as a part of the work in this SOW.

Contractor may consider hydro-seeding as an alternative to conventional seeding practices. Contractor shall take special precautions to ensure all weed plants are controlled during all phases of the work as required in the SOW. The prepared surface shall be blended to the existing surrounding areas. The prepared surface shall be finished with a light raking to remove remnant mulch and other debris outside the seeding area. Remnant mulch debris, stones and other debris over a minimum 2 inch in any dimension shall be removed outside the seeding area.

SEED MIX: State-certified seed of the latest season's crop shall be provided in original sealed packages bearing the producer's guaranteed analysis for percentages of mixture, purity, germination, hard seed, weed seed content, and inert material. Labels shall be in conformance with all applicable state seed laws. Seed mixtures shall be free from any State listed noxious weeds including but not limited to plumeless thistle, Canadian thistle, diffuse knapweed, purple loosestrife, and leafy spurge.

Prior to purchasing of seed a complete listing of seed varieties (common name and botanical name) available for use. Prior to the delivery of materials, certificates of compliance attesting that materials meet the specified “Seed Mix A” below. Certified copies of the material certificates shall include the following:

Classification, botanical name, common name, percent pure live seed, minimum percent germination and hard seed, maximum percent weed seed content, and date tested. Signed statement certifying that seed mixtures have been tested within the last 6 months prior to the date of delivery for seed type, and weed content.

Seed species and mixtures shall be proportioned by weight:

Computation of quantity of seed required is based on the percent of purity and percent of germination. Pounds of pure live seed (PLS) = pounds of seed x germination x purity.

Seed Mix "A" below shall be applied in all disturbed work areas as shown on the drawings.

Seed Mix "A"

Seed Variety Pounds PLS/ACRE

Grasses

Smooth Bromegrass 10.00

Timothy 6.00

Orchardgrass 4.00

Red Top 4.00

Common Oats (Certified) if Spring planting used

Annual Rye (Certified) if fall planting used 30.00

Warm Season Grasses

Switchgrass (Nebraska) 4.00

Western Wheat Grass 3.00

Total Seed Mixture lbs. PLS/ACRE 61.00

FERTILIZER: Fertilizer shall be incorporated into the soil to a maximum 4 inch depth or may be incorporated as part of the tillage operation. The nutrients ratio shall be 18 percent nitrogen, 24 percent phosphorus, and 6 percent potassium. The fertilizer shall supply no less than 80 lbs. per acre of Nitrogen, 120 pounds per acre of Phosphorous and 80 pounds per acre of Potassium.

EROSION CONTROL: Surface erosion control material shall be installed within 24 hours of seeding, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Soil erosion control material shall be placed on all seeded surfaces shown on the plans with slopes steeper than 1V:4H and all swales concentrating water leading to culverts, inlets and surfaces around culvert entrances and exits. Placement of the material shall be accomplished without damage to installed material or without deviation to finished grade.

MULCH: Mulch shall be utilized in all seeded areas. Prairie hay mulch shall be spread uniformly, in a continuous blanket, at the rate of 2 tons per acre. Mulch shall be spread by hand, blower-type mulch spreader or other approved method. All seeded areas shall be mulched on the same day as the seeding. Hay mulching is not required in areas to receive erosion control blankets. Mulch materials shall be native to the region. Prairie hay shall be native prairie hay from alfalfa or clover furnished in an air-dry condition suitable for placing with commercial mulch-blowing equipment. Hay shall be free of noxious weeds, mold or other objectionable material.

12. PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS: The contractor will be responsible for the protection of private property and structures from any damage during the construction operations. Private property, structures, roads and surfaces shall be protected from damage by the work, or if damaged, shall be repaired to preconstruction condition at no additional costs to the Government. At all times, the work areas shall be kept in a condition conducive to safety of workmen and the public and neat in appearance. Waste and surplus materials shall not be allowed to accumulate in the construction areas.

Private landowners may have encroached onto Government property in some identified work areas. The contractor shall notify the Government POC regarding private landowners personal property located within the identified work areas. The contractor shall protect the private landowner’s personal property from any damage.

The contractor shall not touch, disturb or move the private landowner’s personal property for the duration of the contract.

13. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property, equipment, information, and property provided for or made available for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government property, facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

14. SITE VISIT: Contractors are encouraged to attend the arranged site visit. The site visit will be where services are to be performed to satisfy themselves regarding the required scope of work and all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance to the extent the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for claim after contract award. The prescribed site visit will be coordinated by Tommy Aldmeyer (See contact information below).

15. POST AWARD, PRECONSTRUCTION, & PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS: The Contractor agrees to attend any conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor’s performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

16. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall be responsible for the safety of his employee(s), and for any injury or damage done by said personnel, and shall protect the government from any claims. All personnel are required to wear the manufacturer’s recommended personal protective equipment during all work activities conducted in completion of this PWS. The contractor's equipment shall meet or exceed all current federal, state, and local safety requirements. The contractor and his employee(s) shall be required to use the personal protective devices recommended by the manufacturer during all work activities conducted in completion of this PWS. The contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable safety requirements and practices set forth in the USACE Manual EM 385-1-1 entitled “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, dated 30 November 2014 and available on-line at:

ttps://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf. The contractor shall provide the minimum on-site safety equipment/requirements as follows:

A. The contractor shall provide at least one nonfreezing-type A-B-C fire extinguisher in each vehicle, vessel, and piece of motorized equipment (ATV, UTV, etc). Place in a location readily accessible to personnel.

B. The contractor shall provide and maintain a first aid kit commensurate with the size of the project and with items necessary for first-aid treatment of all injuries.

C. The contractor shall advise personnel of the location of first-aid kits and fire extinguishers.

D. The contractor shall visually post the route and telephone number of nearest hospital or ambulance service and fire station in a conspicuous location and advise all personnel of locations and telephone numbers.

In accordance with EM 385-1-1, the contractor shall submit at the pre-construction meeting an accident prevention plan to be followed by all contractor personnel during performance of the work. The plan shall be developed only after a careful analysis of the work involved and shall be tailored specifically to the conditions of this contract and shall address the following items:

A. Responsible Individuals

B. Indoctrination of New Employees C. “Tool Box" Safety Meetings D. Fire Prevention and Protection E. Housekeeping F. Mechanical Equipment Inspection G. First Aid and Medical Facilities H. Sanitation I. Personal Protective Equipment/Devices J. Accident Reporting

17. WORK PLAN: The contractor must prepare and submit a detailed work plan at least 10 days prior to commencement of work. Approval of the detailed plan must be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to starting the work. If necessary, modify the plan as required to meet field conditions.

Modifications to the work plan must be approved by the COR prior to use. As a minimum, the plan must contain the following:

a. The proposed schedule of work.

b. The proposed sequence of work.

c. Proposed methods for completing the work.

d. Erosion control plan for controlling erosion from surface runoff at the work areas.

e. Proposed location of access and hauls roads within the project limits and other information required to demonstrate compliance with the SOW.

f. Proposed tree/vegetation disposal plan.

18. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN: The contractor shall prepare and implement a

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Prevention Plan-

NPDES General Permit No.2. A copy of the Storm Water Pollutant Prevention Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 2 days prior to the commencement of construction activities. The NPDES Construction Storm Water permit and related forms are available at www.deq.state.ne.us.

19. FINAL INSPECTION: Work will not be considered ready for final inspection until all work required has been completed (including cleanup of the premises and removal of all of the contractor’s equipment, materials, and supplies). The contractor shall notify the COR a minimum of 2 business days prior to the anticipated date of completion to schedule the final inspection. The contractor shall be required to attend the final inspection with the Government POC.

20. PAYMENT: The contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment and labor as per the specifications and attached drawings for lump sum payment of completed tree and woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky.

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT: For any technical questions or for information regarding the site visit, please contact Thomas E. Aldmeyer at: Thomas.E.Aldmeyer@usace.army.mil or 402-996-3757.

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