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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 this amendment is to clarify Instructions to vendors, change Multiple Aw ard administrative cost and reduce the diameter and length requirement for w illow stakes. Accordingly this solicitation is amended as follow s:

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 14-Jan-2016

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 W912DW-16-Q-0023

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jan-2016

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

14-Jan-2016

CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE

ATTN: CECT-NWS

4735 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, BLDG. 1202

SEATTLE WA 98134-2388

W912DW 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DW-16-Q-0023

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

CLINS

Quotes may contain all, or a portion of requested items. Provide quotes for supplies and quantities available. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards to fulfill the need for all quantities. Refer to item 6 of the instructions concerning multiple awards.

ITEM

NO

DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

0001 Scouler's, Biggs, Drummond, or Coyote Willow

7500 EA

0002 Red Osier Dogwood 200 EA 0003 Wood's Rose 200 EA 0004 Black Hawthorn 200 EA 0005 Douglas Spirea 200 EA

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions to Quoters

1. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN MUST BE COMPLETED BY

QUOTERS AND RETURNED WITH QUOTES:

IF YOUR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ARE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM

FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) CHECK HERE . IF NOT, YOU CAN

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.sam.gov

2. Marking of Quote Envelopes:

Envelopes shall be plainly marked as follows:

Quote for: Priest River Bank Protection Plantings, Priest River, Idaho

Request for Quote No.: W912DW-16-Q-0023

Closing Date and Time: 20 January 2016, 2:00 P.M., Pacific Time

AMENDMENTS NUMBERED________HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

Hand carried quote submittal procedures have changed. When dropping off all hand carried proposals, the official delivery location is now the guard station in the main foyer of Federal Center South, located at g3ct9gtf Highlight

4735 E. Marginal Way South where the official time clock is also located. Notify the guard on duty that you have a quote for Contracting Division. The point of contract will be notified and a representative from Contracting Division will sign in your package(s) and transport them to Contracting Division. Please allow sufficient time for these procedures when submitting hand carried quotes. All other quote submittal procedures remain the same.

3. For questions call (206)-764-6573. Mailed quotes shall be accepted before closing at US Army Corps of

Engineers, Seattle District, P.O. Box 3755 Seattle, WA. 98124. Physical street address is US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, 4735 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98134. All emailed offers shall contain the RFQ No. W912DW-16-Q-0023 in the subject line and emailed to the following email address:

galen.t.freed@usace.army.mil.

4. PROSPECTIVE QUOTERS: Contractors are required to be registered in the System for Awards

Management (SAM) for awards resulting from solicitations.

This rule more efficiently implements the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, as it requires contractors to be registered in SAM for consideration of future solicitations, awards, and payment.

Registration is required prior to award of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement from a solicitation. LACK OF REGISTRATION IN THE SAM DATABASE WILL MAKE AN OFFER INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. The web site may be accessed at www.sam.gov.

5. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT): Effective 99 Jun 01, the Government will make all payments by EFT (unless the Government VISA credit card is accepted). The only exceptions are: 1) Foreign Vendors, 2) Government Agencies, and 3) One time payments. The EFT forms and instructions are on the USACE Finance Center (UFC) Web Page; www.fc.usace.army.mil. The UFC point of contact for this action is Mr. Michael Rye, (901) 874-8543.

6. Quotes will be evaluated on the basis of advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award (multiple awards). It is assumed, for the purpose of evaluating offers that $500.00 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each contract awarded under this solicitation, and individual awards will be for the items or combination of items that result in the lowest aggregate cost to the Government.

7. Required Submittals:

a) Instruction Page (2 pages) Indicate if you are registered SAM.

Must acknowledge any/all amendments to the solicitation.

Must fill in all company information requested All submittals as required by evaluation criteria

b) Fill in all pricing information.

c) 52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OF CONTROL OF OFFEROR (NOV 2014). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

d) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2015) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

e) 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (OCT 2014) - ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

f) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JULY 2013). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

g) All of these must be filled in and returned in order to be eligible for evaluation.

h) DO NOT return the rest of the solicitation form.

8. The contractor is required to provide the following information with your quote:

Federal Taxpayer’s ID Number:

DUNS Number:

Cage Code Number This requires registration in SAM, web site for registration is www.sam.gov.

Remit to Address:

Company Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone & Fax Numbers:

Point of Contact:

E-Mail Address:

Multiple quotes are not accepted for this RFQ. If multiple quotes are received only one quote (as determined by the Contracting Officer) will be evaluated by the Government. The quote shall be determined acceptable based on the date and time received.

The contractor should list any special features or warranty information applicable to the quoted product(s).

ANNOUNCEMENT TO OFFERORS

Due to recent national events Seattle District US Army Corps of Engineers shall be conducting business under heightened security for the foreseeable future.

Access to Federal Center South, 4735 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98124 will be through the front lobby only. The building is under Federal Protective Service, which means that persons entering the facility are subject to inspection; including purses, packages, etc. All deliveries shall be thoroughly inspected. In addition, visitors may be required to be escorted by Corps personnel while in the building.

For any questions please contact the Contract Specialist assigned to your project or check our website at www.nws.usace.army.mil for up-to-date information.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

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SPECIFICATIONS

Priest River Bank Protection

Plantings

1) MATERIALS REQUIRED:

Acceptance of Materials:

Plantings will be inspected at the jobsite prior to acceptance/delivery. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining size and quality as specified. An inspection by a Corps Biologist may be required if the on-site Corps of Engineers representative determines that plantings being delivered do not meet the specification contained in this document.

Base Amounts

a. 7,500 Scouler's, Biggs, Drummond,and/or Coyote Willow

b. 200 Red Osier Dogwood

c. 200 Wood's Rose – 1 gallon stock

d. 200 Black Hawthorn – 1 gallon stock

e. 200 Douglas Spirea – 1 gallon stock

2) SPECIFICATIONS:

Scouler's, Biggs, Drummond or Coyote Willow

3 foot minimum length, 1/4 inch minimum diameter/caliber live Willow Stakes

Red Osier Dogwood Live stake 18”-24” in length, min 3/8” in diameter

Wood’s Rose

1 gallon stock

Black Hawthorn

1 gallon stock

Douglas Spirea

1 gallon stock

At the time of delivery, all plant material furnished shall meet the grades established by the latest edition of the American Standard for Nursery Stock, (ASNS) ANSI Z60.1 and shall conform to the size and acceptable conditions as listed in the Contract, and shall be free of all foreign plant material.

All plant material shall comply with State and Federal laws with respect to inspection for plant diseases and insect infestation.

All plant material shall be purchased from a nursery licensed to sell plants.

Live woody or herbaceous plant material, except cuttings, rhizomes, and tubers, shall be vigorous, well formed, with well-developed fibrous root systems, free from dead branches, and from damage caused by an absence or an excess of heat or moisture, insects, disease, mechanical or other causes detrimental to good plant development. Evergreen plants shall be well foliated and of good color. Deciduous trees that have solitary leaders shall have only the lateral branches thinned by pruning. All conifer trees shall have only one leader (growing apex) and one terminal bud, and shall not be sheared or shaped. Trees having a damaged or missing leader, multiple leaders, or Y-crotches shall be rejected.

Root balls of plant materials shall be solidly held together by a fibrous root system and shall be composed only of the soil in which the plant has been actually growing. Balled and burlapped rootballs shall be securely wrapped with jute burlap or other packing material not injurious to the plant life. Root balls shall be free of weed or foreign plant growth.

Plant materials shall be nursery grown stock. Plant material, with the exception of cuttings, gathered from native stands shall be held under nursery conditions for a minimum of one full growing season, shall be free of all foreign plant material, and meet all of the requirements of these Specifications.

Container grown plants shall be plants transplanted into a container and grown in that container sufficiently long for new fibrous roots to have developed so that the root mass will retain its shape and hold together when removed from the container, without having roots that circle the pot. Plant material which is root bound, as determined by the QAR, shall be rejected. Container plants shall be free of weed or foreign plant growth.

Container sizes for plant material of a larger grade than provided for in the container grown Specifications of the ASNS shall be determined by the volume of the root ball specified in the ASNS for the same size plant material.

All bare root plant materials shall have a heavy fibrous root system and be dormant at the time of planting.

Plants which have been determined by the QAR to have suffered damage for the following reasons will be rejected:

1. Girdling of the roots, stem, or a major branch.

2. Deformities of the stem or major branches.

3. Lack of symmetry.

4. Dead or defoliated tops or branches.

5. Defects, injury, and condition which renders the plant unsuitable for its intended use.

Plants that are grafted shall have roots of the same genus as the specified plant.

3) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP):

It is anticipated the delivery of Willow live stakes shall commence on award and be completed on or about January 31st, 2016.

It is anticipated the delivery of Red Osier Dogwood, Wood’s Rose, Black Hawthorn, and Douglas Spirea shall commence on or about April 18, 2016 and be completed on or about April 28, 2016.

4) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Operation of equipment shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”. All personnel are required to have PPE in accordance with EM 385 1-1. All dump trucks are required to have backup alarms and tailgates. EM 385 1-1 can be found at http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/EM38511,2008BeingRevised.aspx

5) SECURITY

All contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

6) LOCATION:

Delivered Materials furnished under this purchase order shall be delivered to and used at the Priest River Bank Protection Project located near the town of Priest River, ID on the right bank of the Pend Oreille River at Mile 96. See maps below.

7) INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION:

All delivery shall be conducted under the direction of the Emergency Management Branch, Seattle District, Corps of Engineers.

8) WORK WEEK:

Work week for delivery of materials will be Monday through Saturday unless otherwise directed by COE representative.

9) MAIL INVOICES TO:

If Emergency Management prepares the invoice for the contractor, DO NOT mail copies to the Corps of Engineers nor to Millington TN. If the contractor prepares their own invoice, then mail original to:

Seattle District, Corps of Engineers

ATTN: CENWS-OD-EM

PO Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124-3755

Certified Payrolls and Owner/Operator Statements should be sent to the field office, if applicable.

Otherwise, mail to the above address or fax to 206-764-3319.

Payment will be based on the actual quantity of plantings delivered as reflected by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, records. Invoices will show actual quantity delivered, partial payments authorized.

(End of Summary of Changes)