A22 W912ES20T0114 001 Solicitation Amendment.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 this solicitation amendment is to answ er vendor questions.

All solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Jun-2020

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 W912ES20T0114

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Jun-2020

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 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-Jun-2020

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912ES20T0114

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

VENDOR ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS

Q - We are to spray all reed canary grass and other competing vegetation in the 10 acre canopy gaps (not just 2' diameter spaces for trees), correct?

A – For CLINs 0002 and 0003, yes, the entire area should be sprayed; if established natural regen is present in those areas, however, 36 x 36 foot blocks should be sprayed up within the gaps (15 blocks per acre, approximately 1/2 of total gap area) (solicitation pg. 4). However, CLINs 0006, 1001 and 1002 are for spot spraying around individual planted trees, and this spraying IS in only the 2 foot diameter area around the seedling (solicitation pg.

6-7).

Q - On applying herbicide to the canopy gas with some regeneration, we are simply to avoid the regenerating native trees, correct? The 36'x36' blocks are a guideline? If the blocks end up being a different size but we successfully avoid native trees and get the spacing correct would that be fine?

A – If natural regeneration is present, the contractor should identify 36' x 36' blocks within the gap where natural regeneration densities are lowest and spray all vegetation within those blocks, including natural regeneration. The intent of the 36' x 36' blocks is to distribute create larger blocks of planted seedlings that cover approximately half of the gap area but also retain large areas of natural regeneration around the blocks.

Q - You mention trees should not be held outside of a container for more than one minute. What container are you referring to? We typically transport trees (over 100 per person or so) via a tree planting backpack to their planting locations after prepping them on-site.

A – The container refers to planting bags or other containers used to carry seedlings from the final staging area to the tree planting hole or slit. The tree planting backpack that is referred to would be one such container. The intent of this specification is to prevent planters from exposing tree roots to potential desiccation in the last step of the planting process by carrying multiple seedlings in hand with exposed roots.

Q - I see you would like an herbicide plan with the quote. Are you also needing a cold storage plan as well?

A – A cold storage plan DOES NOT need to be submitted with the quote.

Q - Is the past performance reference just for USACE projects?

A – Past performance references do not have to be for just USACE projects.

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