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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 reason for this amendment is to change requirments in the SOW for height of stumps from 12 inches to 6 inches.

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-Aug-2021

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 W912ES21Q0100

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23-Aug-2021

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-Aug-2021

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST PAUL

180 FIFTH STREET EAST

SUITE 700

SAINT PAUL MN 55101-1678

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

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W912ES21Q0100

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Removal of Dead and Dying Ash Trees at Goose Island Near La Crosse, Wisconsin

BACKGROUND

This scope of work describes the requirements of a contract to remove an estimated 100 dead and dying trees at Hunters Point on the south end of Goose Island in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Ash mortality has been occurring here for the last few years due to the emerald ash borer and most ash trees on the site are dead, though a few trees may retain a few live sprouts.

The entire project area is located on Federal land that is owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The land in the treatment area is also incorporated in the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, La Crosse District. In addition, the La Crosse County Facilities Department manages a portion of the area for recreational activities, including hiking, skiing, and boating. All activities associated with this scope of work must adhere to all applicable policies for the USACE, the USFWS and La Crosse County.

The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all equipment, supplies, labor, supervision, and transportation and performing all work as required by the Contract Line Items Schedule (CLIN) of the contract, including disposal of plant material, in strict accordance with this Statement of Work (SOW) and attachments, all of which are made part hereof. All work materials and services not expressly called for in the scope of work or shown on the attachments, but which are necessary for completion of the contract requirements shall be performed and furnished by the Contractor at no increase in cost to the Government. It is expected that the Contractor will utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan work around weather forecasts and moisture conditions.

Contract Period: The contract term is for one (1) base year, with no additional option years.

SITE DESCRIPTION

Project Area and Access The treatment area is located in Vernon County, WI, approximately ¾ mile south of the La Crosse and Vernon County line on Goose Island. Goose Island is approximately 2 miles south of the City of La Crosse. The approximate coordinates of the center of the project area is located at 91°13’53.86”W, 43°42’59.38”N. Treatments cover a total of approximately 5.7 acres.

Vicinity and site-specific maps are attached (Attachment 1). The site is accessed via County Road GI, with the treatment area accessible either from County Road GI on the south or via cleared recreational trails on the north side of the treatment area. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine appropriate access to the site to complete the requirements of this SOW.

An additional rock delivery contract will likely be occurring at the site for up to two weeks during the performance period described in this scope of work. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating with the Government to ensure that the site is accessible when the Contractor would like to begin work.

Vegetation An estimated 100 ash trees have died or are in the process of dying from emerald ash borer are distributed throughout the treatment area, along with one (1) dead silver maple. The average diameter at breast height (dbh) of these trees is 15.6 inches, with an average height of about 55 feet. Almost 60% of trees are between 12 and 24 inches dbh, with just over 25% between 6 and 12 inches and just over 10% of trees greater than 24 inches. The largest tree is 42 inches in diameter.

PRESCRIPTIONS

Prescriptions Tree Felling (CLIN 0001) All dead tress (an estimate of 100) of all species within the treatment area and need to be removed, as should any remaining live ash trees. No live trees of any other species should be removed. Trees for removal will be marked prior to contract implementation. Removal shall consist of felling all marked trees to a stump height not to exceed 6 inches above soil level. If snow is present at the time of cutting, stump height shall still be measured from the soil surface. Stumps will not be removed and will be left in place. Trees shall be felled in a manner that minimized residual damage to adjacent live trees; if it is not possible for a tree to be felled without damaging adjacent live trees, the contractor must receive clearance from the Government before proceeding with felling.

Material Removal (CLIN 0002) All other material from the felled trees must either be removed from the site or chipped in place. If chipped, material may be distributed within the interior of the treatment areas but must be distributed in a way that the depth of wood chips should not be greater than 1 inch above the soil surface. Small branches (1 inch or less in diameter) may be left within the treatment area though they should be crushed or otherwise compacted to a height no more than six inches above the soil surface. Any material from felled trees that falls outside of the treatment area must be cleared from the adjacent areas.

Frozen ground restrictions All work must be conducted during winter months when the ground is frozen. No work may be conducted if the ground has thawed to minimize the potential for soil disturbance.

Disposal of emerald ash borer infested material All material removed from the site must be disposed of according to any specifications related to Federal, State or County quarantines of emerald ash borer infested material.

Quality Assessment Work shall be considered acceptable if the following are true:

- 100% of marked trees have been felled (CLIN 0001)

- 100% of stumps have been cut to a height of 6 inches above soil level or less (CLIN 0001)

- 100% of tree boles, branches, or other material greater than 1 inch in diameter have been either removed from the site or chipped (CLIN 0002)

- 95% of branches or other material less than 1 inch in diameter that are sampled are less than 6 inches above the soil surface (CLIN 0002)

- 95% of chip depth samples are less than 1 inch above the soil surface (if applicable) (CLIN 0002)

To assess tree felling (CLIN 0001), each marked tree that has not been felled according to specification will be tallied. Each stump greater than 6 inches above the soil level will also be tallied. A GPS location will be recorded for each tree or stump not meeting specifications. A GPS location will also be taken for any area where material removal or crushing has not been treated according so specification. Rework will be required for any trees not felled according to specifications or for any stump not cut to less than 6 inches, and no payment will be made for work until rework is completed.

Up to 20 points will be sampled to assess the removal and compaction of woody material (CLIN 0002). The depth of branches or other material less than 1 inch diameter and chip depth (if applicable) will be measured at each point.

The percentage of points not meeting specifications may be used either to assess whether rework will be required or whether a performance penalty will be levied. The decision whether to levy a performance penalty or to require rework is solely at the discretion of the Government.

If a performance penalty will be levied for unacceptable work for CLIN 0002, the penalty will be equal to the percentage of points not meeting contract specifications.

Treatment Schedule Treatments must be while the ground is frozen to prevent soil disturbance. Begin and end Dates for each treatment in each area are provided in the Contract Line Items table in the measurement and payment section below. No treatments may begin prior to the Begin Date and all treatments must be completed by the End Date. The Contractor may select any date between those two dates to perform work, given that site conditions are appropriate, and that the Government has given approval to proceed. In addition, upon contract award, the Contractor shall submit to the COR a tentative work schedule for the contract period. The Contractor submitted work schedule is not binding and may be updated as needed but is intended to allow the Government to plan according to the Contractor’s work schedule. The Contractor’s tentative work schedule shall in no way supersede the dates provided in this contract. To ensure no potential conflicts with other contracts occurring in the same area, the Contractor must provide the Government with two weeks notice that they intend to begin work.

POST-AWARD MEETINGS

A post-award meeting shall be scheduled within 10 business days after contract award and may be held in person or by conference call. Government inspection procedures will be reviewed at that time. The Contractor will be notified by the COR of the meeting time. A follow-up on-site meeting will be required prior to work beginning on the contract.

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

Government point of contact information will be provided upon contract award.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Should a spill of petroleum, pesticide, or other contaminant occur, the Contractor's immediate response shall be to proceed with measures to limit the further spread of contamination. Immediately following this initial response, the Contractor shall notify the local Fire Department, Contracting Officer, and appropriate local, state, and federal officials. This may include the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) if a reportable quantity is released to the environment.

Subsequent to these actions, the Contractor shall take actions to clean up the spill at no cost to the Government.

Should a personnel contamination occur, the Contractor shall take immediate actions as prescribed by chemical manufacturer to protect the safety and health of the contaminated individual(s).

SAFETY

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all safety and health requirements as outlined in the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and OSHA Safety Standards to ensure the safe working conditions for his employees and Government workers.

Instructions for accessing the manual are available online at:

http://www.COE.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx.

The entire Safety Manual is available for downloading or viewing on the Internet at:

http://www.publications.COE.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf.

INSPECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE

Work will be inspected periodically for conformance with these specifications for timeliness, safety and results achieved.

LIABILITY OF AND DAMAGES TO THE GOVERNMENT

Insurance

The Contractor will carry liability insurance that will cover tree felling and material removal as defined in this specification. The amount of coverage this insurance will provide will not be less than $1,000,000 per incident. A Certificate of Insurance form signed by the insuring agency shall be provided to the contracting officer within 10 business days after contract award. The insurance must provide coverage for the entire contract period. The insurance policy shall state that it cannot be cancelled without 30 days written notice to the COE Contracting Officer. Failure to secure and maintain insurance may be grounds for termination during the performance period of this contract.

Government Liability

The Government assumes no liability from the Contractor's performance of the contract work. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government harmless from any and all liability to others arising from the performance of the contract.

Responsibility for Damages

The Contractor is responsible for all damages to persons and property resulting from performance of the contract work.

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