W912ES22B0026 0001 - Amendment 0001.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 and make a change to the Performance Work Statement.

All other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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 22-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 W912ES22B0026

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-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 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

22-Feb-2023

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, ST PAUL

332 MINNESOTA STREET

SUITE E1500

ST PAUL MN 55101-1323

W912ES 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 C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001 SUMMARY

Vendor Questions and Answers

Q - What is desired or designed depth of water for zone 5?

A - Water levels are dependent on precipitation and runoff but is controlled by a fixed crest weir with an elevation of 906.3. Zone 5 has an elevation of 901.3 to 905.3 which has corresponding water depths of 1-5 feet.

Q - What are the existing vegetation conditions as they stand now? When was the current cover crop planted and did it have to germinate, grow and senesce/ terminate this past growing season?

A - The cover crop varies between well established and not planted yet. Generally, the excavated portion of the drain is planted, with establishment varying from established to limited germination. The cover crop is more established in the north and west, less so as you proceed south and east. The unplanted area is about 18 acres.

The unplanted area will be planted with a cover crop as soon as conditions allow.

Q - Will USACE allow the selected contractor to dewater zone 5 for the purposes of installing plant material?

A - Water control shall be performed by the Contractor to ensure that the water levels in seeded and planted areas are maintained at a level that is not detrimental to the planting without causing any upstream or downstream impacts as stated in Part 2 of the Performance Work Statement in paragraph 2D. The following sentence is added to the end of paragraph 2D, "The Contractor can utilize the low flow pipe to temporarily dewater Zone 5 for the purposes of installing plant material.”

Q - Does the selected contractor need a general contractor's license in the state of North Dakota?

A - A general contractor's license is not a requirement of this contract; however, the Contractor shall also comply with local and State regulations. The Contractor should contact the North Dakota Secretary of State's office for a determination on whether a general contractor's license is required for this project.

Q - In addition to a QCP does USACE expect any other qualified roles for this project, for example, will a CQM-certified person be required to be on-site for the duration of the project?

A - Contractor personnel requirements are included in the performance work statement. A CQM certified person is not required to be on-site for the duration of the project.

Q - Is there a preferred method of seed installation for zones 1-4 and zone 6 (i.e., no-till vs broadcast)?

A - The Performance Work Statement (PWS) doesn’t state the required or preferred method of seed planting. It is left up to the Contractor to determine the best method of planting in order to meet the performance criteria in the

PWS.

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Q - In regard to zone 5, does the USACE have a preference for the type of plant material scheduled for installation?

(i.e., tubers vs plugs vs containerized stock)

A - The Performance Work Statement (PWS) doesn’t state the required or preferred type of planting. It is left up to the Contractor to determine the best method of planting in order to meet the performance criteria in the PWS.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement Part 2, paragraph 2D (page 11), which currently reads:

Water Control: The Contractor shall utilize pumps, ditch plugs, or other means to ensure that the water levels in the seeded areas are maintained at a level that is not detrimental to the seeding without causing any upstream or downstream impacts. The Contractor may use the existing, 8-inch, low-flow pipe through the weir embankment to facilitate site water control. The pipe is designed to drain water from the site at a rate of approximately 1 inch per day.

Is hereby changed to read as follows (change highlighted):

Water Control: The Contractor shall utilize pumps, ditch plugs, or other means to ensure that the water levels in the seeded areas are maintained at a level that is not detrimental to the seeding without causing any upstream or downstream impacts. The Contractor may use the existing, 8-inch, low-flow pipe through the weir embankment to facilitate site water control. The pipe is designed to drain water from the site at a rate of approximately 1 inch per day. The Contractor may utilize the low flow pipe to temporarily dewater Zone 5 for the purposes of installing plant material.

(End of Summary of Changes)