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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 above numbered solicitation for Westbank and Vicinity (WBV), Hurricane Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) Mitigation, BLH-Dry Protected Side Restoration, Avondale Gardens, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is hereby amended as show n on the continuation pages.

Bid Opening date of 15 September 2016 is 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 02-Sep-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 W912P8-16-B-0041

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Aug-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

02-Sep-2016

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USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

7400 LEAKE AVE.

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W912P8 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION 31 11 00.10 12

1. Page 9, paragraph 3.3.1.2. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following therefore:

“3.3.1.2 Clearing

Clearing, unless otherwise specified, shall consist of the complete removal above the ground surface of all trees, stumps, down timber snags, brush, vegetation, old piling, loose stone, abandoned structures, fencing, and similar debris. Fences and gates within the planting area shall be removed during clearing activity. Existing gates within the corridors shall be maintained and locked.”

2. Page 10, paragraph 3.3.4. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following

“3.3.4 Invasive/Nuisance Plant Eradication Plan

Forty five (45) days prior to initial aerial herbicidal treatment, the Contractor shall submit an “Invasive/Nuisance Plant Eradication Plan.” In general, the Contractor shall include the schedule, chemical, application rates and methods, equipment, format of the monitoring reports, and an expected success rate per application with proposed changes in subsequent applications to achieve contract requirements. Subsequent applications will be modified as needed based on actual herbicidal success obtained. Three (3) printed copies and seven (7) electronic copy (in PDF format on CDs) shall be submitted. This plan, at a minimum, shall contain the following information:

(a) The Contractor's proposed methodology for conducting the mechanical clearing of invasive and nuisance plant species (see paragraph "Mechanical Removal and Clearing").

This discussion shall include the proposed equipment to be used, the proposed method of disposing of vegetative debris generated, and the proposed sequencing of key activities.

(b) The Contractor's proposed methodology for applying herbicides to eradicate invasive and nuisance plant species. This discussion shall include the proposed application equipment and methods along with the proposed herbicides that will be utilized, including brands/types of herbicides, herbicide concentrations and application rates, adjuvants to be employed, and indicator (marker) dyes to be employed.

(c) Copies of the herbicide manufacturer's label and material safety data sheet for each of the herbicides and marker dyes that the Contractor intends to utilize.

(d) Copy of the Contractor's Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator license.

(e) An activity hazard analysis.

(f) Environmental protection procedures.

(g) Spill containment procedures.

(h) Herbicide residue and container disposal procedures.

(i) Non-compliance reporting and response procedures.”

3. Page 11, paragraph 3.3.5. Delete the 1st paragraph preceding subparagraph (a) in its entirety and substitute the following therefore:

“The Contractor shall conduct thorough monitoring inspections of all the areas planted and other areas within the project boundaries to determine the success of the Contractor's invasive and nuisance plant species removal and eradication efforts. The Contractor shall use the inspection/monitoring grids established by the Contractor to estimate the average percent cover accounted for by invasive and nuisance plant species within the project boundaries (see paragraph Section 32 93 00, paragraph "Inspection/Monitoring Grid"). The Contractor shall prepare and submit an invasive/nuisance plant eradication monitoring report following the completion of each inspection. Three (3) printed copies and one (1) electronic copy (in MS Word format for the narrative report, and including MS Excel format spreadsheets containing the inspection/monitoring data) shall be submitted. Each report shall contain the following information:”

4. Page 13. Add the following new paragraph as:

“3.6 ACCESS

Access across the Unnamed Canal A to the West Planting Area is shown on the drawings.

The Contractor shall investigate the crossing and determine if the crossing is suitable for the Contractor’s proposed equipment. Should the Contractor decide to alter the existing crossing, a submittal shall be made that includes a description of the modification with detail drawings.

The Contractor shall not commence modifications until the submittal is approved. Should the Contractor decide to construct an alternate crossing, the new crossing shall be submitted to the Government with sufficient details for review and approval. Neither a modification to the existing crossing or construction of an alternate location shall reduce the current area of flow.

If either a modification or alternate construction is proposed, the Contractor shall provide details to show no loss in current flow carrying capacity of the Unnamed Canal A. Temporary crossing with fill placed in the canal coupled with bypass pumps of standby equipment to remove fill will not be allowed.”

SECTION 32 93 00

Page 12, paragraph 3.2.1. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following

“3.2.1 Initial Plantings

The Contractor shall install (plant) the canopy and midstory species in accordance with the planting list provided on the contract drawings. Consideration shall be made by the Contractor to place plants according to the "wet condition" of the area once the mechanical clearing and ditching, if exercised, is installed."

DRAWINGS

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Avondale Gardens W912P8-16-B-0041 Responses to Contractor Questions

1) The planting lists for tree species are selected for a BLH-Dry environment however the site is highly prone to frequent flooding and substantial water retention. Is filling the planting areas prior to planting being considered to prevent near complete loss of planted trees? If not will there be any consideration to using tree species that are more adept at handling frequently flooded or even over-topped conditions?

Response: Filling of the planting area prior to planting is not a consideration. Planting lists were coordinated with multiple agencies with attention to existing conditions at the site, required species to meet mitigation requirements, and discussion on effect of mechanical clearing and possible ditching to achieve a platform that allows successful contract execution.

2) The project area uses a series of drainage and water control structures to regularly remove excess rain/storm water, have the legalities of applying the areal herbicide been evaluated given the likelihood of runoff into adjacent properties and possible effects on vegetation and livestock?

Response: Contractor shall match herbicide proposal to hydrologic conditions of the project site. Commercial suppliers include herbicides for both wet and dry placement.

Wet application includes consideration for drainage into adjacent open water areas.

3) Is there a recent elevation survey of the planting areas that you can add to the design and plans for the project?

Response: As no grading was desired to achieve mitigation credit (especially considering invasive seed source that could be activated with a grading effort), surveys were not included for the project. Older LiDAR surveys were used to confirm flow patterns.

4) There are cows present throughout the limits of the project. Who is responsible for removal of these animals prior to work commencing? What is the final disposition intent for these animals upon completion of the project?

Response: The owner of the cows has been contacted and they will be removed prior to initial planting.

5) There appears to be existing fencing and gates within the project limits. What are the Government's expectations for these items? Is it the intent to require the Contractor to remove & replace the fencing and gates or removal only?

Response: Per SECTION 31 11 00.10 12, paragraph 3.3.1.2, Fences and gates within the planting area or corridors that effect clearing or mowing operations shall be removed during clearing activity. Existing gates within the corridors shall be maintained and locked.

6) Will the Contractor's project personnel (Superintendent, QC, SSHO) be required to remain on-site during periods of no activity for the duration of the contract?

Response: Appropriate Contractor personnel (Superintendent, QC, SSHO) will be required to be on site during all times when work is being performed and in addition as necessary to perform all required monitoring, testing, maintenance, etc. as indicated in the plans and specifications. Presence at the site beyond these requirements will be at the Contractor's discretion.

7) When referring to Section 32 93 00, Part 2.4 "Plant Stakes", is there a requirement for the wooden stakes to be treated or untreated? If treated, what is the treatment specification desired?

Response: No additional treatment is required beyond the currently identified fluorescent orange paint identified in paragraph 3.2.3 of section 32 93 00.

8) The Optional Work (OW) items listed under the Bidding Schedule defines CLINs 0012 (Mowing - OW) and 0013 (Additional Herbicide Applications - OW) with their respective quantities. Will these optional work items, if exercised, encompass additional area(s) of work outside the project limits or is it intended to serve as a maintenance provision to the area within the project limits?

Response: The optional work items are intended to serve as a maintenance provision to the area within the project limits.

9) We are reviewing the subject bid at present and would like to seek clarification on the Certified Forester’s License requirement as stated in 1.8.3 section 32 93 00 page 8.

We have been and remain a current licensed Louisiana General Contractor, Commercial Landscape Horticulturist, Irrigation, Arborist and Ground Chemical Pesticide Applicator. In order to perform the scope of 960 acres of tree planting are we required to have the Certified Forester’s License?

Response: Contractor or Contractor’s representative shall be certified per current specifications.

10) The specs call for all to be fertilized and seeded yet the schedule only calls for 45 acres of fertilizing and seeding.

Response: The fertilizing and seeding is only needed on the corridors surrounding the planting areas as indicated in Section 32 92 19.00 12, paragraph 1.1 Scope.

11) There are a lot of specs in the package for concrete, steel and their associated requirements. I can find nowhere where we will be doing any concrete or steel work.

Response: The information in the specs for concrete and steel are part of the Construction Control Manual provided. It is intended as a guide for the Quality Control and Quality Assurance process. The Construction Control Manual is a guide for all MVN Construction projects and, as such, not amended for each project specific features.

12) The Solicitation states that the contract duration is 1050 days and if optional work (OW) is awarded an additional 780 days will be added to contract completion date (CCD). Will the prime contractor be required to maintain on site staff to include the superintendent, SSHO, QC, and QC staff full time during the entire CCD even during downtimes?

Response: Appropriate Contractor personnel (Superintendent, QC, SSHO) will be required to be on site during all times when work is being performed and in addition as necessary to perform all required monitoring, testing, maintenance, etc. as indicated in the plans and specifications. Presence at the site beyond these requirements will be at the Contractor's discretion.

13) Are electronic bids acceptable?

Response: No

14) Should hardcopy bids be mailed to the address provided on the SF1442 in box 7 Issued By?

Response: Yes

15) Are bids to be opened publicly?

Response: Yes

16) If bids are to be opened publicly, please provide address of bid opening location.

Response: Room 184. Look for sign on door at day of bid opening for exact location.

17) Respectfully request the RFI deadline be extended.

Response: The RFI deadline will not be extended.

18) Does the government anticipate extensive dewatering requirements?

Response: Extensive dewatering is not expected. If unwatering is needed, ditching will be exercised in the Option. Length and location of ditching, if exercised, will be determined in the post mechanically cleared footprint.

19) If optional work is exercised:

a. Will herbicide application be by ground or aerial?

Response: Herbicide application post planting shall be made from the ground (Section 31 11 00.10 12, paragraph 3.2.2).

b. Will planting need to include mechanical clearing &mowing poles?

Response: If an area has to be replanted (within the existing project footprint) it will be mowed similar to the initial planting. Mowing poles will be maintained for the life of the contract, including time added during the exercise of options. Mowing poles should not be disturbed during execution of optional work (if exercised).

20) Will there be a mowing pole and plant location tolerance if a tree stump is present?

Response: The fourth paragraph of 3.2.1 of SECTION 32 93 00 allows deviation for plant locations. A stump is good cause for a variation of this grid. Equally, mowing poles would be field adjusted to allow placement except that the adjustment must not be made into the path of the tractor.

21) When the project is stopped on 15 Dec. 2017, it shows there will not be any activity until 01 May 2018, will you require a staff to be on site during that 4 month stoppage?

Response: Appropriate Contractor personnel (Superintendent, QC, SSHO) will be required to be on site during all times when work is being performed and in addition as necessary to perform all required monitoring, testing, maintenance, etc. as indicated in the plans and specifications. Presence at the site beyond these requirements will be at the Contractor's discretion.

22) Will the National Certified Forester be required to be on site full time during the initial planting sequence/time?

Response: The National Certified Forester is expected to be on site during the planting operations.