Amendment W912WJ23Q0143-0004.pdf

W13G8632025071

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

Amendment is necessary to provide a response to a question from industry. Question/response #13 is applicable to this amendment.

Closing remains September 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Sep-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 W912WJ23Q0143

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Sep-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

15-Sep-2023

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912WJ23Q0143

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Question 1: Are there any pictures of the location?

Repsonse 1: There is a site map included with the solicitation. There are no aerial photos of the location to provide scope of the work. This is a forestry clearing requirement, therefore, interested vendors are encouraged to visit the site to understand the nature of the scope of work.

Question 2: Is there an approximate idea of how many trees there are at the location?

Response 2: The Government does not have an estimate of the number of trees. The requirement is for clearing of trees, shrubs, brush, etc. from the location with the perimeter marked on site. Interested vendors are encouraged to visit the site to understand the nature of the scope of work.

Question 3: Is tree grinding acceptable?

Response 3: Tree grinding, or any type of tree mulching is not acceptable as the requirement is for the removal of all wood, woody vegetation, and debris (chips) off site for dispoal.

Question 4: Is stump grinding acceptable? If you remove stumps it leaves a crater that would need to be filled in.

Can stumps be ground below surface level? Is the intent to bring fill material on-site to fill holes from stumps?

Response 4: Stump grinding is not acceptable. Requirement is for the stumps to be removed from the ground in their entirety. Stumps shall be disposed of off site and no material will be required to be brought on site to fill holes.

Question 5: Is it acceptable to leave wood chips on site?

Response 5: No, forestry mulching of trees and vegetation would not meet the requirement of the Performance Work Statement. Therefore, there should be no wood chips. All materials on site or generated on site shall be removed from Government property and disposed of in accordance with the requirements.

Question 6: Do rocks need to be removed from the site?

Response 6: Please refer to the solicitation, page 11, Part 2, Execution, 2. Stump and Debris Removal.

Question 7: Does the land need to be flattened completely?

Response 7: Please refer to the solicitation, page 11-12, Part 2, Execution, 3. Site Restoration.

Question 8: Do areas have to be filled in with soil/earth where there is none?

Response 8: Please refer to the responses to questions 4 and 7.

Question 9: Do we need to plant grass everywhere?

Response 9: Please refer to the solicitation, page 11-12, Part 2, Execution, 3. Site Restoration.

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Question 10: Is erosion control matting and silt fencing required? Where?

Response 10: Please refer to the solicitation, page 11-12, Part 2, Execution, 3. Site Restoration.

Question 11: Where is mulch hay required?

Response 11: Please refer to the solicitation, page 11-12, Part 2, Execution, 3. Site Restoration.

Question 12: Do the trees have to be uprooted or do they just have to be ground? How low do you want them to be ground?

Response 12: Please refer to the response provided in a previous amendment (question/response 4).

Question 13: Can debris and stumps be burned on site if this work is completed in the winter months with snow cover?

Response 13: Debris and stumps can be burned on site with a minimum of three (3) inches of snow cover, no foreseeable fire concerns, and in conformance with state and local open burning regulations. Ash piles can be graded in at the completion of burning. All unburned materials/debris shall be removed from Government property and disposed of in accordance with the requirements.

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