Amendment W912WJ24Q0035-0003.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

Amendment is necessary to provide a response to a question from industry. Question/response #21 is applicable to this amendment.

Closing remains January 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

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 18-Jan-2024

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 W912WJ24Q0035

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-Jan-2024

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

18-Jan-2024

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

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W912WJ24Q0035

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: Is there a site visit scheduled for this project?

RESPONSE 1: A site visit will be conducted on January 12, 2024 at 10:00 am Eastern. Anyone interested in joining the site visit should report to the entrance gate on S. Veshire Road, Veshire, VT lat 43.918818, long -

72.286197. See maps for vicinity and entrance locations.

Vendors that cannot attend this site visit but are interested in viewing the site will need to make alternate arrangements per the revised Performance Work Statement.

QUESTION 2: Is it correct that wood and brush is staying on-site with no hauling or chipping required?

RESPONSE 2: That is correct, all felled trees/brush will be stockpiled on-site. No hauling or chipping is required.

QUESTION 3: Are the cut boundaries marked already?

RESPONSE 3: No, the cut boundaries are not marked.

Question 4: There are monitoring wells located throughout the area. What is the Contractor’s responsibility for these wells? Is there a map available that shows the location of wells and other features?

Response 4: The awarded Contractor shall avoid and protect monitoring wells during clearing activities. A map will be posted with the amendment depicting the location of monitoring wells and other features that may impact activities.

Question 5: What happens if the Contractor’s equipment is still on-site when the roads are posted for weight limits in the spring? Will equipment need to be left until the postings are removed?

Response 5: The Contractor is responsible for any coordination required to move equipment if roads are posted with weight limits. Coordination shall be with the applicable governing authority for the involved road(s).

Question 6: Can an access/skidder road be created to access the Green Crow Borrow Area from South Veshire Road?

Response 6: Yes, an access/skidder road can be created to access the Green Crow Borrow Area if is on Greatwoods property (see sheet C-1 and C-5 for property identification). The access plan/path shall be submitted to the Government Techincal Point of Contact for review and approval prior to created this road. No access to the Green Crow Borrow Area shall be permitted from the VAST Trail/Parker Road intersection as this is not within the site property. No vehicles or equiment may access the Green Crow Borrow Area from the Parker Road via the VAST Trail.

Question 7: Is clearing along the VAST trail allowed as needed to provide access for larger felling equipment to the Green Crow Borrow Area from the Site Proper?

Response 7: Yes, clearing is permitted on Greatwoods property (land where Green Crow Borrow Area is located identified on Sheet C-1 and C-5) or Dwight Hill Forest LLC property (land where other sites are located identified on Sheet C-1 and C-5) only and the VAST trail cannot be blocked or made inaccessible to snowmobiles.

Question 8: Can the Vast Trail be closed to the public while contractor is actively clearing? If not, who is liable for snowmobilers utilizing the trail during active clearing?

Response 8: No, the trail cannot be closed and the contractor shall post signs in both directions to provide notice of active work along that section of the trail. The Government will also perform outreach to the local VAST contacts to notify them of work in the area.

Question 9: What are the stockpile requirements? Final timber lengths? Separate brush and log piles?

Response 9: Stockpiles should be neat, stable, and orderly. Maximum timber length is 25 feet. Brush and logs shall be stockpiled separately.

Question 10: Are the stockpile locations shown on the plan negotiable?

Response 10: Yes, locations can be adjusted, however, stockpiles shall not block access roads or the VAST trail.

Question 11: Is there a bid form such as a landscaping excel spreadsheet that needs to be included with the bid package?

Response 11: There is no schedule or spreadsheet that is required to be submitted with a quote. Interested vendors shall submit their pricing as a lump sum (1 Job) price on the contract line item as included on page 4 of the solicitation.

Question 12: What is the difference between the period of performance (100 days from contract award) and the April 14th deadline?

Response 12: All work shall be completed within 100 days from contract award. All felling operations shall be completed before April 14, 2024. Felled trees may be stacked and managed after the April 14th date.

Question 13: Are Davis Bacon Wage Rates applicable to this work?

Response 13: The wage determinations included with the solicitation are applicable to this work, however, as the work is classified as a service, Service Contract Act Wage Determinations are applicable rather than Davis Bacon (Construction Act Wage Determinations).

Question 14: Is access to the area or the area within the property plowed? Is there a service that plows the access after every storm?

Response 14: The area within the site and access from South Veshire Road is NOT plowed. The access road up to the snowmobile trail may be plowed; however, bidders should be aware that the gravel road is rough. If plowing requirements are anticipated, vendors should include these costs in their quoted price.

Question 15: Are there any overhead power lines in the vicinity?

Response 15: There are power lines along South Veshire Rd, however, there are no overhead power lines on-site within the limits of clearing.

Question 16: Do you have a map showing the location of underground shafts?

Response 16: A map will be included with the amendment that shows the historical features of the site, to include underground workings.

Question 17: Is the awarded Contractor responsible for the layout of the clearing limits?

Response 17: Yes, GPS/CAD files will be provided to the awarded Contractor. The clearing limits will be marked with assistance provided by the Government prior to the start of clearing activities.

Question 18: Are there any restrictions (low temps and frozen ground) or permits required for clearing areas that are in or around wetlands?

Response 18: Given the limited time window for the work, the Contractor shall use best management practices to minimize impacts to wetlands while performing work within the allocated time window. Wetland permits are not required.

Question 19: What are the erosion and sediment control requirements? Is there an assumed linear footage for bid purposes?

Response 19: Vendors should assume up to 2,000 linear feet of 9-inch diameter biodegradable straw wattles, or approved equivalent, will be required to protect Ely Brook and other wetland areas on-site. Performance Work Statement is also revised.

Question 20: Can clearing work be performed on weekends or holidays?

Response 20: Clearing work may be performed on the weekends in areas outside of the VAST trail when coordinated in advance with the Techincal Point of Contact. No work shall be performed on Government holidays.

Question 21: Are trees to be limbed before stacking or just stacked with limbs still attached in maximum 25’ lengths?

Response 21: Limbing is necessary to safely manage and create neat piles. Resulting piles will need to be ready for chipping (outside the scope of this contract).

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