Amendment W912WJ24Q0119-0005.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 responses to questions from industry. Questions/responses #9-12 are applicable to this amendment.

Closing remains July 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Jul-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 W912WJ24Q0119

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Jun-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

10-Jul-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

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912WJ24Q0119

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 an incumbent?

Response 1: This is a new requirement, as such, there is no incumbent.

Question 2: Is the terrain fairly flat or are there steep hills involved?

Response 2: Terrain varies for each required service area. Interested vendors are encouraged to conduct a site visit to fully gauge the scope of work. No post award modifications to an awarded Purchase Order will be considered due to failure to conduct a site visit and view existing site conditions. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure a complete understanding of site conditions prior to submitting a quote.

Question 3: Are there any permits needed for this project?

Response 3: While the US Army Corps of Engineers, New England District does not require any permits, licenses, or certifications outside of what is listed in the solicitation, it is the vendor’s responsibility to confirm that there are no other permits, licenses, or letters of certification required in accordance with any other applicable federal, state, county, or municipal laws, codes or regulations.

Question 4: There are many trees throughout the project area's that are substantially larger than 4" is it your intention to leave them alone or do you want those removed as well?

Response 4: The intention is to leave vegetation including trees greater than 4” as the Performance Work Statement states “Vegetation includes trees less than 4" DBH, native shrubs and grasses as well as invasive species.”

Question 5: The brush and trees located in the stone walls will do heavy damage to our equipment if we have to mulch them down to 3" height is there any lee way on this height in those areas?

Response 5: The Government does not specify how work shall be completed, hand tools and hand work are acceptable if they achieve the requirement of cut height.

Question 6: We were able to view 2 of the 3 dikes 1 of these has a substantial swamp that you want us to cut, first, are cat tail areas off limits federally ? Also this will cause pretty serious damage to the area by putting the equipment through there repeatedly, what will the Government require?

Response 6: Cat-Tail Sedge is a Threatened State Status Species in Massachusetts and has no special federal legal status. The expectation would be to avoid mowing all State and Federally Listed and Protected Species, all other non-protected species are intended to be cut to a height of less than 3”. As stated in the solicitation under Environmental Protection , “The contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.”

Regarding the equipment, there is no expectation of means and methods, hand tools and hand work are acceptable if they achieve the requirement of cut height.

Question 7: How can equipment access sites where the trees are more than 4” DBH?

Response 7: If necessary, Contractors may need to consider hand tools and hand work if equipment is unable to access an area.

Question 8: How is the waste expected to be disposed of where machinery cannot enter, such as by riprap?

Response 8: There is access to the areas next to riprap. Additional photos are included as a separate attachment that shows access. The terrain is varied and maybe sloped in some areas, however, there are previously established entryways. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure a complete understanding of site conditions prior to submitting a quote.

Question 9: The solicitation states the scope of work as cutting/mowing of all items under 4” diameter. Could you clarify if this material is to be cut and left in place or if removal is expected in this pricing?

Response 9: Vegetation can be left in place. The TPOC shall provide that appropriate location to leave any vegeation that is not mowed/mulched for each service location. Larger vegetation shall be limbed and placed in a neat, reasonable pile in accordance with instructions from the Technical Point of Contact.

Question 10: Can the equipment being used be staged on-site overnight in relative vicinity to the work area or will all machinery need to be removed at the end of the day daily?

Response 10: It is permissible to stage equipment overnight, however, the Government is not liable for any damage to equipment left on-site.

Question 11: There are bodies of water encroaching the dike areas well within the 50’ clearing zone request.

Contract documents state all federal laws/regs need to be followed however we will need clarity if typical no-touch buffer zones and wetland rules apply to these scenarios.

Response 11: Clearing shall be in accordance with the requirements as specified in the Performance Work Statement. Federal Standard defined in Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 1110-2-583 authorizes clearing within the designated zones as specified. All other federal laws and/or regulations are still applicable as far as access in or around wetlands. There may be areas that are more suitable for clearing during drier periods rather than after significant rainfall, however, coordination shall be with the Technical Point of Contact.

Question 12: Documents state “Contractor shall confirm locations and size of cutting area with staff before performing to ensure entire work area is complete.” What are the approved means of confirmation?

The provided photos are fairly ambiguous in terms of translating to tangible work zones especially for this volume. Will there be a day or two set aside for area marking/approval?

Response 12: Project staff shall address any concerned areas in the Pre Work Conference as well as through the Period of Performance and mark those areas which maybe unclear to the contractor in flagging tape.

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