Q&A-7_053119.docx

Solicitation Number: 1224H819R0002 Allegheny National Forest Non-Native Invasive Plant Treatment IDIQ Addendum 7 – Questions and Answers 5/31/2019

1. Question – How large of material is going to be masticated with equipment?

Answer – Maximum size is 6 inches diameter at breast height (DBH) with most being less than that at around 4 inches DBH. When target trees get closer to 6 inches, mastication with the type of equipment shown in Q&A 5 addendum, work becomes less efficient and harder on the equipment so another method of treatment such as hack and squirt maybe used. As listed in section 490 of the solicitation, equipment with at least 100 horsepower and high-flow hydraulics capable of adequately operating a brush cutting head is what is needed. As a reminder this type of equipment can be rented, in the Q&A 5 picture is equipment that was rented from Bobcat of Erie. Note: this not an endorsement of any particular business over another, just an example.