Falls Hazard Tree Stewardship IRSC Site Visit Questions and Answers.pdf
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The document is a set of questions and answers from a site visit for the Falls Hazard Tree Stewardship IRSC project, documenting key operational details for a forestry contract in the Malheur National Forest. The site visit clarifies critical aspects of tree removal, including that landings will be determined case-by-case with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), trees within 150 feet of roads (10" DBH and above) must be cut and decked, and small trees (7"-10.9" DBH) can be left undecked after felling. Additional specifications include that junipers posing road hazards must be cut, down material can be moved safely but not processed, and road maintenance will be limited to logger-created damage repairs.
The document provides insights into contract flexibility, noting that volume estimates are non-binding, add-on volume is possible with COR approval, and optional work will be awarded based on funding availability by June 1st, 2027. The project stems from the Falls Fire (anticipated to start in mid-July 2024) and covers areas in Grant and Harney Counties, Oregon, near towns like Hines, Burns, and John Day. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and proposals are due by July 31st, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with the Contracting Officer being Mark Phillipp from the National Stewardship Contracting Branch.
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Falls Hazard Tree Stewardship IRSC Site Visit
7-15-25
Are landing pre-determined?
No, landing will need to be determined on a case-by-case basis working with the COR.
Is there a log length spec?
No due to it being low value material no specified lengths were set.
Is there a top end DIB in the material being decked and left?
No, as long as the deck is safe for the public and slash is dealt with appropriately.
Can small trees (7”-10.9” dbh) be left undecked after felling?
Yes
What are the specs for equipment working on the pavement?
None, as long as the improvements are protected. (Pavement, cattleguards, culverts etc)
Do all trees need to be fell 150 feet from the road on both the uphill and downhill side?
Yes
Do we need to address the juniper?
Junipers that are hazards to the road need to be cut but can be left un-piled.
What about fences?
Only fences in working order will need repaired after operations are completed. No fire damaged fences will need fixed during this contract.
In the event of an IFPL III or IV are waivers likely?
The recommendation will be for waivers to be given, but no guarantees can be made at this time.
Can we close roads for operations?
Most of the fire area is still closed to the public so closing the road shouldn’t be an issue.
Only a few of the two-digit roads are kept open.
Is add-on volume possible?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis working with COR.
Can you high grade material?
Yes, to whichever species or lengths are preferred.
Are we bound to the volume number put into the proposal?
No, it is only an estimate.
When will we know about the award of the optional work?
When funding will allow. No later than June 1st 2027.
Is there a weighted scale for removal in the proposal?
As long as removal is included on some level in the proposal they will all be weighted equally.
What is the definition of a fire damaged tree?
Definition can be found on page one of appendix A.
Are there RHCA and heritage decking areas?
No, there will be no cutting or decking inside these areas. All other areas inside the cutting units can be used to deck material.
When did the fire start?
Mid July 2024
Do all trees need to be cut within 150 of the road?
Yes, above 10” DBH.
Is skidding outside the unit acceptable?
Yes, with COR approval.
Can you go around the back of ATP’s so you don’t have the need to lowboy equipment around them?
Yes, work with your COR for approvals, but some ATP’s were purposely left with corridors to move equipment up the road without the use of lowboys or going out of the unit.
Do you need to included the green acres in your bid?
Yes
Is dead cambium used to determine if a tree needs to be cut?
No, only the definition found on page one of appendix A.
Does down material need to stary in place?
Material can be moved to safely to conduct work, but down material is not included in this contract and will not need to be piled or processed.
How does the road package work with timber subject to agreement?
Limited additional maintenance such as that on a traditional timber sale. Only logger created damage will need to be repaired. Possible rocking or dust abatement if meeting the T-specs requirement.
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