124026 O3 Addendum One-Attachment A.pdf.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum One issued by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) for Cedar Tree Clearing for Firebreaks at Wapiti Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The solicitation requires qualified contractors to remove eastern red cedar trees across 44.8 acres, with trees to be cut at or below ground level within 150-300 feet of firelines and relocated downed trees beyond designated boundaries to facilitate prescribed burns in the Loess Canyons terrain. A mandatory bidders conference was held on December 18, 2025, in North Platte, Nebraska. Written questions were due by December 24, 2025, with responses posted by December 31, 2025. Electronic proposals are due January 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The contract will commence upon execution and conclude on June 30, 2026, with work to begin immediately after contract finalization. This addendum, effective December 19, 2025, replaces Map F in Attachment A with a detailed version providing more information about the cedar tree clearing service area.

The evaluation will be primarily cost-based, with the State reserving the right to consider previous contract performance and resident disabled veteran preferences. The solicitation includes potential set-aside considerations for Nebraska-based businesses, specifically mentioning preferences for resident disabled veterans and businesses located in designated enterprise zones under Nebraska Revised Statutes 73-107. Contractors must demonstrate adequate manpower and equipment capable of moving large trees in steep terrain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in general aggregate liability and $1,000,000 in commercial automobile liability. Contractors are responsible for repairing any fence damage during tree removal operations, and failure to meet specifications will require return and correction at no additional cost. No specific budget range is explicitly stated in the available documents.