124026 O3 Addendum Three Schedule of Events.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum Three containing a revised schedule of events issued by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission for cedar tree clearing services at Wapiti Wildlife Management Area. The project requires removal of eastern red cedar trees across 44.8 acres to create firebreaks in designated work zones, with contractors responsible for cutting trees at or below ground level, relocating downed trees beyond boundaries, and managing debris to facilitate prescribed burns. A mandatory solicitation conference was held on December 18, 2025, in North Platte, Nebraska, with written questions due by December 24, 2025, and responses posted by December 31, 2025. Electronic proposals are due January 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The revised schedule of events indicates a contract award date of January 28, 2026, with a contract start date of February 2, 2026, and the work term extending through June 30, 2026.

Contractors must demonstrate adequate manpower and equipment capable of moving large trees in steep Loess Canyons terrain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $2,000,000 in general aggregate liability and $1,000,000 in commercial automobile liability. The evaluation will be primarily cost-based, with the State reserving the right to consider previous contract performance and resident disabled veteran preferences. Contractors are responsible for repairing any fence damage during operations and must complete all work to specification, with any deficiencies corrected at no additional cost to the State. Set-aside considerations may apply for Nebraska-based businesses, specifically resident disabled veterans and businesses located in designated enterprise zones under Nebraska Revised Statutes 73-107. No specific budget range is provided in the solicitation; pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process.