124026 O3 Addendum Two Q&A.docx

This is Solicitation Addendum Two containing Questions and Answers for a cedar tree clearing service contract issued by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. The project involves removing eastern red cedar trees across 44.8 acres at Wapiti Wildlife Management Area to create firebreaks, with work required within designated zones in steep Loess Canyons terrain. The solicitation required a mandatory bidders' conference on December 18, 2025, in North Platte, Nebraska, with written questions due by December 24, 2025. Electronic proposals are due January 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with the contract term running through June 30, 2026. The addendum addresses three key operational questions: contractors are permitted to cut barbed wire fences to facilitate equipment access provided fences are repaired immediately to prevent cattle from accessing restricted paddocks; dirt work to improve equipment access is generally discouraged to minimize property disturbance, though exceptions may be considered if unexpected conditions arise during tree removal; and the property will remain open to the public throughout the project duration, with the State providing only a press release notification rather than implementing site closures or formal public safety protocols.

The evaluation will be primarily cost-based, with the State reserving consideration of previous contract performance and resident disabled veteran preferences. Contractors must provide proof of adequate manpower and equipment capable of managing 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 incurred during tree removal operations, and any work failing to meet specifications must be corrected at no additional cost to the State. The specific budget range or funding source is not detailed in the addendum, with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process.