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 (NGPC). The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to remove eastern red cedar trees across 44.8 acres at Wapiti Wildlife Management Area to create firebreaks. The project requires cutting trees at or below ground level within 150-300 feet of firelines, relocating downed trees beyond designated boundaries, and managing debris to facilitate prescribed burns in steep terrain. A mandatory bidders' conference was held 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. The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2026, with work commencing immediately after contract finalization.

The addendum addresses three critical questions regarding site operations and equipment access. Contractors are permitted to cut barbed wire fences on the property to improve equipment access, provided fences are repaired immediately to prevent cattle from entering restricted paddocks during the growing season. Dirt work to improve equipment access is generally discouraged as the State aims to minimize property disturbance and maintain natural conditions, though exceptions may be considered if unexpected situations arise during tree removal. The property will remain open to the public throughout the project duration; while NGPC may issue a press release notifying the public of tree removal activities, no site closure or formal public safety measures will be implemented. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and will be responsible for any fence repairs and ensuring all work meets specifications, with corrections required at no additional cost if standards are not met.