124026 O3 List of Responders SPB 34.docx

This is a Solicitation List of Respondents document issued by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) for Cedar Tree Clearing for Firebreaks at Wapiti Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The project requires a qualified contractor to remove eastern red cedar trees across 44.8 acres, with specific requirements for 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 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 were due January 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2026, with work commencing immediately after contract finalization.

Three responsive proposals were submitted by W.E. Arbor Solutions LLC, R7 Customs LLC, and Midwest Land Improvement LLC. The evaluation will be primarily cost-based, with the State reserving the right to consider previous contract performance and resident disabled veteran preferences. Contractors must demonstrate adequate manpower and equipment capable of handling 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 must complete all work to specification with corrections required at no additional cost. The solicitation includes potential set-aside considerations for Nebraska-based businesses and resident disabled veterans under Nebraska Revised Statutes 73-107.