124150 O3 Addendum One SPB 27.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum One for the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) that revises the schedule of events for a tree clearing service contract at Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area in Cherry County, Nebraska. The project involves removing Eastern Red Cedar and Rocky Mountain Juniper trees 18 inches and taller across approximately 4,262.5 acres, utilizing primary removal methods of mulching with cutting and piling permitted for larger trees. A mandatory solicitation conference is scheduled for January 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Merritt Reservoir State Recreational Area, with attendance required for bid eligibility. The revised procurement schedule establishes a deadline of January 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time for submitting intent to attend the conference, January 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time for submitting written questions, and February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time for electronic bid submission via ShareFile and Webex. The State intends to award the contract on February 20, 2026, with contract performance running from March 9, 2026, to June 30, 2027. All electronic bid submissions must be uploaded by the opening date and time, with the State noting that exceptions will not be made for technology issues.

The State will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and may conduct reference and credit checks. Bidders must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, and Commercial Automobile Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit. Preference may be given to resident disabled veterans or businesses located in designated enterprise zones if all other factors are equal. The cost structure is based on per-acre pricing established through a cost sheet, with completed work areas required to be at least 200 acres in size and subject to NGPC staff inspection prior to payment. Contractors may exchange merchantable timber for a decreased per-acre thinning rate, provided materials are removed by contract end. Work must be performed under dry or frozen ground conditions to minimize environmental impact and protect designated habitat areas for Western Prairie Fringed Orchid, Northern Long-eared Bat, and Whooping Crane species. Bidders are responsible for checking the State Purchasing Bureau website for all addenda and amendments to the solicitation.