124150 O3 Addendum One SPB 27.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum One document issued by the State of Nebraska, Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC), revising the schedule of events for the Tree Clearing at Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area contract opportunity (Solicitation Number 124150 O3). The project involves removing Eastern Red Cedar and Rocky Mountain Juniper trees across approximately 4,262.5 acres at the Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area in Cherry County, with primary removal methods including mulching and cutting and piling 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. The revised schedule indicates that the last day to submit intent to attend the solicitation conference is January 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, the last day to submit written questions is January 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and the electronic solicitation opening via Webex is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract term runs from March 9, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an intent to award on February 20, 2026. Bidders must submit electronic files through the designated ShareFile link by the opening date and time, with the State noting that no exceptions will be made for technology issues.

The solicitation requires contractors to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate, and Commercial Automobile Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit. Contract valuation will be based on per-acre pricing submitted by bidders, with work to be performed under dry or frozen ground conditions. The State will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and reserves the right to conduct reference and credit checks. Preference may be given to resident disabled veterans or businesses in designated enterprise zones if all other factors are equal. Completed work areas must be at least 200 acres in size and require Nebraska Game & Parks Commission staff inspection prior to payment. Contractors may exchange merchantable timber for a decreased per-acre thinning rate, with materials to be removed by the contract end date. The project includes specific environmental restrictions protecting Western Prairie Fringed Orchid, Northern Long-eared Bat, and Whooping Crane habitat.