124150 O3 Addendum One SPB 27.docx

This Solicitation Addendum One, issued by the State of Nebraska through the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, revises the schedule of events for a tree clearing service contract at Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area in Cherry County. The project involves removing Eastern Red Cedar and Rocky Mountain Juniper trees 18 inches and taller across approximately 4,262.5 acres, including 3,965.1 acres of grasslands and 297.4 acres of woodlands, with primary removal methods utilizing mulching and cutting/piling for larger trees. The 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 schedule establishes a deadline of January 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time to submit intent to attend the conference, January 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time as the last day for written questions, and February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time for electronic bid submission via ShareFile and Webex. The contract period runs from March 9, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an intended award date of February 20, 2026, and the State will award to the lowest responsible bidder.

The solicitation requires bidders 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. Completed work areas must be at least 200 acres in size and subject to Nebraska Game & Parks Commission staff inspection prior to payment. Per-acre pricing will serve as the basis for contract valuation, with contractors permitted to exchange merchantable timber for reduced per-acre thinning rates provided materials are removed by the contract end date. Work must be performed under dry or frozen ground conditions to minimize environmental impact. The State reserves the right to conduct reference and credit checks and may provide preference to resident disabled veterans or businesses located in designated enterprise zones if all other factors are equal. Bidders are responsible for monitoring the State Purchasing Bureau website for all addenda and amendments, and no exceptions will be made for technology issues related to electronic file uploads.