124150 O3 Addendum One SPB 27.docx

This Solicitation Addendum One establishes the revised schedule of events for the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission's tree clearing contract at Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area. The solicitation (Number 124150 O3) requires bidders to clear 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, with intent to attend submissions due by January 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Written questions from attendees must be submitted by January 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The electronic solicitation opening will occur via Webex on February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with the state emphasizing that bidders are solely responsible for uploading electronic files by the deadline and no exceptions will be made for technology issues. The contract is scheduled to commence March 9, 2026, and conclude June 30, 2027, with an intent to award by February 20, 2026.

All submissions must be uploaded through the designated ShareFile links provided in the addendum. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and may conduct reference and credit checks. Contractors must 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 require Nebraska Game & Parks Commission staff inspection prior to payment. Per-acre pricing will serve as the basis for contract valuation, and work must be performed under dry or frozen ground conditions to minimize environmental impact and protect sensitive habitats including Western Prairie Fringed Orchid, Northern Long-eared Bat, and Whooping Crane habitat.