124150 O3 Addendum Two SPB 28.docx

This is Solicitation Addendum Number Two for a tree clearing service contract issued by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC). The solicitation covers tree clearing services at Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area in Cherry County, Nebraska, involving removal of Eastern Red Cedar and Rocky Mountain Juniper trees measuring 18 inches and taller across approximately 4,262.5 acres, comprising 3,965.1 acres of grasslands and 297.4 acres of woodlands. Primary removal methods include mulching, with cutting and piling permitted for trees over 20 feet tall with greater than 6-inch diameter at breast height. The project includes fuel reduction efforts and a 200-foot boundary treatment. A mandatory solicitation conference was held on January 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Merritt Reservoir State Recreational Area, with attendance required for bid submission. The solicitation opened on January 8, 2026, with bids due on 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. This addendum, effective January 23, 2026, updates the cost sheet to list Woodlands instead of Wetlands as a scope change.

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. 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. Per-acre pricing will serve as the basis for contract valuation. Work must be performed under dry or frozen ground conditions to minimize environmental impact. Contractors may exchange merchantable timber for a decreased per-acre thinning rate, with materials to be removed by contract end. Completed work areas must be at least 200 acres in size and require NGPC staff inspection prior to payment. The project includes specific environmental restrictions protecting Western Prairie Fringed Orchid, Northern Long-eared Bat, and Whooping Crane habitat.