124150-O3 Cost Sheet Updated.xlsx

This is a cost sheet for a tree clearing service contract issued by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) for the Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area. The project involves removing Eastern Red Cedar and Rocky Mountain Juniper trees 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 exceeding 20 feet in height with greater than 6-inch diameter at breast height. The project also includes fuel reduction efforts across 18.9 acres and a 200-foot boundary treatment spanning 22.4 acres. The solicitation opened January 8, 2026, with a mandatory bidders' conference scheduled for January 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Merritt Reservoir State Recreational Area, and attendance is required for bid eligibility. Proposals are due February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with the State intending to award on February 20, 2026. The contract term runs from March 9, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

The cost sheet establishes a per-acre pricing structure for contract valuation, with all line items currently showing zero cost per acre and zero subtotals, indicating rates are to be determined by bidder proposals. Contractors may exchange merchantable timber for a decreased per-acre rate, with materials required to be removed by contract completion. Completed work areas must be at least 200 acres and require Nebraska Game & Parks Commission staff inspection prior to payment authorization. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance 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. Work must be performed under dry or frozen ground conditions to minimize environmental impact, with specific environmental protections for Western Prairie Fringed Orchid, Northern Long-eared Bat, and Whooping Crane habitat. The State will award to the lowest responsible bidder and may provide preference to resident disabled veterans or businesses located in designated enterprise zones if all other factors are equal.