124151 O3 Addendum Three Q&A SPB 26.docx

This Solicitation Addendum Three Questions and Answers document addresses inquiries related to the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission's tree clearing project at Merritt Reservoir State Recreational Area. The solicitation (Number 124151 O3) seeks qualified contractors to clear approximately 216.6 acres of eastern red cedar, Rocky Mountain juniper, and ponderosa pine through mulching and cutting/piling methods. The addendum clarifies that additional contractors may submit bids regardless of whether their names appear on the original bid meeting sheet, and that the solicitation opening date is February 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The project must be completed by June 30, 2027, with no specific acre completion requirement by July 31, 2026. Contractors are responsible only for cutting and mulching operations; the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission will handle pile burning either directly or through a separate contractor. Work is restricted to slopes of 35 percent or less, with slope maps to be provided to the awarded contractor. Questions regarding Secretary of State registration clarify that foreign entity registration is required after Intent to Award notification but before contract execution.

Key operational specifications defined in the addendum indicate that all cedar trees 20 feet tall or less must be mulched, while taller cedar may be either mulched or cut and piled; all pine trees 6 feet or less must be mulched. Tree removal is limited to mulching or cutting at ground level with piling—whole root ball removal is prohibited. The addendum confirms that Skidder Bros, observed working in adjacent areas under different contracts, poses no scheduling conflict as their current contract expired June 30, 2026, with no renewals. No specific funding sources, pricing structures, or set-aside designations are addressed in this addendum; these details are contained in the original solicitation documents. The addendum emphasizes that all contractors must review the State Purchasing Bureau website for additional addenda or amendments to ensure bid compliance with the complete solicitation package.