C05f_Questions 20260810.pdf

12443926Q0170-0002 Tree removal - Fullerton Lake Recreation Area - Calcasieu RD, LA

Questions:

7/28/2026

1. Is ISA Certification required? A review of state and federal laws and local policy has determined that ISA certification is not required. This requirement is removed from this solicitation. Please see revised performance work statement attached: C05a_PWS_Revised 20260730.

2. Can one person serve as the project manager and Licensed Arborist? Yes

8/10/2026

3. Can the Government provide an estimated or confirmed tree count, or a range sufficient for offerors to price the felling and removal scope with confidence?

Standing dead hazard trees (snags): 72 (Marked)

Standing live hazard trees non-sweetgum: 8

Sweet Gums: 110

Stumps: 167

Approximate Down logs: 500

There are 72 snags marked but there are more that need to be removed. They can be spotted from the road in the campground. If I had to estimate there are probably around 70-80 snags that aren't marked. They are easily identifiable. Live hazard trees and standing live are all marked.

4. Certified Arborist qualification — ISA certification status. The solicitation's evaluation criteria (page 10, Key Personnel) lists "Arborist (ISA Certified and Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry licensed)" as a required qualification. However, the published Question & Answer response states: "A review of state and federal laws and local policy has determined that ISA certification is not required."? ISA certification is not required, but Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry licensed arborist is required.

5. Can you make this Statement of Work more specific? The requirement is complex. The site is open to the public. I highly suggest anyone wishing to quote visit the site and not quote without viewing the work area in-person.

6. Please confirm which acreage figure should be used for pricing and the technical approach.

Approximately 75 Acres (74.56)

2. Downed Woody Material Size Conflict: 6 inches or larger in diameter, see revised C05e_PWS_Revised 20260805.

12443926Q0170-0002 Tree removal - Fullerton Lake Recreation Area - Calcasieu RD, LA

3. Mastication Scope: The revised PWS (Section 5.3) states mastication is allowed within the designated mastication area shown on the attached map but does not specify the extent of treatment within that area. Please clarify: Mastication is permitted in this area only. This area has dense vegetation—specifically briar and devil’s walking stick where mastication may be necessary to access hazard trees/ stumps/ down logs.

4. Disposal Site Costs: Section 5.5 of the revised PWS requires all woody material be transported to and disposed of at the designated gravel pit located approximately 10 miles from the project site. Please confirm whether there is a tipping fee or cost associated with disposal at this site, and if so, who is responsible for that cost: Disposal site is Forest service owned. No dumping/ tipping fees.