129JGP19Q0016_-_RFI_responses_-_19_Dec_18.pdf

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129JGP19Q0016 - North Fork Station Hazard Tree Removal

PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

1) What do you want to do with the logs? Cut to contour or deck

Trees fell, if in the stream course are to be moved to not restrict or change the flow of willow creek. The preference would be to deck the logs. If the location prohibits removal, the logs shall be left in place and maneuvered to prevent them from rolling.

2) What do you want to do if there are too many trees already on ground, do we move them around so we can get to the other trees that need to come down.

Yes

3) Some trees are too close to electrical lines. Who is going to arrange to have the power disconnected?

The COR will arrange for the power disconnect, and work by the contractor must be coordinated with PG&E and their scheduling.

4) Do you want us to leave the tree high stumped if the power is running through it or connected to it? Or fell all trees to stump level.

Leaving the tree high stumped will depend upon the soundness of the tree.

The soundness will be determined by the F.S. and PG&E.

5) The landing where the limbs need to be staged. Is it a distance away where they need to be transported by truck?

The limbs may be piled near where the tree is fell and meets specifications for canopy clearance and proximity to drainages.

6) Is this a populated area where the contractor needs ground crews to perform site safety and security?

Site safety is always a priority. The population and traffic will be minimal but when trees to be fell are in proximity to the road or buildings ground crews

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7) Is there photos available to get an idea of what the trees stability looks like and proximity to targets such as buildings and energized wires?

There are no photos available. Contractors are encouraged to visit the site but must check in with the district office. The maps included in the solicitation are

GEO referenced and with the Avenza Application the trees may be located.

8) Some of the trees are been used as power poles. Please advise how to handle this.

See questions and answers 3 and 4 above.

9) Does The Department of Agriculture in California require a state-certified pesticide applicator (QAC or QAL) to apply Sporax?

Sporax will not be used. Check FBO for amendment to solicitation.