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FWS – Vegetation Removal and Mastication Services – RFQ Questions

Solicitation (RFQ) Questions and Responses:

1. What is the address of the meetup location for the site visit?

The site visit will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST. The site visit will be located at the I‐5 Corning Rest Stop, Northbound side. The coordinates are 39.945748, ‐122.198523. Jeff Beauchamp will be in a white F150 with federal plates and will have on a brown USFWS uniform.

2. Could we possibly get an engineers estimate or the departments estimate / range (low and high) on what you guys are expecting to spend or hoping to see?

No government estimates are available to share.

3. It would also help if maybe you could point me to a similar job solicited in the past of the similar scope that we could do some market research on FPDS?

Please search by the NAICS code to find similar contracts awarded in the area.

4. Second, are the severed branches below ten feet suppose to be masticated or will they lay where fallen for decay?

We want as much of the woody vegetation masticated as possible. If a severed branch is too big, it will be left on site where it fell to decay.

5. Is it possible to survey the site prior to bid submission? Can we get the combination or meet someone on site to view the project?

Please see solicitation amendment 1 questions and responses and see response to question

#1.

6. Is there a disposal site identified for anything that needs to be removed from the firebreak areas or is all vegetation to be broadcast?

Broadcast on site.

7. What is the procedure if large diameter down debris is discovered and is too large to masticate?

Please see the response to question #4.

8. Will preference be given if a firm can complete the project before the limited operating period for migratory birds?

No.

FWS – Vegetation Removal and Mastication Services – RFQ Questions

9. My contractors would like to attend the upcoming site visit to accurately prepare a quote for the solicitation. Do we need to contact Jeff Beauchamp to be put on the list for the site visit?

No. Please see the response to question #1.

10. What is the exact address where we should meet for the site visit?

Please see the response to question #1.

11. We are very interested in attending the Sacramento River NWR site visit at 10 am on 1/12/23, however, we do not see a meeting location listed in any of the solicitation documents or amendments. Can you please let us know where we will be meeting?

Please see the response to question #1.

12. Is all debris processed on site or will there be off‐haul?

All debris will be processed on site.

13. Will the work include 25ft outside the border of the refuge or just inside the border?

Work will just be inside the border.

14. How many miles are the roads in total?

Approximately 20 miles.

15. 4. Do you have any arcGIS files available for a more clear map? (.shp or .gdb)

No.

16. 5. Who is responsible for any SWPPP or erosion concerns?

The Refuge.