Site_Tour_Questions_and_Answers_0002.pdf

Burnt Tootsie Stewardship Site Tour Questions & Answers

RFQ: 140L0622Q0039

1) If the timber does not pay for the project, is the program still a stewardship?

a. The BLM does not anticipate the products covering the cost of the service work. That makes this project a Stewardship Service Contract

2) From the bidding evaluation factors, how are they weighted?

a. See Terms and Conditions Section M, 52.212-2

3) Clarify small Set aside?

a. Solicitation Section B states “THIS REQUIREMENT IS SET ASIDE FOR SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS UNDER NAICS CODE 115310”. SBA.gov lists small business size standard for NAICS Code 115310 as $7.5 million average annual receipts.

4) Follow up question: Does the SBA requirement restrict only to who can bid on the project or also to who can receive the products from the project?

a. Only restricts who can submit a quote on the project.

5) Size requirement for slash load, including small limbs or only round logs?

a. All slash will be counted, no minimum diameter listed.

6) Is it required to haul off non-saw if there is no market?

a. Yes. Non-saw log removal is required as stated in the solicitation.

7) Question regarding use of temporary spurs or jump up roads?

a. Short temp spurs or jump ups are not necessarily identified on the contract maps and may be authorized during implementation.

8) What is the Skid trail spacing?

a. Solicitation Section C.5.6.1, paragraph I, bullet iii. states: Minimum spacing of skid trails is 100 feet, unless a reduced spacing is approved by the Authorized Officer.

9) Seed for what areas?

a. Solicitation section C.5.6.1, paragraph F. bullet iii. States “The Purchaser shall furnish and apply grass seed to all skid trails/landing areas where soil disturbance occurs, and as directed by the authorized officer.

10) Drainage on roads?

a. Attachment B. Section A. Road Maintenance Specifications bullet 3. States “…All haul roads will meet MT BMP for Forestry prior to log hauling”. Service item Brushing roads are not considered haul roads.

Road Usage

11) What and where is the haul and brushing routes?

a. See Attachment A contract maps.

12) What if you cut the trees instead of limbing?

a. Solicitation section C.5.3.2 bullet iii. States “Limb live trees outside of the cut and fill slope if limbs are over the road surface. Limb 12 feet above road surface”. Removal of those trees rather than limbing may be approved during contract administration.

13) Does the roadbed include the ditches?

a. Yes, the roadbed includes ditches.

b. Additional Attachment “Brushing and Grubbing Section” Technical drawing added for clarification.

14) At 5ft off the road, what are the actions performed?

a. Cutting trees to 6” stump height, grubbing only required to the roadway edge.

b. Additional Attachment “Brushing and Grubbing Section” Technical drawing added for clarification.

15) What is the road use agreement between the USFS and logger?

a. See attached “Road Use Agreement.”

16) Does the fifty-five cent per ton (in the ROA) apply to logs and non-sawlog?

a. All loads removed, regardless of product.

17) What and where are the slash and stump disposal?

a. See solicitation section C.5.3.2 paragraph vi “Unutilized Material”

18) Can loggers use sub-contractors?

a. Yes, so long as they meet the requirement of the Solicitation.

19) When cutting bank slope beyond reach, what are the requirements?

a. Agreed, some cut slopes are far higher than equipment can reach and far beyond the objectives of this work.

b. Change / clarification agreed to: Clear ALL trees and brush within the first 15’ of the cut slope to the first 5’ of the fill slope. The solicitation will be amended to match.

20) What tree species are exclusive dominant on each of the unit?

a. Doulgas-fir is the dominant species on all units. See Solicitation Section B for estimated quantities. Estimated volume per treatment unit is available upon request.

21) What are the unit sizes?

a. See Attachments A1-A3 for maps.

22) What mapping applications or resource are available for these units?

a. Attachments A1-A3 maps are georeferenced for use in Avenza.

23) Brushing stumps roadbed vs slopes grubbing requirements?

a. Grubbing stumps is only required in the roadbed, not on cut or fill slopes.

24) What action does logger take during fire restriction?

a. The COR will communicate fire restrictions at the time of operations. This project will abide by what ever restrictions are in place at the time.

25) What is the operating season?

a. Solicitation section C.5.6.1 paragraph d. bullet iv. States: “No treatments, except hauling, brushing, and grubbing, will occur from June 1 to July 15…”

26) Clarify brushing timeline can occur?

a. Brushing may occur year-round except when restricted by the COR as in periods of heavy run off or saturated roads.