B12_RFI_03_140P1325Q0041answers_0003.pdf

RFI 03 140P1325Q0041_CHIC_TREE REMOVAL ON PERIMETER DRIVE

1. Can temporary housing be set up on the site for crew/workers as long as it does not interfere with the landscape? Short term rentals are available in the surrounding area. No camping onsite.

Camping is available in the campground for 14-day intervals use Reservation.gov to find out more.

2. How are the milestones for payment determined?

Milestone: 50% of ravine, 50% of ravine, 100% Buffalo trail, 100% perimeter drive

3. Can mulched debris be left behind as long as spread thin? Mulched debris can be spread over the area.

4. Can you verify that equipment can be left onsite throughout the duration of the project?

Equipment can be stored within the maintenance yard. This yard is locked overnight. After hours access to the area will need to be coordinated with the COR.

5. What are restrictions on using a helicopter to assist with the work/working over/flying over a national park, if any? I have reached out to the Aviation Safety Manager for specific requirements FAA safety protocols would need to be in place for pilot licensing, bonding, types of aircraft, etc. At this time helicopter use in not authorized for this project.

6. In the RFI response, a link to a KMZ file was posted. The link is not working, can the KMZ be posted as a KMZ file on SAM? No. blob:https://earth.google.com/9dddb35a-0f08-4058-8158-

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7. What is the requirement for a partially dead tree? If the tree is approximately 50% dead, is it required to be removed? 51% dead +removal if within the 50’ of the trail

8. Could the dead/damaged trees be mulched or chipped onsite with the chips/mulch evenly spread out over the forest floor instead of being hauled offsite? If so, what would be the required chip size that would be acceptable? Mulch maybe spread with chips no larger than 24”

9. Can equipment be utilized if it can gain access to the areas that is larger than 8' in width? Yes, by entering the backside of the trail from the maintenance yard- the road is primitive and will to be back dragged when leaving the project.

10. What is the period of performance? Since the requirement is to remove dead trees, it would be wiser to perform this service during the growing months to allow for easy identification of the dead trees. 180 days. However, there is flexibility once the performance schedule is approved by COR and CO.

11. The map included in the solicitation was not accurate. Would an updated map be provided?

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12. It was discussed at the site visit that the perimeter road could be closed while work in progress.

The statement of work states that one lane must remain open. Would you please clarify?

Perimeter drive can be closed during working hours of the project, closure gates will be placed at the Veterans Lake Entrance and at the Claremore Avenue entrance, it will be up to the contractor to man the Claremore Avenue gate for truck leaving and entering the work site. At the end of the business day the road must be clear for traffic to pass. The Buffalo Trail access will be closed during the project.

13. The statement of work defines working hours from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Due to the daily set up and mobilizing specialized equipment, road closure etc., would the government allow working hours to be from sunrise to sunset Monday through Friday? The maintenance gate is unlocked at 6:30am, the COR will lock the gate at 6:30 pm.

14. In the process of dead tree removal, there will be some damage to nearby live trees. If damage occurs to a live tree how should this be handled? If the tree is not viable to live it should be removed.

15. The statement of work specifies that 90% of all tree debris needs to be hauled off site. Most of these trees will break apart in the process of removal leaving smaller limbs and branches. It was discussed at the site visit that this requirement might be modified to 75%. Would the government please clarify this requirement pertaining to what the forest floor should look like after tree removal? 75% removal (see revised PWS on amendment 02) What would be the limb size (diameter, length) that could be left after tree removal? Less than 6” and no longer than 3’

16. Is a standing dead tree required to be removed? If within 50’ of trail dead tree to be removed Is there a requirement for hanging and broken branches to be removed or trimmed? If widow hangers are over trail, please remove.

17. Are there any Migratory Bird, Bald Eagle or Raptor work restrictions that might affect the performance period? No bird restrictions, if nests are found please notify COR.