B08_140P5123Q0029_Attach_0006_Questions-Answers_KEMO_Preserve_And_Stabilize_Earthwork__0001.pdf

Amendment 0001; RFQ # 140P5123Q0029 Attachment 0006

Provide Tree Thinning Services at Kennesaw Mountain National

Battlefield Park Solicitation # 140P5123Q0029

Questions and Answers

Question 1. Statement of Work 3.1 Certified Arborist:

Contractor must be a Certified Arborist ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) or equivalent Contractor must submit International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certificate or equivalent certificate. List two similar projects successfully completed be included with the quote by the contractor.

-Does the contractor who performs work need to be an arborist?

-Does arborist need to be on site while work is being completed?

-Does the owner of the company need to be an arborist, or can we have arborists on staff?

Answer:

Contractor must have an arborist on staff.

Arborist does not have to be on site when work is been perform.

Contractor must submit at least two projects completed successfully.

Question 2. Are progress payment allowed?

Answer: Yes.

Question 3. What are the Diameter at breast height measurement for the trees?

Answer: Tree diameter varies throughout the designated areas.

Question 4. If we are able to removal all the trees within 2 weeks can we do that? Or does it have to be 20-30?

Answer: Trees shall be cut and removed per the terms of the statement of work.

Question 5. What types of equipment are allowed to do the work?

Answer: Heavy duty equipment is allowed, if using equipment mats to protect earthwork and to prevent ground disturbance.

Question 6. In Attachment 003, are we supposed to quote for all 4 Type Services? (Type A, B, C & D) or do we just quote for the Type Services we'll be providing, and leave the rest blank?

At the bottom of the Solicitation, it states "All offerors shall submit One (1) completed and signed copy of the attached pricing schedule (Attachment 0003.)" I noticed there's nowhere to sign my name. Can I create my own Signature Line & sign it?

Amendment 0001; RFQ # 140P5123Q0029 Attachment 0006

Answer: Quotes are being requested for all type services listed. It’s acceptable to create a signature and date block or line.

Question 7.

7.a Please define Type "A" Tree removal?

7.b Where is the disposal site at the park?

7.c Can you clarify the intent or provide a clear definition of " All work shall be scheduled by the NPS, five [5] workdays or more notice will be given by the NPS?

7.d Can you provide a map with locations of all proposed tree removals?

7.e Is the contract for exactly 140 trees? Can it be less ? How much less? Can it be more?

How much more?

Answer:

7.a Services Include: Felling trees and limbing dropped trees in place enough to ensure direct soil contact with fallen tree.

7.b Shall designated to awardee.

7.c Work schedule must be submitted and approved by the park within a minimum of five (5) working days before commencement of any work.

7.d Park employees have marked the trees to be felled. No map is available at this time.

7.e The total number is over 140 hazardous trees to be felled, an exact number is unknown at this time.