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Questions/ Answers

1) Is an arborist necessary for tree removal? Are the trees are already tagged for removal? Can this be invoiced after the first month of work.

The Scope of work does call for a certified Arborist on site for the duration of the contract so yes

2) Are dragging trees out of the tree removal area allowed?

The awardee will not be able to drag whole trees across the cemetery to get rid of them. Trees will have to be pieced down to minimize the ground disturbance as this is not a Logging site.

3) Is there able to get any equipment get to the trees & stumps that need to be removed? Yes equipment can be used if the ground is not too soft. Second, if you're awarded the bid, when do you get paid for the job? Is it so much up front or does the company front all the expenses for the job and after the job is done you are paid? The invoicing can be partial and we can approve progress payments for work completed.

4) What are we do to do with any left-over soil from the stump grinding process The left-over soil only will need to stay on the park site and contractor will be allowed to pile the soil in our bone yard.

5) What are we to do with the chips and tree debris?

The contractor is responsible for hauling off all chips and debris from the site.

6) Does a certified Arborist need to be always on site during the contract?

Under section 10 Professional Qualifications it states that a certified Arborist shall be on site

7) The hours of operation are from 7-4:30 PM is that firm?

Yes unless the COR is comfortable with the contractor’s performance then extra hours at no additional cost to the government may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

8) Can we use bucket trucks to get the trees down in the cemetery.

Yes if the ground is solid enough to not rut and tear the ground up.

9) Can we use skid steers in the cemetery to haul debris to the chipper and load the logs into trucks.

Yes if the ground is not overly soft, and that the contractor will then reseed the areas torn up by the skid steer. The park will require the skid steer to be tracked not tires.

10) Is there a special grass seed mix that needs to be used to reseed.

Yes Refer to section Stump grinding, Raking, backfill & seeding it gives the seed mix

11) How deep do we have to grind the stumps.

Refer to section Stump grinding, Raking, backfill & seeding it states a depth of 4”-8” below grade avoiding

12) Can we haul trees out of cemetery whole?

NO they need to be cut up into manageable lengths, so they do not tear up the soil or damage headstones.

13) How should the pricing be broken down?

Proposal should have the stump grinding and tree removal broken down. If possible, please break out each tree cost.

14) When would the remaining trees be tagged?

Remaining Trees should be tagged within the coming week.