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Vendor questions GRSM HAZ/Vista Tree 140P5320Q0044

Questions:

1. What are the requirements on vertical slopes next to roads

Hazard trees on or above vertical slopes are to be removed per the specifications in the SOW.

2. What are the requirements of hazardous trees that have fallen into the creek

Trees that are in creeks or rivers prior to the commencement of this contract are not to be removed.

Felling hazardous trees into creeks and rivers should be avoided or minimized. If a tree is felled into a waterway and cannot be removed it should be segmented into 6’ lengths. See the section of the SOW titled, “Removal/Disposal of Logs, Tree Tops, Brush, and Debris”, for overall guidance to contract expectations.

3. At Roaring Fork Motor Loop - will an ATV be permitted for hiking areas? Does the wood/debris need to be hauled out?

ATV are not allowed off the roadway. The majority of the material (70%-90%) is expected to be hauled out of the park. See the section of the SOW titled, “Removal/Disposal of Logs, Tree Tops, Brush, and Debris”, for overall guidance to contract expectations.

4. On Gatlinburg Spur there are several burned out trees. If they fall within 100' area, are they to be removed as well?

Burned trees are to be removed If they meet the definition of a hazardous tree with a target, potentially in this stated example the roadway.

5. Any logs in the contracted area that are on the ground prior to commencement of new contract, do they need to be removed as part of the new contract?

No

7. What is the consideration for emergency work during inclement weather or is that to be included in the Base/Optional pricing.

Emergency work is not covered under this contract.

6. There are dead limbs that are beyond the reach of a 65' bucket truck, are contractors expected to climb beyond the reach of a bucket truck to access these dead limbs? If so, this would involve an extensive amount of time and expense.

Dead limbs in campgrounds are expected to be removed regardless of height. Limbs occurring >65” over roadways will be removed at the discretion of the Contracting Officers Representative.

7. The hazardous trees in the burned areas of the park have been concealed by new underbrush growth.

In order to accurately determine the hazardous trees, it requires walking and moving this brush by hand to reveal the burned trees. In your inspection, will you be walking and checking each tree individually? If

Vendor questions GRSM HAZ/Vista Tree 140P5320Q0044 we are quoting this project to remove every hazardous tree, including those that are hidden, will our competition be held to the same standard that we are holding ourselves to?

Expect contract inspections to look at all trees within the contract areas. All bidders will be held to the same standard.