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Whiskeytown NRA Hazard Tree Removal

RFQ # 140P8423Q0017

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Site Visit – February 15, 2023

1. QUESTION: Who is providing the 4 mil plastic or one sided kraft wax paper for the project?

ANSWER: The government will supply the wax paper and 4 mil plastic for this project.

2. QUESTION: Can we perform the work with heavy equipment (ie. Mastication, Bobcat)?

ANSWER: Equipment use shall be limited to chainsaws, brush-cutters, string trimmers and hand tools. The use of heavy equipment and/or rigging will not be accepted. off-road vehicle travel will not be accepted.

3. QUESTION: With fuel loads, how specific are we to the parameters of removal of brush and trees?

ANSWER: Follow the standards outlined in the scope of work under the thinning section. Once work has begun NPS staff can evaluate and give guidance as to the work being performed.

4. QUESTION: Is the 90 days a hard and fast deadline?

ANSWER: Yes, however adjustments in performance period may be made to account for seasonal variation in weather, wildfire risk and plant life cycles if jointly agreed upon by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO).

5. QUESTION: Is there a pile size requirement or general size we want?

ANSWER: Yes. It’s outlines in the statement of work under hand pile creation.

6. QUESTION: In general, will it be 150 feet off most the roads for the project?

ANSWER: No, it is a mix of roads ridges, and defensible space.

7. QUESTION: Will Whiskeytown burn the piles or contract out with the same company that did the fuels reduction work?

ANSWER: Whiskeytown staff will burn the piles that are created from the fuels reduction work.

Whiskeytown NRA Hazard Tree Removal

RFQ # 140P8423Q0017

8. QUESTION: What will the stump height be after trees have been fell and what diameter of the trees need to be cut regarding the down and/or dead?

ANSWER: See “Thinning” section in the statement of work. 4-inch stump height, cut and pile tree boles up to 6 inches.

9. QUESTION: Can you pile close to the power poles?

ANSWER: There are powerlines along the uphill side of J.F. Kennedy Memorial drive. Piles should be created at least 10 feet from power poles and piles should not be created directly below powerlines.

10. QUESTION: Will there be traffic control for J.F. Kennedy Memorial drive if needed?

ANSWER: The contractor will need to supply traffic control.

11. QUESTION: Is there any work restrictions to limit days of the week?

ANSWER: Workdays are Monday – Friday 6:00am – 7:00pm

12. QUESTION: Hazard tree work will be located where?

ANSWER: Paige bar road from the intersection of J.F Kennedy Memorial drive to the intersection of Muletown road. Hazard tree felling will be performed by the NPS before the thinning and piling work will begin. Work will be finished by mid-April.

13. QUESTION: Do you need the bowl of the tree fully limbed?

ANSWER: yes, limbs should be removed from all down trees.

14. QUESTION: Do we need to cut all Knobcone Pine regardless of DBH?

ANSWER: No, tree felling is limited to 8-inch DBH or less.