200000000749 Q and A Responses.xlsx

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Wetland Tree Planting
Solicitation number
RFP-591-200000000749-3
Issued by
Luce County, Michigan

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This is a Q&A response document from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) regarding solicitation #200000000749 for wetland planting services. The document addresses specifications for shrub container sizes (3-gallon minimum), acceptable planting equipment (hand-held augers permitted, skid steers not allowed), and planting windows for 2020 (April 15 to May 31 or October 1 to November 15, with spring being preferred). The work locations include sites in Ottawa County (Grand Region) and Marquette County (Superior Region), with staging areas identified in aerial maps.

The document also extends the deadline for submitting questions to February 21, 2020, at 5 PM EST. Site-specific details include ample parking and staging areas at the Grand Region locations, while the Superior Region site has limited parking and staging off of US-41, which will be flagged by the Project Manager.

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Bidder Question

DS: 200000000749
Q #Document NameBidder QuestionMDOT RESPONSE
1Schedule A - 2.3 MaterialsThe caliper size does not address shrubs. What is the container size for shrubs?Shrub species minimum size shall be 3-gallon containers. Schedule A will be amended to add shrub containers
2Schedule A - 2.4 InstallationIs mechanized planting allowed?Hand held equipment like Augers will be acceptable, larger equipment like skid steers will not be acceptable equipment for plant installation.

Bidder to identify known equipment to be used on LSS sheet.

3 Schedule A - 2. Wetland Planting Requirements and LSS, Part I, Site Location Map and Planting Area Will the sites have stagaing areas? Aerial maps are provided within the LSS identifying staging areas.

Both Grand Region (Ottawa County) sites have ample parking and staging areas.

The Superior Region (Marquette County) site has limited parking and staging off of US-41. PM will flag the area accordingly.

4Schedule A - 2.4 InstallationWhat is the intended planting window for 2020?The planting window for 2020 is either April 15 to May 31 or October 1 to November 15, as specified in Schedule A. The preferred window is the spring window, since the summer of 2020 would count as the period of establishment, as specified in Schedule A.
5Proposal Instruction Sheet - Estimated Time LineIt was noted that the stated deadline to submit questions had expiredCallers were advised that the deadline is extended and the solicitation contact will accept questions no later than c.o.b. February 21, 2020. (5pm EST)

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