24Q000023 QandA_08-12-2024.pdf
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This document contains vendor questions and answers related to Solicitation No. 69056724Q000023 for the Tree Clearing for Yellowstone Norris to Golden Gate, Phase 3 project. The solicitation is a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items, set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 113310. Key details include:
The project involves tree clearing along the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park, Phase 3. There is no structured site visit planned, but the site is open to the public. The clearing limits are approximate and will be field staked prior to the start of work. Up to 5 Whitebark Pine trees are to be transplanted. Cleared trees may be left on-site or placed at the Osprey Pit, and no specific tree sizes or counts have been provided. Traffic control requirements are outlined, and forestry wage rates will be included in a forthcoming amendment. No incumbent contractor information is provided.
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VENDOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Solicitation No.: 69056724Q000023 Project No.: WY NPS YELL 10(24) Grand Loop Road, Norris to Golden Gate, Phase 3 Project Name: Tree Clearing for Yellowstone Norris to Golden Gate Phase 3
# General Technical Question Answer Date
1 X Is there a previous award or incumbent, or is this a new contract? New Contract 2-Aug-2024
2 X Will there be a structured site visit? There is no structured site visit planned, however the site is viewable and open to the public. 2-Aug-2024
3 X Are you able to provide an estimate on the amount of marked trees in the clearing line?
There has been no count for the total number of trees present, only the area for the clearing limits. 2-Aug-2024
4 X For the 5 trees to be transplanted - is it a total of 5 trees to be transplanted, or is it 5 different species of trees to be transplanted?
Up to 5 trees total are to be transplanted. All the trees to be transplanted are Whitebark Pine. 2-Aug-2024
5 X Are all fallen trees being taken and or disposed of? Cleared trees may be left where they are fell, with the exception described in 5.a.v. 2-Aug-2024
6 X Are trees near the rock pit located on a cliff being cleared as well?
Trees located within the clearing limits at Osprey Pit are included in this work. 2-Aug-2024
7 X Are the trees that are being cleared able to be chipped and spread on location?
See response to question number 5. Trees will either be left where they are fell, or placed at Osprey Pit. 2-Aug-2024
8 X How accurate are the limits (pictured in the solicitation package) when it comes to the area east of the roadway?
The limits shown in the solicitation are approximate, and should be utilized for preparing a proposal. The clearing limits will be field staked before the NTP, based upon the same limits provided in the solicitation.
2-Aug-2024
9 X Is there an approximation of size?
Size classifications have not been developed for individual trees, but photos provided are representational.
2-Aug-2024
10 X Are you able to provide traffic detail?
Requirements of traffic control plans are provided in Part 7. Review and approval of traffic control plans will take place after the contract award.
2-Aug-2024
11 X Will slash also be removed from areas of steep slope? If so, will the slash be piled in Osprey Pit?
The tress to be cleared are defined in the SOW in part 5.a.i. Only material that meet the clearing description will need to be removed from slopes 1:1 or steeper.
9-Aug-2024
VENDOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
12 X Will the trees on the island in Glen Creek Parking also be cleared? Yes 9-Aug-2024
13 X
It is understood that no formal site visit will be planned.
However, is it possible to coordinate an informal visit to review the clearing limits with personnel from Federal Highways or Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Park and Federal Highway personnel will be available to assist with contract administration once the work is awarded and the period of performance has begun.
9-Aug-2024
14 X There are currently no wage rates provided that are specific to forestry work. Will specific forestry rates be included as an addendum?
Yes. Will be addressed with Amendment 0001 9-Aug-2024
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