A05_2024_Vista_Clearing_Special_Instructions.pdf
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This document outlines requirements for a federal contract opportunity to provide vista clearing services along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The National Park Service is seeking to award a firm-fixed price contract for clearing vegetation from scenic vistas in Virginia to enhance visitor views and reduce impacts on native species. Services will include roadside, parking area, and canopy vista clearing according to schedules and methods defined in special instructions. Quotes are due by February 26, 2024 with award by an unspecified date. The opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses with a $9.5 million size standard. Interested parties must register in the System for Award Management prior to submission.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Vista Clearing 2024 Special Instructions
Due to seasonal variations in the environmental compliance regulations affecting Park resources, the following must be adhered to by the Contractor for successful completion of the required work.
1. No vista clearing work shall be performed in the time periods listed as follows:
a. Virginia - April 1st and November 15th
b. North Carolina- April 1st and November 1 st
c. Sites with indicated wetlands and/or T&E species safe dates must be cut during the available timeframe. Restrictions due to the available work window shall be considered in the estimates.
2. No vista clearing work shall be performed between dusk and dawn.
3. At least 14 days prior to starting work, the Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule for vista cutting indicating what dates each vista will be cut. The Park will review for compliance with timing of natural resource requirements. The Park may require revision of the schedule to meet these natural resource requirements or elimination of certain vistas from the work.
4. Cutting of plants not identified to be cut per the contract or vista log instructions will result in a 50% reduction in payment for the vista.
5. Vistas not cut completely based on Park inspection will not be paid any partial payment until completed and accepted by the Government. Acceptance requires, but is not limited to:
a. Cutting all vegetation to within 6 to 8 inches above the ground
b. Cutting and removing all plants growing under or within a reserved plant
6. All vegetation cut shall be left on site to decompose.
7. Staging and parking for vehicles, equipment and materials shall be confined to paved overlooks and parking areas. Other areas utilized shall be only as designated approved by the CO and/or
COR.
8. Traffic signage must be in place at work sites to alert drivers on Parkway of activity.
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