A2_-_2023_Vista_Clearing_Special_Instructions.pdf
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- BLRI-NC CYCLIC VISTA CLEARING Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140P5323R0018
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This document provides special instructions and requirements for the Blue Ridge Parkway Vista Clearing 2023 federal contract opportunity. The National Park Service is seeking to award a firm fixed price contract for cyclic cutting of vegetation on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina to maintain views. Services include cutting trees, shrubs, brush, briars and vines within specified depths of designated vistas, along with some application of herbicide in specified areas. This proposed acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The period of performance is from July 15, 2023 to September 30, 2024. The solicitation number is 140P5323R0018. Vendor questions are due by April 7, 2023 and proposals are due by April 21, 2023. The contract will be awarded by the Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| A8_-_Vista_Clearing_NC_Log_Sheet_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140P5323R0018_Amd_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140P5323R0018_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| A6_-_Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf | ||
| A7_-_Revised_4-10-23_-_PWS-A_2023_NC_Vista_Clearing_0001.pdf | ||
| A5_-_SCA_-_Wage_Determination.pdf | ||
| A3_-_NC_Acceptable_Vista_Clearings.pdf | ||
| A4_-_Price_Schedule.pdf | ||
| A1_-_PWS_2023_NC_Vista_Clearing.pdf | ||
| Sol_140P5323R0018.pdf |
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Blue Ridge Parkway Vista Clearing 2023 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 15th and August 15th
b. North Carolina- May 1st and August 15 th
c. No clearing during the month of October
d. 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. Applying herbicide as indicated on vista log instructions the same day as vegetation was cut
c. 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.
9. Herbicide Use- In the first 30' of vistas where herbicide use is authorized all vegetation except leave species shall be cut, a maximum of 6 to 8 inches above ground surface and treated with herbicide immediately after being cut. For Vines, Ailanthus, and Paulownia cut and treat with herbicide where permitted immediately after cutting to the depth stated in the special instructions.
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