A2_-_2024_BLRI_Vista_Tree_Cutting_Special_Instructions.pdf
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- BLRI - VISTA HAZARDOUS TREE CUTTING PR#3 Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140P5324R0033
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The document provided is a set of special instructions for the 2024 Blue Ridge Parkway Vista Tree Cutting contract. The key details are:
The contractor must adhere to seasonal restrictions on when vista clearing work can be performed, with no work allowed from April 15 to August 15 in Virginia, May 1 to August 15 in North Carolina, and during the month of October. Contractors must also submit a proposed schedule for vista cutting at least 14 days prior to starting work, which the Park will review for compliance with natural resource requirements. All trees must be cut to within 3-6 inches of the ground, and all cut trees must be left on-site to decompose. Staging and parking must be confined to paved overlooks and parking areas, with any other areas requiring approval. Traffic signage is required at work sites.
The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation for Cutting trees in scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. This is a firm fixed-price contract with a performance period from 7/15/2024 to 7/15/2025. It is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 561730 Landscaping Services and a size standard of $9.5M. Offerors are encouraged to perform site visits and submit questions by 6/5/2024, with proposals due by 6/14/2024.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140P5324R0033_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140P5324R0033.pdf | ||
| A5_-_DOL_Wage_Determiantions_NC_and_VA.pdf | ||
| A1_-_PWS_BLRI_Vista_Tree_Cutting_NC_and_VA.pdf | ||
| A4_-_PRICE_SCHEDULE_2024_BLRI_Vista_Tree_Cutting.pdf | ||
| A3_-_2024_Vista_Tree_Cutting_Log.pdf |
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Blue Ridge Parkway Vista Tree Cutting 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 15th thru August 15th
b. North Carolina- May 1st thru 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 Tree cutting 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. Vistas trees 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 trees to within 3 to 6 inches above the ground
5. All trees cut shall be left on site to decompose.
6. 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.
7. Traffic signage must be in place at work sites to alert drivers on Parkway of activity.
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