A3_-_Clearing_Special_Instructions.pdf
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- BLRI-REMOVAL OF VEGETATION BRIDGES TUNNE
- Solicitation number
- 140P5323R0050
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This document provides special instructions for a vegetation clearing contract on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The contractor must adhere to specified work windows and timing restrictions for each area in Virginia, North Carolina, and month of October. At least 14 days before starting work, the contractor shall submit a schedule indicating cutting dates for each area, subject to park review for natural resource compliance. Cutting unauthorized plants or incomplete clearing of areas will result in partial or no payment. All cut vegetation debris must be left on site, and staging shall be confined to paved areas unless otherwise approved. Traffic signage must be in place during work.
The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation from the National Park Service Southeast Region to remove vegetation and clear bridges and tunnels on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The solicitation number and additional details on offeror requirements, response deadlines, and evaluation criteria are not provided in this document.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Vegetation 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 Vegetation 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 vegetation 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 vegetation cutting indicating what dates each area 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 areas from the work.
4. Cutting of plants not identified to be cut per the contract or vegetation log instructions will result in a 50% reduction in payment for each area.
5. Areas 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 Vegetation log instructions the same day as vegetation was cut
c. Cutting and removing all plants growing under or within a reserved plant
6. All cut vegetation debris shall be left on site to decompose, unless otherwise
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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