Addendum 1.pdf

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOSH STEIN DANIEL H JOHNSON

GOVERNOR SECRETARY

Mailing Address:

NC DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION ELEVEN

P. O. BOX 250

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Telephone: (336) 903-9101

Website: www.ncdot.org

Location:

NC DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION ELEVEN

801 STATESVILLE RD

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

September 14, 2026

ADDENDUM NUMBER 1

Contract No.:

WBS:

County:

Location:

Type of Work:

Bid Opening:

Division Eleven

MK00206

TBD

Avery, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties ID/IQ Tree and Brush Removal Primary/Interstate and Secondary Routes Within Avery, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties (District 2) ID/IQ Tree and Brush Removal October 1, 2026

To Whom It May Concern:

Reference is made to the proposal furnished to you for this project.

The following revisions have been made to the Proposal:

Page Number Revision Proposal Cover Note added that reads: “Includes Addendum

Number 1 Dated 9-14-2026 Pages R-11 through R-13 Added Tree & Brush Cutting/Trimming and

Stump Grinding Special Provisions

This revision is reflected on the Proposal currently on the Division 11 Letting Page.

The contract will be prepared accordingly.

If you have any questions about bidding on this project or any other questions concerning this project, please contact me at (336) 903-9115 or belmore@ncdot.gov

Sincerely, Bethany Elmore, PE Division Contract Engineer

CC: Michael Poe, PE, Division Engineer Brandon Whitaker, PE, Deputy Division Engineer Ivan Dishman, PE, Division Construction Engineer Matthew Evans, PE, Division Maintenance Engineer Ramie Shaw, PE, Division Program Development Engineer Jamie Wood, Division Roadside Environmental Engineer

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

HIGHWAY DIVISION 11

ID/IQ PROPOSAL

INCLUDES ADDENDUM NUMBER 1 DATED 9-14-2026

DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: OCTOBER 1, 2026 AT 2:00 PM

CONTRACT ID: MK00206

WBS ELEMENT NO.: TBD

FEDERAL AID NO.: STATE FUNDED

COUNTY: AVERY, CALDWELL, AND WATAUGA COUNTIES

MILES: TBD

ROUTE NO.: VARIOUS

LOCATION: ID/IQ TREE AND BRUSH REMOVAL PRIMARY/INTERSTATE

AND SECONDARY ROUTES WITHIN AVERY, CALDWELL,

AND WATAUGA COUNTIES

TYPE OF WORK: ID/IQ TREE AND BRUSH REMOVAL

NOTICE:

ALL BIDDERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF

GENERAL CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF

NORTH CAROLINA WHICH REQUIRES THE BIDDER TO BE LICENSED BY THE N.C. LICENSING

BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS WHEN BIDDING ON ANY NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECT WHERE THE

BID IS $40,000 OR MORE, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN SPECIALTY WORK AS DETERMINED BY THE

LICENSING BOARD. BIDDERS SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS

REGULATING THE PRACTICES OF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING AND AIR

CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE

GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA. NOTWITHSTANDING THESE LIMITATIONS ON

BIDDING, THE BIDDER WHO IS AWARDED ANY FEDERAL - AID FUNDED PROJECT SHALL

COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 60 CALENDAR DAYS OF BID OPENING.

THIS IS A ROADWAY PROJECT. BID BOND IS NOT.

NAME OF BIDDER

ADDRESS OF BIDDER

MK00206 R-11 Avery, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties

TREE & BRUSH CUTTING / TRIMMING

Description:

The Contractor shall cut and dispose of various sizes and types of trees and brush from areas within the right of way as directed by the Engineer. The work shall be performed with safeguards in place to protect traffic, utilities, and property. Any debris shall be removed from the roadway and shoulders before opening the road or lane to traffic. The contractor shall ensure that drainage systems and ditches are not obstructed by debris or damaged by equipment and must be restored prior to leaving the work site.

The Contractor shall discuss each assigned project with the Engineer or their representative prior to the commencement of work. At that time the Engineer or their representative will specify the type of work to be performed and the number and type of equipment to supply on site. Failure to provide the required personnel or equipment on the job site may result in suspension of the Contractor’s services.

Each work request shall be prosecuted in a continuous manner once it has been started. All debris must be removed daily unless otherwise directed.

Remove from the site and properly dispose of all vegetation, roots, stumps, tree laps, limbs, timber and debris produced by the tree & brush cutting / trimming operation. All debris, including vegetation, shall be disposed in accordance with Section 802 of 2024 Standard Specification for Roads and Structures. When a chipper is used to dispose of the brush and or trimmings the Engineer may approve the spreading of the wood chips over specific areas within the highway right of way.

Equipment:

For the purposes of this contract a Tree Crew will be defined as four (4) qualified, properly trained, and fully equipped personnel with not less than two gas powered chainsaws.

The Aerial Bucket Truck shall be supplied with one properly trained and certified operator at all times. The operator will not count as a member of the Tree Crew.

The Dump Truck (with Cover) & Chipper will be utilized in conjunction with the Tree Crew and may be operated by a qualified member of the Tree Crew.

The Skid Steer with attachment will be utilized in conjunction with the Tree Crew and may be operated by a qualified member of the Tree Crew.

The Skid Steer with Rotary Cutter may be used in conjunction with the Tree Crew or as separate item in which case a qualified operator will be required.

The Truck with Grapple will be utilized in conjunction with the Tree Crew and may be operated

MK00206 R-12 Avery, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties by a qualified member of the Tree Crew.

Any flaggers necessary to the operation will not be considered part of the Tree Crew.

All equipment must be of sufficient size and horsepower to accomplish the work in a timely manner. All equipment must be in good working order and function according to the manufacturers specifications. All equipment must meet current Department of Transportation and OSHA safety regulations specific to the type of work being performed and hazards that are present in the work area.

Measurement and Payment:

Tree Crew (4 Members – 2 Chainsaws Minimum) will be measured and paid as the actual number of hours, measured to the nearest 0.25 hour, during which the Tree Crew was onsite and working to remove the tree/brush.

Aerial Bucket Truck (Minimum 75’ Working Height) will be measured and paid as the actual number of hours, measured to the nearest 0.25 hour, during which the Aerial Bucket Truck was engaged in use.

Chipper (Min. 75HP and 12” Cutting Head) will be measured and paid as the actual number of hours, measured to the nearest 0.25 hour, during which the Chipper was engaged in use.

Dump Truck (With Cover) will be measured and paid as the actual number of hours, measured to the nearest 0.25 hour, during which the Dump Truck (With Cover) was engaged in use.

Skid Steer With Attachment will be measured and paid as the actual number of hours, measured to the nearest 0.25 hour, during which the Skid Steer With Attachment was engaged in use.

Skid Steer With Rotary Cutter will be measured and paid as the actual number of hours, measured to the nearest 0.25 hour, during which the Skid Steer With Rotary Cutter was engaged in use.

Truck With Grapple will be measured and paid as the actual number of hours, measured to the nearest 0.25 hour, during which the Truck With Grapple was engaged in use.

Payment includes, but not limited, to mobilization, labor, equipment, maintenance, fuel and any other incidental items not specifically described.

Payment will be made as follows:

Pay Item Pay Unit Tree Crew (4 Members - 2 Chainsaws Minimum) Hour Aerial Bucket Truck (Minimum 75’ Working Height) Hour Chipper (Minimum 75HP And 12” Cutting Head) Hour Dump Truck (With Cover) Hour

MK00206 R-13 Avery, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties

Skid Steer With Attachment Hour Skid Steer With Rotary Cutter Hour Truck With Grapple Hour

No payment will be made for idle equipment.

STUMP GRINDING

During tree & brush cutting and removal operations or following maintenance operations the Contractor will be required to grind the stumps of felled trees to a depth of 6” below ground level as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor will then level the area to a uniform contour that matches the surrounding topography and seed and mulch the disturbed area if directed. Stump grinding may be accomplished by a member of the tree crew.

Measurement and Payment:

Stump Grinding will be measured and paid as the actual number of hours, measured to the nearest 0.25 hour, during which the Stump Grinder was engaged in Stump Grinding.

Payment includes, but not limited, to mobilization, grinding, subsequent ground leveling, seeding & mulching and incidentals to perform the work.

Payment will be made as follows:

Pay Item Pay Unit Stump Grinding Hour

No payment will be made for idle equipment.