Addendum 2-Davis GNA Thinning_Mastication_FINAL2~1.pdf

ADDENDUM TWO

Solicitation Number: S-62900-00004649

Davis GNA Non-Commercial Thinning/Mastication Umatilla National Forest

This Addendum modifies the above referenced Invitation to Bid (ITB) only to the extent indicated herein. All other areas not specifically mentioned or affected by this Addendum shall remain in full force. This Addendum shall be added as a part of the Original Solicitation.

The ITB is hereby amended as follows (new language is indicated by underlining and deleted language is indicated by brackets):

1. Section 1.6 is added as follows:

1.6 PRE-BID SITE VISIT –A pre-bid site visit is available by request. Bidders may request a pre-bid site visit by contacting Mike Billman at:

Mike.e.billman@odf.oregon.gov. Site visits must be scheduled no later than November 10, 2023.

Any statements made at a site visit will not change the Solicitation Document in any way unless an Addendum is issued by the Agency and posted on OregonBuys in accordance with Section 1.5 above

2. Section 4.2, C, 1, is amended as follows:

4.2 BID REQUIREMENTS:

C. Minimum Requirements The Bid must demonstrate the Bidder’s ability to comply with all minimum requirements and specifications of the Work described in Exhibit A, Statement of work:

1) Experience. The Bid must contain information that clearly demonstrates that Bidder has a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience within the past five (5) years successfully providing services that are comparable to those described in this Solicitation Document. Professional experience must include experience in Mechanical Mastication / Mechanical Thinning. This experience may be verified by ODF using References.

a. ODF has determined that a Bidder’s experience providing “heavy logging equipment operator” services is comparable to experience operating mastication equipment. ODF will decide in its sole discretion if Contractor’s logging equipment services is comparable to mastication, and if contractor meets the experience requirements of this bid. ODF has determined that a Contractor providing feller/buncher operator services for logging operations qualifies as comparable experience for thinning/mastication services.

mailto:Mike.e.billman@odf.oregon.gov

2) Equipment. Contractor shall provide at least one steel-tracked masticator capable of achieving final specifications as detailed in Exhibit A, as approved by ODF prior to award.

3. Attachment 2, Pricing Submittal Form is amended as follows:

Bidder’s Note- Mandatory Requirements (Provide with Bid):

Experience: Provide a list of completed projects that clearly demonstrates that Bidder has a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience within the past five (5) years successfully providing services that are comparable to those described in this Solicitation Document. Professional experience must include experience in Mechanical Mastication / Mechanical Thinning. Bidders may use the “Sample Work Experience Form” found in Attachment 4 or use their own format to show this experience. ODF may verify experience using references. Please see Section 4.2 C.1.a for further guidance regarding comparable services.

4. This addendum adds the following Vicinity Map to Attachment 5 to the solicitation.

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Davis Farm Bill Boundary