QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS_4-24-2017.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

4/24/2017

1. Is there a date in which the potential contractors can no longer submit questions?

No.

1. Has this contract been awarded in the past?

No.

1. If so was it an IDIQ?

0. How many years?

1. Who has been the recipients of the contract historically?

1. What has been the historic awards for the contract(s)?

1. What is the recommended length of increment borers to be supplied by the contractors?

Average large tree DBH – approximately 15”, trees > 30” very rare.

1. How many trees, on average, are expected to complete Quick & Intensive plots?

The goal is to average 4-8 tees per plot, up to contractor to pick appropriate BAF for variable plots.

1. In the Spruce/Fir or Spruce/Fir/Aspen (Quick Plots) are any other tree species to be recorded?

There could be random Blue Spruce, Limber Pine, Douglas-fir, etc.. trees.

1. For the length of this IDIQ, what BAF’s are anticipated to be utilized?

Typically a BAF of 40 but contractor can select as long as they are averaging 4-8 tress/plot and they use the same BAF for all plots in any given stand.

1. Is there an average required trees/plot to be used throughout the IDIQ?

Average 4-8 trees/plot

1. Would it be acceptable to small group trees (during fixed plot) if they are close to the same height and are of the same species?

Yes, CSE protocol for imbedded fixed plots allow for this.

1. Are there any possible regulatory restrictions between May & October that may restrict the contractor's access to project areas?

None that I am aware of, we will work with District Rangers to ensure access.

1. What is the acreage of the FS Veg Stands for the Base Year?

Approximately 30,000 acres.

1. What is the estimated acreage of FS Veg Stands for Option Years?

It is expected to be roughly 1,000-5,000 acres after the first year.

1. Can shapefiles be provided to contractors (upon contract award) that delineate the stands and plot locations to easily be placed into GPS units or mapping programs?

Yes.

1. Is any information required to be recorded on flagging or wooden stakes?

Yes, stand, plot #, date, initials of examiner.

1. What is/How can contractors have access or obtain a copy of the “Region 2’s pre-edit program”?

FS will provide.

1. Could information be distributed between contractor/CO or COR using FTP servers instead of or in addition to email?

If we have one? I think the FS did away with these.

1. How can a contractor get a copy of the Field Guide of Disease and Insect Pests of Colorado by Jim Worrall?

15. Does this field guide cover different diseases and pests than what is covered in the 2010 “Field Guide to Diseases & Insects of Rocky Mountain Region” by USFS?

FS will provide.

1. When are the following documents going to be uploaded onto the FBO site as stated in the solicitation, pages 22 & 23?

We can provide task orders any time.

16. Plot/Stand maps for Strata 1, 2 & 3

16. Project Route/Vicinity Maps for Strata 1, 2 & 3

16. Experience Questionnaire form

16. Wage Determination information

16. Required Verification of Worker’s Compensation Form

1. Please clarify where all information requested below is identified as stated on page 4 of the solicitation.

17. NOTE: Please ensure Section B is completed, and all the information requested below is provided, especially the information on pages 23 & 24.

17. There is one Sample Task Order included in this Solicitation. Prices for this Task Order must be included in the Proposal Submittal and will be used for evaluation purposes only. If multiple contracts are awarded under this procurement, Task Orders will be competed among all awardees.

1. On Page 25 of the solicitation, it discussed that for Colorado Workers’ Compensation Law requires that the contractor provide a completed state of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers’ Compensation Insurance. It additional states that the form must be submitted to the Idaho Industrial Commission by the government.

18. Is this supposed to be the State of Colorado Certificate of Verification of Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Certifications should be the State of Colorado, Certificate of Verification of Workers’ Compensation Issurance.

1. When will a copy of the State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Form be provided on the FBO site? (Page 25) (is Idaho supposed to be Colorado?)

Yes.

1. Is the Solicitation supposed to be referencing the Region 1 standards and knowledge in the Qualifications and Experience section on page 26?

Typo. Should be Region 2

1. Will GMUG NF issue permit(s) for Contractor OHV’s to access areas designated for OHV use only?

21. Will GMUG NF issue Contractor permits/authorization or keys behind gates for roads indicated for OHV, Special Vehicle Designations, Seasonal use?

Yes and Yes.

1. Will any plots or stands be located in wilderness areas during the duration of this IDIQ?

No.

1. Will the transfer Task A or Transfer Task B plots be located at the same locations as Quick Plots of Strata 1 or 2?

No, Quick Plots are located forest wide, Transfer is a small project areas on the Uncompahgre Plateau.

1. Will FS Veg Stands contain items 1-4 in all/any stand?

The FS Veg Stand composition form is required for all stands in all task orders, there are some stands that no plots will be required and we only want the stand composition form.

1. Will Any FS Veg Stand contain NO plots?

See above.

1. What is the average number of plots in FS Veg Stands (plots/acre)?

For all our exams we either use 1plot/5acres or 1plot/10acres depending on stand compositions.

1. How many site trees are required in items 3 & 4?

Site trees will depend on species composition and diameter ranges, there could be as little of two trees or every tree depending on the plot.

1. Are any site trees required in item 5?

No, only intensive level.

28. If so, how many are required per stand?

1. How far, on average, is the average anticipated distance a contractor will need to travel on foot to acquire plot/stand data?

1000’ feet.

1. How many contractors does GMUG NF anticipate awarding this IDIQ to?

Three would be ideal.