Attachment 3 - MRWMA Unit 4.pdf

Attachment 3 is a geographic information system (GIS) map document prepared for the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission depicting the Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area Unit 4. The map illustrates a 312.7-acre management unit comprising 240.2 acres of grassland and 72.5 acres of woodlands, with 15.3 acres designated for fuels reduction activities. The mapped area is located near Boardman Creek, Merritt Reservoir, and State Highway 97 in Cherry County, Nebraska. The visualization includes reference layers for Snake River Fuels Reduction and Snake River Road to provide geographic context for tree clearing operations planned across the Wildlife Management Area.

This attachment supports the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission's tree clearing solicitation at Merritt Reservoir, which encompasses approximately 4,262.5 total acres requiring removal of Eastern Red Cedar and Rocky Mountain Juniper trees 18 inches and taller. The project timeline specifies a mandatory bidders' conference on January 21, 2026, a proposal deadline of February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, and a contract performance period from March 9, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Contract awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder on February 20, 2026, with work to be performed under dry or frozen ground conditions and completed work areas requiring a minimum size of 200 acres with NGPC staff inspection prior to payment. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including a $2,000,000 general aggregate for Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 combined single limit for Commercial Automobile Liability.