Copy of 124150-O3 Cost Sheet.xlsx

This is a cost sheet for a tree clearing service contract issued by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) for the Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area in Cherry County, Nebraska. The project encompasses removal of Eastern Red Cedar and Rocky Mountain Juniper trees 18 inches and taller across approximately 4,262.5 acres, comprising 3,965.1 acres of grasslands and 297.4 acres of wetlands. Primary removal methods include mulching, with cutting and piling permitted for larger trees exceeding 20 feet in height with greater than 6-inch diameter at breast height. Additional work includes fuel reduction efforts across 18.9 acres and a 200-foot boundary treatment spanning 22.4 acres. The solicitation opened January 8, 2026, with a mandatory bidders conference scheduled for January 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Merritt Reservoir State Recreational Area. Attendance at the bidders conference is required for bid submission eligibility. The response deadline is February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an intent to award on February 20, 2026. The contract term runs from March 9, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with the State reserving the right to conduct reference and credit checks before award.

The cost sheet indicates that pricing will be structured on a per-acre basis for the main tree removal work in grasslands and wetlands, with separate per-acre rates for fuel reduction and boundary treatment work. All line items currently show $0.00 cost per acre and zero subtotals, indicating that bidders will submit their proposed pricing during the proposal process. Contractors may exchange merchantable timber for decreased per-acre thinning rates, with all materials required to be removed by the contract end date. The State will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and may provide preference to resident disabled veterans or businesses located in designated enterprise zones if all other factors are equal. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate, and Commercial Automobile Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit. Work must be performed under dry or frozen ground conditions to minimize environmental impact, and completed work areas must be at least 200 acres in size and require NGPC staff inspection prior to payment authorization.