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 involves removing 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 trees exceeding 20 feet in height with a diameter at breast height greater than 6 inches. The solicitation opened on 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. Bid responses are due 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.

The cost sheet reflects per-acre pricing methodology with all line items showing $0.00 cost per acre, resulting in zero dollar totals for both primary removal work and alternative work categories including fuels reduction and boundary treatment. Contractors may exchange merchantable timber for reduced per-acre thinning rates, with materials required to be removed by contract end. Completed work areas must be at least 200 acres in size and require NGPC staff inspection prior to payment. The State will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and reserves the right to conduct reference and credit checks. 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 protect sensitive habitat areas.