IFB-SP22022310_Questions___Answers.pdf
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- Madera County, Chico City, California
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This document is a Questions & Responses file related to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for Almond Orchard Tree Removal, Grinding and Chipping Services (IFB#SP22022310). The IFB is for the removal, grinding, and chipping of approximately 17,500 almond trees across 160 acres located at the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, California. The contract involves the complete removal and processing of the trees, with no vegetation to be left behind. A walkthrough is available for interested bidders to view the site and scope of work.
The IFB does not require any specific licenses or permits, aside from the standard DIR requirements. Bidders can use their own experience and reference sheets to fulfill the requirements. The procurement allows for bids on the mastication process, as long as the entire orchard is removed. Bidders are advised that the State of California is exempt from forestry-related paperwork for this agricultural project. No on-site trailers will be permitted for security purposes.
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State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Questions & Responses
IFB No. SP22022310
Almond Orchard Tree Removal, Grinding and Chipping Services
# QUESTIONS ANSWERS
After the tree is cut, do you want to stop ground to dirt level, or do you want the stumps dug out and ground?
The whole tree will be removed out of the ground then it is ground up.
a. Will “ripping” of the soil be required for this project? Or
b. We just removing, grinding, and chipping trees?
a. No ripping is required. Refer to Page 10, Section 8 of the of the
IFB.
b. Removal, grinding and spreading the grindings. Refer to Page 10, Section 8 of the of the IFB.
3 Can there be a walk-through on the adjacent on the project to see quantity of trees and size?
Yes
4 Are trees allowed to be removed off-site? Yes
5 Is the State Exempt from any paperwork through CA Dept of Forestry for removal of orchard trees?
Agriculture is exempt. This is not a forestry project.
6 Can the company stay on-site in trailers for security purposes?
No
7 a. Page6 #E States License and Permits – What License and Permits are required?
b. Are you looking for LTO license?
a. No licenses are required, only DIR requirement we may need to look at this and make amendment.
b. Refer to CALPIA response to Question 7, part a above.
8 Can we use our own Experience and References Sheets to fulfill Attachment 6, or do we need to use the form Attachment 6 and then add additional sheets as needed?
Yes
State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Questions & Responses
IFB No. SP22022310
Almond Orchard Tree Removal, Grinding and Chipping Services
# QUESTIONS ANSWERS
9 Is this project able to be bid for Mastication? This procedure is similar to mastication, same process. Grinding trees and vegetation. Shredding, chucking, or chopping tree material. All tree vegetation must be shredded along with tree structure (tree scaffolds, tree trunks) zero vegetation can be left behind. Yes, you can bid it as mastication project, but we are removing the stand (orchard) completely, not thinning the stand.
10 How many total trees will need to be removed? Approximately 17,500 trees.
11 How many trees per acre? Approximately 110 trees per acre.
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