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Pre-Proposal Inquiries & Responses

5. Is this solicitation still open for bid?

Response: Per Solicitation N4008524R2861, Amendment 0001, the proposal due date has been extended to June 17th, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT.

6. What do they want done?

Response: See Section C, Annex 1503050, Spec Item 1.1 (Concept of Operations), “this work requirement shall occur in our adjacent to utility line clear zones and within installation grounds parcels. Services shall include tree trimming and removal, stump grinding, and removal of brush and vegetation removal. Application of herbicides to kill actively growing vegetation and to slow the regrowth of vegetation may be required to achieve vegetation control.” In addition, review the solicitation and all corresponding documents in its entirety for a full understanding of the requirements.

7. What is the specification for clearance for the service lines?

Response: Per Section C, Annex 1502050, Spec Item - 2.3.2.1 (Line Clearance-Tree

Trimming), all work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with OSHA

Regulations (Standards-29 CFR) 1910-269. The Contractor shall perform line clearance-tree trimming providing a 20-foot clearance above and below the power lines and a 10-foot clearance on the side of the power lines. This Line Item is ordered per Linear Foot (LF) based on one side of the power lines from pole to pole. Voltage of power lines to be worked on may range from 120 to 34,500 volts and may include both primary and secondary wires.

Conductors may be either insulated or bare. All employees and equipment shall be trained and certified to perform this type of work. Certified employees must receive training and be competent in: (1) the skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment, (2) the skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts, (3) the minimum approach distances specified in

1910-269 corresponding to the voltages to which the qualified employee will be exposed, (4) the proper use of the special pre-cautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment. Tree-lines shall be trimmed by uniformly cutting

(shearing) off all limbs, branches and sucker growth. Tree-line trimming locations will be as directed by the Contracting Officer and as noted on each task order. The Contractor, at no additional cost to the Government, shall repair to its original condition all ground surfaces damaged by tree branches falling, or vehicle tire damage made during the trimming process. All debris shall be removed from the limits of Government property the same day as work is performed, or no later than the next regular workday.

8. Are removals to be priced into the quote?

Response: Refer to Section J, Attachment J-0200000-08 ELINS, Line items 702-715.

9. Do they want brush cutting included? How wide should the brush cutting be?

Response: Per Attachment J-0200000-08 ELINs, Line Item 714, all brush, shrubs, weeds, and small trees (3 inches and below in diameter at ground level) shall be cut back to within

1 inch of ground level. The total right of way clearance shall be 40 ft. This work is governed by SF. The total daily expected when performed is 5000 sf per day.

10. Do they want the Fence/ perimeter clearance? If it is line or perimeter clearance, will there be a map or schematic available?

Response:

A. For fence/perimeter clearance refer to Section C, Annex 1502050 , Spec Item 2.3.2.1

(Line Clearance-Tree Trimming) and Section J, Attachment J-0200000-08 ELINS, B. Section C 02000000 Spec Item 2.6.2 Dissemination of Information. Maps will be provided to the awardee.

11. What type of cleanup do they want? Chipping the brush?

Response: Refer Section C, Annex 1502050, Spec Items 2.3.2.1 through 2.3.2.7. Debris removal shall be performed as required per the solicitation.

12. If removals are included do they want the wood removed from the site?

Response: Yes, per Section C, Annex 1502050 , Spec Item 2.3.4, unless otherwise noted the tree shall be cut down, leaving a stump no greater than 6 inches from ground level. If ordered, stump removal shall be performed. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all waste in accordance with the terms of this contract, including trunks, branches, leaves and sawdust. Extreme care shall be taken while performing tree removal, so as not to damage any Government property.

13. Stump grinding if trees get removed?

Response: Per Section C, Annex 1502030 , Spec Item 2.3.2.5, the Contractor shall remove undesirable tree stumps. A large stump shall be determined as having a caliper of 4 inches measured up 6 inches from ground level. The stump and roots shall be removed to a depth of at least 18 inches below grade by pulling, grinding or digging. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all yard waste in accordance with the terms of this contract.

14. Are there any requirements when we are inside the base? Ex, Chaperone?

Response: Yes, refer to Section C, Annex 0200000, Spec Item 2.8.6.1 (Escort Arrangement for Secured Areas).

15. Are there any time limitations?

Response: Yes, refer to Section C, Annex 0200000 , Spec Item 2.6.4 (Work Control), Spec

Item 2.2.1, (Government Regular Working Hours), and, Spec Item 2.2.1.2 (Restrictions to

Contractor Working Hours).

16. Are there certain times for starting and stopping?

Response: Yes, per Section C, Annex 0200000, Spec Item 2.2.1 (Government Regular

Working Hours), Regular hours are 0700-1600, Five days per week, Monday through

Friday, except Federal holidays.

17. Can restrictions be placed on parking in certain areas around our work? Because this area is cluttered with parking areas, parked cars, one-way streets, will be very tight areas for bucket trucks and traffic will delay productivity.

Response: Per Section C, Annex 0200000 ,Spec Item 2.9.15.8 (traffic Cones and Signs) when utility vehicles are involved it states the Contractor shall provide 36 inch tall Traffic

Cones to be placed around each vehicle when areas of work are located in areas that do not provide parking slots.

18. If a puddle jumper is required, are there areas that will not accept a vehicle over 10 feet wide?

Response: Yes, per Section C, Annex 0200000 , Spec Item 2.9.15.11, When (Working

Within Bridge Crane Travel Zone) any instance where work will be accomplished within

10 feet of a bridge crane’s travel zone, the Contractor shall notify the Crane Division Code

984 (telephone 396-3619) and Code 722 (telephone 396-2745) and obtain written permission to start work. Notify the Contracting Officer when above request has been submitted and also when written permission is obtained.