PW1678-25 Addendum 1.pdf

PW1678-25 - Santiam Canyon Parks Hazard Tree Removal Page 1 of 5

ADDENDUM #1

TO THE

INVITATION TO BID

PW1678-25 - SANTIAM CANYON PARKS HAZARD TREE REMOVAL

ISSUED ON 1/7/2026 9:00:00 AM

The following information in this addendum, hereby become part of the Invitation To Bid. It is essential that all prospective Offerors note the content of this Addendum.

A. Question and Answers:

1. Question #1

In Exhibit A - Statement of Work, it mentions that the contractor shall pile for burning.

Are there any specifications/desired dimensions for the piles?

a. Answer #1

i. Burn piles shall be located in areas approved by the County’s representative and sited to minimize impacts to park users, vegetation, soils, and infrastructure.

ii. Burn piles shall not exceed 15 feet in diameter and 8 feet in height.

iii. Piles shall be constructed to promote clean, efficient burning and shall be free of excessive soil or rock contamination.

iv. All utilization, piling, and placement of material is subject to inspection and approval by Marion County Parks or its designated representative prior to burning or project closeout.

2. Question #2

Is a state of Oregon CCB license required, or is it considered exempt because it is logging?

a. Answer #2

“Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed with the Oregon Construction

Contractors Board (CCB). Construction activity includes … tree services,” amongst other services.

https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/pages/about-the-ccb.aspx#:~:text=Regulating%20the%20construction%20industry&text=Oregon%20law

%20requires%20anyone%20who,other%20construction%20and%20repair%20services

Additionally, all tree work may be performed with an LCB license, in lieu of a CCB license.

https://www.oregon.gov/lcb/pages/faq-tree-work.aspx

3. Question #3

What are the utilization specs for material being removed?

a. Answer #3

i. Recovered Material

All recovered logs, including pulp wood logs shall be removed from the project area unless otherwise directed by Marion County or their designated representative.

ii. Non-Recovered Trees, Logs, and Slash - Small Diameter Material (≤ 20 inches

DBH)

All trees, logs, tops, limbs, and slash 20 inches diameter at breast height (DBH) or less that are unsuitable for merchandising shall be piled for burning.

a) Burn piles shall be located in areas approved by the County’s representative and sited to minimize impacts to park users, vegetation, soils, and infrastructure.

b) Burn piles shall not exceed 15 feet in diameter and 8 feet in height.

c) Piles shall be constructed to promote clean, efficient burning and shall be free of excessive soil or rock contamination.

iii. Non-Merchantable Trees, Logs, and Slash - Large Diameter Material (> 20 inches

DBH)

Trees and logs greater than 20 inches DBH that are unsuitable for merchandising may be left on the site.

a) Up to 25% of the logs left on site may be left scattered throughout the project area for wildlife habitat enhancement.

b) The remaining logs shall be consolidated into a number of moderately sized piles around the project area.

c) Material shall be in stable locations or designated areas where logs will not roll or slide and shall not create safety hazards or interfere with trails, roads, drainage features, or other park infrastructure.

https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/pages/about-the-ccb.aspx%23:~:text=Regulating%20the%20construction%20industry&text=Oregon%20law%20requires%20anyone%20who,other%20construction%20and%20repair%20services https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/pages/about-the-ccb.aspx%23:~:text=Regulating%20the%20construction%20industry&text=Oregon%20law%20requires%20anyone%20who,other%20construction%20and%20repair%20services https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/pages/about-the-ccb.aspx%23:~:text=Regulating%20the%20construction%20industry&text=Oregon%20law%20requires%20anyone%20who,other%20construction%20and%20repair%20services https://www.oregon.gov/lcb/pages/faq-tree-work.aspx

d) Logs may be grouped or oriented to enhance habitat value while maintaining public safety and visual quality.

iv. Final Treatment and Approval

All utilization, piling, and placement of material is subject to inspection and approval by Marion County Parks or its designated representative prior to burning or project closeout.

4. Question #4

What are the min max diameter and length for piling?

a. Answer #4

Burn piles shall not exceed 15 feet in diameter and 8 feet in height.

5. Question #5

Is there a min/max pile size?

a. Answer #5

Burn piles shall not exceed 15 feet in diameter and 8 feet in height.

6. Question #6

Would using a Curtain Burner to dispose of the slash be preferred over piling?

a. Answer #6

The specifications in this bid are to pile for burning. The proposals should be based on this process.

7. Question #7

Will a live crown, burnt bole, or exposed root chart be put together?

a. Answer #7

No, professional judgement and best practices will be used to identify healthy trees that are to be left standing. A County representative will be available to discuss and confirm during the project implementation.

8. Question #8

Are there bird, migrant animal, soil, or other such restrictions associated with this project?

a. Answer #8

All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. No other restrictions are associated with this project.

9. Question #9

Will soil decompaction be required on skid trails?

a. Answer #9

No decompaction will be required on skid trails.

10. Question #10

This job, from our understanding, is not considered "land improvement". Rather, it would be considered logging/silviculture, which is not considered land improvement because the trees would be replanted and the usage of the land would still be considered forestland.

a. Answer #10

This work is considered park maintenance. The land use of the property will not change.

11. Question #11

Can logs or trees unsuitable for merchandising as pulp be placed in slash piles?

a. Answer #11

i. Non-Recoverable Trees, Logs, and Slash - Small Diameter Material (≤ 20 inches

DBH)

All trees, logs, tops, limbs, and slash 20 inches diameter at breast height (DBH) or less that are unsuitable for merchandising shall be piled for burning.

ii. Non-Recoverable Trees, Logs, and Slash - Large Diameter Material (> 20 inches

DBH)

Trees and logs greater than 20 inches DBH that are unsuitable for merchandising may be left on the site.

iii. Final Treatment and Approval

All utilization, piling, and placement of material is subject to inspection and approval by Marion County Parks or its designated representative prior to burning or project closeout.

12. Question #12

The BOLI link embedded in the ITB takes you to the Oregon Bureau of Labor and

Industries, but gives a 404 code of page not found. Please clarify the date of BOLI book that applies to this project.

a. Answer #12

Replace the link in Section 2.4.1.1 with the following:

BOLI : Prevailing Wage Rates : For Employers : State of Oregon

BOLI January 5, 2026 Prevailing Wage Rate Book

13. Question #13

Per Exhibit A: As Zones 2 and 3 currently lack markings or defined inventory, will bid submittals be deemed non-responsive if 'Alternate 1 and 2' are left blank on

Attachment C?

a. Answer #13

Please see Attachment C stating:

Bidders shall enter pricing and other required information for all Bid Items listed in this Bid Form.

14. Question #14

Per ITB PW1678-25 Section 2.4, will the County provide on-site markings and an inventory spreadsheet for hazardous trees in Zones 2 and 3, consistent with the documentation provided for Zone 1?

a. Answer #14

No, professional judgement and best practices will be used to identify healthy trees that are to be left standing. A County representative will be available to discuss and confirm during the project implementation.

https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Prevailing%20Wage%20Rate%20Books/BOLI%20January%205,%202026%20Prevailing%20Wage%20Rate%20Book.pdf