Questions ITB S-63400-00008389 10-31.pdf

Questions and Clarifications ITB S-63400-00008389

Date: October 31, 2023

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

ITB S-63400-00008389

OPRIS: 10341

Hazard Tree Removal Ona Beach Day Use Area Brian Booth State Park

OPRD CLARIFICATIONS AND RESPONSE(S) TO QUESTIONS

The following provides OPRD’s answers to questions received from prospective Bidders. The information provided below is for clarification purposes only and does NOT constitute a change to the solicitation documents or requirements.

1. QUESTION: Can we take equipment into the treatment area?

RESPONSE: It is possible for equipment to be taken into the operation area but only if it stays on protected surfaces such as mats or pavement. Equipment is not allowed in the operation area without ground protection.

2. QUESTION: Can we drop trees outside of area?

RESPONSE: Trees can be felled onto mats or existing/placed downed wood.

3. QUESTION: Will the wood from the snagged trees will be left as downed wood?

RESPONSE: The wood from these trees will be left as downed wood as marked and outlined in Section 2305.

4. QUESTION: Will the picnic benches in the tree removal area be removed?

RESPONSE: Picnic benches will not be removed from the area prior to the beginning of operations.

5. QUESTION: There are a few alder and shore pine that are located in the tree removal area, will be left or removed?

RESPONSE: They can be removed if necessary for operations or if they pose a hazard.

6. QUESTION: Can material removed be placed in the grassy area outside of the treatment?

RESPONSE: Material cannot be placed for the purposes of staging and later removal on any non hard surfaces without the use of some type of ground protection matting. Any material staged outside of the operation area boundary must be removed prior to the completion of operations.

7. QUESTION: Can mats be placed in the grassy area between the paved path and Beaver Creek to the south of the treatment area?

Questions and Clarifications ITB S-63400-00008389

RESPONSE: Mats shall be placed so that equipment can drive on the grass over the mats in order to have a more direct path to the landing area in the day use parking lot from the treatment area. Mats can be used to move equipment as long as the equipment is always on the mats.

8. QUESTION: Can downed wood be left that has not been designated as downed wood?

RESPONSE: Only material that can be left in the treatment area is wood that is designated as snag/downed wood.

9. QUESTION: At the pre-operations meeting, will contract administrators (Nick and Kathryn) be present?

RESPONSE: Yes, both foresters will be present.

10. QUESTION: Will the archaeologist be present at the pre-operations meeting?

RESPONSE: It is unknown if the archaeologist will be present at the pre-operations meeting.