Tree Removal and Land Clearance Q&A.pdf

Tree Removal and Land Clearance Q&A

1. What bidding format are you requiring? Can we just submit a quote and do we need to break everything down in the quote or do we just list the following wording "TREE AND LAND CLEARANCE SEE SUMMARY OF WORK IN SECTION J with a cost"?

All we need is a quote to be submitted

2. What are the qualification do we need to bid on this project? Registered in sam.gov

3. Do we need to be bonded? No

4. Do we need to do certified payroll? No

5. The summary work list furnishing all plants? Do plants need to plant or is this a mistake in the wording? No plants, mistake in the wording

6. Clarification on the removal of trees. Do you want removal of all tress on said property or is it removal of any trees UP To 24 inches and any trees larger than 24 inches stays? If they trees larger than 24" do they need to trimmed?

All trees within the prescribed area of 20' from the fence is required.

7. Does everything need to be cleared up to the fencing? The summary work states 20 feet from the fence. Does that mean we leave anything growing next to the fence alone? Everything needs to cleared, to include adjacent or touching the fence.

8. Are we only to level the area if major tire and equipment ruts happen while working and your not asking for us to bring in dirt to level off the area? See 2.1.4, no additional dirt will be required.

9. If we win the bid when is the soonest we can start the job? Must comply with OPSEC briefing before start. The OPSEC briefing will be setup upon award and scheduled through the Installation Security Office.

10. SOW paragraph 2.1.2 states to only remove tree’s up to 24”. Per the site visit instructions all tree where to be removed regardless of size. Please confirm all trees will be removed.

All trees within the prescribed area of 20' is required regardless of size (SOW has been updated)

11. Please confirm what is desired of tree stumps. Will stumps need to be completely removed or just ground 6” below ground level?

Grind stumps 6" below ground level and cut saplings at ground level. (See 2.1.3)

12. Will erosion control be required during the project? If so please provide the desired erosion control measures.

No, but all rutting will be repaired. Chippings can be used on the high banks for erosion control and to disperse them.

13. Please confirm that a land disturbance permit is not required by the contractor.

Land disturbance has been completed #19-128/Dated: 10/11/2019

14. Please confirm that all grinding and wood chips can remain as directed by the customer during the site visit. It was understood that chippings could be piled in the woods as long as they were beyond 20’ from fence.

Yes and a map will be provided

15. Could the period of performance be extended for the grinding activities as long as trees are knocked down by April 1st?

Yes, once trees are on the ground the bat issue doesn't apply. Just standing timber. (See 4.4)

16. What is the protocol if the fence is damaged or knocked down? Is there security measures that need to be implemented?

If damage occurs to government property, the contractor is responsible to inform the government immediately and will incur the expenses to repair said damage. (See 13.1 and 13.2)

17. Will the contractor be allowed to work extended hours, weekends or holidays?

With the Contracting Officer's approval. Must submit a request to Contracting Officer in advance. (See 4.1 and 4.2)

18. Will a map be provided by the Government as stated during the site visit? A map has been incorporated with the Q&A amendment.

19. How many acres? Approximately 4 acres.( See 2.1.1)

20. What is the insurance minimum requirements needed for this job? There is no mandated insurance requirement, however, contractor is responsible for any damages to Government property.

21. What job classification code or salaries fall under this job scope? Can we use 11210 Laborer Grounds, 11260 Pruner? Refer to the attached Wage determination, we do not determine labor categories

22. Are we only to level the area if major tire and equipment ruts happen while working and your not asking for us to bring in dirt to level off the area? Area should be left in accordance with

2.1.3 & 2.1.4.

23. Will any training be required prior to the start of work? AT training will be required prior to the start of work. Please provide the number of employees that will be working on the job site and the COR will schedule a date and time for the training to proceed. (See 15.2)