Q_and_A_W9124819Q0006.docx

W9124819Q0006 Questions and Answers

1. Due to the high cost of mastication machinery and equipment, most costs associated with CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 will be in the absorption of equipment costs. Will there be minimum annual quantities?

There will be no minimum annual quantities.

2. Is there an annual expectation for those two CLIN 01 and CLIN02?

250 acres of vertical mastication and 750 acres of horizontal mastication. These quantities are not indicative of, nor do they constitute annual minimums. They are merely forecasted averages over the next year.

3. The current solicitation W9124819Q0006 states that trees up to 5” DBH be mulched. Can you please confirm the DBH maximum for vertical mastication?

PWS paragraph 5.1.1.2.1 has been amended to change the DBH for vertical mastication to 10”.

4. Paragraph 5.4.1.1.2 states that the contractor shall conduct seedling pick up during normal business hours. Are the seedlings provided by the Government?

No, please see revised PWS in the attached amendments.

5. If not, which species of bare root seedlings are expected to be purchased?

Species will change based on the desired end-state of each area, but will remain constant within general seedling types (ie. Conifers, nut producers, etc.).

6. Understanding that seedling spacing and quantities are dictated via specific task order, for bidding reference, what is the maximum amount of seedlings that will be ordered per acre?

Seedlings will not exceed 435 seedlings per acre. Please note that the government does not always require 435 seedlings per acre. A historical average will be provided during a later question and answer session.