B.01 SF30-Amendment 0002 W9127N20Q0081 072620.pdf

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Questions and Answers - Solicitation W9127N20Q0081 07/26/2020

Vendor Questions for Solicitation W9127N20Q0080 Portland District – John Day Tree Removal

– Plymouth Park

Question 1: If successfully awarded a contract, can the contractor sub after award?

Answer 1: Yes.

Question 2: Are bathrooms available during work in the parks?

Answer 2: Yes, restrooms re available.

Question 3: Can the contractor use grills for lunch?

Answer 3: No. There is a burn ban in place and you can only use propane stoves.

Question 4: How does the contractor proceed if a tree is called for “trim” and the contractor recommendation is to “remove”? Vice versa?

Answer 4: Changes in scope or deliverables can only be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

7.2 CONTRACT CHANGES

Question 5: Is the contractor responsible for turf repair?

Answer 5: Hazard tree removal will be performed in a safe manner that will maintain a clean and neat appearance and in such a manner that preserves both the infrastructure and on-site vegetation… 5.1 SCOPE

Question 6: Can the contractors camp in the park?

Answer 6: No.

Question 7: What is the clearance requirement for the RV campsites?

Answer 7: A minimum of 15 feet above driveways and campsites. 5.7 PLYMOUTH

CAMPGROUND.

Question 8: Can a curtain burn trailer be used on-site to dispose of the woody debris?

Answer 8: No. Not on site.

Question 9: When the contract spec states “cut flush to ground level”, what does that mean?

Answer 9: No stump shall be more than 4” above ground level. This is due to physical limitations of the chainsaw regarding a half or full wrap handle.

Question 10: Can the contractor stage chips and logs on site slated for removal or do they need to be removed immediately?

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Answer 10: The contractor may temporarily stage the material slated for removal with COR approval.

Question 11: Are there any dump sites in the area or is that the responsibility of the contractor?

Answer 11: Finding an off-site disposal area is the responsibility of the contractor. 4.0

CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH.

Question 12: What does USACE mean by pruning?

Answer 12: To remove dead/broken limbs, widow makers and dead spars to include thinning, canopy raising near structures, driveways and campsites. The intent is for public safety and the overall health of the tree. 5.7 PLYMOUTH PARK