Skid Steer Cutting Cedar Trees Approximately 460 Acres Copan, Hula, & Osage WMAs The proposed contract is for skid steer cutting cedar trees of any size within designated areas at Copan, Hulah, and Osage Wildlife Management Areas. Operator will not be compensated for travel time, maintenance, or personal items such as meals, phone calls, breaks, etc. At completion of the work, an agency representative will conduct a final inspection with the operator. Operator has 43 days to complete work upon starting and ALL work must be completed by May 15, 2024, as per USFWS guidelines prohibiting tree cutting during the NLES and Tri-Colored bat pup rearing season. Cutting of trees-All cedar trees within the mapped area can be clipped, cut and or mulched. No stacking is required. Minimum Equipment Requirements-All equipment must be rubber track only. Vendor is to provide all needed equipment to complete the work as required. All work is to be done as directed by the ODWC Area Biologist. Insurance-The successful bidder will be required to provide certificates of insurance for general liability, vehicle, and workers compensation. A contract will not be issued without the required proof of insurance. Basis of Contract: The determination of the Lowest Responsive Bidder will be made based on the lowest extended price (per acre rate x 460 acres = Total project bid). ODWC reserves the right to make any inquiries to ensure that the lowest bidder is able to complete the work in a satisfactory manner. The contract will be issued by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Construction and Properties Division (OMES/CAP). The Contractor shall not begin work until the contract is in the place and written notice to proceed has been issued by OMES/CAP. Terms and Conditions: As stated in the contract. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is inviting written bids for all Project Management, Superintendence, labor, machinery, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and appurtenances described by this solicitation. Method of Responding to this Solicitation: Bids will be accepted by mail, email or hand delivered to the Using Agency Contact specified above. The requirements of the proposed contract for construction are described within this Solicitation, and the Solicitation will become a part of any resultant Contract. Bidder will perform work in compliance with all applicable codes, standards, ordinances and laws. The issuance of this Solicitation does not guarantee that the State of Oklahoma will enter into an agreement, and the State reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Cheryl Luetkemeyer ,Certified Procurement Officer, Headquarters 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ,P: (405) 522-5762, wildlifedepartment.com
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