F--OR - Klamath Marsh NWR -FUEL REDUCTION

Klamath Marsh NWR, OR - Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Habitat Enhancement - Site B It is highly recommended that the Contractor visit the site prior to quoting. See SOW attached. Vendor will submit a statement that the vendor understands the work and understands the environment and condition the work will be performed in and fill out the quote sheet on the first page of the attachment. Send packets and questions to Robert_Sung@ios.doi.gov with "140F0S26Q0056 - Klamath Marsh - B" in the subject line RFI: Q1. Approximately what percentage or number of acres does the Government anticipate will require exclusively manual cutting and hand piling because of surface-water exclusions, sensitive meadows, aspen protection, or unsuitable ground conditions? A1. Sensitive areas that may require hand treatment are expected to be less than 10% of the total acres. Q2. Will the approximately 15% of the project designated for habitat-retention clumps be included in the measured and accepted acreage for payment? A2. Yes Q3. Will any reduction of the 100-foot mechanical-equipment exclusion during dry or frozen ground conditions be determined during the post-award unit-delineation process? A3. It will be post-award. The water levels at Klamath Marsh fluctuate throughout the year and can differ substantially year to year.