112 Acres Vegetation/Brush Clearing on Kaw Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

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. In preparing a bid, please review the attached documents and comply with instructions given: o Bid Form: Submit your Bid using the form provided; o Scope of Work (SOW): Description and Requirements of the proposed construction contract; o Vendor Payee Form: Payee Information; and o Vendor Insurance: General Liability and Workers Compensation or Exemption. If the Bidder has any questions about this Solicitation, please contact the Using Agency Contact listed above. This Solicitation and any resulting Contract for Construction is in accordance with 61 O.S. 101- 138, and specifically 61 O.S. 103(B) regarding projects under the statutory amount mandated therein. Any resultant contract will be awarded by the State of Oklahoma, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Division of Capital Assets Management, Department of Real Estate Services, Construction and Properties (Owner Agent for State. General Requirements: Project Goal: Reduce woody vegetation in specified location (see attached aerial images; estimated 112 acres) by mulching brush and trees smaller than 10 inches in diameter, and removing ALL Eastern Red Cedars. The thinning work will be done at the direction of the area biologist. All work is to be completed on Kaw WMA utilizing forestry mulching machine(s) (Hydro Ax, Barko, Prentice, or equivalent brand) equipped with rubber tires or rubber tracks with minimum 300 HP engine and a mulching attachment (FECON or equivalent) for mulching woody vegetation. All machines must have working hour meters aboard. Scheduling contractor will provide agency representative with proposed work schedule prior to beginning. Operator will not be compensated for travel time to and from the work site; or for time spent on maintenance and repair of equipment; or for personal items such as meals, phone calls, breaks, etc. The exact work location(s) will be provided by agency representative. At completion of the work, conduct final inspection with agency representative. Operator has 90 days to complete work upon starting and ALL work is to be completed by June 30, 2023. Contract may be increased if budget allows. A per hour price must be provided with bid. Additional hours may be added to the contract based on this price if budget allows. The additional hours will be used in location(s) on Kaw WMA outside of the approximate 112 acre parcel being bid upon. Larger trees (6-9inch diameter) can be felled, and vertical limbs removed to improve efficiency. Stumps should be cut to a height of 6 inches or less. For questions during the bid process please direct your questions to: ODWC CPO Point of Contact: Rebekah Pennington 405-521-5762 Rebekah.pennington@odwc.ok.gov .

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.