F--OR - Klamath Marsh NWR -FUEL REDUCTION Site Aview on SAM.gov

Klamath Marsh NWR, OR - Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Habitat Enhancement - Site A 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 "140F0S26Q0057 - Klamath Marsh - A" in the subject line RFI questions: Q1. Please confirm that we only need to cut brush if it is acting as a ladder fuel. A1. Yes, only cutting brush that acts as a ladder fuel Q2. Is there a certain distance from the drip line that the brush should be cut? A2. There isn¿t a definitive spacing, part of this is a case by case basis that depends on items like how tall is the brush? If it were lit on fire would carry up into the crown? Example: a five foot tall brush that is only six inches away from the drip line will need to be cut. Q3. Please also confirm that dead and down material up to 16" diameter should be piled. A3. Only dead and down (under 16" diameter) that acts as a ladder fuel needs to be cut/piled.