Site Visit QnA
Updated
A PDF document (105 KB) attached to Longleaf Timber Stand Improvement, from the Forest Service. Due Oct 27, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC-4).
File name: Site Visit QnA Oct 2026.pdf
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Q & A from Site Visit on Oct 22, 2026
Geo-reference pdf maps will be provided to the awardee of the contract area.
On the Avenza Map app the contractor can get a Free Ocala National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) to help them navigate the forest. Longleaf Seedling Per Acre by Unit (Reference on Density) Compartment – Stand
43-9
43-10
43-22
43-30
43-37
104-38
224-6
259-6
259-7
259-14
260-14
262-8
266-14
266-34
268-18
268-20
268-29
289-14
289-15
289-35
297-9
297-10
297-14
297-16
Longleaf Seedling Per Acre
Year it was survey
2024
2024
2024
2024
2026
2026
2026
2026
2022
2026
2022
2024
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2024
2026
2024
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2024
2026
2024
Q: Does the contractor need any certification (such as Certified Arborist) on site during the contract?
No, there are no certification needed for the onsite
foreman.
Q: Does the contractor need to GPS the area and/or any avoided areas due to wildlife protection.
No, the contractor doesn’t need to collect any GPS data for this contract.
Q: Is there a particular order in which the work needs to be completed?
There is no order in which the work needs to be completed. Q: When should bills be submitted for completed work?
Bills should be submitted by compartment or for multiple compartments at a time.
Q: If seedlings are not present in a dense clump of oak or sand pine, does that clump need to be treated?
No, but if the seedling is adjacent to the clump, it may require cutting into the clump to establish the 20’ clearance radius. Q: Is the brush uniform throughout or variable?
Variable, sometimes highly variable from site to site.
Q: Do locations of treated areas or individual seedlings need to be mapped?
No, GPS coordinates are not required.
Q: Is weekend work acceptable?
Yes.
Q: Is 15 acres a day mandatory?
No, minor fluctuations in the production rate are acceptable but major changes need to be agreed upon.
Q: Is wheeled or tracked equipment acceptable?
Possibly, this work is typically done by hand with power tools, but other types of equipment may be acceptable. The use of wheeled or tracked equipment must be agreed upon prior to use.
Q: Will hunting season be active during the term of the contract and what type of hunting, dog hunting or still?
Yes, Muzzleloader and General Gun will be in season from Oct 30th through Jan 10th, 2027. Small Game runs until March
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