The State of Nebraska Game Parks Commission is seeking bids for tree clearing at Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area. A mandatory solicitation conference will be held on January 21, 2026. The contract will commence upon execution and end on June 30, 2027, with a possible extension. Bidders must submit an intent to attend the solicitation conference by January 16, 2026. Electronic responses are required by February 10, 2026. The state reserves the right to reject responses that do not conform to the solicitation.
The first year's work must be completed by July 31, 2026, and the project completion date is June 30, 2027.
Invoices for payments must be submitted by the vendor to the agency requesting the services with sufficient detail to support payment.
The vendor represents and warrants that its services shall be performed by competent personnel and shall be of professional quality consistent with generally accepted industry standards for the performance of such services and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this agreement.
The state reserves the right to evaluate solicitation responses and award contracts in a manner utilizing criteria selected at the states discretion and in the states best interest.
Prospective bidders are expected to carefully examine all documents, schedules, and requirements in this solicitation, and respond to each requirement in the format prescribed.
Violation of the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation or any resultant contract, at any time before or after the award, shall be grounds for action by the state which may include, but is not limited to, the following: rejection of a bidders solicitation response, withdrawal of the intent to award, withdrawal of the award, negative documentation regarding vendor performance, termination of the resulting contract, legal action and suspension or debarment of the bidder from further bidding with the state for the period of time relative to the seriousness of the violation.
A mandatory solicitation conference will be held per the schedule of events.
Any protests must be filed by a bidder within ten 10 business days after the intent to award decision is posted to the internet.
