C05b Questions and Answers 1240LT26Q0137.pdf

Lucky Peak Nursery New Greenhouse - 1240LT26Q0137 Questions and Answers 001

Note: Questions were copied as they were received with some spelling errors corrected. Some questions mention “bid” “pre-bid” etc. That terminology was left in the questions, but this solicitation is a Request for Quotations under the Revolutionary FAR Part 12.

The answers below will be incorporated into any award resulting from this solicitation.

Q1. Can you please confirm that a Novavert open roof system (comparable to Cravo) would be an acceptable alternate for this project?

A1. – No, name brand supplier is required.

Q2. Will the existing greenhouses be cleared out prior to construction activities starting? What will be remaining in the greenhouses?

A2. See greenhouse phasing schedule.

Q3. With regards to the onsite material to be excavated out of the barrow pit, what is the plan if there is not enough material in the barrow pit to satisfy the required material for construction?

A3. Pit will be expanded as needed to fill the requirement.

Q4. Can we get a detailed phasing plan for the work that needs to be completed on the existing green house?

A4. See greenhouse phasing schedule.

Q5. Could you clarify what "motor driven" means for the lights? Specifically, are they intended to be mounted on the booms? If so, could you provide a description of that design?

A5. The requirement was deleted and the specifications will be updated. The requirements for the lights required are shown in the electrical schedule on drawing E Sheets EG 01 EG 10 EG20.

Q6. Section 328400 – Irrigation Booms appears to be missing from the spec. Could you post that section when you get a chance?

A6. See updated specifications.

Q7. Spec 01000 Page 22 C - Specifications state option items may be awarded up to 6 months after award of base items. The SOI states option items may be awarded up to 60 days after initial award based on available funds. Question: Is the contractor to keep pricing for option items for 60 days or 6 months?

A7. 60 Days is the correct time, Specifications to be updated.

Q8. The SOI for embankment construction identifies a design quantity of 10,277 cubic yards of material for use in creating the level area for greenhouse #2. Question: Does this quantity take into consideration the amount of deleterious material that will need to be stripped from the site to reach the proper elevations?

A8. Yes

Q9. In consideration of the above information, if the 10,277 cy of material is not adequate will the government treat this as a differing site condition per FAR 52.236-2?

A9. Item is a DQ (design quantity), FAR subpart 11.7, 15% variable allowed.

Q10. 312000 - Specifications state "it is likely the excavation will encounter significant number of cobbles and boulders up to 5 feet in diameter. If larger boulders are encountered, it will be considered a differing site condition and compensation may be available." For bidding purposes, please clarify the government’s intent of the word "MAY." Will this be considered a differing site condition, and provide compensation for the considerable amount of additional cost to excavate rock? There is no way for the contractor to make a precise determination and account for what "may" be underneath the concealed ground, even attempting to estimate the quantity of boulders up to 5 feet in diameter would be a complete guessing game.

A10. No boulders or rocks anticipated near greenhouse, headhouse warehouse. Pit area is expected to encounter rocks.

Q11. Can we dump material grub off the new greenhouse and warehouse site at the existing borrow site?

A11. Material to be placed in location identified by COR.

Q12. Is the material in the borrow area approved by Geo Tech for structural fill?

A12. Borrow material is for embankment. The contractor is responsible for obtain Geotech testing and gradation requirements to use as Structural Fill.

Q13. If there is not enough accessible material at the borrow site, will the government consider this a differing site condition and provide compensation to import additional structural fill material?

A13. No, the pit will be expanded if additional material is needed.

Q14. If there is a need to break rock to get borrow, will this be considered a differing site condition?

A14. No, the contractor will be responsible for processing the material to use to meet requirements of the specifications.

Q15. Will there be screening or crushing required for the use of the barrow material?

A15. The contractor is required to process the material to the extent it will meet the requirements of the specifications.

Q16. 321204-1 - This section calls for crushed aggregate base 12" thick under new greenhouse. Plans on A7.01B call for 4" of base gravel. Which should we use?

A16. Pad for the Greenhouse is embankment material capped with a minimum of 12 inches of aggregate base, the 4 inches is to be placed on top of the 12 inch cap layer for the new greenhouse area.

Q17. Can the material under the existing greenhouse #1 as well as the cut material for the warehouse be as fill for the new greenhouse?

A17. Yes, if it meets the requirements in the specifications for embankment material.

Q18. It was stated during the site visit on 8/17 that the government lost electrical engineers during the last year and was unable to perform an evaluation of the electrical drawings and the current capacity of the existing electrical infrastructure to support the project. Is it the contractor’s responsibility as part of this contract to engage in a third party electrical engineer to verify design calculations and the current Idaho Power source capacity?

A18. See additional electrical information provided with solicitation.

Q19. The boring logs do not indicate ground water was encountered to the depths explored during the time of exploration. If dewatering is required, will this be addressed as a differing site condition and compensation provided to the contractor?

A19. High groundwater may be encountered in spring during initial snow melt, but is low during remainder of the year. Dewatering is not expected.

Q20. 321200-1 Hotmix Asphalt Pavement for the option items reflects LSQ, LS, but has a quantity listed. Will this item be lump sum or design quantity as reflected in the base items?

A20. SOI lists Hotmix Asphalt as DQ The specification will be updated to match the SOI.

Q21. If design quantities listed in the SOI are insufficient, will the government consider this to be a differing site condition and compensate the contractor for the additional labor and material required to meet the design intent?

A21. Any discrepancies with materials listed as AQ or DQ will be addressed per the FAR.

Q22. Is a hazardous material survey available for this project?

A22. See provided Asbestos Report.

Q23. Can the material that is stripped from the building sites be placed on site or will the contractor be required to export the material?

A23. Stripped soil and gravel materials may be left on site and disposed of in a location identified by COR, Asphalt, concrete, and building debris is to be removed from the site per Section 024100- Waste Material Disposal.

Q24. If the material from above question remains on site, please provide a location for it to be placed.

A24. See A23.

Q25. Can the contractor dispose of the trees removed from the affected construction areas on site? If so, please describe location for the trees to be placed.

A25. Removed trees may be left on site and disposed of in a location identified by COR.

Q26. During the site visit on 8/17 it was mentioned that the USFS had a detailed phasing plan for the renovation of greenhouse #1. Will the government please provide this information to the contractor for bidding purposes?

A26. See greenhouse phasing schedule.

Q27. Will the USFS remove the existing conveyor system in greenhouse #1, or is it the contractor’s responsibility?

A27. FS will remove equipment to include planting trays, rails and cinder blocks.

Q28. If it is the contractor’s responsibility to remove the conveyor system, where shall the contractor place the removed components?

A28. FS will remove equipment to include planting trays, rails and cinder blocks.

Q29. Please confirm that the government will remove existing poles and other relevant components of the existing shade structures prior to the contractor mobilizing on site.

A29. FS will remove poles and other components of the shade structure.

Q30. Drawings S3 - There are three 2" conduits called out to be installed between the two greenhouses for future electrical, comm, and water. Are these three conduits to be capped and buried under the concrete slabs, or are they to be turned up and capped above finished grade?

A30. Conduits turned up, with nylon pull string secured and accessible at top of turned up conduit.

Q31. Drawings G.01a - General note 17 states; "all exposed electrical equipment shall be painted to match adjacent surfaces." Is it the governments intent that all exposed conduit, boxes, gear and other electrical components will be painted throughout the new headhouse, greenhouse #1 and greenhouse#2? If electrical is to be painted, please provide specification for paint to be used on electrical equipment/parts and pieces.

A31. Not required.

Q32. Drawings G.01a - General not 23 states; "unless otherwise noted, all exterior and interior metal, trim, treillage, railings, moldings, frames, castings, etc., shall be painted." It does not appear that the paint specifications contain sections for anything but gypsum and wood. Please clarify what painting other than what is called out for on the plans shall be painted.

A32. Section 099600 in specs.

Q33. Drawings S102 & S102 - Sheet S101 of the Warehouse drawings there appears to be 6 wide flange columns on each side and an HSS column on the Southeast corner. On sheet S102 there appears to be 7 wide flange columns on each side with no reference to the HSS column. Please clarify.

A33. See updated Drawings and Specs.

Q34. Drawings S102 & S210 - Detail 2/S210 on sheet 102 of the warehouse drawings references an HSS column on the Southeast corner. This detail also shows a wide flange beam connecting to the column, but no beam is called out on the framing plan S102. Please clarify.

A34. See updated Drawings and Specs.

Q35. At the site visit it was mentioned that the greenhouse was a sole sourced product. Please confirm.

A35. Not sole source, it is name brand.

Q36. Will the contractor be responsible for additional costs incurred due to material escalation and/or tariffs caused by acquiring material from a different country?

A36. No economic price adjustments will be administered. Contractor is responsible for all costs of providing imported items. Quote accordingly.

Q37. Please provide as-built drawings of the existing greenhouse.

A37. Not available.

Q38. If the contractor is responsible for removing boxes, rails, cinder blocks, etc. from the existing greenhouse, will the contractor be responsible for storing these items?

A38. See A28.

Q39. Please provide an excel copy of the SOI.

A39. Has been listed in the attachments to the solicitation.

Q40. The SOI states that option items may be awarded up to 60 days after the initial award based on available funding. Specification section 011000 Summary of work section 1.1 C states optional items may be awarded up to 6 months after award of the base items and that the contractor must guarantee pricing for 6 months after award of base items. Please confirm how long the contractor is required to hold option pricing for.

A40. See A7.

Q41. Drawings A501 - Detail 5 on sheet A501 of the Warehouse Drawings implies the exterior walls extend above the roof. Please indicate where this occurs.

A41. See updated drawings, detail 5 deleted.

Q42. Detail 2 on sheet A2.02 of the Warehouse Drawings elevation note 9 is called out at 4 of the skylights. Elevation note 9 calls for a 6" steel pipe and concrete bollard. Please advise.

A42. See updated drawings.

Q43. Schedule of Items, page 2 states that option items may be awarded up to 60 days after initial award, subject to available funding. Please advise whether the Government anticipates exercising the options within this 60-day period. If an option is not exercised within 60 days after initial award, does the option expire and become excluded from the Contractor’s remaining obligations?

A43. Up to 60 days after the initial award any remaining option items that were not originally awarded may be awarded. Unawarded options are not obligations until the point they are awarded. If available funding isn’t available to award any remaining options 60 days after initial award, then they will not be awarded.

Q44. At the August 17, 2026 pre-bid site walk, the Government stated that Greenhouse #1 demolition/reconstruction cannot begin before May 2027 and will be completed in two phases while nursery operations continue. Please provide: (1) start/completion date and limits for each phase; (2) timing of Government tree moves; (3) Phase 1 testing and acceptance required before tree relocation; (4) shutdown windows; and (5) continuity criteria for water, heat, power, and controls. State whether time relief applies when nursery operations prevent access.

A44. See greenhouse phasing schedule.

Q45. During two-phase Greenhouse #1 work, Forest Service personnel will relocate trees to release each phase. Please identify whether the Forest Service or Contractor must disconnect, remove, label, transport, store, protect, reinstall, level, and reconnect the tree-base support system. Also please define the system limits, including supports, anchors, irrigation, power/controls, and damaged-component replacement. State who pays for pre-existing damage and damage during handling.

A45. Contractor is required to maintain continuity of service for operations, see phasing schedule.

Q46. Please provide the asbestos/hazardous-material survey for the existing small greenhouse/Glasshouse, including sampling, results, quantities, condition, and required abatement/disposal. Section 017320 states additional hazardous materials were not found, while the site walk identified a need for the report. If no survey exists, state whether the Government will fund testing or bidders must carry an allowance.

A46. See provided Asbestos Report, and updated specifications.

Q47. References:

• Statement of Work, Paragraph 1.1.B.5

• Specification Section 01 41 50

• Schedule of Items, Item 014150

The Statement of Work includes quality control in the base work, while Item 014150 is listed under the warehouse option in the Schedule of Items.

Please confirm:

1. Section 01 41 50, including the CQC System Manager and supporting CQC organization, applies to the base project regardless of whether the warehouse option is awarded.

2. Please revise the Schedule of Items to include base-project QC under the base items. If a separate option QC item is required, confirm that it should include only the additional QC cost associated with the warehouse option.

A47. 1) No, this is no longer an optional item. See updated SOI.

A47. 2 ) See above.

Q48. Section 01 41 50 requires a CQC organization consisting of a dedicated CQC System Manager, Design Quality Manager, Safety and Health Manager, and qualified discipline personnel.

Please confirm the intended staffing as follows:

1. One dedicated CQC System Manager will be onsite whenever construction work is being performed. A qualified alternate will provide coverage during the CQC System Manager’s absence.

2. The Design Quality Manager is required during contractor-designed portions of the work but is not a separate full-time onsite position.

3. Civil, mechanical, electrical, materials-testing, submittal, and other discipline QC functions may be performed by qualified prime-contractor or subcontractor personnel who have other project duties, as permitted by Paragraph 3.4.C. These personnel are required onsite only while work in their assigned areas is being performed.

4. No additional full-time, dedicated QC personnel are required beyond the CQC System Manager unless proposed by the Contractor in its accepted CQC Plan.

A48. 1) Yes.

A48. 2) No.

A48. 3) Yes.

A48. 4) Correct.

Q49. Reference: Specification Section 01 41 50, Paragraph 3.4

Section 01 41 50 requires a dedicated CQC System Manager and identifies additional members of the CQC organization, including a Design Quality Manager, Safety and Health Manager, and discipline-specific QC personnel.

1. The CQC System Manager is the only CQC position required to be a dedicated, fulltime role with no other project duties.

2. The Design Quality Manager, Safety and Health Manager, and civil, mechanical, electrical, materials-testing, submittal, and other discipline QC personnel may also serve in other project roles, provided they meet the specified qualifications and have su2icient time to perform their assigned QC responsibilities.

3. Qualified personnel may cover more than one supporting QC discipline, as permitted by Paragraph 3.4.C, and are required onsite only while work within their assigned areas is being performed.

4. The alternate CQC System Manager may perform another project role when not acting as the CQC System Manager but will perform no other duties while providing coverage for the primary CQC System Manager.

A49. 1) Yes.

A49. 2) CQC is to have no additional duties.

A49. 3) Yes.

A49. 4) Yes.

Q50. References:

• Statement of Work, Section 1.4.A

• Specification Section 00 05 02

• Drawing D1.01b

• Pre-bid site visit discussions

The Contractor understands that Greenhouse No. 1 will be renovated in two phases, with approximately 50% of the greenhouse included in each phase.

1. The occupied half of the greenhouse must remain operational during each phase.

Please identify the minimum heating, lighting, irrigation, ventilation, and environmental conditions that must be maintained.

2. The completed first phase must be independently operational before work begins in the second phase. Final integration and commissioning of systems serving the entire greenhouse may occur after both phases are complete.

3. The Forest Service will relocate and protect growing trees, plants, and movable trays before each phase is released. The Contractor will be responsible for moving or replacing only the tracks, tables, irrigation equipment, controls, and other systems identified as part of the construction work.

A50. 1) Specific temperatures will vary depending on time of year and seasonal weather conditions. Full operation must be maintained for each individual greenhouse where seedlings are growing. This will include heat, lighting, irrigation, ventilation, and all environmental controls. Please note the current irrigation ‘tree’ is in the 3rd bay of the greenhouse. Staff will need access to the irrigation tree and fertilization system throughout construction.

A50. 2) Correct.

A50. 3) Correct.

Q51. References:

• Schedule of Items, Items 221300-2 through 221300-4

• Specification Sections 01 25 00 and 22 13 00

• Drawings S3, D5, and P101

• Geotechnical Study, Section 5.3.1

The contract documents contain di2ering descriptions of the septic system. Drawing D5 depicts a gravity system with a 750-gallon tank, gravity distribution box, and three 30-foot leaching trenches.

Please confirm the following bidding basis:

1. Provide the gravity system shown on Drawing D5 without a lift station, force main, distributing valve, or pressurized laterals.

2. Provide 4-inch PVC SDR 35 gravity sewer piping between the headhouse, septic tank, distribution box, and drainfield. The 3-inch building sewer shown on P101 will transition to 4 inches outside the building.

3. The tank and drainfield configuration shown on D5 remains applicable using the geotechnical report’s documented percolation rate of 20 minutes per inch and will receive discharge from all headhouse plumbing fixtures.

4. The Government will prepare and submit the septic permit application and provide the approved design to the Contractor. The Contractor will pay the required Idaho Central District Health fees and coordinate construction inspections. The approved design will govern if it di2ers from the current contract documents.

A51. 1) No lift station, construct per the drawings. No permit is required per FS requirements.

A51. 2) See above.

A51. 3) See above.

A51. 4) See above.

Q52. References:

• Drawings S1 through S3

• Specification Sections 02 41 00 and 31 21 00

Trees and vegetation are located within the construction areas for the headhouse, warehouse option, and septic system. Section 31 21 00 also references Section 31 10 00, Clearing and Grubbing, which was not included in the solicitation documents.

1. Tree and vegetation removal within these construction limits is included in the

Contractor’s scope.

2. Whether the removed trees and timber are to be stockpiled onsite for the Forest Service or removed from Government property by the Contractor.

3. Whether Section 31 10 00 will be provided or the included drawings and specifications represent the complete clearing requirements.

A52. 1) Yes.

A52. 2) Yes.

A53. 3) See updated specifications.

Q53. References:

• Statement of Work, Section 1.1.B.4

• Drawing S1

• Project site visit

Drawing S1 identifies asbestos associated with the existing glasshouse. During the site visit, the Forest Service also referenced an existing asbestos report, but that report was not included with the solicitation documents.

Please provide the referenced asbestos report and confirm whether it represents the complete hazardous-material investigation for the glasshouse demolition scope.

A53. See provided Asbestos report and updated specifications.

Q54. References:

• Specification Section 13 34 13, Paragraph 2.1.A

• Drawing D1.01b

• Pre-bid site visit discussions

Specification Section 13 34 13 identifies Cravo Equipment Limited’s A-Frame Retractable Roof System as the sole-source basis of design. The existing greenhouse is also identified as a Cravo system that will remain.

Please provide:

1. The contact information for the Cravo representative, dealer, or installer familiar with this project and confirm whether bidders should obtain pricing through that contact.

2. Any project-specific information previously developed with Cravo, including proposals, system layouts, scope information, or available documentation for the existing greenhouse.

A54. 1) This is a brand name source. See www.cravo.com for additional supplier information.

A54. 2) Brand Name source is aware of the project.

Q55. References: Drawings D1.01b and A3.01b; Specification Section 31 20 00; Geotechnical Study Section 5.2 http://www.cravo.com/

Drawing D1.01b requires removal of the existing gravel and asphalt within Greenhouse No.

1. Drawing A3.01b requires a new 5-inch concrete slab over 4 inches of compacted fill. The geotechnical report additionally requires proof-rolling and removal of unsuitable material beneath floor slabs.

1. The geotechnical report’s subgrade preparation requirements apply to the interior of existing Greenhouse No. 1.

2. For bidding, the Contractor should assume removal of the existing gravel and asphalt only as necessary to install the new slab and 4-inch compacted-fill section.

Any unsuitable material identified below that depth will be addressed as a di2ering site condition.

3. Confirm whether the stockpiled gravel may be reused as compacted fill and whether compaction should be based on 95% of ASTM D1557, as stated in the geotechnical report, or 95% of ASTM D698, as stated in Section 31 20 00.

A55. 1) Yes.

A55. 2) Yes, there is no different material expected to be encountered in the existing greenhouse footprint.

A55. 3) Yes, as long as it meets the requirements of the specifications.

Q56. Reference: Statement of Work, Paragraph 1.4

The contract documents require Greenhouse No. 1 to remain partially operational during its two-phase renovation but do not establish a sequence between Greenhouse No. 1 and new Greenhouse No. 2.

Has the Forest Service considered completing and placing Greenhouse No. 2 into operation before renovation begins in Greenhouse No. 1?

If so, please confirm whether this sequence is required or preferred and whether Greenhouse No. 2 would be available for relocation of plants and nursery operations during the Greenhouse No. 1 renovation.

A56. Yes, this is possible. Should be discussed during prework meeting after award regarding the schedule of work. No preference if Greenhouse 2 is complete before renovation on greenhouse 1. If greenhouse 2 is complete and usable, that can be an alternative to the phased schedule. Will need to be determined during the schedule of work.

Q57. References:

• Solicitation, Technical Approach, Item 3

• Experience Questionnaire

• Statement of Work, Paragraph 1.4

The solicitation requires bidders to submit an estimated project schedule with realistic timing and logical sequencing. However, the Statement of Work states that start dates for the new greenhouse, headhouse, and warehouse will be negotiated with the COR.

Please identify any required facility sequence or operational dates that bidders must incorporate into the proposal schedule, including whether Greenhouse No. 2 is to be completed and placed into operation before renovation of Greenhouse No. 1 begins.

If no sequence is required, please confirm that bidders may establish the order and concurrent performance of the facility work in their proposed schedules, subject to the specified two-phase renovation of Greenhouse No. 1.

A57. Yes, provide reasonable estimated schedule to show understanding of scale and scope project requirements, final schedule will be negotiated after award.

Q58. References:

• Drawings S1 and S3

• Specification Sections 02 41 00 and 23 11 26

• Statement of Work, Paragraph 1.4

Drawing S3 requires relocation of the existing 12,000-gallon propane tank and installation of a new 2-inch gas line. The documents do not identify the systems currently served by the tank or the allowable service interruption.

1. Identify the existing facilities and systems served by the propane tank that must remain operational during its relocation.

2. Identify the allowable propane-service shutdown. If continuous greenhouse heating is required, confirm whether the Contractor must provide temporary propane service during the relocation.

3. Confirm that the Contractor is responsible for emptying, disconnecting, relocating, setting, reconnecting, testing, and placing the tank back into service, and that the gas-line route shown on S3 with the requirements of Section 23 11 26 represents the complete new underground piping scope.

A58. 1) Just existing greenhouse.

A58. 2) Dependent on season. If the propane tank relocation is done during the summer months, we do not need the heat. Heat is used between January – June (weather dependent) and September (weather dependent) – December.

A58. 3) Yes.

Q59. References:

• FAR 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities

• Project code-analysis drawings

• Specification Section 01 25 00, Utility Company Coordination

The contract documents reference applicable building codes and Ada County requirements but do not identify the permitting and code-review authority for the project.

1. Will the Forest Service serve as the building-code authority for this project, or are permits required from Ada County or another outside agency?

2. If outside permits are required, please identify the required building, demolition, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire-protection, and propane permits and the responsible permitting authority.

3. Confirm which permits and fees are the Contractor’s responsibility and identify any applications, permits, or approvals that will be provided by the Government.

The septic permit will be administered separately in accordance with Section 01 25 00.

A59. 1) FS is the Authority.

A59. 2) FS is the Authority.

A59. 3) FS is the Authority, see updated specifications.

Q60. References:

• Warehouse Drawing C101, Site Layout Plan

• Warehouse architectural drawings, including the Solatube daylighting design

• Pre-bid site visit discussion

1. The Contractor understands that the warehouse option is intentionally designed as an unpowered building and that electrical service, lighting, receptacles, and powered equipment are not included in the current contract documents.

2. During the pre-bid site visit, the Forest Service discussed the potential for future electricalservice to the warehouse.

3. Please confirm whether the Forest Service would like bidders to include or separately price future electrical infrastructure—such as an underground conduit pathway with pull boxes and termination points—from the adjacent electrical infrastructure to the warehouse.

If desired, please identify the preferred point of connection, conduit size and quantity, and termination location, or authorize bidders to provide a separate proposed allowance for this work.

4. Pending clarification, the Contractor will price the warehouse option as an unpowered building without electrical service or future electrical conduit.

A60. 1) Building is to be unpowered.

A60. 2) See updated plans sheet S3.

A60. 3) Conduits only to warehouse for future install not included in this contract, no electrical work in building.

A60. 4) Yes, building is unpowered.

Q61. References:

• Drawing S2, Site Layout Plan

• Drawing S3, Site and Utilities Plan

• Drawing S4, Grading and Drainage Plan

• Drawings D1 and D2, Site Details

• Drawing P102, Note 09

Drawing P102, Note 09 requires the headhouse trench drains to connect to an existing storm-sewer line leading to a drainage pond. Drawing S3 instead appears to show the headhouse floor-drain line discharging to a surface drainage swale. The drainage pond and the existing storm-sewer route are not identified on the plans.

Please clarify:

1. Should the headhouse trench drains discharge to the drainage swale shown on S3 or to an existing storm sewer leading to the drainage pond?

2. Please provide the location and available connection information for the existing storm sewer and drainage pond, or confirm that the Contractor’s work terminates at the connection points shown on S3.

3. Confirm that the drainage-swale detail on D1 applies where S2 and S4 currently reference D2.

A61. 1) Drainage swale as shown in drawings, see updated drawings.

A61. 2) Work terminates at existing MH as shown in drawings.

A61. 3) Detail on D1 applies.

Q62. References:

• Drawing S3, Site and Utilities Plan

• Drawing D3, Typical Trench Details

• Drawing D4, Water Valves and Sewer Cleanouts

• Drawing A1.01b, Greenhouse No. 1 Plan

Drawing S3 shows a new 6-inch PVC greenhouse drain line along the east side of the greenhouses, connecting to an existing manhole. The drawing requires cleanouts at no more than 100-foot spacing and a pipe slope between 1% and 8%; however, pipe inverts, connection depths, and a storm-drain cleanout detail are not provided.

Please clarify:

1. Provide the controlling invert elevations at the greenhouse connection and existing manhole, or confirm that the Contractor shall field-verify the existing manhole invert and establish the new drain elevation while maintaining the specified slope.

2. Confirm that the cleanout locations shown on S3 are the required locations and that the cleanout detail on D4 applies.

3. If D4 applies, confirm that cleanout lids shall be marked “STORM” rather than

“SEWER.”

A62. 1) Existing MH has invert approx. 20 ft, MH elevation will control slope or depth of drain line.

A62. 2) Cleanouts must not exceed 100 ft spacing .

A62. 3) See updated drawings showing “Land Drain”.

Q63. References:

• Drawing S3, Site and Utilities Plan

• Drawing A1.01b, Greenhouse No. 1 Plan

• Drawing P102, Note 09

Drawing S3 requires the new 6-inch greenhouse drain line to connect to the existing manhole east of Greenhouse No. 1. Drawing P102 refers to an existing storm-sewer line leading to a drainage pond; however, the pond and downstream storm-sewer alignment are not shown.

Please confirm whether the existing manhole shown on S3 is the intended connection point to the existing storm-sewer system that discharges to the referenced drainage pond.

If so, confirm that the Contractor’s scope is limited to connecting the new 6-inch drain line to this manhole. If not, please identify the required storm-drain connection point and provide the applicable routing and connection information.

A63. Terminate at MH.

Q64. Warehouse drawings - Sheet S101 shows (6) column and beam lines and a 4" tube column, sheet S102 shows (7) lines, please advise?

A64. See A33 and A34 above.

Q65.Greenhouse drawings - Sheet C101 notes mention detail sheets D1 and D2 but these sheets were not included with the drawing package and are not listed in the sheet index on the Title sheet?

A65. Warehouse package refers to main package for details.

Q66. Can we dump material grubbed off the new greenhouse and warehouse site at the existing borrow site?

A66. See A23.

Q67. Is material in the borrow area approved by Geo tech for structural fill?

A67. See A12.

Q68. What happens if there is not enough accessible material at the borrow site. 95' x 75 'x 40' deep =10,555 c.y.'s?

A68. See A13.

Q69. What happens if we need to break rock to get to borrow. Who carries the cost?

A69. See A14.

Q70. Item # 321204-1 calls for crushed aggregate base 12" thick under new greenhouse. Plans on A7.01B call for 4" of base gravel. Which should we use?

A70. See A16.

Q71. Can we use the material under the existing greenhouse as well as the cut material for the warehouse as fill for the new greenhouse?

A71. See A17.

Q72. Is a dedicated blackout/light-deprivation curtain system required in addition to the standard shade curtain system?

A72. See attachment C05f Specifications rev_8.26.26 1240LT26Q0137, SECTION 133415- GREENHOUSE CONTROL SYSTEMS, Part 2.5 ACTUATORS AND EQUIPMENT INTERFACE. Curtain locations are shown in the drawings.

Q73. Do you have a standard form for requested SOV's for bid items-000501,000502,000503, & 000504?

A73. Statement of values (SOV) sheet is provided in the links section of the solicitation.

The SOV will be used to determine price reasonableness.

Q74. I do not see a LD reference in the FAR Clauses. Is this correct?

A74. There is no Liquidated Damages clause.

Q75. I additionally have not located minimum insurance requirements.

A75. AGAR 428.306 Insurance under fixed-price contracts.

Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. The contractor must comply with applicable Federal and State workman’s compensation and occupational disease statutes.

If these diseases are not covered, they must be included under the employer's liability section of the policy, unless contract operations are commingled with the contractor's commercial operations. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that prohibit private carriers from providing workers' compensation.

General Liability. The contractor must have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

Property Liability (Remove if not required): The contractor must have property damage liability insurance required in the amount of $X per occurrence. contracting officer must insert amount required.

Automobile Liability. The contractor must have comprehensive automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all vehicles used in the contract. For U.S. operations, the coverage must be at least $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When using aircraft for the contract, the contractor must have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage must be at least $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, excluding passengers. For passenger injury, coverage must be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

76Q. The greenhouse supplier states that there are several discrepancies relating to the greenhouse dimensions, interior curtain systems, walls, and doors.

76A. The specifications and drawings indicate that the greenhouses are being designed by the supplier (See attachment “C05e Headhouse and Greenhouse Drawings rev_8.26.2026 1240LT26Q0137” A2.01 B Note 6 on sheet 56).

The drawings are schematic in nature, and will be prepared, engineered and vetted by the contractor and the supplier.

The FS drawings show overall dimensions, number and sizes of doors, curtains, etc., but notes in the package state that the final design will be provided by the contractor via Cravo and approved by the Contracting Officer.