Responses_to_Questions_12435H-19-Q-0022.pdf

Item Question USDA FS Response

If these requirements are being performed by a contractor currently or have been performed in the past, could you please provide the associated incumbent contract or task order number? If not, could you please tell me whether these are new requirements?

No current contractor performing on the Chattanooga River RD. This is a new requirement.

I was writing to ask what the engineers estimated budget for this project will be?

The Government does not disclose the Independent Government Cost Estimate.

Do you have any reasonable estimates on the length of roads and type of material and thickness to be used?

Road length will vary. Rough idea on road length differences could be 1/4 mile to 12 miles. Depth of aggregate will depend on project but typical project is surface rock. COR will determine depth as projects dictate

4 Could we set up a site visit? Yes, see amendment 0001

I don't see the quantity of aggregate in this solicitation. Does the Government specify the quantity of aggregate for each repair job in future task orders? Please see amendment 0001.

Following the above question do you want the unit price of different type of aggregate from us that include hauling to the Ranger District?

Yes

When you say haul and place aggregate do you mean a) Haul and Dump, b)Haul and tailgate the material, c) Haul, dump and spread by grader.

All three. Different projects will determine the means of which the rock will be offloaded. Typical placement will be spread (spreader truck or tailgate) but all means would be up for use depending.

8 Will you give this contract to only one company? Yes

Is there an budget associated with this contract for the duration of 7/22/2019 to 10/21/2019?

Yes

How does the Government evaluate in respond to the lowest priced on the grand total?

The Government will evaluate Offeror's cost/price proposal for realism, reasonableness, and completeness in accordance with the FAR 15.404. The Government will award a contract award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror having submitted the Best Value to the Government based on the trade-off analysis in accordance with FAR 15. Also, the Government reserves the right to not award this contract to a contractor whose price is unrealistic.

I’m wondering if we know approx. how much gravel will be needed total or by type?

Total amount needed: Unsure. As much as we can get with the amount of money in the contract. Total by type: Unsure. Project will vary and each project will be slightly different. Tend to use more small aggregate over large but large will most likely be needed as well.