Questions and Answers - 12444323Q0051.docx

Question 1: The Statement of Work states that the work be performed in accordance with ASTM E1527-13. However, the current standard for Phase I ESAs is ASTM E1527-21. Are interested parties permitted to utilize the updated standard, or is the 1527-13 standard required?

Answer 1: The current standard is acceptable.

Question 2: The Statement of Work states that the Government will provide the following:

1. chain of Property ownership and deeds

2. surveys, environmental reports, appraisals, maps and similar resources

3. contact information for individuals who have familiarity with the Property

4. specialized knowledge about the Property relative to assessing potential RECs

Do the “environmental reports” included in 2). Include the database reports (e.g. ERIS, EDR, etc.)? Or are we responsible for obtaining those ourselves?

Answer 2: The environmental reports (if any) would be those completed by the FS or others that currently exist. They would not include the database reports.

Question 3: For the provided legal tracts, do you have a GIS shapefile that you could share or coordinates of the legal tract?

Answer 3: Shapefiles to be posted to SAM.gov.

Question 4: Could you please confirm if the USDA is wanting 7 separate Phase I ESAs on these properties?

Answer 4: The Phase one’s can be grouped into parcels with the same landowners:

White Pines LLC ( 3 parcels) Bayroot (2 parcels ) Society for the Protection of NH Forests (2 parcels )

Question 5: Will the properties be limited for access based on the schedule of others? Or can they be performed when the awarded contractor chooses?

Answer 5: Access will not be limited the contractor can perform them on their schedule.