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OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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1. Post the Questions and Answers submitted by Industry by the due date specified in the solicitation

2. Post revised solicitation and other documents due to changes deemed necessary by Questions and Answers

3. Extend the Quote due date to March 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

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Brevard Sewer Project – Q&A

Brevard Sewer Project – Questions & Answers Compiled Q&A

February 25, 2026

Site Visit Q1. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Answer: This is a new requirement/brand new contract

Q2. We just came across this project and noticed there was a site visit held on Feb 5th.

Would you be able to provide a sign in sheet from this visit?

Answer: The Government will not provide the sign in sheet from the site visit. There is an interested vendors list in the contract opportunity. All interested vendors are encouraged to add themselves to this list through sam.gov. You must be a registered vendor, not just have an ID assigned, to view the interested vendors list and to add the entity/vendor to the interested vendors list. You must also be signed into your account to view the interest vendors list.

Q3. Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.

Answer: The Government will not provide the sign in sheet from the site visit. There is an interested vendors list in the contract opportunity. All interested vendors are encouraged to add themselves to this list through sam.gov. You must be a registered vendor, not just have an ID assigned, to view the interested vendors list and to add the entity/vendor to the interested vendors list. You must also be signed into your account to view the interest vendors list.

Q4. Can the government please provide the sign in roster from the scheduled site visit?

Answer: The Government will not provide the sign in sheet from the site visit. There is an interested vendors list in the contract opportunity. All interested vendors are encouraged to add themselves to this list through sam.gov. You must be a registered vendor, not just have an ID assigned, to view the interested vendors list and to add the entity/vendor to the interested vendors list. You must also be signed into your account to view the interest vendors list.

Solicitation Q5. Is the site available to view on our own time? Or is the area barricaded off?

Answer: Interested Vendors can access most of the area since its open to the public. The Job Corps area requires entry. Contractors can request entry at the gate and ask to see the Lift Station for the Sewer Project.

Q6. Please confirm the format required for proposal submissions. At the site visit, it was discussed that each "section" or volume of the proposal was required to be a separate PDF.

Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance. Please confirm 3 total volumes are required.

Answer: Contractors shall submit the five (5) volumes. Acknowledgement of Amendments, Bid Guarantee, Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. The solicitation will be updated to include these instructions.

Q7. Please advise which volume the government wishes to see the SF30s and acknowledged amendments in.

Answer: Contractors shall submit the five (5) volumes. Technical Approach, Price, Past Performance, Acknowledgement of Amendments, and Bid Guarantee. The solicitation will be updated to include these instructions.

Q8. It was discussed at the site visit by the civil engineer that several changes were going to be made. Please provide any updates to the plans and a revised proposal due date.

Answer: The updated plans will be published to sam.gov in Amendment 1. The Quote due date has been extended to March 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Q9. Please further clarify the purpose between the 2 pricing schedules. Both are listed as Base bid. Does the government intend to award one location or the other?

Answer: The two tables combined represent the entire Base Quote. They are separated into two different project areas for format purposes only.

Q10. Is item number 24. in Division 1 by the contractor? Is the $14,000 listed a budget?

Answer: The $14,000 number listed for item number 24 is not a budget number. Another Schedule of Items will be uploaded with this number removed. Contractors shall include a number that is related to their own pricing and unique technical approach.

Q11. Please advise how we are to price rock/boulder conflicts. We do not see any provisions in the pricing form to account for rock that will likely be encounters once work begins. Will this be handled via contract modification if encountered or does the government wish to include a budget for this?

Answer: Reference Bid Item #24 of Division I and Bid Item #20 of Division II - Classified Excavation a is rock removal.

Q12. AGAR 443.304-70 does not exist in the Agriculture Acquisition Regulation in most recent version dated 11/6/2024. Can the text be provided or added to the solicitation through an amendment?

Answer: Yes, the Government will provide the text for AGAR 443.304-70 in the solicitation through Amendment 1.

Q13. AGAR 452.203-71 (Dec 2025) is no longer listed in the most current version of the AGAR found on acquisition.gov. Considering this, should this be included in the solicitation?

It is found two times in the solicitation document.

Answer: Yes, AGAR 452.203-71 should be included in the solicitation.

Q14. Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions states in FAR 52.212-1 that the quote is to be packaged to include 5 separate parts a.-e. Please confirm that part d. should include all PPQ or CPARS for the 3 relevant construction projects. Also please confirm that all parts of the quote a.-e. should be submitted as separate files.

Answer: Yes, Volume 4 should include all PPQs and/or CPARS for the three (3) related relevant construction projects. The solicitation will be updated to include CPARS evaluations in Volume 4 in Amendment 1.

Drawing/Specs/Plans Q15. We have experience as both a prime contractor and a subcontractor. The solicitation states that we should submit 3 "relevant construction projects in which the Offeror was the Prime Contractor". Can we submit relevant projects where we were the subcontractor, or only where we were the prime contractor?

Answer: If the Offerors were a subcontractor for a particular/specialized portion of the SOW, the Offerors may utilize this work as a relevant project submittal. The solicitation will be updated to include this language in Amendment 1.

Q16. Will an electrical set of drawing and specs be issued for this project?

Answer: Electrical details are included in Sheets E-01 - E-03 at the end of the Revised Plan Set included in Amendment 1.

Q17. Please provide details for the cattle gate.

Answer: Contractor shall submit shop drawing of proposed product for Contracting Officer Representative (COR) approval.

Q18. Please provide details for the electrical & pump control panels w/ canopy called out on p.26 of the plan set.

Answer: Electrical details are included in Sheets E-01 - E-03 at the end of the Revised Plan Set included in Amendment 1.

Q19. There do not appear to be any electrical or instrumentation drawings for the lift stations. Can the government please provide those?

Answer: Electrical details are included in Sheets E-01 - E-03 at the end of the Revised Plan Set included in Amendment 1.

Q20. Are soil boring reports available? If not, it will be assumed that excavation will be clear of rocks and obstructions.

Answer: Soil borings are not available for the project area. It should not be assumed that the area is clear, reason for "Classified Excavation" bid item.

Q21. Can the government please provide soil borings for the project area?

Answer: Soil borings are not available for the project area. It should not be assumed that the area is clear, reason for "Classified Excavation" bid item.

Requirement Q22. The specs state that the Owner will retain a testing laboratory for testing, but there is a compaction testing bid item. Will the government provide testing services for compaction testing?

Answer: The Contractor is responsible for laboratory testing to verify that compaction results and other materials test reporting requirements in the CDs are met. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a soil scientist to perform tests as specified by the Engineer in the field.

Q23. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

Answer: No, the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager do not need to be 3 separate individuals.

The personnel approach is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Q24. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Answer: Yes, the period of performance can be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project. The period of performance extension will have to be reasonable and negotiated.

Q25. Is there a bulk water fill i.e. a hydrant or water source we can pump from for grading operations in close proximity?

Answer: Water sources are available at hydrants located in the vicinity of the work area.

Q26. Please confirm whether asbestos or lead is present on this project, and if so, provide the relevant documentation.

Answer: No hazardous materials are known to be present in any of the areas to be impacted by the scope of the project.

Q27. Does this project require phasing?

Answer: Phasing is not required, however the Contractor must maintain wastewater utility service to all existing buildings which are currently served by sewer or are to be connected to proposed sewer for the duration of the project.

Q28. Is this project tax exempt?

Answer: No, this project is not tax exempt for the contractor. Only Merchandise or services purchased by the Government is tax exempt. Contractors are encouraged to read FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes to ensure they are in compliance with the FAR.

Q29. When do you anticipate on site work starting?

Answer: Site work will begin once the Notice To Proceed is issued to the Contractor.

Q30. Are third party inspections required?

Answer: The Government (COR) and the Design Engineer (Under their Construction Phase Services Contract with the Government) will act as the inspectors.

Q31. Is permitting required?

Answer: The Contractor will not be required to secure any additional permits to complete the scope of work for this project.

Q32. Are there any permits required on this project?

Answer: The Contractor will not be required to secure any additional permits to complete the scope of work for this project.

Q33. There is a high likelihood excavations will fall below the water table onthis project. Will wellpoint dewatering be allowed? Will there be any discharge permits required to release this water on the ground in adjacent areas?

Answer: Well points may be allowed provided the Contractor submits a mitigation plan for COR approval and meet NC Water Quality standards and other applicable regulations.

Q34. Is any landscaping restoration required for this project? For example; topsoil, seeding, and fertilizer.

Answer: Reference site restoration information in the solicitation documents posted on sam.gov.

Q35. Please provide staking data points for the project.

Answer: Quotes for the project shall be based on the information included in the solicitation documents posted on sam.gov. Any additional data and technical information requested by a Contractor shall be submitted after Award.

Q36. Are red, yellow, and blue tops required?

Answer: No, red, yellow, and blue tops are not required.

Q37. Is there any work required at the lift stations to be abandoned? For example pumping, filling with flowable fill.

Answer: Reference bid item for the abandonment of the existing lift stations. A suggested abandonment sequence for the existing Schenk Job Corp Lift Station can be found on Sheet 11 of the Division I plans.

Q38. Will there be a requirement for turbidity curtains?

Answer: The Contractor is responsible for meeting North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Surface Water Quality Standards for the duration of the project.

Q39. Is silt fencing required along the entire length of the project?

Answer: Contractor shall install erosion control measures as noted on the plans and by the Engineer in the field.

Q40. Is an SWPPP required?

Answer: A formal written Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is not required. The Contractor shall install erosion control measures as noted on the plans and by the Engineer in the field.

Q41. Can we shut down traffic for required asphalt patching, or must the contractor maintain one lane of traffic?

Answer: One lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times unless the Contractor requests and is granted specific permission by the COR.

Q41. Are as builts available for the bridge?

Answer: A recent Bridge Inspection Report has been included in Amendment #1.

Q42. Have there been any recent bridge inspection reports? If so, please provide a copy.

Answer: A recent Bridge Inspection Report has been included in Amendment #1.

Q43. Are there any anticipated deadlines for opening dates or turnover dates like the Campground project?

Answer: The project schedule and Period of Performance are not constrained by Campground or Pisgah Ranger District seasonal schedules or operations.

Q44. It was discussed at the site visit that the Davidson River crossing at Sycamore Flats should be upsized to a 24" bore to assist in maintaining the proper fall. Please confirm.

Answer: Yes, Davidson River crossing at Sycamore Flats will be upsized to a 24" bore to assist in maintaining the proper fall. The revised plans and Schedule of Items will be included in Amendment #1.

Q45. The River crossings are shown to be very shallow in several places increasing the potential for blow outs. Is there an option to temporarily divert the water and direct bury any lines in these areas?

Answer: The contractor shall quote the project with directional boring as a project requirement per the Statement of Work.

Q46. Will temporary facilities be required at the DART office, Job Centers, or Ranger Station during the switch-over to the new utilities? The intent to install the new systems before removing the old, however, there will still be a small amount of downtime during the switch overs.

Answer: Utility service to existing utilities shall be maintained at all times unless the Contractor requests and is granted specific permission by the COR.