RFI Official Responses - 2.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW21R0016 - Kirch Flat Campground Rehab

RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to the solicitation via beta.SAM.gov

Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

RFI #1 – Sheet G-2 note 3 limits work for the contractor to "only" picnic tables and food lockers.

Does contractor also include signage, toilet rooms,trash enclosures and ideal wildlife fencing?

USFS Response – Sheet G-2 note 3 specifies that contractor shall only install picnic tables and food lockers at campsites 1-7. The rest of the proposed amenities shown on Sheet G-2 are within this contract of which includes signage, toilet buildings, trash enclosures, barriers, and ideal wildlife fencing, etc.

RFI #2 – Sheet G-2 note 3 states the contractor will construct the ORARS. Does this include the exposed aggregate concrete? REF. Detail 3, Sheet G-11.

USFS Response – No. Sheet G-2 note 3 reference to ORARS refers to the ORARS at campsites 1-

7 only. The exposed aggregate concrete ORAR (Detail 3, Sheet G-11) is within this contract.

RFI #3 – The set of plans does not include a Demolition Sheet. Is the contractor responsible to remove the following and if so, are the items to be hauled off or turned over to the government?

Also, are any items considered hazardous (i.e. lead paint) or can all items be disposed of as standard construction waste.

* Picnic Tables

* Fire Rings

* Fencing

* Toilet Rooms

* Old trash enclosure pavement material

USFS Response – The FS is not aware of any hazardous items. Contractor shall research what can be disposed of as standard construction waste.

All of the above items are to be removed. See specification 2100 Clearing and Demolition. The

Contractor and Forest Service shall identify in the field the locations of the existing items to be removed and disposed.

Salvageable items, including, but not limited to picnic tables, fire rings, and barrier posts, shall be identified by the Forest Service and removed by the contractor and delivered to designated

Government land as directed by the Forest Service. Currently the FS is considering the designated location being the Trimmer Work Center. The FS to inform the contractor at the pre-work meeting if the designated location has changed.

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All demolition materials, not designated for salvage, shall be disposed of off National Forest lands, in accordance with State, local and federal regulations.

RFI #4 – Is the intent of the contractor to red-use and re-set the existing rocks/boulders ads needed?

Can the contractor utilize the surplus rocks in the area to infill as needed?

USFS Response – Yes, existing rocks and boulders shall be reused and placed per Detail 1 G-16.

RFI #5 – Will the contractor be allowed to pump water from the river to use as construction water?

USFS Response – Yes, All Best Management Practices shall be followed including installation of a screen on the end of the hose that connects to the river.

RFI #6 – Can the contractor under provision 452.236-72 Use of Premises be allowed to camp in the campsites during construction?

USFS Response – Yes, the campground will be closed for the duration of the construction contract. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on

National Forest System lands near the project sites subject to the approval of the Contracting

Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

RFI #7 – If an existing rock is not disturbed by the contractor and is not set per Detail 1 G-16, will contractor be required to re-set the existing rock/boulder?

USFS Response – It is possible that rocks or boulders not disturbed may need to be reset according to Detail 1 G-16.