RFI Official Responses - 4.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW21R0033 - Renovate Boulder Oaks Campground

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

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RFI #1 – Please clarify meaning of Note 2 on Sheet 3 – HORSE CORRALS SHALL REMAIN AT

“DEMO SITE” #27

USFS Response – This is leftover information from previous project. This project doesn’t have horse corrals or horse gates.

RFI #2 – There are rock barriers shown on Sheet 3 at sites 9&10, between 9&10 and 11, 11, 12, 13, 18&19, and 27 – are those existing or are they new rock barriers to be furnished and installed?

USFS Response – No. The only rock barrier required under this contract is at the proposed accessible parking sites as listed on Schedule of Items.

RFI #3 – Existing wood barriers to be removed per Note 5 on Sheet 3 are not identified on the plans – please clarify.

USFS Response – Not under this contract, please see 4.RFI#1,2 above.

RFI #4 – Is the purpose of the fiber rolls shown on Sheet 4 to encompass the disturbed area during construction only, or are they to remain in place at completion?

USFS Response – They go once construction completed.

RFI #5 – Additive/Option 2 expands the aggregate surfacing to the parking area and “camp spurs”

– is this limited to sites 1 through 19 around the Family Loop or does this also include sites 20 through 36 around the Equestrian Loop and the two existing utility roads? Please clarify.

USFS Response – Limited to Family Loop.

RFI #6 – Additive/Option 2 on the Schedule of Items includes bid items for “Demolition Misc. Site

Features” and “Site Clearing”. Please clarify items to be demolished and cleared.

USFS Response – They are vegetation, wooden bollards, etc. within construction limits of required work listed on Schedule of Items; the contractor will not be asked to perform Demo somewhere else.

RFI #7 – Please clarify demo items for Site 1 on Sheet 4: is there an existing walkway to be removed?; the existing wood barriers are not identified on the plans – please clarify what they are and quantity to be removed; an existing building, concrete pad, and flag pole are identified to be removed on the plans but are not specified in the scope or Schedule of Items – please clarify and provide more info if they are to be removed.

USFS Response – Please see 4.RFI #6. Limit demo as needed to required work on Schedule of

Items. No building demolition except the old pump house as an Option item, no existing walkway.

RFI #8 – Sheet 4 identifies a dumpster pad as an additive item but it is not identified in the scope or

Schedule of Items – please clarify and provide more info if required.

USFS Response – No dumpster pads under this contract.

RFI #9 – Please clarify demo items for Site 2 on Sheet 5: the existing wood barriers are not identified on the plans – please clarify what they are and quantity to be removed; there is an existing concrete slab identified to remain but there is also a note above it saying “RELOCATE

CONCRETE SLAB TO HERE”.

USFS Response – No work is required for concrete slab in the note (dumpster pad). Site 2 currently has no wood barriers need to be removed for accessible installation.

RFI #10 – There is no information provided regarding the existing conditions or new building parameters for Additive/Option 1 (Pump House) – please provide.

USFS Response – Please see response to RFIs, especially 1.RFI #1,3,4,5,6,13

RFI #11 – Demolition 024100 states it is the contractor’s responsibility to identify and remove any hazardous materials present prior to any demolition work. There is no survey provided or bid line item for abatement – please clarify any hazardous material discovered and abatement required would be considered an additive change order.

USFS Response – No test available from the government. It is required under Specs 02 42 00 and is considered incidental. Please estimate for that Option accordingly.

RFI #12 – Are there any biological survey concerns such as nesting birds, endangered species, coastal sage scrub, sensitive habitat, etc.?

USFS Response – Limit work within construction limits, no specific Limited Operation Period has been identified. Cultural monitor required, please see 2.RFI #1.

RFI #13 – Please confirm site water will be provided for the duration of the project.

USFS Response – The contractor is responsible for water.

RFI #14 – Will the campgrounds be open during construction? If so, will the work require phasing?

USFS Response – No.

RFI #15 – Was the site visit mandatory?

USFS Response – No

RFI #16 – Is there possibility of an additional site visit?

USFS Response – Site is open for individual visit.

RFI #17 – Will the sign in sheet from the site visit be posted?

USFS Response – No

RFI #18 – Will the topics covered at the site visit be posted in the addendum?

USFS Response – Response to RFIs covers all discussed during site visit.

RFI #19 – What will be the liquidated damages for this project?

USFS Response – None