RFI Official Responses - 1.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW22R0006 - Wildomar OHV Toilets

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 – We are working with our subcontractors, and they are letting us know that a 31-day performance period may not be realistic to include all design, procurement, and on-site construction. Will there be any consideration of increasing the performance period and/or separating out a NTP for design/procurement and another NTP for onsite construction?

USFS Response – See Statement of Work C-1 paragraph 6. NTP will be issued for “boots on the ground on-site work” and not before design and procurement.

RFI #2 – Attachment 2, Specifications. Section 02 41 00-Demolition. 1.01 Scope, Section C- Sample and test, remove and dispose of contaminated soil from leaking vaults and replace with approved imported material, as necessary.

Will the Government consider adding an optional line item to the schedule of items for testing, remove and dispose of contaminated soil and replacing with imported material? If so, will this line item be given in a

Cubic Yard quantity?

USFS Response – The FS is not aware of any possibility of contaminated soil at this site.

RFI #3 – Please confirm that this project will take place on federal property, that state/county/city plan review and building permits are not required.

USFS Response – Wildomar OHV is on Federal land. No plan review or building permit is required by State, County or City.

RFI #4 – From the building manufacturer, are state taxes applicable for the procurement of the restroom units?

USFS Response – State taxes are applicable to contractors as they are not Government Agents.

See “FAR 29.303 – Application of State and local taxes to Government contractors and subcontractors” for further information.

RFI #5 – The RFP requires a site superintendent, site safety officer and a site QC. Can one qualified individual cover all the roles or is a separate individual required for each role?

USFS Response – A site superintendent is required to be on site at all times any work takes place on site by Contractor and to coordinate all site work and activities per FAR 52.236-6 and

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Statement of Work and specification 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination. Other key personnel are not required to be on site at all times any work is taking place.

RFI #6 – The RFP notes that lead paint may be present in the existing structures. Is there a hazardous survey available to identify these items for bidding or should abatement be handled as a change order once a lead survey is performed?

USFS Response – No surveys have been completed by Forest Service. See specification 02 41 00

Demolition section 3.11C. All testing and abatement is Contractors responsibility as part of this project.

RFI #7 – The RFP states a SWPPP and a NPDES Permit is required. A SWPPP is typically not required when less than an acre of land is disturbed. Please confirm if a SWPPP, permit and a

SWPPP QC to monitor the plan throughout construction is required or if an erosion control plan noting BMP’s will suffice

USFS Response – See SOW C7-3 and specification 01 57 24 Storm Water Pollution Control. An erosion control plan will suffice and contractor shall follow all other applicable requirements of

SWRCB.