RFI Official Responses - 1.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW22R0012 - PNF Pike Co Lookout Solar

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 – Will Award happen before April 15th, 2022?

USFS Response – That is the FS intention dependent on proposals received.

RFI #2 – Comment – These days equipment (even common electrical equipment) often takes several weeks (up to 35 weeks) for delivery.

USFS Response – Please include any large lead times for equipment in scheduled submitted with proposal. The FS intention is to make an award and for the NTP & period of performance to begin when “boots on the ground” work is to commence.

RFI #3 – Request – Allow longer Performance Period with documented equipment delivery delay.

USFS Response – The performance period and NTP are issued for the on the ground construction and installation of the solar scope of work. Individual work orders will be issued for the approval of design and material procurement release after award is made. The FS intention is to make an award and for the NTP & period of performance to begin when “boots on the ground” work is to commence.

RFI #4 – Will it be possible to visit site after the officially set up date”? If yes, what would be the conditions, if any?

USFS Response – The site is publicly accessible via Forest Service roads (weather dependent) up until a gate, after which the site is accessible on foot. The inside of the lookout will not be open or available for any other visit prior to the solicitation close other than the officially scheduled site walk that occurred on February 24th.

RFI #5 – Does the Lookout have Internet Service?

USFS Response – No Forest Service Internet or Wifi is available at the Lookout