127EAW25R0024 - RFI Official Responses - 1.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW25R0024 ‐ GAOA, Scenic Byway Rec Site Rehab

RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to the solicitation via https://sam.gov/

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RFI #1 – Fish Creek: Item 2100- The single vault toilet is not indicated on sheet G-01. Please confirm its location or provide a revised drawing.

USFS Response –

• See drawings G-01 sheet 2 of 28 (Revision date 6/20/2025)

• Item “stamped concrete” has been changed to 6 CUYD instead of 5 CUYD for a double vault toilet.

RFI #2 – Fish Creek: Item 2883- The plan calls out two (2) stop signs, but the bid price sheet references only one (1). Please clarify the correct quantity

• Schedule of item is correct, contractor shall install only one (1) Stop sign.

• See drawings G-01 sheet 2 of 28 (Revision date 6/20/2025)

RFI #3 – Fish Creek: Item 2735- The price sheet includes installation of one (1) double vault toilet building, but the plans note this item as "for reference only." Please confirm whether this is to be included in the scope of work

• Note “For reference only” has been deleted.

• See drawings G-01sheet 2 of 28 (Revision date 6/20/2025)

RFI #4 – Fish Creek: Item 2735- There appear to be two separate items with the same item number listed. Please clarify if this is a mistake and provide corrected numbering if needed.

• 2735 is the technical specification, first item is for a double vault toilet and second item is for a single vault toilet (See Description)

RFI #5 – Fish Creek: Item 2735- The single vault toilet is not indicated on the provided drawings.

Could you please confirm its location or provide updated drawings that include this item?

• See USFS response to RF#1.

RFI #6 – Fish Creek: Item 2818- The price sheet lists 700 S.F. for this item, but the plans indicate only 400 S.F. Please confirm the correct quantity to be used for bidding.

USFS Response –

• Schedule of items shows 36 CUYD for item 2818.

o The work includes excavation, grading, furnishing and place 9 CUYD of base rock for each camp site including the tent pad, a fire ring and a table area.

o The total area is 706S ft² (see sketch below).

▪ This item covers 4 single campsites

▪ 706 ft² x 0.3 ft (depth) = 235.3 ft³

▪ 235.3 ft³ (1 yd³/27 ft³) = 8.71 yd³ round the number and the contractor shall provide 9 yd³ per site.

RFI #7 – Fish Creek: Item 2805- This item is listed on the price sheet that is not shown or identified on the drawings. Please clarify its intended location.

• The schedule of items for Fish creek shows two-line items for technical spec 2805.

o First line item 2805 is to furnish and install pressure treated posts.

▪ See drawings G-01 sheet 2 of 28.

o Second line item 2805 is to furnish and install horizontal barriers.

▪ See drawings G-01 sheet 2 of 28.

RFI #8 –Soda Springs: Item 2735- The plan notes the double vault toilet building as “Not Part of

This Contract,” but the price sheet calls for the installation of two (2) double vault toilets. Please confirm whether this scope is to be included in the contract.

• Note “Not part of this contract” has been removed from drawings.

• See drawings G-02 sheet 3 of 28 (Revision date 6/20/2025).

• Schedule of items has been updated to show two (2) line items for a Lump Sum to furnish and install a Double vault toilet.

RFI #9 – Soda Springs: Item 2722- This item listed on the price sheet does not appear on the provided plans. Please clarify its location and whether it should be included.

• Culvert is shown between site 5 and 6, see drawing G-02 sheet 3 of 28 (Revision date

6/20/2025).

RFI #10 – Bowler Campground: Item 2735- The double vault toilet building appears to be listed multiple times in different contexts. Please confirm if this is intentional and clarify the correct quantity and scope.

• Schedule of items shows the work items for each site. For Bowler CG, contractor shall furnish and install one (1) double vault toilet.

RFI #11 – Kelty Meadow- There is no price sheet provided for the Kelty Meadow location. Please confirm if a separate price sheet will be issued or if it is not included in this contract.

• Kelty Meadow is not part of this contract and drawing G-04 sheet 5 of 28 has been replaced with Goat Meadow Site Plan.

RFI #12 – Mile High Vista: Item 2722- The price sheet includes an 8'x8'x4' item, but this is not shown or referenced on plan G-20. Please provide clarification or updated drawings.

• Posts shall be installed between the parking area and concrete area. See revised drawings G-

20 sheet 21 of 28 (Revision date 6/20/2025).

RFI #13 – Jackass Meadow Vista: Item 2735- The price sheet specifies a single vault toilet, while the plan shows a double vault toilet. Please confirm the correct type to be included in the bid.

• Contractor shall furnish and install one (1) single vault toilet as is shown in the schedule of items.

RFI #14 – Fresno Dome: The price sheet calls for a double vault toilet installation, but the corresponding plan clearly states "Not Part of This Contract." Please clarify whether this item should be included in our scope.

• Note “Not part of this contract” has been removed from drawings.

• See drawings G-25 sheet 26 of 28 (Revision date 6/20/2025)

RFI #15 – Please clarify Technical Proposal L.3 size limitation. Factor 1 relevant past performance

NTE 5 pages. List 3 projects and provide CPAR evaluation. If attaching, it will exceed page limitation. Is this acceptable?

USFS Response –

• Contractors shall provide a proposal to not to exceed 5 pages and include the information listed on L.3.A. It is not necessary to provide the entire CPARS evaluation, only sections showing the rating for evaluation areas.

• ** Pages that exceed limitation will not be evaluated

RFI #16 – Can we draft water from nearby creaks, within project limits, for project construction?

• In most areas, yes. However, in some cases, due to the presence of aquatic organisms or low water levels in streams, this may not be possible. In these cases, the Forest Service will provide an alternative water source within 5 miles of each project site.

• For all water drafting locations the contractor shall use a submersible pump screen at least

20” diameter x18” height with heavy duty 1/2″ x 1″ mesh screen. This is an incidental cost to work items that require water.

RFI #17 – Please clarify G-4 Kelty Meadow Campground Site Plan. Not included on Schedule of

Items.

• See USFS response to RF#11

RFI #18 – Similar to RFI #17 Goat Meadow is included on Schedule of Items but not included in

Plan Sheets.

• Drawing G-04 sheet 5 of 28 has been replaced with Goat Meadow Ski Area.

RFI #19 – Soda Springs Plans G-02 show Double Vault Toilet shown for reference only, not part of project. However, Schedule of Items show *2735 furnish and install double vault toilet. Please clarify?

• See USFS response to RF#8.

RFI #20 – Fish Creek Campground currently has a significant washout from creek and appears to be losing part of campground. Significant debris is stacked up in creek channel as well as accumulated items such as trash bin, etc. in creek from washout. Is this to be considered part of the work at the campground for removal?

• A work item 2100 has been added to remove and disposal of debris.

• Item 2340 and backfill “Construct aggregate road” has been reduce 40 CUYD from 150 to

110 CUYD.

• Item 2340 “Embankment Material” has been added with 40 CUYD to repair erosion.

RFI #21 – Please clarify barrier rocks to be placed. Not on quantity sheets. Is this part of current contract, and if so, how should it be quantified?

• No rock barriers on Fish Creek.

RFI #22 – Is it acceptable to use affiliate company/sister company/subsidiary company experience to fulfill technical proposal requirements?

• It is acceptable to use subcontractor experience. Please review the proposal instructions to where is details experience to provide. Offerors are cautioned that ultimately the awardee is responsible for the contractual obligations, not subcontractors.

RFI #23 – Will a water source be provided to fill water trucks and if so can locations of water sources be provided?

• See USFS response to RF#16

RFI #24 – Is pumping water from existing creeks in the area acceptable?

• See USFS response to RF#16

RFI #25 – General: Vault Toilet Manufacturer: Plans call for Boom Concrete, Specs call for CXT

Concrete Buildings

USFS Response – Specification 2735 has been updated; Toilet shall meet or exceed the Clover mist vault toilet. The recommended manufacture is Boom Concrete, but contractors are encouraged to find other vendors that meet or exceed what is shown on plans and specs.

RFI #26 – General: Please provide GPS coordinates for Wagner

• GPS coordinates (37.352697, -119.341635), final location will be marked by the

Government.

RFI #27 – Fish Creek: Sheet G-01 calls to Install (4) Food Lockers, these are not on the Schedule of Items. Please clarify.

USFS Response – Schedule of items has been updated to include 4 food lockers.

RFI #28 – Fish Creek: Sheet G-01 states “Double Vault Toilet Building Shown for Reference Only.

Not Part of this Contract” There is a Double Vault Toilet on the Schedule of Items. Please clarify.

USFS Response – See USFS response to RF# 3.

RFI #29 – Fish Creek: Schedule of Items calls for: Furnish and install Single vault toilet building.

(Including excavation, installation, backfill, clean up, one way freight, vent screens, crane, 20

LNFT armor ditch and rock dissipater). This is not shown on the Plans.

USFS Response – See USFS response to RF# 1

RFI #30 – Fish Creek: Schedule of Items has Stamped Reinforced Concrete (4,000 psi) around toilet, see drawings, 5 cuyd listed twice. Sheet G-01 only shows one location. Is this a duplicate on the Schedule of Items?

USFS Response – Schedule of items has been updated to show 6 CUYD of stamped concrete to build the ramp to access double vault toilet and 5 CUYD for the ramp around the single vault toilet.

See USFS response to RF# 1.

RFI #31 – Fish Creek: Sheet G-01 call for installation of (4) Food Lockers, this is not on the

Schedule of Items. Please clarify.

USFS Response – See USFS response to RF# 27

RFI #32 – Mile High Vista: Sheet G-20 calls to Prime and Paint the existing metal railing but there is no line item on the Schedule of Items. Please clarify.

USFS Response – Schedule of Items and drawing G-20 (Revision 6/2-/2025) have been updated.

RFI #33 – Mile High Vista: Sheet G-20 calls to Install Stone Veneer and Concrete Cap to Existing

Retaining Wall but there is no line item on the Schedule of Items. Please clarify.

USFS Response – Note has been deleted from drawings. There is no work item to install Stone veneer.

RFI #34 – Mile High Vista: Sheet G-20 calls to Construct (2) Trash Enclosures, Schedule of Items specifies (1) Trash Enclosure. Please clarify.

USFS Response – Schedule of items has been updated to show 2 trash enclosures.

RFI #35 – Mile High Vista: Sheet G-20 calls for Installation of (4) Interpretive Sign Frames, these are not on the Schedule of Items. Please clarify.

USFS Response – Note has been deleted, see updated drawing G-20 (Rev 6/20/25).

RFI #36 – Mile High Vista: Sheet G-20 calls for Installation of (1) ADA Sign, these are not on the

USFS Response – Schedule of items show item 2883 “Furnish and install accessible sign”.

RFI #37 – Mile High Vista: Schedule of Items calls for (4) 8”x8”x4” Pressure Treated Posts, these are not on the Plans. Please clarify.

USFS Response – See USFS response to RF# 12.

RFI #38 – Mile High Vista: Schedule of Items calls for (2) Horizontal Barriers, these are not on the

Plans. Please clarify.

USFS Response – •See revised drawings G-20 sheet 21 of 28 (Revision date 6/20/2025)..

RFI #39 – Soda Springs Campground: Sheet G-02 calls for 18” Culvert, 30l Long, Schedule of

Items calls for 24” Culvert, 40’ Long. Please clarify.

USFS Response – See USFS response to RF# 9.

RFI #40 – Little Jackass Campground: Schedule of Items calls for 4 CY of Stamped 5ft x 50 ft x 4 in, please provide location.

USFS Response – Drawing G-17 has been replaced with the correct site plan. Schedule of items remain the same and a detail section of stamped concrete has been added. All concrete stamped shall be 5 feet wide, 2 feet radius on corners. The length of corridors will be adjusted on the ground to match the cubic yards shown on schedule of items.

RFI #41 – Portugese Vista: Sheet G-23 calls to Paint existing curb, this is not on the schedule of items. Please clarify.

USFS Response – Note “Paint existing curb” has been deleted.

RFI #42 – Fresno Dome: Sheet G-25 calls for Installation of (1) Stop Sign, this is not on the

USFS Response – Schedule of items has been updated to show the installation of one (1) Stop sign.

RFI #43 – Schedule of Items: Schedule of Items has (3) line items for Goat Meadow, please provide a plan sheet.

USFS Response – See USFS response to RF#11.

RFI #44 – Kelty Meadow Campground: There is Sheet G-4 for Kelty Meadow Campground, but it is not included on the Schedule of Items. Is this meant to be part of this project?

USFS Response – See USFS response to RF#11.

RFI #45 – General: Spec 2882 Wheel Stops, RJ Thomas Pilot Rock no longer manufactures this product. Does the Forest Service have another preferred vendor?

USFS Response – Spec 2882 has been updated; Wheel stop is to prevent dumpster to hit back of enclosure, shall be pressure treated post 8in x 8 in x 8ft. See drawing G-11 for more details.

RFI #46 – •Reference Specification Section 2735 – Toilet Buildings and Solicitation Offer:

Specifications require Vault Toilet to be CXT Double Cascadian Vault Toilet Building and No

Chase. The lead time from CXT for the toilet buildings are 150 days from order date. The contract completion in the solicitation offer is 150 calendar days from notice to proceed. This puts receipt of toilet buildings well past the contract completion date. Please advise.

USFS Response – See USFS Response to RFI #25.

RFI #47 – •Reference 10520 PART I – The Schedule, Section B Schedule of Items: There are some inconsistencies in the bid schedule, please see the following:

-Soda Springs Item 2881 shows 2 lump sum as the bid item. Should the bid item description read

Construct 2 Trash Enclosures and the pay unit and quantity show 1 Lump Sum as opposed to 2? (do not normally bid multiple lump sums).

-Soda Springs Item 2735 shows 2 lump sum as the bid item. Should the bid item description read

Furnish and Construct 2 double vault toilet buildings and the pay unit and quantity show 1 Lump

Sum as opposed to 2?

USFS Response – Schedule of items has been updated to show two lines items for trash enclosures and 2 more for double vault toilets.

RFI #48 – -Little Jackass Campground Item 2735 shows 1 Each as the bid item. All other 2735 items in the bid schedule for toilet vault buildings are bid as lump sums. Should this read 1 Lump

Sum instead of 1 Each?

USFS Response – Schedule of items has been updated to show a pay unit as “Lump Sum”.