127EAW25R0051 - RFI Official Responses - 1.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW25R0051 - Eagle Lake DO Sewage Pond Relining

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 – Are there water source onsite we can utilize during the sludge cleanup process?

USFS Response – No government water source. Water truck by contractor required.

RFI #2 – Will a hazardous manifest list be provided to supply to the landfill to dispose of the liner?

USFS Response – No, USFS will not provide a manifest. This is the contractor’s responsibility.

RFI #3 – Due to the ageing liner in the primary pond. We are concerned with old to new liner will not bond properly. There is an alternative adhesive repair method the manufacturer recommends will the engineer be opposed to using a different method to repair the damage liner.

USFS Response – Offerors shall submit their proposal based on the existing solicitation requirements. This item can be a discussion after contract award where the awardee would submit manufacturer’s recommendation for review and approval by the contracting officer.

RFI #4 – Will the engineer accepts an alternative material in leu of the 45 mil RPP?

USFS Response – Offerors shall submit their proposal based on the existing solicitation requirements. This item can be a discussion after contract award where the awardee would submit substitutions for review and approval by the contracting officer.

See project specifications section 01 33 00 submittal procedures; Part 3 3.02 Substitutions A.

“Any substitution of material must be requested in writing. The material must be equal to and approved by the contracting officer. Approval of satisfactory substitutions shall be made after contract has been awarded. Allow 10 calendar days from receipt of the submittal.” So basically has to be equal to and approved by the contracting officer.

RFI #5 – Can we reuse the same galvanized batten bars on the concrete aerators or a new one?

USFS Response – Yes, reuse if in operable condition. Contractors are cautioned that quality assurance is their responsibility.

RFI #6 – Where will the Geofabric be installed there are no details

USFS Response – Evaporation pond. Under project specifications section 01 10 00 summary part 1; 1.03 Work covered by contract documents. A. 4. Installation of geofabric on the native surface of the evaporation pond.

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RFI #7 – Will the evaporation pond be emptied when the awarded contractor mobilizes to site or will this have to be done by the contractor?

USFS Response –Contractor’s responsibility to empty the evaporation pond. Pond is mostly empty and dry. Typically the pond is mostly dry July till the rainy season/October- weather dependent.

RFI #8 – Do we know how much sludge is in the ponds?

USFS Response – Contractor responsibility. Evaporation pond is mostly empty and dry. Some sludge is present in the primary.

RFI #9 – Do anchor post have to be removed or can they stay in place?

USFS Response – When anchor posts affect contractor’s operations, anchor posts shall be reinstalled. All costs including replacement involved with reinstallation shall be borne by the contractor.

RFI #10 – How quickly will the owner know if the contractor can start on the second on the primary pond? In the specs it states if there is money available contractor can proceed.

USFS Response – This statement was make in error. Statement in project specifications is revised to: After the evaporation pond is complete, the Forest Service shall put the evaporation pond “On Service”, at which time work may begin on the primary pond.

RFI #11 – Reinforced Polypropylene becomes very difficult to weld over time. What happens if the secondary RPP liner in the primary pond cannot be welded and cannot be made watertight?

USFS Response – Offerors shall submit their proposal based on the existing solicitation requirements. If bonding is not possible the issue will be addressed via contract modification for increased work effort.

RFI #12 – What is estimated quantity of fill material (sludge) in the ponds? Any specific destination to dispose of the content of the pond?

USFS Response – Destination responsibility of the contractor. Reference project specifications section 01 74 00; 1.03 quality assurance; regulatory requirements; “Comply with hauling and disposal regulations.”