Amendment 04 Red Rock Lookout.pdf

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Solicitation 12EAW26Q0028, Red Rock Lookout Renovation, Plumas National Forest, is amended as follows:

See Attachment 1 Solicitation, Pg 1, SF-1442, 13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS, change due date and time from October 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to October 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

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attached Attachment 3 - SOW Red Rock Lookout

Amend 04

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051826: delete in its entirety and replace with the attached Attachment - 7 DBA WD CA20260007 dated 090326.

See attached for Questions and Answers.

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Period of Performance: 10/26/2026 to 03/25/2027

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Amendment 04 Red Rock Lookout Renovation

September 18, 2026

Solicitation 12EAW26Q0028, Red Rock Lookout Renovation, Plumas National Forest, is amended as follows:

The following questions and answers are provided for information or clarification purposes only.

Q1. Are there pictures of the site? Are there viewable spec sheets for the plumbing part?

A1: Photos for reference have been provided. Plumbing specifications are provided in solicitation Attachment 4. Reference RFI 1 - Site Photos Attachment.

Q2: Please confirm that there is an active water source on the site. If not, please indicate the nearest water source.

A2: There is not an active water source at the lookout site. During operation of the lookout, water is transported to the site to fill the water tank. Water tank is shown on A-02. If water is needed for construction activities, it can be drafted from a nearby location but must comply with guidelines provided. Reference RFI 2 - Red Rock Drafting Location.

Q3: What is the distance between ground mount solar and the building.

A3: This will be determined by the design provided by the contractor as part of the contract requirements.

Q4: What is the soil type? We need this for trenching from ground mount solar to the building.

A4: Soil type differs depending upon distance from lookout. Generally, ground is very rocky.

Q5: Can we install the solar inverter and batteries inside building? If no, can we install them on the exterior wall of the building?

A5: Yes, solar inverter and batteries should be installed inside lookout. Reference 4/A-02.

Q6: Do you require any kind of container or shed for (Inverter or battery) protection from weather and wildlife?

A6: Solar inverter and batteries should be installed inside lookout. Reference 4/A-02.

Q7: Is there any special requirement for ground mount racking?

A7: Reference specification 263100 for racking requirements.

Q8: Can you send existing building , walls, and ground area pictures?

A8: Photos for reference have been provided. Reference RFI 1 - Site Photos Attachment.

September 18, 2026

Q9: Do you have internet on site? Or are there any cellular internet provider on site? We need this for solar system monitoring.

A9: There is no Forest Service provided internet onsite. Cell service coverage is not reliable.

Q10: Can our installer stay on site for couple of days or a week?

A10: Yes, reference SOW section 6.0 Camping and Housing.

Q11: What size are the replacement doors? 3’0” x 7’0” / 3068 / 3080?

A11: Doors are not standard sizes. Contractor to verify existing conditions to determine size to be ordered.

Q12: What are the exterior wall conditions and sizing? 2X6 studs? New siding conditions? What is the finished throat size of the wall?

A12: The wall conditions on the first level and second level are different. Contractor is required to field verify throat size conditions.

Q13: Pg #A04: Hardware schedule. Please clarify the difference between “deadbolt” on 1st floor door and “exterior mounted deadbolt” on 2nd floor door.

A13: The existing 2nd floor deadbolt is externally mounted to the door and frame. Reference photos provided in RFI 1 - Site Photos Attachment. New hardware should provide the same function. The deadbolt on the first-floor door is integral to the door.

Q14: Pg#A02: Referring to Note #5: Do we have a size of the re-lite in the door?

A14: Size of light shall match existing door. Reference RFI 1 - Site Photos Attachment for visual photo of door.

Q15: What is the Output AC voltage for the facility – 120VAC or 240VAC, is there an AC panel on the building? Are the radio loads DC?

A15: System should be 120V. All loads are described in section 8.0 in the SOW.

Q16: What is the electrical load ( AC and DC) for the building, including the constant radio load and the facility load, is there a duty cycle? Are Peak load vs Continuous Load calculations available?

A16: All loads are described in section 8.0 in the SOW.

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Q17: Is there room in the facility for the electronics and batteries or should they be outside in a cabinet?

A17: Solar inverter and batteries should be installed inside lookout. Reference 4/A-02.

Q18: How many days of autonomy does the facility need to be supported with energy storage?

A18: Battery storage capacity shall provide a minimum of 2 full days of usage. Reference SOW Section 8.0.

Q19: Can we do pre-formed concrete blocks above grade rather than digging holes and trying to pour concrete onsite?

A19: Please include any usage of concrete blocks in submitted technical approach.

Q20: How do they power the site now?

A20: There is currently no power to the site. When the site was in operation, a small solar system provided electrical needs to the site.

Q21: Confirm BABAA compliance requirement.

A21: Yes, the Buy American Act applies to this requirement. See FAR clause FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (Nov 2025) on P age 13 of the Solicitation.

Q22: Can you provide an electrical single line for the project?

A22: The Government will not provide a single line drawing. Design of wire sizes to be contractors’ responsibility as part of the entire electrical system. Reference updated SOW for clarification. Fridge outlet to be on a separate circuit to other electrical receptacles in 2nd story cab. Contractor is required to provide shop drawings/as-builts of electrical system for Government review. Reference Amended SOW dated 2026.09.16.

Q23: What is the system voltage of the MSP? 120/240V is assumed, please confirm.

A23: 120V is confirmed.

Q24: Can you provide a site map for the project?

A24: Google Earth using the lat/long in the solicitation provides an aerial view of the lookout and surrounding area.

September 18, 2026

Q25: How far away will the solar array be from the ESS location?

A25: This is determined by the design provided by the contractor.

Q26: Where will the ESS be located and how far away is it from the MSP?

A26: Battery storage and the main service panel should both be located in the first story of the lookout.

Q27: What is the PV system size?

A27: This is determined by the design provided by the contractor.

Q28: Have energy demand calculations been run?

A28: All loads are described in section 8.0 in the SOW. Calculations are a requirement of the contractor in the SOW and specifications.

Q29: If not, will we be responsible for running the calculations?

A29: Calculations are to be provided by the contractor as part of the design requirements.

Q30: What is the required kWh capacity of the battery storage system?

A30: Calculations are to be provided by the contractor as part of the design requirements. All loads are described in section 8.0 in the SOW.

Q31: Is there a requested battery chemistry?

A31: If batteries are not part of an all-in-one portable kit, lead acid is preferred. Reference SOW section 8.0.

Q32: Can you provide the load schedule of the MSP?

A32: All loads are described in section 8.0 in the SOW.

Q33: Does the project collectively need to be 65% BAA or is it each individual item (modules, inverters, ESS, etc.).

A33: Please refer to the Solicitation, Pages 10-14, FAR clause 52.225-9 Buy American Act- Construction Materials for the definition for what constitutes domestic construction materials.

September 18, 2026

Q34: Are there any photos of this lookout?

A34: Photos for reference have been provided. Reference RFI 1 - Site Photos Attachment

Q35: Re: A-01: Are there dimensions for the building?

A35: The general dimensions of the lookout cab are 14'x14'. The catwalk is approximately 3' wide. All measurements are required to be field verified by the contractor.

Q36: Re: A-01: Are there shutter sizes and a count of how many need to be replaced?

A36: The shutters are approximately 14'x4'6". All measurements are required to be field verified by the contractor. There is one shutter on each side of the lookout for a total of (4).

Q37: Re: A-02: Are there photos of the cabinets?

A37: Photos for reference have been provided. Reference RFI 1 - Site Photos Attachment

Q38: Re: A-02: Is there a count of how many cabinets need to be restored?

A38: No count is provided. Reference photos provided for reference. Contractor to field verify.

Reference RFI 1 - Site Photos Attachment.

Q39: Re: A-04: Detail for Number support Anchored to roof support?

A39: Reference 4/A-04.

Q40: Re: A-04: Is there staging area around the lookout for material and vehicles?

A40: There is a small area below the lookout to the east that can be used for staging and parking.

Q41: Specifically, does the Government require the prime contractor to possess a valid California contractor’s license at the time of proposal submission, or is it sufficient for the prime to partner with a California-licensed subcontractor to perform the construction work? If the prime does not currently hold a California contractor’s license, would obtaining the license prior to award or commencement of work satisfy the requirement? Please confirm the Government’s expectations regarding compliance with California state licensing law for this solicitation.

A41: Contractors are not required to hold a State license to submit a quote for this project;

however, Contractor’s will need to ensure compliance with FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities if they are determined to be the successful Contractor.

September 18, 2026

Q42: Does the 150-calendar-day performance period begin upon issuance of the NTP?

A42: Yes, the performance period begins when the NTP is issued. The NTP will be issued when field work begins.

Q43: Is October 26, 2026 intended to be the NTP/in-field commencement date, or is it an estimated start date?

A43: This is an estimated start date for contract work. In-field contract work is not anticipated to begin until Spring 2026.

Q44: Is March 25, 2027 the required completion date regardless of the actual NTP date?

A44: No, refer to the Solicitation Page 5, (d) C ommencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.

Q45: The Statement of Work addresses seasonal access limitations, winter conditions, and the Contracting Officer's authority to restrict access when conditions are unsafe or continued travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

A45: Any period during which the site cannot be reasonably accessed, and a Suspension of Work Order has been issued, will constitute a pause in the Period of Performance calendar days.

Q46: Please provide any existing lead-based paint inspection, XRF testing, paint-chip sampling, laboratory analytical results, or hazardous-material survey information available for the Red Rock Lookout that is not already included in the solicitation documents.

A46: Forest Service conducted lead paint sampling throughout the lookout prior to contract creation and confirmed presence on the exterior of the building. The Forest Service does not require additional pre-abatement sampling/testing. Contractor is responsible for any additional testing as required by regulations listed in specification 028319.

Q47: Section 02 83 19 requires independent third-party visual inspection and clearance sampling following lead-abatement work. The specification also places responsibility on the Contractor for subsequent consulting and testing costs if clearance samples fail.

A47: The contractor is responsible for all third-party clearance inspection and testing requirements including the initial inspection and clearance testing.

Q48: Should the Contractor's demolition scope include complete removal and legal disposal of the existing solar system and associated components, including panels, mounting/racking, wiring, batteries, controllers/inverters, supports, and related equipment?

September 18, 2026

A48: The only components from the existing solar system can be seen in referenced photos. This includes but is not limited to conduit, wire, and attachments.

Q49: Also, is any existing solar equipment intended to be salvaged and retained by the Forest Service?

A49: No

Q50: Please clarify whether the Forest Service has a standard procedure for establishing the preconstruction condition of the access road and determining whether subsequent deterioration is attributable to Contractor construction traffic versus pre-existing or weather-related conditions.

A50: Forest Service will complete a visual survey and document including photographs prior to contractor mobilization on site.

Q51: Is it the Government’s intent that the PV modules be removed from the mounting system prior to the winter/snow season, as contemplated by the SOW?

A51: It is the Governments intent that when the lookout is not occupied in the winter, solar panels will be removed to prevent vandalism. The Government would like to have the future option to keep panels on during winter if the use of the lookout changes to a winter recreation rental.

Q52: If the PV modules are intended to be removed during the winter months, are the PV modules and racking required to be designed for the applicable winter snow load while installed, or is seasonal removal intended to eliminate the snow-load requirement on the PV modules?

A52: Racking will not be removed. The racking is required to be designed for the required wind loads and snow loads, reference SOW section 8. PV modules should be designed for a minimum snow load of 25 psf.

Q53: If the PV modules are removed for the winter, what snow-load criteria are to be applied to the remaining racking/support structure and foundations?

A53: Reference SOW Section 8.

Q54: Please confirm the applicable ground snow load and/or design snow load to be used for the PV system at this location. If 565 psf is not the applicable value for the PV array, please provide the design snow-load criteria the Government intends the contractor’s structural engineer to use.

A54: 565 psf is the applicable snow load value per ASCE 7-22.

September 18, 2026

Q55: Please confirm whether the Government expects the contractor’s structural engineer to determine the final PV array design snow load in accordance with the applicable provisions of ASCE 7 based on the actual ground-mounted array configuration, or whether a specific design snow load is to be provided by the Government.

A55: PV modules themselves should be designed for a minimum snow load of 25 psf.

Q56: If the applicable snow-load criteria cannot be met using a standard manufacturer pre-engineered racking configuration, will the Government accept a site-specific engineered PV mounting system supported by the required structural calculations and certification from a registered structural engineer?

A56: Yes.

Q57: Please clarify whether seasonal removal and reinstallation of the PV modules is expected to be performed by the Government or the contractor, and whether the Government has an anticipated timeframe for when the panels are to be removed and reinstalled.

A57: This is part of operation and will be completed by the Government. Contractor is responsible for designing a system where panels can be removed easily by any Forest Service personnel when required.

Q58: Since the project documents indicate that the site is seasonally closed due to winter weather and snow accumulation, please clarify whether the intent is for the PV array to be fully decommissioned/removed prior to seasonal closure.

A58: It is the Governments intent that when the lookout is not occupied in the winter, solar panels will be removed to prevent vandalism and the remaining utilities in the lookout will be winterized.