127EAX24R0006-0002 RFI Pipeline Recreation Site Impro.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

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OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 7

GAOA02/26/20240002

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of amendment 0002 to solicitation 127EAX24R0006, Pipeline OHV Staging Area is to provide answers to the questions received and revise the Schedule of Items. The closing date has been extended to April 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST.

Bidders shall submit the Revised Schedule of Items with their offer.

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MICHAEL E. CARICO

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED IN AMENDMENT 0001 POSTED TO

SAM.GOV ON MARCH 11, 2024

Response to RFI from the site visit of March 29, 2024, #1

1) The successful bidder shall contact Arizona 811 to indicate the gas line before starting the project on the ground.

2) Detail on the Pay Item CLIN 004: Ramadas

a) Remove and dispose properly the picnic tables.

b) Clean the concrete pad by removing sand and dirt.

c) Use additional bolts to secure the ramada posts to the concrete pad.

d) Fix any rusted part, sand, and paint the ramadas including the roofs.

e) Fix to the concrete pads to secure 4 picnic tables provided by Forest Service.

3) Option Bid Line Items CLIN 009: (New Item)

a) Raise the concrete pad by 12”.

b) Removing the superstructure (posts, beams, and roof) of the ramadas from the concrete pads.

c) Raise the ramada pads by adding 12” reinforced concrete (use Welded Wire

Reinforcement Mesh type) Volume of reinforced concrete = 25 cubic yards.

d) Put back the superstructures and secure them to the concrete pads.

Site Visit Questions #2 OK means already answered in a previous RFI.

Pipeline OHV:

1) Client to set actual location for the Vault Toilet. Needed to properly bid project due to variance in elevations in project area.

a) For the Vault Toilet, use its location on the provided map.

2) Detail needed for the aggregate base required for vault toilets. OK

3) Which Ramadas are to be repaired and specifics of repairs? OK

4) Which ramadas are to be replaced? OK

5) Are the picnic tables to be repaired or replaced? OK

6) How many picnic tables are to be repaired or replaced? OK

7) Is the vegetation that will be removed during course of construction be left onsite as is or chipped?

a) The vegetation removed during construction will be stockpile onsite by the contractor.

8) Instructions onsite said to avoid the wash area, but the diagram shows that the fence will cross the wash, please clarify.

a) Yes, the major wash will be avoided as much as possible. The COR will indicate the exact location of the fence to the successful bidder. Please, use the pipe rail emplacement on Attachment F - Project Maps, included with the original solicitation.

9) Bid Document: SF1442 Pipeline Rec Site Improvements. Box 11 – “Negotiable” is selected. Do we as a contractor have the opportunity to extend the contract performance period? Should we include our proposed performance period on our offer?

a) Contractors may propose a period to carry out the project, but 60 days should be enough to accomplish the project. This time frame may be extended for an objective reason and/or if funds are available to perform the Optional Bid Line Item #CLIN 009 (Reinforced concrete to raise 12" Ramada concrete pads at OHV Pipeline).

10) Section 1: Contract Clauses - 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (OCT 2022). Does the Buy American Statue apply to this project?

a) The Buy American Act applies to all U.S. federal government agency purchases of goods (articles, materials, or supplies) valued over the U.S. micro-purchase threshold (currently set at US $10,000).

11) Bid Document: Attachment B – “Statement of Work” 1.3 Performance Period – “The project will commence construction after September 1st holiday and coordinated with the COR. The project is expected to take 60 days to complete from award of the project.” Will the project NTP be released on September 1st , 2024, or is there a different anticipated date for the release of the

NTP?

a) The Notice to Proceed will not wait until September 1st, 2024. Once the project is awarded, the

NTP will follow in the next few weeks.

12) CLIN005 Grading Around Toilet Building and Kiosk. “The contractor shall place a 3-inch lift of aggregate base compacted with water to 90% compaction per FP-14 specifications.” Attachment A-2 calls for the parking surface to be “compacted native material”. Which surface is desired: AB or native?

a) The native material will be used to level the area as indicated in the attachment A-2 and will represent a subbase course. On top of the native material will be added a 3-inch aggregate base course.

Picket Post:

1) There is approximately 600’of rail fencing need at the trailhead. Is this included in the total footage for the Saddleridge Trail fencing figure?

a) The 600 feet of the rail fencing at the trailhead is part of the 4000 feet of the Black Steel Pipe Rail indicated under the # CLIN 007 of the Schedule of Items.

2) We were told onsite that the Uno Trail fence is not to be installed, is this correct?

3) We were told onsite that there was to be an adjustment to the layout of the Saddleridge Trail fence, please clarify as this could affect the proposal costs?

a) A reduction may apply to the total footage of fencing at Picket Post. At this stage, the estimate of the adjustment is unknown. Bidders shall use the quantity in the Schedule of Item.

4) The solicitation shows that the awarded contractor is to begin work within 10 days of Notice to Proceed. Do you have a prospective start date in mind for this project?

a) No prospective start date can be given at this stage of the project. The successful bidder shall start the project within 10 days of Notice to Proceed.

a) This cannot be answered. Please use only the trail names listed in the solicitation.

REVISED 4/8/2024 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Project: Pipeline OHV Staging Area Region: Southwest Region 3 Forest: Tonto National Forest District: Globe RD

Base Bid Line Items Item

Number Schedule of Item Description Method of

Measure Estimated Quantity

Pay Unit

Unit Price Total Cost

CLIN 001

Double Vault Toilet with Chase including Site

Preparation and Installation AQ 1 EA $ $

CLIN 002

5x5, 3-Panel Angled Kiosk, No Roof (sign panels not included) Includes Site Preparation and Installation AQ 1 EA $ $

CLIN 003

Construct 4” OD Black Steel Pipe Rail (per

Specifications and Drawings) DQ 1350 LF $ $

CLIN 004 Repair Existing Ramadas AQ 4 EA $ $

CLIN 005 Grading Around Toilet Building and Kiosk AQ 1 LS $ $

CLIN 006 Maintenance for Existing Cattle Guard AQ 1 LS $ $

BASE BID TOTAL $

Option Bid Line Items

CLIN 007

Picket Post - Construct 4” OD Black Steel Pipe Rail (per

Specifications and Drawings AQ 4000 LF $ $

CLIN 008 Picket Post - Construct Pipe Rail Horse Walk-through AQ 1 LS $ $

CLIN 009

Reinforced concrete to raise 12" Ramada concrete pads at OHV Pipeline AQ 25 CY $ $

OPTION BID TOTAL