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This document is a Q&A log related to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Little Bear Campground Reconstruction project, Solicitation #1282B124R0046, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

The key details include:

  • The project involves demolition, construction, and improvements at the Little Bear Campground and Day Use Area, including surveying, clearing, earthwork, road work, utility upgrades, and furnishing/installing pre-cast concrete toilets.
  • The government provided clarification on various aspects of the project, such as tree disposal, availability of survey drawings, the number of toilets to be demolished, the ability to shut down watercourses, and the specifications for the Day Use Area road and parking lot.
  • The government indicated that the solicitation will be amended to provide additional time for contractors to submit bids and address the questions raised.
  • There is a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 23, 2024, and the government contact information is provided for details.

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SOLICITATION Q&A LOG
USDA FS Little Bear Camp Ground Reconstruction, RFP #1282B124R0046

Last Updated: 9 Sep 2024

DATE RCVDDOCUMENTREFERENCEGOVERNMENT'S RESPONSEAMEND. REQD?
27-Aug-24GeneralSOIThe SOI calls for tree removal, the specs indicate larger trees can be decked out. Is the contractor hauling off the trees or not?Disposal of trees shall occur as described in Specification section 311100 Clearing and Grubbing 1.1.B & 1.1.C. Material that can be defined as slash as defined in Specification section 311100 Clearing and Grubbing may be chipped or removed as described in 311100 3.4. No chips will be permitted within the roadway. Omit Specification section 311100 Clearing and Grubbing 3.3.A.2.a. Trees shall not be limbed and decked. Trees shall be removed from National Forest Lands.
27-Aug-24GeneralDwgsAre the survey drawing files available for bidders to aid in the take-off process?No.
27-Aug-24GeneralSOIThe SOI calls for the demo of 4 toilets. Plans and on-site discussion indicate that there are actually 5 toilets, 3 being fully demolished and 2 being hauled off site. How/where would you like us to reflect that on the bid.The number of toilets scheduled for demolition is 5 toilets. The number of toilets (EA) in Bid Item 4A shall be changed from 4 to 5.YES
27-Aug-24GeneralThe waterline crosses two major drainages. One over the spillway was dry, the other below the sluice gate was running. Are we able to shut those down to trench utilities under the streambed or will a dam/pump be required.Until additional guidance is provided, assume the watercourses draining the reservior will not be shut down.
27-Aug-24GeneralSOISOI shows 34 sites, plans 33. Discussions at the walk suggest that if the optional 4 walk in tent pads and parking space aren’t awarded then that is the location of the 34th site. Confirming that to be the case?If Bid Item 12 - ALT 1 is not awarded, then existing unit #8 will be reconstructed as the 34th unit, as a Pull-Through Type unit similar in design to proposed unit #31 (existing unit #11). Unit locations are shown on Sheet L1.3.
27-Aug-24GeneralThe Day Use parking lot has 8” of class 5 going down in alternate 3, in alt 4 it changes to 6” of subgrade plus 3” asphalt. How do we bid this/ will the difference in aggregate be reconciled?Bid Item 6 Road Improvements - Road Grading and Drainage includes campground road (NFSR 116.1D, NFSR 116.1D1, NFSR 116.1D2) show in drawings, the section of Day Use Area (DUA) road (NFSR 116.1E) show on Sheet C1.7, and the Day Use Gravel Parking Area shown on Sheet C1.7. Contractor shall provide 6" compacted Class 5 aggregate base course for the campground road, the section of DUA road show on Sheet C1.7, and the Day Use Gravel Parking Area shown on Sheet C1.7. On Sheet C1.7, amend the following note: BID ALTERNATE: PROVIDE 3" HMA & 6" COMPACTED BASE COURSE. Omit Bid Item 12 ALT 3 Day Use Gravel Parking Area Improvement. Bid Item 12 ALT 4 is unchanged, provide 3" hot mix asphalt and striping.YES
27-Aug-24Will the C.O.R. be able to make field fit adjustments to keep the project moving?No. The COR can act as the CO's eyes and ears at the job site, and help document and facilitate requests for field fit adjustments. Requests for field fit adjustments must be approved by the CO.NO
27-Aug-24GeneralAllWill there be additional time provided to contractors to receive answers to these questions then submit bids?Yes, solicitation will be amendedYES

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