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This document contains the Questions and Answers Addendum for Solicitation #12905B24Q0218, which is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Evaporation Pond Maintenance and Cleaning in Maricopa, AZ. The RFQ has a 30-day completion requirement after contract award, which is anticipated within a week of the RFQ closing date of August 15, 2024. The RFQ is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 562998, with a $16.5M size standard.

The key details include: the government does not own the land north of the settling pond; the pond is empty except for sediment; water is available on-site for up to 2,000 gallons per day; the pond contents have been tested and can be sent to a landfill; heavy equipment and temporary containment areas are permitted on-site. A site visit is scheduled for August 7, 2024, and questions are due by August 9, 2024. The RFQ is being issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service Pacific West Area.

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QUESTIONS/REPONSES

RFQ #12905B24Q0218

Evaporation Pond Maintenance and Cleaning Maricopa AZ

1- What date is award of RFQ anticipated? for the 30-day completion requirement.

Award date is anticipated within a week of the RFP closure date.

2- Does ALARC own the land 2200' north of settling pond? if so can material be dumped there?

NO, material needs to be sent to the landfill for documentation.

3- Has settling pond been probed for sludge depth?

NO the pond is empty except for sediment.

4- Is potable/irrigation water available for contractor at ALARC facility, up to 2000gal/day?

Water is available (approximately 350' from the water to the pond).

5- Will ALARC dewater pond prior to contractor work start date?

The pond is dry.

6- Does ALARC have a anticipated magnitude for project?

This is a service requirement, not a construction requirement therefore not subject to FAR

36.204 requiring a published magnitude.

7- Have contents of pond been tested for hazardous chemicals/fertilizer residue/pesticides?

YES, Results sent to Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, they responded that the material can be sent to the landfill.

8- Does ALARC know when last pond liner inspection was completed?

It has never been inspected.

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9. Can heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, etc. be left on ALARC property overnight/duration of work?

Yes. However the contractor shall be solely responsible for anything left on site including theft or damage to the equipment, or any damage to Government property caused by vandalism utilizing contractor equipment, trucks, trailers, ect.

10. Can a temporary containment area using borrow dirt from ALARC property be set up on ALARC property if area is returned to original condition after work completion?

Yes, as long as the area is restored to its original condition to the Government’s satisfaction.

11. Can a picture be taken of water connection that is located 350 feet from work site?

Yes. Photograph is attached.

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