RFQ Questions and Answers.pdf

CIO Solutions Partners Draft SOW Insert Vendor Name Questions/Comments

No. Section Question/Comment Answers

How many feet is the fence? It states 1700 Acres. So everyone is bidding the same footage. It is more than 1700 acres, a good estimate to use would be 1800 acers. It is approximately 7.2 miles estimated of fence.

2 Since this is construction, What is the price magnitude of this project? See Amendment 1, Item #2

The SAM.gov listing shows offers due July 17, 2026, while the RFQ document lists July 10, 2026. Could you please confirm the correct quote due date so I’m sure to meet the right deadline?

Amenment #1 provided this update. However, as of Amendment 2, the proposals are due 21 July 2026.

Can the Government provide the total linear footage of fence to be replaced, or a survey/map identifying the fence alignment?

40,000 estimated

Are fence posts required to be Schedule 20, Schedule 40, or another specified pipe standard?

Steel posts, rails, and gates frames shall conform to AASHTO M 181 type 1, grade 1 or grade 2.

What gauge barbed wire is required for the three-strand barbed wire extension? Zinc coated steel barbed wire shall conform to AASHTO M 280 (ASTM A 121) 12 1/2 gage with class 1 coating or aluminum coated barbed wire conforming to ATM A 585 type 1

Can the Government confirm the required height of the cantilever gates and walk gates? Gates are to be 7 foot + 1 foot just like the fence.

Are there specific gate post sizes and footing requirements for the 16-foot and 28-foot cantilever gates, or should the contractor provide manufacturer-engineered gate posts and foundations?

Provide manufactured-engineered gate posts and foundations

9 Should the replacement cantilever gates be manual operation or automated? The replacement should be automated

If manual gates are required at this time, should the contractor provide provisions for future gate operator installation?

For the future, there will be 4 walk through gates. But not at this time.

Is geotechnical information available for the project site, or should contractors assume standard soil conditions for footing design and installation?

Contractors shall assume standard soil conditions for footing design and installation.

May existing gate foundations be reused if found to be structurally adequate, or are all gate foundations required to be replaced?

Contractor shall replace all foundations

The Statement of Work references compliance with CDOT Standard M-607-2. Can the Government confirm whether the grounding requirements identified in that standard (ground rods at utility crossings and periodic grounding along the fence line) are applicable to this federal installation?

No grounding needed

14 Can you confirm whether there is a bid bond requirement for this project? See Amendment 2, item #3

Could you please provide clarification regarding the chain-link fence quantity, specifically whether the scope should be measured in acres or linear feet?

Measurement should be in linear feet, which will be more accurate.

could you please provide any available drawings, site plans, or layout documents showing the chain-link fence limits?

See attached documents

What is the main motivation for this project? Are there plans to conduct more security sensitive activities at the site ? Were there security problems in the recent past?

Please see item #2 of the sateement of work.

A large 50-100 elk frequently use the area as grazing ground. These animals can easily jump over the current fences but their normal migration would be prevented by the 8-foot fence. Was there any wildlife impact study conducted?

Yes the state of Colorado did the study.

South Tollgate irrigation ditch runs through the lower parts on the south-west side of the property. Are there plans to provide access for maintenance of the ditch in the future?

Adding a gate for access

20 Contract Performance Will a survey of the property boundaries be required by bidders? Yes, if the attached documents doesn't meet your requirements.

21 Contract Performance Will cutting in access roads for fence construction be required by bidders? Yes

22 Contract Performance Will all materials be able to be stored on site? Yes

23 Contract Performance What weather conditions will close the project down, and who will determine that? Extreme snow and the facilities manager will make that determination.

24 Contract Performance

Are there any specific rules or regulations as it pertains to rattlesnakes on this project? Our project does not have any specific rules are regulations for Rattlesnake Protocol, we do follow established safety best practices for working in areas with potentially hazardous wildlife. Our primary goal is to prevent any negative encounters and ensure everone's safety.

25 Contract Performance How will access need to be coordinated for dumpster and portable toilet maintenance? A discussion will be held during the Postaward conference with the awardee.

26 Contract Performance Will the jobsite be closed for govt. holidays? Work will not be conducted on the weekends and Federal Holidays.

27 Contract Performance What will the jobsite work hours be? 0700 to 1700 28 Contract Performance Will progress billing be due monthly? Yes, progress payments will be paid.

29 SCOPE & PRICING

The Statement of Work describes the project site as 1,700 acres. Can the government confirm the actual surveyed linear footage of fence to be removed and the surveyed linear footage of new fence to be installed? If a current survey is not available, will the government provide a surveyed fence-line drawing or GIS data at the site visit?

See attached and field notes

SCOPE & PRICING

The Schedule of Items (pricing table with CLIN numbers, descriptions, and units) was not included in the solicitation package. Please provide the complete Schedule of Items, including the scope distinction between the base item and the option item, so quotes may be formatted correctly.

See pricing schedule attachment in Amendment #2

SCOPE & PRICING

The RFQ does not state a required completion date or total period of performance. What is the anticipated contract start date following award, and what is the required completion milestone for the base item?

See SOW #6. The POP date is 3 years after contract award, and can be completed sooner spending on weather.

SITE & OPERATION

Table Mountain Field Site is a federally designated Radio Quiet Zone. What specific equipment and devices are restricted on site -- for example, diesel generators, two-way radios, cellular devices, GPS units, or power tools with electronic ignition? Will the government provide written RF restriction guidance prior to quote submission?

Yes this will be given after contract award. The two way radios will need a frequency given to the COR and the GPS should be acceptable the frequency will also need to be given to the COR.

SITE & OPERATION

The Statement of Work directs the contractor to leave existing fence in place "where it does not interfere." Will the government designate and mark the sections of existing fence to be retained before work begins, or does the contractor make that determination independently?

Will designated retain sections be identified at or before the site visit?

The existing fence should be left in place when work comes to a stop each day to ensure that cattle won't leave home owners property.

SITE & OPERATION

CAR 1352.237-71 requires NACI/SAC security processing for contractor personnel requiring site access. What is the current average processing timeline, and is a temporary or escorted access mechanism available during the period while clearances are pending to prevent mobilization delays at notice to proceed?

An access code will be given to the superintendent, field supervisor and 2 other people. All workers need to be US citizens.

CONTRACT

STRUCTURE

The RFQ body does not display a printed solicitation or RFQ number. Please confirm the official solicitation number to be referenced on the quote cover page and in all correspondence.

The Notice ID and Solicitation number is 1331L526BarbFence. Per paragraph 2.1 Instructions: The subject line of the emails shall be "Company Name) - Quote Submission - Solicitation #."

CONTRACT

STRUCTURE

No performance bond or payment bond requirement appears in the RFQ body. Is a performance bond and/or payment bond required for this effort? If so, please specify the required bond amounts.

Please see Amendment #1

CONTRACT

STRUCTURE

Will the contract provide for progress payments based on percentage of completion or defined milestones, or is payment structured as a lump sum upon contract completion or acceptance of specified deliverables?

Yes, progress payments will be made.

LABOR & COMPLIA

Davis-Bacon Wage Determination CO20260002 (Heavy) does not include a "Fence Erector" labor classification. Does the government anticipate initiating a conformance request after award, or should the contractor propose an applicable classification (such as Laborer or Iron Worker) in the quote? What labor classification does the government anticipate governs fence installation under this wage determination?

See Wage Determination #2015-5415;23470 Laborer; is a suggested labor category.

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