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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) record related to Solicitation No. 140L0624R0034 for the DESIGN BUILD GARNET HILL RECREATION AREA TRAIL SYSTEMS project. The project is being managed by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management National Office.

The Q&A covers various aspects of the project, including addressing concerns about endangered species, active streams/creeks, cultural/historical resources, trees, and staging areas. It also provides details on the trail specifications, such as requiring natural, non-paved trails with some rocking sections to address erosion, and the need for an ADA-accessible non-motorized trail. The contractor will be responsible for conducting cultural inventories, signing placement, and completing a nesting survey prior to construction. Digital maps of the proposed project area are available upon request. The general work timeframe is May/June through October/November, depending on weather conditions.

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NV | DESIGN-BUILD GARNET HILL RECREATION AREA TRAIL SYSTEMS – PHASE 1

Solicitation No: 140L0624R0034 – Amendment 0001 Questions & Answers

Form 1510-56 (December 1985)

UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

SITE INSPECTION TOUR / PREBID CONFERENCE RECORD

Questions & Answers

1. Any endangered species or nesting periods?

A1: There are no endangered species but there is a required nesting survey that needs to be completed by the contractor 1-7 days prior to construction of the new trails.

2. Any active streams or creeks?

A2: No.

3. Any cultural?

A3: Referencing the SOW, the contractor is required to perform all cultural inventories and clearances for siting/locations of new trail system.

4. Any protective trees?

A4: No.

5. What are the specifications for tree removal?

A5: If tree removal is necessary for placement of trail; grinding stump or complete removal with rootball is required, trimming trees is acceptable also if needed.

Pinyon pines range from 6”-12” trunk size and from 6’-15’ in height. Coverage is thicker as elevation gets higher.

6. Are there other entities involved in this project?

A6: Only BLM is involved in this project.

7. Are there staging areas?

A7: For the the motorized portion of the project, the Egan Crest Trailhead shall be used.

For the non-motorized, yes will be determined prior to mobilizing.

8. General comments:

A8: Trails are to be natural, some rocking sections, not “vegas style”. Most repair work involves repairing and preventing erosion.

General working time frame depending on weather conditions is May/June till Oct/Nov.

Overland access to areas of work maybe allowed upon approval.

9. Are there digital maps of the proposed project?

A9: Yes. Please email the CO to request the kmz file.

10. Will the trails need to be ADA?

A10: Yes, there will need to be a non-motorized trail that shall accommodate accessible bikes, that shall need a turn around and need to be signed appropriately included in the design. The trail and trail length TBD.

11. Is the contractor responsible for designing the signs and how many are needed?

A11: Yes, for placement of signs (see revised SOW).

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