B12_Vendor_Questions_0002.pdf

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BLM-CO SAND WASH IMPROVEMENTS Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
140L1725R0008
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Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Colorado Region

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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation Number 140L1725R0008 - Sand Wash Improvements, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) project in Colorado. The Q&A addresses several technical specifications and contractor requirements, including clarifications on materials and construction details. Key points include confirmation that vault toilets must be concrete with an exterior matching existing structures, kiosks must be steel and connected in a 3-panel configuration, steel parking delineators are specified as .25" thick steel plate rolled into a 6" diameter pipe, and limestone boulders are acceptable as an alternate to granite. The document also confirms there is no requirement for a geotechnical engineer, but concrete and compaction must meet specified standards, and the standard FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction will apply to the contract, with no liquidated damages provision.

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140L1725R0008 – Sand Wash Improvements Q&A

Q: Could we receive a copy of the CAD File Layout Coordinates for site CO83-NF.

Per Part 3, 3.2 Preparation, A & B to produce a Grading Module?

A: The stakeout points (the excel stakeout file, and the dwg drawing) will be attached to this amendment

Q: Is there a more descriptive detail for the Steel Parking Delineator shown on sheet 7 of 12 in the bid documents?

A: As per page 7 of the drawings, the steel parking delineator is .25” Thick steel plate that is rolled into a 6” diameter steel pipe. Placed in with rebar.

Q: Will the contractor have to provide Geotechnical Engineer for testing of Compaction, Concrete, Etc.?

A: There is no requirement for a geotechnical engineer, but concrete and compaction must meet standards. For compaction, that means using the specified compaction roller (02135_Ex&Fill – Part 3: 3.3A). For Concrete that means submitting the certificates of conformance (01009_General Part 1.5B).

Q: Is there a requirement for Warranty of the work?

A: In the clauses incorporated by reference, 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (March 1994) is listed and will apply to this contract. The full context of the clause can be found here: 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. | Acquisition.GOV.

Q: Is there a requirement for Liquidated Damages?

A: There is no requirement for liquidated damages.

Q: The specification (Section 10990) for boulders is granite. Limestone boulders are available locally at much lower transportation cost. Are they an acceptable alternate?

A: Limestone Boulders are acceptable.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.246-21?searchTerms=52.246-21

140L1725R0008 – Sand Wash Improvements Q&A

Q: Can the vault toilets be another material other than concrete?

A: Vault toilets need to be concrete. Additionally for site cohesion, exterior needs to match existing vault toilet.

Q: Can the kiosks be another material other than steel?

A: Kiosk must be steel. Additionally, they must be connected to each other, 3 panel.

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