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Little Sahara Restroom Demolition Solicitation: 140L5722R0001 Questions & Answers

Ref. # Date Method Submitted Question Answer

1 2/23/2022 Site Visit

Will we be able to simply excavate the aggregate BLM has placed as an aproach to the new restrooms and pour concrete? Can overexcavated material be wasted on site?

Drawing sheet A100 gives details of the subbase, base, and slab preparation. The concrete slab shall be 6 inches thick with 4 inches of compacted crushed aggregate base, and 6 inches of compacted subbase course. Overexcavation of approximately 16 inches will be required.

Overexcavated material may be wasted on site as directed by the COR.

2 2/23/2022 Site Visit Will there be water available for compaction?

There are yard hydrants located next to each flush restroom that is scheduled for demolition. In most cases the new restrooms are adjacent to these hydrants. This water will be available for the Contractor's use. In addition, the Governement has a top fill station at the Fire Station north of the Visitor Center that can be used if a water truck is needed.

3 2/23/2022 Site Visit How many utilities will need to be capped? What are the sizes and pipe types of those utilities?

There are eight flush restrooms to be demolished. At each restroom there will be a 2 inch HDPE water utility and a 4 inch PVC sewer utility. Each of these utilities shall be capped and sealed tight.

4 2/23/2022 Site Visit Is there a requirement to remove the old septic systems?

No, there are two septic systems that serve these eight flush restrooms.

One is also connected to the RV dump and will remain in service while the other will be left in place for future development.

5 2/23/2022 Site Visit Where do the utilities come out of the buildings?

The water lines enter through the front of the buildings. A valve box with a cast iron water meter lid is present at each location. The Government will mark the locations of sewer lines prior to demolition.

6 2/23/2022 Site Visit Will there be any salvaged material from the old restrooms?

Any material identified as salvage will be removed by the Government prior to demolition.

7 2/23/2022 Site Visit Is there a requirement for recycling?

Yes, to the extent practical, all metal shall be recycled with weigh tickets provided to the Government.

8 2/23/2022 Site Visit Where is the closest landfill?

Juab County has just re‐opened their landfill which would be the closest.

Contractor must contact the County to verify is construction and demolition waste is accepted. The Millard County Landfill just east of Delta, Utah would be the nest closest.

9 2/23/2022 Site Visit Can we bring a crusher on site and pulverize the concrete and masonry to use as backfill material?

Yes, demolition waste may be pulverized assuming that a uniform size of approximately 3/4" minus is obtained and the material is compacted in place. No waste material may be used as backfill or left in the excavation.

Only concrete and masonry. All reinforcing bars must be removed and disposed of off site.

10 2/23/2022 Site Visit Does the Government have a source of borrow material to backfill the demolished buildings?

No the Government does not. All backfill material must be brought in per Specification Section 312000 Earth Moving.

11 2/23/2022 Site Visit Are the solar lights and yard hydrants going to stay?

All existing buildings not identified for demolition, including all solar lights and yard hydrants shall be protected from damage during demolition activities.

12 2/23/2022 Site Visit Period of Performance?

The anticipated period of performance in the Solicitation will be from 6/6/22 to 9/6/22, however this period is flexible. If the Contractor is able to work Monday through Thursday and will fence all construction and demolition sites to protect the visiting public, the period of performance may begin sooner than June 6th. If the Contractor would like to shut down the entire campground and work in multiple locations until complete the period of performance will have to wait until June when Easter and Memorial Day Holidays have passed.

13 2/23/2022 Site Visit Staging of equipment and fencing.

All equipment shall be staged together in one location at the end of the work day. Any building demolition not completed for the day shall be fenced. Any concrete apron that has not been poured and completed shall be fenced also at the end of the day.

14 2/23/2022 Site Visit Bonding?

There is not a requirement for a bid bond on this project. There is however a performance bond required for the awarded contractor. The performance bond shall be for the full price of the bid.

15 3/1/2022 Email

The Solicitation states that the period of performance is 6/6/22 ‐ 9/6/22 but clause 52.211‐10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work has a date of 5/19/22. Which date will govern?

Per question 12 above, the Period of Performance is anticipated to be 6/6/22‐9/6/22 but this time period can shift based on whether or not the Contractor is willing to work Monday through Thursday only during the months of April, and May. The date of 5/19/22 is an assumed award date.

16 3/1/2022 Email What dates are blocked out as NON‐WORK during the camping season?

Starting April 1st until June 6th, all weekend days which include Friday through Sunday will be blocked out as no work days. Contractors can work Monday through Thursday. Partially demolished buildings and paritally formed concrete aprons must be fenced Thursday nights to protect the public during the weekends. If the Contractor is not able to work a reduced work week, the period of performance will revert to the 6/6/22‐ 9/6/22 and they will be able to work Fridays also.