Amendment_0002_-_140L5724R0001_Attachment_07_Site_Visit_Q_A_0002.pdf

140L5724R0001 Escalante Visitor Center

Calf Creek Recreation Site Redevelopment Dave Barfuss, COR & Allysia Angus, PI

January 12, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

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140L5724R0001 Calf Creek Recreation Site Redevelopment Site tour / Prebid Conference Notes / Questions & Answers

Discussion at Pre-Bid Conference

1. Access to the water play area was discussed. An existing access route was identified near the host site. Discussion was had about the need to improve this access to allow for heavy equipment access to water play area and picnic shelters. The government agreed that the access could be improved.

2. Discussion / concern was expressed about removing the dead portion of the large cottonwood tree near the water play area. The arborist report will be provided to the contractor doing the work.

3. Access to several campsites were pointed out to the potential bidders.

4. Potential bidders were taken over to the chlorinator building on the northeast side of the campground and shown the coursing pattern to repeat on the water play area retaining.

5. The timeline in the environmental assessment was discussed. The government to provide clarification in the revised section 011000 Summary under site conditions. Additional timeline will be provided in the solicitation. It is highly recommended that all potential bidders understand the sensitivity of the area and the timelines outlined in the solicitation.

6. Period of Performance will be up to the Contractor. Please see Section H of the amended solicitation on timeframes and restrictions. Contractor will provide the BLM with a project schedule to evaluation criteria in Section L & M of the solicitation.

Questions / Answers

1. Is the government going to furnished tables, fire rings, etc.?

Answer: No, the government is furnishing the steel structures for the shade shelters and the pavilion called for in additive bid schedule A&B. Please refer to section 011019 Gover Furnished Property for a list of items being provided by the government.

2. What is the timeline for this contract?

Answer: Questions are due by Dec. 15th and solicitation closes on Jan. 4th. Please know that these times could change that the contractor needs to watch for any changes in an amendment to this solicitation. The close date will be extended to 01/16/2024 by 12:00 PM MT.

3. Do we need to be registered in SAMS?

Answer: Yes, all potential bidders need to be registered in SAMS and need to also be active.

This has been an issue for several contractors recently. Please make sure that you are active in the system, or your bids will not be accepted.

4. What is the budget for this project?

Answer: Please refer to the solicitation, the budget range is between $250-$500K.

5. Will the site be closed during construction?

Answer: The site will be closed during construction if there is a threat to the health and safety of workers or the public. However, the parking lot used for hiking to Calf Creek falls will remain open if there is no threat to the public. Contractor will be required to give a two week notice if a closure is necessary. This will give the BLM time to inform the public of the closure.

The Campground will remain closed during construction.

6. How thick is the concrete slab at the old volleyball court?

Answer: The slab is estimated to be 3”-4” thick.

7. Is there an area we can collect fill material on site?

Answer: NO, there is not source that has been identified. All materials will need to be hauled in.

8. What do we do with the old tables, shade shelters, concrete, asphalt, bridge materials, etc.?

Answer: All items identified for disposal/demo becomes the property of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible to remove and dispose of all items. All items are to be disposed of in a legal manner. Please refer to the specifications for further information.

The BLM will remove any items that they want salvaged prior to start of this contract.

9. Is there cell service at the site with a booster?

Answer: No, there is no cell service at the site. The closest spot to get cell service is about 3 miles north of the site along the highway.

10. What are the pipes under the bridge?

Answer: There are 2 pipes under the bridge. One is a powerline that is attached to the underside of the bridge. The second one is an abandoned water line. The contractor will be required to reattach the powerline to the bottom of the bridge with clevis pipe hangers so that it can move with the bridge. A second option would be to remove the abandoned waterline and reuse the posts and saddles to place the power line in. See revised Sheet C504 for more information.

11. Do you have a recommended manufacture / supplier for the pressure treated lumber.

Answer: No, all bidders are responsible for locating and securing their own products.

12. How much clearing of vegetation do we need to do around the new tent pads?

Answer: All the clearing required is that which will be needed to install the tent pads. It is assumed that you will need 1-2 feet to construct the tent pads.

13. There is a discrepancy with stair step dimension per detail 7/C502. The dimension 4’11” cannot fit into a 1’-6” spacing?

Answer: The dimension in detail 7/C502 is incorrect, the step width is to be 11” vs 4’-11”.

Please refer to the revised detail 7/C502 for further clarification.

14. Dimensions given throughout the plans have squared footage by 2 which can’t be correct, on dwg C204 were 1,100 ft sq. would equal 1,210,000 ft. The squared symbol appears in most if all the majority of the plan view dimension note clouds.

Answer: The notation FT² is a common reference for the surface area in square feet in the industry. For instance, the living quarters will be 1,100 FT² in otherwards 1,100 square feet. If you are trying to calculate the volume, see note 2 on the plans that call for 2” of road base gravel over the identified areas. Such as 1,100 FT² * 2” = 183.3 FT³ or cubic feet of material.