Amendment_0001_140L5724R0006_Attachment_06_Q_A_0001.pdf

White Sands Campground Redevelopment Solicitation: 140L5724R0006 Date: 6/18/2024 Questions & Answers

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1 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg How is this solicitation tiered with the ISBEE requirement?

All proposals from ISBEE will be evaluated first based on low price and then for technical acceptability. If no proposal is acceptable then proposals from SDB will be evaluated using the same low price and technical acceptability approach. If no proposals are acceptable then all remaining small business proposals will be evaluated. The tiered preference only applies if the lowest priced ISBEE/SDB is within 5% of the overall lowest priced proposal. 6/18/2024 0001

2 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Does the Geotech fabric go all the way around the loop roads?

Yes, the geogrid/geotech fabric will be placed under all new roadways constructed, including back-in and pull-throughs in the campgrounds. 6/18/2024 0001

3 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Is there a vault that needs to be moved under the CXT vault toilets in the Old Campground?

Yes, Appendix A of the specifications has a drawing showing the vault toilet building and the vault beneath it. The vaults are to be pumped and cleaned and then both pieces re-located to the new campground as identified on the drawings. 6/18/2024 0001

4 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Are there any protected species within this project area?

No, an Environmental Assessment has been completed for this project which identified no protected species. 6/18/2024 0001

5 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Is there water located on the job site that can be used for construction?

There is a well at Little Sahara that is located 4.5 miles from the project site. The pump in the well will only produce about 30 gpm.

This well may be used for construction however an elevated tanker would need to be brought on site as part of the contract to ensure that an adequate water supply could be met. The next closest water supply would be in the towns of Lynndyl or Nephi. 6/18/2024 0001

6 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Is there a requirement for tables and fire rings?

Tables and fire rings will be purchased and placed by the Government. The only requirement included in this project is the grading for the table and fire pit placement locations. These areas are identified on the plan and profile drawings. 6/18/2024 0001

7 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Is the signage included in the contract?

Yes, all signage including a metal kiosk at the beginning of each loop road is included in this contract. 6/18/2024 0001

8 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Will the old campground be open during construction?

Yes, the public will be advised that no amenities will be available at White Sands and that construction is taking place, however, due to the nature of recreation at the site, the campground cannot be completely closed. Plans and efforts shall be made to ensure the public's safety when equipment is working and when excavations are made. 6/18/2024 0001

9 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Can native soil be used for backfill in preparation for Untreated Base Course?

It is not anticipated that additional fill will need to be brought in.

Native soil may be used as fill. 6/18/2024 0001

10 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg How thick is the untreated base course or aggregate surface? Untreated base course thickness shall be 9 inches. 6/18/2024 0001

11 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Are all new campground loops the same length?

Loop A is 0.31 miles, Loop B is 0.30 miles, and Loop C is 0.38 miles. 6/18/2024 0001

12 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg How wide are the loop roads?

The new loop access roads from the existing white sands asphalt to the loop entrance are 20 feet wide. The loop road itself, along with all back-in and pull-through roads are 16 feet. See drawing sheets C101-C112. 6/18/2024 0001

13 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Are the roads aggregate surfaced or asphalt? The final road surface will be aggregate. 6/18/2024 0001

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14 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg Is there any surface treatment on the roads?

The final road surface shall be treated with a product called Envirotac II, nicknamed "Rhinosnot". This product is similar to a mag chloride treatment. See specifications for details. 6/18/2024 0001

15 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg How will the aggregate base course line item be paid?

All items of the contract will be paid as a lump sum. Estimated quantities have been provided in the construction documents to use as a guide for bid preparation. In the event that materials differ substantially from those estimated, the differences will be accounted for by means of a change order to the contract. 6/18/2024 0001

16 6/11/2024 Pre-Bid mtg What are the number of trees that need to be removed?

Tree removal has not been estimated. The loop alignments for all three loops have been staked and any trees that fall within the 16 foot corridor of the loop road or of back-in and pull-through roads must be removed. It is encouraged that on-site verification be performed to ensure estimates of tree removal are accurate. 6/18/2024 0001