B11_40622956_Q_AND_A_0002.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 140P1324R0004
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This document is a Questions and Answers log related to Solicitation #140P1324R0004 for the ELMA-CREATE UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE TRAIL project. The questions cover various requirements for the project, including equipment weight restrictions, permits, archaeological monitoring, safety supervision, fire protection, and site access/utilities. The solicitation is being issued by the Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region. Key details include:
- The weight restriction for equipment in the staging area can be increased from 70,000 lbs to 120,000 lbs, and road plates can be used to distribute additional loads.
- The only permit required is a Hot Work permit for welding, which will be issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
- NPS will provide the archaeological monitoring, and the contractor is not required to pay for this.
- The safety supervisor can also serve as the site superintendent.
- No temporary standpipes or water tanks are required for fire protection, but a water truck is needed for dust mitigation.
- Fence posts cannot be embedded in the ground, and temporary offices/storage must be within the limits of disturbance.
- No utilities (power, water) are available on-site, and the contractor is responsible for providing their own generators.
- Excess excavated materials can be redistributed on-site, with limited options for off-site disposal at the Emergency Response Center.
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Sheet1 Questions and Answers Log for Request for Solicitation # 140P1324R0004 Elma-Create Universally Accessible Trail
| Number | Date Received | Contractor | Question | Date Sent to COR | Answer | Date Answered |
| 1 | 10/21/24 | Sealaska | Specification Section 01 11 00-4, paragraph 1.7 Work Restrictions, States 70,000 lbs. weight restriction for Equipemnt used and operated in staging area adjacent to Junction Cove. It is likely we will need to set up a mobile crane & Concrete Pump Truck in the staging area to assist with installing Footings, Structural Steel , and boardwalk components. Can this weight restriction be raised to 120,000 lbs.? If necessary Can road plated be used to distribute load additional loads beyond 70,000lbs? | 10/21/24 | Weight restriction can be increased to 120,000 lbs. for equipment associated with boardwalk construction within defined staging area adjacent Junction Cave. Road can be plated but road access must remain open to residents and occasional traffic. Equipment staging and plating may also occur in existing parking lot, while maintaining access for NPS and emergency vehicles. | 10/28/24 |
| 2 | 10/21/24 | Sealaska | Section 01 31 00-2, paragraph 1.4 SUBMITTALS indicates "List of Required Construction Permits", however no specific permits are listed. Are there any permits required to perform this project? | 10/21/24 | Only permit required is Hot Work permit for welding, issued by NPS. | 10/28/24 |
| 3 | 10/21/24 | Sealaska | 01 35 13.22, 3.2 Observation, indicates an Archeological Monitor is required to observe all ground-disturbing activities. Is the contractor required to hire and pay for this person or is it NPS responsible for hiring and paying for this individual? | 10/21/24 | NPS will perform Archeological monitoring. Contractor to inform and coordinate construction schedule with CO. Contractor is not required to pay for this person. | 10/28/24 |
| 4 | 10/21/24 | Sealaska | Can the Safety supervisor perform other duties besides safety. i.e. Can this person also be the Site Superintendent? | 10/21/24 | Yes | 10/28/24 |
| 5 | 10/21/24 | Sealaska | 01 50 00 Paragraph I, 2 States we are to provide Temporary Standpipes and hoses for fire protection. Are we expected to provide a tank, water, pumps etc. to fight fires ? If so Please expand on this requirement and what we are required to provide so all contractors are pricing the same thing. | 10/21/24 | No stand pipes required as there is no water source on site. Water truck required during phases of work such as welding and other construction activities that may have high fire risk. Include water tank with pump for dust mitigation as needed. Contractor is not expected to supply equipment to fight wildland fires. | 10/28/24 |
| 6 | 10/21/24 | Sealaska | Sheet C0.0 not 4 , states we are to provide and maintain construction fencing for parking area and construction staging area. Fencing must not me EMBEDDED. The specification for fencing indicate driven fence posts or stakes to support fencing. Are post driven into the ground acceptable for construction fencing and tree protection fencing? | 10/21/24 | Posts driven into the ground are not acceptable. Do not embed fence posts. | 10/28/24 |
| 7 | 10/21/24 | Eagle Eye | Will the contractor be able to set up temp site office and storage in the staging area? | 10/21/24 | Yes temporary office and storage may be placed in staging area or in the parking lot. Any equipment or office storage needs to stay within limits of disturbance. Contractor is responsible for securing own facilities. No utility connections are on site, therefore any generators used shall not exceed 80 decibels with refueling only on protective mats with spill protection. Contractor shall keep all driveways and entrances clear and available to government employees and emergency vehicles at all times. Contractor required to retain 3 parking spaces within parking lot for NPS vehicles at all times. Storage is also available at the Emergency Response Center (ERC) as noted in Spec 01 50 00 2.2C. | 10/28/24 |
| 8 | 10/21/24 | Eagle Eye | Are utilities, power and water available at the staging area? | 10/21/24 | No power, water or other utilities are available at or near the project site. | 10/28/24 |
| 9 | 10/21/24 | Eagle Eye | Will the contractor be able to dispose of excess excavated materials at an on-site location? | 10/21/24 | Materials can be evenly distributed around specific work areas ensuring positive drainage and consistent with adjacent slopes. Example: trail material can be evenly scattered adjacent trail or used as infill along trail as needed; parking lot material may be evenly distributed and graded onto road; amphitheater excavated material possible to reuse clean rock over 2" diameter as infill for gabion benches or distribute evenly on slope around amphitheater. All material shall be evenly distributed downslope from constructed feature but not adjacent any cave openings to avoid runoff of debris. Native material shall not be removed from park lands. Consideration will be made for limited amount of material to be relocated and placed at the ERC (spec 01 50 00 2.2C) in a designated location. Contractor responsible for disposal of any excess imported material. | 10/28/24 |
| 10 | 10/21/24 | Eagle Eye | Will this project be tax exempt from sale taxes? | 10/21/24 | Please refer to the NM Tax and Revenue site so your accounting department can determine the correct nexus for your company. Thank you. https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/businesses/determining-nexus/ | 10/21/24 |
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