B09_Amendment_0002_Answers_to_RFIs_0002.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 140P1325Q0042
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This document is an Amendment 0002 to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (SAPU) to replace the potable water line at the Abo Unit. The RFQ (Solicitation Number 140P1325Q0042) involves several key technical details about the water line replacement project, including soil conditions, equipment requirements, and specific installation specifications.
The amendment addresses five Request for Information (RFI) items submitted by potential contractors, covering topics such as soil excavation conditions, chlorine contact tank specifications, plumbing fixture replacements, and boring techniques. Key technical guidance includes recommendations for using a trencher with a rock chain, specifying lead-free and NSF 61 potable water certified valves, and suggesting a piercing tool for crossing a five-foot-wide sidewalk during installation. The project is being managed by the Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region, with the amendment issued on 7/17/2025.
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| Sol_140P1325Q0042_Amd_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140P1325Q0042_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| B08_Attachment_3_Drawings_Abo_Amendment_0001_0001.pdf | ||
| B08_Attachment_2_Bid_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| B08_Attachment_3_Drawings_Abo.pdf | ||
| B08_Attachment_1_DOL_Wage_Determination_Hvy_NM20250043_1_24_25.pdf | ||
| Sol_140P1325Q0042.pdf | ||
| B08_Attachment_4_Specifications_Replace_Potable_Water_Line_at_Abo_Unit.pdf |
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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (SAPU) RFQ 140P1325Q0042 Replace Potable Water Line at Abo Unit Amendment 0002 – RFIs and RFI Answers Issued:7/17/2025 All RFIs received following the instructions in the solicitation by the due date and time specified are in this document along with answers provided by the Government.
1. Soil Conditions: Do you happen to know the makeup of the soil on site? In our past experience, trenchers have struggled with certain conditions—making digging slow or even ineffective. Have you or your team used a trencher at this location before? If so, how successful was it?
A. The park maintenance staff has excavated the water line at the well house, well, visitor center, and near the large tree for repairs or connections using a small excavator. No rock was encountered at these locations, but I recommend the contractor rents a trencher with a rock chain.
2. Chlorine Contact Tank: On page 2 of the drawing, it shows a new 40-gallon chlorine contact tank with an air and drain valve. Are these owner-supplied, or is there a spec we should be basing our pricing and planning on?
A. The contractor will supply the air and drain valve. The air valve needs to be lead free and NSF 61 potable water certified, ½” or larger. The valve shall be potable water certified PVC or approved equal.
3. Existing Room Photos: Are there any pictures available of the existing room shown in the drawing? A visual would help us get a better sense of access, layout, and tie-ins.
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4. Plumbing Fixtures & Valves: Item #2 on the same drawing mentions replacing plumbing fixtures and valves “as needed.” Do you have more detail on which fixtures or types of valves may be replaced? Just looking for some guidance on what’s reasonable to include in our estimate.
A. You will need to reset and/or replace potable water certified PVC pipe, elbows, valves, and unions. See picture to estimate number of fittings.
5. Boring Length & Access: What is the approximate length of the bore? We’ll also need staging space before and after the bore—do you believe there’s enough room to set up equipment without disturbing existing landscaping or any historical features/ruins?
A. The bore length will be enough to cross a five-foot-wide sidewalk. I suggest using a piercing tool rather than large boring equipment such as a hole hog. https://www.alliedcp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/HoleHog_Brochure_04Apr.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYjoVbm2EcY Cutting and patching the sidewalk is also an option.
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