B09_-_Attachment_2_-_RFI_Log_-_Bridge_Decking_0001.docx
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- GRTE: PURCHASE BRIDGE DECKING BOARDS Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140P1426Q0102
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This is a Requests for Information (RFI) Log documenting vendor questions and National Park Service (NPS) answers regarding a bridge decking materials procurement for Grand Teton National Park dated July 9, 2026.
The project requires the purchase of bridge decking boards to cover a minimum of 1,750 square feet, with boards specified as minimum 3 inches thick (not to exceed 4 inches), minimum 6 inches wide (not to exceed 10 inches), and minimum 8 feet long (not to exceed 16 feet). The decking must be suitable for a bridge with an inventory rating of 36 tons and an operational rating of 60 tons. Acceptable materials include southern yellow pine and fir, with treated lumber preferred; however, naturally durable hardwoods such as post oak or white oak are acceptable if accompanied by documentation of durability and previous outdoor structural use. The NPS declined to provide proprietary grade and treatment specifications, instead requiring contractors to demonstrate material suitability through submission of proof. Award will be based on best value considering price, technical/material suitability, and prior experience. Vendors should include all delivery and freight costs in their quotes, as the government evaluates total delivered cost. The quote due date was extended to July 22, 2026, at 1200 MT via Amendment 01 to Solicitation Number 140P1426Q0102 issued by the Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region.
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Project: Purchase Bridge Decking Materials Park: Grand Teton National Park Date: 9 July 2026 Requests for Information (RFI’s)
| Vendor Question |
| NPS Answer |
| 1 |
| Can you provide us with written specifications regarding grade and treatment of the Timber so we can quote the material? |
| No, these specifications seem to be proprietary to manufacturers. This is why the SOW requests: “Contractor shall provide proof of material suitability for bridge surfacing and wear for a bridge with an inventory rating of 36 tons and an operational rating of 60 tons.” |
| 2 |
| Would they (the park) accept southern yellow pine? |
| Yes, provided it is treated |
| 4 |
| Does it need to be treated? I would assume so for a bridge, but I could not find a specification. |
| Likely yes, however a vendor may have some alternative that works, so long as they provide proof of suitability as stated above. |
| 5 |
| Would a 4x8-8ft work for this application? The net size would be more like a 3 ½ x 7 ½ x8ft? |
| Yes, SOW requests: |
Boards shall be a minimum of 3 inches thick, not to exceed 4 inches Boards shall be a minimum of 6 inches wide, not to exceed 10 inches Boards shall be a minimum of 8 feet long, not to exceed 16 feet.
| 6 |
| Q: Will you be awarding the contract based on best value or lowest price technically acceptable? |
Context: I can provide the best quality or the lowest price, but rarely can I make this happen simultaneously.
We’re awarding based on best value, using the below:
· Price
· Technical/Material Suitability
· Prior experience
Agree, so long as product meets the specifications, lowest price.
| 7 |
| Q: Do you have a preference on the species of lumber to replace the bridge decking boards? |
| No preference, fir would be fine. |
| 8 |
| Q: What grade are you looking for? |
I would assume select structural given it needs to hold up for “a bridge with an inventory rating of 36 tons and an operational rating of 60 tons.”
| 9 |
| Q: What are the dimensions of the existing decking that is being replaced? |
| Cannot provide thickness as boards are severely worn. Width is 8 inches. |
| 10 |
| We will need the timber specifications as for grade and pressure treatment please to be able to quote. |
| Per SOW: “Enough to cover a minimum of 1,750sqft.” |
| 11 |
| How much material you are needing to do this order? |
| Per SOW: “Enough to cover a minimum of 1,750sqft.” |
| 12 |
| If I do bid on this, will there be fob? |
| Please include delivery/freight costs in your quote. We evaluate the total delivered cost, so you do not need to provide a separate FOB quote unless you prefer to identify the freight as a separate line item. |
| 13 |
| Would naturally durable hardwood bridge decking such as post oak or white oak be acceptable in lieu of treated lumber, provided documentation of durability and previous outdoor structural use is provided? |
| Yes |
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