B09-_P1521Q0045_Amendment_Questions_and_Answers_0001.docx

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERMOUNTAIN REGION

Arizona Major Acquisition Buying Office 1824 South Thompson Street, Suite 200 Flagstaff AZ 86001

Solicitation # 140P1521Q0045; Amendment# 1 Questions and Answers from Site Visit held on June 15th, 21 at 10:00 AM Local Arizona Time

General

1. Question: What type of water sources are available?

Answer: TUMA has numerous hose bibs located throughout the site. Including 6 hose bibs near and around the ruins trail.

2. Question: Is there a location to washout tools?

Answer: No, The Park Service requires all tools to be cleaned off site.

3. Question: Will overgrowth of weeds along sidewalks and in sidewalks be maintained by park officials before sealing concrete?

Answer: TUMA Staff will address all brush and overgrown vegetation prior to contractor work.

4. Question: Want to confirm that no color will be addressed to any of the faded or damaged color to the concrete areas.

Answer: No change to existing colors are required in this project.

5. Question: Want to confirm that no repairs to spalling or cracked concrete areas?

Answer: No repairs to concrete are required in this project.

6. Question: Our recommendation is to wait until monsoons & high temperatures are reduced so that the material has time to soak into the concrete and adhere better.

Answer: The Park Service agrees.

7. Question: Does the NPS have a specification for required sealer?

Answer: NPS does not have a specification for sealer. Refer to the SOW for TUMA standards.

8. Question: What is the limit of allowable work area outside the concrete sidewalk and concrete pads?

Answer: The contractor shall have no more than 6 inches outside the ruins trail. Other locations may have up to 6 feet.

9. Question: What is the level of minimal impact to visitation at adjacent areas of work to be done?

Answer: The Contractor shall maintain access to ruins. This may be achieved by only barricading off areas to be worked on. Contractor must maintain a flow for visitors and staff by detouring around areas of work. The Park will work with Contractor to identify alternate routes.

10. Question: Is a trailered water tank and power washer allowed for this effort?

Answer: Yes, only as needed, and on designated prepared paths, approved by Park.

11. Question: Is the contractor responsible for barricading working areas?

Answer: Yes, the contractor shall keep visitors, staff, and contractors safe during work.

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