B09_Amendment_06_Solicitation_Questions_and_Answers.docx

THRO 228216 -Stabilize & Rehabilitate the Historic Peaceful Valley Ranch Complex, Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Solicitation 140P2019R0083 - Questions and Answers

The following are questions asked during the Pre-Solicitation Site visit held on August 6, 2019:

1. Will the Park Service retain an Industrial Hygienist?

Answer: No. It is the contractor’s responsibility.

2. Do we have to remove 6” of soil?

Answer: Yes, soil must be removed and replaced with new soil imported from an approved source. Remove minimum 2” of soil for 3’-0” around all sides of the Bunkhouse and the north, east and west sides of the Ranch House. Remove minimum 2” of soil for more than 4’-0” to the south of the Ranch House until testing shows lead levels in existing soil have dropped below 1200 ppm. Refer to hazardous material specification section 026100 and the hazardous material report included in the specification appendix.

3. For the lead encapsulation, can we prime with a lead block paint?

Answer: They can use a lead block encapsulate where the paint is in good condition. They need to hand scrape any paint that is flaking, peeling, or otherwise delaminating first. The encapsulant will not reafix it to the wall.

4. Are there any specific types of fencing to be used on the project?

Answer: Temporary chain link supported with concrete block bases.

5. Will there be water and power available?

Answer: The contractor is responsible for potable water. Non-potable water will be provided by the NPS from an approved source at Park Headquarters, or at the Peaceful Valley well site depending upon the season. There will not be any metering required and there will not be any costs for the water. The contractor is responsible for all trucking and transport of water. Electric is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate temporary electric with the local utility provider. There is currently electricity at the site and temporary service should be available via a temporary service from the existing transformer. Contractor is responsible for all coordination and all costs associated with establishing and utilizing electricity via the local utility company.

6. Is the Park service taking care of panel switch-out fees?

Answer: No, it is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with the local utility company and paying for all fess associated with the panel switch out.

7. Is the septic system being modified?

Answer: No, we are just tying in to the existing sewer collection system which drains to the existing septic tank and leach field.

8. Are the small trees immediately next to the ranch house to be removed?

Answer: Please refer to the specs and drawings.

9. Will the facilities be cleaned before handing over to the contractor?

Answer: No. The contractor will receive the site as is.

10. Is there any lead paint hazardous materials abatement around the Bunkhouse?

Answer: Yes. Please refer to the hazardous materials assessment for the project included in the project specification. See also response to Question 2 above.

11. How is access handled for contractor personnel and material suppliers at the Park entrance?

Answer: Park staff will work with primary contractor personnel to avoid delays entering the Park at the Medora entrance gate through alternative access options. Material suppliers will need to enter the Park through the Medora entrance gate.

The following questions and answers are issued with Amendment 06:

12. Are they going to replace the drywall in the buildings?

Answer: Per the drawings, both the Ranch House and Bunkhouse have areas of patching and new drywall

13. Are you guys going to do the lighting protection or sub it out?

Answer: Lighting protection is part of this project as called for on sheets ES5, ER5.1, EH5.1 and EB5.1.