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Denver CO 80225-0287 P.O. Box 25287 12795 W. Alameda Pkwy NPS, DSC Contracting Services Div

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Amendment A0002 adds a form via a link, as follows:

1) Updated Q&A is added to the project documents. Includes a link to the Limitations of Subcontracting Worksheet, needed for volume II.

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Jeremiah Rogers

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SHEN 222242 Questions/Answers – 140P2021R0027

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1. The RFP includes the contract price schedule. This price schedule does not include the 8K PV

System serving the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center bid items. Are these items alternates or should they be included in the base bid? Also, where is this visitors center?

a. The file titled “Sol_140P2021R0027” is an error and should be deleted. We are trying to get the file removed through the website. Please disregard that file completely.

There is no 8K PV System.

2. Can you provide more detail on the ½” leveling course for Skyland Drive? Is the intent to level the entire roadway before paving the 1.5” overlay? Also, density cannot be achieved with this thin lift, especially with the mix type specified in the bid documents.

a. The density check is not intended to be conducted on the leveling course, just the overlay. The 2” mill is required to address poor bond issues noted in the cores and the

½” leveling course is estimated throughout the entire length to account for potential irregularities in the milled surface prior to the 1 ½” overlay.

3. There is no mention of patching for Skyland Drive. All other areas have patching needs shown.

Will there be any patching required on Skyland Drive and if so, can you provide locations and sizes?

a. Yes. See new Table in Amendment 0001 addressing this issue.

4. Will a winter shutdown be required due to this being a paving project with seasonal limitations?

a. The 487‐day period of performance was created assuming winter shut‐downs for 2021 and 2022. Depending on the date of the NTP and the contractor's construction Schedule, there may be a need for a delayed 2021 start and/or a 2021/2022 winter shut down.

5. What Erosion Control measures will be required for roadway construction areas (Skyland Drive, Skyland Lodge Upper Parking, Big Meadows Entrance Road, and Loft Mountain Campground

Access)? Will silt fence be required (detail sheet C2B) on both sides of roadway the entire length for pavement rehab work area?

a. Erosion control is only needed where there is ground disturbance. The Contractor is required to provide an Erosion control Plan during the submittal process. It is not necessary to install erosion control fence for the length of the project. Inlet protection along the drive, and in the Parking areas will be required.

6. This contract is bid as lump sum. We are assuming mobilization costs will be distributed throughout the nine lump sum items. P&P bond costs, initial mobilization costs, etc. will be required up front. How will the contractor be compensated for this on the first pay estimate?

a. Mobilization and bond are allowable costs. They can be distributed throughout the

CLIN's, but can be 100% billed once mobilized. The contractors SOV, submitted after award, will itemize this amount for approval.

7. Section L of the SOA states that the proposal shall be submitted via email. Will scanned bid bonds be acceptable?

a. Yes, electronic copies of bid bonds are acceptable. Ensure all seals are legible in your submission.

8. The Contract Price Schedule in the RFP and the list of contract line items in the Project

Documents do not match (Contract Line Items). Which do we use for the price proposal?

a. The contract Price Schedule, along with the Price Schedule in the PSP, are being replaced with a new one that is the same as the Contract Line Items in the contract with A0001.

9. Section L. Paragraph E.3.F, Factor 4 – Past Performance directs the contractor to return Past

Performance Questionnaires directly via email to POCs noted in section E. Should these be submitted to the email address provided in Section D for proposal submission, or should they be submitted to the (2) email addresses provided in section B for the CO and CS? I do not see a contact provided in section E. Please clarify.

a. Please send the questionnaires to Jeremiah Rogers and Jim Irwin‐Vallie, emails are in

Section L, part B, “Questions”. This was clarified in Amendment A0001.

10. Skyline Drive Pavement Section on C6 indicates the limits of improvements are the edge of pavement. However Note 2 on C6 indicates that aggregate top soil and erosion control matting shall be required on shoulders adjacent to Skyline Drive. Please confirm aggregate topsoil and erosion control matting is required the entire length of skyline drive paving.

a. The project requires a mill and overlay of 2", there will be minimal shouldering required the entire length. Shouldering will be required where the finished edge of pavement is higher than .5", and any areas disturbed during construction will need to be shouldered and vegetation established per the shouldering and seeding specification.

11. Two different Curlex erosion control matting products are listed in the specifications, one with biodegradable netting and one without. Which product will be required for this project? Is the

Park aware of a specific product that is an acceptable alternative to the Curlex product?

a. These are 2 acceptable erosion control products used and approved in the Park on previous projects. If the contractor would like to submit an equal, that will be reviewed by the technical branch and the Park resource staff.

12. Specifications Section 01 11 00 para 1.3.F indicates a Hauling restriction of 40,000 lb on Skyline Drive Between May 1 and November 30th without a permit. For bidding purposes is the contractor to assume that the Park will issue a permit to exceed the specified wight limit of

40,000 lbs? If so, will the maximum weight allowed by the Park be those listed at the end of paragraph 1.3.F for 3, 4 and 5 axle single and combination units or will higher limits be permitted?

a. Historically a Permit has not been issued for additional weight. The contractor can request a permit, but it should not be expected and provided.

13. Please clarify if a Hard Copy of the Bid Bond must be sent to Denver for this proposal?

a. See #7 above.

14. Factor 1 – Project Experience requests up to 3 projects to demonstrate relevant project experience. Factor 1 also requests major subcontractor’s project experience if the Prime will not be self‐performing the asphalt paving effort. Do key subcontractor projects counts towards the total of 3 projects requested in Factor 1 or should they be in addition to the up to 3 provided by the prime?

a. Only a maximum of 3 projects shall be submitted. They can be for the prime or subcontractors, but only a total of 3.

15. Factor 2B indicates a 487 Calendar Day period of performance from Notice of Award however the 1442 indicates the 487 Calendar Day duration is from Notice to Proceed. Please Clarify. In addition the assumed award date is listed as 1/19/20. Could you please provide a revised date for the assumed award and an assumed NTP date for purposes of developing the proposed schedule?

a. The POP is 487 from the Notice to Proceed date, which is dependent on the contractors

Division 1 submittals. Therefore, when submitting the construction schedule, you should assume a Notice of Award of March 1st, then include non‐POP time to complete Division

1 submittals. Then the Notice to Proceed date, and start of contract time, will begin once all Division 1 submittals are accepted.

16. Please confirm the profile measurement requirements listed in spec section 32 12 16.02 para

3.08 are required for this project.

a. Profile measurement is required per 3.08 of this section.

17. Several pay factors are listed for spec section 32 12 16.02 acceptance. Considering there are no unit prices provided for the types of paving, how will the pay factors be calculated as this is a lump sum project?

a. The contractors Division 1 Schedule of Values, submitted following award, will outline unit pricing per CLIN. This is a negotiated and agreed upon price in order to value the pay factor.

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18. While preparing the proposal we realized that the Subcontractor Percentage Worksheet referenced for Volume II of the proposal is not included with the solicitation documents. Is this something the NPS provides?

• You can find this form at this link, about ½ way down the page, form 2.4.5C1, Limitations on Subcontracting Report: https://www.nps.gov/dscw/publicforms.htm