YOSE_215798_RFP_140P2022R0038_-_QR_Tracker_Amd4_0004.xlsx
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This document contains questions and answers related to a solicitation for the YOSE 215798 - Bridalveil Fall Comfort Station project. Key details include that the solicitation is issued by the National Park Service for construction of a new comfort station and water supply systems at Yosemite National Park in California. The document provides responses to 43 questions from potential offerors seeking clarification on specification requirements, drawings, proposal submission instructions, and other solicitation details. Topics addressed include missing specification divisions, pump specifications, static mixer requirements, soil reports, electrical scope, glazing requirements, and key personnel qualifications. The question and answer format provides offerors additional context to inform their proposal submissions for this opportunity.
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Amendment 0004
| Question Set | Set Number | Question | Response | |
| A | 1 | In the Table of Contents in the Specifications, it has Division 03, Division 04, Division 06, Division 07, Division 08, Division 09, and Division 10 as applicable specifications but they were not included. Can you please upload these specifications if they are applicable? | Refer to the Solicitation Amendment 0001 document, entitled, "B08_Attach1 - UPDATED Specifications_Amd1.pdf." | |
| 2 | I was reviewing the Spec book for this project and I see Division’s 3 through 12 are missing, can you please review this and advise please? | Refer to the Solicitation Amendment 0001 document, entitled, "B08_Attach1 - UPDATED Specifications_Amd1.pdf." | ||
| 3 | Plans A4.1 and A7.1 mention bird spikes, but there is no specification. Can Bird-X Stainless Steel Spikes be used for this scope of work? | Refer to the Solicitation Amendment 0001 document, entitled, "B08_Attach1 - UPDATED Specifications_Amd1.pdf." | ||
| 4 | Division 43 - | |||
| The specifications require a Grundfos pump Model #25S20-11, and it has to have a cast iron bowls and bronze impellers. This pump is 100% stainless steel and cannot be rebuilt as required. Please advise? | Grundfos pump as specified is acceptable. | |||
| 5 | Division 43 - | |||
| 4” Submersible pumps – the specifications state that the motor needs to be a single phase 460v, which doesn’t exist per suppliers. All 460v is three phase. Can you please advise on the true voltage and phase required for these pumps? | Specification has typographical error. Selected pump is 2HP, 60 Hz, 230V, 1P. | |||
| 6 | Division 44 - | |||
| Article 1.4.D. requires a certificate of NSF-61 compliance. We cannot meet this requirement as stated. When specified by the engineer we manufacture static mixers from materials that are NSF-61 compliant, but do not carry a certification of NSF compliance for the full assembly. Please advise? | Submit NSF-61 certification for the proposed lining. | |||
| 7 | Division 44 - | |||
| Articles 2.2.A., 2.2.C., 2.3.A., 2.4.A, 2.5.A., and 2.6.B. all refer to the “Service Conditions” section to provide all the necessary details to design a static mixer. This section does not appear to be included in the specifications or addenda under specification section 44 42 48. | See attached updated Specification section 44 42 48. |
Refer to the Solicitation Amendment 0002 document, entitled, "B08_Attach1 - UPDATED Specifications_Amd2.pdf."
| 8 | Division 44 - | ||
| The static mixer was located on sheet 22 of 27 of the drawings indicating that it is to be 2” with a quantity of 3, ¾” dosing ports. However, the flow rate, available lay length, construction material, pressure rating, CoV, and allowable pressure drop will be required to provide a quote. | See attached updated Specification section 44 42 48. |
Refer to the Solicitation Amendment 0002 document, entitled, "B08_Attach1 - UPDATED Specifications_Amd2.pdf."
| B | 9 | It has been brought to our attention that the project specifications book is missing sections DIV. 3 thru Div. 10. Current specification book goes from section 024100-132110 and finishes from there with the remaining specification sections. Please advise. | Refer to the Solicitation Amendment 0001 Attachment document, entitled, "B08_Attach1 - UPDATED Specifications_Amd1.pdf." |
| C | 10 | The bid date is set on Good Friday, before Easter. Historically, a lot of people are out of town starting Friday for a 3 day weekend. Has there been any discussion about changing the bid date? | The Solicitation Close Date / Proposal Due Date is extended thru no later than 12:00 pm MDT on April 27, 2022. |
| 11 | The plans state there will be Government furnished items, do you have a list of items furnished by NPS? | Please see the attached Solicitation Amendment 0003 document, entitled, "Bridalveil Donation List_Kohler Replacements_Amd3.xlsx." | |
| 12 | During construction, the project site will obviously be closed to the public, but it is our understanding that there is access to hiking trails / rock climbing in the area. Who is in charge of pedestrian traffic control and signage? | Park Law Enforcement. | |
| 13 | Will NPS or the Contractor be responsible to retain Cultural Monitoring Services for underground activities? | The Contractor shall be responsible for Tribal Monitoring and the Park shall be responsible for Archaeological Monitoring. | |
| 14 | Is Special Inspection and Testing the owner’s or Contractors’ responsibility? | Special Inspection and Testing is the Contractor's responsibility, which includes, but not limited to ground compaction, flushing/disinfection, structural, concrete, electrical and communication systems, etc. | |
| 15 | Is there a Geotechnical Soils Report for the site? | Please see the attached Solicitation Amendment 0003 documents, entitiled, "MOD18R78466.Bridalveil Falls Report.5-17-18_Amd3.pdf" and "STO18L80332 - Bridalveil Addendum Letter_Amd3.pdf." | |
| 16 | I was forwarded this project by a general contractor who asked for pricing regarding the 20,000-gallon BST. After reviewing the project documents, I noticed there is an ISO 9001 requirement. Would the Owner consider lifting this requirement? | ISO 9001 applies to this requirement and will not be lifted. | |
| 17 | Please clarify if the memorandum to the Department of the Interior Contract Holder, issued with Project Solicitation 140P2022R0038, constitutes the total requirements to comply with the Covid-19 and variants during the course of this contract. Also, that executive order 14042 as previously issued with requirements to include a clause implementing requirements of that Executive Order will not become part of this contract. | At this time, the provisions of Section H - Special Clause 2 (Working in Federal Buildings or Federally Controlled Indoor Workspaces), per the www.saferfederalworkforce.gov website, and Section J - Attachments 4 and 5 (DOI Memo, Implementation and Certification of Vaccination for Contractor Employees Working in any Federal Building or Federally Controlled Indoor Worksite) constitute the requirements to comply with COVID-19 and Variants during the course of this Contract. | |
| D | 18 | Have a question regarding past performance questionnaires indicated in proposal submission requirements. We were awarded the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center and Comfort Station 9-23-2021 and provided numerous past performance questionnaires with that proposal submission. Since we would be submitting the exact same documents for this proposal, do we need to resubmit those or are you able to access them from our previous submission? This may be an issue because the timing for contact of the customer references due to retirement, relocation, vacation, or other circumstances. | Please submit this portion of the Volume I Proposal in accordance with Section L of the Solicitation for Factor 4 - Past Performance. |
As specified in Section M, the Government shall also utilize information obtained from other sources, such as CPARS, in addition to contacting other persons possessing information relevant to the Past Performance evaluation.
| 19 | Please advise if there is a planholder’s list available for viewing for the subject project. If so, please provide an attachment. | Please see the attached Solicitation Amendment 0002 document, entitled, "YOSE215798_PreProposalSiteWalk_SignIn - Amd2.pdf." |
| 20 | Factor 3 – Key Personnel indicates that three of the personnel are required to be on-site when work is being performed. Can one qualified person be double or triple hatted to cover two or more of the on-site roles? | Key Personnel positions may be performed by the same individual; however, On-Site Superintendent and On-Site Quality Control Manager roles and responsibilities may NOT overlap with one another. |
| 21 | Will the specs for windows in the restroom be provided? | Refer to Section 08 54 13 “Fiberglass Windows,” and Section 08 81 00 “Glass Glazing.” |
| 22 | Are there any Title 24 requirements? | There are several Specification Sections that specify meeting the Title 24 requirements. Such us, but not limited to Specification Section 10 21 13; 23 05 93; 26 05 00; 26 57 00; and 32 17 26. |
| 23 | Will the color of the finished frames be provided? | The Painting Specifications state that, “All colors and shades of colors shall be as specifically indicated in the Specifications or Plans, or, where not specifically indicated, selected from the manufacturer’s standard color samples by the Owner.” |
| 24 | What is the specific type of obscured glass to be used, frosted- or rain glass? | Specification Section 08 81 00 specifies a “Thin reed pattern." |
3.6 GLAZING SCHEDULE A. Insulating Glass: 1. Indoor Lite: Type 1 (transparent glass, flat) float glass, Class 1 (clear), 1/4 inch thick, Kind HS (heat strengthened), Condition A (uncoated surfaces) or Kind FT (fully tempered), Condition A (uncoated surfaces) as required. 2. Interspace Content and Thickness: Argon, 1/2 inch thick space. 3. Outside Lite: Type I (transparent glass, flat) float glass, Class 1 (clear), 1/4 inch thick, Kind HS (heat strengthened), Condition C (other coated glass) or Kind FT (fully tempered), Condition C (other coated glass) as required. a. Pattern: ASTM C1036, P1, Obscure at all rooms. 1) Thin reed pattern. 4. Color: Clear, low-E coating on number 2 surface.
| 25 | The specs for the water tank reference an "internal hanging baffle", but the drawings do not reference an internal baffle and there are no dimensions on the drawings or in the specs. Is an internal baffle required for this water tank? If so, please provide details so it can be properly identified and accurately priced. | No internal Baffle is required. |
| 26 | To satisfy Factor 4 requirements, can offerors submit previously completed questionnaires or Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) for projects submitted under Factor 2 to alleviate the burden of requesting references complete multiple questionnaires for the same effort? Due to COVID it has become inherently more difficult to obtain completed questionnaires. If so, can these previously completed questionnaires/CPARs be included within Factor 4 rather than submitted to the designated point of contact? | Please submit this portion of the Volume I Proposal in accordance with Section L of the Solicitation for Factor 4 - Past Performance. |
As specified in Section M, the Government shall also utilize information obtained from other sources, such as CPARS, in addition to contacting other persons possessing information relevant to the Past Performance evaluation.
27 Volume II – Business and Price Proposal requires submission of a Standard Form 24, Bid Bond duly executed between the offeror and the bonding company. Since this is an electronic proposal submission via email, do we need to submit the original bond in hard copy? If so, please advise on where bonds should be shipped and if the original hard copy is due at the same time as the electronic proposal submission. An electronic copy of the SF-24 - "Bid Bond" shall be submitted with the Volume II Proposal.
A hard copy will be required by the Selected Awardee, in which the physical mailing address will be provided at that time.
| 28 | Section L makes references to including the DUNS (e.g., Cover Page and Factor 2 – Project Experience in regards to JV entities). Given the recent www.SAM.gov transition away from DUNS to the SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), will the NPS be revising these requirements to include the SAM UEI rather than DUNS? | Due to this recent transition, please provide both the DUNS and SAM Unique Entity Identifier on the Cover Pages for both Volumes I and II. |
| 29 | Will the NPS consider extending the proposal due date by a minimum of two weeks to provide offerors additional time to review the updated specifications issued with Amendment 0001 on March 30th, two weeks after the original solicitation was issued? | The Solicitation Close Date / Proposal Due Date is extended thru no later than 12:00 pm MDT on April 27, 2022. |
| 30 | Section ‘L” Instructions for the Submission of Offers…….Para. E, 2, Factor 2 (Project Experience) and Factor 4 (Past Performance) indicates to provide “Project Experience/Past Performance Questionnaire--PPQ” Will the NPS accept previously submitted PPQ’s for other solicitations in lieu of the questionnaire provided with the RFP? | Please submit this portion of the Volume I Proposal in accordance with Section L of the Solicitation for Factor 4 - Past Performance. |
As specified in Section M, the Government shall also utilize information obtained from other sources, such as CPARS, in addition to contacting other persons possessing information relevant to the Past Performance evaluation.
31 Will the NPS accept CPARS evaluations in lieu of PPQ’s? Please submit this portion of the Volume I Proposal in accordance with Section L of the Solicitation for Factor 4 - Past Performance.
As specified in Section M, the Government shall also utilize information obtained from other sources, such as CPARS, in addition to contacting other persons possessing information relevant to the Past Performance evaluation.
| 32 | Will the NPS accept past performance/experience from a key subcontractor or key personnel? | Past Performance Experience and Past Performance [information] shall correspond with the contract examples submitted for the Prime Contractor, as specified in Section L of the Solicitation. | |
| 33 | The current proposal due date is April 15, 2022, “Good Friday”. Because this is a major holiday, we would like to request a 1 week extension to the proposal due date. Please advise. | The Solicitation Close Date / Proposal Due Date is extended thru no later than 12:00 pm MDT on April 27, 2022. | |
| 34 | Does this project require three (3) separate individuals for the onsite project management? Separate Site Superintendent? Separate QC Manager? Separate SSHO? Or, can the Site Superintendent perform the duties of the Quality Control Manager or the Site Safety Health Officer? | Key Personnel positions may be performed by the same individual; however, On-Site Superintendent and On-Site Quality Control Manager roles and responsibilities may NOT overlap with one another. | |
| E | 35 | The first request is for the hand dryers with our model; |
The Speedflow Plus, which includes a HEPA filter media to trap allergens and is also surface-mounted ADA compliant.
The second request we are submitting is for the baby changing station with our model: the Babymedi. The Babymedi is ADA Compliant and includes a Biocote antimicrobial additive embedded onto its surface.
| Would you please consider it and advise? | Proposed Equals will be evaluated during the Material Submittal Process after Contract Award. | |||
| 36 | Would we be allowed to use CPARS in place of the questionnaire? | Please submit this portion of the Volume I Proposal in accordance with Section L of the Solicitation for Factor 4 - Past Performance. |
As specified in Section M, the Government shall also utilize information obtained from other sources, such as CPARS, in addition to contacting other persons possessing information relevant to the Past Performance evaluation.
| 37 | I saw a response was issued and a spec section was added. Despite asking if Bird-X spikes can be used, Bird-B-Gone was the listed manufacturer with an “or equal” clause. Seeing as our spikes are virtually the exact same, can Bird-X spikes be used for this project? | Proposed Equals will be evaluated during the Material Submittal Process after Contract Award. | |
| 38 | This job has ISO 9001 for the bolted tank. Is there any way that this requirement could be waved? | ISO 9001 applies to this requirement and will not be lifted. | |
| F | 39 | The cedar spec says to install ½”Dens Deck but the details do not show the Dens Deck rather, detail 3/A7.1 MENTIONS 70 # capsheet. If Dens Deck is required, where does it go in the assembly and is the reference to 70# capsheet an error? | 1/2" Glass Mat Gyp Bd is required as is the 70# Cap Sheet. |
Assembly shall be:
Cedar Shingles over Vented Underlayment over 70# Cap Sheet over Self-Adhered Membrane over 1/2" Glass Mat Gyp Bd (see detail 3/7.1 for the remaining assembly) 40 Reference “B08 RFP Body YOSE 215798” bid document, page 5 of 48 is Part 1 – THE SCHEDULE, SECTION B – BID SCHEDULE with CLIN 1 & 2. However, the updated specifications (page 21 of 872) included with Amendment 0002 contains a “Contract Price Schedule” also referenced as “Contract Bid Schedule”. Please advise as to which bid schedule the contractors are to include with their proposal. Are we to include both schedules? If we are to include both schedules, please specify which items of the “Contract Bid Schedule are to be included with CLIN’s 1 and 2. Part 1 – THE SCHEDULE, SECTION B – BID SCHEDULE has been updated to reflect the four (4) CLIN structures identified in Specifications Section 01 27 00, Part 3, Section 3.1 - List of Contract Line Items.
Refer to the Solicitation Amendment 0003 document, entitled, "B08_UPDATED.RFP.Body - YOSE 215798_Amd3.pdf."
The "Contract Price Schedule / Contract Bid Schedule" noted in Specifications Section 01 27 00.1-1 is not required. Please submit Volume II Proposal Pricing for the four (4) CLINs in the Section B - Contract Price Schedule, in accordance with Section L of the Solicitation.
| 41 | Sheet C0.2 General Note 14 indicates that all Earthwork shall be in conformance with a soils report prepared by Kleinfelder, Inc, and that the contractor is to request a copy of the Soils Report from the NPS. Please advise if it is feasible to obtain a copy of the soils report prior to bid. | Please see the attached Solicitation Amendment 0003 documents, entitiled, "MOD18R78466.Bridalveil Falls Report.5-17-18_Amd3.pdf" and "STO18L80332 - Bridalveil Addendum Letter_Amd3.pdf." |
| 42 | Sheet E5.4, Single Line Diagram indicates that all work in “Outline” is new and that all other work outside “Outline” is for reference only and by others. However, there are some notes that indicate the conduits to be by others and that possibly the wire is to be furnished in this contract. Also, reference Sheet E1.1 (Site Plan – Electrical), it is unclear as to whether the feeders (wires) are part of this contract (i.e. Numbered Sheet Note #2---it’s clear that the (1) 4” conduit schedule 40 PVC is by others, but what about the Fiber Optic Cabling. It is unclear as to who furnishes and installs the cable. When we reference Sheet E5.4 as stated in the note it would appear that any work outside the “Outline” is by others. Please confirm that all conduits and wire outside the “”Outline” is N.I.C. Is the “Outline” the Bldg. foot print? | The conduit work outside the outline is under another contract. The power and fiber conductors outside the outline are to be provided and installed by this contract, as referenced by the words “provide and install” in each note. The scope note below each outline on sheet E5.4 can be modified to read: “All work in outline is new (conduit work outside outline shown for reference – by others). Power and low voltage feeder conductors outside outline by this contract, as indicated. ” |
| 43 | I have a question on the glazing for the transom at Door Type #1 on Sheet A6.1. Does the glazing need to be fire rated? This affects cost. | Glazing does not need to be fire rated. Dual glazing is required per construction documents. |
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