B08_Amd_2_RFI_Responses_HALE-318735_HAVO-318732_0005.xlsx

Amendment 000x

The scope of work related to HAVO is summarized in specification section 01 11 00 – 2 para 1.2 B. 1.

2 The A-100 training discusses NOMEX flight suit, flight helmet, and personal survival kit for all air crew. Will these items be needed for the site visit or will contractor need to provide? If awarded the project all contractor employees to provide or coordinate with contracted air personnel for flight gear? For the pre-bid site visit, NPS will supply flight suit/nomex, flight helmet, and flight gloves for all air crew. Offers shall provide their own flight-appropriate clothing (to be worn under the flight suit/nomex), leather or flight approved footwear.

The offeror who is awarded the contract will be responsible for providing their own PPE and air operations in accordance with an accepted Accident Prevention Plan.

Work for HALE 318735 (CLINs 02-07) is summarized in "B08_Attach_1_HALE_318735_Specifications.pdf" specification section 01 11 00 – 2 para 1.2 B. 1. Correct, HALE is for all work (material purchase, delivery, and install)

To participate in the in-person pre-proposal site visit, send an email to the Government points of contacts for this solicitation no later than Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:00 AM MT. Include the following information:

(i) Email title: “HAVO 318732 and HALE 318735140P2023R100, Intent to Attend Preproposal Site Visit”.

(ii) The email shall contain: The Name of the Participant(s) (up to only 2 persons for each offeror will be allowed to attend one (1) of the scheduled helicopter flights), Company Name, Trade (ex. General Contractor, MEP, Roofer), and the email addresses.

(iii) A-100 Aircraft Safety and A-200 Mishap Review Trainings are both required prior to site visit. Training can be accessed at: https://www.doi.gov/aviation/safety/training. To sign-up, please create user profile and list “Haleakala National Park” as the “Home Unit”. Please provide completed training certificates and include in email (1).

(3) Participants will meet at—

Mile Marker 11.5 Crater Road, Kula HI 96790 on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

HAVO 318732 scope of work for this contract is defined in "B08_Attach_3_HAVO_318732_Specifications.pdf" specifications section 01 21 00 (DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS) 3.1 A.

"A. Contract Line Item Number 1: Purchase and delivery of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park fencing materials:

1. This item consists of:

a. Purchase and delivery of a total of 40 miles of fencing to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including: Purchasing of materials, inspection of materials at the biological inspection station, quality inspection, and delivery of materials to two separate locations:

1) The first location at Kahuku Paddocks.

2) Second location at Resources Dog Kennel.

3) All materials should be split per mileage provided and transported within new Conex boxes.

b. The first 5 miles shall be Type 1 fencing and delivered in a new Conex box within 6 months after Notice to Proceed to the Kahuku Paddocks.

c. Materials shall be delivered in new Conex boxes. Conex boxes will remain the property of the Park and will not be returned to Contractor.

2. Measurement of payment will be lump sum.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price."

14 For HALE 318735 scope, is the fence/materials required to be covered during storage on-island prior to install? Per spec section 01 11 40 3.4 B.6. within "B08_Attach_1_HALE_318735_Specifications.pdf"

"Storage of fencing material must be properly secured and covered to protect entanglement of T&E species."

15 Brush clearing – is the contractor able to clear brush 4’ in total one direction or another, instead of just 2’ on either side of existing fence? Can contractor clear up to 6’ on one side while installing the 6’ fence in heavy brush? Per spec section 31 10 00 1.7 I. within "B08_Attach_1_HALE_318735_Specifications.pdf"

"I. Construction Corridor - Installation activities along fence line are to be confined to a corridor four feet wide. The corridor can be centered on the fence alignment or located entirely on one side of the fence, or a combination. No installation activity shall be conducted outside of this corridor except by advance approval of the CO. The contractor shall remove brush as needed within the corridor." 4' feet is the maximum. At times, the wire will need to be lifted around large and rare/endangered trees. This is unavoidable and requires 2-3 personnel to manuever these rolls, including the 72" fence.

"NENE NESTING OCCURS LATE OCTOBER THROUGH LATE MARCH, CONTRACTOR SHALL BE AWARE AND CAREFUL DURING CONSTRUCTION"

Per spec section 31 10 00 1.7 A. within "B08_Attach_1_HALE_318735_Specifications.pdf" "A. All fence sections hold the possibility of having threatened and/or endangered species. These include plants, animals, and invertebrates. While birds are transient in nature, fences traverse through or near known nesting areas. The contractor will avoid disturbance to any nests identified in the area. If any endangered plants or birds are detected the contractor must take measures to avoid damaging or hurting them." Nene nesting at the only designated landing zone that has potential to have nest will be scouted out and monitored by NPS wildlife staff. Altenative sites clear of nest, will be determined by the Aviation Manager.

"2. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL FENCE POSTS FROM THE FENCE ALIGNMENT AND REMOVE FROM THE PARK."

Per Sheet Note 3 on sheet D1.0 within "B08_Attach_2_HALE_318735_Drawings.pdf,"

"3. CONTRACTOR SHALL IDENTIFY ALL H-BRACE FOUNDATIONS WHICH CAN NOT BE REMOVED AND REQUEST APPROVAL FROM CONTRACTING OFFICER TO LEAVE IN PLACE. ONLY CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVED FOUNDATIONS CAN REMAIN IN PLACE." In areas like Hosmer and Ainahou fencelines, T-post and H braces may not be able to be removed. Best is to leave in place in its entirety or if possible incorporate it in the new rehabilitated fence line.

"CUSTOM CUT HOG PANEL TO PREVENT ANIMAL PASSAGE. FIELD VERIFY PANEL ORIENTATION/SIZE AND OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM CONTRACTING OFFICER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION." Contractors can build up to natural barriers and the NPS staff will have flagged trails that NPS staff currently use to get around these natural barriers. Some are about 300-400 yards detouring away from fence lines and then meets up on the other side. Only the Manawainui section has a portion like this for about 2-3 sections. Terrain is steep and hazards exist (Snags, boulders, etc.) NPS Staff will pre-determine low risk routes around these areas. (This is why scheduling is a key to ensure NPS staff can get in there and clear prior (need 2 week window). NPS plans to have this done prior to award of first phase sections.

22 What material is required to facilitate spec sec 3.1 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES AND WILDLIFE - Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees, tree roots….etc…what is extent contractor needs to protect existing vegetation and with what material? Contractor to provide sufficient temporary barriers to ensure that all trees and plants outside the work corridor, and those special species to be protected (as flagged by NPS) are protected during the course of construction. Avoid disturbance to these plants and the immediate surrounding area. Means and methods for temporary barriers shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

Per spec section 31 10 00 1.7 B. within "B08_Attach_1_HALE_318735_Specifications.pdf" "B. The contractor shall not remove, injure, or destroy trees other plants outside the work corridor without prior approval. The contractor shall not fasten cables, chains, or wires to existing solid trees or shrubs for anchorage. Use of 5/8-inch rope or larger with double loop around solid trees will be allowed as temporary anchors while stretching sections of wire. Special plant species to be protected will be marked with flagging tape; avoid any disturbance to these plants or the immediate surrounding area." Trees will be marked, no falling of any trees that are 6" in diameter or greater. No temporay barriers needed. Reminder that the contractors are replacing the existing fence so they just need to follow the current fence route/line and they will be in compliance.

23 Does contactor have to remove and dispose of offsite, all existing above-ground installed fence mesh? It is understood that all horizontal skirting is to remain in place for all currently installed fence. Are all removed t-posts to be helicoptered out of park and disposed of offsite by contractor? Question #1: No.

Per note 4 on sheet D1.0 within "B08_Attach_2_HALE_318735_Drawings.pdf," "4. CONTRACTOR SHALL SALVAGE ALL EXISTING FENCE MESH AND USE AS SKIRT MATERIAL FOR NEW FENCE. ALL SKIRT MATERIALS SHALL BE INSTALLED PER THE DETAILS SHEETS OF THIS PROJECT."

Per spec section 01 11 00 1.9 A. within "B08_Attach_1_HALE_318735_Specifications.pdf" "A. Demolished Material: Remove all existing fence t-posts and related fence materials from the fence line site(s) and remove from the Park. Remove materials prior to requesting final inspection for Substantial Completion for each section of the fencing.

1. Exception: Mesh that is salvaged and will be re-used on new fence installation."

Question #2: Yes.

Per Sheet Note 2 on sheet D1.0 within "B08_Attach_2_HALE_318735_Drawings.pdf,"

"2. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL FENCE POSTS FROM THE FENCE ALIGNMENT AND REMOVE FROM THE PARK."

24 Can contractor assume they are allowed to sling load and/or land helicopters outside of the LZ’s noted in the drawings along the fence alignment? (pending flagging/approval by CO per C5 det 8) Sling load sites are allowed, pending coordination-with and approval-by the CO, outside the identified LZ's. Helicopters may not land at any sites other than the LZ's identified.

Per spec section 01 11 00 1.11 D. within "B08_Attach_1_HALE_318735_Specifications.pdf"

"D. Landing Zones: Small landing zones are indicated on Drawings and are intended for limited material and resource loading and unloading along the fence site line. Do not land helicopters at any other locations." The landing zones are designated in the field. If there s a safe "Unimproved landing site" then they can use it. (Limited only in the Hosmer/Ainahou area. Kipahulu fence and Manawainui fence only have those landing areas and no no areas may be allowed to clear. All Fence dropsites can be "Longlined" (Over 50' remote cable, helicopter vendor provided) will be used as canopy is thick and over 30' tall. Dropsite should be flagged with high pink/orange flagging and a have a clear area to drop without helicopter snagging tree limbs.