Questions_and_Answers_set_Aug_19_2025_0004.pdf

Q Questions Question

Date FINAL Response

Amendment # Issued

Q-1

For Factor 3 Key Trades, please clarify what qualifications for Building Envelope the NPS would like to see offeror's provide? Is this a request for subcontractor qualifications for windows and storefronts trades, or for air barrier, insulation, and waterproofing (building envelope) trades?

8/4/2025

Solicitation Factor 3 - Project Experience does not require offerors to provide any specific qualificaitons for any of the specified key trades, but requires offerors to demonstrate the experience and capability of each firm to perform the work of their intended scope/trade via a description of each firm's experience performing their intended scope/trade on recent projects of comparable scope and magnitude to this project.

Specifically for the Building Envelope Key Trade, offerors should demonstrate the experience and capability of their team in performing windows and storefronts installation and roof installation on recent projects of comparable windows, storefronts and roof scope and magnitude to this project.

Q-2 For Factor 3 Key Trades, please define if the sought Carpentry qualifications are for finish or structural carpentry trades?

8/4/2025 For Solicitation Factor 3 - Project Experience, the Carpentry Key Trade is hereby removed from the list of Key Trades.

Q-3

For Factor 3 Key Personnel, please clarify which roles (if any) can be dual-hatted.

For example, can the construction superintendent also serve as quality control manager for the prime?

8/4/2025

The Quality Control Manager is not permitted to perform any role as Construction Superintedent or Superintendent/Foreman of any of the Key Trades, or vice versa. There are no other restrictions on any Key Personnel performing multiple Key Personnel roles.

Q-4 Please confirm there is no page limit for the Schedule narrative. 8/4/2025 For Solicitation Factor 2 - Schedule, the offeror's schedule narrative is limited to four (4) pages.

Q-5 Please confirm the Gantt Chart schedule does not count towards the page limit. 8/4/2025 For Solicitation Factor 2 - Schedule, the offeror's Gantt Chart schedule does not count toward any page limitation.

Q-6

Please confirm that Primavera P6 is an allowable format for the Gantt Chart schedule.

8/4/2025

The Gantt Chart schedule submitted with the offeror's technical proposal shall be submitted in Adobe PDF format and not in native format. Utilization of Primavera P6 to create the schedule for the techincal proposal is acceptable.

After award, the construction schedule must comply with the requirements specified in Specification Section 01 32 16, which does not limit the native software format of the schedule as long as all requirements can be met and the schedule can be submitted in Adobe PDF format. Utilization of Primavera P6 as the native software to create and maintain the construction schedule for this project is acceptable.

Q-7

For Factor 3, please allow prime projects that are ongoing (greater than at least 75% construction progress complete).

8/4/2025

For Solicitation Factor 3 - Project Experience, use of team experience on projects which are ongoing but which are greater than at least 75% construction progress complete in terms of contract dollar value paid by owner (or subcontract dollar value paid for subcontractors) is acceptable in the offeror's Project Experience Narratives and project experience forms.

Q-8

For Factor 3, please allow subcontractor projects that are ongoing (greater than at least 75% construction progress complete).

8/4/2025

For Solicitation Factor 3 - Project Experience, use of team experience on projects which are ongoing but which are greater than at least 75% construction progress complete in terms of contract dollar value paid by owner (or subcontract dollar value paid for subcontractors) is acceptable in the offeror's Project Experience Narratives and project experience forms.

Q-9 RFP only provide heavy prevailing wage rates.

"B08_Attachment_4_Wage_Determination Only provides Heavy Wage Rates", please provide the building wage rates associated with this RFP.

8/4/2025 Wage Determination TX20250120 dated July 18 2025 is hereby incorporated into this solicitation.

Q-10

Chisos basin treatment building only has demolition and architectural drawings, please provide structural framing plan for new roof structure similar to the one provided for Oak Springs Pump House

8/4/2025

Refer to the demolition drawing on Water Component Sheet AD2.2, which specifies that the metal panel roofing, fascias and gable end plywood siding are being removed, and the gable wall framing and roof framing are to remain.

Q-11

Item R-1 "Remote Refrigeration Rack" Location is listed as TBD, please confirm location 8/4/2025

Item R-1 "Remote Refrigeration Rack" is shown in the service yard on Lodge Component Sheet C1.47. Also refer to Revised Lodge Component Drawing Sheets E0.10, E2.01 and E8.02 attached to this Amendment which have been revised to show this piece of equipment.

Q-12

Sheet CS0.02 Foundation notes 1, 7 and 8 requires a "Contractor's Geotechnical Engineer." Please confirm whether the Contractor needs to have a Geotechnical Engineer to approve footing excavations for concrete placement

8/4/2025

It is confirmed that the Contractor is required to provide the Geotechnical Engineer to perform all requirements of the Geotechnical Engineer as specified in the contract documents to include approval footing excavations for concrete placement.

Q-13

The Landscape Grading Plans include note #4 which indicates, "DSC accessibility standards shall be met. Running slope max 4.5%, cross slope 1.5%" However, several of the ramp sections exceed 4.5% slope, up to 7.5%. Please confirm that the slopes indicated on the ramp sections supersede the max slope identified in Note #4.

8/4/2025

Note 4 on Lodge Component Drawing Sheets L3.1 - L3.7 applies to walking surfaces without handrails and does not apply to ramp sections or walking surfaces with handrails. The contract requirements for walking surfaces without handrails are as specified in Note 4 on these sheets. The contract requirements for ramp sections and walking surfaces with handrails are 7.5% maximum running slope, 1.5% maximum cross slope.

Q-14

Please confirm no slab depressions are required for walk-in boxes. Food Service Equipment General Notes; Section Walk-in Box Subgroup: Slab and or slab depression- Pre Responsibility section notes General Contractor to provide and install. Note 7 states to See K.E.C. Coordination drawings for floor Assembly Detail. KEC Drawings note diamond treadplate insulated flooring with interior ramp at all walk-ins.

8/4/2025

It is confirmed that no floor depressions are required for walk-in boxes. 0004

Q-15

The wall type EE specifies the use of 2" closed-cell spray foam insulation;

however, it appears to be detailing rigid insulation on a concrete wall with furring strips and gypsum wallboard (GWB). This wall type is only indicated on one exterior wall within the Receiving Room on the lower first-floor plan (Room 002). Please confirm whether this is an error and should be labeled as wall type AA, or if it is indeed intended to use closed-cell insulation for this specific interior wall section.

8/4/2025

The north wall of Receiving Room 002 is correctly called out as wall type EE on Lodge Component Drawing Sheet A1.00.

Solicitation# 140P2025R0039 Questions and Answers

Q-16

Structural General note, paragraph G - 9 states that spray fireproofing and intumescent paint are required for primary beams and columns; however, no specifications for fireproofing or intumescent paint were provided. Please confirm whether fireproofing and intumescent paint are necessary. If they are, please provide the specifications and for each and the locations required.

8/4/2025

Structural General Note G-9 on Lodge Component Sheet S1.2 does not apply, fireproofing is not required for architecturally exposed structural steel at interior braced frames in dining room or at exterior sunshades.

Q-17

The geotechnical report for the new 500,000-gallon water tank recommends over-excavating and replacing the soils with flexible base material under a shallow ring wall foundation. For the bidding purposes, please confirm that no deep foundations are needed for the new water tank or any other structures, except for the new Lodge and the addition to the Visitor Center, as depicted in the structural drawings.

8/4/2025

It is confirmed that no deep foundations are required for the new 500,000-gallon water tank and that deep foundations are only required at the Lodge and at the Visitor Contact Station building addition.

Q-18

Specification '33 11 00 - Water Distribution Piping' denotes polyethylene (PE) pipe as an acceptable listed material. However, there is no distinct mentioning of high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe as an acceptable material. May HDPE pipe be used for the temporary water utility pipe layout?

8/4/2025

Yes, HDPE pipe is an acceptable material for the temporary water utility piping. 0004

Q-19

Section 01 57 19.12, Part 3.1: The current noise restrictions are excessive and impractical for the work being conducted. As the facilities will be closed to the public during construction, we request the removal of specific noise level restrictions or set working hours for all noisy work.

8/4/2025

The noise restrictions in Specification Section 01 57 19.12 are hereby modified as follows:

- The dB(A) limitations specified in part 3.1.B.1 are hereby rescinded.

- The dB(A) limitations specified in part 3.1.B.2 are hereby rescinded.

- The maximum noise levels for Commercial/Industrial receiving areas specified in part 3.1.C.1.b are hereby rescinded as there are no applicable receiving areas.

- The maximum noise levels for Residential receiving areas specified in part 3.1.C.1.a remain in effect and applicable under this contract. For the purposes of this contract, the applicable Residential receiving areas are each of the residential units located between the campgrounds and the upper basin area and also the Main Campground and Group Campground only when those campgrounds are open to the public.

It is noted that the closest Residential receiving area to the Lodge is approximately 1,300 feet away, and the closest Residential receiving area to the Visitor Contact Station is approximately 1,150 feet away.

When work under this contract will be performed in close proximity to any

Q-20

A6.11 First floor finish plan notes for rooms 121 Janitor and 123 Telcom to receive PT-4 ceiling finish which conflicts with A1.21 reflected ceiling plan for these rooms are marked 09-05 No ceiling finish, exposed to structure above;

please confirm which is correct.

8/4/2025

It is confirmed that Lodge Component Drawing Sheet A1.21 shows the correct requirement for the ceilings in Rooms 121 and 123, which is no ceiling finish, exposed to structure above. Lodge Component Drawing Sheet A6.11 which notes a PT-4 finish for the ceilings in these rooms is not correct and shall be disregarded.

Q-21 Interior Details on A6.11 wood veneer is tagged WDV-1, WDV-1 does not appear on finish schedule. Please confirm WDV-1 is same material as WD-1 on Millwork Schedule.

8/4/2025 It is confirmed that the callout for WD-1 in the Millwork Schedule on Lodge Component Drawing Sheet A6.10 shall instead read WDV-1.

Q-22

The specifications for curtain wall and storefront note an Arcadia System as basis of design. YKK AP and Tubelite systems meet these specifications. Please confirm that an alternate "or equal" system that meets specifications acceptable.

8/4/2025

The Government is not reviewing requests for product substitutions or "or equal" determinations at this time. After contract award, the Contractor is permitted to submit requests for approved equal products in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 23 1.3.E.

Q-23

Section 01 27 00 Paragraph 3.1.A.1.g which falls under the description for CLIN 0001, denotes to refer to CLIN 0017 for Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) System "drainage infrastructure and stubbed plumbing connections" scope of work.

Section 01 27 00 Paragraph 3.1.U denotes that CLIN 0017 is "Not Used".

However, Section 01 27 00 Paragraph 3.1.Y.1 which falls under the description for CLIN 0021 scope of work, denotes the following: "piping stub outs at the exterior wall by the tank shall be part of CLIN 0001" Please clarify which CLIN the RWH System is to be associated with and which CLIN the plumbing connections for the RWH System should be associated with.

8/4/2025

The reference to CLIN 0017 in Specification Section 01 27 00 3.1.A.1.g is incorrect and should refer instead to CLIN 0021. Per the Contract Price Schedule, which is a separate attachment to this solicitation as provided in the solicitation announcement, CLIN 0017 is NOT USED and CLIN 0021 is for the Rainwater Harvesting System.

The desription of CLIN 0001 in Specification Section 01 27 00 3.1.A.1.g is correct except that the reference at the end to the Rainwater Harvesting System should be CLIN 0021 instead of CLIN 0017. CLIN 1 includes the items listed in 01 27 00 3.1.A.1.g, all other work for the Rainwater Harvesting System is to be included under CLIN 0021.

Q-24

Please provide specifications for PMMA roof. PMMA is generally only used for penetration flashing and not an entire roof system.

8/4/2025

Please refer to Revised Lodge Component Specification Section 07 52 16 as attached to this Amendment for the specifications for the PMMA roof system.

The PMMA roof system as specified will be a permanently exposed roofing-grade system to be installed in the locations and per the details specified in Lodge Component Drawing Sheet A1.10 Keynote 07-16 and applicable details on Sheet A8.05.

Q-25 Please provide flashing/detail for Note 26-01 “Roof Mounted PV Panel” 8/4/2025 Please refer to Detail 6 on Lodge Component Drawing Sheet A8.05 and Lodge Component Specification Section 13 38 00.

Q-26

Would it be acceptable to use a Modified Bitumen roof system with granulated cap for the new addition with a proper tie-in to the BUR? Also, please provide roof slope. 8/4/2025

No, use of a Modified Bitumen roof system with granulated cap for the new addition on the Visitor Contact Station is not acceptable. The BUR and gravel system needs to be continued at this addition.

The roof slope of the new roof at this addition is a continuation of the existing 2:12 slope.

Q-27 Please provide slope of roof of the Chisos Basin Treatment Building

8/4/2025 The slope of the roof of the Chisos Basin Treament Building specified on Water Component Drawing Sheet A2.2 is an existing slope of 2:12 and a proposed slope of 2:12.

Q-28 Please provide slope of roof of the Chison Basin UF Building 8/4/2025 The slope of the roof of the Chisos Basin UF Building specified on Water Component Drawing Sheet A2.3 shall be 2:12.

Q-29

Please provide specifications for BUR Roofing / Built-Up Roofing for Visitor Contact Station (VCS)

8/4/2025

The specification which applies to the BUR Roofing / Built-Up Roofing for the work at the Visitor Contact Station (VCS) is Water Component Specification Section 07 01 51 Roof Replacement.

Q-30

01 28 00 Contract Requirements, para 1.2.C Workdays & Hours, allows after hours & weekend work with contracting officers approval. Due to this project's remote site location and types of work required, afterhours and weekend work may be frequent. Please clarify under what circumstances the Contractor's request for afterhours work would not be approved.

8/4/2025

It is the Government's intent to approve as much after hours and weekend work as feasible in order to allow this project to be performed in an expedient and efficient manner. The Government fully understands that the logistical challenges of this project make utilization of extended hours critical.

In general, Contractor requests for after hours or weekend work would only be disapproved under circumstances where approving the requested extended hours would result in unacceptable noise impacts to residential areas, could place park resources at risk, or could introduce safety hazards to park employees, residents, authorized users of the site or the public.

For example, requests to perform construction work in close proximity to residential units after hours or on weekends would likley not be approved. Requests to perform ground disturbing activities after hours when the Contractor provided archaeological monitor and Tribal monitor are not able to be present would likely not be approved.

In addition, the coordination requirements of Specification Section 01 28 00 1.13.B apply to all after hours and weekend work. Also, although the Government intends to make its inspection personnel generally available after hours and on weekends, Offerors are informed that a standard stipulation of all after hours and weekend work is that all work performed remain visible and accessible for Government inspection the following work day.

For any Contractor request for after hours or weekend work which the Government is considering disapproving, the Contractor will be provided the opportunity, at the Contractor's discretion, to propose mitigation measures to address the Government's concerns as long as the proposed mitigation measures would be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

Q-31

Reference RFP drawings E8-1 Oak Springs Service Utility Scope Electrical and E8- 2 Chisos Basin Service Utility Scope Electrical.

Drawing note A states “This sheet depicts the preliminary Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) utility design for the necessary Upgrades to the Oak Springs(E8-1) / Chisos Basin (E8-2) electrical service. The Contractor is responsible for all design and Construction of this scope of work. The contractor shall engage the services of RGEC to complete the RGEC detailed final utility design for this scope of work. The contractor shall perform all work associated with the RGEC detailed final utility design for this Scope of work and shall engage the services of RGEC for construction / installation of the work as required by RGEC.” Additionally, note B states “The contractor is responsible for payment of all fees and costs to RGEC for design and construction.”

After a long coordination period, last week we held a teleconference with RGEC regarding this project. Based on our discussions we understand the following:

[refer to Question immediately below for continuation]:

8/12/2025

[Refer to Response to Question-33 below] 0004

Q-32

[Continuation of Question immediately above]:

- RGEC performs the design of the electrical system upgrades

- RGEC performs the construction associated with the electrical system upgrades

- All design and construction costs are billable to the Co-op member (NPS)

- RGEC will not provide a firm fixed price for the design and construction scopes

- RGEC’s process involves the following:

-- Submission of an application for each project area by Co-op member with application fees -- Payment of 10% engineering fee by Co-op member -- Development of design by RGEC -- Approval of design by Co-op member -- Development of Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate by RGEC -- Approval of ROM estimate by Co-op member -- Development of detailed estimate by RGEC -- Approval of detailed estimate by Co-op member -- Payment of entire balance, based on detailed estimate, by Co-op member -- Completion of construction by RGEC -- After completion of construction, final costs (adds or credits) will be reconciled between RGEC and Co-op member [refer to Question immediately below for continuation]:

8/12/2025

[Refer to Response to Question-33 below] 0004

Q-33

[Contiuation of Question immeidately above]:

Due to the RGEC process noted above and their unwillingness to provide a firm fixed price for the Oak Springs and Chisos Basin electrical service design and construction work, we respectfully request that the NPS provide a direct cost allowance for CLINs 23 and 24 that all bidders will incorporate, with other scopes and mark-ups, into their price proposals.

8/12/2025

The Government hereby establishes the following cost allowances for CLINs 23 and 24 which all offerors shall use as their proposal pricing for these CLINs:

- CLIN 23 Oak Springs Electric Service Upgrades (Water Component) Lump Sum amount of $2,937,428.00.

- CLIN 24 Basin Water System Electric Service Upgrades (Water Component) Lump Sum amount of $964,397.00.

The Contractor shall be responsible for tracking all actual costs incurred for the performance of all work under these CLINs and the Government will make payment for these CLINs based on actual costs incurred.

The Government hereby notifies all offerors that the contractor awarded this contract will be required to make all payments to RGEC on behalf of NPS as the "Co-Op Member" and all such payments will be included as part of the contractor's actual costs for the work of these CLINs.

Q-34

Reference RFP drawings E7.01 One Line Diagram – Electrical. Note 1 states “Coordinate primary feeder routing with electrical utility RGEC.” This scope includes the primary electrical service and transformer associated with the new Lodge. As noted in the question above, RGEC will not provide a firm fixed price for the electrical utility work. We respectfully request that the NPS provide a direct cost allowance for CLIN 22 that all bidders will incorporate, with other scopes and mark-ups, into their price proposals.

8/12/2025

The Government hereby establishes the following cost allowance for CLIN 22 which all offerors shall use as their proposal pricing for this CLIN:

- CLIN 22 New Lodge Electric Service (Lodge Component) Lump Sum amount of $820,179.00.

The Contractor shall be responsible for tracking all actual costs incurred for the performance of all work under this CLIN and the Government will make payment for this CLIN based on actual costs incurred.

The Government hereby notifies all offerors that the contractor awarded this contract will be required to make all payments to RGEC on behalf of NPS as the "Co-Op Member" and all such payments will be included as part of the contractor's actual costs for the work of this CLIN.

Q-35

Reference Sheet E2.0 - Please confirm the dashed line shown heading North out of the new pad mounted transformer to existing utility meter #26605A is Not in Contract (NIC) or provide details of what is to be provided for conduits and conductors.

8/12/2025

The reference is to Water Component Drawing Sheet E2-0. The work represented by the dashed line in question is part of the scope of this contract under CLIN 24. The dashed line in question represents the routing of new electrical service primary conductors from the existing Meter #26605A to the new pad mounted transformer. The design of this primary conductor section will be performed by RGEC and then constructed by RGEC as part of the contractor's coordination requirements with RGEC under CLIN 24. The cost of this work is included in the cost allowance specified for CLIN 24 per the Government's response to Question 33 above.

Q-36 END OF QUESTIONS FOR AMENDMENT 0004 END OF QUESTIONS FOR AMENDMENT 0004

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