B09-Glacier_318705_Questions_and_Answers_01-05-26_0008.pdf

Solicitation 140P2025R0112

GLAC 318705 - Replace Utilities - Package 1

Questions and Answers

# Question Response Amendment

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The following documents have been provided as completed PDFs. Would the Government consider furnishing blank, fillable versions of these forms to facilitate completion and submittal?

• Project Experience Questionnaire

• Past Performance Questionnaire

• General References

• Small Business Participation Document

The Word versions are attached.

Will product substitutions need to be provided during the solicitation phase or after contract award.

Per 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) provides that "to be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must (1) meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in the solicition; (2) clearly identify the item by i) brand name, if any; and ii) make or model number; (3) include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) clearly describe any modifications the Offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mary any descriptive material to clearly show 4

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Page 70 of the project specification states "all imported fill materials (e.g. borrow, road base, aggregate, crushed fines, bedding, topsoil, hay bales and other fill materials) brought into Glacier National Park and used in this project shall be certified noxious weed and noxious weed free. Does the NPS have a list of all

Yes. The list provided is from last year, and the locations will need to be re-inspected in the Spring of 2026 for re-certification.

Is the contractor permitted to crush materials inside park boundaries for use on the project? Yes during construction hours and in a location to be determined by the CO. 6

In the summary of work section of the specifications, there are date restrictions for multiple aspects of the project. We do not see any date restrictions on the water portion of the project for Hudson Bay. Is it safe to assume this Correct. 6

St. Mary Campground Summary of Work Page 6 states "full campground clsoure allowed from January 1 to June 19, 2026 to accommodate construction. Notice to Proceed is April 1, 2026 this is not enough time for all the pipe work and road to be completed, reconstructed and paved.

Would the park consider a full closure for St.

Mary Campground for the 2026 season?

For the St. Marys Campground work, Loops A and B will be fully closed from October 1, 2026 to June 19, 2027. Loop C will be fully closed from January 1, 2027 to June 19, 2027. Contractor must maintain public access to Loop C from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. 6

Does water need to be turned back on June 19, 2026 in the St. Mary Campground? Yes. 6

What date does St. Mary Campground close for the season in a typical year?

Loop A and Loop B will be closed starting October 1, 2026, while Loop C will close on January 1, 2027. See Question #6 for additional information. 6

Is the contractor able to use camper spots at Two Medicine Campground during No. 6

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What voltage and amperage is the MTS for Well 3 (Pg E8)

Minimum required ratings are 240 Volt single phase, and 60 Amps, as shown on the one-line diagram on sheet E2. 6

Please provide a catalog number for matching the generator receptacle to owner's generator power cord plug. No catalog number is available. 6

Some service connections indicate pump outs and some appear to just be missing the call outs

- should we plan pump outs on all services in Only provide the pump outs where specifically shown on the drawings. 6

On Sheet 20 of Schedule 3 there is a note for Install Curb Ramp (See detail 5/D2). There is not a detail 5 on Sheet D2 of Schedule 3, would The detail 5/D2 is right above Detail 7/D2 on sheet D2 (42 of 94) 6

The details for the smaller diameter lines and water stations call out a "butt fused" connection for ends. For smaller diameter pipes is a sock fused connection acceptable? Yes, this is acceptable for 2" and smaller. 6

On Schedule 3, Sheet D4 Detail 6 for asphalt pavement restoration does not show a chip seal layer. The existing campground loop roads at Two Medicine appear to have a chip seal layer.

Will chip seal be required after pavement? No chip seal will be required. 6

Excavation and Fill 31 23 00 defines compaction testing 3.22.E but does not indicate a frequency. It references a Quality Control 01 45 00 but that section is missing or possibly meant to be 01 40 00 but doesn't indicate a frequency either. Can you confirm the testing Please see attached revised specification section 6

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Specification Section 33 14 16 - Water Distribution (a) Part 2.5 HDPE Pipe; Section B:

Please clarify it is acceptable to use IPS diameter pipe for 3" and smaller with a DR9.

(Note: DIPS size HDPE for 3" and smaller Please see attached revised specification section 6

Specification Section 33 14 16 - Water Distribution (a) Part 2.13 Service Saddles - Would electrofusion saddles with brass threaded outlets be acceptable for 2" and Please see attached revised specification section 6

St. Mary Water (Details 2/D4 - Meter Pit; 3/D4 - Drain Down Vault); Two Medicine Water (Details 6/D1 - Dry Well; 2/D4 - Meter Pit; 3/D4 - Drain Down Vault); Would it be acceptable to utilize fabricated HDPE vaults/manholes for these structures in place of precast concrete? Please see attached revised specification section 6

Electrical conduit connection for new water level transducers: Two Medicine (Well #1 Rehabilitation; Sheet D3; Det 4/D3) (Well #3 Mods; Sheet D6; Det 4/D6)

Provide 1” threaded weld-o-let on existing well casing/pitless adapters for use for conduit connection for new water level transducer cables.

Also, provide electrical junction box for transducer cable at well heads. All transducers will be permanent installations. 6

Electrical conduit connection for new water level transducers: St Mary (Well #1 Mods; Sheet D3; Detail 4/D3) (New Well #2; Sheet D5; Detail 2/D5)

Provide 1” threaded weld-o-let on new pitless adapters for use for conduit connection for new water level transducer cables.

Also, provide electrical junction box for transducer cable at well heads. All transducers will be permanent installations. 6

Are there are as builts available for each of these systems?

Any available as-builts of the existing systems will be provided to the sucessful offeror.after award. 6

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For the Two Medicine campground site there are multiple notes stating to follow existing AC pipe and remove. In multiple locations the AC pipe deviates from the new pipe alignment which makes it difficult to keep the trench within the 6' pay limit shown on Detail 6 Sheet D4. Would DSC increase the pay limit in these areas, or would DSC approve matching new alignment with existing pipe alignment?

Pay limit may not be increased and the alignment for the new pipe may not be shifted. Contractor to remove existing AC pipe that is within the trench limits for the new alignment. 6

Is it safe to assume that all material excavated will be suitable to use for backfill? No. 6

Definition of Contract Line items has CLIN 01- 05 as an option for asphalt restoration in the St.

Mary's (Schedule 1). That option is not on the bid schedule. Can you confirm if it willb be Please see updated bid schedule provided in amendment 03 6

Definition of Contract Line Items has CLIN 03- 06 as an option for asphalt restoration in Two Medicine (Schedule 3). That option is not on the Bid Schedule. Can you confirm if it will be added. Please see updated bid schedule provided in amendment 03 6

Construction Specification Schedule 40 PVC conduit but in the execution shows using PVC coated RMC underground. It's unclear, can we run PVC underground to the wells, communications, and incoming power feeds?

Please clarify.

Only 90 degree bends are required to be PVC coated RMC while the rest of the underground conduits can be Schedule 40 PVC. 8

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Detail 2/D2 indicates that a 4' diameter RCP is to be installed. Other installations in the area have used 2' diameter RCP for similar installations. Can you confirm 4' is what is wanted.

2' diameter RCP is acceptable. Also, note a 2' total depth is acceptable to facilitate routing the water service line under the sump without creating a low spot and allow draining back toward the water main. 8

Sheet C9 of the Hudson Bay Area shows the South RV loop. This section has some patchy asphalt currently but doesn't indicate if we are to replace the asphalt and if so, what width should be replaced. Can you confirm what asphalt should be replaced in this area.

Recommend planning for asphalt restoration to a width of 15 feet for the full 360-degrees of the RV parking loop. Defer to Detail 6/D4 for other asphalt section details. 8

Sheet C10 of the Hudson Bay Area shows the South RV area. The existing road in the area is paved and will be damaged by the installation of the lateral. Can you confirm if we are to replace the asphalt and if so what width..

Recommend asphalt replacement for a width of 15'. Defer to Detail 6/D4 for other asphalt section details. (Note: edge of existing pavement rough limit for "Bone Yard" RD is shown on Sheet C10 - replacement asphalt limit is from existing Auto Shop Building #458 to 10' beyond RV service #4. 8

With the new due date very close to a holiday weekend, would the Government please offer another week extension to finish proposals?

Yes, the new proposal submission date has been extended to January 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. 7

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