SUCR_333890_Questions_and_Answers_date_May_12_2026_0003.pdf

Question Number Question Answer

Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

It is permissible for the Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager to be the same individual, provided that sufficient oversight of the project site is maintained.

Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

The period of performance begins after notice-to-proceed is issued by the Contracting Officer. Per spec 01 31 00 para 1.4.A, these accepted division 01 submittals are required prior to mobilization. It is recommended to confirm material / equipment lead times prior to notice-to-proceed is issued.

The contractor will need to submit a time-impact-analysis to provide justification to extend the period of performance. See spec 01 32 16 para

3.2. Unforseen, industry-wide disruption may be a justified extension of the period of performance, contingent on government approval of the time-impact-analysis.

Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet. Site Visit Attendance List was provided in amendment 01.

Is the contractor required to provide an asbetos suvey?

No asbetos survey is required. Sheet 34 drawing 02 H101 2.3 Environmental Requirements note 7 says: "No asbestos were identified during previous sampling of the burned debris."

Does this roject require phasing?

Yes. Per spec 01 11 00 para 1.3.A: The work shall be completed in three

(3) separate phases:

1. Phase One (Area 01): Consists of the construction of the Maintenance Storage Facility warehouse building and fenced enclosure.

2. Phase Two (Area 02): Consists of the removal and cleanup of the Contaminated Debris Field.

3. Phase Three (Areas 03 and 04): Consists of both the FR 545 Culvert and Bonito Meadow Culvert.

a. This Phase of Work shall occur during the FR 545 Road Closure beginning September 21, 2026, and shall have Beneficial Occupancy complete no later than October 21, 2026.

b. FR 545 shall be closed September 21, 2026, and be safely opened to public motorized traffic on or before October 22, 2026. Public access will not be allowed during the FR 545 Road Closure. The Contractor shall provide administrative access for the USFS to the Group Campground (O'Leary Group Site) during the FR 545 Road Closure during the roadway closure between September 21, 2026, and September 28, 2026.

6 Is this project tax exempt? This project is not Tax Exempt.

When do you anticipate on site work starting? Per solicitation B08_140P2026R008_datedApril_08_2026.pdf, page 78 of 84, Factor 2 - Schedule, assume a notice to proceed date (site work start date) of July 1, 2026. The solicitation referenced a start date of July 1, 2025, but this was a typo.

Are third party inspections and testing required? Yes. Third party inspections and testing shall be included in the division 01

Quality Control Plan submittal. See spec 01 40 00 para 2.1.A.3.

Solicitation# 140P2026R0008

SUCR 333890 - Address Contaminated Debris, Replace Maintenance Storage Facility, and Address Road Draiange Issues

Is permiting required?

Yes. It is the contractors responsibility to determine which permits will be required based on their means and methods. This list may not cover all required permits. However, to assist the contractor, per spec 01 57 23 para 3.2.A, NPDES permits are required to be furnished by the contractor.

Additionally, spec 01 31 00 para 1.9.C lists the following contractor-required permits.

1. Electrical Utility Hookup – Arizona Public Service (APS).

2. Traffic Control – USFS

3. Digging / Excavation Permit – USFS and NPS

4. Hazardous Waste Removal, Transportation , and Disposal – US EPA

5. Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (<1 acre) - ADEQ

Ensure the list of contractor-furnished permits are included in division 01 submittal 'List of Required Construction Permits.' per spec 01 31 00 para 1.4.A.11.

What is the extent of metal debris removal?

Please provide examples of metals to be removed.

Per sheet 36, drawing 02 H103 Waste Summary, the following are examples of metals to be removed based on samples taken:

Conex box south - Antimony Conex box north - Lead, Lead - TCLP, Benzo(A)Pyrene Conex boxes (in adjacent soil) - Lead, Vanadium, Thaladium, Vanadium

Is the contractor required to provide archeological services?

No. The archeological monitor will be provided by the Government.

Per spec 01 35 13.22 para 1.2.D: Archeological Monitor: Representative of Government designated to oversee construction activities that could disturb archeological resources.

Is there a bulk water fill i.e. a hydrant or water source we can pump from for grading operations in close proximity?

There is no hydrant or water source to pump from near the 545 or Bonito culverts. However, there is a hydrant near the proposed future maintenance building per the specs below.

Per spec 01 50 00 para 3.2.B: Non-potable water for construction is available from the fire hydrant located near the Maintenance Storage Facility and existing Fuel Tanks. Contractor shall install meter and backflow for filling water trucks. No piping shall be added or used. Contractor water consumption shall be limited to 5,000 gallons per day.

Is any landscaping restoration required for this project? For example; topsoil, seeding, and fertilizer.

Culvert areas: Provide native plant seeding as per general note #5 on culvert sheets.

Building & adjacent areas: No landscaping or replacements. Grading & backfill as per civil plans.

Debris area: No backfill, grading, or landscape replacement.

Please provide staking data points for the project. Are red, yellow, and blue tops required?

Per specification 01 73 40, Contractor is to hire a surveyor to layout the work and to provide staking as necessary. There is no specified requirement for color coded stakes. This can be coordinated with the surveror after award of the project.

Will additional RFI's be accepted after the site visit?

A questions deadline of May 05, 2026 was established with amendment 01.

Questions can be submitted after the date but there is no guarantee they will be answered.

Can offerors submit previously submitted PPQs for Factor 6 Past Performance?

Yes. Per the solicitation B08_140P2026R0008_dated_April_08_2026.pdf, page 79 of 84, Factor 6 - Past Performance:

Submit Past Performance information for the same projects submitted under Project Experience (factor 4) using the attached Past Performance Questionnaire. Additionally, If available, Offerors may submit a CPARS evaluation report in lieu of the Past Performance Questionnaire.

Refer to the solicitation above on page 79 for additional instructions.

Can you please provide the Past Performance Questionnaire form? Past Performance Questionaire was provided in amendment 02.

Can you please provide the Project Experience form? Project Experience Form was provided in amendment 02.

Should the construction schedule NTP be 7/1/2025?

No. The construction schedule Notice-to-proceed (NTP) date should be 7/1/2026.

Can projects used for Factor 4 Project Experience and Factor 6 Past Performance be ongoing?

No. The relevant projects must be completed, not ongoing. Per the solicitation page 79, Factor 4 - Project Experience: Submit the attached "Project Experience" form addressing specific experience aspects below for up to 3 relevant projects completed in the last 7 years.

Can the construction schedule be in a Primavera P6 Gantt chart format? Yes, construction schedule can also be in Primavera P6 Gantt chart format

Provide Subcontracting work sheet. SUBCONTRACTING PERCENTAGE WORKSHEET: Complete and submit the attached "Report on Limitation on Subcontracting" form. The form itself requests input of amounts paid; however, for solicitation purposes, input projected amounts based on your proposed pricing and that of your anticipated Subcontractors.

The bid documents contain three wage scales.

The wage scale for the building is clear, and the heavy scale is assumed for the culvert work.

Where does the Heavy Dams wage scale apply?

The heavy Dams Wage Scale is likely not relevant.

Is the building wage scale missing rates for structural steel erection (metal building framing), metal siding (metal building wall panels), and metal roofing (standing seam metal building roof)?

The wage determinations are taken from Sam.gov. Please use best judgement if you feel there arent specific wage rates.

What type of insulation will be required for the metal building? Min. R-19 for exterior walls and R-30 for the roof.

What is the minimum snow roof load? The drawings express 117psf for ground snow. 20 PSF

Within the specifications, section 13 34 19 - 3 Metal Building Systems, 2.04 A Steel Sheet, a callout of G90 is expressed. Can a standard G50 be used?

No. Stay with G90.

Can existing excavated material be reused for fill over the pipe, or does a select fill need to be used?

Clean on-site soils with low expansive potential and maximum dimension of 3 inches or imported materials may be used as backfill material. Bedding material shall have maximum dimension of ½”.

Imported soils shall conform to the following:

Gradation (ASTM C136): percent finer by weight 3"………………………………100 ¾”…………………………….70-100 No. 4 Sieve…………………..50-100 No. 200 Sieve……………...35 (max) Maximum expansive potential 1.5% Maximum soluble sulfates 0.10%

For the debris removal portion of work, during the site visit there is a pile of rocks near the vehicles. Does this rock need to be removed?

NPS/Park staff will remove the pile of rocks near the burned area & vehicles prior to the start of the contract.

The geotechnical report was taken near the site for the metal building but not at the same area.

Please advise if this report will be used for construction or will a second report need to be developed?

No additional geotechnical investigations are planned by the Government.

As noted in Specification Volume II, Appendix A (page 27 of 148), geotechnical borings B‑1, B‑2, and B‑3 were performed on July 20, 2006 in close proximity to the proposed metal building location. The associated boring logs are provided on pages 28–30.

Following award, the Contractor may elect to perform additional geotechnical borings or subsurface investigations as needed to support its Shop Drawing submittals, including the design of the Metal Building System (Section 13 34 19). Any such investigations shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government.

For the fence installation, the specifications section 32 31 13 - 2 Chain Link Fences and Gates, 2.04 C Privacy slats, calls out galvanized steel strips, sized to fit fabric weave.

Suppliers are having trouble sourcing these slats. Would an alternative, such as aluminum or Industrial Link slats be allowed?

Aluminum or Industrial Link slats are acceptable. Color selection to be provided for review and approval.

When installing the permanent fence, can the fence follow the existing contours, or will the contour need to be graded out prior to installation?

Maintain fence configuration per plans and modify grade as required for fence installation.

Could you provide details for the State Compliant Safety Program requirement?

Follow ADOSH related programs for construction activities as ADOSH has adopted federal OSHA and enforces it.

Follow HAZWOPER and construction related work not specifically regulated by ADOSH.

If PPQ's are required and to allow sufficient time for distribution to project owners and receipt of completed responses, we would like to request an extension to the submission deadline.

The proposal due date has been extended to May 22, 2026.