Questions_Received_0001.docx

Questions/ Answers

1) Can we use Tractor trailers for this project?

No, tractor trailers may not be used for this project.

2) What is the Pick Up yard? The exact physical address?

The material is provided by the contractor. The quarry is determined by contractor.

3) What are the posted speed limits and are the roads paved?

The main road leading to Skillet Strand North parking area is US-41. This is a paved highway with speed limits ranging from 45 – 60 mph

4) How far north on Skillet Trail will the material be hauled to?

Material will be delivered to Skillet Strand North parking area off US-41, 25° 52.308'N, 81° 10.482'W Google Earth maps available of North Skillet Strand – Dump Site

5) There was mention of 2 sizes of stone? Can you make this more clear? Possibly spec sheets?

There is one type of stone listed on the SOW, “DOT lime rock base”

6) Can you provide GPS pin drops for main and overflow sites?

GPS locations were provided, along with three Google Earth maps.

Skillet Strand North – Dump Site - 25° 52.308'N, 81° 10.482'W Skillet Strand North – Alternate Dump Site - 25° 53.620'N, 81° 19.191'W

7) Just to verify: Big Cypress NP will be providing the following per #7 on statement of work: Machine and labor to push up delivered stone, Provide stockpile markers, Provide personnel are low ticket box for drivers to put low tickets in.

Statement below is accurate and stats Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information.

“7. Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information:

• BICY provide labor and equipment to push up delivered stone in 1 big pile to make easy access to drivers.

• BICY to provide stockpile marker on exact locations to dump at North Skillet Trail.

• BICY to provide personnel to collect load tickets from driver or will supply a load ticket box for drivers to put tickets in at North Skillet Trail.”

8) "An alternate dump site has been designated and will be utilized in the event the primary dump site reaches capacity, as determined by park staff. Alternate dump site map, along with GPS location will be attached".

Do you have information as to where the alternate dump site will be located?

This information should have been made available. Three Google Earth maps along with GPS locations were submitted with this packet.

Skillet Strand North – Dump Site - 25° 52.308'N, 81° 10.482'W Skillet Strand North – Alternate Dump Site - 25° 53.620'N, 81° 19.191'W

9) Who is providing the material? NPS or the contractor?

The contractor will provide the trucks/drivers and the specific stone referenced, DOT lime rock base.

10) Where would it be coming from? There is mention of a rock quarry, but want to confirm which one.

The quarry will be determined by the contractor.

11) Could you confirm the delivery location is 9.5 miles East of 33100 Tamiami Trail E.

Skillet Strand North – Dump Site is located approximately 9.5 miles East of 33100 Tamiami Trail E.

Skillet Strand North – Dump Site - 25° 52.308'N, 81° 10.482'W Skillet Strand North – Alternate Dump Site - 25° 53.620'N, 81° 19.191'W

Three Google Earth maps are available:

Skillet Strand North general location in reference to Big Cypress (BICY) Headquarters Skillet Strand North – Dump Site Skillet Strand North – Alternate Dump Site

12) What is the specification of rock needed? (That is if the contractor is providing the rock) DOT Lime rock base