Additional_questions_-_Amendment_4_0004.pdf

GRSM Recreation building demolition project, Mt. LeConte Lodge Area

Additional questions - Amendment 4

1. Question: Will we have Starlink/ Internet access?

a. Answer: Starlink will not be available for use for the Rec Hall Demo

Contractor. If the Rec Hall Demo Contractor wants to set up Starlink, then they will have to incur those costs and pay for that service themselves.

2. Question: Existing Materials on Site

During the site visit, there was a substantial amount of building materials adjacent to the structure being demolished. Can you confirm whether these materials will be removed by the owner prior to work start?

a. Response: As discussed during the site visit, the material that is currently within the designated staging area indicated in the contract documents will be removed by the concessioner prior to mobilization and the Contract will have full use staging area as indicated.

3. Question: Onsite Equipment (Mini Excavator & Mini Skid Steer)

It was indicated that a mini-excavator and mini skid steer currently located on the mountain may be available for contractor use. Please clarify:

What are the conditions and limitations for contractor use of this equipment?

What costs are associated with usage (hourly, daily, or other)?

Will this equipment be dedicated for contractor use, or shared among multiple parties?

a. Response: During the site visit, the LeConte Lodge Concessioner was present and indicated that they would be willing to offer services to potential bidders. The list of those services they are willing to provide for a fee and been included as an attached to the response to bidder questions. These services are not associated nor guaranteed with this contract and need to be coordinated separately between the

Contractor and Concessioner. Any issues rising from agreements between the

Contractor and Concessioner will the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

4. Question: Site Visit Documentation Can the site visit sign-in sheet be posted for reference?

a. Response: Yes, Site visit sign in posted with amendment 4

5. Question: Staging and Material Handling (Helicopter Operations)

The current site conditions include additional assets and structures not reflected in the project documents.

Can you provide an updated aerial map identifying: Approved locations for initial material drop-off Designated staging areas for demolition materials to be removed via helicopter

a. Response: The maps and diagrams included in Section 27 of the SOW show all adjacent structures and staging areas to be used for the contractor for construction and airlift operations.

6. Question: Work Hour Restrictions (Noise)

Please confirm the permitted days and hours for construction activities that generate noise.

a. Response: Section 6 of the SOW and Specification Section 01 10 00 provide work restriction.

7. Question: Helicopter Operation Restrictions Please confirm the approved days and time windows for helicopter operations.

a. Response: Section 01 10 00 has been revised to clarify restrictions for airlift operations.

8. Question: Rock/Stone Wall Demolition

It was discussed that heavy equipment and demolition tools may be used to dismantle the rock and stone wall (No Cutting). Can you confirm this is acceptable?

a. Response: Equipment may be used to dismantle and remove the stone wall. The intent is to remove the wall and stockpile the material in a manner for reuse. Cutting/ sawing is not permitted to prevent scarring and preserve natural clefts/ surfaces on the rock faces. Reference section 3 in the SOW.

9. Question: Project Start Date

Has a firm project start date been established?

a. Response: Notice to proceed with be set once the contract has been awarded and the contractor has submitted all the required documents and submittals necessary to begin work.

10. Question: Permitting and Surveying

Have all National Park Service (NPS) permits and site surveys been completed and approved?

a. Response: NPS has completed the necessary compliance to perform the work at the site. However, the contractor is responsible for all special use permits need to perform the work. As far as site survey, it unclear what is being requested. Any site survey needed with be the responsibility of the contract. The Contractor is responsible for any damages caused to existing buildings and park resources. Reference specification sections 01 10 00 Summary of Work, 01 23 72

Environmental Protection, 01 73 40 Execution, and 01 77 00 Closeout

Procedures.

11. Question: Potable Water Will clean drinking water be provided on site, or is the contractor responsible for supplying potable water for personnel?

a. Response: As noted in the SOW in Section 16, there is a natural spring within the lodge area, but contractor may want to filter the water. Otherwise, contractor will need to provide their own potable water.

12. Question: Working Hours and Schedule What are the allowable daily working hours?

Is a 7-day work schedule permitted?

a. Response: Section 6 of the SOW and Specification Section 01 10 00 provide work restriction. Furthermore, Section 8 list the restrictions for work requiring lane closures.

13. Question: Parking and Vehicle Restrictions Parking at the site is limited. If personnel are required to park along the roadside, including overnight, can you confirm whether vehicles are subject to towing or restrictions?

a. Response: Section 8 of the SOW provides guidance on parking. As noted, two (2) spaces at the trail head will be allocated for this work and carpooling is encouraged. Parking passes for those two (2) spots will be provided showing they are associated with the work. Contractor vehicles found to be parking not in compliance with GRSM parking procedures and in areas not designated for parking, will be subject to enforcement actions.

14. Question: Project Duration / Helicopter Coordination

It was indicated that building demolition must be completed within 30 days, with helicopter lifts potentially continuing beyond that period.

Can you confirm whether a total project duration of 45 days is acceptable, assuming demolition is completed within 30 days and material removal continues thereafter?

a. Response: Per Section 23 of the SOW, the work is anticipated to take 4 week and that all work must be complete and NPS provided bunk house be vacated by

August 1, 2026. This requirement also says the contractor can propose a schedule which they feel the work can be completed, and the Park will review for approval.

Note that the NPS provided bunk house cannot be made available to the contractor beyond 4 consecutive weeks as indicated in Section 16 of the SOW.

15. Question: Will this equipment be dedicated for contractor use, or shared among multiple parties?

a. Shared, but the demolition project would take scheduling priority

16. Question: Will the current (construction) contractor be on site during demolition? We would like to understand if the rental equipment and the overflow lodging will be available for use on whenever the demolition contractor needs it, or if they will need to make reservation in advance if those resources are shared.

a. Yes, we will have a Crowder Construction person onsite during the demolition period. Reserving the office Conex boxes for overflow lodging in advance would be best to assure availability, but as needed reservations are possible. We have three office Conex boxes which at least one would be occupied by Crowder

Construction, but the other two could be made available. We will try to accommodate needs.

17. Question: In reviewing the revised statement of work, we noticed SECTION 01 40 00 requires the contractor be registered in the state the work is being performed in under 1.3 and personnel to be licensed in the state where the project is located and where licensing of the trade is regulated by the state under 1.4. Could these two items be changed to allow the contractor to be licensed and/or regulated in another state?

a. Response: Given the type work that is being performed, as long as the Contractor is licensed and is aware of the federal and state requirements needed to perform the work, in this chase demolition and disposal, they do not need to be licensed in the same state.