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This document contains questions and answers regarding Solicitation Number 140P6321B0004 for Bridges and Box Culvert Renovations at Wind Cave National Park. The solicitation is for renovations including bridge and culvert repairs, epoxy chip sealing, and timber decking replacement. Site visits were conducted for registered vendors including J V Bailey Co Inc. Questions from vendors covered topics such as completion dates, expansion joint specifications, use of bonding agents and anchors for concrete repairs, epoxy manufacturer representatives, and replacing wooden shims at bridge edges. Responses indicated the government would evaluate alternative methods or products during the submittal review process following award.

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Questions & Answers Bridges and Box Culvert Renovations Wind Cave National Park Solicitation No. 140P6321B0004 – Amendment 4

Site visits were conducted for registered vendors. The following vendors participated:

· J V Bailey Co Inc

The following questions were generated during the solicitation phase. The questions and responses are incorporated into the solicitation and resulting contract.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

Ref
Question
Response
1
Can the Completion date be changed or adjusted to October 1st 2021 this is so we can work this project into our existing work we already have ongoing for 2021. As it looks like the NPS is following the SDDOT 2015 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge. The SDDOT end of seasonal limitations on epoxy chip seals is October 15th each year.
The work would not be delayed for the reason stated. The performance period start/end dates are established upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The timing of the NTP is the discretion of the Contracting Officer post-award.
2
On sheet 17 of 27 the Membrane sealant expansion joint: These products do not come in ¼” widths the narrowest size is ½”. Does the NPS want the joint widened to ½” or can we propose to use backer rod and a silicone joint sealant product like DOW 888 to close this ¼” joint?
Plans and Specifications stand as written.

“Or equal” methods or products will be evaluated during the submittal review process post-award.

3
Under the bridge there are 40 locations of drains. Could the contractor cut / grind in a drip edge around the drains?
Plans and Specifications stand as written.

“Or equal” methods or products will be evaluated during the submittal review process post-award.

4
Under bridge repair areas and drain locations can the contractor use a bonding agent to help adhere the A45 concrete bag mix materials in the repairs.
Plans and Specifications stand as written.

“Or equal” methods or products will be evaluated during the submittal review process post-award.

5
Under bridge repair areas and drain locations can the contractor use small anchors/tapcons to help hold the A45 concrete bag mix materials in the repairs. These anchors/tapcons would be inside the patches and left in place.
Plans and Specifications stand as written.

“Or equal” methods or products will be evaluated during the submittal review process post-award.

6
For the epoxy chip seal can the requirement for an epoxy manufacture representatives be waived due to the small amount of quantity to be installed? We can provide a letter showing past quantities of epoxy chip seals on bridges we have installed over the last 20 years.
Plans and Specifications stand as written.

“Or equal” methods or products will be evaluated during the submittal review process post-award.

7
ON sheet 27 of 27 on the pigtail bridge Add Remove & Replace Wooden Shims at the edge of Timber Decking as Directed by the Engineer. Is the idea to change and install a shim in between each of the planks that make up the decking on the bridge?
Replace all the edge shims.
8
Is there are posted listing of bidders for this project?
A list of bidders is not available. A list of vendors that registered for a site visit is shared with this document. Vendors may request a copy of the bid abstract after bids are opened.

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