Questions_and_Answers_8_15_23_0001.pdf

140P6323Q0036-Pipestone National Monument-Demolition Services

Questions and Answers

Question 1:

Will the contractor be responsible for disconnecting the water service or will it be done prior to demolition?

Government Response: The contractor will be responsible for coordinating with the City of Pipestone for disconnecting the water. Park can assist with providing contractor with city contact information or coordination with the city along with date and time.

Question 2:

Will the contractor be responsible for removal of fire hydrant and removal of pipe to the closest elbow?

Government Response: The contractor will be responsible for coordinating removal of fire hydrant with the City of Pipestone. Park can assist with providing contractor with city contact information or coordination with the city along with date and time.

Question 3:

The SOW states that two structures are to be demolished. However, three structures (2 buildings and 1 detached garage) are included in the figure presented of the site. Please confirm that only Building 3 and the detached garage are to be demolished, and that the entire roadway is to be removed.

Government Response: Only two structures are to be demolished, the figure shows a building to the north of the garage that has already been removed. Only building #3 and the detached garage roadway are to be demoed and removed.

Question 4:

The SOW states “See Service approve borrow pits for topsoil. TBD.” Does this mean that there is borrow site available for fill and/or topsoil that the Contractor may use? If one is available, is sampling and analysis data required? If one is available, where is it located?

Government Response: Yes, there is a local company in Pipestone, MN. That we have used in the past that have approved sampling and analysis. If using another company Sampling and analysis will be required.

Question 5:

For fill material and topsoil imported to the site, is the contractor required to provide sample analytical data prior to import?

Government Response: Yes, please refer to Question 4.

Question 6:

The SOW refers to hazardous materials to be removed from the site prior to demolition activities. Is there a list of hazardous materials and quantities that can be provided? Has a pre-demolition environmental assessment for hazardous materials been performed?

Government Response: Please refer to pages 47-50 in statement of work.

Question 7:

Rather than dispose of the base and subbase materials from the roadway, would the NPS be interested in stockpiling the material for future use?

Government Response: The Government is not interested in stockpiling material for future use.

Question 8:

The SOW states that fill material and topsoil up to 200 cubic yards will be required. However, based on calculations and the depth of excavation for the road base, etc. calculations are that 600 tons of fill will be required along with 150 tons of topsoil. Please confirm 200 cubic yards for fill and topsoil.

Government Response: The Government estimate shows approximately 200 yards of fill and topsoil stated in the SOW.

Question 9:

Scope of Work, Division 32 – Landscaping, Section 32 92 00 – Landscaping and Seeding: Restoration of the site to previous prairie conditions per the specifications as included in Section 32 92 00 is required.

This work is requested to be completed between early September and late October. The ability to properly restore the area with the native grass species may not be possible at this time of year. Would the government prefer that the site remain stabilized through the fall and winter, and seed and restored in the Spring? Are you asking for Fall and Winter seed and restoration with reapply of seed and restoration efforts in the Spring if weather in fall time does not allow the native species to propagate take hold?

Government Response: Please refer to section 3.2 Installation in Statement of Work. Updated SOW 8.15.23

Question 10:

Is a temporary fence required around the project area? If so, what height should the fence be? Are there any other requirements for fencing?

Government Response: Furnish and install portable fencing in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering site and or storage areas except by entrance.

Question 11:

Will the Government be providing power to the site or is it required to meter the contractor’s connection?

Government Response: There is no power at the site as it has already been disconnected.

Question 12:

Will the Government define where the laydown area will be located?

Government Response: Laydown area can be anywhere in the work site and at an acceptable distance away from the entrance road.