B09_Amd_4_Atch_2_Questions_Answers_1_8_25_0004.pdf

Questions & Answers Theodore Roosevelt NP-NU Campground Water Renovation

Updated 1.8.2025

Question 1:

Keynote 202 on E2 references a new well pump. Does this scope of work include a new well pump furnished and installed by the Contractor? If so, is this to be controlled by a new VDF?

Government Answer:

Yes, this contract will furnish a new well pump and controls with required accessories for an operational well pump.

Question 2:

Limited responses for bolted steel water tank due to questions related to sourcing. Buy American provisions apply but is the tank subject to American Iron and Steel Requirement (AIS) or Build America.

Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements?

Government Answer:

Review FAR clause 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Oct 2022)

Buy American Act applies.

Question 3:

Should the assumptions listed in the general notes on S-2 (roof snow loads, wind loading/exposure, etc.)

be applied to design requirements for the water storage tank?

Government Answer:

Yes, follow the design parameters set forth in the specifications and plans.

Question 4:

Will the government consider abandoning in place the portion of existing water line that runs from the existing water tank 316 feet? Will the Government consider horizontal boring the entire new line?

Government Answer:

Yes, the government will consider “or equal” materials and construction methods through the submittal process.

Question 5:

Confirmation is needed if fused sections of the new main water line are permitted?

Government Answer: Yes, THE NEW HDPE Water Main PIPE will Require FUSED Splicing, per the specifications.

Question 6:

Can the 500’ of open trench be bored instead of trenched?

Government Answer:

Yes, the government will consider “or equal” materials and construction methods through the submittal process.

Question 7:

Section 33 14 00-part 1.3 lists PVC pipe to be used for boring. Can the bores be completed with poly pipe of equal specifications?

Government Answer:

Yes, the government will consider “or equal” materials and construction methods through the submittal process.

Question 8:

Who is responsible for pressure testing, or will the government bring in a 3rd party?

Government Answer:

The contractor is responsible for pressure testing the new water line per specifications.

Question 9:

Who is responsible for disinfection testing?

Government Answer:

The contractor is responsible for disinfecting and testing the new water line per specifications.

Updated 1.8.2025

Question 10:

The Q&A said that a new well pump needs to be provided, but I do not see anywhere in the plans or specs stating the size of the pump that is needed nor the depth of the existing well. What size pump is needed?

Government Answer:

1.5 HP @ 10 gpm and 370 feet of Total Head. Approved Manufacturer: Franklin Electric Schaefer 4-diameter stainless steel, 3200 series, 1.5 HP @ 10 gpm. Approved equals will be evaluated and approved/disapproved during the submittal process.

Question 11:

How deep is the existing well?

Government Answer:

Use 370 total head.

Question 12:

Note 200 on E2 mentions a new chlorine pump. Are there any specs on the pump? Is the owner providing the pump?

The Government is using the existing chlorine pump and equipment in the existing pumphouse.

Question 13:

Is the intent for the well pump to fill the new 20,000-gallon tank and then gravity feed from there?

Government Answer:

Yes

Question 14:

Where does the chlorine pump get injected into the water system?

Within the pump house building.