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140P8121Q0043 Questions and Answers

1. In Column “I” of the Excel spreadsheet listing the “type” of guzzler, some of the cement guzzlers have the “R” mark indicated. What does this symbol indicate in this context?

We really don't know. Water for Wildlife provided this list originally in a pdf format. Suspect it has something to do with the conversion from pdf to excel.

2. Are there records of the species that the guzzlers were designed to supply water to? For example, bighorn sheep, desert tortoise, quail or multi-purpose?

Structures targeted to support Gambel's Quail, Cottontail Rabbits and Chukar.

3. Does NPS have previously recorded site data for any of the 133 guzzlers intended for evaluation?

There is no pre-site data known of.

4. Is a conditions assessment and treatment plan required for all 133 guzzlers, or only for the guzzlers evaluated as NRHP eligible?

Only for those evaluated as NRHP eligible.

5. Is there an existing PA or adopted programmatic approach relating to treatment of guzzlers within the Mojave National Preserve?

Small game guzzlers are addressed in the Mojave National Preserve Management Plan for Developed Water Sources and Environmental Assessment.

6. There is a page limit of 5 pages for the technical approach, but I do not see any page counts for the other required sections. Can you clarify if there is a desired page count for the other sections or in total?

No page limit specified for other sections of submitted quotes.

7. For the past performance - are references required with contact information, or solely project descriptions?

Provide contact information.