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Questions and Answers Solicitation No. 140P8125B0011

LAKE Replace & Construct Fencing Parkwide July 2, 2025

Questions Group 1

1. Will mods be accepted for lengths of fencing repairs that were not estimated in the specs?

• This is a firm-fixed price requirement. Therefore, the contractor bears the responsibility of their own cost experience. Request for change orders will need to be submitted to the contracting officer post award and a scope analysis will need to be conducted before the contracting officer decides whether the change was within scope or out of scope of the contract.

2. Can work start later in the year to avoid the heat?

• Yes, the onsite work can be started later; however, all work must be completed within the period of performance

3. Can you provide the specific length of fence at the Cottonwood lagoons that is proposed as new?

• 412 ft.

4. Does the soil from excavation for new fence posts need to be removed from site?

• No, can be distributed evenly around site.

5. Vegetation inside of and along fencing, will this need to be removed and hauled off site?

• If absolutely necessary, vegetation may only be removed along fence line and no more than 5’ from either side of fence. Any removed vegetation will need to be hauled off site and properly disposed of. Unless causing damage to existing fence, Vegetation along existing fence lines that need repair are not to be disturbed. All endangered plants are not to be disturbed.

Questions Group 2

1. Can you provide as-builts of the sites to clear any potential conflicts in fence foundations with underground utilities.

• As-builts, if available, can be provided to awarded contractor.

2. Please confirm the fence type is chain-link with top tension wire, bottom rail, and double barbed wire. Please confirm the required fabric width.

• Chain link detail has been added to the specifications. See page 83 of 85 for the requested detail.

3. Where existing fences are being removed and replaced, is there a requirement to provide

LAKE Replace & Construct Fencing Parkwide July 2, 2025 overnight site security or temporary fence?

• There is no requirement to provide overnight site security or temporary fence. All project locations are signed as off-limits to the public.

4. There are discrepancies between the specifications, layout drawings, and the schedule of values. Which document takes precedence?

• The order of precedence in sealed bidding is located in FAR 52.214-29.

5. When evaluating existing fence conditions, what qualifies as damage requiring repair for fence posts, fabric, gates, mechanisms, and accessories? Additionally, how is a repair defined, does it constitute full replacement of the damaged component, or are partial or in-place repairs acceptable?

• Damage to gates is constituted as any portion of fencing that is bent, broken, disassembled, or any otherwise section of fence that is not in a new or like-new condition excluding weathering. A repair is any sufficient repair or replacement of existing fence to return it to new or like-new condition. In addition, see FAR 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship for additional details.

6. Clarification on section 017419-3.2 Salvaging demolition waste, is the expectation to reuse as much of the removed material as possible? Please clarify the intent regarding salvaged items.

• No removed fencing is expected to be reused. Section has been revised to provide clarification. All waste/damaged fence to be removed properly off site. In addition, see FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities for additional details.

7. Are ground rods required for new fence install? Please provide specifications for ground rods frequency, including any required testing or certification procedures.

• No.

8. Are there required sequences for site work?

• No.

9. Can crews work simultaneously at multiple locations?

• Yes.

10. Any upcoming events or closures that affect access?

• None other than regular federal holidays.

11. Are there any geotechnical reports that show existing site conditions?

• No.

LAKE Replace & Construct Fencing Parkwide July 2, 2025

12. Are erosion control or backfill measures needed? The bid documents state there is areas to be filled with granular, can this be quantified prior to bid day? Where are these located?

• No erosion control during construction is required. Backfill measures are required as well as a new corrugated metal culvert. Design, location, and materials have been added to the specifications. See page 80-82 for associated details.

13. Are there any access restrictions for trucks or equipment?

• No.

14. Is there a detail sheet for the vehicle and pedestrian gates?

• Detail sheet for gates has been added to specifications. See page 84 of 85 for requested details.

Question Group 3

1. Will the use of ProjectTeam be required for submittals and administration of the project (QC Daily’s, submittals, RFI’s, etc…) ?

• ProjectTeam will not be a requirement for this project.

2. If so, will the contractor be required to purchase their own license for ProjectTeam and then invite the NPS staff or will the NPS license be used instead and with invitations issued to the Contractor user(s)?

• Contractor is not required to offer ProjectTeam or other similar administration service.

3. At the Las Vegas Bay sewage Treatment lagoons it was noted that in order to adequately repair the perimeter fence it would be necessary to place and recompact fill at/under the fence line to make effective repairs and it was noted that in order to prevent it from re-occurring replacement of the fully plugged culvert running under the fence would also be required. What size culvert and how many feet will be required and can existing native earthen material from inside the fence perimeter be utilized for salvage, placement and compaction of the eroded area(s) or will imported material be required?

• Please see pages 80-82 of the amended specifications for the details regarding the addition of a culvert to pass under the fencing at the Las Vegas Bay sewage lagoons.

4. Since it was unfeasible to visit all noted repair sites and hence determine the extent of the required repairs it was noted by Lake Mead personnel that photographs of all required fence line requiring repairs could be made available prior to the bid date in order for bidders to make a proper evaluation of the extent of fence and gate repairs

LAKE Replace & Construct Fencing Parkwide July 2, 2025 at each location. Will the Government make these photos available prior to the bid date? No such amendment has been forthcoming since the site visit.

• Photos will be made available prior to the bid due date.

5. If the photographs cannot be provided are there specific arrangements to be made in order for prospective bidders to be able to access all required repair footage since some of these locations areas are behind locked NPS gates?

• if the photographs provided are insufficient, submit an RFI by 7/9/2025, providing rationale on why the photos are insufficient and the contracting officer may decide to hold a second site visit date. If the contracting officer decides to hold a second site visit date, it will be advertised via an amendment.

6. Based on the premise that the above questions all require answers to adequately prepare a properly responsive bid, can the due date for bids be extended accordingly with the answers to the above questions?

• Yes, bid due date will be extended.

***Note. Some clause references are provided above. However, the contractor shall adhere to all clauses and provisions in the contract. In this Q&A, referencing the regulation does not indemnify a contractor from liability to follow all the required clauses in the contract.