Att_08_140P8421Q0063_Site_Visit_Notes-Q-A_0001.pdf

Solicitation No. 140P8421Q0064, Attachment No. 08

SOLICITATION NO. 140P8421Q0063

MODERNIZE TELECOM FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE AT

MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT,

GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA,

MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

SITE VISIT – JUNE 14, 2021

SITE VISIT SUMMARY:

A site visit was conducted on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Participants met at the Main Parking Lot of Muir Woods, Muir Woods National Monument, 1 Muir Woods Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941. After participant sign in, a brief introductory meeting occurred, after which participants walked to the nearby work site.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RECEIVED TO DATE:

Q1: What are the normal operating hours of Muir Woods?

A1: The COVID-19 situation has changed normal operating hours, but traditionally they are as follows:

August 15 to September 25 the hours are 08:00-19:00 September 26 to October 31 the hours are 08:00 to 18:00 November 1 to January 30 the hours are 08:00 to 17:00

Q2: Where do we obtain the bid bond form for our bid? If project is awarded do you provide the Payment and Performance Bonds? Is there a bid package which has all applicable forms to submit?

A2: A complete bid package is available online. Here is the link: SAM.gov

Alternatively, visit www.sam.gov, click on Contract Opportunities, then enter 140P8421Q0063 in the Search Contract Opportunities search box, then click the magnifying glass button. The online posting of the opportunity should come right up.

Yes, a Bid Bond form is included in the bid package as an attachment. The Bid Bond would need to be included with your quote.

Yes, both performance and payment bonds would be required from the successful contractor within 10 days of award.

Q3: The 8x8x6 pull box at the administration building is too small to house the new fiber optic cabling being brought to all buildings. I believe you should replace with a 12x12x6 PVC or 18x18x6 PVC box as fiber optic cabling needs 8 times the diameter bending radius. 10 times is preferred.

A3: Yes, replacement of the existing pull box with the proper sized box is required.

Solicitation No. 140P8421Q0064, Attachment No. 08

Q4: As this fiber is loose tube Gel filled armored single mode fiber. I think a performance test that meets a minimum parameter would insure the fiber will operate adequately when put in use. I have attached a sample specification for your use. OTDR only tests for major problems with connectors and fiber. A fiber optic light source and power meter provides a performance specification for the fiber optic cabling after it is terminated.

A4: The specification attached to the solicitation states, “Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR): The OTDR shall be laser precision, ALT Inc MODEL 5200 LRFL, or equal." All “approved equal” requests shall be submitted for consideration and will be evaluated post-award.

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