B12_Misc_Correspondence_Questions_and_Answers_WHIS_VC_Renovation_0001.pdf
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This is a Questions & Answers document for solicitation #140P8424R0016 regarding the renovation of the Visitors Center at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in California. The document addresses key contractor questions about licensing requirements, site conditions, and operational details.
The Q&A clarifies that while a California Contractor License is not required, contractors with valid state licenses will receive more favorable ratings. It provides details about underground conduit conditions, confirms no species/resource concerns along the electrical trenching route, and addresses security considerations by allowing camera installation behind security fencing. The document specifies that the park will handle removal of merchandise and supplies, and addresses concerns about potential bedrock during excavation, noting the area is likely mostly fill with possible sandstone that should not be difficult to trench. Regarding power supply, contractors are advised to utilize existing electrical service initially and may need to provide generators for temporary power, as no temporary power source will be available from NPS. The document includes several photos showing underground conduit details with sunlight-resistant piping.
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Renovate Visitors Center Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Questions and Answers Solicitation #140P8424R0016
1. Is the CA Contractor License a requirement?
No. Offerors (and any proposed subcontractors) who possess a current and valid State License applicable to the work they will be performing on this project will be more favorably rated.
2. Are there photos of the conduit under the road?
Please see photos below.
3. Who is the project contact at PG&E?
Ed Normand, 530-246-6559-office, EIN1@PGE.COM
4. Are there species or resource concerns along the electrical trenching route?
No.
5. Who will move the stuff out of the VC and storage area?
Merchandise and park supplies and materials will be removed by the park.
6. There could possibly be some vandalism/ theft issues. Can we install cameras behind our security fencing to deter potential issues? We will include signs on the fencing to notify the park and the general public.
Yes
7. Section 01 1000 1.9.A. indicates no soils report is available for the project. As the specifications call for performing underground excavation and trenching for new utility work, there are unknown conditions that may exist such as bedrock that would create additional costs outside of the contracted amount to perform required work. Can a rate be provided for additional labor and materials outside of contract if discovered/required?
The road prism and parking area for the VC are built on a cut / fill profile, so the material adjacent to the road is likely to be mostly fill and not go over bedrock. If rock is encountered it is likely to be sandstone and not too difficult to trench.
8. As upgrading the main electrical service to the Visitor Center is part of the contracted scope, will a temporary power source be available and accessible for the prime and its subcontractors upon commencement of services to be performed through the duration of the project?
There is no temporary power source available from the NPS. The lights in the restrooms in the building run entirely on the PV panels on the roof and a battery in the plumbing chase, so they are not grid tied. Contractor should probably try use the existing electrical service as long as possible and then may need to use generators or some portable source of temporary power.
mailto:EIN1@PGE.COM
9. For Factor 3 - Past Performance, can we submit recently completed PPQs with similar format that were filled out for other bids, or is it mandatory to have the reference complete a new submission using the format provided in this solicitation?
Yes, you may submit recently completed PPQ’s.
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