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RFQ 140P8522Q0022

SOIL HAULING FOR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Questions and Answers

The following are questions and answers received during the RFQ:

1. Is this a brand-new contract or is there an incumbent performing these services?

a. Answer: This is a new service. There is not an incumbent.

2. Can the Site Superintendent act as the Quality Control Manager as well as the Site Safety Health Officer; one person wearing all three hats? Or will a separate QC Manager and Separate SSHO be required?

a. Answer: This is a service contract, not a construction contract. No Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, or Site Safety Health Officer is required by the contract.

3. Can you provide details about the government provided loader/bucket at Pothole Dome?

Notably, is the load the NPS wants to use is a combination bucket?

a. Answer: Wheel loader 2-2.5 Cubic Yards bucket, minimum 25,000 lbs, Volvo L70 or similar. We requested a clamshell bucket from the rental company; if none is available, we may have a standard bucket.

4. Will the government provide fuel for their loader that the contractor can use?

a. Answer: Yes, the government will provide fuel for the government-provided loader at Pothole Dome.

5. Has a transfer combination truck made the left turn at Curry 4-way this season?

a. Answer: Unknown at this time.