140R1023B0001_Final_Bid_Questions_0003.pdf

# Contractor Question Government Answer

1 Solicitation 140R1023B0001 is a native american set-aside? Non-native owned firms shouldn't bid?

No, 140R1023B0001 is not a native american set-aside, it is a Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). Bidders must meet this requirement in order to be considered responsive.

How often will Environmental Awareness Meetings be held, and who will be required to attend these meetings?

See revised spec change 01 31 19-3 - 1.05 A,3.a Environmental Awareness Meetings and Trainings.

3 Please confirm the load rating for hauling over the top of the dam.

See Specification 01 55 00 - Vehicular Access and Parking, section 3.05 and section 3.05.G.

4 What are the tree processing requirements? Species, diameter length? See Specification 31 13 13 - Remove and Salvage Trees

Regarding the extent of the 4” gravel surface restoration shown on 33-D-61627. Please confirm that this is to be completed as shown on the plans after construction in this phase is complete.

Yes, as indicated in Note 2 of drawing 33-D-61627, gravel shall be placed at construction completion for restoration of the existing access roads used during construction. "During construction" specifically refers to this phase of the project.

Line 17 on the bid schedule – please confirm that the placement of 3940 cubic yards of gravel is the estimated quantity required to complete the access road restoration after construction and that no subgrade work is required.

The estimated gravel surfacing quantity of 3,940 cubic yards includes gravel surfacing required for contractor use areas, existing roads, and the new road that will be constructed as part of this contract.

7 Is a second site visit possible? No, the Government will not hold an additional site visit.

Spec 53 10 00, 1.01.2: Offerors are encouraged to obtain their own geologic samples. Shall GCs employ the Geologist for this project?

Government contractors shall provide geologist as they deem necessary. Per Spec 53 10 00 Geological Investigations

Spec 31 02 10, 1.02.B and 1.03.A.d calls for fish screens. Spec 01 57 60, 3.01.A.1 & 2 calls for a qualified bird biologist. Spec 51 00 80, page 9 (4.2.2 Aquatic Ecosystems and Aquatic Special Status Species, page 9/52) calls for a Biologist as well working closely with local authorities. Does GC have to provide Fish and Bird Biologist?

Contractor is responsibly for providing a qualified bird biologist as needed per the specifications.

What should contractors do in the case of having surplus fill? Does the government have a stockpile location, or shall surplus fill be removed from the site and disposed?

Surplus fill shall be stockpiled on site at location determined by COR. Per See drawing 33-D-61622

Since email bids will not be accepted, will the government allow hand-delivery of proposals, or will bids need to be delivered via commercial carrier?

Yes hand-delivered bids are acceptable per 52.214-5 Submission of Bids. Please follow paragraphs (a), (1) and (2) of this provision if hand-delivering the bid.

12 Will any specific base access need to be obtained to hand-deliver bids? No, specific base access does not need to be obtained to hand deliver bids.

Please confirm that bids are to be delivered to the following address: Bureau of Reclamation

1150 N. Curtis Road, Ste. 100 Boise ID 83706-1234

Yes, please address them to the Contract Specialist, Michael Naseath and Contracting Officer, Lance Fleming.

140R1023B0003 Kachess Dam Modification Phase 1 - Site Preparation

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