140R1023B0001_Q_A_4-5-2023_0001.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers related to solicitation number 140R1023B0001 from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation for site preparation work at Kachess Dam in Washington state. The work includes tree clearing, access road construction, and preparation of contractor use areas to support future dam modification work. Key details include confirmation that bid dates are in Mountain time, clarification that an Alaska Native Corporation can qualify as an Indian Economic Enterprise for the set-aside, and confirmation that the government will designate archaeological monitors while not requiring contractor-provided archaeologists. Safety and environmental monitoring requirements are also addressed.
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# Contractor Question Government Answer
I'd like to confirm whether the bid date on the Solicitation is PDT or MDT? The site visit is listed in PDT but on the SAM.gov site the bid date is in MDT.
The dates and times in block 10 of the SF-1442 are accurate. The time in block 13 of the SF-1442 shall be recognized as Mountain Daylight Time.
Is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) considered the same Indian
Small Business (ISBEE)?
Bidders should see section I.37 WBR 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (Feb 2021) for IEE representation requirements.
The provision defines IEE and ISBEE at DIAR 1480.201.
The specifications identify it as set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. The specifications identify it as set-aside for
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.
Is there a Department of the Interior database that I need to be registered in to meet this requirement or is it serf-certifying in the bid documents??
In accordance with DIAR 1480.801(b). A bidder must certify it meets the definition of Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) by fulfilling the requirement at I.37 WBR 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (Feb
2021). In a future amendment, Reclamation will move I.37. 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (Feb 2021) into Section K.
Representations and Certifications. It will be provided as Full Text, and all bidders should meet the provision requirement.
Assuming qualified, will the Government allow the site
Superintendent and QCS to be the same person?
Yes
Is a separate safety (SSHO) individual required on-site full time or can the Super, QCS and SSHO be one individual?
Bidders should review Spec Section 01 35 30 Contractor's Onsite Safety Personnel for qualifications and other requirements. The spec section does not restrict the contractor from multi-role responsibilities.
The solicitation is unclear as to whom will pay for the Archaeological
Monitoring Services. Will this be funded by the Offeror or by the government?
Bidders should see 01 57 90-3 1.06. Reclamation will designate a Lead Archaeological Monitor. The contractor will not be responsible for providing archaeologists.
Are Offerors expected to maintain dedicated staff for Air Quality &
Environmental Monitoring for the full duration of the project?
Air Quality and Environmental Monitoring must be performed routinely per the applicable Air Quality Permit for the full duration of the project during onsite work. Dedicated staff is required onsite as necessary to fulfill all environmental permits and approved plans
How often will Environmental Awareness Meetings be held, and who will be required to attend these meetings?
A specification change will be forthcoming in an upcoming amendment.
Will the government allow the onsite Superintendent to also perform the duties of onsite Safety and Health Professional?
Bidders should review Spec Section 01 35 30 Contractor's Onsite Safety Personnel for qualifications and other requirements. The spec section does not restrict the contractor from multi-role responsibilities. Bidders should also review the clause at I.100. 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr
1984).
Do you anticipate the need for commercial divers for any portion of this project?
No
140R1023B0003 Kachess Dam Modification Phase 1 - Site Preparation
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SF 1442 provides for a 90-day acceptance period although the NTP is anticipated for 5/1/2023. If 90 days, plus award and pre-construction submittals, this will be a 2024 season project. Will the Government allow for 450 day completion period if the award is delayed past 5/1/2023? This will allow for summer work in 2024.
SF-1442 Block 13d. 90 day requirement is for prices offerd in Section B. This requirement is not related to the clause at F.1. 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984).
12 Will the Government allow for bids to be emailed?
No, section L does not allow for emailed bids. Bidders should follow the bidding instructions contained in section L Instructions, Conditions, and
Notices to Offerors.
Since the solicitation is an IFB, will the Government establish a call in phoneline for the actual bid opening results at 1:00 PM?
Yes the government will provide call in information via solicitation amendment once Q&A is closed.
The site visit is currently scheduled for 7 April. As this is Good
Friday, will the government consider moving the site visit date to 6 April?
No the government pre bid site visit remains unchanged.
The specifications included for this project appear to encompass the second phase of work as well. Are all submittals referred to in the specifications required under this project, or will some be removed as not relevant due to their association to phase two?
Yes, all submittals at 01 33 00 are for this project.
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