Solicitation_Questions_Answers_as_of_7-26-2024_0002.docx

140R4024R0014 – EBHD Utility Rehab Questions/Answers as of 7/26/2024

1. There are no details showing how to re-feed the existing panels in each Casita. Will it be up to the electrical contractor to determine the best way to re-feed each Casita? Please clarify.

ANSWER: Contractor to determine routing of conduit not shown on drawings per Specification Section 26 05 33 3.01B.1.

2. There is an existing overhead riser out of each Casita. Is this existing riser to be re-used to feed the Casita or do we install a new conduit through the wall and demolish the existing riser? Please clarify.

ANSWER: Contractor to demolish existing riser per Spec 26 05 04 1.04 D.2. Contractor to determine routing of conduit not shown on drawings per Spec Section 26 05 33 3.01B.1.

3. Sheet 24-D-60198. It appears that transformer T6 on panel D3A panel schedule is the same as transformer "Load Center: L3A on the same sheet. Is this correct?

ANSWER: Correct, panelboard D3A feeds L3A. Drawing 24-D-60198 stating, “Transformer T6” is incorrect, the correct drawing is the Single Line Diagram on drawing 24-D-60195.

4. Sheet 24-D-60201. There are two fixtures on the right-hand side of the sheet that are designated as D-series 0. On sheet 24-D-60203 these same fixtures are designated as D-series 1. Please clarify.

ANSWER: On Sheet 24-D-60203, the fixtures in question are D-Series 1. The symbols for those fixtures on sheet 24-D-60201 are mislabeled.

5. Sheet 24-D-60188. "Electrical Pad Schedule" These schedules are missing the length and width dimensions for all pads. Please clarify.

ANSWER: See Note 8. on drawing 24-D-60188

6. Sheet 24-D-60199. Feeder Number 33 shows going to Casita #17. Sheet 24-D-60139 does not show a Casita #17. Where is Casita #17 located?

ANSWER: See Drawing 24-512-60168 for Casita 17 location. Drawing 24-D-60139 is mislabeled: C-14 is a duplex style unit containing units C-14 and C-15, so C-16 is C-17.

7. Sheet 24-D-60205. Are the fiber conduits and pull boxes on the left-hand side of the sheet existing or are we to install new conduits and pull boxes? I do not see a fiber and conduit schedule for any new installation on the bid documents. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Contractor is to install new conduits and pull boxes, see Specification Section 27 05 43. Contractor is to determine preferred placement of pull boxes.

8. Will the new tanks have one inlet, one outlet, and one drain each like the existing tanks or are more or less connections required?

ANSWER: The tanks should have one inlet, one outlet, one overflow drain, and adhere to the AWWA Standard D100 - Welded Carbon Steel Tanks for Water Storage and Specification 33 16 20 - Steel Tanks.

9. Are there plans to improve the roads to allow equipment and truck access to the tank site?

ANSWER: As noted in Solicitation Amendment #1, the contractor would be responsible for the improvements to the access road.

10. Please clarify the requirements as to when the contractor must have the archeologist and historical architect on site.

ANSWER: As noted in Solicitation Amendment #1:

· Question was asked whether the Historical Architect would be required on-site 100% of the whole project, or just during the removal of the three water tanks.

Answer: Hannah Schechter responds it is required during the removal of the three water tanks. Spec Section 33 16 20, Steel Tanks, states prior to the removal of three steel water tanks, a digital photography package will be prepared by the on staff Architectural Historian, see 01 57 90 – Preservation of Historical and Archeological Data.

Spec Section 01 57 90 Preservation of Historical and Archaeological Data also indicates the need for an on staff Architectural Historian prior to project implementation for the removal of three 1950’s steel water tanks, a digital photography package will be prepared by the on staff Architectural Historian, see RSN 33 16 20-1.

Spec Section 01 57 90 Preservation of Historical and Archaeological Data also states the selected contractor shall develop a Discovery and Monitoring Plan to account for all ground disturbing activities of the proposed action in coordination with Bureau of Reclamation – Albuquerque Area Office archaeologist and in consultation with New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office. The section also indicates that all monitoring activities on state land shall be performed by an archeologist listed in the SHPO directory. This individual shall be on site and physically present on the ground immediately prior to and during all surface-disturbing actions to ensure site protection, avoidance of site deposits, identification of new cultural deposits and features or recovery of information from newly discovered cultural properties. [4.10.17.9 NMAC - N, 1/01/06].

There are also submittal requirements associated with the archeologist: RSN 01 57 90-1 Alternate use area or borrow area, RSN 01 57 90-2 Monitoring Plan, RSN 01 57 90-3 Weekly Reports, and RSN 01 57 90-4 Final Monitoring Report.

Hannah Schechter indicates the SHPO website has information regarding qualified personnel. The link to the SHPO website information is: https://www.nmhistoricpreservation.org/documents/shpo-directory.html.

11. Page 55 of the solicitation states ”offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.” Does mean the site visit is mandatory? If so, is there a minimum number of offers the Government must receive in order to make an award?

ANSWER: The site visit was not mandatory; however, provision 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995) – Alternate I (FEB 1995) states that clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. The Government requires at least one proposal that is technically acceptable and also fair and reasonable to allow for award.

12. Are all three tanks being taken offline to complete the installation of the new tanks or will the work need to be completed in stages?

ANSWER: The transition from the old tanks to the new tank shall be completed in stages to prevent water outages.

13. Please clarify the process should a historical curb or retaining get damaged during construction.

ANSWER: Specification Section 01 57 90, Preservation of Historical and Archaeological Data - Part 3.01 (A) The selected contractors shall develop a Discovery and Monitoring Plan to account for all ground disturbing activities of the proposed action in coordination with Bureau of Reclamation- Albuquerque Area Office archaeologist and in consultation with NMSHPO. This plan should include an avoidance and treatment plan to protect the stone walls and curbs from damage during the work.

14. Section L Schedule Paragraph c, The submitted construction schedule must include electronic copies of the .PDF Gantt Chart, the .XER schedule data file, and the .PLDF schedule layout file. Specification Section 01 32 10 1.04.A.1, Furnish database files in format compatible with Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Project Management or Microsoft Project. Is it acceptable submit the Gantt Chart in Microsoft Project .mpp in lieu of Primavera .xer and .PLDF?

ANSWER: The construction schedule shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions in Section L of the solicitation, meeting the requirements referenced in Specification Section 01 32 10. Microsoft Project will not be accepted in place of Primavera files.

15. In the Price Schedule, Line item # A-3 calls for Electrical Drawings and Data. Do we need to include any electrical engineered drawings better detailing what to do on this project?

ANSWER: Electrical Drawings shall be submitted in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 26. Electrical Drawings and Data that are required to be submitted are shown in Section 01 33 00 Table 01 33 00A- List of Submittals.