240417_EDA PROJECT #05-01-06143_Addendum 1, Responses to Questions - FINAL.pdf

Addendum 1: Responses to Questions for Fiber Construction and

Materials, Cortez to Towaoc – RFP EDA#05-01-06143

Question 1: What are the specifications of the 288 cables?

Response: While we do not specify a particular manufacturer/part number we do request something materially similar to the following: Single Jacket/Single Armor, Gel-

Free, Stranded Loose Tube, Singlemode G.652.D and G.657.A1, Feet jacket marking, Black jacket color

Question 2: What are the tracer wire requirements?

Response: Tracer wire is required, 12 AWG, copper clad steel core is preferred

Question 3: What are the acceptable materials for the 24 x 26 x 24 HH's?

Response: Polymer Concrete is preferred over HDPE, availability notwithstanding

Question 4: Is CDOT requiring a Traffic Control Point-Man and 3rd Party TC Inspector?

Response: CDOT has not yet signaled a requirement to utilize Point-Man. We expect a

TCS will be required for all work within CDOT rights-of-way

Question 5: Can we use aerial along HWY 160/491?

Response: No

Question 6: What is the process for handling cultural resources?

Response: THPO surveys have been completed for the proposed alignment and no concerns were identified. Standard Operating Procedure will require immediate stop-work and notification of the project managers if cultural artifacts or remains are encountered, which is entirely plausible given the location of the project.

Question 7: Is there a percentage of tribal labor required?

Question 8: What is the procedure for rock-adder verification?

Response: Rock-adder. prevalence and type of rock were established by our engineering firm based on USGS desktop surveys. Verification may come in the form of bore-logs, recorded pressures, and photographic evidence.

Question 9: What are the restoration and revegetation requirements?

Response: Restoration and Revegetation within CDOT should follow CDOT standards pursuant 2 CCR 601-18, particularly section 3.4.8 generally summarized as brought to pre-construction or better conditions. Estimates have been provided on page 193 of the RFP with details on page 194.

Question 10: Are we expected to splice?

Response: Yes, splicing should be included in the responses for both bills of materials

Question 11: How do we access tribal lands?

Response: The winning bidder will be required to complete a crossing permit for each vehicle and obtain identification cards for each individual working within tribal lands. The costs are $10 per ID card. An escort is required for access without a crossing permit.

Question 12: What is the scope for the engineering as-builts?

Response: Vendor shall provide splice-sheets, bore-logs, and shapefiles of the final placement of facilities.

Question 13: Who is responsible for obtaining the necessary permits?

Response: The winning bidder will be responsible for obtaining permits. Our team will provide permit-ready prints, to include plan and profile meeting SUE QL A standards, where required.

Question 14: Should freight be included in the pricing?

Response: Freight should be included, please use the "Other" category to capture

Question 15: Is there a pricing document that should be followed?

Response: Please refer to the RFP, section 3.0.2, pages 22 and 23 for the template.

Question 16: Can we have materials delivered to the tribe?

Response: Delivery can be arranged however storage is not guaranteed. Storage options need to be negotiated with the Tribe on an individual basis. Additional storage locations exist in nearby Cortez.

Question 17: Is there a list of local subcontractors that meet the desired diversity goals?

Question 18: Is there a T.E.R.O tax?

Response: All T.E.R.O fees, except for the $10 I.D. Card fee required for each individual, have been waived by tribal resolution.

Question 19: What percent of the installation is on tribal land?

Response: The Towaoc to Public Works segment, located on tribal property, accounts for

28% of the project total footage. The remaining segment is outside tribal boundaries.

Question 20: Does this project require section 3 compliance?