QA_04-20-2020.pdf

AZ NPS PP GRCA 2019(2)

Pavement Preservation Grand Canyon

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X

I noticed this solicitation indicated that it is being solicited under MATOC. Just confirming, since it doesn’t specifically state it… Does that mean that only contractors with a current, active MATOC contract may submit a proposal for this solicitation?

See Notice to Bidders, this solicitation may only be bid on by MATOC contract holders.

3/27/2020

2 X Are there snow poles located within the project work area?

The Park does have snow poles along some routes so we encourage you to conduct site visits where possible.

Some areas may not be currently accessible; which we tried to address when we did a Presolicitation of this Project.

3/27/2020

3 X

Are the limited work hours identified in Subsection 108 for all activities of the entire project (including parking lot striping prior to opening to traffic) or is the intent of this subsection for mainline operations only?

Yes. Specific work hour limitations are shown in Subsection 108.01, and this Subsection also says to limit work according to Section 156 which also has specific work hour limitations.

3/27/2020

4 X Does this solicitation include the Clause for HUBZone Price Evaluation Factor?

The price evaluation factor isn’t included in MATOC solicitations as MATOC is fair opportunity where the price evaluation applies to full and open competition.

3/31/2020

5 X

Can you clarify whether the restrictions on section 108 (page E23 and E‐24) para. (j) and (k) pertain to microsurfacing and chip seal only or to all work including crack sealing, crack filling, patch paving and concrete repairs?

The restrictions shown in Subsections 108.01(j) and (k) pertains to all work for the applicable routes identified.

3/31/2020

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6 X

Does the Park have a way to identify the snow pole locations (map, GPS coordinates, etc) or will it be the Contractor's responsibility to identify the locations on the project?

No. We encourage you to conduct site visits where possible to identify snow pole locations. Some areas may not be currently accessible; which we tried to address when we did a Presolicitation of this Project.

4/2/2020

7 X Are tabs acceptable for temporary striping to open a parking lot to public access?

In accordance with Subsection 635.13 and 635.13A, Vehicle Positioning Guides may be substituted for temporary pavement markings.

4/2/2020

8 X

To clarify Routes 0262, 0204, 0923, 0988 allow for 24‐hour closures. Can the Contractor work outside of the 7am‐6pm work hours and/or perform night work within the 24‐hour closure?

In accordance with Subsection 108.01(e), coordinate and obtain approval from the CO before performing work outside of the specified work window.

4/2/2020

9 X Due to the park closure, are site visits allowed at this time?

This has been addressed under Amendment A001.

4/7/2020

10 X Due to the Covid‐19 pandemic, will the Government delay the bid opening?

The government has no intention of delaying the bid opening at this time.

4/7/2020

11 X

With the quarantine, will FHWA still be accepting updates via fax to submitted bids? Is there a change in protocol contractors need to know?

Yes. There is no change to this protocol at this time, see Page A‐2 of the Notice to Bidders.

4/13/2020

12 X

Per 108.01(c) use “continuous feed micro surfacing equipment according to section 409.”

Will FHWA allow truck‐mount spreaders to eliminate mobilization of additional equipment?

Use equipment that meets the requirements of Subsection 108.01(c) and Section 409. REVISED RESPONSE: We have received your question, and a response is forthcoming.

4/14/2020 REVISED

RESPONSE DATE

4/15/2020

13 X

It appears for pay item 63503‐0700 Temprary Traffic Control, Pavement Markings only 1 coat is considered. We feel it is not enough quantity since multiple coats will be needed.

1. After striping removal

2. After Surface treatment

3. After fog seal on chip seal routes.

Please reconsider quantity and clarify.

Bid according to the quantities shown in the bid schedule.

4/14/2020

14 X

Per spec page E‐46 in the table, 4th row down 1st column, it states route 0923. The Street listing does not have this route listed. Please clarify if route 0929 was meant to be listed?

This has been addressed under Amendment A002.

4/14/2020

15 X

Type II micro surfacing in parking lots: To what extent will turning tire movements causing dislodging of fresh micro surfacing to be repaired i.e. what repairs will be expected and to what extent of the damage caused by turning tires. Example: Fresh micro surfacing mix dislodged to existing pavement, or halfway dislodged , slight tire marks.

See Subsections 409.09, 409.10, and 409.11.

4/15/2020

16 X Is rolling micro surfacing required on all pavement surfaces, main two lanes roads?

See Subsection 409.10. 4/15/2020

17 X

Page E‐9 Other Contracts awarded or planned.

Any schedule of start and completion dates for this work? What part of option X is the waterline project located? Route 426, Maswick Lodge project, what is the scope of this work?

No additional information will be provided, bid according to the solicitation documents.

4/15/2020

18 X

Will the park service have a use for the chip seal aggregate that will be swept off and if so, the location? Is the contractor required to haul off site?

In accordance with the last sentence of FP‐ 14 Subsection 407.10, dispose of material according to Subsections 203.05(a) and (d).

19 X Route 0012 South Entrance Road, to be performed at night, what are the hours allowed for this phase of work?

See Subsection 156.08 of FP‐14. 4/15/2020

20 X Does this project have an asphalt adjustment clause? Escalation/De‐Escalation?

There are no clauses for asphalt adjustments, escalation/de‐escalation.

4/15/2020

21 X Can the name of the COR assigned to this project be provided prior to bid?

This information will not be provided. 4/15/2020

22 X

Page E‐46 Accommodate traffic within park as follows: 3 Separate 24‐hour closures; no more than one closure within a 7‐day window. 1 shift per week? Asphalt Patching = 1 shift; Crack Seal = 1 shift; Surfacing = 1 shift; 1st Striping = 1 shift; and 2nd striping = 1 shift. It will take 5 shift, or weeks as I interrupt the information.

Bid according to the solicitation documents. 4/15/2020

23 X If (2) TCS is needed while working in both Base Bid and Option X concurrently, how many will be paid for in a 24‐hour period, 1 or 2?

FP‐14 Subsection 156.09 says to provide a traffic control supervisor, not two.

Therefore only a single traffic control supervisor will be paid for.

4/15/2020

24 X

During the Micro night work on South Entrance Road. If other work is performed during the day, will they pay the TCS per 12 hour shift or will they only pay 1 TCS for a 24 hour shift?

Traffic Control Supervisor is being paid by the day according to the bid schedule. See FP‐14 Subsection 109.02(d).

4/15/2020

25 X

Page F‐10 Asphalt pavement crack sealing and filling: Vacuum sweep surface 3 days prior to starting work? This can’t be performed the day of the operation?

Follow the requirements of Subsection 414.05.

4/15/2020

26 X Page F‐10 Asphalt pavement crack sealing and filling: Are the cracks required to be routed prior to filling or sealing?

See the first sentence of FP‐14 Subsection 414.04.

27 X

Per 108.01(c) use “continuous feed micro surfacing equipment according to section 409.”

Will FHWA allow truck‐mount spreaders to eliminate mobilization of additional equipment?

This has been addressed under Amendment A003.

4/16/2020

28 X

Thank you for the clarification to Bidder Question 27; however, it is still stated in Subsection 409.05. Is the continuous feed micro surfacing equipment still required or does Amendment A003 eliminate the requirement regardless?

This has been addressed under Amendment A004.

4/20/2020