QA_09-24-2025a.pdf

OR NPS CRLA 2018(1)

Cleetwood Trail and Marina Improvements

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X I'd like to confirm the correct contact phone number for FHWA, as I am seeing multiple used in the RFP

For questions on this solicitation please use the following: 360.619.7520

8/21/2025

2 X Floating Docks are Specifies 50 PSF live Load which far Exceeds Industry Standard, Can this be Readjusted to 20 PSF or 30 PSF?

No change in the live loading specified, bid as shown

9/15/2025

3 X Are live load and Snow Load to be Considered Concurrent Loads for the Docks and Gangway.

Snowload is not considered concurrent with live load

9/15/2025

4 X

The listed requirements for Technical Evaluation Factor 1 are overly restrictive and will preclude some capable / qualified contractors from bidding on this opportunity. Please consider relaxing the requirements for Technical Evaluation Factor 1 by modifying the current requirement to meet all of the Construction Elements and Operational Elements with experience on previous projects. A suggestion might be to modify the language to ‘a minimum of six (6) of the Construction Elements and a minimum of four (4) of the Operational Elements are collectively represented.’

This will be addressed in Amendment A002.

Proposed subcontractors' experience may be used for Construction and Operational Elements. There will be no other changes at this time.

9/19/2025

5 X

The listed requirements for Technical Evaluation Factor 1 are overly restrictive and will preclude some capable / qualified contractors from bidding on this opportunity. Please consider relaxing the requirements for Technical Evaluation Factor 1 by reducing the project value required for Operational Element 3, ‘Performance heavily dependent on air support for delivery of equipment and materials’ to $1 million and remove the multi-year requirement

At this time, there are no changes. Please submit proposal accordingly.

9/19/2025

6 X

The listed requirements for Technical Evaluation Factor 1 are overly restrictive and will preclude some capable / qualified contractors from bidding on this opportunity. Please consider relaxing the requirements for Technical Evaluation Factor 1 by allowing subcontractors to carry the experience for the Construction Elements and Operational Elements.

This will be addressed in Amendment A002.

Proposed subcontractors' experience may be used for Construction and Operational Elements.

9/19/2025

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7 X

In the event that the Prime Contractor meets the General Requirements, all of the Operational Elements, and all but 1 of the Construction Elements, (specifically Construction Element Item 1), can this requirement be meet utilizing the experience of a Listed Qualified Subcontractor who would be performing that portion of the work?

This will be addressed in Amendment A002.

Proposed subcontractors' experience may be used for Construction and Operational Elements.

9/22/2025

8 X Can you provide a full prime bidders list for the above referenced project?

The Government does not provide this since bidders may obtain the Interested Vendors List (similar to prime bidder list) from sam.gov after linking their entity to their registration. If you are signed into SAM.gov with your registered entity and you cannot see the Interested Vendors List, you will need to be assigned the Contract Opportunities Administrator role for your entity in SAM.gov.

Link to Federal Help Desk on how to view and add your company to the Interested Vendor List:

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp/en/how-do-i-add-myself-to-the-interested-vendors-list?id=kb_article_v…

If you need additional assistance, you can reach the Federal Service Desk at 866-606- 8220.

9/22/2025

9 X

For the anchored wired mesh can you verify that two layers of mesh, DTWM and G65 mesh, are required for the Type II anchored area? Is there any offset of these meshes required?

No, we do not need a double twist wire mesh (DTWM) backing fabric in the Type II anchored wire mesh. Amendment A003 will address this.

9/22/2025

10 X

Are the trailside rockfall fence, anchored mesh and draped mesh liens shown on the topographic sheets anywhere? The line shapes, curves, etc are important for proper take-off.

No, they are not in the solicitation documents and will not be made available.

9/22/2025

11 X Would gunite be an accepted alternative to shotcrete provided the required specifications are met?

Please refer to Table 566-1 in Section 566 of the SCRs. Wet, wet (AE), and dry options are allowed for shotcrete mixtures.

9/24/2025

12 X

Is the contractor permitted to utilise small tractors/ ATVs and trailers for transporting materials, equipment and waste up and down the trail?

Yes 9/24/2025

13 X

Are all scaled rocks to be chased right down to the water’s edge, or completely removed from site? If not ,please advise under what circumstances and where they could be left on the slope.

Please refer to Subsection 623.02A(e) “Continue scaling until all unstable, loose, or detached rock inside the general scaling limits is disposed of in the location shown on the plans. Do not leave scaled debris in proposed construction areas.” Please also refer to Subsections 6.1.3 and 6.2.5.2 of Geotechnical Report 05-24 for additional information on reuse of scaled materials and the general approach to scaling, respectively. “In particular, large boulder-sized rocks that are firmly embedded into soil deposits and that are stable should be left in place, as the scaling of these rocks will create more soil erosion and slope instability.”

9/24/2025

14 X Please advise what is to be done with removed trees and vegetation that are not determined to become landscaping logs?

Blasting is not allowed in Crater Lake National Park. Blasting is allowed at Summit Quarry.

9/24/2025

15 X

I am enquiring to find out whether any contracting licence would be required to perform works as a subcontractor on the above-mentioned project?

The Government will not review contracting licenses, please refer to the State's requirement.

9/24/2025

16 X

If a subcontractor’s experience is used:

a.What documents must the subcontractor turn in to satisfy Technical Factor 1?

b.Does the proposed subcontractor need to have been the prime contractor on previous relevant work?

c.Does the same size standard sƟll apply to the previous relevant work?

a. Please refer to Page B-20, part b.

b. No, the subcontractor does not need to have been the prime.

c. No, we will not look at the size standard for previous relevant work.

9/24/2025

17 X Please clarify options available to the Contractor for disposal of excess soil generated from wall excavations?

The material may be reused, however the contractor is responsible for testing these materials and meeting the requirements as described in the applicable FP-14 sections prior to use. Excess and unsuitable material from structure excavations must be disposed of according to Subsection 209.03, which in turn refers to 204.14, which in turn refers to Subsection 203.05(a). “(a) Remove from project. Recycle or dispose of material legally off the project. Submit a statement documenting the nature and quantity of material processed or sold for recycling. Otherwise, submit a signed copy of the disposal agreement before disposal begins.”

9/24/2025

18 X Can the contractor side cast wall excavation spoils for permanent disposal?

No. See response to question #17 above. 9/24/2025

19 X

Due to the complex nature of this project, numerous logistical challenges, and continued clarification of bidder questions, please provide an extra month for this solicitation (i.e. please extend the bid date).

We will be extending the solicitation date by 30 days to 11/06/2025 1400 PST. This will be addressed in Amendment A004.

9/24/2025

20 X 6.Please consider bidding this project on a

Thursday or Friday and not a Monday. Mondays are difficult days to conduct bids.

We will be extending the solicitation date by 30 days to 11/06/2025 1400 PST. This will be addressed in Amendment A004.

9/24/2025

21 X

Is the FHWA Subcontracting Plan due at time of bid?

If not, when is it due?

Please refer to page A-6. Subcontracting plans are not due with the proposals submitted; only right before award.

9/24/2025