QandA_07-27-2026.pdf

Project No.MT FLAP BLACKF 12(1) & MT NP GLAC 12(2)

Project FLAP & FLTP Rehabilitation of Two Medicine Road

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X

Would FHWA consider extending the fixed completion date to 11/24/27 to give us more time finalizing work, cleanup, and de-mob after paving is completed?

The Govenement will extend the fixed completion date to 11/12/2027 (NOT

11/24/2026) in Amendment A001.

7/2/26

2 X

The closest available aggregate source to the project does not meet source quality standards on a couple metrics. Would FHWA consider relaxing the soundness of course aggregate standard to 25% loss? Would FHWA consider relaxing the LL standard to 35?

No. Please bid per the solicitation documents.

7/15/26

3 X

SCR 637.02 states that residential housing units need to be on site no later than 14 days before starting construction. Currently I am being told those units are 12-16 weeks out. With NTP on

09/14/26 we don’t think its possible to have the units on site 14 days prior to construction.

Would FHWA please remove that requirement?

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002. The intent is to have the residential housing in place 14-days prior to the start of the 2027 on-site construction season.

7/15/26

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4 X

Please clarify SCR 108.01(a)(1) “Suspend work between Appistoki creek bridge and Two

Medicine General Store between September 7 and May 25 (dates inclusive);” Is the intent to perform all work in this area between May 25, 2027 and September 7, 2027? It seems like it would be more appropriate to perform this work before Memorial Day or after Labor Day to limit the construction impacts.

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002. SCR 108.01(a)(1) “Suspend work between Appistoki creek bridge and Two

Medicine General Store between

September 7 and May 25 (dates inclusive);”

will be removed from this section.

7/15/26

5 X Are there monthly rental fees for the lots where the residential housing units are to be located?

Per the NPS, the monthly rental fee for one trailer lot is $281.03/month.

7/16/26

6 X

I hope day is going well. We are in the process of making a bonding request, is there a range or estimated construction budget that could be used for this purpose?

The price range of the project work is between $10,000,000 and

$20,000,000. Please refer to page A-6 of the

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

7/20/26

7 X

Amendment #2 changed section 104.08.a.2 to allow hauling per MDT regulations. Can you clarify what will be considered "high traffic periods" that are still restricted?

The requirement to comply with MDT regulations for weight and size restrictions has not changed. High traffic periods on

Two Medicine Road are expected to be infrequent, limited to extraordinary circumstances that the CO may recognize in the field. This requirement only applies to over-width and/or over-length vehicles.

7/20/26

8 X

Hauling oversized construction equipment and or material loads on highway 49 from intersection of Highway 89 to intersection of

Two Medicine Road is dangerous, due to steepness of grade, narrow road, sharp corners, etc. And, hauling on hiway 49 from intersection of highway 2 at Two Medicine requires passing under an arch style bridge with only 12ft8in clearance in center of arch. Heavy haul of equipment under this bridge is nearly impossible. Will the gov't pay for additional traffic control to allow for unloading of heavy equipement, passing equipment under arch bridge, reloading, surface repair, etc?

No. Please bid per the solicitation documents.

7/20/26

9 X Are offerors required to submit any C - pages with their offer?

Yes, Page C-115. 7/20/26

10 X Please confirm that this solicitation requires a hard copy, mailed submission.

Hard copy submission is required. Please refer to page A-2a of the Invitation for Bids

(IFB)

7/20/26

11 X

Is it safe to assume we would be able to re-use all culvert excavation as backfill or will we need to import culvert backfill per FP-24 requirements?

Bid per the solicitation documents. Meet FP-

24 specifications for culvert backfill material.

7/22/26

12 X

Are there any specific material requirements for the Soil, Erosion Control, Fiber Rolls for Lines

A0140, A0160, & A0200? Will standard 9” straw wattles with photodegradable net suffice?

Bid per the solicitation documents. Erosion control specification and allowable materials are found in Section 157 and

Section 713.12 of the Standard

Specifications for Construction of Roads and

Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-

24).

7/23/26

13 X

Section 637.02 states that facilities and services are to be installed in the Glacier National Park

St. Mary’s NPS Housing Area at existing trailer sites identified by the CO (approximate coordinates: 48.87372, -113.42634).

However, when we enter these coordinates into

Google Earth, they point to a location on

Moccasin Flat Road where we do not see any existing trailers or trailer-related improvements.

Could you please provide the site address or indicate the location on a map where the new facilities are to be installed?

Additionally, please let us know whether the site is currently served by utilities, including a septic system that can be connected to, power, water, internet, or any other existing services.

The correct location is 103 Hudson Bay

Road. (LAT: 48.737268, LONG: -

113.427415). The site has septic and water services, as well as electricity through

Glacier Co-op.

7/23/26

14 X

Per 107.01C The Government will issue a

Contract Modification to the contractor to pay the actual, documented fees required to be paid to the Blackfeet Nation. Would FHWA please clarify if TERO and IOS fees need to be added to contractors bid at bid time? Or will this be added on top of contractors bid price after bidding?

The TERO and IOS fees do not need to be added to the contractor's bid at bid time.

FHWA will issue a Contract Modification after award and these two fees will be calculated based on a percentage of the low bidder's offered price for work on the

Blackfeet Reservation.

7/23/26

15 X What is the GPM of the water source at the general store?

This information is unavailable. If water is needed it must be drawn from the lake or stream using a pump after review by NPS staff and the CO.

7/23/26

16 X

SCR’s 156.03 states between September 8th to

December16th and April 1st to May 22nd the road may be closed but the contractor will need to accommodate Park Admin, tribe representatives, NPS concessionaires, and DSC

Utility Contractor traffic with 30 minute delays.

Can FHWA provide the anticipated density of this traffic during these times?

During these timeframes, traffic is expected to be less than 100 vehicles per day.

7/23/26

17 X

Is the contractor required to remove the existing overhead power lines after underground completion or will that be the responsibility of Glacier Electric?

Glacier Electric will remove the existing overhead power lines and poles after underground completion. Not part of this project.

7/23/26

18 X

The contract allows for full closure from

September 8th to December 16th 2026 allowing administrative travel. Would FHWA allow this same closure in 2027 to facilitate paving?

No, bid per the solicitation documents. 7/23/26

19 X

The cable for the electrical work comes in 2500’ rolls. The spacing on the enclosures is between

650’-1100’ with most being about 1000’. This causes a significant amount of waste for expensive cable with long lead times. Would

FHWA consider changing the spacing on the enclosures to limit cable waste?

No, bid as per the solicitation documents. 7/23/26

20 X

Additionally to procure this much cable we are being told by suppliers might not be available until later 2027. Would FHWA please extend contract time into mid 2028?

No, the FCD will not be extended. 7/23/26

21 X

The detail on sheet H-9 only shows 2 LBC-3’s per enclosure but there needs to be 3. Would

FHWA please clarify this detail?

This will be addressed in Amendment A003.

Glacier Electric CO-OP will supply and install all electrical conductor hardware (elbows and LBC's). Relevant items will be removed from the plan sheet's informational quantities on Sheet H.1.

7/23/26

22 X What is the color for the Item 61001-0600 –

Sidewalk, exposed Aggregate Colored Concrete?

See SCR 601.03 for the color requirements. 7/24/26

23 X To what depth should the exposure be?

See FP-24 Section 552.12(c)(4). The depth is not directly specified, but the construction method is described.

7/24/26

24 X Is there an approved concrete mix design and by whom?

See FP-24 Subsection 610.03, which directs to Section 60.

7/24/26

25 X We respectfully request a one-week extension to the bid date.

The bid opening date will not be extended.

Please bid per the solicitation documents.

7/24/26

26 X Will there be a government testing trailer available to use for this project?

Yes a government testing trailer is available to use for this project? Contractor to pick up and return it to Kalispell.

7/27/26

27 X

Since the gravel needed for the leveling course is incidental to full-depth reclamation will we need to provide weight tickets for this material?

Bid per solicitation documents. The quantities of crushed aggregate for full depth reclamation work are an estimate provided for information. The bid item is measured in square yards. Conform to the accepted mix design for full depth reclamation and achieve the designed line and grade of the road.

7/27/26

28 X

In the bid form Unclassified Borrow is measured by the ton. Does the contractor need to provide weight tickets for this material? If so would the government consider changing the unit of measurement to CY’s?

Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

29 X

FP-24 157.18 states remaining portion of Fiber

Rolls will be paid upon removal or at final acceptance. Will FHWA want the fiber rolls left in place for this project or removed?

Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

30 X Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

Bid per solicitation documents – See SCR

Section 153 and FP-24.

7/27/26

31 X

Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

No, bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

32 X Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.

There was no site visit; therefore, no attendee sign-in sheet.

7/27/26

33 X Does this project require phasing?

Bid per solicitation documents. SCR Division

100 presents work suspensions and allowable work periods

7/27/26

34 X

Is there a bulk water fill i.e. a hydrant or water source we can pump from for grading operations in close proximity?

Bid per solicitation documents. See SCR

105.02A Water Sources.

7/27/26

35 X When do you anticipate on site work starting?

Bid per solicitation documents. Notice-to-proceed (NTP) is anticipated on September

14, 2026.

36 X Are third party inspections required? Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

37 X Is permitting required? Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

38 X Which pay item(s) are measured for payment using Pay Factors on this project?

Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

39 X

Can the FHWA confirm the testing characteristics that are considered for the statistical analysis/PWL pay items?

Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

40 X Please confirm the Pay Factor reduction tables to be referenced on this project Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

41 X

If it is determined that the proposed gradation values do not align with materials commonly used locally for highway construction and maintenance by Federal or state agencies, would FHWA eliminate the pay-factor requirement?

No, bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

42 X

If the proposed gradation values are found to differ from materials typically used locally for highway construction and maintenance by

Federal or state agencies, would FHWA consider using a state DOT’s gradation instead?

No, bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

43 X Does the QCM and Tester have to be 2 separate individuals?

Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

44 X

Are soil boring reports available? If not, it will be assumed that excavation will be clear of rocks and obstructions.

Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

45 X

Is any landscaping restoration required for this project? For example; topsoil, seeding, and fertilizer.

Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

46 X Please provide staking data points for the project.

Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

47 X Are red, yellow, and blue tops required? Bid per solicitation documents. 7/27/26

48 X

Bid item number 63502-3100, Traffic Signal

System indicates 2.000 systems. Does one system consist of one individual signal or a pair of signals?

This will be clarified in Amendment No. 4. A

"system" is the number of devices required to provide traffic control at a location.

7/27/26

49 X

For culvert liner price on this Two Medicine

Road project. Can we use Snap-Tite which meets AASHTO M326, this would improve flow capacity of the different structures, and has a

100+ year design life. All in all, it meets or exceeds the expectations of the fold & form, CIPP, and spincasting options. With a Manning's of 0.009 and the ability to improve inlet conditions, hydraulics are handled as well.

Would you be able to confirm that Snap-Tite is an allowable option on this project? The ability to install in live flow and no special equipment needed may help save additional funds on this project as well.

Bid per the solicitation documents. See SCR

Section 607.

7/27/26

50 X Are you open to value engineering after the project is awarded?

See page C-108, FAR clause 52.248-3 Value

Engineering.

7/27/26

51 X

Bid item number 63302-0000 SIGN SYSTEM shows a detail on Pg L.32 for a universal breakaway sign base. Can this be a commercially available product such as Uni-

Strut, Telespar or similar?

Bid per solicitation documents. This is a universal breakaway sign base detail. See

Section 633 of the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on

Federal Highway Projects (FP-24).

52 X

Coating for the signposts refers to 563. Is powder coating an acceptable method for these posts?

No, bid per solicitation documents. Powder coating is not an acceptable method for these posts. See Section 563 of the

Standard Specifications for Construction of

Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway

Projects (FP-24).

7/27/26

53 X

For Bid Item 63308-0000 SIGN SYSTEM, GOVT

FURNISHED are the signposts provided by the contractor, and if so, are they the same style as the detail on L.32 with the same breakaway?

Yes, for Bid Item 63308-0000 SIGN SYSTEM, GOVT FURNISHED the signposts are provided by the contractor. Yes, same style as the detail on L.32 with the same breakaway.

7/27/26

54 X Where is the A1060 – 60101-0000 Concrete

Item in the parking areas and turnouts?

The A1060 – 60101-0000 Concrete Item is for Kiosk and Building foundations at the

Entrance Station.

Sheet E.2, Footnote 3 states "Quantities for

Kiosk and Building foundations. See Sheets

J.3 and J.6"