QA_2-02-2026.pdf

Project: WY NPS GRTE 2020(1), Moose Wilson Road

Phase 2 and WY NP GRTE 11(1), Teton Park Road -

Moose to Taggart Lake Trailhead

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X What concrete mix design is required for the exposed curb/sidewalk?

See FP-24, Subsection 552.12(c)(4) for exposed aggregate finish. Construct minor concrete according to Section 601, according to Subsection 610.04.

1/22/26

2 X What concrete mix design is required for the colored and non-colored concrete?

Construct minor concrete according to

Section 601, according to Subsection

610.04.

1/22/26

3 X What are the federal color codes for the integral-colored concrete? Champagne and Rustic Brown

These are Davis Colors,

a. Rustic Brown 6058

b. Sandstone 5237

1/22/26

4 X What is the finish on the integrally colored concrete?

Medium Broom?

Prepare colored concrete according to

Subsection 601.03(b).

1/22/26

5 X What depth of etch would be required for the exposed concrete on this project?

See FP-24, Subsection 552.12(c)(4) for exposed aggregate finish.

1/22/26

6 X

Please provide the reinforcement for the:

X0440 50101-0900 MINOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT,

REINFORCED, 9-INCH DEPTH,(COLORED,

CHAMPAGNE) SQYD 170

X0460 50101-0900 MINOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT,

REINFORCED, 9-INCH DEPTH,(COLORED, RUSTIC

BROWN) SQYD 62

See reinforcement shown on FLH Standard

501-1 Minor Concrete Pavement (sheet P.4 of the plans).

1/22/26

7 X

We are not getting any response from the companies associated to these connection items A2120 and

A2140. Since these Items are going to be paid per invoice should they really be included in the bid? If they are included, they should be a fixed amount to make it far across all bidders. Please advise how we should handle these items?

This will be addressed under Amendment

A001.

1/22/26

8 X

Could you please clarify the purpose Line Items

A2120 and A2140. They appear to be contingency amounts but with no contingency value listed. Should the contractor be pricing the contingency amount or entering 0 for the pricing on those items?

This will be addressed under Amendment

A001.

1/22/26

9 X

Are there going to be any provided Camper spots for this bid? When attending the onsite presentation, it was stated that some would be provided. Also, the

RFQ says to located facilities within 20 miles of

Moose WY. With construction slated during peak tourism season this is almost impossible to do. What if we can not locate housing within 20 miles?

See Section 107.12 Contractor’s Camp.

UPDATED(Additional context): The 20 miles referenced in 637.02 applies to bid item

63706-0000.

1/22/2026

Updated 1/29/2026

Check General or Technical

10 X

646.01 in the RFP states “Vault toilet work includes the complete installation of a government furnished pre-cast concrete double vault toilet building. This also includes painting, cleaning, and earthwork.” But, in 713.26 its states the requirements for ordering a new CXT vault toilet. Is one vault toilet being government furnished and one being ordered by

Contractor?

This will be addressed under Amendment

A001.

1/22/26

11 X Would it also be possible to get the KMZ file that was shown to the group during this presentation as well?

The Google Earth files are posted with the presolicitation notice to

SAM.gov:https://sam.gov/workspace/contr act/opp/b3e81b7d68aa4f91bb19da42c93a5 c0d/view

1/26/26

12 X

Would you allow the contractor to use WYDOT approved preformed thermoplastic in lue of the Type

H Pavement Markings - Yield Lines 4 EA and Arrows 5

EA? Thank you

Please bid according to the solicitation documents.

1/28/26

13 X

The project has a large area 39,685 SY and 7,700 SY of placing conserved topsoil. However, seeding and mulching pay items from section 625 seem to be missing. What is the plan to protect the placed topsoil from erosion? It seems the typical approach for this protections would either be seeing and bark mulch or hydraulic seeding and mulching hydraulic bonded fiber matrix.

NPS will conduct seeding and mulching.

Protect topsoil from erosion in accordance with Section 157 Erosion Control.

1/28/26

14 X

From Diamond Traffic Products:

"Please be advised that due to recently implemented tariffs we are unable to procure some of the parts required for the RAX/Phoenix, Unicorn and Pegasus counter/classifiers. We have also been notified by our suppliers that after forty years, some of the parts are no longer being manufactured and have been classified as obsolete. Diamond Traffic Products does not have a replacement unit for these models, and we do not plan on spending the time, resources and significant finances that would be required to develop products to replace those items. "

We will need a subsitute for these. Please advise.

This will be addressed under Amendment

A001.

1/28/26

15 X

Sheet M16 indicates VMS Service H-Frame panelboards are “future” with conduit capped for future connection, and Sheet M1 shows these same H-

Frame services at Sta. 323+43.12 and 470+20.59.

Sheet P26 provides details for both AC-powered and solar-powered traffic counter stations. Please confirm that traffic detector loop counters associated with Bid Item A2080 are intended to be solar-powered and are not to be connected to the VMS

Service H-Frame electrical services under this contract.

Traffic detector loop counters associated with Bid Item A2080 are intended to be solar-powered and are not to be connected to the VMS Service H-Frame electrical services under this contract

1/28/26

16 X

107.10(e)(2) Vegetation removal can only occur from

August 1 to March 15 (dates inclusive) to avoid impacts to nesting birds (May 1 to August 1) and greater sage-grouse (March 15 to June 30).

This drastically limits early season work and does not allow us to take advantage of the early closures in

May / June and effectively pushes any clearing or topsoil work until August. It also limits work that can be done June – July. Would we be able to start this early with bird surveys and would bird surveys be done by NPS?

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002.

1/28/26

17 X Is the reinforcement for the sidewalk to be epoxy coated?

Yes. This will be addressed under

Amendment A002.

1/28/26

18 X

Will 63706-0000 Residential Housing be paid for every month from NTP to Contract Completion or only working months?

Working Months. See FP-24 109.02(m). 1/28/26

19 X Does the median concrete have any reinforcement?

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002.

1/28/26

20 X Would it be epoxy coated?

Yes. This will be addressed under

Amendment A002.

1/28/26

21 X Do the medians have a raised centerline?

Bid according to the plans and solicitation documents.

1/28/26

22 X

The Original X Option had a Speed Feedback Sign as a

Bid Item X0491.

See the "Your Speed" sign on L.12.

They still show this sign, but there is no Bid Item for it.

Please advise if this is incidental to an item or if you will be issuing an item for this. Thanks.

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002.

1/28/26

23 X

Please clarify which traffic counter is to be used at the roundabout on plan sheet E.5

The note with leaders calls out “Diamond Traffic

Phoenix II TAX3-BLP.

However, Note 2 calls out ORIUX, model – SABRE, 8 lane counter.

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002.

24 X

Can you provide more information on item 20304-

1000 REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND

OBSTRUCTIONS,(SOIL EROSION CONTROL, FIBER ROLL

(EXCELSIOR FIBER)). There is not enough info describing where or how much to provide a realistic bid. It tells us to do it by hand and at the CO direction.

Given this is a lump sum item more info is needed.

See Physical Data for background and detailed information of structures.

Hazmat Survey_Barker-Davis Site.pdf

Hazmat Survey_Barker-Davis Williams

House.pdf

Hazmat Survey_Wittmer House.pdf

1/28/26

25 X

Refer to N.1 plan pages. Please direct us to the trench details to be applied for the solid and dashed/dotted lines.

Applications and details appear to conflict between

N.1 Solid & Solid/Dashed “Lighting and Electrical

Legend”, N.7 “Conduit Burial Detail”, N.2 “LCCI

Branch Feeder Schedule (Conduit & Size & Type

((burial depths)))”, and G.26 “Utility Trench Detail”.

G.26 is only applicable to trenches shown in

G Sheets - Death Canyon Trailhead. For N sheets, please follow detail on N.7 for minimum required burial depth for the various applications listed in the detail.

1/28/26

26 X Refer to N.7 plan page detail “Conduit Burial Depth”.

What trenches does the flowable fill pertain to?

Trenches within the N sheets. 1/28/26

27 X What conduit spacing and trench width applies for trenches with multiple conduits?

These should only have one conduit per trench.

1/28/26

28 X

Refer to note 6 plan page N.7. Please clarify where the PVC coated GRC sweeps listed in the is note are to be installed per Note 6 “Conduit Burial Notes”.

At all pre-bent sections of conduit. 1/28/26

29 X

Also please note the 36” radius conduit sweeps conflict with plan page N.2 “Conduit Size & Type” 24” burial depths listed as well as the solid and dash/dot lines on N.1 “Lighting and Electrical Legend”.

A 36-inch wide sweep refers to the radius of the bend in a conduit sweep — not the diameter of the pipe and not the width across the bend.

1/28/26

30 X

Response from Diamond Traffic Products when we inquired about their Phoenix traffic counter. Please advise about acceptable alternate traffic counter acceptable to NPS.

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002, deleting references to Diamond

Traffic Products.

1/28/26

31 X

Under item A2340 Residential Housing can you please provide the following information:

How many units does FHWA intend to utilize with the

26 month bid item amount?

Estimated Quantities include 2 units for 13 working months each.

1/28/26

32 X Does the contractor get paid for 1 month per unit? Working Months. See FP-24 109.02(m). 1/28/26

33 X

If the contractor is required to acquire the unit during non work months will the contractor be compensated?

See FP-24 109.02(m). Bid according to the solicitation documents.

1/28/26

34 X

Section 105.04(f)(3) states that the contractor is to provide an office trailer for the use of FHWA, however, the bid item called out under 637 is

Residential Housing?

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002.

35 X

The specifications clearly state that water and sewer will not be available at the specified location for the

FHWA office, however, the table is not amended for the office requirements which state that the office must have a sink with hot and cold water, this will not be possible without facilities available. Also the restroom facilities will need to be externally located portable toilet units. Please advise if this is acceptable.

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002.

1/28/26

36 X

Section 637 has not been amended in the contract special requirements therefore is it assumed that the contractor is to provide an external storage facility at this office? Also it states to provide a vehicle which was not amended under this contract?

Provision of external storage facility is not required. Provision of vehicle is not required.

1/28/26

37 X

In the bid items schedule we are not finding a base bid item for 63601-7000 Syst. Inst., speed feedback sign on sheet L.1

Please advise what bid item to use.

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002.

1/29/26

38 X

In the bid items schedule we are not finding a base bid item for 63602-1000 Syst. Inst., traffic signal

(pedestrian) sign on sheet L.1

Please advise what bid item to use.

This will be addressed under Amendment

A002.

1/29/26

39 X

With regards to question 9 in Q&A 1-22-26:

What is the requirement to find lodging within 20 miles of Moose WY?

We have updated the Q/A for question 9.

Original Response: See Section 107.12

Contractor’s Camp.

UPDATED (Additional Context): The 20 miles referenced in 637.02 applies to bid item

63706-0000.

1/29/26

40 X

Please refer to N.2 Circuit Number LCC1A. The ¾” conduit size is insufficient for the three pairs of loop lead cables. For example see LCC1-B&C where the similar applications are in a 2” conduit.

Revised to 2". This was addressed under

Amendment A002. See amended sheet N.2.

1/30/26

41 X Shouldn’t the 2C cables be IMSA 50-2 Shielded loop lead cable between the loops and the traffic counter?

Please bid according to the plans and solicitation documents.

1/30/26

42 X

Are there implications for not finding housing within

20 miles? For the most part it is not possible especially from June – August. During that timeframe anything other then spots provided within the contract are booked out over a year in advance.

See Amendment A002. Please bid according to the solicitation documents.

Thanks.

1/30/26

43 X

Please refer to the Feeder Schedule on N.2. Under the

“KEY” and “Conduit Size and Type” there appear to be multiple conduits in one trench. Refer to LCC1-A, B, C, D, E, K, and O. This is why we inquired for clarification about conduit spacing. Or is it the intention to excavate separate trenches for each conduit.

There is no required separation for the conduits in shared trenches as described in the Feeder Schedule.

1/30/26

44 X

Please refer to N.2. There are a number of conduits listed for 24” burial depth. LCC1-F, G, I, J, 2” on K, and

P. A 36” radius sweep will be above the top of the pull box.

36" is not the height or the length of the sweep, just the curve radius. The conduit can be cut to fit in the splice box. The 24" burial depth is also the minimum depth, as shown on detail 01 sheet N.7, conduit may be buried up to 48" deep, as necessary.

1/30/26

45 X When will Amendment 2 be issued? Will there be a bid extension?

Amendment 2 extended the due date and was issued on 1/29/2026.

1/30/26

46 X

The SCR 721 in the RFP and the SCR 721 in the

September 8, 2024 Memo do not match and list different materials.

Which SCR applies, the RFP or the Memo?

Please bid according to the RFP. 2/2/26

47 X

Minor concrete pavement reinforced 9-inch depth colored- minor concrete pavement joints – are there any considerations to be made for sawcut slurry on this project?

Follow disposal of material requirements according to FP-24 Section 203.

2/2/26

48 X

Sidewalk & Curb & Gutter Exposed aggregate- are there any considerations to be made for the retarder/slurry generated in washing the exposed concrete?

Follow disposal of material requirements according to FP-24 Section 203.

2/2/26

49 X

Joint sealant for concrete – will joint sealant be required for the sidewalk – exposed aggregate (4 & 6 in depth)/ or the minor concrete pavement, reinforced, 6 inch?

See FP-24 and SCR Sections 601 and 610 for joint sealant requirements.

2/2/26

50 X Is there a joint detail for the concrete sidewalks on this project?

See FP-24 and SCR Section 610 for joint sealant requirements. See sheet P.5 for joint sealant details for minor concrete.

2/2/26

51 X

Is there a specific source for the cobble to be used for the median, exposed aggregate concrete (river rock inlay)? White and grey are specific colors and may be difficult to source.

No, please provide the source. 2/2/26

52 X Is there a mix design for the mortar for the median, exposed aggregate concrete (river rock inlay)?

See FP-24 Subsection 701.05 for mortar requirements.

2/2/26