Amendment 0002 - ME NP ACAD BRG(2).pdf

This is Amendment No. 0002 to a federal construction solicitation for the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration. The amendment provides responses to bidder questions and clarifications regarding Project ME NP ACAD BRG(2) at Acadia National Park in Maine, with solicitation number 693C73-27-B-000002.

The amendment confirms that the bid opening date remains Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Key clarifications provided include: one person may serve as both Superintendent and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) but not as Quality Control (QC) Manager; the period of performance cannot be extended after award due to material and equipment lead times; no soil boring reports were prepared, as the structural excavation is limited to unearthing existing backfill over existing arch structures and weep holes; contractor tax exemption status depends on applicable Maine state tax laws, with bidders responsible for determining applicable taxes; on-site work may begin upon receipt of Notice to Proceed and approval of pre-construction submittals including Safety Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Traffic Control Plan; third-party inspections and permitting are not required; landscaping restoration (topsoil, seeding, fertilizer) is required per the plans and specifications; staking data points are not provided and red, yellow, and blue tops are not required; as-built documents for bridges are included in the amendment; and work may proceed simultaneously at multiple locations if multiple schedules are awarded. The amendment includes as-built drawings for the bridge projects and site plan information for Acadia National Park.