Question and Answers CA ERFO NP DEVA 2022-1(2)-01.pdf

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TX FLAP 200(1)

Lewisville Lake

Question Answer Received February 13, 2025

1. Other than SWPPP permits, are there any other permits required for this project?

SCRs Section 107

2. Is there a specific project phasing we are required to follow or does the contractor have the flexibility to phase the project as needed?

See SCRs Section 156 and Plan Sheets N01 to N03

3. Will the contractor have access to water utilities for construction at no cost or will the contractor be required to pay for water?

City water is available nearby the project. Contractor would need to coordinate terms, conditions, metering of water usage, and cost with the City.

4. Will this project need to comply with the buy American act or similar requirements?

See FAR 52.225.11

5. Will this project be tax exempt? Check with State of Texas Revenue Office

6. It appears the existing asphalt and concrete road at STA 38+00 + 43+35 is much wider than what is shown on the plans. Will the quantities be adjusted based on actual conditions?

The existing road limits have not changed since the existing road was surveyed.

7. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

See 153.02 (a)(1) QC and Superintendent needs to separate.

8. It appears there are scope of work items that are not included within the bid schedule, for example: adjustment of utility valves. Will these items be considered additional work?

Otherwise, how do we account/estimate for scope items noted on the plans, but not included in the bid schedule?

See SCRs Section 623

9. What is the period of performance?

10. 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?

See FP-14 Section 108

11. Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet. There was not a site visit

6982AF23B000023

TX FLAP 200(1)

Lewisville Lake

12. In reference to Section 152 (c) Material it is stated "Data relating to horizontal and vertical alignment, theoretical slope stake catch points, and other design data will be provided" Can the government provide this data to aid in the bidding process?

The information is available and will be submitted after bid opening.

13. What size are the fiber rolls to be installed? See SCRs Section 157

14. I did not see any silt fencing/rock berms on the plans will there be any on this project?

See SCRs Section 157

15. How many existing inlets will need to be protected when the job starts and what kind of protection will be required for them (specs)?

See SCRs Section 157

16. Where will the construction entrances/exits be located? See SCRs Section 105 and 157

17. Will there be a designated concrete wash-out area if so what are the specifications on It?

See FAR 52.236-13, designate a wash our area, prevent contamination.

18. Where is the laydown area for staging? See SCRs Section 105 and Plans Sheet A03

19. Will the topsoil need to be imported or will it be saved and reused from the site?

See pay items 20466 and 62405

20. On the pricing schedule line A0470 is a line for equipment.

Can you clarify what equipment is intended to be priced in this line?

This equipment is intended for the valve adjust to grade under SCRs Section 623

15. What services is the biologist to provide? See SCRs Section 623.05