QUESTION AND ANSWER AS OF 10 31 24.pdf

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UT FLAP SLA 10(1) Mill Creek Canyon Road

Question and Answer Posted: 10/31/2024

Questions Answers

Received October 3, 2024

1. I will be working on the Earthwork/Excavation takeoff for this project. After reviewing the provided digital files I noticed the XML files for the Existing Ground and Finished Grade seem incomplete. I am unable to import any information from the EG surface and only the surface boundary for all of the Finished Grade surface. Would you or someone else be able to assist me with this matter?

Updated Electronic Design Files Physical Data was posted on 10/08/2024.

Received October 8, 2024 at the Pre-Bid Site Visit

2. For vault toilet to be salvaged in accordance with SCR

Section 203, will the contractor need to load it on a FS trailer?

Refer to Amendment A001, removal of SCR Subsection 203.03.

Vault toilets will be removed by the contractor. FS no longer intends to salvage any of the vault toilets identified for replacement.

3. Was the Pre-Bid Site Visit Mandatory?

No

4. Can asphalt millings be used for aggregate base?

FP Section 301 does not allow for asphalt millings to be used as aggregate base and asphalt millings do not meet the criteria for acceptability of SCR Subsection 703.05

5. Is contractor allowed to put conduit down center of road at Beaver Ponds to Thousand Springs (Station 187+20 to 197+65)? Is there sufficient conduit cover depth above groundwater along this segment.

Conduit at this location will only be the communication conduit.

Yes, contractor may submit for conduit down the center of road in accordance with Subsection 636.04. Conduit installed according to Sheet U1 minimum burry depth of 24” below finished ground is anticipated to be above seasonal average groundwater depth.

6. For culverts not being replaced like the ones at Beaver Pond to Thousand Springs, is there enough cover for contractor’s heavy equipment to drive over? Have culverts been

Culverts are not load rated, contractor to take proper precautions to protect in-place as prescribed in the plans.

Question and Answer inspected so contractor equipment can go over them and the culvert will not blow out, in other words can they handle HS-20 load?

7. Is there a requirement for temporary roadway surface?

Refer to Subsection 108.01(h) for roadway surface requirements during holidays listed in table 108-2, Subsection 156.07(l) for requirements to allow winter recreation during winter shutdown, and Subsection 156.07(o) for temporary trail requirements.

8. How will the contractor keep Type 1 rock embankment out of water?

Special Rock Embankments shown in design tables on Sheet G20 and G21 indicate Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Special Rock Embankments are founded above the normal water elevation of the stream. Type 2 are founded below the normal water elevation and embedded below the thalweg of the stream as shown in the Type 2 design table.

9. For curb and gutter throughout the project, is there rebar through the new curb and gutter?

Refer to Amendment 001, Plan Sheet T12.

10. Plan Sheet D15: For the Big Water Parking Lot, does the fence get removed and reset?

Yes, refer to fence existing location and proposed location on Plan Sheet D15.

11. For vault toilets to be salvaged: is the pay item all inclusive to remove the vault toilet? Does it include pumping the vaults?

Refer to Amendment A001, removal of SCR Subsection 203.03.

Vault toilets will be removed by the contractor. Removal is inclusive for the work. FS no longer intends to salvage any of the vault toilets identified for replacement.

12. Subexcavation: Are there any known locations for subexcavation?

Subexcavation quantity is shown on Plan Sheets B1 and B7.

Subexcavation locations will be identified during construction.

13. Staging area at station 45+00: is the contractor allowed to use material stockpiles in this location? Can the contractor

Yes, contractor is allowed to use the material stored here if it meets requirements in FP-14 and SCR’s for the intended use.

Yes, the contractor may dispose of waste material at this location

Question and Answer dispose of waste material here?

within the construction limits shown on Plan Sheet C4 and according to the requirement in FP and SCR Section 105.

14. If contractor disturbs/wastes material at the staging area at station 45+00, will it be required to be seeded and mulched and is that included in the seeding/mulching quantities?

Refer to Amendment A001 for SCR Section 105.06 requirements. Site seeding/mulching reclamation materials are not included in the contract quantities and are not measured for payment.

Received October 11, 2024

15. 100% PLANS SHEETS E1 – G28 8/29/2024 SOIL NAIL

WALL

Current plans call out the soil nails to consist of galvanized or epoxy coated grade 75 no. 8 bar. Proposer kindly requests confirmation that an equivalent strength continuously threaded hollow bar would be considered an approved alternative. This to provide flexibility for the ground conditions during excavation.

Bid as Advertised. Value Engineering Change Proposals that reduce the contract price may be submitted after contract award for consideration in accordance with FP 103.03 and FAR Clause 52.248-3.

16. 100% PLANS SHEETS E1 – G28 8/29/2024 SOIL NAIL

WALL

Proposer kindly requests confirmation that the hex nut and beveled washer hardware are required to be galvanized or epoxy coated similar to the studded plates or are they to be furnished as plain steel?

Refer to Amendment A002. Hex nut and beveled washer hardware are required to be galvanized or epoxy coated.

17. 100% PLANS SHEETS E1 – G28 8/29/2024 SOIL NAIL

WALL

Proposer kindly requests confirmation if the reinforcement for the shotcrete face (6x6 W2.9xW2.9) need to be galvanized or epoxy coated or can remain plain steel?

The 6x6 W2.9xW2.9 that is placed in the temporary shotcrete facing is not required to be galvanized or epoxy coated.

Refer to Amendment A002 Plan Sheets G26, G27, and G28 for clarifications on corrosion protection for all facing steel elements.

Received October 14, 2024

Question and Answer Posted: 10/31/2024

18. Pages A-7 through A-16; Are respondents allowed to create and submit their own bid schedule, formatted similarly to the included bid schedule, for ease of completing the schedule and to ensure extended amounts are calculated correctly?

Refer to Sheet A-i of the solicitation, submit the filled out bid schedule on pages A-6 through A-16 (or amended bid schedule if mended).

19. Page B-4, 7b; Are respondents required to provide resumes for the owner, partners, officers and directors of respondent's company? Will this information be used as part of the award evaluation criteria?

Refer to sheet B-4 of the solicitation, provide resumes in accordance with 7.b.

This solicitation will be evaluated for award in accordance with FAR Part 14.

20. Page B-5, 8a; Are respondents allowed to mark "see attached" in provided table and attach their own form with the requested information?

Yes

21. Page E-7, 105.02b Contractor-located sources [for masonry wall work]. What is meant by “…intended alternative source…? Does the FHWA already have a source for this stone, and if the contractor wants to submit an alternative source, they must do so prior to bid submission or assume risk of approval? Where are samples supposed to be sent for approval by CO prior to bid submission?

Refer to Amendment A001. Samples will be approved on-site during construction.

22. Page E-17, 107.10c8 Is the Secretary of Interior-qualified architectural historian required to be onsite fulltime during reconstruction of the parapet walls between sta. 33+40 and 34+20?

Fulltime is not required.

23. Page E18, 152.05g - Is the contractor's surveyor required to provide plotted cross sections for each culvert crossing?

Yes

Question and Answer Posted: 10/31/2024

24. E-35 154.03 Sampling - Is there a local lab in SLC that has been authorized by the CO, or must all concrete test cylinders be shipped to FHWA-Central Federal Lands Highway's laboratory?

Bid as advertised, there are no pre-authorized labs in SLC.

25. In general, all roadway typical sections in the project plans reference 3 inches of asphalt placed in two equal lifts. Will the CO accept placement in one lift? Due to the narrow project corridor, paving equipment and asphalt trucks will need to run on the asphalt mat and we’re concerned about the ability of an 1-1/2” lift to support these loads.

Bid as advertised. Two asphalt lifts are required.

Received October 16, 2024

26. Can you please provide the all the summary tables from sheet number B1 to B19 in Excel?

Summary of Quantities table in Excel format posted on 10/31/2024.

Received October 17, 2024

27. Do you have a list of prime contractors who are bidding this project?

Refer to the posted Interested Vendors List and the Site Visit Attendee List on SAM.gov.

Received October 23, 2024

28. 100 Percent Plan Sheets E1 through G28 – Soil Nail Wall

Please confirm if pre-production shotcrete panel are required only for aesthetics or if pre-production panels need to be tested for compression testing as well prior to construction.

Compression testing will regardless be taken from panels during construction as required.

Refer to FP Subsection 566.06. Compression testing is required for pre-production shotcrete test panels (Subsection 566.06).

29. 100 Percent Plans Sheets E1 through G28 – Soil Nail Wall Please confirm that the Contractor only needs to provide shop drawings for soil nail walls and not full signed/sealed

Yes, Refer to Subsection 259.04. Soil nail walls are government furnished design as advertised, not contractor designed. The

Question and Answer drawings and analysis with engineering completed by the Contractor and specialty contractor FP-14-Spec-159.

Contractor does not need to provide a full signed/sealed drawing set and analysis.

Received October 24, 2024

30. E15 107.10b; it is specifically stated that all construction equipment must be washed. Does this same washing requirement apply to light-duty construction vehicles (specifically pickup trucks) as well as all delivery trucks (dump trucks, concrete trucks, flat beds, etc.)?

Yes

31. E-53 204.17; what is slope rounding and what constitutes completion for payment?

Refer to Amendment A002, SCR Subsection 204.17. Slope rounding payment requirement is removed.

32. E-55 251.04B; The second paragraph states, "Remove and Rest boulders…". Is that meant to be "Conserve and Place Boulder"?

Yes, Refer to Amendment A001

33. E-64 401.05b Equipment - This section is requiring an MTV be used for asphalt placement. Will you please reconsider this requirement due to the narrowness of the canyon road?

Bid as advertised. An MTV is required.

34. E-86 626.03; Are there specific areas within Mill Creek Canyon where contractor is allowed/required to harvest willow cuttings? Are there any areas where contractor is not allowed/required to harvest willow cuttings?

Refer to FP Subsection 626.04. Notify the CO to review proposed willow cutting harvest locations. Avoid sensitive plant station ranges identified in Subsections 107.10 (e) (2) and

107.10 (e) (3).

35. The geotechnical report refers to a pavement report that contains information related to pavement exploration procedures, but I have not found one included with the bid documents. Will you please confirm whether a pavement report is available?

Refer to file MCRR_Pavement Report_Final_20221107_revised_20230106 – signed.pdf and Upper Mill Creek Canyon Road Improvements_PavementAddendumon_20240508 – signed.pdf on Sam.gov. Contact the CO point of contact if still having trouble.

36. The Bore Log Map included in the geotechnical report shows bore locations labeled as "PB-01", "PB-01A", etc., but I do

Pavement Boring Logs (designated PB) are contained in the Pavement Report.

Question and Answer not see any bore logs that contain these references. Will you please provide this information?

37. Is there a detail for item A1052, “CONCRETE, HEADWALL FOR 42-INCH PIPE CULVERT”?

Refer to Amendment A002 Plan Sheets A2and T29. Culvert headwall details added.

38. For item A1018, “REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS (VAULT TOILET)”, will these be pumped clean prior to removal, or will the contractor need to secure a sub to clean out the vault toilets?

Refer to Amendment A002 Subsection 203.04 (e). Pump and Clean Vault Toilets requirement added.

39. E-96 647.02; Streambed simulation says to conform to subsections 703.18 & 704.07. Could you please provide subsection 703.18, Stream Simulation Material?

Refer to SCR Subsection 703.18 on pages E100 and E101.

40. Because no answers to prior questions have been posted as of today, is the FHWA considering postponing the bid date?

See Updated Date Offers Due of Nov 12, 2024 02:00 pm MST on SAM.gov.

41. Are there any quantities available for erosion control measures/BMP’s? On past CFL projects the government has provided “E” or Erosion Control sheets that show the locations of BMP’s. Can those be made for this job?

Refer to Subsection 157.07 – Erosion control means and methods are the responsibility of the contractor to comply with the terms and conditions of the project permits (Refer to Section 107).

42. The plans show no profile or alignments between STA 84+97 to STA 100+00. What is the purpose for this? Will this section see any improvements?

Station 84+97 and 100+00 are match stations.

43. Do you expect all the roadway excavation material to be suitable for roadway backfill? If some of the material is deemed unsuitable will the contractor be responsible under the roadway excavation item to import outside material, or would that be handled under a separate pay item?

Refer to Plan Sheet Number B5, Grading Summary for anticipated quantities and notes.

44. Is any rock blasting expected? Refer to the Geotech Report for ground conditions anticipated.

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45. Will flaggers be required at the pipeline trail crossing at Elbow Fork for the duration of the project or only when work is being performed in the immediate area?

Refer to Amendment A001, Traffic Control Plan is required, single flagger during all construction work hours that the road is closed to the public and signing and fencing outside of work hours is anticipated.

46. For clarification, can you please confirm. Is the government requesting a full-time security guard or gate person at the winter gate during construction hours for the entire project duration?

For all construction work hours that the road is closed to the public.

47. November 5th is election Tuesday. Will this affect the bid opening date?

See Updated Date Offers Due of Nov 12, 2024 02:00 pm MST on SAM.gov.