QA ND FTFW DESL 11(5) Auto Tour Route 12 08 2025.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for the ND FTFW DESL 11(4) Auto Tour Route project dated December 4, 2025. The Q&A addresses multiple technical and procedural aspects of the project, including project requirements for roadway construction and landscaping. Key details include confirmation that the project involves an aggregate surface course roadway, landscaping restoration with seeding and mulching, and red top staking for realignment and subexcavation areas. The project does not involve paving or roofing, and contractors will need to source bulk water from local entities like the City of Kenmare and Fish and Wildlife Service.
The document provides clarifications on various project specifications, such as quality control manager requirements, period of performance, dust control, permitting, and culvert details. Notable confirmations include no additional insurance requirements due to railroad proximity, no work within railroad right-of-way, and references to specific sections of the solicitation for detailed requirements. Contractors are directed to consult specific sections of the solicitation for further information on quality control, testing, taxes, and project start dates.
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Questions and Answers during Advertisement for ND FTFW DESL 11(4) Auto Tour Route
December 4, 2025
Questions Answers 1 Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?
Refer to FP-14 Section’s 153.04 for Quality Control Manager Requirements.
2 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?
Period of Performance is set by the contract documents. Deviations to period of performance are set by FAR section 52.211-13.
3 Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.
A formal site visit was not conducted so there is no attendee sign-in sheet.
4 Are soil boring reports available? If not, it will be assumed that excavation will be clear of rocks and obstructions.
See Pavement Report included within solicitation
5 Please provide bidding quantities for deteriorated underlayment (roofing)/base course (paving).
There is no paving or roofing on this project. Aggregate surface course is proposed for the roadway.
6 Is there a bulk water fill i.e. a hydrant or water source we can pump from for grading operations in close proximity?
Bulk water sources are not provided. Contractor to seek out from potential sources like the City of Kenmare and Fish and Wildlife Service.
7 Does this project require phasing?
SCRs call out roadway closure requirements and limitations in Section 156
8 Is this project tax exempt?
See 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes clause
9 When do you anticipate on site work starting?
See page A-3 and Section 108 of the SCR’s
10 Are third party inspections required?
We are not sure of what the third-party inspection reference. See SCR sections 153 Contracting Quality Control and 154 Contractor Testing.
11 Is permitting required?
See SCR section 107.01 for permitting information.
12 Are partitioning, dust containment, and/or negative air machines required for this project?
Watering Dust Control is required, See FP-14 Section 158
13 Is any landscaping restoration required for this project? For example; topsoil, seeding, and fertilizer.
Yes, see Miscellaneous Summaries on B sheets. Seeding, Mulching and rolled erosion control product.
14 Please provide staking data points for the project.
Red Top staking provided for realignment and subexcavation areas included
15 Are red, yellow, and blue tops required?
Red tops in subexcavation and realignment are included.
16 Please provide the size of culverts called out on sheet A9 note 4.
Standard Drawing 602-9 includes multiple sizes.
Size and location of approach road culverts shown on plans and in B sheet summaries (B6 and C4)
17 Within which line should this pricing be accounted for?
Size and location of approach road culverts shown on plans and in B sheet summaries (B6 and C4). Pricing will be under culverts with associated size.
18 Please confirm no additional insurances are required on behalf of the contractor due to the proximity of the railroad.
Confirmed
19 Please confirm no work is required within the right of way of the railroad.
Confirmed, See plans.
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