QA AZ NFSR 289 Bridge Replacement. 11 18 2025.pdf

Questions and Answers during Advertisement for AZ FS 289(1) AZ NFSR 289 Bridge Replacement

October 27, 2025

Questions Answers 1 Section 565 – Drilled Shafts includes an additional note which refers to permanent casings being embedded a minimum of 2’ into the “soil like sandstone layer”. Please clarify details on the apparent permanent casing requirement.”

Embed permanent steel casings a minimum of two feet into “soil-like bedrock” as shown on Sheet S3 and per the Geotechnical Report. Refer to the Geotechnical Report for additional information.

October 31, 2025

1 With the load limit of 20Tons on the existing bridge, and 100T plus equipment needed to install the foundations, will an exemption be provided to the contractor to cross the existing bridge or will a temporary crossing be provided?

See Amendment A001.

November 12, 2025

1 Will the current government shutdown effect the bid date since airports are decreasing flight availability?

Government shutdown will not impact the bid date. Please see response to question #24 dated November 12, 2025

2 Do the Question and Answers need to be acknowledged as Addendum?

No, questions and answers do not need to be acknowledged. If an amendment is issued, please see page A-2 of the solicitation.

3 Is there a location the government is providing for construction water?

The Government is not providing a source for construction water. Do not use water from Tonto Creek, Horton Creek, or the USFS Campground facilities. Refer to Sections 105, 158 and 725 for additional information regarding construction water.

4 Is this project not following the Wage Decision provided in the Bid Docs? Wage Decision is Redlined saying that it is rescinded.

Wage Decisions were not rescinded. The redline on the D sheets references the recission of Executive Order 14026. Executive Order 14026 speaks to the minimum wage for Federal Contractors.

5 Are we able to wood chip the vegetation and leave onsite? The use of existing vegetation as mulch must meet the requirements of Section 625.

6 Are there As Builts of existing bridge? The FHWA does not have any as-builts of the existing bridge.

7 Do you have a list of the general contractors providing pricing for this work or a pre-bid site visit list?

A formal site visit was not conducted so there is no attendee sign-in sheet.

We do not maintain a list of general contractors bidding prior to bid opening, please see question #8 dated November 12, 2025, for interested vendor information.

8 Can plan holder’s list please be provided with contact information for all contractors, subcontractors and vendors who have downloaded project information?

There is an interested vendors tab on SAM.gov. You have to be signed in and have tied your entity to your registration when you signed up. If both of those things don’t happen the interested vendors list tab won’t be visible.

We don’t maintain a separate plan holders list.

You can call the federal service desk if you need further assistance. The number is 1‐866‐606‐7828.

9 Can all Questions & Answers asked by other contractors please be provided?

All questions and answers are posted to SAM.gov

10 Can anticipated Notice To Proceed (NTP) date please be provided?

NTP is issued after award and after acceptable bonds have been provided by the Contractor.

11 Can CAD files please be provided? CAD files requested that include Elevations for both existing topography and proposed design. Files in .DWG format requested.

Design physical data has been provided in LandXML format “.DWG” files will not be provided during advertisement but may be provided after award.

12 USACE Nation Wide Permit 14 indicates installation of temporary low water crossing in Tonto Creek is acceptable. Can this please be confirmed?

Environmental impacts resulting from a temporary crossing were not analyzed. A temporary crossing was not included in the permit application, nor was it approved for this specific site. The Contract does not include plans or relevant pay items for a temporary crossing. Refer to the included Nationwide Permit (NWP) Verification letter dated September 17, 2025 for additional information regarding approved temporary impacts.

13 A1550 61301-0000 SIMULATED STONE MASONRY

SURFACE. Exact Match not currently available per Vendor. Will form liners comparable to existing surface be approved for use on this project?

The intent is that the form liner will simulate the texture and color of the stone masonry on the existing bridge. Form liner design is to be submitted according to 104.06 and Section 613. Refer to Section 613 for additional specification requirements for form liner design and approval.

14 A1440 56301-1000 COATING, CONCRETE STRUCTURE.

Cany additional information be provided as far as the expectation of the Coating? Are there any brands / products that can be used?

The intent is that the coating will match the color of the existing Tonto Creek Bridge. There are no specific brands/products listed in the contract for coating material. Color samples for coating material will be submitted for approval during construction. Coating material must conform to all Contract requirements. Refer to Sections 563 and 719 for additional specification requirements for coating material.

15 Can As Built of existing bridge please be provided?

Refer to Question 6 above.

16 Will Stay In Place Metal Decking be acceptable for forming of the bridge deck between girders?

No, please bid according to plans and specifications.

17 Can requirement for temporary bracing of box girders at mid span please be omitted? Size and dimensions of girders provide stability.

Yes. See Amendment 002.

18 Note on sheet D4 indicates to remove material to 12” below bottom of pier footing. Material below pier footing appears to be exposed bedrock. Will 1 foot of material removal be required?

This note has been revised. See Amendment 002.

19 Have any SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB requirements or goals listed in project specifications recently changed or been omitted? If so, can these changes please be provided?

Please see Appendix C for Small Business Subcontracting goals and visit Agency contracting goals | U.S. Small Business Administration for additional information.

20 If a low and responsive contractor does Not meet SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB requirements and / or goals;

can the low responsive contractor still be awarded the project?

See page A-iv

21 Is source for construction water on or near the site available?

Refer to Question 3 above.

22 Can weight limit of existing bridge be increased or omitted?

The Contractor may submit a request for overweight or oversized vehicles to cross the existing bridge. See Amendment A001.

23 Where is the nearest water source to fill a water truck for site work?

Refer to Question 3 above.

24 We are requesting a 2 week extension to the bid due date. If granted we would be doing a site visit next week.

Extension of the bid date is not granted.

Received November 17, 2025

25 Is there anyway we can electronically send in our proposal since you are located in Colorado and the project is located in Arizona?

No, Notice to Bidders page A-i, of the Solicitation, states that “Electronic Bids will not be accepted”.

Received November 18, 2025

26 For attached bid form A7 – A11 ; Can Unit Price and Amount columns be typed and printed ?

Or do they need to be hand written? If hand written is required – does it have to be blue or black ink?

Unit Price and Amount columns can be typed or handwritten. Specific ink color is not required.

https://www.sba.gov/document/support-agency-contracting-goals