A15PS00526_Questions_06182015.doc

RFQ No. A15PS00526:

Questions Received and the Government’s Response

Asaayi Lake Fencing Project

1. Why did the BIA change solicitation A15PS00526 from 100% Indian set aside to 100% total small business?

a. Is BIA still going to use the Indian preference point system for this undertaking?

The Set Aside was changed from Buy Indian to Small Business because the quotes from Buy Indian firms were not fair and reasonable, therefore the set aside was changed to Small Business, per the authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47.

2. Please identify the true distance of fencing?

a. 7 Miles or 10 Miles

This is approximately 10 miles

b. Can I submit an alternate bid for additional length of line outside of the 7 mile distance?

No this is for 10 miles

c. Can I be provided the electronic GIS or KMZ files/points of proposed fence line?

Yes, obtain from our office Mr. Jerome Willie/ or Jim Bydone.

Email: jerome.willie@bia.gov or jim.bydone@bia.gov Ph: 928/729-7217 or 928/729-7278.

3. Type of terrain for fencing on the west portion of project location?

a. Flat to 15% slope?

The area that is going to fence is flat to rolling hills. The area that is steep will not be fenced but will be used as a natural barrier.

4. What is number of trees within this slope range?

The trees will be cut by BIA Hot Shot Crew.

5. ii.

What is the length of fencing within this slope range?

This will be hard to determine not unless arrangements are made to conduct site visit. Contact Jerome Willie or Jim Bydone to schedule a site visit.

a. 20% to 60% slope?

This will be hard to determine not unless arrangements are made to conduct site visit. Contact Jerome Willie or Jim Bydone to schedule a site visit.

6. What is number of trees within this slope range?

No trees to cut. Hot shot crew will cut trees.

7. What is the length of fencing within this slope range?

This will be hard to determine not unless arrangement are made to conduct site visit. Contact Jerome Willie or Jim Bydone to schedule a site visit.

8. Prior to tree removal, will BIA forestry mark tree to be cut?

Will BIA identify the locations where down trees will be stock pile for removal? The trees will be cut by BIA Hot Shot Crew.

a. Will contractor be required provide equipment and operator to load BIA trailer for log transportation? NO

b. Will down trees be required to be trim for hauling? NO

c. What length will the down trees be cut to? 12’ or long? N/A

9. 5.

Please identify special environmental compliance requirements for the ground distance activity? According to Archeological clearance requirements.

a. Erosion Control / Reclamation within the fence line easement? No need to as there should not be that much disturbance.