Amend_002_-_AG-0261-S-12-0009_Middle_Kyle_Admin_Site_Water_System.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 23

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. /3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

002 10/12/2012

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

SW IDAHO-NEVADA ACQUISTION CENTER

1249 S VINNELL WAY STE 200

BOISE, ID 83709-1663

CONTRACTING OFFICER - USDA ,USFS, SWINAC

c/o SPRING MTNS. NATIONAL REC. AREA

4701 N. TORREY PINES DRIVE

LAS VEGAS, NV 89130

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0261-S-12-0009

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09/17/2012

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

Project Title: Middle Kyle Administrative Site Water System

Purpose of Amendment: To answer questions posed by vendors.

Receipt of Offers: The date, time, and receipt of proposals remains unchanged. The place for receipt of offers remains the same.

Acknowledgment: See Block 11 above regarding how to acknowledge this amendment. The acknowledgement must be received at the place designated for receipt of offers (see Block 19 of the Solicitation, Offer, and Award, Standard Form 1442).

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Margaret S. Schafer 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

10/12/2012 (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 002 AG-0261-S-12-0009 – Middle Kyle Administrative Site Water System

1. A conflict with the new pump house location and the road to the trailhead for the new Visitor Center has been identified. Please add the following:

We will be relocating the new pump house approximately 20-30 feet southwest of the location shown on the drawings. The final location will be staked during construction and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to construction.

2. Question and Answers posed by Vendors:

Q1 - I have seen no documentation concerning Rock Excavations. When I walked the job site I noticed solid rock in the trenchline of the water main. Will rock excavation be dealt with as a change order or is it incidental to the water main?

ANSWER: It is not anticipated that the contractor will encounter solid rock during the excavation of the water main. The Forest Service has dug some holes near the well house and encountered no rock. If rock is encountered, it will be dealt with at that time. Excavation for the water line is incidental to the water main; the bid item includes trenching, pipe, tape, wire and backfill.

Q2 -. Section 017320.1.7 states there is Hazardous Materials that we will need to abate prior to demolition. Please forward me a copy of the indicated Hazardous Material Report.

ANSWER: The Specification states that it is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the work. If there are hazardous materials, the government will be responsible for removal. There are no MSDS sheets as the government is not aware of any hazardous material on site.

Q3 -. Are the ponds made completely of concrete (sides & bottom floors?) and are the reinforced with rebar? Do you have the plans they were built to? If so, please forward them.

ANSWER: The ponds are completely made of concrete; sides and bottom. It is assumed that there is reinforcing steel throughout the concrete. There are three as-built sheets at the end of the specifications.

Q4 -. Will the CXT Building supplier set the building? If not, how much does it weigh?

ANSWER: CXT will deliver the building to the site and offload it. The contractor is to have the building pad ready and plumbing in place prior to setting the building. The Contractor will be responsible to coordinate the delivery with CXT.

Q5 - Will the Pipe Sleeves be required to have spacers and annular fill?

ANSWER: No, the pipe sleeve will not be required to have fill or spacers.

Q6 -. I can only find 1 of the 2 ea 2’’ Daylight Drains at the new well house. Where is the 2nd one located?

ANSWER: The well house will have two drains, a 2 inch drain and valve shall be connected to the line from the well house to the tanks and a 3 inch line will be connected to the floor drain. These are the only drains at the well house.

Q7 -. I have counted 3 ea 6’’ valves (sheet 15 has one, sheet 18 has 2). The bid documents show only 2 to be bid.

ANSWER: There are three 6” valves as indicated in the question. This will need to be changed to show three.

Q8-. OSHA regulations will indicate a 1.5:1 slope be utilized in the trenching procedures putting our total width at the top to +/-16.5’ if we do not have to dig deeper to keep our 2% slope. Addendum #1 states a 12’ ROW. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Trenches five feet or greater require protective measures. The trench is indicated to be four feet deep. If the trench needs to be deeper and precautions need to be taken, this will be addressed at that time.

Q9 - The trench line is obviously going to impact the vegetation with a 16.5 excavation width plus room to place the spoils. Is the clearing and grubbing incidental to the water main installation or can you add a clearing and grubbing bid item?

ANSWER: Clearing and grubbing is incidental to the waterline. Section 311000 indicates that this is a non-pay item.

Q10 -. Upon review of addendum #1, I see no change in the drawings (sheet 28 &

29) please indicate changes.

ANSWER: Sheet #28 added an angled flapper to the pump to waste valve. Sheet #29 changed the drain line(s) to HDPE material.

Q11 - 221100-4 Water Distribution System, section 2.2.A.5 Pipe insulation: specifies 2’’ wrap around pipe. If buried 12’’ below max frost or 48’’ whichever is greater, will insulation be required?

ANSWER: Insulation will not be required as 48” is below the frost depth.

Q12 -. Please confirm that subject project is a Federally funded project to be constructed on Federal land.

ANSWER: Funding for this project is from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) and is on Federal land.

Q13 -. Does the existing water system supply anything other than the existing construction stand tank? Are the existing waterlines active? If so, what are the limits of the active waterlines?

ANSWER: The existing waterlines are inactive. The well only supplies water to the stand tank that is on site.

Q14 -. Are the existing waterlines to be removed? If so, may the existing alignment be used for the new installation?

ANSWER: The existing waterlines are to be abandoned in place. If the existing alignment is used and the contractor digs up the waterline they will be responsible to remove the old line from the site. Sheet #5 identifies the line(s) to be abandoned in place.

Q15 - The 12 ft. of clearing is not enough room for the construction, the spoil pile will be at least 8 ft. at the base. Can this width be widened if required?

ANSWER: We feel that 12’ is adequate for the clearing and grubbing of the waterline. The disturbed areas are to be minimized as stated in the Amendment. If the area is to be widened, approved must be granted from the CO in writing, prior to any changes on the ground. The majority of the excavation work is within a previously disturbed area.

Q16 -. It is understood that the main line to the visitor center site, illustrated on Sheet 21 (Drawing W12) is to be constructed within the existing cleared roadway. Are there any other areas the contractor is strictly prohibited from excavating in?

ANSWER: The contractor will be prohibited to any excavation work outside the project boundary. The waterline will be staked by the contractor and upon approval, construction may begin. All of the excavation for the water system will be within existing disturbed areas with exception from STA 0+00 – 5+00 as shown on Sheet 10 (W1). No excavations outside the approved area will be allowed.

Q17 -. Will the USFS allow chipped slash material to be added to the existing pile in the staging area?

ANSWER: No. All clearing and grubbing waste material will be hauled off site and disposed of in a legal manner as indicated in Section 024100-3.1.

Q18-. Since there is no geotechnical report available, will the contractor be allowed to perform test hole excavation prior to the bid?

ANSWER: Due to archeological constraints on site, no test pits will be allowed prior to construction.

Q19 - The volume of the underground storage tank are specified as 30,000 gallons each. This volume of tank comes in various diameters, are there specific dimensions required?

ANSWER: No dimensions are specified. The contractor will ensure that the tank(s) selected will fit on the designated tank site. The drawings indicate that there will be approximately 100’ for the tanks to be located on site.

Q20 - The well #1 will have to be taken out of service for a period of time to make modifications. What quantity of water will have to be provided on a daily basis to fulfill the construction needs of other contractors? Will the USFS supply the source of the water during this down time, and if so, where is the source located?

ANSWER: Prior to taking the well out of service, coordination will be made with other contractors to fill their trucks and the tank onsite prior to shut down of the well. The Forest Service does not have an alternative source.

Q21 - 312000-8 Earthworks section 3.11.E.2 Special Bedding (dams) requires a 3’ long dam to top of pipe zone be placed every 200’. What material is this to be made of and to what width?

ANSWER: This can be omitted from the specifications.

Q22 - 221100-4 Water Distribution System , section 3.1.K States to bury pipe 48’’ (min) above top of pipe with at least 12;’’ below level of maximum frost level. What is the maximum frost level in this area?

ANSWER: Bury the pipe at a minimum 48 inches below existing grade as indicated.

Q23 - 221200-5 Underground Storage Tank, section 3.6.B Backfilling: states to surround entire tank bedding with filter fabric as shown in drawings. The drawings do not indicate a filter fabric. Will filter fabric be required?

ANSWER: Install the tank according the specifications and/or the manufacturers recommendations. Fabric will be required as it is specified in Section 221200.

Q24 - Sheet 23 indicates that the well seal needs to be reconstructed. Please clarify that you want the sell seal from grade to 70' ft. deep to be reconstructed. No one is sure how this can be accomplished.

ANSWER: The well seal will need to be re-constructed after the new pitless unit is constructed. The contractor will be responsible to connect to the existing seal and construct up to grade after the pitless unit is in place.

Q25 - Sheet E2 - The existing well controls are out dated and parts are likely not available. It is advised that a new control panel be installed with the new well pump to match.

ANSWER: The panel is to be re-used. The notes indicate removing the Subtrol equipment and replacement with new material. The new items will operate the new pump that the contractor will set as part of this contract.

Q26 - Is the Government exempt from payment of applicable State or County Sales Tax or Transaction Privilege Tax on construction projects?

ANSWER: The Government is exempt from state sales tax on purchases made by the Government. The exemption does not extend to purchases made by a contractor.

Q27 - Is all of the proposed project site located within the Humbolt Toiyabe National

Forest?

ANSWER: Yes; exception is the access road to the tank site. Contractor will coordinate with the church for access and road repairs to get equipment in.

Q28- What, if any, portion of the proposed project site is located outside the boundary limits of Federal Land?

ANSWER: See Q27.

Q29 - Is any of the proposed work located on State land?

ANSWER: No.

Q30 - Does the Government have As-Built drawings of any of the existing Government-owned underground utility systems and specifically the water system from the well site to the tank site?

ANSWER: Yes; these can be provided upon award. The contractor will be responsible to locate all existing utilities prior to construction.

Q31 - Is the goal of the completed new water system intended to provide only for future improvements; or, will the new water system provide potable water service to existing buildings and facilities?

ANSWER: This question is not relevant to this contract. Service connections are shown on the drawings.

Q32 - Does the new water system tie into or provide service to any or all of the following existing buildings: Baptist church, Metro police station, Nevada Department of Transportation facilities, Refuse transfer station?

ANSWER: Service connections are shown on the drawings.

Q33 - When completed, will the new water system provide service to any existing buildings or facilities not described [addressed] above?

ANSWER: This question is not relevant to this contract. Service connections are shown on the drawings.

Q34 - What, if any, facilities or buildings does the existing water system currently service?

ANSWER: None

Q35 - Does the Government require the Contractor to maintain the existing water system in full service during construction of the new water system? Other than the requirement as described in Section C, subsection C-4,c., RFP page 5 of 39 (see also SOW 1.4-c), does the Government require the Contractor to maintain partial service to any specific facilities or existing building during construction of the new water system?

ANSWER: Contractor will need to provide water at the well for other FS construction projects as discussed at the show me trip. When the contractor works on the well it will be closed.

Q36 - In accordance with Specification Section 01025, Part 2. 2.1-A, it is understood that the Government will provide horizontal and vertical control information and the Government may allow horizontal adjustments in alignment to stay within the edges of the existing road or trail. Will the Government allow horizontal adjustments in alignment due to unyielding/unexcavatable conditions as long as the horizontal adjustment maintains alignment within the edges of the existing cleared roads or trails?

ANSWER: Horizontal alignment adjustments may be made only upon approval of the Contracting Officer. If need the alignment may be slightly adjusted but will remain in the existing cleared areas.

Q37 - Please clarify the Government’s response to question Q1 (per Amendment

001) as follows: Is the Government referring to a Contractor’s license, a business/tax license or both a Contractor’s and business license?

ANSWER: Contractor’s License.

Q38 - Under which Specification section are seeding requirements/information described and detailed? (See Reference Note 7 on Plan Sheet 7 of 34).Does the Government have a specific requirement for hydro mulching, tackifier, or equipment needed to spread seeds?

ANSWER: Use the following:

INSTALLATION OF GRASS SEEDING

A. Hydroseeding/hydro-mulching - A combination of water, seed and fertilizer are homogeneously mixed in a purpose-built, truck-mounted tank. The seed mixture is sprayed onto the site at rates shown on plans and per hydroseeding manufacturer's recommendations. Coverage must be uniform and complete.

Following germination of the seed, areas lacking germination larger than20 cm x 20 cm (8" x 8") must be reseeded immediately. Seeded areas must be fertilized and kept moist during development of the turf plants.

B. Install grass seed at rates per grass type. Provide a light “dusting” of commercial topsoil mix, not to exceed 1/2” (25 mm) placed above the rings and seed mix to aid germination rates. Seeded areas must be fertilized and kept moist during development of the turf plants.

PROTECTION

A. Seeded areas must be protected from any traffic, other than emergency vehicles, for a period of 4 to 8 weeks, or until the grass is mature to handle traffic.

MEADOW GRASS SEEDING/STRAW CRIMPING

A. Sow seed with drill seeding machine and provide crimped straw mulch. Do not drill seed when wind velocity exceeds 5 mph. Evenly distribute seed by sowing equal quantities in two directions at right angles to each other.

1. Do not use wet seed or seed that is moldy or otherwise damaged.

B. Sow seed at a total rate as noted in the plans.

C. Protect seeded areas from hot, dry weather or drying winds by watering and applying hydromulch and tackifier immediately after seeding operations but in no case more than 24 hours after completing seeding operations.

D. Water newly planted areas and keep moist until meadow grasses are fully established.

HYDROMULCHING

A. Hydromulching: Mix specified fertilizer, tackifier and fiber mulch in water, using equipment specifically designed for hydromulching application. Continue mixing until uniformly blended into homogeneous slurry suitable for hydraulic application.

1. Mix slurry with fiber-mulch manufacturer's recommended tackifier.

2. Apply hydromulch (slurry cover coat of fiber mulch and tackifier) uniformly to all seeded areas in a one-step process. Apply slurry at a rate so that mulch component is deposited at not less than 1000-lb/acre dry weight.

Q39 - Given that the drawings do not describe or provide for a temporary irrigation system, does the Government have a seed germination requirement?

ANSWER: Yes, the quantities for the seed mix are provided below and are in PLS. This quantity is the calculated number of live seed of actual species collected per pound. Seeded areas will need to be watered according to specifications until Final Acceptance. The contractor will need to schedule watering the seeded areas with a fine spray as needed until final acceptance to endue all meadow grass areas are as specified. Watering is not required when rainfall precipitation is adequate.

Species Scientific Name Recommended lbs/ac Pure Live

Seed (PLS)*

Indian Ricegrass Cultivar ‘Paloma’

Achnatherum hymenoides ‘Paloma’ 1

Big Sagebrush Artemisia tridentata 0.25

Lewis' flax cultivar ‘Maple Grove’

Linum lewisii ‘Maple Grove’ 0.75

Globe Mallow

Sphaeralcea ambigua ‘Globe Mallow’ 1

Squirreltail Cultivar ‘Toe Jam’ Elymus elymoides ‘Toe Jam’

0.5

* PLS = Pure Live Seed Per Acre (Number of pure live seed of actual species collected per pound - calculated as [germination*purity]*seeds/lb)

Note For Seeding: Indian ricegrass generally germinates when sown 1-3 inches in sandy soils. All the other species mentioned germinate when sown less than ¼ inch in loamy soils. It is possible they may want to switch out Indian ricegrass and use squirreltail if using two different methods of sowing is not feasible.

Q40- Under which Schedule of Items B-1 are the seeding requirements paid/reimbursed?

ANSWER: It is incidental to the work described on Sheet 7 of the drawings. There is no specific pay item for the seeding.

Q41 - Does the Government require a special topsoil gradation? Please provide.

ANSWER: No gradation. The topsoil will need to be submitted by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Q42 - Will the Government allow the Contractor to utilize the excess (and unprocessed) material generated from trench excavations to be used as topsoil?

ANSWER: This material will be used to fill the trench in. What is left may be used.

Q43 - Does the Government require all excess material generated from trench excavations to be exported from the project site?

ANSWER: Yes; depending on quantities, the material may be utilized onsite.

Q44 - Does the Government have a designated area within the Spring Mountain Recreation area, where the Contractor can dispose of excess material generated from trench excavation?

ANSWER: No

Q45 - Given that the existing horse structures have been demolished, please clarify the Government’s response to Q2 (Amendment 001) as follows: Is the required site preparation limited to removal of the existing manure piles and spreading/reshaping the existing dirt/rock piles located on the sides of the old corral site; Or, In addition to the installation of 8” of structural fill and 6” layer of topsoil, does the revised description of work continue to include removal of earth – 8 inches below the existing surface from all disturbed areas and disposal/removal of the excavated earth to an authorized/certified landfill?

ANSWER: The structures have been removed. The majority of the work will be to remove the manure piles, spreading and reshaping the area and providing topsoil etc as indicated on the plans.

Q46 - Has the contaminated earth, described in Note 4 Plan Sheet 7 of 34, been classified as hazardous material by any Federal, State or Local Agency, or independent laboratory? Does the contaminated earth (described above) consist exclusively of animal waste; and/or, is there some other contaminants present in the earth the Government requires removed from the project site? Does the Government have laboratory testing information or knowledge that the contaminated earth consists of any hazardous materials? (See Specification Section 017320, Part 1.7-D)

ANSWER: No; Contains manure and is not suitable to be located around the well.

Q47 - Under which Specification section is the required structural fill (see Note 6, Plan Sheet 7 of 34), described and detailed?

ANSWER: Section 312000 discusses earthwork and fill materials.

Q48 - Does the Government have a special structural fill gradation requirement? Please provide special structural fill gradation table.

ANSWER: No gradation is provided by the government. Contractor to provide as a submittal.

Q49 - Please clarify the limits/length of the final road referenced in Note 8 on Plan Sheet 5 of 34: Is the final road (described above) 250’ in length as depicted on Plan Sheet 5 of 34 Or,Is the Government’s description of the described “final road” include the access road from the point of intersection with Hwy 157 up to the underground water storage tank site?

ANSWER: The road is 250 ft as shown on the drawings (Sheet 5) along the existing tanks. Some work may be required for access of equipment from the highway to the tank site.

Q50- Based on the Government’s response to question Q3 (Amendment 001): Please confirm the Government does not have any information available concerning possible ground conditions as described in Specification Section 31200, Subpart 3.7-B.

ANSWER: There is cemented gravel anywhere from 6” to 24” below the ground surface. The layer is penetrable with an excavator but exists for the full depth of the trench in tested areas. Photos of the tested areas are provided as an attachment below.

Q51 - Which detail is the correct design for the flange mounted probes (referenced on Plan Sheet 29 of 34)? Plan Sheet 29 of 34 references Plan Sheet 35. Please clarify the Government’s reference to Plan Sheet 35.

ANSWER: There is no detail shown on sheet 35; there is a typo in this note, on sheet 29, in reference to the detail. All connections are to be flanged connections and to meet NAC requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations.

Q52 - Please clarify Note 6 on Plan Sheet 29 of 34 as follows: Does the Government require only one (1 EA) ladder per each tank? Does the Government require one (1 EA) ladder for each manway? Note: See Note 6 Plan Sheet 30 of 34 which indicates singular.

ANSWER: Yes; one ladder per tank.

Q53 - Per Plan Sheet 30 of 34 the height dimension of the manway is depicted as being 30” on the section elevation; however, per the fiberglass tank grading detail (on the same Plan Sheet) the manway appears to be 18” above the 4’ fill line [fill line as depicted over the top of the tanks]. Please clarify Note 1 on Plan Sheet 30 of 34.

ANSWER: Man ways are to extend 18” above finished grade. The tanks require a minimum 4 foot burry depth. The 30” is not an accurate depiction.

Q54 - the height dimension of the four (4) tank manways 30” or 66”?

ANSWER: 66”

Q55 -Does the Government require a minimum or maximum distance between the two (2) fiberglass storage tanks? (Reference Plan Sheet 29 of 34).

ANSWER: No maximum distance required.

Q56 -The manway section (elevation) on sheet 30 of 34 depicts 3 rungs on 12” centers. Does the Government intend for the integrally constructed rungs to be used as part of the referenced ladder (reference Note 6 on same Plan Sheet). Please clarify is the requirement for rungs and ladder the same thing?

ANSWER: The rungs may be part of the ladder. They need to be integrally constructed to tie into or connect to the ladder.

Q57 -Will the Government allow the Contractor to utilize OSHA approved shoring in lieu of back sloping the trench walls? See relevant Note #1 on Plan Sheet 24 of 34.

ANSWER: Yes.

Q58 -The gravel bed below the valve box on Plan Sheet 25 of 34 is depicted as being 6” thick. Specification Section 221102, part 3.2 A states the gravel bed under each valve is “12 inch minimum diameter, 12 inch minimum depth.” Please clarify: Is the gravel bed below the valve and box 6” thick or 12” minimum depth?

ANSWER: Provide 2” minus gravel at a depth of 12”.

Q59 -We have tried several times to download the Contract Specification for Construction and have been unable to obtain the four (4) sections. Please confirm Specification Sections 024100, 31210, 321200, and 33210 are included with the solicitation documents.

ANSWER: Specification Section 024100 is found on page 39 of RFP Attachment 1 - Specifications. Specification Section 321200 - PLANTMIX BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT is attached below. There is no reference to Specification Sections 31210 and 33210 in the RFP.

Q60-Will the Government furnished utility building be supplied with a precast knockout for the exhaust fan? Or, will the Contractor be responsible to drill a hole for the exhaust port?

ANSWER: Knockouts are precast.

Q61 - Does the Government require the exhaust fan (in the utility building) to discharge vertically through the roof or horizontally through the wall?

ANSWER: Through the wall as shown.

Q62 - Section J (RFP page 22 of 39) lists Attachment 3 as containing 14 pages. Attachment 3, when downloaded, contains only 6 pages. Please clarify: Does Attachment 3 contain 14 or 6 pages?

ANSWER: 6 pages. See the attached Section J Replacement Page.

Q63 - Is final seeding requirement as referenced in 023701, Part 1.1 A-3 limited only to the locations of the old horse corrals? Or, do other areas require final seeding to stabilize the work site?

ANSWER: The location of the old horse corrals and the demolition site will require final seeding. See added specification for seed bed and seed mix requirements.

Q64 - Please define the Government’s preferred process/procedure for permanent stabilization as described in Section 023701 – Part 3.6, A. Does permanent stabilization include hydroseeding?

ANSWER: Part 3.6 discusses maintenance. Follow the specification for materials and application procedures

Q65 - Who is responsible for unloading Government furnished material? Section 01550 Part 2.1, A-1 (see also Section 133400 Part 1.1-A). Will the Government provide the special connection hardware (from the Manufacturer) needed to lift the Government furnished building into place?

ANSWER: The only government furnished material is the CXT building. CXT will offload, but contractor to coordinate the delivery. Section 133400 is waste material disposal and does not mention government furnished materials.

Q66 - Explain the last sentence of Section 133400 Part 3.5 F Access provide by whom? Who will prepare the alternate site?

ANSWER: The access is right off of the highway and there should be no problem getting the truck to the site. This is generally for installation and delivery in remote locations. If needed, the contractor will prepare the site, however it is very unlikely that it will be needed.

Q67 - Does the Government furnished building come complete with the heaters, motorized vents, or exhaust fan?

ANSWER: No. See “E” sheets.

Amendment 0002 – Replacement Pages (2 pages) AG-0261-S-12-0009 Middle Kyle Administrative Site Water System

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B- 1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

MIDDLE KYLE ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATER SYSTEM

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF MEAS UNIT QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL

011900 Mobilization LSQ LS 1 $ $

017320-1 Well House #1 Demolition LSQ LS 1 $ $ 017320-2 Well House #2 Demolition LSQ LS 1 $ $ 017320-3 Storage Tanks Demolition LSQ LS 1 $ $ 017320-4 Reservoir Pond # 3 Demolition LSQ LS 1 $ $ 017320-5 Reservoir Pond # 1 & #2 Demolition LSQ LS 1 $ $ 017320-6 Horse Structures Demolition LSQ LS 1 $ $

133400

Pump House Placement (including excavation, leveling, backfill, grading and placement) LSQ LS 1 $ $

133402 60" Utility Boxes (includes plumbing within five ft) AQ EA 3 $ $ 221100-1 6" HDPE line including trench, fittings and backfill. AQ LF 8298 $ $ 221100-2 2" HDPE line including trench, fittings and back fill AQ LF 2512 $ $ 221100-3 10" HDPE Pipe Sleeve (under all asphalt crossings) AQ LF 145 $ $ 221100-4

2" Daylight Drain (including pipe, strainer and all work within 10 ft of drain) AQ EA 2 $ $

221100-5

3" Daylight Drain (including pipe, strainer and all

221100-6

4" Daylight Drain (including pipe, strainer and all

221102-1 6" Poly Valves and Curb Boxes AQ EA 3 $ $ 221102-2 4" Poly Valves and Curb Boxes AQ EA 1 $ $ 221102-3 2" Poly Valves and Curb Boxes AQ EA 1 $ $

221103 Plumbing App. In Pumphouse LSQ LS 1 $ $

221120

Remove and Replace in Well #1, Submersible well pump (including discharge Line, motor, check valve) LSQ LS 1 $ $

221200

Underground Water Storage Tanks (60,000 gallons, includes plumbing) LSQ LS 1 $ $

260500 Common Work for Electrical LSQ LS 1 $ $ 312010 Unclassified Borrow AQ CY 475 $ $ 321200

Asphalt Paving (for all asphalt crossings of waterline) AQ TONS 10 $ $

332100-1

Improvements to Well #1 (pitless unit, well head enclosure, connection to pumphouse, replacement of cement seal)

LSQ LS 1 $ $

332100-2

Abandonment of Well #2 (removal of pump, motor, electrical line and discharge line and plugging the well according to NAC standards)

LSQ LS 1 $ $

TOTAL $

Amendment 0002 Replacement Pages (2 pages) AG-0261-S-12-0009 Middle Kyle Administrative Site Water System

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J- 1 The following attachments are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract (see separate document(s)).

Attachment No. Title Date No. of Pages

1 Middle Kyle Administrative Site Water System– General Specifications

07/2012 124 Pages

2 Middle Kyle Administrative Site Water System– Final Drawings

08/01/2012 34 Pages

3 Wage Rate Decision No. NV1200022 (HEAVY) 07/27/2012 6 Pages 4 Past Performance Questionnaire N/A 2 5 Middle Kyle Admin Site Water System

Construction Cost Estimate Breakdown N/A 2

6 Fire Precautions N/A 2

USDA FOREST SERVICE R-4

SPRING MOUNTAINS VISITOR GATEWAY

SECTION 321220 - PLANTMIX BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1 SUMMARY

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 00 and 01 Specification Sections, apply to this section.

B. Construct plantmix bituminous pavement as specified in Sections 401, 402, 703, 705, and related sections of the Uniform Standard Specifications, as supplemented and modified in this section, and as shown on the Drawings.

2 REFERENCES

A. Uniform Standard Specifications: Uniform Standard Specifications for Public Works' Construction, Off-Site Improvements, Clark County Area, Nevada, most recent edition, available f r o m t h e R e g i o n a l T r a n s p o r t a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n o f S o u t h e r n N e v a d a (www.rtcsouthernnevada.com). Contractual, measurement, and payment provisions do not apply.

3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals: Comply with Section 013300.

B. Submit proposed asphaltic concrete mix design to Contracting Officer for review and acceptance prior to beginning work.

4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for work specified in this section. All work will be included in the Lump Sum prices for items as listed in the Schedule of Bid Items:

1. Bituminous Pavement, Aggregate Base Course, Concrete Curbs, Striping

5 AMBIENT CONDITIONS

A. Application of bituminous materials shall comply with Subsection 406.03.02, Weather Limitations, of the Uniform Standard Specifications.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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1 MATERIALS

A. Plantmix Bituminous Pavement:

1. As specified in Section 401 and Section 402 of the Uniform Standard Specifications, and as supplemented and modified in this section.

2. Traffic Category for all permanent Plantmix Bituminous surfaces shall be Traffic

Category I, with AC-30 asphalt.

B. Prime Coat: SS-1h liquid asphalt emulsion as specified in Section 406 of Uniform Standard Specifications.

C. Tack Coat: Type SS1 asphaltic emulsion as specified in Section 405 of Uniform Standard Specifications.

D. Seal Coat: As specified in Section 407 of the Uniform Standard Specifications.

2 AGGREGATES

A. Aggregate Base: As specified in Section 321 23 and Section 302 of Uniform Standard Specifications.

B. Add the following to Subsection 401.02.02, Aggregates, in the Uniform Standard Specifications:

1. Aggregate Type III shall be used for pavements 2 inches or less in total thickness.

2. Aggregate Type II shall be used for pavements greater than 2 inches in total thickness.

3 COMPOSITION OF MIXTURES

A. Add the following to Subsection 401.02.01, Composition of Mixtures, in the Uniform Standard Specifications: The Traffic Category for all permanent Plantmix Bituminous surfaces shall be Traffic Category I, with AC-30 asphalt.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

1 PREPARATION OF EXISTING SURFACE

A. Add the following to Subsection 405.03.03, Preparation of Surface, of the Uniform Standard Specifications:

1. The existing surface shall be patched and cleaned and be free of irregularities to provide a smooth and uniform surface to receive the treatment.

2. The edges of existing pavements shall be saw cut to full depth, in a neat line and shall be cleaned prior to the application of a tack coat.

2 PRIME COAT APPLICATION

A. Apply prime coat as specified in Section 406 of the Uniform Standard Specifications.

B. Prime coat shall be applied to aggregate base courses when the thickness of the plantmix bituminous pavement is less than 5 inches.

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C. Plantmix bituminous pavements 5 inches and greater shall not require the application of a prime coat.

3 PLACEMENT OF PLANTMIX BITUMINOUS SURFACE

A. Construct plantmix bituminous surface as specified in the Uniform Standard Specifications, as supplemented and modified in this section, and as shown on the Drawings.

4 TACK COAT APPLICATION

A. Apply tack coat, as specified in Section 405 of the Uniform Standard Specifications, between lifts of asphaltic concrete paving and against concrete surfaces.

B. Delete Paragraph C.1 of Subsection 405.03.04, Application of Asphaltic Emulsion, of the Uniform Standard Specifications and replace with: Tack coat shall be applied to no greater area in any one day than is planned to be covered by plantmix during the same day.

C. Apply at rate of 0.10 gallon per square yard of surface, unless otherwise directed by

CONTRACTING OFFICER.

5 SEAL COAT APPLICATION

A. Apply seal coat to surface of asphaltic concrete pavement immediately after asphaltic concrete has set and cooled, as specified in Section 407 of the Uniform Standard Specifications.

B. Apply at rate of 0.10 gallon per square yard of surface, unless otherwise requested by Contracting Officer.

6 FINAL SURFACE REQUIREMENTS AND TOLERANCES

A. Surface of paving:

1. In accordance with lines, grades, and cross-sections shown on Drawings.

2. Free from ruts, humps, depressions, and irregularities.

B. For purpose of testing finished surface course, use 12foot straight edge, except that a 10foot straight edge may be used on vertical curves.

1. Hold straight edge in contact with surface in successive positions parallel to road centerline.

2. Check entire area from one side to other, by advancing along pavement in successive stages of not more than half length of straight edge.

C. Except at intersections or at changes of grade, correct irregularities which vary more than 1/4 inch from lower edge of straight edge at no additional cost to Contracting Officer.

Transverse slope of finished surface shall contain no depressions greater than 1/4 inch below lower edge of straight edge when laid transverse to road centerline.

D. Remedy irregularities which may develop before completion of rolling by loosening surface mix and removing or adding materials as may be required. Should irregularities and defects remain after final compaction, promptly remove material and lay sufficient new material to form true and even surface.

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E. Correct minor surface projections, ridges, indentations, and minor honeycombed surfaces by rolling or other means as requested by Contracting Officer, at no additional cost to Government.

7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing of bituminous pavement shall comply with requirements as specified in the various relevant sections of the Uniform Standard Specifications.

END OF SECTION 321220

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