Dolly_Copp_Q A_041816_Posting.pdf

DOLLY COPP Q&A 04/15/2016

1. Eversource has been non-responsive. Can you clarify if Eversource is pulling and supplying new wire through conduit and supplying the transformers? If it remains unknown we will carry these items.

-Eversource is supplying and pulling the Primary Power lines shown on the plans. They are also supplying the transformers.

2. We have not found any permit requirements, either with the Town, State, or Utilities. Sheet G-201 Note 1: Permits from Utilities. Can you clarify what permits, if any?

- The Forest Service already has in-hand an Alteration of Terrain permit, a Wetlands permit, a Subdivision permit, a Public Water permit, an Army Corps permit, and Subsurface permits. These permits have been posted to the Solicitation website. Any other permits shall be the responsibility of the contractor. This includes, but is not limited to, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention plan.

3. Is it correct to assume that all permits and inspections are internal via Department of Agriculture?

Is the Forest Service performing any inspection or further oversight? We are happy to comply and are just looking to understand Chain of Command.

-The Forest Service will be inspecting all construction and will be the only entity with direct oversight of the contract. Eversource will also be performing inspections per their regulations and the contractor will work directly with them to schedule those inspections as required. Inspections by State entities may also occur based on the specific permit conditions. Those inspections should be scheduled between the contractor and the necessary agency. For instance, the NH-DES Subsurface permit states that each system must be left uncovered until inspected by an authorized agent of the Department. The Forest Service asks to be informed of other Agency or Entity inspections.

4. Since the bid is due on the 20th, is it acceptable to overnight the bond on the 20th with receipt no later than the 21st with a Fedex tracking number and photocopy proof? Based on our understanding, the bid bond is based on the base bid. Otherwise, this could potentially tie up the total amount of bonding capacity for any small company for up to one to three years without known bid alternatives being accepted. An example would be the pre-cast buildings could be an end of project item, but have a significant dollar value. This would also seem to be in line with “Phase 1”. Lastly since all the “Bid Alt” sheets say “Mobilization and Bond” it seems there is the same relationship of the bid bond being only for the base bid. If this is not correct, can you please clarify?

-The “ORIGINAL” 20% bid bond needs to be delivered to me no later than 04/20/2016 @ 2:00 pm. The bid bond should be based on the base bid only and should not include the optional items.

5. Are we bidding the construction of the new gatehouse? The prints show the design, but we have been unable to locate the language that says to include it.

-No, the gatehouse is not going to be constructed at this time.

DOLLY COPP Q&A 04/15/2016

6. We count a total of 13 new pre-fabricated toilet buildings are to be constructed inclusive of the new campground area. Is this correct? Additionally is it correct that all building have new concrete base structures with existing to be removed?

-Only 12 toilet buildings are planned for construction at this time. The “new campground area” (the Volunteer Loop) is not an item for construction. That would be the 13th building that you count.

-The CXT buildings come with concrete bases, so no additional concrete is necessary underneath the structures. The only needed component under a bathhouse is 12” of compacted gravel and that is shown on the plans and accounted for the in the bid quantities. Sidewalks are the only concrete work associated with the bathhouses. In regards to the removal of existing structures, yes, any concrete that is not attached to the building itself shall be removed and disposed of properly.

7. The proposal is limited to 20 pages including QC plan. Is it reasonable to assume that these are overviews with key personnel, as the limit is 20 pages? Scheduling submission as an overview; is this the correct approach since it is unknown what bid alts will be awarded which affect the true schedule that has to be developed after conversations with the contractor and the Dept of Ag based on options, approach, restrictions, long lead items, and determination of what needs to be done in preparation.

Therefore is it reasonable to submit an overview schedule and QC plan since there is a limit on pages?

-Yes, it is reasonable to assume that due to the 20 page maximum for the technical proposal.

8. We don’t see specifications on the water tower hatch that is a bid line item.

9. Pages 2 and 3 are missing from the Solicitation. Can you please provide them or identify that they are deleted?

-Pages 1-3 are in the original solicitation. They did not change with Amendment 000001. See attached pages.

10. We see this project falls under NAICS code 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a $36.5 million average annual revenue. Is it correct that any bidder who exceeds this size standard will not be considered as a prime including affiliation (as defined by SBA)?

-Correct any business that does not meet the size standard in the solicitation will be ineligible for any award..

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST

4 FARM COLONY DRIVE

WARREN PA 16365

24H8

USDA Forest Service - Allegheny NF

ATTN: Alan Zero 4 Farm Colony Drive Warren, PA 16365

ALAN ZERO 814-728-6288

1x 03/18/2016

AG-1484-S-16-0002

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

PROJECT TITLE: Dolly Copp Campground Reconstruction

The magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

This is a 100% small business set-aside per FAR 19.502-2

The statement of work is included in this solicitation and will be included in the award document.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 393 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

04/20/2016

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST

4 FARM COLONY DRIVE

WARREN PA 16365

24H8

ALAN J. ZERO

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 57

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

AG-1484-S-16-0002

PROJECT TITLE: Dolly Copp Campground

Reconstruction

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110