Prebid_QA.pdf

Solicitation AG-82D7-S-17-0024

Grand Mesa National Forest Visitor Center Water System Improvements

Pre-Bid Questions and Answers

5/18/2017

1. Water Line Crossing at Road – Technical Approach should include methods used to install pipe under roadway. See Subsections L-12, L-13, M-1, M-2, M-3 and M-4 in Pages 37 to 44 of the Solicitation for instructions on preparing the proposal and information on how proposals will be evaluated.

2. Contract Price Range – $100,000.00 - $250,000.00

3. Can the pressure tank be removed from current location? – The tank diameter is approximately 36" and the doorway is approximately 36" wide.

4. Flagging for new pipe lines – Flagging of pipeline locations is to be done by Contractor and inspected by Government prior to beginning excavation.

5. Locating utilities – Utility locate services must be used, but not all utilities are located utilizing those services. The old water line from the aboveground concrete storage tank to the Visitor Center has been abandoned. Other federal remnant systems to be protected may exist.

6. Are number of hydrants identified in the optional bid items? – Yes, the Schedule of Items indicates 11 hydrants in the optional bid items.

7. Can an alternative approach, including alternative alignment for new pipeline, be proposed? – Yes, but the work must also be priced as specified to be considered.

Alternative approaches should be outlined in Technical Approach with any expected cost adjustments.

8. What is the old underground water line made of? - PVC, as shown on the drawings.