Attachment_1_READ_ME_FIRST_-_FAQs.pdf

Solicitation (RFQ) no. 140P8425Q0059 – Attachment 1, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Regrade road, clean out culverts, Oregon Caves National Monument (ORCA)

1. This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Proposals (RFP) package and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective offerors. Refer to the complete solicitation package for detailed requirements, which consists of the following documents:

• This document “FAQ” as Attachment 1

• Terms/Provisions/Clauses (FAR 15.204-1 Uniform Contract Format, Sections B – M) as Attachment 2

• Department of Labor (DOL) Davis-Bacon (DB) Wage Rates as Attachment 3

• Project Specifications as Attachment 4

• Forms to Return with Quote as Attachment 5

NOTE: Attachment 5 is comprised of the following fill-in documents: Price Schedule, Relevant Experience, Technical Approach, and FAR Provisions 52.204-24.

• Optional Past Performance Questionnaire as Attachment 6

2. Who can participate in this procurement?

This project is being solicited and will be awarded as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.502-2. The NAICS code is 237310, “Highway, Street, and

Bridge Construction,” with an associated small business size standard of $45 million average annual gross receipts for the past three years.

3. What is the estimated value?

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is less than $25,000.

4. What type of contract will be issued?

All work will be performed under a single firm-fixed-price construction contract subject to the Construction

Wage Rate Requirements in FAR Part 22.4.

5. Will there be a pre-proposal site visit?

Yes. An organized site visit is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 20th at 11am PDT. While not mandatory, quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

Interested parties shall meet at the Cave Creek Campground. This is a remote area and directions are as follows:

Directions to Oregon Caves Monument & Preserve from Grants Pass Oregon. Proceed on Hwy 99 till Redwood

Hwy/OR-238, turn slight right. Take the 1st right onto Redwood Hwy/US-199 S for 28.34 miles. Turn left on Caves

Hwy/OR 46, proceed approximately 16 miles to Cave Creek Campground and approx. 19 miles to 960 evacuation road.

Directions to Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve from Crescent City Ca. Proceed to US-199, EXIT 794, toward I-5/Grants Pass .52 miles. Turn slight left onto US-199 N (Crossing into Oregon) proceed 48.29 miles. Turn right onto Caves Hwy/OR-46, proceed approximately 16 miles to Cave Creek Campground and approx. 19 miles to

960 evacuation road.

Please send an RSVP no later than 3pm on 8/19/25, indicate business name, point of contact name(s), and mobile number(s). Send the RSVP by email to: Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov and cc: Joshua_Haggett@nps.gov.

Request for individual site visits will not be honored.

mailto:Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov mailto:Joshua_Haggett@nps.gov

6. Project Period of Performance. This is a very fast turn-around for submitting a quote and starting work after award. The government will award the contract first week of September 2025. The pre-construction meeting will occur the second week of September and Notice to Proceed will be issued immediately after the pre-construction meeting so contractor has that in-hand for mobbing to the site Sept 15th. Completion time once onsite work begins is 45 calendar days, from September 15, 2025 to October 30, 20205. The overall total period of performance of the contract will include time permitted for issuance of a seasonal shutdown after award to postpone onsite road and culvert work until Spring/Summer 2026 if that becomes necessary.

NOTE: Ideally, Government would prefer that road work occur between September through October

2025 per weather holding in good conditions, however, should a seasonal shutdown need to go into effect, Quoter can plan/schedule for work to occur in Spring/Summer 2026 in lieu of starting in

September 2025. Government accepts weather may not be only contingency affecting project schedule – supply chain, availability of materials, deliveries, etc., may also impact schedule.

7. What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

• NOT REQUIRED - Bid bond (FAR clause 52.228-1): 20% of offered price

• NOT REQUIRED - Performance bond (FAR clause 52.228-15)

• NOT REQUIRED - Payment bond (FAR clause 52.228-15)

• REQUIRED - Certificate of Liability Insurance (FAR clause 52.228-5)

• Contractors unfamiliar with Government contracts and bonds may find it useful to read Part 28 of the

FAR (https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52). Contractors should also be familiar with the U.S.

Treasury listing of approved sureties, information can be located at https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570.htm

8. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Requirements

The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official U.S. Government database of entities wishing to do business with the federal government. There is NO fee to register at this site. Prior to the solicitation closing date, all offerors must establish and/or maintain an active registration and complete the online representations and certifications at https://SAM.gov. Offeror shall have a current (not pending or expired status)

SAM.gov registration upon submission of offer in order to be considered eligible for award. Small business may obtain assistance with SAM by contacting the Small Business Administration at https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/federal-contracting-assistance or the Association of Procurement

Technical Assistance Centers at https://www.aptac-us.org/find-a-ptac/?state=CA

9. Where and how do I submit my Proposal?

Quotes shall be submitted by email to phaedra_fuller@nps.gov. Quotes shall be emailed to be considered. It is the Quoterr’s responsibility to ensure quote submitted is fully received. Refer to Solicitation Attachment 2, Sections L-Instructions to Quoters, and Section M-Evaluation Factors, for full details on what to include in quote.

10. When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your quote is due by the date and time specified in Item 13 of the Standard

Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. Refer to FAR clause 52.215-1. If the quote due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment.

https://sam.gov/ https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/federal-contracting-assistance https://www.aptac-us.org/find-a-ptac/?state=CA mailto:phaedra_fuller@nps.gov

11. How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

Prospective quoters will be required to visit the SAM.gov website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the solicitation documents; no other notifications will be sent. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed or issued. It is the responsibility of the offerors to monitor the SAM website to download all amendments and attachments which may also be issued against the solicitation prior to the solicitation’s closing date. The website address for SAM.gpv is https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. Solicitation number is

140P8425Q0059.

12. How can I get more information?

• Read the full Request for Quote package first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the

Contracting Officer at phaedra_fuller@nps.gov.

• Questions shall be submitted no more than three (3) calendar days prior to the solicitation response date

(date that quotes are due). Submit questions by email to Phaedra Fuller and cc: Joshua Haggett.

o Contracting Officer, Phaedra Fuller at Phaedra_fuller@nps.gov o Facility Manager, Joshual Haggett at Joshua_Haggett@nps.gov

Note: Amendment(s) to the solicitation answering any questions relative to these documents will be timely posted at the SAM.gov website (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities).

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