Sabino_Canyon_Shuttle_Prospectus_Q_and_A.docx

Sabino Canyon Shuttle Prospectus

Questions about the Question and Answer process for this solicitation:

· Will the FS publish for the public and/or all interested parties ALL questions submitted? No. We may have non-relevant questions or questions easily answered by reading the prospectus. If yes, will the FS be editing and/or “compiling” questions asked or will it publish ALL questions submitted exactly as written? We will edit for clarity and combine similar questions. We may also remove certain details and will not attribute the questions to a particular person or company.

· Is there a deadline for the submission of questions? No, although to be useful, they should be posed early in the application period.

· Is there a deadline by which the FS is committed to providing answers to all questions submitted? No. But we will try to answer promptly.

· Does the FS allow for any particular length of time between the provision of answers to questions submitted and the deadline for proposals? (I.e. if a party is waiting for an answer to a question for the preparation of its proposal, said party would need some time between receiving the answer to the questions and the due date for its proposal.) The deadline will not be extended because of questions or an applicant that needs more time. The Forest Service determines if an extension is necessary, in the best interest of the public. An extension would apply to all applicants, not just one applicant.

· Does the FS allow for parties to submit follow up questions, based on answers provided by the FS to previously submitted questions, such as clarifications? Yes, we want applicants to have their questions answered. And we want Q&As to be transparent to all. If so, what is the process for the second or follow-up questions? People can ask questions at any time. Questions should be directed to Amanda Walker as specified in the prospectus.

· Will the FS be answering questions during the 12/12 site visit? Will those answers be provided verbally at that time or later in writing or both? We will record all questions and provide a written response to questions promptly, however simple questions may be answered at that time.