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Bid Q&A
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| QUESTION_SUBJECT |
| QUESTION_TEXT |
| ANSWER_TEXT |
| Deadline for questions |
| The RFP for this project has a deadline for questions of March 8, however the website lists a deadline of March 4. Which date is correct? |
| March 8, is the Deadline for questions as stated in the RFP document. |
| Assay Data |
| What is the intent to collect assay data for diagnostic rock samples? |
To further analyze mineral potential
| Four-Wheel Drive Experience |
| What is acceptable proof for four-wheel drive experience? |
| Description of pervious work requiring four-wheel drive. |
| Software Information |
| What supplemental software, licensing, data format/schema and database connectivity information can be provided on the computer tablet that is issued by the Division of Minerals? |
| Currently the Division of Minerals utilizes ESRI mapping software and the field tablets will be outfitted with the necessary software to complete the field work |
| Location of abandoned mines |
| Are a majority of the identified abandoned mines on federally owned property? |
| The majority of the identified abandoned mines will be on federal lands. |
| Mine Stability Analysis |
| To what extent is mine stability analysis to be conducted, with respect to historical shafts/adits? |
| Mine stability analysis will not be conducted. Please refer to section 2.8 in the RFP. |
| Number of Consultants Selected |
| Is the States preference to have multiple consultants selected for this RFP based upon the full area of coverage? |
| There is no State preference on multiple or a single consultant being selected for this contract. The decision may be determined by the vendors proposed regions of work. |
| Surveying |
| Will the state require a PLS for field surveying? |
| No |
| Cost Schedule-Attachment G |
| Attachment G- Cost Schedule: Would a qualified Engineer be an acceptable alternate for a Geologist? Can the Cost Schedule be altered to include additional positions? |
| You may alter the cost schedule positions but please describe in the notes, why any change/addition in personnel away from the current cost schedule is necessary and still meets the requirements in section 2.6. |
| Cost Schedule-Attachment G |
| Attachment G- Cost Schedule: Is it allowed to attach an additional rate sheet for support equipment, i.e. GPS, off-road terrain vehicles, etc? |
| Attachment G has been updated. Please see the revised cost schedule to include form for additonal charges. |
| 5-page limit |
| Regarding 8.2.2.6: Will this section go against the 5-page limit specified in 3.1.9? |
| No, this section will not go against the page limit. |
| Access to sites |
| Is the Vendor going to be responsible for obtaining consents for access to sites of public and private lands? |
| No. The Division of Minerals will work with the appropriate federal agencies and private land holders for access to the mine sites. |
| 5-Page Limit |
| The qualifications section is limited to 5 pages. Is that 5 pages for the prime and all subconsultants, or are the subs allowed to provide 5 pages of qualifications also? |
| The limit is 5 pages per vendor. Subcontractors are an additional vendor. |