Tab_13_Amendment_1_Attachment_3_Q_and_A.docx

R16PS01019, Amendment 1 Questions and Answers

1. QUESTION: Regarding Section L, page 57 ,Factor 1. Experience-Due to the size of the project and it being a small business set aside, would first tier subcontractor experience be acceptable to use for Factor 1. EXPERIENCE?

ANSWER: Yes

2. QUESTION: How far along are they on cultural clearances?

ANSWER: Cultural Clearances have begun and it is anticipated that it will be completed prior to Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3. QUESTION: Can we pothole w/in proposed ROW, pre-bid?

ANSWER: Offeror will have to make the request in a formal letter addressed to the CO. The letter shall include a map showing the locations and stations of each test hole. Maps will also need to show proposed access route from existing roads to test pit locations. The request shall include a shapefile showing all required information. Also, you will have to you will provide your own cultural resource monitor. Cultural resource monitors must have required permits from the applicable land management agency. No guarantee is made that clearances can be obtained prior to proposal due date.

4. QUESTION: 1/4” wall for 36” casing seem light. Would the owner prefer 3/8”? ½” preferred on 200’ + Bores.

ANSWER: Offerors should bid the work as shown in the plans and specifications. If any deviations exist at the time of construction, these issues will be addressed with a contract change order.

5. QUESTION: Can washes be directionally drilled?

ANSWER: Offerors should bid the work as shown in the plans and specifications. If any deviations exist at the time of construction, these issues will be addressed with a contract change order. Please Note, once the contract is awarded Reclamation will consider Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) from the awardee, in accordance with FAR 52.248-3.

6. QUESTION: Is HDD an option on scheduled crossings? If so, do they have to be encased w/36” or can the pipe be direct bury?

ANSWER: Please reference Specification Section 33 11 10, for Pipeline General Requirements, Table 33 11 10A - Symbol Pipe Equivalents and Part 2.03, Pipe Options for Wash Crossings. Offerors should bid the work as shown in the plans and specifications. If any deviations exist at the time of construction, these issues will be addressed with a contract change order. Please Note, once the contract is awarded Reclamation will consider Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) from the awardee, in accordance with FAR 52.248-3.

7. QUESTION: If we arrive at Plant 1 before it is finished are we responsible for the pad or is the other contractor?

ANSWER: Offerors should bid the work as shown in the plans and specifications. If any deviations exist at the time of construction, these issues will be addressed with a contract change order.

8. QUESTION: Is there a geotech report?

ANSWER: Yes. Please reference Specification Sections 53 10 00, Geology and 53 20 00, Records of Geologic and Subsurface Investigations (Geologic Logs and Drawings).

9. QUESTION: Can we dig test holes?

ANSWER: See response to QUESTION 3.

10. QUESTION: How were rock and Trench quantities figured?

ANSWER: Computer generated. Please reference Specification Section 31 23 22, Pipe Trench Earthwork for Measurement and Payment and Payment and Part 1.02, Definitions, C., Rock Excavation.

11. QUESTION: What Type of pipe is specified? DI, PVC, Poly, Fiberglass, Steel?

ANSWER: Please reference Specification Section 33 11 10, for Pipeline General Requirements, Table 33 11 10A - Symbol Pipe Equivalents and Part 2.03, Pipe Options.

12. QUESTION: Who supplies water for compaction, dust control and filling the pipeline?

ANSWER: Contractors are responsible for all their water needs. Please reference Specification Section 01 51 00, Temporary Utilities for Temporary Water Sources. Please also reference Specification Section 31 02 10, Water for Dust Abatement, Specification Section 31 23 02, Compacting Earth Materials and Specification Section 33 11 10, Pipeline General Requirements, Part 1.01, Measurement and Payment, B., Filling and Testing Water, Part 3.03, Field Examination and Part 3.04, Filling Pipeline.

13. QUESTION: What are the bedding specifications?

ANSWER: Please reference Specification Section 31 23 22, Pipe Trench Earthwork, Part 2.01, Materials for Backfill, C., Bedding and Embedment, Part 3.06 Bedding and Embedment and Drawing 1695-D-60045, Pipe Trench Installation (Sheet 31).

14. QUESTION: Will rock excavation be a pay item?

ANSWER: See Section B, Price Schedule, CLIN 19. Please also reference Specification Section 31 23 22, Pipe Trench Earthwork for Measurement and Payment and Part 1.02, Definitions, C., Rock Excavation.

15. QUESTION: Will we be required to maintain access roads?

ANSWER: Please reference Specification Section 01 55 00, Vehicular Access and Parking, Part 3, Execution for Contractor requirements.