GLCA Hite District Q A 0001

GLCA 318878 - Hite District
Solicitation # 140P2026R0011
Combined Phase 1 and 2 Q&A Sheet
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Offeror Question

Please clarify if Factors 1-3 should be three (3) separate documents or if all Factors should be included in one document?

May we use previously submitted PPQs (including ones submitted for previous NPS proposals) and CPARS from other government entities in Factor 3?

NPS Response
NPS recommends that this be submitted as one PDF.

Yes that is acceptable.

Page 68 includes a Phase I Volume II section but this is not referenced on page 66 in the A Business Proposal is required as part of the Phase 1 submission, but no pricing information should be submitted as part of Phase 1.
submission requirements. Please confirm whether we should submit the Phase I Volume II items along with Volume I or disregard these items for this submission.

Due to the technical complexity of the design-build scope, remote site logistics, environmental/permitting considerations, hydraulic/geologic data review, and required coordination with design and construction partners, respectfully request that the Government extend the Phase I proposal due date by ten (10) business days. Please confirm that no pricing, cost breakdown, or CLIN pricing is required for Phase I, and that pricing will only be requested from shortlisted offerors during Phase II. Please confirm whether attendance at the pre-proposal site visit is mandatory or optional, and whether the Government will provide a site visit attendee list. Please confirm the current status of NEPA, wetlands/floodplain approvals, USACE coordination, and any other environmental permits required before construction or ground disturbance may begin.
Please confirm whether the Design-Build Contractor is responsible for all final geotechnical investigations, borings, slope stability analysis, blasting recommendations, and foundation/subgrade design after award.

Design-Build Contractor is to independently validate their design, See RFP Section 4.3.10 Drainage Please confirm whether offerors may rely on the provided hydrologic/hydraulic modeling Requirements.
reports for Phase I approach development, or whether the selected Design-Build Contractor must independently validate model assumptions after award.

Please confirm whether blasting is anticipated, permitted, or restricted within the project limits, and identify any NPS-specific approvals, monitoring, environmental, cultural, wildlife, or seasonal restrictions applicable to blasting operations.