Questions and Answers 0001

Bassie Spring Improvement Project
Issuing Office: BLM Nevada State Office
Location: Carson City District Office
Solicitation Number: 140L3926Q0049
Questions and Answers:
1. Are the 2027 dates intentional? The performance work statement allows 60 days from notice to proceed and requires completion before October 30, 2027. When is the notice to proceed anticipated?
Answer: The notice to proceed would be issued no later than April 30~ after snow melts and should be completed before October 30, 2027. It is requested that the work be completed within 60 of notice to proceed.
2. The scope places the work in Churchill County, the RFQ summary lists Clark County. Could you confirm the correct county and applicable wage determination? Answer: The project is only in Churchill County, NV. An updated wage determination is now attached to the solicitation.
3. The solicitation states that no formal site visit is scheduled but encourages offerors to inspect the project site. Is an individual pre-bid site inspection permitted? If so, please provide the procedure or point of contact for coordinating access to the Bassie Spring project location. Answer: The site is an open space and can be visited. To access the site, refer to the maps on pages 6 and 7 of the performance work statement. The site can be accessed from Highway 50 up Edwards Creek Road up to Bassie Spring Road to the project area. Please note that the area is not staked. It is the responsibility of the contractor to inspect the site as this will be a firm fixed price contract.
4. Please confirm whether the existing access route to the project site is suitable for trucks/trailers transporting fencing materials, excavation equipment, the stock trough, and other construction materials, or whether there are known vehicle/equipment limitations that contractors should account for in their pricing.
Answer: The road is accessible with small to medium trails. The site is accessible with 4X4 trucks and trailers. A small excavator can be towed to the project area. A large excavator can be walked in.
5. Are there any available photographs, recent inspection information, or additional details regarding the existing spring diversion structure, existing trough/pipeline, spring flow, and anticipated excavation/rock conditions beyond the information contained in the PWS? Answer: The spring is located on a moderately steep slope and is moderately rocky. Spring discharge is likely <1 gallon per minute, but it is perennially flowing. Please see pages 4 and