Questions and Answers 0002

Question #

Date Question
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9/1/2026

9/1/2026

Questions

Could Reclamation clarify the demarcation point for electrical service and SCADA integration? Is the contractor's scope limited to structural building enclosure fabrication, interior electrical conduit rough-in, grounding grid, and ventilation/exhaust louvers, or does it include full SCADA panel mounting, telemetry termination, and motor actuator wiring?

9/1/2026

9/1/2026

9/1/2026

9/9/2026

9/9/2026

Could Reclamation confirm the applicable Department of Labor (DOL) Heavy/Building Construction Wage Determination for the project site counties, and will any wage rate updates be issued via standard amendment prior to the November 10 bid opening? Please confirm the accepted method of bid delivery for the November 10, 2026, 10:00 AM MST opening (e.g., electronic submission via email/SAM.gov vs. physical hard copy delivered to the Salt Lake City regional office). Additionally, does Reclamation accept electronic bid bonds with digital surety verification seals? Issue the applicable Heavy and Building wage determinations for McKinley County. The two attached decisions name San Juan County only, while BBN9, Coyote Canyon, Rock Springs, and Window Rock are in McKinley County. Coyote Canyon, Rock Springs, and Window Rock are in McKinley County. (IFB
Attachments 5-6 / Schedule B)
At Window Rock, is the 12-in FCV required, or is a 12-in spool required in place of the FCV/orifice? Reconcile P41, P43 and P60.

Confirm contractor responsibility and interfaces for building foundations, HVAC, interior electrical, controls, terminations, commissioning, and utility service, including every item marked or inferred as 'by others.' (SF-1442 / final specs / P40/P61)

9/9/2026

9/9/2026

BOR Response

Are geotechnical soil borehole reports, foundation slab structural Refer to Division 53 for available geological information. Geotechnical soil borehole reports, foundation slab structural drawings, and subgrade compaction drawings, and subgrade compaction specifications available for the specifications are not available for the designated turnout building sites. The turnout buildings will be installed on newly excavation foundations in which the designated turnout building sites? Will the turnout buildings be design of are the responsibility of the contractor. Refer to Specification 13 34 00 Prefabricated Engineered Structures for contractor geotechnical installed on newly excavated foundations or on existing investigation and design requirements.