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Resurface Realign Bottomland Trail, TAPR The purpose of this amendment (0002) is to post questions and answers and to extend the due date and time for bids to Friday, July 12, 2024, at 10:00 am CDT. 1... Resurface Realign Bottomland Trail, TAPR The purpose of this amendment (0002) is to post questions and answers and to extend the due date and time for bids to Friday, July 12, 2024, at 10:00 am CDT. 16 questions and answers follow below: Question 1. Winter Conditions - Should we include the cost of winter conditions in our proposal? If so, can we have a cost breakout for it? Answer 1. Per Division 1, page 4, section D: Period of Performance, contractor has 100 calendar days to complete the work. The intention is for this project to be complete before December. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract. Consideration would not be given to a cost breakout for winter conditions. Q2. Water Resources - What are our water resources on site for filling water buckets for saw cutting, cleaning, wetting grade, etc.? A2. Spec Division 1, page 7, Section 3.3.D.2 discusses water service, as a matter of clarification, water is not available. Q3. Electrical Outlets - Are there any electrical outlets available and functional on site? A3. Spec Division 1, page 7, Section 3.3.D.3 discusses electric power service, as a matter of clarification, electric power is not available. Q4. Testing - Who will be conducting the testing? A4. Earth Moving - Owner, per spec section 312000, page 5, item 3.12 Concrete - Owner, per spec section 321313, page 13, item 3.13 Q5. What are our testing requirements? A5. See spec sections 312000 and 321313. Q6. Work Hours and Supervision - What are our work hour restrictions? A6. See spec Division 1, page 6, section 3.2 Q7. Do we need to have an agency officer on site to conduct work? A7. If the question is asking if there needs to be an NPS inspector present at all times to conduct work, that typically is not necessary. Spec Division 1, page 5, section 3.1 includes information regarding conduct of operations as well as providing the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) communication information. Q8. ADA Compliance - In the event we are not able to achieve ADA requirements based on current conditions, are there any provisions in place? A8. No, proposed improvements within the construction documents are anticipated to fully meet ABA requirements. Any discrepancies or concerns shall be immediately brought to the COR's attention prior to commencing construction. Q9. Animal Interference - Considering the environment, what costs will be covered for work compromised by animals? A9. Contractor shall utilize applicable means and methods to protect the work site. (Contractor's responsibility) Q10. Will we need to replace compromised work, and if so, at whose cost? A10. Yes, at the contractor's cost, contractor's responsibility to protect their work. Q11. Should we include the costs to run a security team overnight to scare off animals from the site? A11. Contractor shall utilize applicable means and methods to protect the work site. Q12. Concrete Placement - Are there any restrictions we should be aware of for getting concrete on the ground and finishing with ready mix plants being far away and having to buggy the concrete? A12. Contractor shall utilize applicable means and methods to place concrete in areas identified for buggy installation. Q13. Washout Restrictions - What are our on-site washout restrictions? A13. A concrete washout area is identified on detail 1, sheet C16. General site requirements are listed on plan sheet C2 and Division 1 within the specifications reference maintaining/restoring aggregate parking lot to existing conditions and keeping the site neat and minimizing waste. Q14. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals? A14. It is not required to be three separate individuals. Q15. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project? A15. This is addressed in the A06 Specs.pdf document as follows: The Notice to Proceed will be issued with a period of performance that is all inclusive of supply lead times, material deliveries, decommissioning, installation, anticipated average weather days for location, final commissioning, and acceptance of completed work. Q16. "I noticed on the solicitation that you require a stamped letter from the engineer on shop drawings. I have never heard of an engineer stamping shop drawings unless he or she is the one who drew them. Is this expected to be added into the cost for paying an engineer to stamp shop drawings. Perhaps I am misinterpreting the information. Please clarify. A16. Refer to page 2 of specification 321313, part 1.4.F. All amendments must be acknowledged by the time of bid submission.

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PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE Resurface Realign Bottomland Trail, TAPR The National Park Service, Contracting Operations Central, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for the Resurface ... PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE Resurface Realign Bottomland Trail, TAPR The National Park Service, Contracting Operations Central, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for the Resurface and Realign Bottomland Trail requirement for Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Strong City, KS. Work will consist of construction of an ABA accessible trail via a 5-foot wide, 5-inch thick, concrete slab on top of the existing gravel surface to provide year-round access to visitors. The existing gravel trail is constantly prone to washouts and poor surface conditions that don't meet accessibility standards. A majority of the project is within the Fox Creek floodplain and the proposed improvements include trail realignments moving the trail further from the Fox Creek streambank. Additional improvements include relocating signs, benches, stone slab seats, bike racks, and paving a portion of the existing aggregate parking lot to provide accessible travel paths to the trailhead and existing restroom facility. Includes paving improvements to the parking lot and seating areas near the trailhead, as well as paving approximately 2,550 LF of trail to create an accessible loop closest to the parking lot. Improvements also include relocating signs, benches, stone slab seats, tables, bike rack, as well as constructing the north trail realignment area with aggregate surfacing. The work may include earthwork excavation and additional paving. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 140P6024B0007 PROJECT MAGNITUDE: Between $250,000 and $500,000. TYPE OF CONTRACT: If awarded, this will be a firm fixed price contract, expected to be awarded to a prime contractor by early summer 2024 with performance to begin within 30 days of award/10 days of Notice to Proceed. Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Chase County, KS will apply. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) CODE CLASSIFICATION and SET ASIDE: The NAICS Code is 236220, and the size standard is $45 million. This project is set aside for 100% Total Small Business. SITE VISIT: A site visit date, time, and meeting location will be announced in the solicitation. Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit to inspect the site to ensure they fully understand the requirement and conditions that may affect the cost of the project, specifications, and performance. PUBLICIZING: The official solicitation (IFB) and its attachments will be issued and available on or about 4/15/2024 to the Contract Opportunities/SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities . The contracting office will not provide hardcopies or email copies of the solicitation. REGISTRATIONS: To be awarded a contract, an offeror/bidder must have an UEI number and CAGE code The offeror must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM), website at http://www.sam.gov, and have completed their Online Representations and Certifications at the time of the solicitation close date once the solicitation is posted. POINT OF CONTACT: James Bissaillon, Contract Specialist, james_bissaillon@nps.gov, (402) 800-8292.

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SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY): The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a sources sought market survey to determine the interest and capability of contractors for a possible upcoming project. Al... SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY): The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a sources sought market survey to determine the interest and capability of contractors for a possible upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey shall be the responsibility of the firm. Any information submitted is voluntary. The Contracting Officer will make an acquisition strategy determination based on the results of this market survey. The work will take place at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Strong City, Kansas. A brief summary of the work follows: Construction of an ABA accessible trail via a 5-foot wide, 5-inch thick, concrete slab on top of the existing gravel surface to provide year-round access to visitors. The existing gravel trail is constantly prone to washouts and poor surface conditions that don't meet accessibility standards. A majority of the project is within the Fox Creek floodplain and the proposed improvements include trail realignments moving the trail further from the Fox Creek streambank. Additional improvements include relocating signs, benches, stone slab seats, bike racks, and paving a portion of the existing aggregate parking lot to provide accessible travel paths to the trailhead and existing restroom facility. Includes paving improvements to the parking lot and seating areas near the trailhead, as well as paving approximately 2,550 LF of trail to create an accessible loop closest to the parking lot. Improvements also include relocating signs, benches, stone slab seats, tables, bike rack, as well as constructing the north trail realignment area with aggregate surfacing. The work may include earthwork excavation and additional paving. The NAICS code for this project is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45M. The Magnitude of Construction anticipated is between $250,000 and $500,000. Interested contractors should also consider their construction bonding capacities when responding. Contractors must be registered as a small business and any socio-economic groups represented in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code 236220 to be considered/confirmed. All specifications documents/drawings will be provided if/when the government proceeds with a formal solicitation. Interested firms must complete and submit the attached Sources Sought Market Survey. This market research is being conducted to acquire additional information about potential contractors that may be interested in performing this work. This is not an invitation for bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation. All interested firms must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on SAM.gov. All responses must be submitted via email not later than 1200 CDT, March 18, 2024. Email address: james_bissaillon@nps.gov. Include the reference number (140P6024B0007) in the subject line.