Cibola National Forest - Sandia Crest House Demolition & Removal

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides Amendment 3, which contains responses to vendor questions regarding solicitation 127EAU26Q0036.

• Optional Item #2 Pricing: Pricing for Optional Item #2 (Lake Marvin structures/cabins) should be based solely on provided plans/documentation, as the site was not included in the scheduled visit. No historical demolition records are available; utilities are connected but inactive and will be abandoned in place. Electric transmission lines are nearby but not attached to burned buildings.
• Sandia Crest House Utilities: Contractors must include utility disconnect/coordination in their pricing for the Sandia Crest House structure.
• Water/Sewage Tanks: The two external water/sewage tanks referenced in the SOW appear empty but may require pumping if any contents are found. The forest has no recent service documentation.
• Hazardous Materials: While a hazardous material test was conducted, contractors should anticipate the possibility of concealed or unidentified asbestos-containing material (ACM) during demolition.
• Staging Areas: Approved staging areas will be discussed during the prework meeting.
• Restoration (Option #1): Seeding with weed-free plant material is required for Option #1 restoration to restore natural species composition.
• Restoration (Option #2): Restoration for Option #2 is limited to debris removal and grading/backfill; no seeding or landscaping is included.
• Site Visits: Bidders who did not attend the site visit are still eligible to bid. There are no plans for a second site visit. Access to Casa Loma Residences is limited to external viewing only. Sandia Crest cannot be visited without authorized personnel due to a timber closure. Lake Marvin Cabin locations are publicly accessible.

This amendment clarifies requirements and site conditions, potentially impacting pricing and planning for bidders. It confirms that not attending the site visit does not disqualify bidders.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides Amendment 2, containing responses to vendor questions regarding solicitation 127EAU26Q0036.

• Optional Item #2 Pricing: Pricing for Optional Item #2 (Lake Marvin structures/cabins) should be based solely on provided plans/documentation, as the site was not included in the scheduled visit. No historic demolition records are available as damage was due to a natural disaster.
• Utility Disconnect/Coordination: For the Sandia Crest House structure, contractors must include utility disconnect/coordination in their pricing.
• Water/Sewage Tanks: Regarding external water/sewage tanks, they appear empty but will require pumping if any contents are found, as recent servicing is not documented.
• Hazardous Materials: While the hazardous material test was based on specialist knowledge, contractors should anticipate the possibility of concealed or unidentified asbestos-containing materials (ACM) during demolition.
• Demolition Fencing: Contractors are responsible for maintaining demolition fencing for the entire performance period and for leaving it for forest use after contract completion.
• Restoration: Seeding will be required for Option #1. Weed-free plant material appropriate to the site, capable of establishment, and non-invasive must be used for all seeding and mulching projects.
• Road Access: Routine road maintenance, limbing, and brushing to improve access to Casa Loma Residences are permitted, but plans require CO/COR approval prior to work.

This Q&A document clarifies requirements and potential site conditions, which may impact bidder understanding and pricing for various aspects of the solicitation, including optional items and demolition/restoration tasks. No changes to due dates or submission rules are indicated.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains architectural drawings and plans for the Crest House Addition and Renovation project. It details the scope of work, design data, and an index of all included drawings, as well as various aspects of the construction.

• Scope of Work: Encompasses renovation of an existing 4,495 SF facility and a new 5,295 SF addition. Specific tasks include new windows, stucco, metal roof, ADA lift, interior stair rebuilding, kitchen relocation, interior finishes, and deck construction. Existing public restrooms will be abandoned and converted to storage.
• Design Data: Includes building codes, occupancy loads, construction types, seismic zone, soil bearing capacity, and wind/roof/floor design loads.
• Index of Drawings: Lists all architectural drawings by type (Site Plan, Foundation, Floor Framing, Demolition, Elevations, Sections, Details, etc.).
• Specific Plans: Includes Roof Plan, Building Sections, Elevations, Wall Sections and Details, Electrical Plans, Mechanical Plans (HVAC), and Door and Window Schedules.
• Keyed Notes: Provide detailed specifications for materials, construction methods, and compliance with codes and standards.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the full scope, scale, and technical specifications of the Crest House Addition and Renovation project. They provide detailed information on proposed construction, existing conditions, and specific design requirements necessary for accurate bidding and project execution. Bidders must carefully review these documents to accurately estimate costs, plan construction activities, and ensure compliance with all specified requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Schedule of Items Sandia Crest House Complex Demolition and Removal," outlines the pricing structure for the demolition and removal services. It details the pay items, descriptions, methods of measure, units, quantities, unit costs, and total costs for both base and optional work.

• Base Pay Items: Includes mobilization, demolition material handling, supplemental material handling for backfill, security/privacy fabric fence and gate installation, and a demolition report.
• Optional Item #1: Covers the removal and disposal of the Dyer House (including asbestos-containing material) and the Del Toro structure, along with a demolition report.
• Optional Item #2: Encompasses the demolition of the Former Lake Marvin Recreation Building Area, removal of a retaining wall, and the demolition of multiple Lake Marvin Cabins, concluding with a demolition report.
• Summary Section: Provides fields for the total costs of the Base Pay Item, Optional Item 1, Optional Item 2, and a Grand Total.
• Glossary: Defines measurement units such as Actual Quantity (AQ), Asbestos Containing Material (ACM), Cubic Yard (CY), Linear Foot (LF), Lump Sum (LS), Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ), Lead Based Paint (LBP), and Ton (TON).

This schedule is crucial for bidders to understand the cost breakdown of the proposed demolition and removal work. It details the specific tasks, quantities, and units of measure required for both the primary scope and potential optional work, enabling vendors to prepare accurate and competitive bids.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work outlines the demolition and removal of the Sandia Crest House structure and associated infrastructure, along with site restoration to a natural state. It also includes optional items for the demolition of two recreation residences and structures at Lake Marvin.

• Primary Task (Sandia Crest House): Dismantle, demolish, remove, and transport for off-site disposal of the Sandia Crest House, including its concrete slab, stem walls, footings, metal roof, wood decks, stairs, and associated infrastructure. This also includes the removal and disposal of two septic systems. Site restoration involves furnishing imported soil and grading to return the area to a natural state. A 6-foot chain link privacy fence will be installed around the demolition area.

• Optional Item #1 (Casa Loma Recreation Residences): Demolition and off-site disposal of two recreation residences (Dyer Residence and Del Toro Residence) and associated infrastructure, followed by site restoration.

• Optional Item #2 (Lake Marvin Structures): Demolition and off-site disposal of the Lake Marvin recreation building area and eight cabins, including concrete slabs, stone chimneys, concrete walls, stairs, sewer works, copper wiring, and other metal components. Site restoration is also required.

• The primary work site is at 701 Sandia Crest Rd, Sandia Park, NM 87047, approximately 45 miles from Albuquerque.

• Optional Item #1 sites are on the Sandia District of the Cibola National Forest off NFSR 189A.

• Optional Item #2 site is near Canadian, TX.

• Waste Management: All demolition debris, including asbestos-containing material and lead-based paint, must be removed and disposed of at an approved off-site licensed waste management facility in accordance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Site Restoration: Disturbed areas must be restored to a natural state through grading and, where necessary, imported soil.

• Security: The recreational facility will be closed to the public during demolition. Temporary site enclosure fencing is required.

• Environmental Protection: Compliance with applicable EPA, federal, state, and local regulations, including NESHAP for asbestos control.

• Noxious Weed Control: Demolition equipment must be cleaned to prevent the spread of noxious weeds.

• Deliverables: Project Work Plan (including Health & Safety Plan and Traffic Control Plan), and a Final Demolition Completion Report.

• Occupational Safety & Health: All work must comply with OSHA regulations.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, for the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the New Mexico counties of Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines minimum wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support to technical and maintenance roles.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Contractors must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. This leave can be used for personal illness, injury, health-related needs, or to assist family members.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed or extended after January 30, 2022), covered workers must be paid at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate on this determination, if higher) for work performed in 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• Benefits:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month).
• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 10 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Hazardous Pay: An 8% differential applies to positions with a high degree of hazard (ordnance, explosives, etc.), and a 4% differential applies to positions with a low degree of hazard.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must provide uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost, including maintenance (cleaning). A weekly reimbursement of $3.35 is acceptable for standard uniforms.
• Conformance Process: If a required job classification is not listed, contractors must follow a specific process to request an additional classification and wage rate, ensuring it aligns with existing classifications.

This document is crucial for understanding the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified New Mexico counties. Bidders must factor these wage and benefit requirements into their proposals to ensure compliance and accurate cost estimation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) Survey and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Inspection Report for three properties: Crest House, Casa Loma Recreation Residences (Dyer House), and Del Toro House, all located within the Cibola National Forest. The report details the findings of inspections conducted on August 27, 2025, by Red J Environmental Corporation.

• Asbestos Findings:
  • Dyer House: 2% Chrysotile found on the ceiling in Bedroom 1. NESHAP regulations do not apply as it is a single-family home.
  • Crest House: 3% Chrysotile found in black mastic over the water storage on the south side of the main building. This area is believed to be 152 sq ft, falling under the 160 sq ft exemption for NESHAP.
  • Del Toro House: No asbestos detected in any samples.
• Lead-Based Paint Findings:
  • No lead-based paint was detected at levels greater than or equal to the regulatory limit in any of the tested samples across all three properties.
• Recommendations:
  • Precautions should be taken during demolition where asbestos has been detected.
  • Precautions should be taken during demolition of any building built before 1970, even though no lead-based paint was found.
• Certifications: The report includes certifications for Vonnie Young, an OSHA Lead Sampling Technician and EPA AHERA Building Inspector.

This report is crucial for any bidder involved in demolition, renovation, or construction activities at these locations. It identifies the presence and location of asbestos-containing materials and the absence of lead-based paint, which will inform safety protocols, waste disposal procedures, and overall project planning to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Geotechnical Evaluation Report for the Sandia Crest Recreational Complex. It provides findings and recommendations from a geotechnical engineering perspective for proposed entrance and parking reconstruction, and the replacement of existing retaining walls.

• Scope of Services: Includes field exploration (9 borings drilled to varying depths), laboratory analyses (water content, dry density, gradation, plasticity), and analyses and report.
• Site Conditions: Describes surface conditions (hummocky, sloping, poor asphalt pavement) and subsurface conditions (silty sand, clayey sand, and hard limestone).
• Recommendations: Provides guidance on lateral design criteria, seismic considerations, pavement design (asphalt concrete and base course thickness), and earthwork (site clearing, excavation, pavement preparation, materials, placement, and compaction).
• Appendices: Contains boring logs, soil properties, definition of terminology, method of classification, and grain size distribution.

This report is crucial for any bidder involved in the construction or reconstruction of the Sandia Crest Recreational Complex. It details the subsurface soil and rock conditions, which directly impact foundation design, excavation methods, material selection for fill and backfill, pavement design, and overall construction planning. Understanding these geotechnical aspects is essential for accurate bidding, risk assessment, and successful project execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains "As-Builts" (Appendix C) for the Sandia Crest House project. It provides detailed drawings and specifications related to the construction and improvements at the Sandia Crest Recreation Complex.

• Cover Sheet (C1): Project title, location, USDA Forest Service information, and index of sheets.
• Notes (C2): General notes, project description, parking counts, and civil site legend.
• Site Overview (C3): A map illustrating the project location and key areas within the Sandia Crest Recreation Complex.
• Demolition Plans (C4-C6): Detailed plans outlining existing structures and features to be removed.
• Site Plans (C7-C9): Layouts showing proposed improvements, including parking, pathways, restrooms, and amenities.
• Grading and Drainage Plans (C10-C12): Plans detailing proposed grading and stormwater management systems.
• Retaining Wall Profiles (C13-C15): Detailed drawings of retaining walls, including elevations and cross-sections.
• Sections (C16-C20): Various cross-sections illustrating proposed construction elements.
• Site Details (C21-C37): Specific details for various components such as pavement sections, retaining wall details, accessible parking, signage, and more.

This document is crucial for bidders as it provides the comprehensive technical details and specifications for the Sandia Crest Recreation Complex Improvements project. It outlines the scope of work, existing conditions, demolition requirements, proposed construction, grading, drainage, and specific material and installation details. Bidders must thoroughly review these drawings to understand the full extent of the project, prepare accurate bids, and plan for execution.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for demolition activities, including removal and off-site disposal, of the Sandia Crest House structure located within the Sandia Crest Recreation Complex. The scope includes dismantling the structure and its support systems, and restoring the disturbed areas to a natural state.

• Full demolition and removal of the Sandia Crest House structure, including concrete slab, stem walls, footings, metal roof, and wood decks.

• Off-site disposal of all demolished materials.

• Post-demolition restoration of disturbed areas to a natural state.

• Installation of a 6-foot chain link privacy fabric fence around the demolition area.

• Furnishing of all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, supplies, and incidentals.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• The Government intends to make one award.

• Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Evaluation will be based on the following factors, with award made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government:

  • Technical Approach: Ability to meet requirements, demonstrated experience, specific equipment/tools, work schedule, personnel certifications (OSHA), and explanation of any unaccomplishable requirements.
  • Price: To be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
  • Past Performance: Demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts (quality, timeliness, cost control, business relations, adherence to terms). A list of three most recent projects is required.

• Questions due by May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time, via email to vincent.gulley@usda.gov.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• This acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 238910, Size Standard: $19 Million.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) provides a complete list of requirements.

• Technical data and supporting documentation are available as attachments, including:

  • Statement of Work Prime Generator Rental
  • Appendix A: Asbestos Containing Material/Lead Based Paint Survey Report
  • Appendix B: Sandia Crest Geotechnical Evaluation report
  • Appendix C: Sandia Crest House As-Builts
  • Appendix D: Recreation Residences Floorplans
  • Appendix E: Proposed Demolition Fencing

• FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is NOT applicable. Evaluation is based on FAR 12.203.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains floor plans for the Casa Loma Recreation Residences project, specifically for the Sandia District. It provides architectural layouts for the Del Toro Residence (Sheet S-01) and the Dyer Residence (Sheet S-02).

• Sheet S-01 (Del Toro Residence): Details the floor plan for a single-level structure including a concrete pad, covered patio, and interior layout with dimensions. The overall dimensions of the structure appear to be approximately 31'-0" x 21'-2".
• Sheet S-02 (Dyer Residence): Presents floor plans for a multi-level residence, including a Main Level, Upper Level, and Lower Level. Dimensions are provided for each level, indicating the overall footprint and room layouts.

These floor plans are crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope and layout of the residences that are part of the Casa Loma Recreation Residences opportunity. This information is essential for developing accurate proposals, estimating costs, and planning construction or renovation efforts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Sandia Crest Proposed Construction Fencing," appears to be a map or diagram illustrating the proposed layout for construction fencing at the Sandia Crest location. It serves as a visual aid to define the area where fencing will be installed.

• Proposed Fence Layout: A blue polygon outlines the proposed fencing area.
• Legend: Indicates that the blue line represents the "Proposed Fence Layout" with a minimum offset of 25' from the facility.
• Aerial Imagery: Provides context of the surrounding area, including buildings and terrain.
• Date: The map is dated 1/15/2026.
• Data Sources: Lists various sources for the geospatial information used.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it visually defines the scope and location of the proposed construction fencing. Bidders can use this map to understand the physical area impacted by the fencing requirement, which is crucial for estimating costs, planning logistics, and assessing the overall scope of work for any related construction or fencing opportunity.