CO OMAD 300(70) MINUTEMAN MISSILE ACCESS ROAD

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the CO OMAD 300(70) Minuteman Missile Access Road IFB # 6982AF25B000008.

• FP-24 Specification (Q1): A proposed change to the ITB document regarding the 703 aggregate sections is referenced to Amendment A001.
• Personnel Roles (Q2): The Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager roles are to be referenced in FP-24 Subsection 153.02.
• Period of Performance Extension (Q3): Extensions are addressed in FP-24 and SCR Subsection 108.04.
• Water Source (Q4): Contractors are responsible for sourcing water per SCR Subsection 105.01.
• Tax Exemption (Q5): Refer to FAR Clause 52.229-3 for Federal, State, and Local Taxes.
• On-site Work Start (Q6): Refer to SCR Subsection 108.01.
• Permits (Q7): Refer to FP-24 and SCR Section 107 and FAR Clause 52.236-7.
• Surveying Requirements (Q8): Grade stakes are not required per SCR 152.04; however, surveying requirements are addressed.
• Staking Data Points (Q9): Staking data points will not be provided, refer to SCR Subsection 152.04.
• Color Tops (Q10): Red, yellow, and blue tops are not required, refer to SCR Section 152.
• Multiple Sites (Q11 & Q12): Work is allowed on multiple sites simultaneously, and a QCM must be provided in accordance with Section 153 of the FP-24 and SCR's.
• Technician vs. QCM (Q13): The technician must be separate from the QCM. The QCM's duties are solely managing project QC, not performing inspections.
• Pricing Schedule (Q14, Q15, Q16): Bidders should follow Bid Schedule Instructions on page A-4 of the IFB for pricing the full project price, the second section of the pricing schedule, and mileage.
• Roadway Closures (Q17): Refer to Section 156 of the SCR's for roadway closure requirements.
• SWPPP (Q18): An SWPPP is not required.
• Silt Fencing (Q19): No silt fencing is shown on plans; the decision and approach are contractor-made.

These clarifications address specific requirements related to specifications, personnel, site operations, and submission instructions, which may impact how bidders prepare their proposals and understand project execution.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (A001) modifies the original solicitation (6982AF25B000008) with an effective date of 11/20/2025.

Key changes include:

• Removal and Replacement of Pages: Pages A-1, E-27, and E-35 have been removed and replaced with new versions (A-1, E-27, E-35, and E-36).

• Section 301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses:

  • Subsection 301.03 is deleted and substituted. The work involves constructing one or more courses of aggregate and maintaining haul roads.
  • Subsection 301.03 General is added, referencing Table 703-2 for surface course target values.
  • Subsection 301.09 (Measurement) is added, stating that subexcavation is not measured for payment.
  • Subsection 301.10 (Payment) is added, explaining that the surface course aggregate contract unit price per ton will be calculated at award based on mileage bid, due to the Fixed-Price Variable-Scope (FPVS) methodology.

• Section 703 - Aggregate:

  • 703.01(c) (Fine Aggregate for Concrete) has an addition regarding sand equivalent value.
  • 703.05(a) (General) has subsections (3) and (4) deleted.
  • 703.05(b) (Subgrade or base course aggregate) has subsection (2) deleted and substituted with new requirements for liquid limit.
  • 703.05(e) (Surface course aggregate) has additions including dust ratio requirements and a revised general subsection (a) detailing requirements for hard, durable particles.
  • 703.05(b) is deleted.
  • 703.05(c) (Surface course aggregate) is deleted and substituted, adding requirements for gradation, liquid limit, and plasticity index, referencing Table 703-2.

• Pages A-1, E-27, E-35, E-36

• Section 301 (Untreated Aggregate Courses)

• Section 703 (Aggregate)

• Bidders are reminded that failure to acknowledge this amendment in Block 19 of the SF 1442 by the designated date and hour may result in rejection of their bid. The original solicitation's offer receipt date and time remain unchanged (12/09/25 at 2:00 p.m. local time).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for roadway construction services, specifically re-graveling up to 156.582 miles of existing gravel Minuteman Missile Access Roads. The project aims to provide necessary aggregate road maintenance for select routes utilized by the United States Air Force.

• Re-graveling of existing gravel roads.

• Aggregate surface course and aggregate surface reconditioning.

• Adherence to Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24 (US Customary Units).

• Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Labor construction wage rate requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Variable Scope.

• Estimated Project Price: $5,980,000.00.

• Estimated Mileage: 60 to 90 miles.

• Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed, with completion by September 18, 2026.

• Bids must be submitted in printed, sealed envelopes by 2:00 p.m. local time on December 9, 2025.

• Electronic bids will not be accepted.

• Technical questions are due by November 18, 2025.

• Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

• This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set Aside.

• NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street & Bridge Construction).

• Small business size standard: $45 million.

• Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Original bid bonds must be submitted; photocopies and faxed copies are not acceptable.

• Digital copies of the FP-24 are available electronically and uploaded with the solicitation.