Z--FOG SEAL AND RESTRIPE 9.6 MILES OF PINTO

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses contractor questions and provides updated bid opening meeting information.

Key clarifications include:

• The total area for fog sealing is approximately 1,368,576 square feet (152,064 square yards).

• There are 300 feet of curbed area near the Cottonwood visitor center that will not require edge line painting.

• The contractor is responsible only for centerline striping and edge lines; park employees will repaint stenciled markings.

• The road can be partially closed (half the street) with proper traffic control for fog sealing and re-striping, with contractors typically closing 5 miles at a time.

• Clarifications pertain to the Statement of Work (SOW) regarding road area, curbed areas, and striping responsibilities.

• The bid due date remains April 28, 2026, at 2 PM PDT.

• The bid opening will be held via Microsoft Teams on April 29, 2026, at 2 PM PDT. Meeting details (hyperlink, Meeting ID, Passcode, Phone Conference ID) are provided.

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

To plan, schedule, and execute a fog seal and restripe of 9.6 miles of roadway within Joshua Tree National Park.

• Fog Seal: Apply asphalt emulsion (CSS-1H type, diluted one part water to one-part emulsified asphalt) at a rate of 0.10 to 0.15 gallons per square yard. Surface preparation includes cleaning existing surfaces of loose material, dirt, and other deleterious material, followed by sweeping immediately before application. Protect adjacent concrete work.

• Restriping: After fog seal, paint centerline and edge line markings. All striping will be 4 inches wide, except for black contrast striping which will be 3 inches wide. Curbed areas do not require edge lines. Striping will consist of two coats with reflective beads added on the second coat. Industry-standard long line striping trucks are required; pushcart stripers are not permitted. Paint will be federal spec waterborne latex applied at a thickness of 14 mils.

• Pinto Basin Road: This road (9.6 miles) requires fog sealing and restriping, including double yellow, black contrast, and edge lines. Parking lots will be fog sealed 50 feet into intersections, and all paved pullouts will be fog sealed.

• Location: Joshua Tree National Park, 74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277.

• Contractor Use of Site: Limited to work areas; do not disturb beyond 10 feet of surface walkways, patios, surface parking, and utilities. Storage, parking, and stockpiling must be in designated areas. Preservation of natural features is required.

• Public Use of Site: Roads and parking areas remain open to the public. Contractor must provide a traffic control plan. Road closures are limited to a maximum of 24 hours with specific approval.

• Work Hours: Generally 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend or early morning hours may be requested with advance approval.

• Utilities: Contractor is responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities.

• Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds: Equipment must be pressure washed and free of exotic species prior to entering the Project Area. Notification to the Contracting Officer is required two days prior to moving equipment.

• Safety: Comply with safety requirements, including an accident prevention program and providing a safe working environment.

• Environmental Protection: Comply with regulations regarding storm water pollution prevention, waste management, and protection of natural resources. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention Plan (UPPP) is required.

• Submittals: A comprehensive list of required submittals includes Construction Schedule, Accident Prevention Plan, Waste Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Pedestrian/Vehicular Traffic Control Plan, among others.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a competitive 100% Small Business Set-Aside Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the "JOTR Fog Seal and Re-Stripe 9.6 miles of roads" project. The estimated project magnitude is between $300,000 and $500,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237310 with a size standard of $45M.

• Perform fog seal and re-stripe work on 9.6 miles of roads.

• Work must be in strict compliance with specifications and drawings.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: $300,000 - $500,000.

• Submission Method: Electronic bid submission via email to PWR_MABO_LAKE_Bid@nps.gov.

• Bid Opening: Electronic bid opening. A Microsoft Teams meeting invitation will be provided via amendment. The bid opening will occur 24 hours after the bid due date.

• Questions Deadline: Written questions must be received no later than 04/16/2025.

• Questions Submission: Via email to caroline_bachelier@nps.gov.

• Answers to Questions: Will be provided to all prospective offerors through a solicitation amendment posted on www.sam.gov.

• Proposal Submission: Entire bid package as one .pdf file, including completed SF1442, acknowledgement of amendments (if required), completed Price Schedule, and bid guarantee.

• Evaluation: This is a Sealed Bid solicitation, so no formal evaluation factors are listed.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Date: 04/08/2025 at 8:00 AM local time.

• Location: 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms CA, 92277.

• RSVP required to caroline_bachelier@nps.gov to attend.

• A bid bond is required and must be provided; failure to do so will result in the bid being considered non-responsive.

• Offerors must include their SAM registered UIED number in Block 14 of the SF1442.

• A detailed breakdown of the offeror's proposal price is not requested at this time but may be requested during the pre-award process.

• Offerors must include original signatures on the SF1442.

• Bids must be submitted by 1400 (hour) local time on 04/28/2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a location printout, likely an attachment to a larger solicitation or SOW. It provides specific geographic coordinates and elevation data for a point labeled "Fog seal."

• Location Name: Fog seal
• Coordinates: 33°47'37.38"N 115°47'22.26"W
• Ground Elevation: 0.56 mi

This attachment provides precise location and elevation information that may be critical for understanding the scope of work, site conditions, or logistical requirements of the opportunity. Bidders should review this information to assess its impact on their proposed approach, resource allocation, and pricing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for prevailing wages, specifically CA20260026, effective January 23, 2026. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various laborers and mechanics employed on construction projects in San Bernardino County, California, and other specified areas.

• General Decision Number: CA20260026
• Effective Date: 01/23/2026
• Superseded Decision: CA20250026
• Geographic Area: San Bernardino County, California, with specific notes for certain construction types (Building, Heavy, Highway).
• Classifications and Rates: Lists numerous job classifications (e.g., Asbestos Workers/Insulator, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Laborer, Plumber, Truck Driver) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Special Notes: Includes information on premium pay for specific locations (e.g., military bases), zone pay, and footnotes regarding paid vacation and holidays.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with the opportunity. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for various trades, which must be factored into bid proposals to ensure compliance with federal labor standards. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can lead to penalties and contract non-compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a template for reporting on the Limitation on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements for contracts. It is designed to help contractors track and report their compliance with subcontracting goals.

• Contract Information: Fields for Contract Number (PIID), Type of Set Aside, and Total Contract Value.
• Performance Period: Dates for which the report is applicable.
• Type of Service: A field to specify the nature of the services provided.
• Payment Tracking: Sections to report amounts paid to the prime contractor, Similarly Situated Subcontractors (SSS), and Non-Similarly Situated Subcontractors (NSS) during the performance period.
• Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage Calculation: A formula is provided to calculate the percentage of work performed by the prime contractor versus subcontractors.

This template is crucial for bidders to understand the reporting requirements related to subcontracting limitations. It outlines the specific data points that will need to be tracked and reported throughout the life of the contract, ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding small business participation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Construction Contraction Administration," serves as Attachment 5 to the solicitation. It outlines the requirements for construction contract administration, specifically regarding the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders.

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.211(b) mandates that agencies describe their policies and procedures for definitizing equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts.
• It also requires data on the time needed to finalize these adjustments.
• The document provides a link to where this information can be found: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.

This attachment informs bidders about the administrative processes and regulatory requirements governing change orders in construction contracts. Understanding these procedures is crucial for managing contract modifications and potential adjustments.