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Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 140P5126R0008 serves to provide responses to questions received regarding the solicitation.

• Questions and Answers are provided as attachment 0009.

• The Statement of Work will be updated prior to award to reflect a change in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) timeline.

• Clarification on work hours: The solicitation (Section H.7, Page 17) states work hours are 07:00 AM through 3:30 PM, but this is a typo. The correct work hours, in accordance with the Statement of Work, are 08:00 AM through 4:30 PM (EDT).

• The period of performance is stated as 06/15/2026 to 08/14/2026.

• The amendment clarifies that contractors shall begin performance within fourteen days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), superseding the 10-day reference in the Statement of Work.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation #140P5126R0008 for the "Provide Maintenance Repairs of Unpaved Roads" at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

• Notice to Proceed / Mobilization Notification: The solicitation states the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (CO) within 14 days of starting work after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), while the Statement of Work (SOW) references 10 days. The answer clarifies that the contractor shall begin performance within fourteen days after receipt of the NTP, and the SOW will be updated prior to award.
• Work Hours: The SOW identifies normal work hours as 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. A question sought confirmation of these hours. The answer clarifies that Section H.7 (Page 17) of the solicitation states work hours are from 07:00 AM through 3:30 PM, but this is a typo. In accordance with the SOW, the correct work hours are from 08:00 AM through 4:30 PM (EDT).

This document clarifies discrepancies in the solicitation regarding the Notice to Proceed timeline and work hours, confirming the correct details for bidders. The SOW will be updated to reflect these clarifications prior to award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Maintenance Repairs of Unpaved Roads" located at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BISO) in Onieda, Tennessee. The primary objective is to deliver a minimum of 16,100 tons of TDOT 903-specification crusher run limestone aggregate or an NPS-approved equivalent.

• Deliver and tailgate-spread a minimum of 16,100 tons of specified limestone aggregate.

• Spread aggregate to a uniform average lift of three (3) inches, with a tolerance of +/- 0.5 inch.

• Use hauling equipment capable of safely accessing all roadways, noting specific clearance constraints on certain roads (Duncan Hollow Road, Alfred Smith Road, Jack Ridge Road, and Big Island Road).

• Provide all necessary traffic control for safe material delivery, including managing encounters with public vehicles.

• The National Park Service will NOT supply flaggers or escorts.

• The work requires adherence to Davis Bacon prevailing wages for Scott County, Tennessee.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Contract.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 60 calendar days from notice to proceed.

• Performance Start: Within 14 calendar days of award.

• Performance Completion: Within 60 calendar days of award.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 237310 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.00.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 06, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Via email only to edward_dingle@ios.doi.gov.

• Questions Deadline: May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT via email to edward_dingle@ios.doi.gov.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. RSVP required to Stephen L. Wilmot (stephen_wilmot@nps.gov).

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Proposals will be evaluated on an "Acceptable" and "Unacceptable" basis for Technical Ability and Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• This procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors must have an active vendor record in SAM.gov.

• Offerors must be small businesses under the identified NAICS code.

• Offerors must NOT have any exclusions such as delinquent federal debt or debarment.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required (100% each).

• All pricing must be affixed to Attachment 0002 – Price Schedule. A cost breakdown is required.

• Davis Bacon Wage Determination (Attachment 0003) applies.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses covering various aspects of construction, safety, labor, payments, and compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision for wage rates applicable to highway construction projects in Tennessee. It serves as a reference for prevailing wages that must be paid on federal or federally funded construction contracts.

• General Decision Number: TN20260147
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• State: Tennessee
• Construction Type: Highway
• Counties: Tennessee Statewide
• Classifications and Rates: Lists various construction trades (e.g., Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Ironworker, Laborer, Painter, Power Equipment Operator, Truck Driver, Welders) with their corresponding prevailing hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Notes applicability to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring contractors to provide paid sick leave.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Outlines minimum wage requirements for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, with an adjusted minimum wage for 2025.
• Union Rate Identifiers: Explains various identifiers (e.g., "SU", "UAVG", "SA") used to denote the source and type of wage rates.
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Provides information on how to appeal wage determinations.

Bidders must use this document to understand the minimum wage requirements for laborers and mechanics employed on covered construction projects. This information is crucial for accurately estimating labor costs in proposals and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a worksheet for reporting limitations on subcontracting. It is required for small business set-aside service contracts (including construction) priced at or above $150,000.

• Contract Number: 140P5126R0008 – BISO Provide Maintenance Repairs of Unpaved Roads
• Type of Set Aside: WOSB
• Period of Performance: 60 calendar-days from NTP.
• Type of Service (Required Participation): Specifies maximum subcontracting percentages based on service type:
  • Services (except construction): 50% maximum to non-similarly situated subcontractors.
  • General construction: 85% maximum to non-similarly situated subcontractors.
  • Construction by special trade contractors: 75% maximum to non-similarly situated subcontractors.
• Participation Calculation: Sections to report amounts invoiced by the prime contractor, portions paid to similarly situated subcontractors (SSS), and portions paid to non-similarly situated subcontractors (NSS). It also includes fields for calculating Prime & SSS Participation % and % subcontracted to NSS.
• Corrective Action Plan: A section to provide a written plan if the NSS percentage is not in compliance.

This worksheet is crucial for bidders to understand the subcontracting limitations applicable to this WOSB set-aside contract. Bidders must be prepared to comply with the specified subcontracting percentages and to accurately report their participation. The document outlines the calculation method and the requirement for a corrective action plan if non-compliance occurs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 1413, "Statement And Acknowledgment." It is used to document the prime contractor's statement regarding subcontract awards and the subcontractor's acknowledgment of specific contract clauses.

• Part I - Statement Of Prime Contractor: Captures details of the prime contract, subcontractor information (name, address), description of work by subcontractor, project, and location.
• Part II - Acknowledgment Of Subcontractor: Lists specific clauses that the subcontractor acknowledges are included in their subcontract. These include clauses related to labor standards, wage rates, apprentices, and debarment.
• OMB Control Number: 9000-0066
• Expiration Date: 5/31/2027

Bidders may be required to complete and submit this form as part of their proposal or upon award. It serves to formalize subcontracting relationships and ensure compliance with labor standards and other contractual requirements. Understanding the clauses listed in Part II is crucial for any subcontractor involved.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 24 (Rev. 10/2023), a Bid Bond. It is used when a bid guaranty is required for a solicitation. Bidders must complete this form to provide assurance that they will execute the further contractual documents and provide required bonds if their bid is accepted.

• Principal: Information about the bidder (legal name, business address, type of organization).
• Surety(ies): Information about the surety or sureties providing the bond (name, business address, state of incorporation, liability limit).
• Penal Sum of Bond: The amount of the bond, which can be a percentage of the bid price or a specific dollar amount.
• Bid Identification: Details such as Bid Date and Invitation Number.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is voided (e.g., successful execution of contract documents and provision of required bonds).
• Conditions: Specifies the principal's obligation upon bid acceptance.
• Signatures: Spaces for the Principal and Surety(ies) to sign and affix seals.

This form is essential for bidders who are required to submit a bid bond. It details the requirements for the bond, including the information that must be provided by both the principal (bidder) and the surety. Failure to provide a properly executed bid bond may result in the bid not being considered.

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for performing cyclic maintenance on unpaved road surfaces within the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BISO) as part of Phase I of a new 5-year strategy. The primary goal is to improve surface stability, reduce rutting and erosion, and enhance public access and emergency response capacity.

• Deliver and tailgate-spread a minimum of 16,100 tons of TDOT Section 903-specification crusher run limestone aggregate (or an NPS-approved equivalent).

• Spread aggregate to achieve a uniform average lift of three (3) inches, with an allowable tolerance of +/- 0.5 inches.

• Tailgate spreading must be performed in a smooth, continuous manner to avoid spot dumping, segregation, or uneven distribution.

• The contractor is responsible for delivering the aggregate to specific road segments listed in the document.

• Grading, shaping, vegetation removal, drainage repairs, and hazard tree removal will be performed by NPS Non-Permanent Day Labor Staff and are not included in this contract.

• Aggregate must meet TDOT Section 903 specifications or an NPS-approved equivalent.

• Spread depth must achieve a uniform average lift of 3 inches (+/- 0.5 inches).

• Certified weigh tickets for every load delivered are required.

• Initial delivery and spreading run for review and approval by the National Park Service.

• The contractor shall have no more than 45 working days to complete all required tasks after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

• Work begins within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.

• Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Eastern Time), excluding federal holidays.

• Specific locations for aggregate delivery include various unpaved roads and Multi-Use Trails (MUTs) within the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, with specified tonnages and lengths for each segment.

• Contractor must use hauling equipment capable of safely accessing all roadways, noting specific clearance limitations on certain roads.

• Contractor must provide all traffic control necessary for safe material delivery.

• Contractor must comply with pertinent OSHA, state, local safety laws, and EPA regulations.

• Contractor must provide a site/project-specific safety plan.

• Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation and Liability insurance.

• Contractor employees must possess valid driver's licenses and comply with traffic regulations and BISO parking procedures.

• Contractor is responsible for any damage caused to park roads or adjacent resources.

• Contractor is encouraged to make a site visit prior to bidding.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) associated with Solicitation #140P5126R0008. Its purpose is to gather feedback from references regarding the offeror's performance on a previous or current contract. This information will be used as part of the source selection process for the "Maintenance Repairs of Unpaved Roads - Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BISO)" opportunity.

• Contract Information: Details about the referenced contract, including contract number, value, period of performance, and a brief description of items provided.
• Reference Contact Information: Fields for the name, agency, title, phone, and email of the person completing the questionnaire.
• Performance Evaluation: A rating scale (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, N/A) and space for narrative comments to assess the contractor's performance in several areas:
  • Overall Performance
  • Timeliness and ability to resolve timeliness problems
  • Quality of Work (specifically "Quality of Shipments")
  • Overall Rating (considering requirements, schedule, and price)

This questionnaire is a critical component for offerors to submit with their quotes. It requires a past performance reference (likely a government agency or previous client) to complete and return. The feedback provided in this PPQ will directly impact the evaluation of the offeror's past performance, which is a key factor in the source selection process for this solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule for Solicitation Number 140P5126R0008, "Provide Maintenance Repairs of Unpaved Roads" for the National Park Service (NPS) - Denver Service Center (DSC) at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BISO) in Oneida, Tennessee.

• Lump Sum Cost Sheet: Details a single line item for "Provide Maintenance Repairs of Unpaved Roads" with a quantity of 1 and a Unit of Measure of 'LS' (Lump Sum). The total proposed price is listed as $0.0.
• Cost Breakdowns Sheet: Provides a breakdown of costs by item description, including Material Cost, Labor Cost, Equipment Cost, and Total Direct Construction Costs. For all listed items (Limestone, Tailgate Spread), these cost categories are $0.0, resulting in a total item price of $0.0.

Offerors are required to submit a conforming offer with pricing for all base and option line items. For lump-sum items, provide the total price. For unit-priced items, provide unit price and extended total. Costs for work not specifically listed should be included in related items. Errors in extended prices are governed by unit price; errors in summation are governed by corrected amounts. Totals and extended prices should be rounded to whole dollars.

This pricing sheet indicates that the base bid amount for the "Provide Maintenance Repairs of Unpaved Roads" is $0.0. Bidders must ensure their proposals include pricing for all line items, including options, as failure to do so may result in an unacceptable proposal. The cost breakdown structure provides a template for how costs should be presented.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides information regarding a mandatory site visit for an upcoming solicitation for Maintenance Repairs of Unpaved Roads. It details the location, date, and time for the site visit, as well as instructions for submitting questions and RSVPing.

• Procurement: Delivery of a minimum of 16,100 tons of TDOT 903-specification crusher run limestone aggregate.
• Road Conditions: Information on road segment clearances (width and height) and the contractor's responsibility for selecting appropriate equipment and managing traffic control.
• Site Visit Details:
  • Location: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, 4564 Leatherwood Road, Onieda, Tennessee 37841.
  • Date and Time: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 am (EST).
• Questions Submission: Must be submitted electronically in writing to edward_dingle@nps.gov no later than 1:00 pm (EDT) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. No telephonic questions will be accepted.
• RSVP: Parties planning to attend must RSVP to Stephen L. Wilmot at stephen_wilmot@nps.gov or (423) 215-6591 no later than Friday, May 15, 2026, 3:00 pm EST.

Attendance at this site visit is considered vital for preparing a competitive and cost-effective quote. It provides an opportunity to ascertain local conditions that may affect the conduct of operations and costs. Information provided during the site visit will not alter the solicitation terms unless amended in writing. All questions must be formally submitted in writing, and a summary of Q&As will be provided as an amendment. Failure to attend may not be used as justification for omissions or miscalculations in proposals.