Prospectus Questions and Answers
Questions & Answers
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General Questions:
Q: Will there be subsequent tours?
A: Not scheduled at this time, however, by calling
the Project Manager, Pete Lucero, additional site visits may be arranged. There
will also be a meeting on July 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Reclamation’s
Lake Berryessa headquarters as discussed in the Prospectus.
Q. Who can I contact to get additional information?
A. Questions may be emailed to the Project Manager
Pete Lucero at plucero@mp.usbr.gov. Also,
Offerors can check the Prospectus website at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/berryessa/prospectus.html for
answers to questions already posed. Contacts
page link
Q: What should bidders do if more time is needed to complete
proposals?
A: If Reclamation recognizes that several Offerors
are requiring additional time to complete their proposal package, Reclamation
may consider an extension to the submission deadline.
Q: Who is obligated to remove facilities which
are abandoned?
A: Existing concession contractors are responsible
to remove facilities not continuing into new contracts and for assuring
permittees remove their personal property prior to the end of the existing
concession contract.
Q: Does trailer removal include slabs?
A: Each removal is evaluated independently. Typically,
Reclamation will determine what is to be removed in each case. Environmental
conditions may require that certain erosion prevention structures must
remain.
Q: How has trailer transport down the highway been
addressed?
A: Transport permits are required by Napa County
and the State for transport of oversized loads on their respective
roadways. Reclamation has required the existing concession contractors
to develop a plan for trailer removal to assure all trailers are removed
by the end of the contracts and to meet the transport requirements
of the county and the State. Many of the existing trailers will
not likely be safe to transport and may need to be disassembled on
site. If that is the case no transport permit is required.
Q: What is the flexibility of the trailer removal
phasing process?
A: All trailers must be removed from the federal
land by the end of the existing contracts. The existing contractors
are responsible for assuring their customers comply with removal plans
that assure all trailers are removed by expiration of contracts. Existing
contractors that fail to meet this standard may not be considered for
new concession contracts.
Q: If trailers aren’t removed, who is responsible?
A: The owner of the trailer is responsible for
its removal. Any trailer left on the federal estate at the expiration
of the existing contract will be considered to be in trespass and subject
to appropriate legal action. Such legal action may be directed
at either the registered trailer owner or the concession contractor
or both.
Q: If there is a delay on the bidding process,
will interim contracts be awarded?
A: Reclamation does not anticipate any delays
in the award of new concession contracts.
Q: What will happen between the end of one contract
and beginning of another, assuming there is an award? Who
will protect the facilities?
A: Reclamation intends to award new contracts
in advance of expiration of the existing contracts for a seamless transition. However,
if an unanticipated lapse occurs between expiration and a new concession
contract, security will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Q: What will happen to Capell Boat Launch and Oak
Shores? Are they something a contractor can consider putting
in for?
A: Refer to the Record of Decision, Part III.2. http://www.usbr.gov/mp/mp150/envdocs/CCAO_Berryessa_ROD%20Final.pdf
Q: What is the definition of the 455’ and
100 linear feet rule?
A: Refer to the Record of Decision Part III.5. http://www.usbr.gov/mp/mp150/envdocs/CCAO_Berryessa_ROD%20Final.pdf
Q: Any plans for a trail up Putah Creek?
A: A trail system around the lake is currently
being planned. No specific plans have been developed for the
Putah Creek arm.
Q: How would anyone get approval for additional
development?
A: A prospective bidder must include all development
plans in their proposal.
Q: How many commercial houseboats permits are available
on Lake Berryessa?
A: 75
Q: Who possesses the current commercial permits
and what will happen to the permits if the bid is not awarded to
the current holder of the permits?
A: Two existing concession contractors hold
commercial houseboat permits. Each contractor holds 6 permits. The
remaining 63 are not issued.
If the existing contractors are unsuccessful in their proposal for
new contracts, the commercial houseboats located on Lake Berryessa
must be removed and permits will be offered to successful bidders.
Q: How many private houseboat permits are available
on Lake Berryessa?
A: 75 permits are allowed and 58 are currently
issued due to lack of houseboat slips on the lake. 38 are moored
at Markley Cove and 20 are moored at Pleasure Cove.
Q: Will the private houseboat permits be available
for the new concessionaire?
A: Private houseboat permits are issued to the
houseboat owner, not the concessionaire. Concessionaires provide
mooring options for houseboat owners.
Q: Will the current concession and the new concessionaire
be required to moor these private permit holders?
A: Successful proposals for Lake Berryessa concessions
should include diversity in recreation opportunities including accommodating
the boating use on the lake.
Q: Will the same process for issuing permits of
the houseboat private permits remain the same in the future years?
A: Currently the Lake Berryessa Houseboat
Policy is under revision. Reclamation does not anticipate
any changes to the method of issuing permits.
Q: Will the Reclamation owned property at Pleasure
Cove Resort be transferred to the next concessionaire?
A: Government owned property at Pleasure Cove
Resort may be assigned to the successful bidder of that concession
area.
Q: What will happen to any improvements made by
the newly awarded concessionaire at Pleasure Cove?
A: Any improvements made at that concession
area after award are the property of the concession contractor as required
in P.L. 96-375.
Q: Please review the following sentence from the
LB Prospectus Part 4 – Business Opportunity (Page 4-25):
“This payment from incoming to outgoing concession contractor
for retained facilities will not apply if the outgoing concession contractor
is selected to be the new incoming concession contractor in the same
location.”
The outgoing concessionaire has invested millions of dollars to upgrade
the resorts to their present condition. Why will the outgoing
concessionaire not receive credit for their currently owned assets
they propose to keep on site and contribute to the new Capital Investment
Recovery (CIR)?
A: The section in question here ONLY has to do with
compensation to be paid by a new concession contractor to an outgoing
concession contractor. An existing concession contractor does
not pay himself since he already owns it and retains compensatory rights
(CIR) for facilities that Reclamation allows to remain under the new
contract according to the prospectus.
Q: If a new concessionaire is going to receive
credit for the assets purchased from the outgoing concessionaire;
why would the outgoing concession contractor not receive CIR if
they are in the incoming concession contractor?
A: If an existing concession contractor is the
successful Offeror and Reclamation permits them to retain any facilities
currently present, then the concession contractor will have CIR in
those facilities equal to the appraised value as determined by the
government appraisal.
Concession Area Specific Questions
Q: What does the sewer system include?
A: There are three ponds, distribution system,
lift stations and other appurtenant devices. There are some
maintenance and capital improvement issues which need to be addressed. State
authorized discharge is 14,000 gallons per day. Reclamation recommends
discussing the condition of all waste systems with the California Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
Q: How old is the resort?
A: 48 years
Q: Will Putah Creek management be selling their
liquor license?
A: If a new concession contractor is interested,
they will need to negotiate the license with the existing contractor
and the appropriate licensing body.
Q: Are there any known defaults on the water system?
A: None that we are aware of. Reclamation
recommends contacting the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board.
Q: How much money remains in the state fund for
fuel remediation?
A: All inquiries related to the disposition
of the fuel remediation systems should be made to the California Regional
Water Quality Control Board. The point of contact for any questions
regard remediation systems on Lake Berryessa is:
James Munch, P.E.
Senior Engineer
UST Enforcement Unit
California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Sacramento
110230 Sun Center Drive Suite #200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Office Phone: (916) 464-4618
e-mail address: jmunch@waterboards.ca.gov
Q: Are there any underground tanks?
A: There are no known UST’s within any
concession area at Lake Berryessa.
Q: Does the current concession contractor have
a bond for fuel leak remediation?
A: Not to our knowledge.
Q: Is Putah Creek Resort in bankruptcy?
A: Yes, Chapter 11.
Q: Has the concession contractor requested a permit
to reactivate the fueling system on the water?
A: Not to our knowledge.
Q: What is the likelihood of on-water fuel dock
being approved?
A: Providing all appropriate clearances are
acquired, and there is a demonstrated need, on-water fuel dock may
be approved in the development plans for the concession area.
Q: What does “pending” mean on the
value assigned to the water & sewer treatment system?
A: The value is still being calculated and will
be available on the prospectus website when established.
Q: How many covered and uncovered docks are there?
A: Six double covered and 4 uncovered. (Three
docks are leased and not owned by the concession contractor.) Please
refer to the prospectus PART 4 for number of slips at each concession
area.
Q: Describe the sewer and water system.
A: Lake Berryessa Marina owns its own water
plant and sewer system. The sewer system includes evaporation
ponds, spray field, and lift stations. The system needs to be
upgraded. Reclamation recommends discussing the condition of
all waste systems with the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board.
Q: How far down does the launch ramp go?
A: Approximately 15 feet below current water
surface (+-413msl).
Q: What is the condition of the retaining wall
at the RV peninsula?
A: A portion of the pilings and pinning have
failed and needs repair. An Offeror should consider the repair
of this facility in their proposal.
Q: Are the park models a part of the permanent
facilities?
A: No, They are considered personal property
inventory and not permanent assets.
Q: Would park models be allowed to stay with the
new concession contractor?
A: Yes, if sited and landscaped appropriately.
Q: Why isn’t the undeveloped part of the resort developed?
A: Reclamation has not received adequate development
plans.
Q: How far does the undeveloped area extend?
A: Refer to site maps on the prospectus website.
Q: People are talking about abandoning trailers at
the end of the contract. Are there consequences to that action?
A: The existing concession contractors are responsible
to ensure all trailers are removed prior to the end of their contract. Trailers
not removed may have long-term consequences to both the owners and
the existing concession contractors if their disposition becomes a
federal action. Abandoned trailers will be considered as trespassing
and all legal means will be utilized to manage trespass issues.
Q: Are all docks owned by Steele Park?
A: Yes. Everything is owned by the concession
contractor except for the privately owned mobile homes.
Q: What is the status of the fuel clean-up?
A: We are putting in a system to pump vapor
out. This is covered by the super fund.
Q: Are all facilities owned by the concession contractor?
A: No. The concession contractor has
identified owned facilities and the government has established a value
for those facilities. Many facilities in this concession area
are owned by the government, and will be assigned to the successful
offeror. The restaurant & bar facility will be removed at
the end of the current contract.
Q: Have you done anything with the Outback area?
A: No. It is an assigned area but the
concession contractor hasn’t done anything with it at this point.
Q: Will there be a reduction in boats launched
or boat slips?
A: No. Pursuant to the Record of Decision,
the number of slips in the current contract is the minimum for the
next contract.
Q: How many slips are there currently?
A: 257
Q: What is the method of fire suppression used
for the docks?
A: Fire extinguishers.
Q: How far down do the launch ramps go?
A: There are four ramps with varying degrees
of depth.
Q: How old is the store?
A: 13 years old.
Q: Is there also a store on the water?
A: Yes. There is a store near the gas
dock.
Please direct questions to Janet
Rogers, Park Manager
(707) 966-2111, x105