PreBid-Clarifications-Q&A.pdf

3-May-18

Plans Location

Specs Location Issue Clarification

Sheet S1, R1

312000, 023701

Clarification whether or not seeding required. No permanent seeding is required. Obliterated roads are to be scarified 12" and left in a state ready to seed. Other graded surfaces are to be left loose to 1" depth and left in a state ready to seed. The Forest service will seed prepared surfaces after project completion. However, temporary seeding is required for erosion control where slopes are left unfinished more than 30 days (Section 023701 Part 3.1 D).

Section C Is construction water available from the creek? At this time, water may be obtained from the creek or from a pipe connection near the intersection of Duck Creek and Bird Creek Roads (the west end of Bird Creek Road.) Note that this is with approval already obtained by the District Ranger from the Kennecott Ranch who is the water right holder. The Forest Service cannot guarantee continuation of this generous service as it can be revoked at any time.

S1, W1 024102 Clarification regarding what to do with abandoned pipelines. All abandoned pipe is to be removed to a depth of 1' and open ends capped or plugged.

Sheet R1, R11

323110 Is cattleguard to match exisiting unit at the campground entrance.

Clarification on specific orientation in relation to the road.

While similar in some respects, the guard is not identical to the existing unit. Dimensions and specifications in plans are to be met. Guard is designed for ATV access, and only has a 6' wide travel opening. Guard is to be installed to the east of the existing road while the stock gate is on the road.

Electrical 260500 Is megger testing required. Megger testing is not required.

Section C Is on-site camping allowed for contractor personnel? Staging of trailers on-site for housing will be allowed, but must be requested in writing from the Contracting Officer. Note that no water or other utilities will be available.

Sheet S2 024102 Clarification regarding disposition of swing set frame near proposed Site 5.

The frame is to remian undisturbed. Do not remove.

Sheet S4, R2, R10

033000 Clarification regarding construction over shallow steel pipeline. Pipeline is to be protected during construction. Design has taken into account the expected 6" minimum depth below finished spur grade. The concrete protection cap will be 6" thick over the pipe. The top of the cap will be at finish grade at the east side of spurs. Field adjustments to spur grade will be made if necessary.

Sheet S4, S5

133401 Clarification regarding the vault toilet floor plan. Vault toilets will have the same door orientation as the existing vault toilet to remain. With the vent pipe to the south, the entrance will be at the northeast corner. They will not have through-screening. Wall vents will be located on the east wall (left side as you walk in.)

Sheets B1 - B3

138100 Are bridges required to be assembled on site? Can bridge components be fabricated on site?

It is anticipated pressure treated members will be fabricated and treated off site and assembled on-site. It is concievable that bridges could be preassembled off-site and such construction would be allowed.

However, cutting members on-site or off-site from pretreated lengths of lumber will not be allowed as it would result in excessive field treatment.

Electrical 260533 What type of warning tape is required? Tape is to be 6" wide identifiable red stripe metallic marking tape.

Sheet W5, Electrical

260533 Is there a minimum distance to the handhole from the building? No minimum is required. However, location should be reasonably close to the plan location.

Sheet D3 129400 What are the engraved markings for unit markers to be? Markings are to correspond to the spur numbers found on the site plans (1 - 9) and the letter "A" for the group site marker. In the event alternate bid items are not constructed, site ID numbers will be modified accordingly.

Sheet S6, D6

129410 Is there a suggested manufacturer / model number on the precast concrete fire ring?

Specification 129410, part 2.4, indicates a product manufactured by Dura- Crete, Inc., West Valley City, UT 84119, (801)-972-8686, or approved equal.

Sheet B2 138100 Clarification on the height of glulam stringers in the drawings 6-3/4" Section C Clarification on staging areas for new and/or demo materials No staging areas are designated. Staging areas chosen by the contractor are to be approved by the Contracting Officer.

Sheet D11 322205 What size of barrier rocks are required? Size shall be 15 cubic feet in volume minimum. The minimum height dimension should be 27" in order to achieve 18" minimum above ground and minimum 1/3 of rock set below ground.

Sheet D11 322625 What color are wheel stops to be? Gray or black.

PROJECT CLARIFICATIONS

BIRD CREEK CAMPGROUND RENOVATION

Sheet1