A002 Responses to Questions.docx

Responses to Questions: A002 dated 08/31/2022

1. Do you want the existing stone vacuumed out with a vac truck or is an excavator preferred?

Government’s Response: The Government request that the contractor shall use the least expensive method to remove the stone/asphalt chips.

2. Do you need the trench for the pad to be dug with hydro excavation or are the utilities already found and you can use standard trenching equipment?

Government’s Response: The Government request that the contractor shall use the least expensive method to excavate for the concrete pad. The location of the proposed Concrete Pad location there are no utilities that will pose an adverse safety concern.

3. During the site visit it was notices within the gravel area where the proposed Concrete Pad is to be installed that there is asphalt mixed in with the stone gravel. Are we still to use the existing stone/asphalt mixture or we use new stone in our proposal?

Government’s Response: The Government request that the contractor remove the existing stone/asphalt mixture and stock pile it per the SOW as stated on page 4. Then provide new 15’-0”x48’-0”x4” Clean CR6 Stone and compact as required

4. The proposed 4” reinforced concrete pad appear be too thin and can lead to cracking. Should the reinforced concrete pad be 5”or 6” inches thick or should be bid per the SOW?

Government’s Response: The Government request that the contractor supply and install a 15’-0”x 48’-0”x 6” Concrete Pad.