12363N26Q0005 0001 Payette Limepoint Fire Trails Stabilization.pdf

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ROLLA MO 65401

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MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST

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12363N26Q0005

LIMEPOINT FIRE TRAIL STABILIZATION

PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Are the signs to be furnished by the Government or Contractor?

a. Signs are to be furnished by Contractor according to specification listed on ATT 2.

2. What are the specs for the posts?

a. Refer to Note #8 on Page 7 of ATT 3.

3. Is a mini-excavator authorized for this work?

a. The use of equipment must fit on the trail tread and will not cause resource damage. As stated in the Plans, 36” trail tread will be reconstructed.

4. How are inspections to be handled?

a. Inspection and Acceptance will be in accordance with FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of

Construction. Government inspections do not release the Contractor from any liability for completion of the work within the plans and specifications contained in or referenced in the solicitation.

5. Will camping be allowed?

a. Authorization to utilize campgrounds would be subject to the local Ranger District and the availability of sites, which I cannot be certain of at this time.

6. Are certified payrolls required to be submitted weekly?

a. Yes, certified payrolls are required weekly. The Department of Labor form WH-347 is not required, however it does contain all required information for certified payrolls. Dept of Labor website has further information for wages and payrolls.

7. What are the personnel requirements on this project?

a. I cannot say how many personnel the project would take. It would really depend on the

Contractor’s organization and planning but an onsite Foreman with communications and contract authority is beneficial. See Evaluation Criteria on Page 10 of the combined synopsis/solicitation document.

8. Is this project subject to Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act? How do we separate the two?

PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

a. The ATT 5 Wage Determinations has listed specific labor categories. Employee pay would need to follow those minimums by the Dept of Labor. Dept of Labor website has additional information regarding classifications of employees, mechanics, laborers, etc.

9. Is geotextile deemed necessary on any of the drain dips?

a. No, Geotextile fabric will not be required at this time. Surface course aggregate will not be required at this time either.

10. What is the completion date?

a. Currently, the completion date is identified as 15NOV2026. This date has been changed to

15NOV2027 in accordance with this amendment. Date for quotes has been extended to

06MAR2026.

11. How many of these signs are single vs dual post installation?

a. Post requirements are on page 7 of ATT 3. Reference also the EM-7100-15 Sign and Poster

Guidelines for the Forest Service.

12. Were these trails machine built or have they been machine maintained?

a. No, these were not modern machine built. Lower portions of Eckels Cr, 223, and Allison Cr, 514, use what appear to be old mining road grades, however.

13. What is the estimated distance of blade up for the identified archeological areas?

a. Areas along Allison Cr, tr. 514 Trail total approx. 591 linear feet. Areas along Kinney Cr, tr. 221 total approx. 994 linear feet.

14. Are these areas going to be passable with a machine as is? Also is Kinney Creek Bridge passable with a machine?

a. Due to existing conditions, Eckels Cr. Trail 223 is the preferred access for the entire project.

15. These trails are normally for non-motorized use. Are we able to use motorized equipment for transportation of personnel and equipment while reconstructing all of these trails?

a. Yes, only 2 wheeled motorized equipment (trail bikes, e-bikes) will be allowed.

16. The spec packet mentions a few things one being seeding and soil prep , however the plans and bid schedule show no seeding or locations. It also mentions several areas of construction; stepping stones, fords, retaining walls, barriers and culverts. The spec sheets mention they are marked on the plans but are not.

PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

17. Can you please clarify if these are generalized specs or if there are specific areas known to need this work.

a. These are Generalized specs. We do not call out any seeding or construction of stepping stone, fords, retaining walls, barriers or culverts. These items would have been included in the SOW and Summary of Quantities shown in the Plans.

18. Is the entirety of the proposed project expected to be completed with hand tools and chainsaws? I am primarily concerned about the areas where excavation for water drainage is expected, as well as the 8' barrier along the trail for brushing.

a. The use of equipment must fit on the trail tread and will not cause resource damage. As stated in the Plans, 36” trail tread will be reconstructed. The proposed project is to restore existing trails that have been affected by fire. See the Plans regarding the construction of drainage structures.

As for the brushing, this refers to our trail clearing width standard. Refer to the Brushing typical in the Plans.