Questions and Answers.pdf

CRAZY WOMAN ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

1240LT22R0019

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

AMENDMENT 1

1. Q: Can you provide bids quantities for the crazy canyon project?

A: All information should be contained in the Solicitation posted at www.sam.gov

2. Q: Does our bid submission have to be mailed or may we e-mail it to you?

A: Submission preference is email. ann.dobie@usda.gov

3. Q: Is there a pre-bid meeting and/or site visit scheduled?

A: There is not a pre-bid meeting or site visit scheduled. We encourage everyone to visit the site on their own.

4. Q: Is there a specific date in which we should have our questions/clarifications submitted by prior to the bid being due?

A: The last day for questions will be February 25, 2022.

5. Q: How long can we close the road for the 7 culvert tear out and installation?

A: Per the specifications Delays may not exceed 30 minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than 15 minutes. Up to 2 hours of delay will be allowed for installing culverts at live water crossings

6. Q: Is the culvert replacement @ .91 mile on the worklist the only one with a catch basin?

A: Yes

7. Q: How much water runs through these culverts after run off?

A: This is not known.

8. Q: What is spec for rip rap on the catch basin and ditch dam?

A: Riprap is not called out for the catch basin and ditch dam however rock salvaged nearby can be used for this.

9. Q: How would you suggest cleaning culverts? hydro vac or pressure washer?

A: It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine the most effective way to do this.

10. Q: Do we need a permit to get water out of the creek for compacting aggregate? If so what does it cost?

A: The Forest Service is working on a water haul permit to cover for this. In the future it will be the contractor’s responsibility to collect this.

11. Q: I couldn’t find the spec for the ditch reconstruction? Is it just re dig/clean the ditch haul off extra material to Hesse Creek gravel pit?

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:ann.dobie@usda.gov

A: Refer to the details on the plans and section 204 of the specifications. Excess material will not be allowed to be deposited in Crazy Woman Creek.

12. Q: Would a skid steer mounted chipper qualify for disposal method g for clearing and grubbing?

A: It is up to the contractor to determine the best way to achieve clearing and grubbing Method G on the project. Refer to the specifications and plans for dimensions.

13. Q: How tall are the u-posts?

A: This is not specified however typical heights are 6’-8’. Refer to the MUTCD for proper object marker sign placement.

14. Q: Size of wooden sign posts?

A: This is not specified however typical heights are 4”x4” and 8’-10’ tall depending on where installation is needed. Installed signs must meet MUTCD standards. Refer to the MUTCD for proper object marker sign placement.

15. Q: Are all the signs and object markers that are to be installed provided?

A: Signs are government supplied and Object markers are commercial source per the plans.

16. Q: Is someone going to be on site while the work is being done for questions and clarifications.

A: The Contracting Officers Representative and inspector will be onsite periodically during the contract implementation. This will be described more to the successful contractor. Onsite coverage all the time will not be guaranteed.

17. Q: Is there enough room to stock pile all the aggregate at the Hesse Creek gravel pit?

A: Yes

18. Q: Does all the asphalt that is removed go to the Hesse Creek gravel pit? (Couldn’t find disposal method a in the specs)?

A: Per the plans, disposal method is A which means offsite and off forest. Asphalt removed will not be allowed to be left on forest.

19. Q: Bid is due before March 14, correct?

A: Correct. They are due at 1:00 PM MST.