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- Solicitation number
- 1240LT22R0075
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document contains questions and responses related to a solicitation for the Timber Creek Horse Camp Reconstruction project on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Key details include that the project involves construction of three 16'x16' precast structures for family sites, with responses noting that precast structures larger than 14'x14' cannot be transported on highways. The document also clarifies that the specified CXT Tioga double-vault restroom should be substituted with the single-vault CXT Gunnison model to meet plan requirements. Additional questions address timber treatment, substituting deadmen for barbed wire anchoring, locating 8-foot wheel stops, and using bagged ready-mix concrete for footings. The response provides guidance on these points. The solicitation is issued by the USDA Forest Service for the project located on the Ely Ranger District.
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| Amendment 2.pdf | ||
| Pre Bid Site VisitNotesTimber.docx | DOCX document | |
| Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| ATTACH 3_Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| 1240LT22R0075.pdf | ||
| ATTACH 4_Determination of Responsibility.pdf | ||
| ATTACH 2_TimberCrkHorse.Plans.Final-03.10.2022kw (002).pdf | ||
| ATTACH 1_TimberCrkHorse_Specs.pdf |
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Request for information for Timber Creek Horse Camp 7/5/2022
Tanya, I was looking at the specs and noticed 2 things that are not correct.
1page 11 this is called out (highlighted below) This roofing application has to do with buildings that are flat roof and not buildings with slopes. Roofing finishing is not needed with pre fabricated toilet building.
Apply a minimum of two coats of elastomeric roofing on top of the roof slab.
a. Prepare concrete surface and apply and cure roofing in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
b. Minimum coverage: 3 gallons per square (100 ft2)
c. Apply joint tape to hairline cracks between applications of the two coats of elastomeric roofing.
2).Page 2 has this spec (highlighted below) “Tioga” Single-Vault Toilet as manufactured by CXT Incorporated or an approved equal.
The Tioga is a double vault and the Gunnison is the single vault. Please correct sheet D 13 of the plans from Tioga to the Gunnison single Vault toilet.
Please advise
Given the location of the project, what is the anticipated working season of the site? Typically construction season at this site is May through October.
Good afternoon, I have a question on the three 16’5”x16’ precast structures for three family sites. I reached out to the company that does the precast structures and they told me that the biggest they can do are 14’x14’, any bigger than that would not be able to transport down any highways. The Forest verified with RCP that the parts to the TS-G2020-04 structures can be delivered to the site.
SF1442 shows 120 days contract time for completion of the work after Notice to Proceed. SF1442 also shows the Proposal Due Date as 7/12/22 with a 60-calendar day proposal acceptance period.
Given the information above with an assumed 14 calendar days for contract execution, including P&P Bonds, insurance certificates, ect., the Notice to Proceed could be as late as 9/24/2022. Without consideration to a Winter Shutdown period, the required completion date would then be 1/22/2023. Some of the specified prefabricated items have longer lead times than the contract time.
When does the Gov expect the period of performance to be on this job? Does the Gov expect a winter shutdown period on this job? It is likely that getting the contract award documents, approved schedule, approved submittals, and delivery completed will require construction to happen in the spring/ summer of 2023 with preparation work to happen this fall and winter. The 120 days period of performance will not start until construction begins.
2) Reference is made to Plans Sheets D-13, R-5, S-8, the Bid Schedule, and Specification Section 133402. The plans call out and indicate a single-unit vault style restroom/comfort station as does the Bid Schedule on Clin 133402. The specification in 133402 2.1 D calls for model “Tioga” Single-Vault Toilet as manufactured by CXT incorporated or an approved equal.
The CXT Model Tioga is a two room (male/female) vaulted restroom with a double vault.
The CXT Model Gunnison is a single room (unisex) vaulted restroom with a single vault.
Which CXT Model (or equal) does the Gov expect on this project? Please correct sheet D 13 of the plans from Tioga to the Gunnison single Vault toilet.
Good morning, I have some questions on the project. #1 On the timbers around the tent pads what kind of treatment do you want? Per Specification 129400 2.7 timbers shall be pressure treated cedar or redwood. Field cuts shall be treated with an approved preservative such as copper napthenate. #2 On the barbed wire fence it askes for 50lb rocks to be attached, can we make 50lb deadman’s instead? This change could be submitted to the Contracting Officer and would likely be approved if the design for this change meets the need to hold down the posts. #3 I am having trouble finding the 8ft wheel stops, do you no where I can find them? : There are many providers of 8 ft wheel stops. You can try this link. Truck Blocks WS-06 - - Barco Products SKU 06EQ3017-BK (made of recycled plastic, UV resistant, solid, corrosion and weather resistant, 96” long x 10” wide x 7” tall. Color shall be charcoal gray or black)
#4 For the concrete spot footings for the fire pit rings and tables can we use bagged ready mix? Per Specification 033020 Sakrete Concrete mix or an approved equal that meets ASTM C387 with a compressive strength of 4000 psi may be used.
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