Contractor Questions and Answers - Pioneer Campground (002).doc
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- Solicitation number
- 1240LT23Q0142
- Issued by
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document contains questions and answers regarding solicitation number 1240LT23Q0142 from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The solicitation is for removal of an existing stage and reconstruction at the Pioneer Campground in Georgia. Questions clarify that surveying, staking, structure removal, and object markers are not required. Alternative methods for installing stone veneer using a bonding agent and overhanging slab will be considered. All line items will be awarded together with no optional items. The contractor will be responsible for moving boulders blocking access and providing aggregate materials. Minimal site restoration and caution tape for open excavations will suffice. A self-guided site visit can occur as no assisted visit is scheduled.
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RFP #: 1240LT23Q0142
Date: 10/19/2023________ _______________________________ Contractor Name: _____________________
RFQ Question and Answer Document Pioneer Campground Stage Removal and Reconstruction Improvements (GAOA)
| Question # |
| RFP Section # |
| RFP Page # |
| Question |
| DOM Response |
| 3 |
| Line item 004 of the bid schedule indicates the contractor will need to price out Survey and Staking. Is construction staking and surveying a requirement for this project? We don’t anticipate needing to survey and stake the area as we are just removing the old stage and replacing it with a new stage in the same location. If staking and surveying is required, will the government be providing CAD drawings? |
| Surveying and staking is not required for this project, this item has been removed from the updated schedule of items. |
| 3 |
| Line item 005 of the bid schedule indicates the contractor will need to price out Removal of Structures and Obstructions. What structures and obstructions will need to be removed? Aren’t we already pricing out the stage removal in line items 10-13? Please advise. |
| If required, the contractor is responsible for moving and replacing any boulders that block access to the site. The line item has been removed from the updated schedule of items. Stage Removal still remains as a line item. |
| 3 |
| Line item 007 asks the contractor to price out object markers, with steel post. What is the expectation here? Please advise. |
| Object markers and post are not required for this project, they have been removed from the updated schedule of items |
| 1 & 36 |
| SF 1442 block 13b. indicates a bid guarantee will not be required. In the proposal instructions on page 36, under Business/Price Proposal Instructions it says a scanned copy of a fully executed Bid Guarantee will be required. Will a bid bond be required for bid submission? If so, what percentage? |
| From Tanya: Liz, the answer to this one is to remove any clause or reference of Bid Guarantee, a Bid Guarantee will not be needed for a project this size. |
| The specs ask for a wire mesh to be installed over the concrete by nailing the mesh to the concrete. Our Masonry expert will not warranty their product with this method. They would prefer to instead cut a mesh patten in the concrete and use a bonding agent to attach the stone. This method would also require the concrete slab to overhang the stone veneer by at least 2” to shed water away from the stone veneer. Would the government consider alternative methods of application for the stone veneer? |
| Yes, the government would consider this alternative application. On your bid please clearly indicate if given prices are for the method in the specs, or for the alternative method |
| 6 |
| To clarify, will the line items highlighted in yellow on the schedule of items be awarded all together or will they be treated as options that may or may not be awarded? |
| All line items will be awarded together, there are no option items. |
| There are a few large rocks that block access to the site for equipment. Will the government be responsible for moving these rocks to allow access or will this be the responsibility of the contractor? |
| If they cannot find an alternate access path the contractor will be responsible for moving and replacing any boulders. |
| 8 |
| Spec Section 312000 |
| 29 of SOW |
| Will the government be supplying fill or aggregate material for this project? |
| The aggregate shall be supplied by the contractor from a commercial source |
| Question # |
| RFP Section # |
| RFP Page # |
| Question |
| DOM Response |
| Given the nature of the work to be performed, the surrounding topography will be disturbed. What level of restoration will be required? |
| See Sec 312000 2.14 Grading. |
Uniformly grade areas to a smooth surface, free from irregular surface changes. The government will be responsible for seeding.
| 10 |
| Spec Section 31200 |
| 29 of SOW |
| What level of fencing will be required for excavations left open at the end of the working day? Will a 6’ fence be required? Will caution tape suffice? |
| The campground will be closed to the public during construction so caution tape will be sufficient |
Can we get a link to the Veneer site? (to verify product)
See Sec 0443313.16 2.1B When the spec was written the following companies carried the veneer specified. Approved equals may be accepted.
www.selectstone.com www.deltastone.com
Please let us know if an assisted site visit is scheduled. If not, please inform, if we can do a self-guided site visit.
An assisted site visit will not be scheduled. The contractor may do a self-guided site visit.
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