1.1 1240LT26Q0016 - Amendment 0001.pdf

1. In the proposal, it says 3 stays between each T Post. The picture shows 2 wood stays. Is it 2 or is it 3 stays and are they wood or the wire stays.

Answer: As stated in section 323160-Barbed Wire Fence and Gates 7.3 Posts. Space interval between posts shall be 15 feet, landscape dependent. 3 stays shall be placed evenly between two steel posts. Wooden stays preferred. Make sure stays meet specifications in 6.1.

2. Are the wood stays on the let down fence treated or untreated. What is the T Post spacing on the letdown fence.

Answer: Section 323160 6.1. “Stays shall be peeled and pressured treated (non-CCA)”

3. Is the spacing on all the new fences 15 feet as specified or vary from 10 ft to 16 ft as pictured?

Answer: Dependent upon landscape. 15 feet is the maximum spacing between posts (baring it makes sense with the landscape). If terrain is steep, shorter distances may be more appropriate. If the fence loses integrity, fence posts shall be closer than 15 feet.

4. Are the Poles on the wood fence Treated or just peeled posts and stained after install.

Answer: Referencing section 323150-Post and Pole Fencing in the product section. “Posts shall be sound, peeled, treated Lodgepole pine. The poles do not have to be treated but shall be stained, as referenced in section 4.5. Poles much match specifications in 3.2.

5. Can we use 6 inch and 8 inch green treated driver pointed posts for the wood fence and the great wall of buckeye fence repair?

Answer: Yes. Posts shall be sound, peeled, treated, Lodgepole Pine, free from rot, disease, or insects. Posts shall have a 6-inch minimum tip diameter. Posts which are set in the ground, or concrete footings, shall have at least 3 feet of the largest end of the post treated with a wood preservative to protect it from insects and decay. That will match the specs.

6. Approximately how many wire gates and how many wooden stiles are there?

Answer: There are Approximately 5 powder river gates at warner Reservoir. For the rest of the campgrounds there are approximately 7 gates, including powder river and wire. There are approximately 12 gates for the project.

7. Can we use a brush cutter/mulcher to clear the dense brush and etc. from the fenceline?

Answer: Yes. Just ensure there is minimal disturbance to soil surface. Make sure slash, mulch, and other wood is cleared from fence line and scattered.

8. It calls for 6 Steel posts and 1 wood post for the steel fence. Is this correct? and can we use 4-5 inch pointed driver posts for the wood post.

Answer: For the barb wire fence this is accurate. The stays do not count as wooden post. Every 4th section there is a wood post for support.

9. Can we re-use the Bar None fence braces that are already there. Just the Bar none pieces. Pull and dismantle and reinstall using the braces.

Answer: Reuse whatever is salvageable from the demolition. If there are questions on the quality of pieces, ask COR for inspection.

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10. Can we use the 2 7/8 drill stem pipe braces instead of bar none or equivalent?

Answer: Has to be a Bar None approved equal. It is possible, but would have to be approved equal and match the salient characteristics listed in section 6.1 (D) of the SOW. Just be aware during fire restrictions (usually have those in that part of the state) welding is banned (we are looking at a policy to fix this but isn’t in effect as of the beginning of March).

11. What Olympic Stain shade is desired? Lighter or darker?

Answer: “The Contractor shall submit color chips for color selection.” Per the specs. As a Forest we will probably lean towards Lighter.

12. Are there any steel gates on this project like the small one in the picture?

Answer: There are Approximately 5 powder river gates at warner Reservoir. For the rest of the campgrounds there are approximately 7 gates, including powder river and wire. There are approximately 12 gates for the project.

13. Are there any cattle present or can the whole fence be torn out, then rebuilt or replaced?

Warner: Cattle will be in the area August 1 – October 1.

Mason: Cattle will be in the area June 15 – October 1.

Oowah: Cattle will be in the area August 1 – October 1.

Buckey: Cattle will be in the area intermittently from July 1 – October 5.

Buckboard: Cattle will be in the area August 1 – October 1 Devils Canyon: Cattle could be in the area intermittently from July 31 – October 15. However, it is unlikely cows will be near the campground.

Nizhoni: Cows could be in the area July 1 – October 1. However, it is unlikely cows will be near the campground.

Porcupine Rim: Cows could be in the area June 1 – October 21. However, it is unlikely that they will be near the campground.

Monticello Lake: Cows will be in the area August 15 – September 15. Cows will go through any openings in the fence to get to Monticello Lake.

All dates are subject to change. South Eastern Utah is in drought, which can change these dates.

Dates are accurate as of March 11, 2026.

14. Is there a particular order that the fences need done?

Answer: No, but it is recommended to replace them in this order: Buckboard, Oowah, Buckeye/Pioneer, Nizhoni, Mason, Warner Lake, Devils Canyon, Monticello Lake, Bull Canyon, Gooseberry, Pocurpine and other quote options if any. Could change to avoid the cow times talked about in question 13.

15. Can we camp on location?

See attachment 2. Statement of Work page 3, paragraph 1.4 B. Let the CO and COR know.

16. On the great wall fence, it says spacing is 30 to 40 inches for 22000 feet. that works out to about 4500 of the 8 inch posts to be replaced. Can these be 8 inch green treated drivers or do they need to be drilled in and stained?

Answer: MUST BE TREATED as the ground is moist around the lake. Green treated is fine. No need to stain.

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17. OBJECT MARKERS

A. Type 2 object markers (6" x 12") shall be installed on a galvanized steel plate.

B. Type 3 object markers shall be constructed on a fiberglass substrate and shall be black and yellow, double sided, reflectorized. A "Flex Lite" flexible marker may be substituted.

Could we get a picture of this, along with the total number needed and possibly where they can be bought.

Answer: Can be bought a multitude of places. Safety sign, Grainger, UCI. Approximately 10 total in 5 locations. Only replace if there are some already existing. Reference Fig 1. For example.

Fig 1: Example of object markers.

18. 3.1 A “shall have at least 3’ of the largest end of the post treated” **does this mean soak treated because it is the only way to only treat the end? If they want “soak treated” no one can provide documentation because it is impossible to certify this.

Answer: Specs state that for posts set in the ground, there has to be 3 feet of the largest end of the post treated with a preservative. Posts can be soaked or pressure treated, as long as they are treated. Either method is satisfactory - pressure treated or soaked. If pressure treated a certification with treatment specifications from the manufacturer will be needed. If soak treated, the COR with verify on site the process through spot checks and no certification will be required.

19. 3.1 C “lumber shall be pressure treated” so do you want soak treated or pressure treated. If you in fact want pressure treated copper nap I know of one company in Arbuckle CA that can offer this and it is going to be outrageously expensive; probably double the cost of the wood.

Answer: As answered in question 18 either method is satisfactory as long as post is treated.

The specs dictate the outcome no matter the route. If pressure treated is cheaper, that is acceptable. The posts just need to be treated as described in attachment 6. Specifications under section 3.1 C .

20. 4.5 staining **you cannot stain copper nap because it is an oil based wood treatment** Answer: The staining is about protection. To clarify, if the post/wood is not treated it should be stained. If the posts are treated, they don’t need to be stained. It is all about protection. A

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21. 5.3 submittals **you cannot get a certificate of treatment if they are asking for a soak treated product** Answer: Sounds like pressure treated is the way to go. It has to be treated and needs to be proved. Pressure treated is fine. Refer to the answer to question 18 for COR review of soak treatment.

22. You specifically say you will not accept CCA (chromated copper arsenic) but will you accept CA (copper azole – this is an arsenic free wood preserving chemical)?

Answer: Copper Azole is water-based preservative. It is more ecofriendly than CCA. The Forest Service tries to be as environmentally friendly as possible, hence avoiding CCA.

23. You don’t specify the length of the treated posts? I’m assuming 7’ long Answer: This is in the below in Fig 2; specs require at least 30 inches into the ground with at least 48 inches for the post out of the ground. That equals 6.5’ minimum, so 7’ is fine.

Fig 2: Wooden post and rail fencing measurements as shown in specs.

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