Questions and Answers.pdf

1240LT26Q0030

Lave Fire Rangeland Fence Reconstruction

Questions and Answers

Question #1. Is the agency providing the drill pipe for the braces or the contractor? There was some contradictory wording, so just looking for clarification on that.

Answer #1: Yes, the agency is providing all drill pipes for the braces, not the contractor.

Question #2. Do braces have to be welded or can keyhole bracket brace systems be used? I have included some info on them here, they're a superior system, no fire risk, reusable, and as strong as welded braces.

Answer #2: The braces will be held together with a bracketed system. There will be no welding necessary.

Question #3. Is the area currently open to motorized traffic to see the projects in person or are there are winter closures/ current snow pack conditions limiting access? If not are there post fire photographs available to give an idea of terrain or a marked kmz file would be great also.

Answer #3: The area is relatively free of snow as of this date. One of the more inaccessible sites was visited on 3/15/2026. A UTV was taken on open roads to roughly within 1 mile of the location, then a short hike would take you to the fence. Short answer, you can hike along most of these fences at this point and time.

Question #4 . Can we possibly get an estimate for elevation ranges amongst the individual sections?

Answer #4: It is hard to provide an answer here. I believe the elevation ranges from 4500 to 5500 feet.

Question #5: Based on the Combined Synopsis-Solicitation, the attachment numbering appears to differ from the files provided. Additionally, a standalone “Description-Location of Work” document is referenced but not clearly identified within the package received.

Request: Please confirm that all solicitation attachments have been provided in full and identify any missing documents, if applicable.

Answer #5: In Attachment 1, Attachment 3 - Description-Location of Work should be deleted. All attachments are included as follows:

Attachments 1 – 8 below:

Attachment 1 – Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 1240LT26Q0030 Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items Attachment 3 – Statement of Work Attachment 4 – WD ID20260036, dated 1/2/2026 Attachment 5 – Mapping Attachment 6 – Past Performance Data Sheet Attachment 7 – Experience Questionnaire Attachment 8 – Specs-Drawings

Question #6: The Statement of Work references multiple illustrations (Illustrations 1–5), while the Specs/Drawings document appears limited and includes a page labeled “Sheet 5 of 23.”

Request: Please confirm whether a complete set of drawings/specifications exists and provide any additional sheets if applicable

Answer #6: The drawings/specifications that the contractor has received are the complete set of drawings for this project, there are no additional sheets.

Question #7: There appears to be a discrepancy between:

• SF-18 (Period of Performance: 08/15/2026 – 10/30/2027)

• Statement of Work (180 calendar days duration)

• Deliverables/Completion references (October 15, 2027 vs. October 30, 2027)

Request: Please confirm the controlling performance period and whether the 180-day duration is inclusive within the overall contract period or tied to a Notice to Proceed.

Answer #7: The controlling performance period is 08/15/2026 – 10-30-2027. The 180 day duration is inclusive within the overall contract period.

Question #8: The Schedule of Items workbook includes both a “Contract (No Options)” tab and a “Contract (With Option Years)” tab, although the solicitation does not indicate option years.

Request: Please confirm which tab is to be completed and submitted as the official bid schedule.

Answer #8: This contract does not have option years.

Question #9: The Schedule of Items appears to include a single lump sum line item for the full project scope.

Request: Please confirm that CLIN 0001 includes all work (removal, reconstruction, clearing, access, incidentals, and all fence components across all segments) with no separate pay items.

Answer #9: Yes this is true, the schedule of items is a single lump sum line item for the full project scope.

Question #10: The project is described as 3.5 miles across seven non-contiguous segments; however, the package does not provide a detailed breakdown by segment.

Request: Please provide, if available, a segment-by-segment breakdown including approximate lengths and any known quantities for gates, braces, rock jacks/cribs, tie-tree locations, or other special features.

Answer #10: King Hill Creek FS/BLM Boundary Fence Segment = .5 miles. Dobie FS/BLM Boundary Fence Segment = .25 miles. Mill Creek Quarter/Quarter FS/BLM Boundary Fence Segment = .25 miles. Southern Tip To Mill Creek FS/BLM Boundary Fence Segment = .43 miles. Southern Tip To Smith Gulch FS/BLM Boundary Fence Segment = .93 miles. Mill Creek Summit PNF/BNF Boundary Fence Segment = .65 miles. Mill Creek Summit Fence Lava Fire Addition Segment = .49 miles. The quantities of gates, braces, rock jacks/cribs, tie trees and their locations will be determined before contracted work by the COR and technical specialist.

Question #11: The Statement of Work indicates that fencing materials will be Government-furnished; however, certain components referenced in the technical specifications are not clearly identified in the Government-furnished materials table.

Request: Please confirm which materials are Government-furnished versus contractor-furnished, including but not limited to:

• Gates

• Brace pipe and hardware

• Tie sticks and connection hardware

• Duplex nails or fasteners

• Rock anchors or deadman materials (if required)

Answer #11: These will all be furnished by the government.

Question #12: The Statement of Work includes estimated quantities for Government-furnished materials.

Request: Please confirm whether these quantities are guaranteed to be sufficient for the full scope of work, and how overages (if required due to field conditions) will be handled.

Answer #12: Quantities should be sufficient for the full scope of work and any overages will need to be discussed with the COR or his technical specialists.

Question #13: The wage determination provided is for Heavy Construction in Adams County, Idaho.

Request: Please confirm the applicable labor classifications intended for fence removal and reconstruction activities, and whether conformance will be required for fence-specific labor classifications not explicitly listed.

Answer #13:

General Labor category. Conformance will not be required for fence-specific labor classification not explicitly listed.

Question #14: The Statement of Work references the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) and notes potential access limitations.

Request: Please provide the applicable MVUM and identify any known access restrictions, seasonal limitations, or segment-specific access considerations.

Answer #14:

The Payette MVUM is available for free download at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/payette/data-tools/interactive-maps

Question #15: The Statement of Work indicates materials will be staged at the Council Ranger Station yard.

Request: Please confirm whether additional staging areas, storage locations, or contractor work areas will be designated for use during the project.

Answer #15: The Council Ranger Station Yard will be the only designated staging/storage area designated for use during the project.

Question #16: The scope requires removal of all existing fence materials.

Request: Please confirm whether removed materials are to be returned to the Government, disposed of by the contractor, or handled in another specified manner.

Answer #16: Metal T-posts will be returned to the Government. All other materials will need to be disposed of by the contractor.

Question #17: The contract allows for partial payments; however, the Schedule of Items appears to include a single line item.

Request: Please clarify how progress will be measured for payment purposes (e.g., by linear foot, by segment completion, or another method).

Answer #17: Payment will be made by percentage of the work completed.

Question #18: The documents reference both “Ben Drier” and “Ben Dreier” as the COR.

Request: Please confirm the correct COR name and contact information.

Answer #18: COR: Ben Dreier/benjamin.dreier@usda.gov

Question #19: The Experience Questionnaire includes requirements related to biobased products, while the Statement of Work indicates that fencing materials are Government-furnished.

Request: Please confirm whether the biobased products requirement is applicable to this project, and if so, to what extent.

Answer #19: Biobased products requirement is not applicable to this project.

mailto:Dreier/benjamin.dreier@usda.gov

Question #20: Page 2 of the SOW says that all materials will be government provided. Table 1 at page 9 does not include pipe for braces. Is the pipe included or is it to be contractor provided?

Answer #20: All pipe for braces will be furnished by the government. The contractor will not be responsible for obtaining pipe for braces.

Question #21: Tie Trees: Healthy, well rooted, adult trees will be utilized as brace points.

What is the minimum and maximum spacing of tree ties?

Answer #21: Typically we like to have a minimum spacing of 30 yards and a maximum of 100 yards for stretches of fence between tie trees.

Question #22: The SOW indicates a triple brace post shall be installed on the hanging side of each gate. The drawings indicate only a double brace on each side of a gate. Does the USFS want a double or triple on each the hanging side of a gate?

Answer #22: For large hanging gates (not barbed wire gates) a double H brace will be needed on both sides of the gate.