C05_Questions and Answers_12444026Q0173.pdf
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- 12444026Q0173
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal contract opportunity 12444226Q0173 addressing the Purchase of Culvert Supplies. The document clarifies specifications and requirements for aluminized steel (AT2) culvert pipe and related components.
Key product specifications confirmed include: AT2 stands for Aluminized Coating (not Aluminized Steel Type 2); the 48-inch arched culvert dimensions are 57" × 48"; the arched band is standard 48" AT2 with 12-gauge specification; the 24-inch band is standard AT2 Wide Metal Band; and lifting lugs are standard lugs for lifting pipe with 68 lugs allocated for 74 pipe pieces. Notably, 12-gauge AT2 arched pipe is acceptable as an equal or better alternative to the originally specified 14-gauge, with dimensions of approximately 57" × 38" acceptable. Unit of issue is specified as individual pieces (Each) in stated lengths: 30 feet long, 20 feet long, and 10 feet long per culvert pipe. Delivery must occur within 30 days after receipt of award, with phased delivery acceptable. The contractor is responsible for unloading pipe, and trucks cannot exceed 53 feet in length. Manufacturer certificates, technical submittals, and country-of-origin documentation must be submitted with quotation submission rather than after award.
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Questions and Answers Purchase of Culvert Supplies
12444226Q0173
1. Please confirm whether “AT2” means Aluminized Steel Type 2 and identify the governing material, coating, fabrication, and dimensional standards.
Answer: The AT2 stands for Aluminized Coating
2. For the 48-inch arched culvert, please provide the actual span × rise or round-equivalent dimensions, corrugation profile, and required end treatment
Answer:.57” x 48”
3. Please specify the required width, gauge, profile, hardware, gasket, and joint/watertightness class for the arched and 24-inch bands.
Answer: Standard 48" AT2 Arched Band, 12-gauge band, Standard 24" AT2 Wide Metal Band
4. Please provide the lifting-lug detail, coating/material, installation method, and required allocation. The schedule lists 68 lugs for 74 pipe pieces.
Answer: Standard lifting lugs for lifting pipe
5. Please confirm which delivery requirement controls: August 31, within 30 days after award, or December 31, 2026. Please also confirm whether phased delivery is acceptable.
Answer: The delivery requirement is 30 days after receipt of award.
6. Please confirm unloading responsibility, delivery appointment/access restrictions, and any truck-length or oversize-load limitations at the receiving location.
Answer: Contractor is responsible for unloading pipe, truck can’t be over 53 feet long.
7. Please confirm whether manufacturer certificates, technical submittals, or country-of-origin documentation must be submitted with the quotation or only after award.
Answer: Certificates must be submitted with quote submission.
8. I have received a quote from a manufacturer for the 48″ AT2 arched pipe. They have advised that the pipe they can supply is 12-gauge rather than the 14-gauge listed in the solicitation. They also noted the arched dimensions will be approximately 57″ × 38″. Could you please confirm whether 12-gauge AT2 arched pipe is acceptable as equal to or better than the 14-gauge specified?
Answer: The 12 gauge is acceptable and the measurements are acceptable.
9. The schedule lists the unit of issue as EA (Each). Could you please confirm that the quantities represent the specified number of individual sticks/pieces in the stated lengths, rather than linear footage?
Answer: 30 feet long each culvert pipe, 20 feet long each culvert pipe, 10 feet long each culvert pipe.
10. Please provide the corrugation profile on the 24” pipe and the 48” arch. Also please provide the band type for the 48" AT2 Arched Band, and the 24" AT2 Wide Metal Band.
Answer: This is answered in question #3
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