12445124B0019_Site VIsit Notes.pdf

12445124B0019 Site Visit

Date: 08/15/2024 Time 10:00 a.m. CT

Location: Ashe Seed Extractory, 368 Ashe Nursery Road, Brooklyn, MS 39425

Introductions: Scott Leonard, COR

Discussion of Solicitation 12445124B0019: Scott Leonard, COR

Part I, Section B.1 (p.2)- emphasis on paragraph 3, “SHALL BID BOTH” & 5 “low combined bid for both work packages;”

Part I, Section C (p.3) – Review Section and ask for questions.

Part I, Section F.1 (p.7), 52.211-10… (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 12/31/2024.

Part I, Section F.1 (p.7), Alternate I - The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by 09/15/2024.

Attachments: Briefly go through attachments and ask for questions.

Advise attendees that if they have any questions regarding the Plans, Statement of Work, or Specifications to contact me, Scott.Leonard@usda.gov.

Site Visit: Begin Ashe Nursery STA 0+00 proceed through plans to STA 91+84. Q&A as we go.

Big Biloxi site was not visited. However, questions were asked based on the plans.

Q&A

ASHE NURSERY and BIG BILOXI

Who will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits? The contractor.

Will fixtures be replaced? No. In Ashe Nursery plumb to the existing fixtures. In Big Biloxi tie into existing waterline near well house.

ASHE NURSERY

Is the water meter in place? Yes. The water meter is in place.

What is the specification coming across the dam? Specifications for crossing the dam are in the ASHE NURSERY WATER CONNECTION plan set, Sheet C-103.

What is the depth of flowable fill crossing the dam? Per ASHE NURSERY WATER CONNECTION plan set, Sheet C-103, Keynote 2 - LIMIT TRENCH WIDTH TO 8" OR LESS

BETWEEN STA 60+00 AND 66+00. FLOWABLE FILL BACKFILL (7-DAY HARDNESS 50-

100PSI COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH) SHALL BE USED UP TO 2' TRENCH DEPTH (1.5' IN

NOTED 2' BURIAL DEPTH AREAS) WITH REMAINDER TO BE SEEDED NATIVE SOIL.

Excess excavated material shall be scattered on the embankment.

Is there any work to be done in a secured area (behind the gate)? Yes. Provisions will be made at the time of construction for access.

Is a new pump house to be constructed? Yes. Per ASHE NURSERY WATER CONNECTION plan set, Sheet C-203, detail note 1.

Is the pump electrical panel being replaced? Yes. Per ASHE NURSERY WATER CONNECTION plan set, Sheet C-203, detail note E1.

When replumbing buildings do the concrete slabs need to be opened or can pipes be surface mounted along walls? The question will be forwarded to the design engineer. Unless noted assume installing new plumbing in the same location as the existing.

Can directional drilling be used in place of saw cuts for road crossings? The question will be forwarded to the design engineer. Unless noted assume proceeding in accordance to existing plans.

BIG BILOXI

Where does the work end? The new waterline ties into the existing near the well house at STA 26+50.

What is the depth for directional drilling? Per BIG BILOXI WATER CONNECTION plan set, Sheet C-101, Keynotes: DIRECTIONAL DRILLING. PIPE SHALL BE 4' BELOW TOP OF

PAVEMENT.

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