Questions and Answers to The construction and installation of 21 gates.docx

12445221Q0007 May 17, 2021 Questions and Answers The construction and installation of 21 gates This solicitation has been amended. Quotes are due on May 21st ,2021 at 17:00.

Amendment 001

1) Q) Are you allowing a site visit for this job?

A). Yes, all gates are easily accessible on main gravel forest service roads.

2) Q) Will there be a site visit for the “The construction and installation of 21 new gates”, Solicitation# 12445221Q0007. If there are no site visit can you provide pictures of the gates?

A) All gates are on public Forest Service Roads.

3) Q) how should our company show that we have made a good faith effort to employ minorities and women? 51% of our business is owned by a woman but we only employ 17% of minorities.

A) The goal for woman is 6.9%. According to the clause your company, shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. FAR 52.222-27, Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction, provides a list of actions contractors can take to show its efforts to achieve maximum results.

4) Q) Also, will a bid bond be required for our bid?

A) Yes

5) Q) I wanted to know is the site for this project accessible to the public. I wanted to visit the site to gather an idea for final estimated bid.

A) All gates are on public Forest Service Roads.

6) Q) In an effort to reduce cost and speed up the process, can the existing cut flush with concrete and/or below grade? The new gates will be installed either behind or in front of the existing gate location.

A) No as stated in contract SOW Existing gates must be removed entirely from the site and the new gates installed in the Flagged location.

7) Q) Can I get the plans for this project?

A) The plans are in the SOW/ Scope of Work.