124455231B0003 Questions Answers Updated.docx

1. Question: Is partial payment withdrawals during period of work available?

Answer: Solicitation Page 4. Item 24: SUBMITTING INVOICES: FAR 52.232-5

2. Question: Project Specifications sheet 4 mentions a pit, can the contractor pull the sand / clay from this pit?

Answer: There are 2 pits that will be used (if needed) for sand /clay for this project. The locations are provided on the maps on Sheet 4. In the event the sand/clay is actually needed, and if the COR concurs, it is the contractor’s responsibility to excavate, load, haul and place the material. The location of the excavation inside the parameters of the existing pit will be directed by the COR.

3. Question: Can you please confirm that the contractor cannot pull stone from the pit on spec sheet 4, and that it will need to be an outside purchase?

Answer: The Apalachicola National Forest does not have any stone pits located on Forest. All specified rock will need to be supplied by the contractor.

4. Question: Will the contractor be paid bid quantity or by truck tickets for the aggregates that are installed?

Answer: Sheet 27 of 27 shows the MM (method of measurement) to be AQ (actual quantities placed), not CQ (contract quantities) and the UNITS are to be paid for by the TON. So, load tickets must be provided to the COR for aggregate placed.

5. Question: Regarding the material that is removed during the culvert, is this material suitable backfill?

Answer: FP-14 Section 704.03. If the material excavated during culvert removal is suitable for backfill then it will be used as such. If the COR determines that the material is not suitable for backfill then the contractor will have to provide suitable material from the specified pit as noted on Sheet 4 of 27.

6. Question: Are any forest service bridges weight rated? If they are, can you please provide that information?

Answer: Yes, there are many Forest Service bridges that are weight rated as well as bridges on State and County Roads and Highways. The IFB includes maps and the locations where the work is to be performed. The contractor is not prohibited from visiting the locations and reviewing the site conditions. Solicitation Page 20 FAR 52.236-7

7. Question: Can you please provide an estimate of footage for the straw wattle & silt fence installation?

Answer: It cannot be provided due to the variance of the level of water at the time of construction.

8. Question: There is a discrepancy from the pre-bid meeting and the pay items regarding gauge size. During the pre-bid it was mentioned that all new culvert installed is to be 14 gauge, but one of the pay items says 16 gauge. Can you please confirm which is correct?

Answer: All culverts will be 14GA as shown on Sheet 11 of 27 Culvert Schedule.

9. Question: Is there any liquidation Damages?

Answer: Liquidated damages are not part of this contract.

10. Question: Where would you go to see the award conference?

Answer: It is unclear what is meant by award conference, However, if you are referring to the public bid opening, Page 4 of the Solicitation: Item 8: LOCATION OF PUBLIC BID OPENING provides the information. If you are talking about the post-award/preconstruction meeting, that is to be determined.

11. Question: On Part I - the schedule some of the culverts are listed at 16 GA and some 14 GA the dialog spec is all 14 GA. During the pre-bid conference 14 GA for all was said to be ok, please confirm.

Answer: All culverts will be 14 GA as shown on Sheet 11 of 27 Culvert Schedule.

12. Question: 25102 - Part I Riprap was listed. Pre-bid conference was mentioned as a typo please confirm.

Answer: Clarification of Item 25102 on Page 9 of the Solicitation and Sheet 27 0f 27 of the Plans.

Not using “Riprap” on established Low Water Crossings. Will be using FDOT Size No. 4 (2-inch minus).

13. Question: Can you please give the length of each culvert installation? the 42"x29" is coming up as a 58' run. Just want to clarify the footage of each.

Answer: Refer to Sheet 26 of 27, Sheet 27 of 27 ITEM 60203 Description, Sheet 11 of 27 Culvert Schedule.

14. Question: Culverts - Asphalt coating? Elliptical or round?

Answer: Culverts shall be Aluminized, not asphalt coated. Refer to Sheet 26 of 27, Sheet 27 of 27 ITEM 60203 Description, Sheet 11 of 27 Culvert Schedule for culvert dimensions.

15. Question: Seeding - What seeding is required?

Answer: Sheet 13 of 27

16. Question: Confirm Bid Bond amount of 20%?

Answer: Solicitation, Page 26, FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, Paragraph (c).

17. Question: Compacting of groundwork. Does it have to be a drum roller, or can a rubber tire compaction work?

Answer: Sheet 27 of 27 (Description). Compaction method varies according to work performed and material used. Refer to FP-14 as noted for Method Used.

18. Question: Most of the lesser used road is covered with grass. Should all that be removed during the reconditioning? If so, where should it be moved to?

Answer: Specifications and Drawings, Sheet 27 of 27, Item 30315, FP-14 Section 303

19. Question: What material will be used to fill up potholes and washouts?

Answer: Specifications and Drawings, Sheet 27 of 27, Item 30315, FP-14 Section 303

20. Question: The road base will be speres according to the specs pages 16-26 of the drawings. Does that mean that no other parts receive any?

Answer: The road base will be placed according to the contract unless otherwise specified by the CO.

21. Question: Can hydro-seeding method be used for revegetation?

Answer: (same seed-mix) Yes

22. Question: Is there a recommendation for fertilizer?

Answer: Non specified in the contract

23. Question: And mulch (lbs/ac) ?

Answer: Non specified in the contract

24. Question: Can a no- till- drill be used for planting the seed?

Answer: Not specified in the contract

25. Question: Can a road be closed until it is completed?

Answer: Specifications and Drawings, Sheet 27 of 27 Item 63501, Sheet 2 of 27 Note # 2, MUTCD Chapter 6G

26. Question: The specs call for Lime rock. Is limestone acceptable too?

Answer: Specifications and Drawings, Sheet 9 of 27, Notes 1-3