QA_03-23-2018.pdf

Questions and Answers as of 3/23/18

Questions 3-13-18

1. What type of grubbing attachment can be used?

a. Any, as long as the bud zone at 14” can be removed.

2. How many excavators can be used?

a. Up to contractor

3. Can you fuel on site?

a. Yes, at staging area

4. Is bid a lump sum?

a. See the bid schedule attached, this is an updated version of the bid schedule on page 6 of the solicitation package.

5. What is turnaround time on payment?

a. 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts applies. Generally, progress payments for construction are 14 days and the final payment is 30 days.

6. Do we have to have 20% bid bond?

a. Yes - stated in solicitation provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee. Bid Guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $150,000.00 Page 34 of the solicitation.

7. Do you have to call 811?

a. Yes, contractors responsibility

8. Do you need ticket for 811?

a. Yes

9. Where do we submit the bid proposal?

a. Addressed above.

10. Is a trained first aid specialist required on site at all times?

a. See H.4 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION and H.5 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE SUPPLEMENT TO OSHA PARTS 1910 AND 1926 pages 18 – 25 of the solicitation.

11. What is the protocol for spraying (2,4-D) in Matagorda County during restricted period?

a. Cannot spray from March through July 31st. Engineering has indicated that a performance extension will need to be requested to complete spraying in August.

12. Mechanical Grubbing is increased from 439.7 acres, by 60.3 acres, to 500 acres. Amended Bid

Schedule attached. Please use the updated bid schedule for your submission. An updated map has been provided.

Questions 3/23/2018

13. There are numerous addresses in the packet…what address to make the [bid guarantee] out to?

a. Block (6) on optional form 336 Amendment - 0002 depicts the issued by address.