Pre-bid_Questions_and_Answers.docx

Lake Sherwood Recreation Area Lift Station Controls Replacement Q&A Site Visit 7/29/2019 Questions – Contractors had concern with the 60 day time frame to complete the project being aggressive due to lead time on building/assembling the lift station control panels.

Answer – If the contractor is working when they are able to be working and are waiting on parts out of their control, the time frame can be adjusted to accommodate this issue.

REVISED ANSWER – The period of performance will be changed on Amendment 1 to be 90 days rather than 60 days.

Question – Does the entire recreation area ever shut down for winter?

Answer – Yes, the entire area does shut down during the winter months, contractor can still work during these months if weather and road conditions in the recreation area permit.

Question – Does the entire panel need to be UL labelled or just have UL components?

Answer – According to section 6.1 A. in the specifications, it states that “Controls shall be UL listed”.

Question – Should a junction box be placed on top of each pump station for ease of maintenance for the Forest Service in the future?

Answer – Not unless an existing junction box is already at that station. No new junction boxes shall be installed where one does not already exist.

Question – Where do the old pumps, conduit, and controls go?

Answer – All existing material shall become property of the contractor and disposed of off-site complying with all local, state, and federal laws.

AMENDMENT 1 – Under Section 1.2 Work Restrictions, letter D shall be added as follows “All existing material shall become property of the contractor and disposed of off-site complying with all local, state, and federal laws.”