Questions and Answers.docx

Questions and Answers, Site visit, High Game Fence Project, Solicitation 12639522R0052

1. Under the high game fence description there are 2 references re. the size of the fencing. I believe the Ocelot fence (fence type 1) is 3" webbing and the pasture fence is 12”, is this correct? YES In section 4.23 the reference is - 4.23 High-tensile rolls of 330 feet x 96 inches with 3 inch x 3 inch squares of tight lock fixed-knot grid pattern wire pasture fence shall be a minimum of 8 feet (96 inches) high OCELET FENCING IS 3”x3” SQUARE WEBBING, PASTURE FENCE IS 7”x12” (see amendment 0002) RECTANGLE WEBBING (FLIPPED SO THE 7”x12” IS AT THE BOTTOM NEXT TO GROUND FOR OCELOT AND OTHER SMALL WILDLIFE FOR EASE OF CROSSING THROUGH THE WIRE FENCE).

4.30 references - 4.30 High-tensile rolls of 660 feet with 7”x12” rectangles (flipped where top of fence is on the bottom next to the ground) of King Ranch Wire pasture fence. Fence shall be a minimum of four feet (49 inches) high, hinged-jointed with a grid-like pattern. Install the bottom of the fence at least 6 inches to 8 inches off the ground to allow grazing of the fence line. YES, CORRECT.

2. Does the Jenkins tract receive a shorter web wire? 7”X12” RECTANAGLE WEBBING.

3. The 2 extensions to the Ocelot fencing receive the poly wire in lieu of metal web fencing? NO, THIS PROJECT DOES NOT CALL FOR POLY WIRE. and if so under the Deer Buster website there are 3 different grades of the web material. N/A.

4. 4.31 indicates using zip ties for fencing, but there is another reference to utilizing galvanized ties - 4.31 Utilize 50-lb Tie-N-Lock releasable cable ties along fencing. Please advise if there is a difference in types of fencing. GALVANIZED CLIPS ON T-POSTS, GALVANIZED WIRE TIES WILL BE USED ON THE LINE POSTS. WOOD POSTS WILL USE STANDARD FENCE STAPLES, 2”. UTILIZE GRIPPLE WIRE JOINERS OR CRIMP FASTENERS TO ATTACH 2 ROLLS OF HIGH-TENSIL WIRE TOGETHER (see amendment 0002).

5. Old gates will be replaced with new gates as indicated on aerial view in the quarantined area per notes? YES, NEW GATES WILL BE INSTALLED TO CORRESPONDING HEIGHTS OF FENCE; 48” OR 96”.

6. Page 3 of attachment "A" indicates removing some existing fence and gates replacing with new. What type (SEE SOW (NEW GALVANIZED GATES AND GALVANIZED FENCE HEIGHT EXTENSIONS)) and is this in addition to the 10.5 miles or is this part of the Jenkins tract? NO, ALL IS INCLUDED IN THE 10.5 MILES. The area is @ the quarantine and testing area next to the airport. IN VICINITY, BUT NOT NEXT TO THE AIRPORT.

7. What percent of buy American applies to this contract? See the clause 52.225-11 Buy American Act—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (Nov 2021) starting on page 6 of the solicitation. Also see the provision 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (May 2014) on page 24.