RFI Official Responses - 4.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW21R0034 - Renovate El Cariso Campground

RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to the solicitation via beta.SAM.gov

Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

RFI #1 – Please review the attached sheet, the curb dimensions differ from the plan view to the profile view. Please advise.

USFS Response – Error. Use asphalt pad design anyway.

RFI #2 – Can we close the campground during construction improvements?

USFS Response – Yes, we will.

RFI #3 – Please confirm, during the job walk it was determined a quantity of Root Barrier would be established for bidding purposes.

USFS Response – 20 feet by the gate.

RFI #4 – Pay Item for Concrete. It was determined at the job walk a pay item would be added for the concrete dumpster pads.

USFS Response – Use asphalt dumpster pad configuration, AC and aggregate base quantities included in Schedule of Items - Option. No pay item for concrete, only an alternative to asphalt but no cost change.

RFI #5 – Please confirm the desired Thickness of AC is 2” over 2” of pulverized compacted AC

/CMB in place to 90%

USFS Response – 95% compaction is required, similar to FP-14 Section 304 Full Depth

Reclamation without adding aggregate. The contractor can choose to remove existing AC off site instead and perform roadbed reconditioning, it is also 95% compaction.

RFI #6 – Please confirm, All Spurs to be replaced per existing dimensions.

USFS Response – Yes.

RFI #7 – Please confirm, Speed bumps to be replaced in Kind (2 places).

USFS Response – Yes.

RFI #8 – Please confirm, Stumps with in Root Barrier zone do not require root barrier.

USFS Response – Only require root barrier around entrance gate (question repeated) but root encounter during roadbed reconditioning shall be removal.

RFI #9 – Please confirm that the ADA Signage and Striping listed on the drawings are current and desired.

USFS Response – All signage remains, striping in-kind.

RFI #10 – Should the contractor assume the listed of quantity of AC is based on a 12’ wide roadway?

USFS Response – No. The quantity was based on square feet and 2 in. AC thickness, please do not use single constant width, this is not a typical straight road. Looking at the layout, it is obvious. The loop (excluding camp spurs) and the driveway to the highway is approximately

37,900 SF.

RFI #11 – This contractor is requesting a CAD file with survey control.

USFS Response – CAD file will be provided, survey controls on the ground will be presented.

RFI #12 – Please confirm that the existing AC Curb is to be removed and replaced in kind?

USFS Response – Replace in-kind, plus new curb by North side toilet, and for dumpster pads if awarded.

RFI #13 – Due to the pending RFI information, will the bid date be extended?

USFS Response – Yes, the proposal due date will be extended

RFI #14 – For bidding and planning purposes, when do you anticipate the job start?

USFS Response – As soon as August 2021 if possible.

RFI #15 – Can removed trees and stump grindings be spread on site?

USFS Response – No tree removal or stump grinding, but roots removed from roadbed reconditioning and branches trimmed as needed for construction shall be scattered on site for natural appearance.

RFI #16 – If the Contractor is denied work per the “Fire Plan” Will the contractors time be extended and will the contractor be compensated for lost time?

USFS Response – Contract time includes fire restriction. The CO may consider un-foreseeable lost time due to fire closure.

RFI #17 – What is replacement AC thickness?

USFS Response – 2 inches.