RFI Official Responses - 1.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW22R0028 - Caldor Fire Gates

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 – Does the shop time constructing the gates fall under Davis Bacon?

USFS Response – No, only work completed on-site.

RFI #2 – Do you have a map of the locations?

USFS Response – Refer to Statement of Work for link to Google maps. Also, Gate locations and type attachment contains lat/long coordinates.

RFI #3 – Do you have a color code for the gates?

USFS Response – Per drawing, use Forest Service Green and verify color with COR. Pantone

16-5924 TPG

RFI #4 – Does the installation of the gates fall under EV day restrictions or can it be exempt?

USFS Response – Coordinate with COR on Ev and E days if there will be any hot work to be conducted. Exemptions to fire plan are not guaranteed.

RFI #5 – on the page for location description line 13 it says “repair existing gate”. Can we get clarification on the extent of repairs?

USFS Response – Existing gate needs to be straightened and re-anchored

RFI #6 – What locations are in A/C pavement?

USFS Response – Intent is no penetrations through the pavement. All locations (except at 8N55

East End) are adjacent to paved roads. All Type B gates (with center post) will be installed through pavement

RFI #7 – Period of performance. We have a full year to complete the contract?

USFS Response – Expected time of work is 6 months. One year accounts work stoppage due to snow/winter weather.

RFI #8 – Signs. Object markers are the yellow reflective tape? Barricade markers are the 12”x36” red and white high intensity signs? Will there be any “gate ahead” signs?

USFS Response – No gate ahead signs. Object Markers are Yellow Reflective Tape. Barricade

Markers are 12”x36” red and white High Intensity signs

RFI #9 – On the type D and type C gates do the corners need to be rounded or can they be squared off?

USFS Response – They can be square

RFI #10 – 10 If we purchase American made steel, the cost will be more than 25% that of foreign steel and availability will be challenging. Under these circumstances can the buy American be waived?

USFS Response – Buy American Act applies and will not be waived.

RFI #11 – Does Type A Gate have a locked open post? If so, please indicate size of footing

USFS Response – Yes. Footing to be 2’ diameter, 3’ deep

RFI #12 – Attachment 4 Drawings, Sheet 2- states install sign provided by the Forest Service. Is the FS providing signage?

USFS Response – No. Contractor to provide. Signage to read “ROAD CLOSED”

RFI #13 – All Type C Gate Questions-

Please indicate diameter of the foundations.

Are there lock open posts? If so, please indicate footing size.

How far is the bottom of the gate from the ground?

Are these (Type C) gates powder coated? What color?

What signage is needed, if any?

Please provide better detail regarding location of lock box and chain

USFS Response – Diameter of foundations same as other gates, 3’. Lock open posts to be 2’ diameter, 3’ deep. Per the drawings, length of support post is 10 ft, how far the bottom of the gate from the ground may vary per site and length may need to be adjusted per soil conditions. Gates are to be powder coated Forest Service Green Pantone 16-5924 TPG. Signage similar to Type

A&B Gates (object markers and ROAD CLOSED sign). Chain to be affixed to lock post with sufficient length to reach the gate lock box.

RFI #14 – All Type D Gate Questions-

Please indicate diameter of the foundations.

Are there lock open posts? If so, please indicate footing size.

How far is the bottom of the gate from the ground?

Are these (Type D) gates powder coated? What color?

What signage is needed, if any?

Please provide better detail regarding location of lock box and chain

USFS Response – See RFI 13

RFI #15 – Could better detail be provided for the hinge system?

USFS Response – Hinge design for center posts is simple pin-hinge system. Currently, additional detail drawing for hinge system is not available. Contractor to work with COR upon award for any clarifications.

RFI #16 – The type A gate drawing does not show a sliding pipe in the top rail. Is that correct because the drawing for the type B gate shows a sliding pipe?

USFS Response – Include sliding pipe in Type A gate

RFI #17 – One diagram says that the FS will provide the “gate closure” signs and another diagram states that the contractor will provide all the signage.

USFS Response – USFS will NOT provide signage, Contractor to provide all signage

RFI #18 – On the center post diagram, the 3x3 support tube slides into another unspecified receiver tube, do we assume that it’s 4” x 4” x ¼” tubing?

USFS Response – If support tube is to be used, then the 3x3 support shall slide into 4” Schedule

40 x 2’-10” x 0.237” pipe, ASTM A53. Intent is to use hinge system center posts whenever possible.

RFI #19 – When the center post is removed, is there a cap that covers the hole?

USFS Response – No

RFI #20 – Is there any chance that pictures could be provided that show 1) center post lock pin assembly 2) the multi lock box.

USFS Response – Yes, to follow

RFI #21 – On the diagram for type D gate, line item #6-what is the bearing ball?.

USFS Response – It is a ball bearing

RFI #22 – What is the length of the type D gate?

USFS Response – Location dependent.

RFI #23 – Will there be lock open posts for type C & D gates?

USFS Response – Yes.