RFI Official Responses - 1.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW22R0037 - Loop 6 Bridge Replacement

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

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RFI #1 – PRIMARY HELICOPTOR LANDING & LOADING AREA. IS THE CONTRACTOR

ALLOWED TO SECURE THE LANDING & LOADING AREA WITH TEMPERARY

FENCING?

USFS Response – Yes, it would be incidental to the project, no pay item will be added for temporary fencing.

RFI #2 – INSPECTIONS. IS THERE SHOP INSPECTION ON THE STRUCUAL STEEL

BRIDGE COMPONENTS REQUIRED?

USFS Response – We can work with contractor to do shop inspections or inspect in place, either is fine with FS

RFI #3 – SANITARY FACILITIES, SHALL THE CONTRACTOR ASSUME A MODIFED

(FOR LIFTING) PORTA POTTIE FOR THE BRIDGE SITE AND IF ALLOWED TO FENCE, A

PORTA POTTIE FOR THE LANDING SITE.

USFS Response – Temp fencing is allowed, but incidental for the project, as will any sanitary facilities, modified or not.

RFI #4 – DOES THE CREEK FLOW YEAR-ROUND? IS WATER EXPECTED IN THE CREEK

AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION? WE COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF

WATER IN THE PICTURES PROVIDED.

USFS Response – The creek does flow year-round.

RFI #5 – CLAIRIFCATION ON STATEMENT OF WORK, SCOPE OF CONTRACT, LINE 7

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR “PERMITS AND REQUIRED TESTING NECESSARY

TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT” IS THE AGENCY AWARE OF ANY PERMITS OR TESTING

NOT INDICATED IN THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS?

USFS Response – No permits or testing required, just general language on the contract.

RFI #6 – CLLAIRIFICATION ON OPTION 1. DISMANTLE WOODEN SUPERSTRUCTURE.

THE PICTURES AND AS-BUILTS PROVIDED IN THE RFP SHOW, 2) W8X30 JUNIOR

BEANS SPANNING TWO C.I.P. ABUTMENTS WITH A 4 X 16 DECK TIMBER WITH WHAT

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APPEARS TO BE 2 X 4 WOODEN HAND RAIL. FASONE ASSUMES THAT THE DECK

MAKE UP IS THE SUPERSTRUCTURE? QUESTION, IF THAT OPTION IS NOT CHOOSEN,

HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE JUNIOR BEAMS FROM UNDER THE DECK? WHAT

SECURES THE TIMBER DECKING IN PLACE? AND I MISSING SOMETHING?

USFS Response – Beams are bolted on to anchor them to the abutments. Option 1 is for contractor to dismantle all components of the superstructure, package for removal, and dispose of the pieces correctly off Forest Service land. If option 1 is not selected, then the FS will remove decking, and railing from I-beams, setting it aside for contractor disposal off FS land.

RFI #7 – THE OPTION CALL OUT TO DISMANTLE THE SUPERSTRUCTURE. DOES THIS

BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE CONTRACTOR? SEC 203 – REMOVAL OF

STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS, SEC.05 DISPOSING OF MATERIAL. THIS SECTION

DOES NOT APPLY. PLEASE ADVISE.

USFS Response –When section 203, Removal of Structures and Obstructions is indicated, then all the sections under 203 are included. Therefore 203.05 disposing of materials is also included.

Thus, the materials removed become the property of the contractor, the contractor then is will be able to recycle, salvage, or dispose of the materials properly off FS land.

RFI #8 – WHERE IS NEAREST POTABLE WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES.

USFS Response – There is no potable water nearby, it will need to be brought in from Foresthill.

RFI #9 – Reference is made to plans sheet No. 2. The transverse section calls for the deck plank to be “3 X 12 (Full Dimension Lumber) X 7’-2” deck plank.” In the Deck Plank Details view a note calls for 3 X 12 – 7’-2” planks S4S, while a dimension line in the same view shows the planks width to be 11-1/4” wide.

Which dimensions should be used for the deck plank?

USFS Response – Deck plank width should be 12" and deck planks should be next to each other

(no gap between) as shown on the plan view on sheet 3. The 11 1/4" was the width of the original deck planks, which had 3/4" gaps between them.

RFI #10 – Do we need a special permit for using pack mules or horses to reach the site with materials?

USFS Response – No permit required.

RFI #11 – Can we camp onsite overnight?

USFS Response – Yes, site to be agreed to by district and must follow all fire safety regulations.

RFI #12 – Are we limited to the staging areas listed on the map, or can we use alternate sites?

USFS Response – Alternate sites are fine, if they are pre-approved by the district.