RFI Official Responses - 1.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW22R0072 - Wagon and Rattlesnake Gates

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 – OHV FENCE POST LENGTH 4’- 6’’ OR 6’ LONP PER DETAIL. (6’ DOESN’T

MAKE SENSE IF WE NEED TO BE 2’3’’ ABOVE GRADE)

USFS Response – Yes, 4’-6” is correct length and 2’-3” above grade required

RFI #2 – OHV FENCING THERE’S NO SPECIFICATION FOR THE COLOR/FINISH OF THE

USFS Response – Raw pipe is okay

RFI #3 – Statement of work states heritage resource areas need to be monitored. Is this effort to be provided by the Contractor?

USFS Response – No, must coordinate with FS on schedule so Heritage can be available.

RFI #4 – In relation to the PAL 1.

1. Is a water truck/trailer also required for PAL Level A?

2. Will a fire patrol person be required for barrier installation? Is that considered a mechanical operation?

3. If working on a PAL level C day, will a fire patrol person be required for each piece of equipment from 1 PM until sunset?

USFS Response – 1. Yes, 2.Only if PAL level C or higher. Welding is not considered a mechanical operation. 3. Yes if PAL level C fire patrol person is required.

RFI #5 – Is OHV fencing pipe galv finish? Or plain steel?

USFS Response – Plain Steel

RFI #6 – OHV fencing states posts are driven in the ground (no concrete). If posts are driven (with a fence post driver) then fishmouth cut and rail will need to be field cut/welded. Can holes be augered and soil compacted after installation of pre-fabricated rails sections?

USFS Response – Yes

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RFI #7 – Will unrestricted access be available on road through private parcels for construction?

USFS Response – Yes, but will need to be coordinated thru Recreation (Helen or Matthew)

RFI #8 – Gate Detail A indicates rails are 16 feet while drawing on top of page 5 indicates 14' 9" between center of gate posts and Schedule also lists 14 ft gate. To confirm, are these 14 foot gates?

USFS Response – Yes, these are 14-foot gates

RFI #9 – Schedule does not include line item for Horse Step. Are these costs to be included in the gate costs?

USFS Response – Include Horse Step in the linear footage of the barrier pipe

RFI #10 – The Statement of Work says that the contract includes 2 new horse gates however there is no line item for horse gates on the Schedule of Items. Horse gate detail is also shown on project maps and drawings

USFS Response – Include Horse gate in the linear footage of the barrier pipe

RFI #11 – Please provide a typical line-post elevation drawing, showing depth and rails.

USFS Response – See attached Drawing

RFI #12 – Must 2 ½” pipe be new pipe and powder coated?

USFS Response – No, only the gate requires powder coat