Amendment 1 QA 127EAX21Q0012 BEAR Bush.pdf

Solicitation 127EAX21Q0012 BEAR Bush & Central Fire Gates – Q & A

RFI #1 – Submitted 4/26

Below is the one in question. Are the two- 16-20' single road closure gates supposed to be installed facing each other to create a double gate? Will there be a post in the middle?

The two gates will face each other to create a double gate. They will need to lock together in the middle. We do not want a permanent post in the middle. We have seen a bell post with a foot used successfully and the bell post would lock to one of the open posts when not in use.

The gates are adjustable to field adjust to the location onsite. The locations are given in the solicitation with GPS coordinates as well. Yes they will face each other and will need to lock together. A permanent post is not allowed in the middle but we have had some come with a post that can be moved with the bell on it.

RFI #2 – Submitted 5/5/2021

RFI#001 – Solicitation/Various - Form 1442 shows contract duration to ne 30 CDs with the "negotiable' box checked, SOW section C3 & F says 30 CDs, the 'TIMAFRAME section (page 28 of the PDF) says 60 CDs from NTP. Please clarify what the contract completion requirements are.

60 contract days is acceptable. It is understandable that fabrication during this time will take longer than usual.

RFI#002 – Solicitation/Various - Multiple sections of the solicitation lists contract completion at 30 CDs (one says negotiable). One section lists 60 CDs. Due to lead time for the gates (approval, fab & deliver) we believe the required duration to be closer to 90 CDs. We request the CCD requirement be changed to 90 CDs

See response to 001

RFI#003 – Solicitation/Bid Schedule - Item 2 on the bid schedule (demo) lists LS as method, but 2 as quantity.

Do you want the LS cost for both gate demos to be split in half, or just show the LS price?

The pricing for the demolition should show EA (each) not LS (Lump Sum). There are two gates to be removed.

RFI#004 – Solicitation/Bid Schedule - Bid schedule item 2 indicates 2 gates to be removed, however the SOW, page 27 of 118, only indicates one gate (or one location) for removal. Please clarify scope.

See response to 003

RFI#005 – Specs/02071 - Measurement of payment sections lists" removal of existing pipe rail and all associated footings", there is no pipe rail called out in scope, only gates to be removed. Please clarify.

There is no pipe rail in this project. Sections 02071, 0224 and 05100 in the specifications can be omitted.

RFI#006 – Specs/02224 - Section references 02710 Pipe rail, there is no pipe rail scope in the SOW - please clarify.

See response to 005

RFI#007 – Specs/05100 - Section references 02710 – Metal Pipe Rail Fence, there is no pipe rail fence in scope.

Please clarify

See response to 005

RFI #3 Submitted 5/11/2021

For this project how long will you need the gates up?

It is assumed that the gates will remain for the lifetime of the gate 50 years plus

RFI #4 Submitted 5/11/2021

SOLICITATION 127EAX21Q0012, TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, PROVIDES INFORMATION ON TWO SEPARATE GATE MANUFACTURERS...IN REFERENCE TO THE LISTED DOUBLE FORESTRY GATE AT LOCATION F143 & SR87, OUR COMPANY, IS REQUESTING FOR THE GATE OF INTEREST BE SUPPLIED BY MANUFACTURER, WW CATTLE GUARD, LLC (AS AN APPROVED EQUAL) OF LAKESIDE, ARIZONA. ANY/AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE TO BE MET ACCORDINGLY TO SOLICITATION(EAX127EAXQ21002) REQUIREMENTS AND/OR AGREED UPON CHANGES PER THE US FORESTRY DESIGN TEAM LEADER, LONNY ROLLINS AND/OR HIS DESIGNATED CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE(COR) AND

MICHELLE BAHR, CONTRACTING OFFICER(CO).

An alternate proposal can be submitted; however, you may want to submit another offer that complies with the stated terms and conditions.

You will have the opportunity to submit the request for “equal to” once you have received the award.

RFI #5 5/15/2021

1. What are the intersections(or gate site locations) of FR385, FR41, FR524, FR3352?

There are GPS coordinates that can be entered on Google Maps that will show you the intersection.

2. Are barricade markers required on both sides of all gates or one side only?

Barricade markers required on both sides per MUTCD

3. What are the required area dimensions of the barrier markers?

Refer to MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices)

4. Are object markers required on both sides of all gate posts?

Barricade markers required on both sides per MUTCD

RFI #6 Submitted 5/17/2021

For this project how long will you need the gates up?

It would be expected to be in place 50 plus years.

RFI #7 Submitted 5/19/2021

REQUEST FOR CHANGE THE MANUFACTURER OF DOUBLE GATE AT FR143 AND SR87

INTERSECTION :

WW CATTLE GUARD , LLC MANUFACTURES GATES FOR THE USDA FOREST SERVICE AND IS A RECOGNIZED MANUFACTURER (AND/OR EQUAL) OF REQUESTED GATES. THE PROPOSED DOUBLE GATE, ( PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS ), ALLOW THE ROADWAY TO HAVE A COMPLETE OPENED ACCESS AND ELIMINATING THE ISLAND IN THE OTHER MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN, THUS ALLOWING MORE CLEARANCE FOR SUPPORT VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RESPONSES. ANY CHANGES TO THE DESIGN REQUIRED BY THE USDA FORESTRY SERVICE CAN BE INCORPORATED WITH AGREED UPON REQUIREMENTS PER THE MANUFACTURER, WW CATTLE GUARD, LLC, AHSIGMA, LLC AND THE USDA FOREST SERVICE DESIGN TEAM LEADER, PLUS THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

PLEASE REVIEW AND ADVISE, THANK YOU,

This request is not authorized. The district explicitly wanted a big forestry gate there.