11 May 26 Questions and Answers.pdf
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- El Nogal Gate Carson National Forest
- Solicitation number
- 127EAX26Q0036
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal contract opportunity 127EAX26Q0036 for El Nogal Gate at Carson National Forest, dated 11 May 2026.
The contract requires installation of two 6-foot-tall sliding gates with 4" x 1/4" steel pipe construction and high-quality black paint finish. Gate posts will utilize 4" x 1/4" steel pipe rather than the originally referenced 4" posts, and cantilever sliding gates with covered bearing roller/carriage systems are acceptable. Loop installation at El Nogal will consist of saw-cut pavement for the exit loop and one presence loop, with one presence loop trenched; Canon Admin site will require trenching for all three loops. The contractor is responsible for coordinating utility line locate services for electrical, gas, and telecommunications; boulders or plate rock under 6" diameter may be encountered and removed as an unforeseen condition per Contracting Officer Representative guidance. The contractor must provide final electrical connection and commissioning, include low-voltage wiring between devices, and complete a return trip for startup once power is available. Optional swing gates require fabrication only (no hinges, latches, or locking mechanisms) with a dark brown base color and red and white candy stripe finish on the long horizontal arm. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply with wage determinations available in the System for Award Management. The contract performance period has been extended to 60 days from the Notice to Proceed issuance to accommodate material lead times.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Attachment 3 Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| 127EAX26Q0036 Attachment 1.pdf | ||
| 127EAX26Q0036 1442.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 Schedule of Items.xls | XLS spreadsheet |
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127EAX26Q0036
El Nogal Gate – Carson National Forest
11 May 2026
Gate Specification Questions
1. Please confirm the required height of both sliding gates, as this is not specified in the
SOW.
6’ Tall
2. We recommend cantilever sliding gates using a covered bearing roller/carriage system (Camanelo/Comunello-type) sized appropriately for the gate weight and opening. Please confirm this approach meets the intent of the specified roller system.
Variations can be submitted during the submittal process after contract award.
3. The SOW references 4” posts; however, due to the gate sizes and cantilever loading, we recommend 6” x 6” gate posts.
Please confirm this is acceptable based on engineering and manufacturer requirements.
4” x 1/4” steal pipe will be used
4. Please confirm the required finish/coating system. We typically provide a high-quality painted finish; please advise if this is acceptable or if powder coating is required, along with any color specifications.
The gates will be painted in High-Quality Black Finish
Site & Installation Questions
5. What is the existing surface condition at each gate location (asphalt, gravel, native soil)?
Native Soil
6. Should loop installation be assumed as saw-cut in pavement or trenching?
El Nogal will require Some Saw- Cut in the Pavement and Trenching
Exit loop: Saw-Cut in Pavement 1 Presence Loop: Saw-Cut in Pavement 1 Presence Loop: Trenched Canon Admin site will require trenching for the 3 loop installation
7. Are there any known subsurface conditions (rock, utilities) that may affect excavation?
Contractor will be responsible for coordinating line locate services for all utilities in the area ie. Electrical Gas Telecommunications Boulders or Plate Rock: The Forest Service does not anticipate this boulders or plate rock (Rock not in clusters that are under 6” in diameter). If this condition is encountered and its removal is deemed critical for contract work, contractor shall remove and replace with suitable backfill material per COR guidance. This situation would be treated as an unforeseen condition and quantified appropriately so that it can be mitigated.
Electrical Questions
8. We understand power will be provided by others. Please confirm the location and readiness of power at each gate site, and whether the contractor is responsible for final connection and commissioning once power is available.
Contractor will be responsible for Final connection and Commissioning of electrical service.
9. Should we include low-voltage wiring between devices, or will that be handled separately?
Contractor will include low voltage wiring between devices.
10. Should a return trip for startup be included once power is available?
Yes
Optional Swing Gates
11. Please confirm the required gate height.
See SOW page 4. Figure 1. Profile View of Single Arm Gate
12. Please confirm material specifications (pipe/tube size and thickness).
See SOW page 4. Figure 1. Profile View of Single Arm Gate
13. Please confirm whether hinges, latches, and locking mechanisms are required, or fabrication only.
Fabrication Only
14. Confirm finish requirements for the swing gates and locking posts.
Dark brown base color with Red and White candy stripe on the long horizontal arm.
Contract & Schedule
15. Please confirm whether prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon) requirements apply.
Yes Davis-Bacon wages apply. The applicable wage determination is located in SAM under attachments.
16. Is the 30-day performance period flexible in the event of material lead times?
Contract time in Section IV. of the Scope of Work will be changed to 60 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
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