Q_&_A's_for_Solicitation_No._12805B19RFQMD03_(12.13.2018).pdf

Solicitation No. 12805B19RFQMD03

Installation of New Fence

USDA-ARS-PA

Central Plains Experimental Range Nunn, CO

12/3/2018

1. Would you please clarify? If cement is to be used will it be provided by USDA, ARS?

There will be no cement used. The post shall be packed with dirt.

2. What is going to be the diameter and spacing for the wood posts of the new fence sections?

The post are 4-inch diameter and spaced 16 feet apart.

12/13/2018

3. C.2.7.3 OSHA training requirements shall be strictly enforced prior to the commencement of work. The job superintendent must be an OSHA certified “competent person” with 30 hours of training and all other employees working on the project must have a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA training.

Is this a requirement for this solicitation? YES, If so is there any leeway that the superintendent only has the 10 hour Osha? If your superintendent has the required training the employees working on the project can be negotiated.

4. Also, solicitation says that you must commence work 14 days for date of award, can you tell me how long it takes for the award to be issued and is the work going to start during the winter or is this for spring work?

Award is usually within 5-10 days after review of quotes. At this point it is the intention of the end-user to have the award completed within 60 days after award.

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