SH Prebid 20200730.docx
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- S&H Bridge Replacement
- Solicitation number
- 12837120R0022
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This document contains details from a pre-bid meeting for a federal bridge replacement contract opportunity with the Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The meeting overview and questions and answers provide information on the project scope, which includes the removal and disposal of an existing 16-foot timber bridge and installation of a 24-foot aluminum box culvert. Additional work involves construction of new road embankments, installation of aggregate surfacing and permanent signage, and placement of barricade boulders. Key contract requirements specified are a 360-day period of performance to allow for weather shutdowns and submission of proposals and bid bonds by email to the contracting officer by July 30, 2020.
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S&H Pre-bid Meeting 7/30/20 @ 0900
0900 Contractor/FS Introductions at Carson SO (Taos, NM) Introductions and High-level project overview
| 0930 | Travel to project site | |
| 1015 | All attendees at project site | |
| Project access and staging areas | ||
| Existing bridge and road alignment per contract | ||
| Seasonal weather and stream flow work window |
Questions and Answers
1. Why is the period of performance 360 days?
A. To allow for weather shut down.
2. How are the proposals and bid bonds supposed to be submitted?
Proposals and bid bonds shall be submitted to contracting officer through email David.l.watson@usda.gov please reference solicitation # and project title(12837120R0022 S&H Bridge Replacement)
3. Will the access road just traveled on be maintained before this construction begins?
A. Base all bids on the road conditions experienced during the pre-bid meeting, NFSR 437 is on the Forest Road Maintenance plan and is generally maintained once a year.
4. What are the load ratings of the bridges [5] passed over?
A. The Rio Chaquito Bridge #3 is the bridge with the limiting load, summary of 2018 load rating is attached.
5. Is there alternative access, since the roadway leading into the bridges often has a curve prior?
A. Yes, NFSR 437 continues on and connects with NM-64, this route is about the same distance but does not have any bridges.
6. Will camping be allowed?
A. Yes, Section C of the contract identifies that camping is allowed by permit.
7. What is the erosion control on the schedule of items for?
A. Line item 15713 aligns with Specification 157 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, additional information is on Sheet 2 of the drawings.
8. Seeding is a dry method?
A. Yes, Specification 625 identifies the seed mix, application method and application window.
9. How is removal and disposal of existing bridge to be done?
A. Structure including abutments are to be removed and disposed of in accordance with Specification 203.
10. Where are the 36” boulders supposed to come from?
A. If while performing activities under Specification 204, boulders meeting the requirement of line item 25203 are found/generated, request for approval by the Contracting Officer can be made to fulfill line item 25203.
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