A11. 1-Q&A_12970223R0010FE.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service (FS)

Procurement and Property Services

(PPS)

Specialized Project Operations Center (SPOC) Southwest Zone-

Sierra National Forest

201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250

QUESTIONS & ANSWSERS

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File Code: 6320 August 31, 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Questions & Answers Post Pre-Bid Meeting – Solicitation No. 12970223R0010, GAOA - Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Beasore Road Repairs

1. This document reflects the questions and answers received to date. Changes to the solicitation and/or attachments will be reflected on an official amendment (Standard Form 30).

Query Raised Reply/Clarification

1. Will there still be a Pre-Proposal Meeting for

Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Beasore Road Repairs on Thursday, 8/24/23?

No. There will be no formal site visit. When the Government posted the pre-solicitation, a formal site visit was anticipated. The new information received changed the Governments position and the decision to not host a pre-bid meeting and formal site visit was updated prior to the solicitation being posted to SAM.gov.

2. How long is the repairing road for the listed solicitation 12970223R0010?

The beginning of the repairs in on mile post 11.55 and the end is on mile post 24.14. There are different repairs that need to be implemented along Beasore Road. The attachment J4 “Map” shows the different sections, and the schedule of items shows the quantity for each item.

3. Is this solicitation package missing plans/drawings?

Solicitation does not include plans or drawings.

4. What is the width of the area that is going to be paved?

The road width is average 22 feet wide.

5. What is the width of the area that is going to be double chip sealed?

First chip shall be applied only to the travel way 22 feet average width and the second chip seal to the travel way and shoulders. The shoulder width is average 1 foot on each side.

6. On the schedule of items what is the method of measurement? AQ, CQ, etc.

Actual quantity.

7. How is the Riprap to be placed? A10.J1 C-2 on page 8 gives some info but no plan view.

Place track-out rock 3”x6” per the spec 251.05 with an average depth of 10”, the V shape ditch is average 24”x24”x24”, see sketch below.

8. Amendment 0001 Schedule of Items Updated:

• Item 251 Import and place track-out rock 3”x6”

• Item 634 Permanent pavement markings, double yellow type B, two coats.

Last Date for Questions: 8 September 2023 by 1300 PT.

Proposal Due Date: 15 September 2023 NLT 2359 PT.

2. The last dater for questions and answers is Friday, 8 September 2023 NLT 1300 PT.

3. Proposals are due Friday, 15 September 2023 NLT 2359 PT.

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service (FS)

Procurement and Property Services

(PPS)

Specialized Project Operations Center (SPOC) Southwest Zone-

Sierra National Forest

201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250

QUESTIONS & ANSWSERS

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4. Should there be any further information/clarification required, email(s) should be sent to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and pablo.gonzalez@usda.gov.

Sincerely, Klenise Wallace Contracting Officer FS PPS SPOC Southwest mailto:klenise.wallace@usda.gov