A10 1124263 SAM.gov Q&A.pdf

Questions Received Answers Could you clarify who’s doing the final design? the highlighted lines attached below seem to conflict.

Is a geotechnical engineer required; will the government approve subgrade? There is not a need for a geotechnical engineer and the subgrade will be inspected by the project COR.

Could you provide the site visit date / time? A pre-bid site visit will be held May 22, 2024 :

Contractors will meet Forest Service (FS) personnel at 9:00 AM (local time) at the staging area of the lowest elevation bridge, which would be "Clubhouse". This would be found on the left (west) side of map Caldor Trail Bridge Relief #1. Traveling eastbound on Hwy. 50, and less than a mile east of the town of Kyburz is FS Road # 11N43, where a sharp left turn is required. This road is not signed on Hwy.50 nor is there a left-hand turn lane. It is unknown how long it will take the group to hike in, assess, and hike out, so it would be best if perspective offerors and FS personnel caravan to the other bridge sites together after the first one.

Can you provide the small business qualifications to bid on this project? The size standard for NAICS 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction is $45.0M.

Is there still a possibility of a site visit? I just saw this on Sam.gov but it looks like it is already past the site visit date.

A pre-bid site visit will be held May 22, 2024 :

Contractors will meet Forest Service (FS) personnel at 9:00 AM (local time) at the staging area of the lowest elevation bridge, which would be "Clubhouse". This would be found on the left (west) side of map Caldor Trail Bridge Relief #1. Traveling eastbound on Hwy. 50, and less than a mile east of the town of Kyburz is FS Road # 11N43, where a sharp left turn is required. This road is not signed on Hwy.50 nor is there a left-hand turn lane. It is unknown how long it will take the group to hike in, assess, and hike out, so it would be best if perspective offerors and FS personnel caravan to the other bridge sites together after the first one.

It is stated that the government would like to see the bridges assembled I the fewest possible pieces. Is is possible to get a crane or a lift of some sort to the bridge locations?

The sites are remote, and it could be challenging to get heavy equipment on site. Please attend the site visit will allow you to make that determination on which equipment is appropriate.

Is there any boding required to submit the bid? I.e. will I have to tie up the bonding that I have in order to only submit the bid?

I see (5) bridges listed on the provided plan sheet; Kyburz #2, Clubhouse, Fred’s Place, Aspen Creek, & Huckleberry Flat. Other bid documents including the schedule of items seem to omit the Kyburz #2 bridge scope. Please confirm if all (5) Bridges from the project table on Sheet 1 of 2 will be required.

Kyburz #2 is not part of this contract and should not be included in the bid submittal.

Would it be allowable to supply an untreated Doug Fir No. 1 (S4S) for railings in lieu of the untreated Redwood?

Redwood is the preferred wood to use for the railing and Doug Fir #1 should not be used as a substitute.

Will the Forest Service make the pre-bid sign-in sheet available through Sam.gov? Yes, this can be posted on sam.gov.

The bridges look like they are predesigned structures from the Forest Service. Will the contractor be required to provide a full design package with the bridges or will the bridges be supply and install only?

A design package is not necessary. The plans and specifications show what size timbers are to be used based upon each bridge’s length and engineered loads.

I understand the conflict. “H” would supersede “A” since R-1739-01 (Plan & Elevation) and R-1739-02 (Abutment & Railing Details) have both been approved and signed by the USFS Regional Engineer, Leonard Job upon recommendation of the USFS Regional Bridge Engineer, Darrell Pereira.

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