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Site Showing Questions Solicitation 12FPC119Q0014
6-13-2019
1. Question 1: How is the site to be accessed by the contractors.
a. The site is to be accessed using the Right-of-Way located at the end of State Drive as shown on page 2 of attachment 4. Existing trees and brush shall be removed to provide access to the site, this shall be laid out in the field by NRCS. Removal of trees and brush along the access route shall be limited to the minimum deemed necessary in order to safely move machinery to work locations, width of the access route shall not exceed 20ft.
2. Question 2: Can borrow material be left as a depression
a. Answer: Borrow pits shall blend with existing topography and are allowed to pond water, drainage does not need to be provided.
3. Question 3: Can the existing embankments located within future wetland cells D and E be used as earthfill for the new embankments.
a. Answer: Yes, provided the embankments are comprised of suitable materials meeting the specifications. The existing island with the hunting blind and access trail shall not be disturbed as shown in the drawings.
4. Question 4: Where shall the woody vegetation be placed along embankment C for clearing and grubbing.
a. Answer: Material shall be disposed of according to section 5 of the specification and at the locations designated by the landowner. Material is allowed to be placed along the inside of the embankment.
5. Question 5: The landowner stated that there is sand located where embankment E is to be installed and is this acceptable if the wetland does not hold water.
a. Answer: Material used as earthfill to construct the embankments shall meet the specifications, no sand/gravelly soils shall be used as earthfill for the embankment or cut-off trench. The proposed wetlands are intended to increase the hydrology and functionality of the site. It is acceptable to have hydroperiods in the wetland when water will not be stored.
6. Question 6: How shall the existing drain tile and pipes located in the proposed embankments be disposed of.
a. Answer: Inorganic waste material such as existing pipes shall be removed off-site and disposed of by the contractor.
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