S07 Site Visit QA.pdf

Albright’s Mill WRE Site Showing Q & A

Compiled by Dan Ludwig, NRCS- Lebanon Technical Office

1. Is there any need for NPDES permits to complete the project?

No, NRCS has a determination that an NPDES permit is not needed. Follow the CS-5 for Pollution control.

2. Is silt sock an acceptable substitution for silt fence as referenced in the design package?

Yes, silt sock is acceptable. 18” silt sock is required.

3. Are CAD/Shapefiles for the project work area available?

Yes. A “Hold Harmless” agreement will need to be signed for release of the CAD file.

4. Can a map of the 100 year floodplain be provided?

Yes, a FEMA map will be obtained and provided

5. Is stone needed to create an access point from the state road?

Only if conditions from repeated site ingress/egress warrant it.

6. Can the lowest cut point within each pothole be marked?

Yes, the potholes will be flagged and lath with be used to mark the lowest cut point.

7. For mulching, is there a weed-seed-free requirement?

No, there is no weed free requirement. Hay may be substituted for straw.

8. Can the start dates of the contract be clarified?

Contractor has 7 days upon receipt of Notice to Proceed to begin performance. Notice to Proceed will be issued as soon as contractor has submitted all required documents – alternative payment protection (payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit), certificate of insurance, material submittals, safety plan, etc. as required for contract performance.