Ross_Point_Recreation_Site_Improvements_Q_A_tjs_20210721_0002.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers related to the Ross Point Recreation Site Improvements Phase I federal contract opportunity. The questions and answers provide clarification on technical specifications for the recreation site improvements, including confirming that a 5-foot wide fixed pier with galvanized swing D-shackles for hinges is acceptable, using extruded aluminum plank decking with traction ribs for the gangway, bare coat steel piles will suffice in the freshwater environment, and aluminum cleats and black floats are acceptable alternatives to other specified materials. The solicitation is being conducted by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region for improvements at the Ross Point Recreation Site.
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Ross Point Recreation Site Improvements Phase I Q&A Solicitation 140L2621R0006 July 20, 2021
1. The ideal width for a fixed pier is 5ft when attaching a 4ft gangway. It can be done with a 4ft pier, but the hinge system will extend past the edges of the pier.
Concur, the pier should be 5 feet wide.
2. The edge of the pier should have IBC guardrails, not ADA handrails. Handrails are only required when there is a ramp with more than 6-inches of drop.
Concur, use IBC guardrails, not ADA handrails on the pier.
3. It would be more consistent to have concrete decking on the pier, rather than composite.
Concur, change to precast concrete panel decking on the pier. Match dock.
4. Composite decking is extremely heavy for use on gangways. In addition, composite decking is slippery when on a slope. HDB recommends using aluminum plank decking with traction ribs.
Concur, use extruded aluminum planking with traction ribs on the gangway.
5. Stainless Steel hinges are an unnecessary expense in freshwater environments. HDB’s Swing Shackle system typically uses galvanized D-Shackles & has not shown any signs of corrosion issues on fresh waters.
Concur, galvanized, swing D-shackles are acceptable.
6. Are the piles intended to use internal pile connectors? The spec’s require pontoon style flotation, however, internal piles do not work with pontoon style flotation – it would be better to use external pile connectors on the swim side of the dock.
Concur, the pile connection should be per the delegated pier and dock designer’s recommendations for what is best suited for this site and desired style requirements.
7. Why are the floats required to bright white? These floats cost 1.5x to 2x as much as black, are harder to get & have a longer lead time.
Black floats are acceptable.
8. Why are the piles being coated for marine corrosion in fresh water? Bare coat steel is the standard in Idaho waters and last over 50-years.
Concur, bare coat steel piles are acceptable.
9. Concrete deck panels only come with a 10-year warranty, not a 20-year – only composite decking has a warranty that long.
Concur, a 10-year minimum warranty for the concrete deck panels is acceptable.
10. Retractable cleats do not come in steel or cast iron, they typically come in Aluminum.
Concur, aluminum cleats are acceptable.
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