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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Solicitation: L140L3422Q0005 – Haxby Fence Pt. 2 – Miles City Field Office

1. Are we building the fence in the same location as existing?

A. Yes, the fence is a removal and replacement of an existing fence.

2. Can we get contact info of surrounding landowners?

A. We will provide contact information to the contractor receiving award. Information about the adjacent landowners is publicly available through Montana cadastral.

3. Can a bank that is 2 ft tall be knocked over for the fence?

A. Any blade work done on the contract will need prior approval from the Contracting Officer (CO).

4. Are we allowed to cross state between forgotten fence and highway fence?

A. Contact the State of Montana for access across any state section.

5. Can you use water from the pipeline that is located on BLM to hookup for camping?

A. The use of water from the pipeline would be at the discretion of the managing permittee and shall not impact the water use for the livestock in the pasture. The water from the pipeline is non-potable so use is at the risk of the contractor.

6. What if the drill stem pipe is less than 10ft (9.5ft)?

A. Length of the long steel brace post shall be 10 ft. Any modifications are to be approved by the CO.

7. Will the contractor be able to blade existing two track?

A. Any blade work done on any other surface shall require prior approval from the CO.

8. In specifications, post must be cut 6 inches below ground if not fully removed. Could the contractor cut it flush to existing ground?

A. According to specification 02834-3.3-A: Wood or steel post that are not fully removed shall be pulled or pushed 6 inches below the ground surface and shall be covered or filled with appropriate sod or backfill.

9. What is to be done with the fence materials that is removed on private?

A. According to Specification 02834-3.3- A: All removed material shall become the responsibility of the Contractor.

10. On the Y--Haxby fence, can 8 ft pipe be used instead of the 10 ft? They would be 4 to 4 1/2 feet in the ground and 48 inches above ground.

A. Per the specifications and WDS, (H3) brace posts are required to be 10 feet in length and driven to a depth of 5' in the ground. A substitution of 8' pipe will not meet specifications.

11. Will the bottom gate loop work that Brandy took a picture of?

A. Per the specifications and WDS, (H3) brace posts are required to be 10 feet in length and driven to a depth of 5' in the ground. A substitution of 8' pipe will not meet specifications

Notes: Contractor is responsible for locating any utilities that are located in the work area. Contractor may call the Montana One Call System to location any utilities before starting work.