Amendment_0002_140L5724R0005_Attachment_06_Site_Tour_Notes-Q_A_0002.pdf
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- 140L5724R0005
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This document is a set of site tour notes and questions/answers related to Solicitation 140L5724R0005 for the Otter Creek Culverts Replacement project. The key details are:
The government will provide new concrete bases to replace the existing wood bases at both bridges, which the contractor will install. For the barrow pit material, the contractor can kick aside larger rocks rather than using a Grizzly for screening. The contractor is responsible for survey/layout, dewatering the channel, obtaining required permits (404 stream alteration, UDOT encroachment, SWPPP, dewatering plan), road maintenance, and any needed access improvements to the barrow site. The government will grade the road prior to construction. Rip-rap must be gray or earth-toned, and the contractor has the option to either haul off sagebrush or use it for screening/reclamation. The contractor will also be required to provide signage and road closure per UDOT requirements.
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104L5724R0005 Otter Creek Culverts Replacement Site tour / Prebid Conference Notes
Discussion at Pre-Bid Conference
1. Discussion with the group was made about the government providing concrete bases to replace the existing wood bases at both bridges. It was decided that the government would furnish new concrete bases shall be installed by the contractor as shown on drawings.
2. Discussion occurred about the barrow pit material not requiring the use of a Grizzly for screening. Due to the small amount of larger rock material that it was determined that the contractor could kick the rock to the side and still obtain the required material to complete the job.
Questions / Answers
1. What are the cattle guard bases that are noted on the plans?
Answer: They are being used as wingwalls on the west side of the South Otter Creek Bridge.
The contractor will set them aside for pickup from the government.
2. Is the contractor in charge of survey / layout of project?
Answer: Yes, per plans sheet C1 note 5 and specifications. The government will provide survey data.
3. What fencing is being removed and what is not?
Answer: See sheet notes on plan sets C1 & C2 for what is to just be removed vs reinstalled. For the most part the only fences being rebuilt are the ones effected by moving the cattle guard.
Other fences being affected will just be removed and disposed of by contractor.
4. Are we going to be required to dewater the channel and do we have plans?
Answer: Yes, the contractor is responsible to dewatering the channel for construction.
Contractor shall submit a dewatering plan for the project for approval.
5. Are we going to be required to haul off the sagebrush?
Answer: Contractor will be given the option to haul off the sagebrush or to use it for screening / reclamation of the existing roads. It can be put off to the side until the old road has been reclaimed and the placed upon top for screening.
6. Can we use any color of rip-rap?
Answer: No, white or red rip rap will not be allowed. Gray or earth tones will be required.
7. Are we going to be required to obtain a 404 permit?
Answer: Yes, The contractor is required to pay for and obtain all required permits for this project. However, the 404 permits will most likely be done in a joint effort with the government.
8. Are we going to be required to put sign on the state road?
Answer: Most likely yes. The contractor will be required to obtain an encroachment permit form UDOT and be required to adhere to their policy and regulations.
9. Is the road going to be graded prior to construction or is the contractor responsible to do that work?
Answer: Yes the government will make arrangements to grade the road prior to the start of construction. However, the contractor will be required to water and maintain the road during construction.
10. In the barrow site can we disturb the sage brush / trees to make a turnaround spot and improve access for trucks?
Answer: Yes, the contractor is responsible to plan for any approvements needed to access to the pit. However, they are to stay inside the disturbed area.
11. Are we going to be required to dewater the channel and do we have plans?
Answer: Yes, the contractor is responsible to dewatering the channel for construction.
Contractor shall submit a dewatering plan for the project for approval. Permits that may be required are 404 Stream alteration permit, UDOT encroachment permit, (SWPPP) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan,
12. What permits is the contractor going to be required to obtain?
Answer: The permits / plans that need to be obtained or provided prior to starting construction are the following but not limited to:
• US Corps of Engineers 404 Stream alteration permit,
• UDOT encroachment permit,
• (SWPPP) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan,
• Dewatering plan,
13. Is the contractor going to be responsible for road closure signs and signs required by UDOT.
Answer: yes, all signs and barricades shall be the responsibility of the contractor
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