Questions_and_Answers_140P5325Q0043_0001.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) Amendment 1 for Solicitation 140P5325Q0043, providing clarifications for a fabricated steel gates project for the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Q&A addresses seven specific technical questions regarding gate specifications, including gate post dimensions (6x4 rectangular tube), base leveling plate selection (Plate Detail A), threaded rod grade (¾" grade 5), breakaway point requirements, gate length fabrication (14' with on-site custom cutting), and signage sheeting type (HIP). The document references the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for additional guidance, with gate and barricade details located in sections 2B.76 and 2B.75 respectively.
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| SPECS_BLRI_Road_Gates_REVISED_2025_0001.pdf | ||
| A4_-_mutcd11thedition_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140P5325Q0043_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
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| A1_-_Scope_of_Work.pdf | ||
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140P5325Q0043
Questions and Answers
Amendment 1
1. Question: Could you please provide the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) document?
a. Answer: Attached as Attachment 4, The gate section is under 2B.76. The
Barricade Section 2B.75 also applies for the road closed barricade attached to the gate.
2. Question: There are two choices for gate posts, rectangular tube 4x6 or square tube 6x6 which one would you want to use?
a. Answer: Please use the 6x4 option on the drawings
3. Question: There are multiple leveling/base plates to choose from as well, do you know which version you would like?
a. Answer: For the base leveling please use the Plate Detail A and matching for the in-ground post.
4. Question: There is no grade listed for the threaded rod.
a. Answer: Please use ¾" grade 5 threaded rod and associated hardware.
5. Question: The drawing says, "breakaway points not in contract", confirm that this means not to drill the .25'' holes in the tube?
a. Answer: Exclude the drilling of breakaway holes as the threaded rod attachments serve as our breakaway.
6. Question: Please confirm you want all gates built to 14' and you will cut down to size during installation.
a. Answer: Fabricate all gates to 14' and we will cut when installed on site. The road width varies, and we cut to custom length for each installation
7. Question: Which sheeting type would you want for the signage? (DG3, HIP, or EGP)
a. Answer: Use HIP for all signage
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