Attachment_008-_Q___A_0002.pdf

Attachment 008- Questions and Answers Sol 140P5422Q0034

1)The downloaded plans are very difficult to read, will the awarded contractor be allowed to receive a hard copy “printed” set sent to them by USPS? Response: The printed plans are also difficult to read. We will provide a printed set or additional improved digital plans to the contractor receiving the award. We will also provide answers to contractor questions regarding specific items on the plan.

2) The “Quoin” per plan shows a decorative “Bizel” on the hind side, is this required? The two carriages presently at the Fort do not have this detail. The quoin plan shows a handle (knob) at the hind side, this handle is required as shown on the plan.

3) All metal fasteners, bolts, straps, kick plates, trunnion iron, nails, washers, chains etc to be mild steel and to be painted as per the Standard of Work? YES

4) The cannon tubes vary in size and weight as well as dimension, Identified as FOMA 307 and FOMA 308, are they marked respectively on each tube? Standing behind the guns looking south, FOMA 307 is currently the gun on the left. FOMA 308 is currently the gun on the right.

5)The ferry to the fort does not operate on Mondays, when work commences will contractor crews be able to be transported to the Fort on Mondays? YES, weather permitting as per the

SOW.

6)Is there a safe locked storage area at the Fort so small hand tools could be left overnight at the Fort? YES. There is limited space to temporarily store small tools. However, the National Park Service assumes no liability for lost, damaged or stolen tools or equipment.

7) Plans that were sent have different dimensions, one is 4.5” X 25.25”, the other is 3.25” X 23”.

Please I.D. the carriage size to bid.

Please note the bottom right corner of each page of the plans provided is labeled one of the following: “Spanish Carriage for 9 – PDR. Garrison Cannon”, “Spanish Carriage for 4 – PDR.

Garrison Cannon” or “Spanish Carriage for 24 – PDR Garrison Cannon.

Please use the “9 – PDR.” pages for all measurements regarding the carriage construction except where those plans reference either the 4 – PDR. or 24 PDR. plans as noted below.

The “4 – PDR. pages have been provided as a reference for metal work parts listed on the 9 – PDR. plans as “same as 4 – PDR.” in design but those parts will differ in their dimensions as noted on the 9 – PDR. plan.

The “24 – PDR.” plan has been made available as a reference for the “Quoin” design but that part will differ from the “24 – PDR.” quoin dimensions as noted on the 9 – PDR. plan.

Special note: the contract calls for 2 of these “Quoins”.