Atch_1_to_Amd_2-QandAs_0002.pdf

140P5422R0031 Amendment 2 Attachment 1

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Question #1: Permits – Can the Government provide permits history for project? The project site is adjacent to Wetland/Water body and TDEC and or USACE permitting maybe required. Has the Government started this permitting process?

Answer: The government has completed all compliance. No permits are needed.

Question #2: FAR 52.236-9 – Some or all of this work may require the use of light-heavy equipment such as 2-Ton Mini-Excavator or 2-Ton Mini-Bob for demolition and or installation of piling to replace like systems. Does the Government take exception to the use of this equipment and subsequent disturbance of grass/brush in and around the walk-way to replace walkway?

Answer: With this site being part of Historic Earthen works No equipment that is going to do any sub surface level disruption shall be allowed on the earthen works for the sake of protecting the Historic Landscape.

Question #3: The SOW says "Install new handrailing to the outer joist, bearing post, and framework as shown in drawings", but there aren't any. Are you going to provide drawings?

Answer: That statement will be changed to read “Install new handrailing to the outer joist, bearing post, and framework as shown in the attached photos”.

Question #4: For the purposes of cost comparison can you provide a close estimate of how many deteriorated decking that should be covered in the proposal? It could vary for contractor to contractor on how much is needed to be replaced? I just want the scope to be comparable for pricing.

Answer: ALL the decking boards and hand rails are being replaced, however, for the purposes of quote evaluation, the approximate number of JOISTS that will need to be replaced is 15 joists and 6 of the 4x4 posts. All offers should include the cost of these quantities SOLELY for the purpose of proposal evaluation. The actual joists and posts being replaced will be adjusted for invoicing.

Question # 5: In the SOW under Tasks: Paragraph #6, it says "Install new hand railing to outer joists, bearing posts, and frame work as shown in drawings. No drawings have been provided to clarify what is asked to replace. Are drawings going to be provided or should the bidders just estimate replacing the 2x6 top rail (composite board) and the "2" 2x4's directly under the top rail on the very top portion of the handrail system and not price out to change any of the balusters or the bottom 2x4 toe plate?

Answer: That is changed to read "photos" instead of "drawings. The handrail and all of it’s components shall be replaced in-kind so it looks the same as it does now. The only exception is the 4x4 post if it is still in good shape.

Question #6: We would like to propose the use of Steel Helical Piles in place of 4"x4" vertical wood post.

The Steel Helical Piles will have a much longer life cycle, will have a lower impact to the historical Site during execution, and provide greater structural support. It should be noted that the cost differential between Steel Helical Piles and 4"x4" vertical wood post is nominal.

Answer: No Steel is allowed as we can only use treated wood for any of the support structure

Question #7: We would like use a mini-excavator and mini-bobcat on grade around the perimeter of the boardwalk. Is this acceptable?

Answer: No there would be too much potential to disturb the earthen works. This whole area is a Historic Cultural landscape from the Battle of Stones River during the civil war.

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Note: Any answers or clarifications that add to or change any information currently in the statement of work (SOW) will be incorporated before award. Acknowledgement of these answers demonstrates offeror’s receipt of updated info.