QA_12-31-2020.pdf

WA JEFF 91420(1)

Upper Hoh River Road Phase 2

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X Deflector logs and deflector rootwads‐ states 18” to 37” diameter‐ standard DBH measurement or measured somewhere else?

See Subsection 713.22. 12/2/2020

2 X

There are 4 schedules of work‐ Completion date under FAR 52.211‐10 states that it is 09/08/2023‐ is this the completion state regardless of the schedule awarded?

The 09/08/2023 date applies to all Schedules according to FAR 52.211‐10.

12/2/2020

3 X

Section 105.02 (b) Government provided material‐ states that are 34 root wads and 60 logs with an approximate DBH of 12” min, if this material does not meet the size specified can it still be used in the project?

See third sentence of the paragraph added under SCR Subsection 105.02(b).

Revised Response: Material at the location listed under Subsection 105.02(b) should meet the specifications of Subsection 105.02(b). Bid accordingly.

12/2/2020

12/9/2020 (Revised Response)

4 X

Page E‐17 (17) States to use Falcon Cultural Resources to perform on‐site archeological monitoring and consultation during excavation work at Willoughby Creek and Tower Creek‐ So they are only to be used during excavation only at the two mentioned locations? Since FHWA has an agreement with them already‐ who is paying for their service?

FHWA does not have an agreement with Falcon Cultural Resources. Subsection 107.10(d)(17) says use Falcon Cultural Resources to perform the required work, so the Contractor needs to obtain the services of Falcon Cultural Resources for the specified work, which also includes developing and finalizing archeological monitoring reports that may require additional on‐site archeological monitoring at other locations.

12/2/2020

5 X With 4 schedules to price‐ holidays and Covid restrictions can the bid be moved to at least 01/12/21?

We are not planning to move the bid opening date at this time.

12/2/2020

Check General or Technical

6 X

The bidding period for this project falls through 2 major holiday periods. Both our subcontractors/suppliers and our own staff already have time off scheduled during this time. We have spoken with a number of our subcontractor/suppliers and they indicate they will not be available during the last 2 weeks of December due to holiday commitments. The holidays will make discussions and coordination with these subcontractors and suppliers for the 2 weeks prior to the current bid date very difficult. The holidays also impact our ability to have company executives execute bid documents in time for the current bid date.

Please extend the bid date by 3 weeks from January 5, 2021 to January 26, 2021.

We are not planning to move the bid opening date at this time.

12/7/2020

7 X

Is it possible to provide a plan holders list so that we may contact interested subcontractors, VOSB and SDVOSB entities interested in providing pricing on the project?

Obtain the registered vendors list (aka planholders list) for this project as follows.

Register in beta.sam and link your entity to your registration. After doing this, log into beta.sam to find the interested vendors list under this announcement (https://beta.sam.gov/opp/2f66b208b9544 2edbd89c9e198752219/view). Contact the Federal Service Help Desk if you experience further issues.

12/7/2020 12/14/2020

8 X Are there as‐builts plans for both Tower Creek Bridge and the Box Culvert at Canyon creek that are to be removed?

As‐builts for the Box Culvert at Canyon creek will not be provided. As‐builts for the Tower Creek Bridge will be provided under Amendment A001.

12/9/2020

9 X

Regarding deflector rootwad requirements under Subsection 713.22 Wood Material, Rootwad trees are measured on the cut end not DBH correct? This is not typical.

Measure Wood Material according to Subsection 713.22.

12/9/2020

10 X Sheet H.1‐ calls out ½” HDG Grade 30 chain‐ Section 648.03 calls out Grade 43 chain. Which grade is to be used?

We have received your question and will be providing an appropriate response.

12/9/2020

11 X

Will riprap be required to meet all requirements of FP‐14 Section 705.02? Past FHWA projects have allowed the use of local riprap which doesn’t meet all the requirements of 705.02‐ is this rock going to be allowed?

Riprap material requirements must meet the requirements of FP‐14 Subsection

705.02. Comply with the Solicitation

documents for other riprap requirements.

12/9/2020

12 X

The third sentence of Subsection 105.02(b) states: “Obtain root wad and logs approved for use by the CO.” Does this mean the CO is going to accept government supplied materials if they don’t meet the size requirement?

No. It means to obtain material meeting the specified requirements that is also approved by the CO.

12/9/2020

13 X What are the rootwad measurements at the cut end of rootwads at the government provided stockpile site listed under Subsection 105.02(b)?

This information will not be provided. Bid accordingly.

12/9/2020

14 X

Based on the requirements of Subsection 107.10(d)(17) on Page E‐17, we can’t hire our own company for on‐site archeological monitoring? This is like FHWA telling us which bridge builder or QC company to use. Is FHWA going to guarantee their availability if you are requiring a specific company to be used?

Comply with the requirements of 107.10(d)(17) and bid accordingly.

15 X

Sheet H.1‐Footnote #2 says Quantity shown assumes 4 additional deflector log bundles with dolos per MITIGATION, BANK STABILIZATION unit. Does that mean each Mitigation, Bank Stabilization (Wood Buffer w/ Dolosse) has an extra 4 Deflector‐Log‐Dolos Bundle? This would mean 29 bank stabilization units x 4 extra = 116 extra. This would require a long material lead time since this is not a typical off the shelf unit, so we want to confirm that this is how many extras you are requiring?

We have received your question and will be providing an appropriate response.

12/9/2020

16 X

Sheet H.1‐Table of Quantities ‐ I feel your information table is wrong & misleading‐ Deflector Log‐Dolos Bundle informational calls out 1073 logs (Sheet H.8 calls out 11 in layer A and 22 in layer B for a total of 33. Each Log‐ Dolo bundle shows three logs for a total of (110‐ 150 cubic‐feet) for a total of 29 x 99 = 2871 logs and 33 x 29 dolos = 957 dolos. Rootwads seem to be correct. This could be a large bust in your government estimate.

We have received your question and will be providing an appropriate response.

12/9/2020

17 X What is FHWA’s estimate on the required Dolos?

The information only estimated quantity for dolos is 1,073 according to the information shown on Sheets H.1 & H.8.

18 X

SCR Page E‐17 says Use Falcon Cultural Resources to perform on‐site archeological monitoring & consultation during excavation work at Willoughby Creek & Tower Creek; as well as, develop and finalize archeological monitoring reports to be submitted. What are the station limits for all excavation work at Willoughby Creek? 8+65 to 15+09 OR 8+65 to 53+44? In addition, what are the station limits for all excavation work at Tower Creek? 79+40 to 83+52? Does this include the Channel Habitat Preservation?

We have received your questions and will be providing an appropriate responses.

12/10/2020

19 X

Are there cross sections available for each ELJ unit (1‐29) that show ground contours and OHW and 50‐ year W.S. elevations to verify quantities of materials required? If not, please provide information (data / computations) on how plan quantities were developed.

This additional information will not be provided. Bid according to the solicitation documents.

12/10/2020

20 X

Has there been consideration to provide road closures (minimal) to minimize costs and increased public traffic and delays through work zones at bridges and large AOP.? Would road closures be entertained?

Bid accordingly. Alternate traffic control plans may be submitted according to Subsection 156.04.

12/10/2020

21 X

I am looking to see if there is a plan holders list for the Upper Hoh River Road Phase 2 if you could point me to the correct website, that would be appreciated.

Obtain the registered vendors list (aka planholders list) for this project as follows.

Register in beta.sam and link your entity to your registration. After doing this, log into beta.sam to find the interested vendors list under this announcement (https://beta.sam.gov/opp/2f66b208b9544 2edbd89c9e198752219/view). Contact the Federal Service Help Desk if you experience further issues. See response to bidder question 7 in the posted QA pdfs on beta.sam. In the future, please email general questions to wfl.contracts@dot.gov and technical questions to wfl.plan‐ spec@dot.gov according to Block 9 on Page A‐5 of the solicitation.

12/14/2020

22 X Can you direct me to where enclosures Page C‐ 99/E‐17 and plan sheets H.1 from Amendment A001 are?

The file Amendment A001.pdf has been updated on beta.sam with all of the required documents.

12/14/2020

23 X

E‐15 Do not remove trees from April 1 to August 31 (date inclusive) unless otherwise approved by CO‐ what trees can the CO approve? Is it all tress or just habitat trees that can’t be cut, you will be hard pressed to cut any trees prior to April 1, 2021.

We have received your question and will be providing an appropriate response.

12/17/2020

24 X

F‐40‐ CO will review completed wood material placement. CO may direct the contractor to adjust placed wood at contractor’s expense. CO may direct the contractor to add wood material at contract price. Adjusting wood should equipment rental not contractor’s expense if built per plan. Also the only wood material which will have a unit price is the Corse Woody Debris‐ all the other is incidental to the ELJ.

We have received your question and will be providing an appropriate response.

12/17/2020

25 X

F‐40 647.10 Placing Engineered Log Jam (ELJ) Unit. Each ELJ unit consists of 25 deflector‐log bundles with dolos, 14 deflector rootwads, and 300 cubic‐yards coarse woody debris. Each ELJ unit is approximately 75 to 80 feet long, 20 feet wide at the channel bottom, and 20 to 23 feet high. Construct ELJ’s at locations shown on the plans. Locate ELJ unit bottom backside edge against current stream bank toe. Excavate and conserve streambed material as needed for setting ELJ unit bottom within 1 foot of nearest water surface elevation. Orient the elements as shown on the plan This is different quantities than what are called on Sheet H.1‐ that quantity is current? The only quantity which is the same is the Deflector rootwads.

We have received your question and will be providing an appropriate response.

12/17/2020

26 X

H‐26 ‐ The WQMPP (water Quality Monitoring and Protection Plan) that David Evans & Associates prepared‐ is it available to review?

Page E‐45 states the contractor has to do the WQMPP, are we preparing a plan or working off of the existing plan?

The WQMPP that David Evans & Associates prepared will not be provided. Comply with Subsection 157.04A.

12/17/2020

27 X

Sch A work from St 8+65 to 15+09 & St 30+74 to 53+44‐ this section does not get re‐paved, will equipment be allowed to work off of the asphalt?

We have received your question and will be providing an appropriate response.

12/17/2020

28 X Sheet F.3‐ St 30+74 to 39+00 shows silt fence in the river‐ is that what you want?

We have received your question and will be providing an appropriate response.

12/17/2020

29 X

Are there cross‐sections for the stream work at Canyon creek‐ if so are they available? How far past the riprap does the stream bank grading extend?

These cross‐sections will not be provided.

See clearing limits shown on Sheet D.9 to see extent of work beyond riprap.

12/17/2020

30 X

With multiple partner agencies involved with this project, how will the Federal Highway administration organize communication and relationships to avoid multiple avenues of direction to avoid issues and withhold the integrity of the contract and schedule?

See Section 104. 12/17/2020

31 X

Item 64704‐1700 Coarse Woody Debris is measured by the cubic yard‐ is this in place or truck measure?

Item 25101‐0600 Riprap Class 6, is measured by the cubic yard‐ is this in place or truck measure?

We have received your questions and will be providing appropriate responses.

12/17/2020

32 X

What are the manufacturers and concrete requirements for the Dolosse on this project?

We are looking into producing these in Port Angeles.

See the solicitation documents on beta.sam; and FP‐14.

12/22/2020

33 X

It appears that the length of pipe pile given in Schedule D of the proposal form is approximately twice the required amount. Is the quantity shown correct?

The Schedule D quantity shown for bid item

no. 55101‐2200 is correct, and includes the Schedule C quantities. See Section 102 of the Special Contract Requirements.

12/22/2020

34 X

It appears that the number of dynamic pile tests given in Schedule D of the proposal form is twice the required amount. Is the quantity shown correct?

The Schedule D quantity shown for bid item

no. 55104‐0000 is correct, and includes the Schedule C quantities. See Section 102 of the Special Contract Requirements.

12/22/2020

35 X Plan Sheet H.8 provides a plan view of the Dolos with some dimensions. Would it be possible to get a section view through the trunk?

We will not be providing this information.

Bid according to the solicitation documents.

12/22/2020

36 X

The wood for deflector Root wads/Logs is not readily available‐ you should consider changing the specifications on size/measurement or include hemlock or give additional time on the bid, with current timber market if you are interested in keeping this item in budget, you will consider some changes.

We do not intend to change the specifications at this time. Bid according to the solicitation documents; which includes the requirements under Subsection 713.22 and the hydraulic physical data that contains design calculations for Engineered Log Jams. Additional time on the bid will be addressed under a forthcoming amendment.

12/22/2020

37 X When will the forthcoming amendment be posted?

Amendments will be posted after they are finalized.

12/23/2020

38 X

Bid item C0860 has a quantity of 356 LF of bridge railing, steel, Two rail. The bridge is 120 feet long plus 16 feet of approach slabs.

120+120+16 = 256 LF. Where is the additional 100 LF of rail located?

In addition, Bid item D0880 has a quantity of 712 LF of bridge railing, steel, Two rail. The 2 bridges are 120 feet long plus 16 feet of approach slab. 120+120+16+120+120+16 = 512 LF. Where is the additional 200 LF of rail located?

We have received your questions and will be providing an appropriate responses.

12/29/2020

39 X Please confirm quantity and location of asbestos and lead on‐site (if present).

There is no known asbestos or lead within the limits of this project.

12/31/2020

40 X Please confirm that FHWA/USDOT will be listed as the Hazardous Waste Generator for demolition waste on the project if applicable.

There are no known hazardous wastes on this project and the government has not obtained a Permit for Hazardous Wastes.

Comply with the requirements of Subsection 107.01.

12/31/2020

41 X

The Special Contract Requirements reference a “warranty period”. Please clarify the length of any required warranties or applicable specification location.

There is no requirement for a contractor to execute a warranty for any period of time.

12/31/2020

42 X

Special provisions page E‐48 lists two year storm event flows as the required capacity for creek diversions. If pumping is used for diversions, will the bypass pumping system be required to be designed to the listed flows or can it be designed for expected flows (non‐storm event based on weather forecasts)

Conform to the requirements of Subsections 157.10 and 208.07.

12/31/2020

43 X Are any 24hr road closures allowed for the culvert replacement?

See Subsections 156.04(b) and 156.07(l). 12/31/2020