Q&A_10-30-19.pdf

MT PRA GLAC 10(42)

GTSR Final Phase

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X

Anderson Masonry, Inc. is interested in reviewing the project and would like to know how we can access the site this fall. How do we obtain the gate code?

We will be providing contact information in an Amendment.

10/10/19

2 X

The drawings indicate spillway repairs and locate them with Northing & Easting points.

How does someone not familiar with surveying and such locate the spillways?

Your assistance in providing further clarification is appreciated.

There are multiple ways to locate the spillway repairs. One way would be to use a coordinate converter software with an aerial mapping software to help orient you in the field.

10/16/19

3 X

Per Transit Shelter glass specifications:

4mm/090 (2.28mm)/4mm when installed in a proper metal frame with the correct installation per ASTM E1886. When testing for ASTM 1886 they test the whole installed window – not just the glass. Glass fabricator indicates they cannot provide 3mm / 4 layers of .060” / 3mm since the ratio of glass to pvb is equal and the glass will break during the lamination process. Is the design intent to actually provide 6mm temp. / .090” pvb / 6mm temp?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

10/25/19

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4 X

RE: SCR 620.12, “When Measuring repoint stone masonry by the square foot or square yard only measure the face of wall adjacent to the roadway”; does this amended language refer to the measuring of the Spillway Repointing? If so, please further clarify exactly how the repointing work will be measured with respect to the “Face of wall Adjacent the Roadway”.

No. 10/29/19

5 X

RE: SCR 620.12, “When Measuring repoint stone masonry by the square foot or square yard only measure the face of wall adjacent to the roadway”; At Site Number 5, the plans call for 1470 SQFT of repointing. This site has very little masonry wall face adjacent to the roadway.

However, there is a lot of masonry on the backside(Cliffside) of the wall. Considering the language above, does one take into account the vast majority of the repointing is on the opposite side of the wall from the adjacent roadway? If so, then does the unit price for the repointing include several feet down the backside of the wall?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

10/29/19

6 X

RE: SCR 620.12, "When measuring stone masonry by the square yard, measure only the area of stone masonry facing constructed. Do not measure the culvert cross‐sectional area, footing, or bedding”; Please clarify the exact locations in the plans where there is any masonry work constructed around a culvert?

This statement is standard language for Glacier National Park contracts. There are no culvert headwalls within this contract to construct.

10/29/19

7 X

The treated timber is called out to be Copper Naphthenate Type C within the project plans. Is Copper Naphthenate Type A an acceptable alternative for this project?

No. 10/29/19

8 X

Subsection 403.01 calls for PG 58‐34 oil binder.

Since suppliers will not provide this for small quantities, can another oil more common in this area be specified?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

10/30/19

9 X

Regarding Subsection 622.01(a), what material will be removed and is the contractor responsible for the disposal of said material?

And what material is to be placed and is it the purchase of material to be on the contractor?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

10/30/19

10 X Regarding Subsection 622.01(e), what material will be removed and is the contractor responsible for the disposal of said material?

Subsection 622.01(e) requires removal of vegetation/debris as directed by the CO.

10/30/19

11 X Regarding Subsection 622.01(g), can the government be more clear on what is going to take place as far as the vista clearing?

Additional information will not be provided.

Bid accordingly.

10/30/19

12 X

For Section 622 vista clearing work: does it include limbing trees and if so, how high is the required tree limbing? Is an arborist required?

Do whole trees need to be dropped and if so, what is the expected tree size?

See Subsection 622.01(g) and the Glacier National Park‐Going to the Sun Road‐Vista Management Plan‐2009.pdf physical data, and bid accordingly.

10/30/19

13 X What size chipper will be required for Section 622 work?

This will not be specified. Bid accordingly. 10/30/19

14 X Can the government clarify what pay zone will apply to this project?

See Subsection 108.01A, and refer to the applicable Davis‐Bacon Wage Rate Schedule.

10/30/19

15 X

Regarding Item A0220 Dewatering, is that item only for Jackson Creek Culvert or are all the masonry spillway that are running water also to be added to that item?

In accordance with Plan Sheet E.1, Item 20820‐0000 is a direct payment for dewatering work at the Jackson Creek Culvert Repairs. See Subsection 109.05.

10/30/19

16 X Regarding Section 153, can the QCM be the superintendent or does he have to be a separate person?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

10/30/19

17 X

Sheet J.2 of plans states "Treat Douglas Fir (DF) glued‐laminated material, after glueing, with copper naphthenlate". The supplier is having trouble finding someone who could treat 70 foot beams. Does the government have any recommendations?

The Government does not recommend, generally specify, or recommend subcontractors to prime contractors. The FBO.gov website provides an interested vendors list to assist with linking subcontractors with Prime contractors.

10/30/19

18 X In item 0740 Chain Saw is that price for the saw only or for a labor and saw?

The equipment listed under Subsection 622.02, are to be furnished and operated.

10/30/19