19Q000012_Offeror_Q-A.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR

WA JEFF 91420(3), Upper Hoh Clearing on Spruce Trail

Solicitation No. 69056719Q000012 Updated 2/7/2019 8:34 AM adding question 38

1. Is there a site visit scheduled?

No – see FAR 52.236-7 -- Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995) on page B-12.

2. Are the trees w/DBH >10" needing to have the root wads attached or can they be cut at stump?

Quote according to the Statement of Work – see paragraph 5.b on pages E-6 and E-7.

3. It is unclear by the map how many trees will be removed, is there an estimate on the # needing removed?

No

4. Moving a complete tree w/branches, root wad and top still intact is a lot harder and costly than cutting the tree down to 40' or less. What are the requirements on removing these trees?

Do the branches and tops need to be left on for use as habitat or can they be cut? Does all leftover slash need to be moved to pit or just the root wads and boles?

Quote according to the Statement of Work – see paragraph 5.b on pages E6 – E-7

5. What does the "Line to be Constructed" mean on the plans, I'm assuming the centerline and elevations would remain relatively unchanged from current position?

The line to be constructed will be the centerline of the trail when the future trail is constructed.

6. It looks as though there would need to be BMP's (mostly silt fence) installed through the entire 1.5 miles or are there stretches where there is no run-off risk?

Silt fence would be required where needed as defined in the Statement of Work – see paragraph 5.a.x. on page E-5.

7. What is the haul distance from trail/tree removal to storage pit?

Has not been specifically measured.

8. May we go walk this project site? And assess the logistics for access?

Yes – see question 1 above.

9. The drawings are not clear on where the silt fence is required? Please clarify where the silt fence is to be installed.

See question 6 above.

10. Trail Closures & Traffic Control- how is this being handled?

The contractor is responsible for traffic control – see paragraph 7 on pages E-8 and E-9.

11. Can the parking area at the Lyre River be used for staging & reloading logs? (Eastside of the project)

Addressed in amendment 1 – see paragraph 2.c.iv on page E-3

12. Are root wads to be hauled out to the east to East Beach or out the west out Camp David

Road?

Either is sufficient, however, the pioneer road will stop short of the tunnel at the west end and there is likely no way to haul out the Camp David Junior side.

13. What is the width of the existing trail bridges near the Lyre River?

Additional drawing included with Amendment 1

14. How much room for root wads at North Winfield pit?

Exact available space is unknown.

15. How many root wads go to Winfield Pit?

All salvaged logs and root wads will go to North Winfield Pit. Sol Duc Pit is listed only as an alternate but is not anticipated to be needed.

16. Any weed-free requirements in North Winfield?

No

17. Are the trees flagged or painted currently for removal?

Yes, trees are painted with silver “X”

18. Are the tree that are to be removed at inside the construction limits, cut/fill limits or just pioneering limits?

Construction limits

19. Trees between 10” and 18” DBH- what is done with them?

Addressed in amendment 1 – handled in accordance with the Statement of Work – see paragraph 5.b.v.

20. Trees over 35 inch any being removed?

Quote according to the Statement of Work – see paragraph 5.b on pages E-6 and E-7.

21. The root wads have a 25 foot long attached- what is to be done with the top of the tree?

Addressed in amendment 1 – see paragraph 5.b.iv on page E-6

22. Pioneer Road- required width?

Quote according to the Statement of Work – see paragraph 5.a.ii on page E-5.

23. States pioneer road is to stay within the alignment- is staking going to be required for the project?

No.

24. How does Paragraph iii on page E-5 apply?

There may be unsuitable material and debris to be disposed of

25. Who is staking clearing limits?

Not scheduled to be accomplished.

26. Are cross sections or survey/staking notes available?

Cross sections are provided with amendment 1

27. Are the trees with silver paint the ONLY trees being removed?

Yes, but others may need to be removed in order to access the work and the cost should be included in the quote.

28. What size vegetation do you want removed on this contract? I am not sure what you mean from the specs?

Refer to the SOW in Section E – Paragraph 5.a.iii states “Clear the roadway pioneering area of vegetation and obstructions”, therefore, ALL vegetation in the pioneering area is to be removed; FAR 52.236-9 loosely defines vegetation as “trees, shrubs and grass”

29. Can you please provide a map with better directions to the site?

Section F includes a map showing the the state, and general location within the state and then a project vicinity map that shows the trail head and project site. The beginning and end of the project have a Northing and Easting listed. Page 2 of the RFQ document erroneously lists latitude and longitude and is corrected by Amendment 0002.

30. Can you please provide GPS coordinates to the trail head?

Northing and Easting coordinates of the project are provided on the vicinity map

31. What size trees are to be removed?

Refer to paragraph 5.b.i which states “Tree is defined as any vegetation that is greater than 10 inches DBH.”

32. I am confused by your specs about what size trees are to be removed by this contract and what size are to be removed by later contracts, can you provide a better explanation?

No references to future contracts are included or implied. Refer to paragraph 5.a.iii states “Clear the roadway pioneering area of vegetation and obstructions”; FAR 52.236-9 loosely defines vegetation as “trees, shrubs and grass); Paragraph 5.b.ii states “Trees to be removed and/or salvaged are flagged/marked in the field.

33. Do you have clearing limit specifications for height and width of the clearing from trail center?

No – it varies. Approximate construction limits for a future project are shown.

34. Addendum #1 – Page E-7 Paragraph c – “Chip woody debris and non-merchantable trees (trees that are not the specified species or specified size)”- are these trees marked as well?

Paragraph c. on page E-7 involves Soil Erosion Control and does not discuss chipping.

Quote according to the Statement of Work – See paragraph 5.b.ii on page E-6 and 5.b.v on page E-7.

35. Trees between 10” and 18” – that are marked – are they to be chipped?

Quote according to the Statement of Work – see paragraph 5.b.v on page E-7.

36. So Paragraph b- iv- all cedar are to be hauled as logs? But only fir and hemlock as root wads?

Quote according to the Statement of Work –paragraph 5.b.iv on page E-6.

37. Only the trees with silver paint are the only ones needed to be removed?

Refer to questions 17 and 27 above

38. It is difficult to tell which trees are marked, can they be updated for better viewing?

All trees should be freshly marked with silver paint by close of business on Friday, 2/08/2019