QA_02-09-2021_2.pdf

ID CASSIA 972(1)

West Milner Road, 700W to 1100W

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X

We are attempting to try and bid this project but this is the first time we have seen a seed spec with SLRY. We have asked several seed suppliers and it doesn’t appear there is a clear understanding of what SLRY is refereeing to.

We had one mention “slurry Unit” which implies mass as a proportion of volume. But that doesn’t tell us what the application rate is.

We have seen measurements such as .5 lbs/pls and .5 ac/pls but not once have we seen SLRY.

Could we please get clarification of what this is referring to and what application rate is expected

Application rates for Turf Establishment are shown under Section 625 of the Special Contract Requirements; and FP‐14 Subsection 109.02(n), which also provides additional information on Slurry Unit. See FP‐14 Subsection 109.02(n) for information on Slurry Unit.

1/21/2021 1/27/2021 (Revised)

2 X What is placing conserved Topsoil? See FP‐14 Section 624. 1/25/2021

3 X What is select topping? See Section 204. 1/25/2021

Check General or Technical

4 X On the turf establishment, what’s the unit SLRY?

How do you know how much?

See revised response to bidder question 1 in a forthcoming QA file stating: in the file QA_01‐21‐2021.pdf posted on Jan 21, 2021;

which states: “Application rates for Turf Establishment are shown under Section 625 of the Special Contract Requirements; and FP‐14 Subsection 109.02(n), which also provides additional information on Slurry Unit". See FP‐14 Subsection 109.02(n) for information on Slurry Unit.”

1/25/2021 1/27/2021 (Revised)

5 X Does materials have to be American made and what are the requirements for it?

See FAR 52.225. 1/26/2021

6 X Start date and Complete date See FAR 211.211‐10. 1/26/2021

7 X Are DBE’s required DBE’s are not required, but this project is a total small business set‐aside project.

1/26/2021

8 X

Would WFL accept an equivalent geogrid product based on Full‐scale laboratory and in‐ ground testing of pavement structures, in the United States, reinforced with the specific geogrid that quantifies the structural benefit of the product? The geogrid benefit must meet or exceed that of the design geogrid. A list of five comparable projects that are similar in terms of size and application, are located in the United States, and where the results of using the specific alternate geogrid material can be verified after a minimum of five years of service life.

The Geogrid, stabilization shown on Plan Sheet C.3 is required to conform with Section 207 and Subsection 714.03 of FP‐

14. We do not evaluate proposed materials before award.

1/26/2021

9 X

What is the size of a “Unit” when it comes to the mulch?

Generally, the benchmark rate for mulch application is 2,000lbs per acre. Is this the quantity we should be going off of?

Payment for mulch is by the SLRY unit under Pay Item 62503‐0000 for Turf Establishment. See Subsection 625.08; and FP‐14 Subsection 109.02(n).

1/27/2021

10 X What area does the slurry unit coverage need to cover? If you spread it thinly it covers more, but if you expect it to be thicker it will cover less.

In accordance with the bid schedule and Subsection 109.02(n), 26 slurry units covers

6.5 acres.

1/27/2021

11 X What percentage of work does the General Contractor have to perform?

15%. See FAR 52.219‐14. 1/28/2021

12 X

Our company is currently putting together a bid for Project West Milner Road, 700W to 1100W.

I am reaching out to you due to our SAM’s and our DUNS registrations. We are in the process of changing our company from a C Corp to an S Corp. Both the S Corp and the C Corp are completely qualified, licensed and insured. The C Corp is keeping our Federal EIN number and all of our registrations and in the process of changing the name from Kloepfer Inc. to Canyon Valley Concrete. The S Corp will take the name of Kloepfer Inc. and is in the process of obtaining new registrations. I am writing because we will have to do the bid under our C Corp. However; the name change is in process and not completed. Is this a problem. If so can you advise on how to move forward?

See FAR Subpart 42.12 regarding change‐of‐ name agreements.

2/3/2021

13 X

There is no traffic control maintenance on this bid and what are we supposed to bill it under when we are moving signs and putting up signs and taking down signs and covering signs?

There are a lot of flagging hours but they will only be paid if the person is actually flagging.

See FP‐14 Subsection 109.05. 2/3/2021

14 X

Can’t find anyone that will do a precast cattle guard or anything that is close to it. Can I get an engineer to point to someone who would be able to build this? Is this precast or cast‐in‐ place?

In accordance with Subsection 619.07(b) of FP‐14, concrete foundations for cattle guards may be cast‐in‐place or precast.

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. Contact the Federal Service Help Desk if you experience issues.

2/8/2021

15 X

Amcore who is our supplier for cattle guards says they don’t make this cattle guard that you have spec out. We’re wondering if the cattle guard requirements for this project can be replaced with the two attached drawings that show the cattle guards produced by Amcore.

No. The proposed cattle guard is only 24‐ feet long and does not meet the 30‐foot length required by pay item number 61903‐ 1000.

2/8/2021

16 X If Amcore’s proposed cattle guard does not work, can you point me to some companies that do build the cattle guard you are requiring?

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. Contact the Federal Service Help Desk if you experience issues. We will also address some of the cattle guard concerns under a forthcoming amendment.

2/8/2021

17 X

I am completing our bid paperwork for Solicitation No. 69056720B000010. I do have a quick question. It asks if I included my unique entity identifier and Cage Code. I don’t see where to include this information. I can put it in the section with our company name and address. However, it does not ask us for this information. I don’t want to miss where I am supposed to enter it. Can you help me with this?

Please enter that in block 14 of the SF1442 (page 20 of the solicitation). You enter your name/address information as well in this box. Thank you.

2/9/2021

18 X

I’m finishing our bid paperwork for Solicitation No. 69056720B000010. I have one last question before I ship it off. I’m trying to figure out what form we are to complete for the Representations and certifications starting on B1. If I am reading it correctly it looks like we have to have our SAMS updated. Is there an additional form I am missing?

See Bid Submittal Checklist, and complete areas on the B‐Pages as required (See B‐1, B‐ 4, B‐13 & B‐14.

2/9/2021