QA_06-23-2022.pdf

AK FS CNF 1015(2)

Russian River Campground Access Phase 2

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X What is the intent of the ALLOWANCE quantities shown on sheets B.1‐B.3?

Any added allowance quantity for a pay item increases the estimated quantity for that pay item by the amount of allowance quantity shown on Sheets B.1‐B.3.

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2 X How are the ALLOWANCE quantities used during the course of the contract?

The allowance quantities are part of the estimated quantities for the solicitation that bids are submitted for, and may become the contract quantities if the

Government awards a contract with these estimated quantities.

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3 X Do the ALLOWANCE quantities get paid for regardless of whether they are used?

No. See last paragraph of FP‐14 Subsection

109.05.

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4 X

Please consider delaying the opening of the bid by a week. Receiving/evaluating quotes from busy suppliers/subcontractors is challenging enough to get into a normal bid and sent to

Washington from Alaska. A bid opening that follows a holiday weekend with a lot of specialty suppliers/subcontractors will be very difficult.

The Government does not intent to extend the bid opening date for this project.

Please submit bids according to the solicitation documents.

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5 X

For the construction of MSE walls, is it acceptable to use welded wire forms that deviate from the plans according to the following: W4xW4; 10‐feet length; and 90 degree bend?

This will be addressed under Amendment

A003.

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6 X

Would an alternate Facing Detail ‐ Rock Fill that does not require the primary uniaxial geogrid wrap be allowed?

The Government will not be revising its design or evaluating proposed design changes before contract award. Please submit bids according to the solicitation documents.

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7 X

Drawing No. H.8 detail “anchor detail” indicates the strand anchor and an 8” diameter pipe penetrates through both flanges and the web of each soldier pile. Typically a waler would be used across the face of soldier piles to prevent weakening of the soldier pile caused by penetrations. Please confirm the design is correct.

The design shown on the plans is correct. 6/23/2022

Check General or Technical

8 X

In addition to the question #7, shop cutting of these penetrations prior to galvanizing will result in limited adjustment ability to pile tip elevations. Will field cutting via torch and field galvanizing repairs be acceptable?

This will be addressed under Amendment

A003.

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9 X

The strand anchor bond length is subject to change based on contractor design and results of performance/proof tests. Initial discussion with DSI indicates a 15‐ft. bond length will not be sufficient for most anchors. Please address the following:

a. Strand anchors are intended to be manufactured/delivered to jobsite based on contractor design prior to construction. These are long lead items and adjustments to anchor lengths will not be feasible once materials have been ordered and construction has started.

b. Shall bidders assume a 15‐ft. bond length as the basis of bid and that additional anchor bond length needed to meet the design criteria will be paid for via change order upon completion of the contractor’s anchor design calculation submittal?

Bidders should not assume a 15‐foot bond length as the basis of bid because the plans show a minimum bond length of 15 feet.

Determine actual bond lengths according to the solicitation documents; see

Subsections 109.05, 256.11, and 256.12;

and bid the quantities shown in the bid schedule.

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