6913G621Q300016 Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers Combined Synopsis Solicitation USMMA Fencing.pdf

RFQ# 6913G621Q300016 Amendment #0001

Questions Due Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 @ 12:30PM EST;

Quote Due Date: Friday, December 18, 2020 @ 12:30PM EST.

United States Department of Transportation

Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Reinforcement of Territorial Security Fence at United States Merchant Marine Academy

QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

I did a site visit yesterday and I have these 2 questions:

QUESTION #1:

Task 2 – Removal and installation of fence at DPW yard: The last 40 feet of existing stockade fence, ending at the tennis court, is attached to an iron fence which is in a concrete wall.

Is the iron fence to be removed...and if so, can we sleeve larger black vinyl coated pipe over the existing iron fence posts?

ANSWER #1:

That existing iron fence is used to support the stockade fence. The iron fence must remain. Please use the iron fence to assist in supporting the new chain link fence. See highlighted Task 2 instructions below as stated in Original beta. SAM Notice:

Task 2 – Removal and installation of fence at DPW Yard adjacent to Elmridge Road Gate

Remove and replace approximately 120 linear feet of wooden stockade fencing at the DPW yard adjacent to Elmridge Road Gate. Fencing starts at Elmridge Road Gate, runs approximately 15 feet along the street and turns 90 degrees to the right along the perimeter of the DPW Yard and extends to the corner of the tennis courts. All damaged fence posts (about 10%), may be cut at or below ground level for ease of removal. Reuse approximately 90% of existing metal vertical posts that are not damaged on this fence line. All old fencing must be disposed of and removed from the property, while keeping the grounds as clean as possible during the takedown and removal of fencing.

New fencing must match the 6 foot tall black reinforced chain link fence that incorporates black turf design visual and wind barriers that was previously installed on the academy perimeter (South and Northeast). A reinforced steel tension wire will be used along the bottom horizontal edge to keep the chain link fence tight against the fence posts. The contractor will use an approximately 3” OD black metal sleeve post over the existing metal vertical posts.

A filler may be used to ensure a snug fit between the old metal post and new sleeve. Dig out and use fresh concrete to set all fence posts. Exact measurements to be confirmed by the contractor.

RFQ# 6913G621Q300016 Amendment #0001

Questions Due Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 @ 12:30PM EST;

Quote Due Date: Friday, December 18, 2020 @ 12:30PM EST.

QUESTION #2:

Task 6 - Install perimeter fencing along Sunset Road:

Is the existing iron fence to be removed?

ANSWER #2:

Task 6 (Optional) – The removal of existing Iron Fence at Sunset Road will not be required for this contract. See highlighted Task 6 (Optional) instructions below as stated in Original beta. SAM Notice:

Task 6 (Optional) – Install perimeter fencing along Sunset Road

Install approximately 470 linear feet of new perimeter fencing inside an existing staked line running along Academy property on Sunset Road. This fencing starts at Elmridge Road vehicle gate and extends to Barstow Gate.

New fencing must match the 6 foot tall black reinforced chain link fence that incorporates black turf design visual and wind barriers that was previously installed on the academy perimeter (South and Northeast). A reinforced steel tension wire will be used along the bottom horizontal edge to keep the chain link fence tight against the fence posts. The contractor will use 3” OD black metal fence posts. Use fresh concrete to set all fence posts. The new fence must remain on academy property and left of the existing staked line. Refer to recent land survey provided. Removal of trees in the path of the new fence and underbrush/groundcover in front of the fence will be removed by the contractor. Exact measurements to be confirmed by the contractor.