Questions from contractors.docx

Question:

Are there any specification drawings for the foundation or GEOTECH report of the area?

Answer:

Attached is the tower foundation drawing and also to check section 03 30 00 (cast in place concrete) of the specs for more information. We don’t have any GEOTECH/soil reports of the area.

Question:

Is there a soil report available?

Answer:

There is no soil report available for the area.

Question:

Spread spoils on site acceptable? Please confirm that no haul off is required.

Answer:

Haul off of the spread spoils is required. No spread spoils on site.

Question:

Testing – meg, vswr, what else might be required?

Answer:

All testing like meg, vswr will be done by the FAA.

Question:

Is it Ok to scrap the tower? What has it been painted with? Is it lead based paint?

Answer:

Yes, you can scrap the tower. The tower is galvanized and no lead-based paint.

Question:

Please provide the existing Tower drawings for crane weight.

Answer:

Please see attachment for the detail of existing tower guy anchor and foundation. There is no drawing of the existing tower.

Question:

Who is providing the tower mounts and what type, model with a cut sheet if possible?

Answer:

The tower mounts come with the tower itself from our manufacture. Contractor is responsible for installing the tower mounts. See drawing sheet E002.

Question:

Can the government provide a sample of closeout docs available including any required photo list, format, naming structure etc?

Answer:

Attached is the CAI (Contractor Acceptance Inspection report) for the closeout procedure. The CAI will be filled out by the FAA and the items will be addressed by the contractor. Also, an accurate set of redlined drawings is expected at the end of the construction.

Question:

Site restoration – does it have to match existing, is there any need for gravel replacement etc?

Answer:

Refer to note 6 on drawing C003.