QnA 09.20.24.pdf
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This document contains Questions and Answers related to a federal contract opportunity for the WY FLAP JOH 14(1) North Fork Crazy Woman Creek Bridge project. The project scope includes replacement of the existing bridge structure on Crazy Woman Canyon Road/Route 33, reconstruction of the roadway approaches, installation of object markers, and pullout improvements. Key details include:
The existing bridge is load rated with weight restrictions. Clarifications were provided on the use of weathering steel for the bridge railing, the anticipated bid date and construction timeframe, geotechnical investigation details, permit requirements, use of existing gates, right-of-way information, vegetation clearing limits and requirements, staging area details, and field office requirements. Responses were also provided on potential time extensions and winter shutdowns. The project is subject to Buy American requirements for steel materials.
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Questions and Answers during Advertisement for WY FLAP JOH 14(1) North Fork Crazy Woman Creek Bridge
August 30, 2024
Questions Answers 1 Ref. Sheet S9 Typical Section; At the Typical Section, the thrie-beam bridge railing is called-out as weathering steel. Special Provision article 555.03A(e) specifies galvanized guardrail. Please clarify.
Use weathering steel for the thrie-beam bridge railing. Please refer to Amendment A001.
September 3, 2024
2 Do you have the anticipated bid date and construction timeframe for this project?
Bid date can be found on sheet A-1 of the invitation for bid.
Per SCR’s Subsection 108.01: No ground disturbing activities can begin prior to May 1, 2025, and the contract completion date is September 26, 2025.
September 10, 2024
3 Was drilling performed on both sides of the bridge during geotechnical investigations?
Only one side of the bridge had borings done, please reference the geotechnical report and geotechnical addendum.
4 Have all the permits been obtained for the project? The contractor is required to obtain the NPDES permit, no other permits are required. UPDATE: No permits are required for this project. Please reference Section 107 of the SCR’s for further information.
5 Is the contractor allowed to use the existing gates at either end of the project to close the road when allowed?
Yes, there is a new orange county gate on one end of the project and a Forest Service gate on the other end of the project that may be used to close the road when allowed per Section 156 of the SCR’s.
6 How much ROW is there either side of centerline? Please reference plan sheet C1 for existing ROW and Temporary Construction Easement information.
7 Are bird surveys required for vegetation/tree clearing? What are the limits for clearing?
Clear and grub to the clearing limits as shown on sheet C1 of the plans.
Clear vegetation in accordance with SCR Subsection 107.10(e) and FP-14 Section 201. Bird surveys are required if clearing is done from January 2, to August 31.
8 What are requirement for the staging area? A potential staging area is shown on Sheet A6 of the plans. Do not block access to the gate, as shown on sheet A6 of the plans. Protect the staging area by placing fencing around the area, and placing geotextile, timber decking, or some other barrier as approved by the CO in accordance with Subsection 105.04 of the SCR’s.
September 16, 2024
Questions Answers 9 What are requirements for the field office? Refer to Amendment A002
September 19, 2024
Questions Answers 10 If coordination of the road closures result in causing this project to go beyond September 26, 2025, will a time extension be granted?
Please refer to FP-14 Subsection 108.03 and a Time Impact Analysis regarding time extensions.
11 If it pushes into the winter season, will a winter shutdown be implemented?
Please refer to FP-14 Subsection 108.03 and a Time Impact Analysis regarding time extensions.
12 Amendment 2 on page E-26 says “203.03 Salvaging Material.
Delete this section and replace with the following:.” But there is nothing following, is that correct?
Yes, please see E-27 in the Solicitation for continuation of SCR Section 203.
September 20, 2024
Questions Answers 13 Is this project Buy American/does steel need to be domestic for micropile casing, or can it be import?
Yes, this project is Buy American. Please refer to page A-16 of the IFB, FAR Clause 52.225-9, and FAR Provision 52.225-10.
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