Crab Lake WRP Fencing Project Q A.docx

CRAB LAKE WRP FENCING PROJECT

SOLICITATION AG-0546-S-10-0002

PRE-BID CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT

July 14, 2010

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. QUESTION: How many feet of fence will need to be removed?

RESPONSE: In Section 1 there is approximately 5856 feet of existing fencing to be removed and disposed of properly and in Section 3 there is approximately 2322 feet of existing fencing to be removed and disposed of properly. Section 2 Fence Rehab includes replacing posts and installing any double H braces, gates, and wildlife crossings as shown in drawings and specifications.

2. QUESTION: Are there any fire hazards?

RESPONSE: Site is what it is –no additional requirements other than usual/normal precautionary measures to be used when driving vehicles/equipment in areas where there is a potential fire hazard.

3. QUESTION: What is the fencing intended to keep out?

RESPONSE: Livestock.

4. QUESTION: Do the “T” posts need to be galvanized?

RESPONSE: No, “T” posts do not need to be galvanized, only the steel posts.

5. QUESTION: Does this project area border private property?

RESPONSE: All work will be performed on private property. The Government has a wetland easement in perpetuity with access for project area.

6. QUESTION: Where/how are the excess materials to be disposed of?

RESPONSE: Disposal of excess materials shall be offsite and will be the responsibility of the contractor in accordance with local laws and regulations.

7. QUESTION: Will there be full machine access to the fence line?

RESPONSE: Yes, may drive the distance along the fence line wherever possible (rock outcroppings may prevent this).

8. QUESTION: Do the post footings need to be removed too?

RESPONSE: Yes

9. QUESTION: At the mudsill, should the wire be on the same side as the wetland easement or opposite?

RESPONSE: All wire is to be on opposite side of posts as the easement as stated in specifications.

10. QUESTION: Can we change the length of the metal “T” posts from 8’ to 6’?

RESPONSE: No, all posts must be 8 feet in length.

11. QUESTION: How is the horizontal brace pipe attached to the post and what is the OD of this post?

RESPONSE: The horizontal brace pipe shall be attached to steel posts either by welding or bolting. All materials/components shall be galvanized. The OD of the post is 2 3/8” Std. steel per drawings.

12. QUESTION: What are the specs of the solar charger?

RESPONSE: Solar charger shall be 12 volt and have the capacity to operate 15 miles of fence. The battery shall operate for a minimum of 10 days without sun.

13. QUESTION: Are CCA treated posts acceptable?

RESPONSE: CCA treatment is acceptable for wood posts in permanent ground contact areas.

14. QUESTION: What are the bonding requirements on this project?

RESPONSE: No bonding is required for this project.