Corinth.bch.rehab.q a.doc

CORINTH BEACH REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION

Bankhead Ranger District

National Forests in Alabama

Solicitation #AG-4146-S-09-0015

Pre-Bid Site Meeting

June 24, 2009

Questions Posed by Attendees/Prospective Bidders Q1. What is location of access to the beach construction area?

A1. Access road is shown on erosion control sheet, on south side of existing ditch. Timber foot bridge shall be temporarily removed from across access road prior to start of work, and restored to original or better condition when work is completed.

Q2. Where is designated staging area?

A2. Staging area is shown on erosion control sheet, on south side of asphalt loop road, designated as “CEP”. This area shall be restored per specifications when work is completed.

Q3. Can wattles be used in place of Class B silt fence?

A3. No.

Q4. Can specified rip rap be local sand rock type material?

A4. No. This material will deteriorate under water.

Q5. What is depth of footing that is to be constructed?

A5. Typical footing detail is illustrated on Sheet 4. Erosion is deeper and more severe under existing footing on north end of beach wall, so new footing in this area will be deeper than the typical shown.

Q6. Where is detail drawing for ADA accessible ramp?

A6. An amendment to the solicitation will be posted within the next few days addressing this part of the project. The date of deadline for submission of sealed offers will also be extended at that time, and new deadline will be 10 days after date the amendment is posted.