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RECOVERY: ROBERT FROST INTERPRETIVE SITE, TRAIL BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION, VERMONT
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Solicitation: AG-4419-S-10-0458

Robert Frost Interpretive Site, Trail Bridge Reconstruction

Questions and Answers

Q: Where is the equipment access?

A: Access to the bridge site will be along the east trail accessed from the parking lot.

Q: Who will acquire the stream alterations permit?

A: The Forest Service will acquire the stream alterations permit.

Q: Is there a geotechnical report available for this project?

A: The geotechnical report has been attached as a pdf.

Q: What are the clearing limits and how will the slash be disposed?

A: The clearing limits shall be the minimal amount of clearing along the east trail that is needed to access the site with equipment. Limits shall be marked and approved by the FS COR prior to starting. Any tree over 6” that needs to be removed will be approved by the FS prior to removal.

All slash shall be either chipped or removed from the site

Q: How is damage to the existing trail to be dealt with?

A: It is the contractor’s responsibility to restore any damage to the trail or surrounding area to its previous condition upon completion of the project.

Q: Does the Forestry provide the base line for the layout and a Bench mark?

A: The FS will provide baseline.

Q: Can flowable be used for the south abutment backfill?

A: Backfill needs to meet the appropriate material requirements as specified.

Q: There is no unit price for all of the hand rail work. Is this cost added to the boardwalk cost?

A: The handrail is paid for under item 55703.

Q: Who is covering the cost of the job sign?

A: There is no "job sign" for this project.

Q: What size boulder is a chargeable item?

A: There are no boulders on the project. A pay item is given for riprap.

Q: Will the Forestry provide the Base layout and 1 Elevation Point?

A: The FS will provide control information.

Q: Regarding the minimum of 5' bearing of pile, what is spec'd for a length?

A: 5 foot minimum.

Q: Where should trail repairs be carried in the bid schedule?

A: Trail damage along the access to the bridge shall be paid at the contractor's expense.

Q: Would an alternate access route be considered across the field area to the east of the trail?

A: No alternative access shall be accepted.

Q: What is the estimated date for in stream work?

Estimated date is July 15

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