HMNF_Pavement_Preservation_Q A_7-16-14.pdf

HMNF Pavement Preservation & Rehabilitation

AG‐569R‐S‐14‐0037

Q&A as of 16 July 2014

Q1. Can you confirm what type of seal you require?

There is not enough information in the solicitation to make this determination.

A1. As part of this contract we are not requiring a specific seal material or method of placement. We are requiring the seal material to meet criteria set forth in section 418 – Asphalt Pavement Sealcoat. Some of these requirements are things like “The primary component of seal materials shall be slow setting asphalt emulsion that conforms to either AASHTO M140 or M208”, “Coal tar sealants are not acceptable”, and “Asphalt emulsions shall be mixed with additives that prevent bleeding”.

As part of Section M evaluation criteria #2 “Production Schedule (work plan): Address who, what, where, when and how you plan to do the work, from beginning to end.” we will evaluate the contractors sealcoat material, method of placement, and if it meets the criteria in the specifications.

We are allowing the contractor to choose which material and method of placement that meet our specifications. We set up the last couple sealcoat contracts the same way and I believe that the contractor used a hand spray wand system.

Q2. What is the magnitude of this construction project?

A1. In accordance with FAR 36.204 the magnitude of this project is:

(b) Between $25,000 and $100,000.

In accordance with FAR 36.204 the magnitude of this project, including the optional items, is:

(b) Between $25,000 and $100,000.