Site Visit Questions Answers.docx

Dane County Parks Wetland Restoration Program (WRP) Construction Project, Dane County, WI Solicitation Number AG-5F48-S-11-0002 Site Visit Questions & Answers

Q1: Smooth Bromegrass is considered an invasive species in Wisconsin can they substitute another grass into the cool season grass mix for the ditch and embankment?

A1: After talking with our Biologist, NRCS will substitute Kentucky bluegrass for the Smooth Bromegrass. A new revised sheet 12 of 12 is included with Amendment 1.

Q2: Is a tracking pad required on this project?

A2: No

Q3: Does the erosion control blanket have to go up 2’ horizontally or 2’ in elevation on the side slopes of the new ditch?

A3: It needs to go 2’ horizontally.

Q4: Where does culvert that is planned for removal need to go?

A4: The culvert will need to be removed from site and properly disposed of.

Q5: Under the ‘Materials’ heading, the lime applications and fertilizer are only required for the Disturbed Area seeding (2 Acres)?

A5: Yes.

Other:

Davis-Bacon applies to line item 1. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to construction activities. Line item 2 is for seeding. Seeding is not a construction activity and therefore Davis-Bacon wage rates do not apply to line item 2. The Service Contract Act is not applicable to line item 2.

Contractor will be allowed to move the proposed ditch from STA.12+00 – STA. 18+00 to the north following elevation 924 so the proposed ditch will not need to be as deep.