SectJ-Atch10_SiteVisit-Q A_S-11-0003-02_12sep11.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: AG-6424-S-11-0003, AMENDMENT #02

SECTION J - ATTCHMENT 10

Zell EWP-FPE Restoration Federal Construction Contract for Linn County, Missouri

SITE VISIT Q&A

Document Date: 12 Sep 11 Document Version: 1.0 Page 1 of 2

SECTION J - ATTACHMENT 10

USDA NRCS MO Zell EWP-FPE Restoration

Solicitation/IFB Number: AG-6424-S-11-0003 *incorporated via Amendment #02

Questions & Answers from 8 Sep 11 Site Showing

1. What are the main differences between the berms, spoil berms, and dikes?

a. Primarily earthfill foundation preparation limits, compaction & moisture requirements per drawings and specifications

2. What is allowed to be done with the strippings from borrow areas?

a. Per drawing notes, “Borrow areas shall be stripped of vegetation. The vegetation can be used in the back side of the Spoil Berms or for top soil on the Dikes, Berms, and Spoil Berms.”

3. Rock Rip Rap payment is currently identified in specification using a payment method of per TN. Bid Schedule identifies cubic yard (C.Y.). Amendment will be forthcoming to correct specification payment method to be on a per C.Y. basis.

4. Does gradation need to be supplied for Rip Rap?

a. Rock Rip Rap & Contractor Quality Control specifications identify citing source and testing.

Material Specification 300C further identifies Quality requirements.

5. On the East Site, the State Park (Landowner) will be excavating and hauling off site approximately 3,300 cubic yards of material. This will be located in the vicinity of and adjacent to Borrow Area C identified on the drawings. Borrow Area C was planned to allow for both excavation quantities for this yardage and design requirement yardage. This activity should not interfere with this contract.

6. If contractor and/or crew are planning to move-in mobile camping units for overnight accommodations, please check with State Park officials. Missouri State Parks have stipulations pertaining to camping locations for anyone, including contractors, who wish to camp on state owned property.

7. Since this work is located on state owned property, if any illegal activities (i.e. vandalism, etc) occur during construction, a State Park Ranger is available and shall be contacted for assistance (in addition to the Contracting Officer).

8. Can a superintendent operate equipment or just superintend?

a. Yes, superintendent may operate equipment.

9. Can both sites be worked on at the same time?

SOLICITATION NUMBER: AG-6424-S-11-0003, AMENDMENT #02

SECTION J - ATTCHMENT 10

Zell EWP-FPE Restoration Federal Construction Contract for Linn County, Missouri

Document Date: 12 Sep 11 Document Version: 1.0 Page 2 of 2

a. Yes, if clearly identified in construction schedule and contractor has enough capacity to efficiently conduct the work while properly functioning within permit requirements.

10. On West Site, WCS #5, if it is damaged in removal, who is responsible?

a. Pipe material is currently deemed suitable for reuse. If damaged by contractor while removing, the liability would rest on the contractor.

11. Is Sunday work allowed?

a. No

12. Where are liquidated damages identified in the contract?

a. There is not a liquidated damage value identified in the contract. Please refer to the Default Clause for issues regarding damages which might be incurred past the contracted date.

13. Are the Borrow Areas specific for similarly named spoil berm features?

a. No, total yardage in all borrow areas was designed for the total yardage of earthfill required.

Contractor is to manage the site to efficiently determine the best borrow source for earthfill features.

14. The Seeding Bid Items for both Group 5 and Group 6 both include herbicide application.

15. What is the extent of the clearing on site?

a. Minor clearing and grubbing of a few trees at a half dozen different locations is required, primarily where earthfill features are “tying” into existing levee features. The quantity of trees are so few to remove, it did not warrant bidding a per acre C & G item.

*NOTES:

(a) Per the above, the number represents the question or discussion topic and the letter represents the Government response provided.

(b) Items 3, 5, 6, 7, and 14 above only represent the clarification provided by the Government.

(c) This document (Amendment #02, Section J - Attachment 10) is being furnished for all Interested Parties as reference only to promote fair and open competition. The Solicitation/IFB requirements, clauses, provisions, terms, attachments, etc. as expressed shall take precedence over the Site Showing Q&A notes provided herein.