Amendment_0001_Contractor's_Questions.pdf

AG-6424-S-15-0002

Amendment 0001

Demolition Project – Plant and Materials Center, Elsberry, Missouri

Contractor’s questions obtained during the site visit conducted on June 27, 2015 at the Plant Materials Center in Elsberry, Missouri.

1) How soon after being awarded the contract can the contractor proceed?

They can begin work after we obtain all the documents required in the solicitation package and after the preconstruction conference.

2) How long do they have to submit questions?

The last day to submit questions is June 4th. The questions need to be submitted to the following address: oriel.velez@pr.usda.gov

3) Have gas and electric been shut off?

It has been shut off. Spec 3, Structural Removal, item (7) (a) has been revised to reflect this change.

4) How is the sewer drain that leaves the horse barn be handled?

It just needs to be capped off. Spec 3, Structure Removal, item (7) (b) has been revised to reflect this change.

5) What size rock needs to go back in the area where the pad will be removed from the horse barn?

The gradation of the rock is specified in Construction Specification 232 – Aggregate Surfacing along with other material requirements. Refer to item 2.

6) How much rock needs to be removed from the oil shed after it has be removed?

Excavate one foot below the foundation of the oils shed. Aggregate material may blend onto the surrounding gravel parking areas or removed from the site. The approved location of the excavated material shall be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative. Spec 21, item 10, (e) (3), has been revised to reflect this change.

7) Does the concrete “drains” that come from the south side of the packing shed get tore out?

They need to be removed. Spec 3, Structure Removal, item (7) (a) has been revised to reflect the below change:

Bid Item 3 Asbestos Abatement & Bid Item 4 - 6, Demolition

(1) This item shall consist of removing the following items in the construction area as shown on the drawings:

a) Bid Item 5 Packing Shed – (Bullet Added) . Remove the concrete gutter that flows into the culvert that crosses the driveway. The dimensions of the concrete gutter are approximately 6 inches thick x mailto:oriel.velez@pr.usda.gov

4 feet wide x 50 feet.

8) Question about the Red Cross certification and submitting a certificate.

Section H.3, OSHA standards, 1.4, 1.7, talks about the first aid certificate. The awardee will need to provide the name of the employee with the first aid training certification and a copy of the certificate.