PreBidMeetingNotes.pdf

Fishing Pier Installation and Trail Construction Pre-Bid Meeting, April 29, 2010

Questions/Answers:

1. Can you get the docks all the way to the lakes or are there site constraints?

- Yes you can get the docks all the way to the lakes, there are no site constraints.

2. Can you use a backhoe at all locations?

- Yes.

3. Will an independent soil compaction test be required on the trails?

- No.

4. Are there maps for the trails routes?

- Due to the short length of the trails, there are no maps, but the centerline of each trail will be staked by Forest Service personnel prior to construction, as per specs.

5. Will the 4”x12” timber borders be lagged together at the joints or just at the corners?

- Just at the corners.

6. Will a boat be required to install the piers?

- According to the manufacturer of the piers, a boat will not be needed. A set of chest waders is recommended.

7. Will construction need to start by June 1 st

- Not necessarily. Due to the amount of snow still at some of the sites, it may be impossible to start work that early. The Forest Service will negotiate a start date with the contractor after award.

8. Can the contractor close the parking lot during construction?

- If necessary, parking lot closures will only be allowed after written approval from the

Contracting Officer, as per specs.

9. Will the contractor be responsible for loading the piers before transporting them to the job site?

Will a government forklift be available to use?

- The contractor is responsible for loading piers. The government will not supply a forklift for use.

Additional Notes

- The map of Love Lake in the drawings is NOT needed. Love Lake is not one of the sites for construction.

- The manufacturer will spend one day in the field with the contractor on the first pier installation for technical advice.

- Most pier sections weigh 285 to 375 lbs.

- All hardware for the piers will be furnished by the government.