Attachment1_Preproposal_Q A.doc

PREPROPOSAL MEETING

JUNE 24, 2009

AG-82X9-S-09-0158

2009 RECREATIONAL TOILET PROJECT

ATTENDEES:

Name/Company

Phone/Email

Dirk Eickler/Dirt Works LLC

970-226-4903/lildirtworks@rkymtnhric Pete Viglia/PV Consulting Inc.

303-674-1230/info@pvconsultinginc.com Clint Bellflower/Wildwood Custom LLC

970-219-6673

Shane Smith/Wildwood Custom LLC

970-509-9995

Richard McQueary/Richard McQueary

970-531-7084/mcqueary9@msn.com Joe Borrar/Colorado Canyon Construction LLC 719-641-3770/joembor@aol.com John Lumpkins/Andrew Nelson LLC

303-781-3050/303-929-0080/ john.lumpkins@andrewnelsonllc.com Ben Greer/Cornerstone Construction Concepts 970-586-2458/bgreer@ces-llc.com Andrew Davidson/IBEC Construction

303-762-7210/ lesliestilson@ivec-construction.com John Poden/Hydro Construction

970-225-2211/julters@hydroconstruction.com Bruce Crabb/Manion Construction Inc.

303-435-4690/bruce.manion@q.com Tom Thomasson/Headwaters Construction 303-550-4281

Shawn Squire/SCS Inc.

303-431-4429/ssqiores@scs-construction.com David Dieson/Snow Mountain Builders

303-587-1433/snowmtnbuilders@aol.com

PREPROPOSAL MEETING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1. Should rock blasting be included in the pricing?

Rock blasting shall be included in proposed pricing. See Specification 02221-3.

2. Does Affirmative Action apply to this contract?

Yes. See FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999), Section I.

3. Are Compaction Tests required?

Yes. Compact excavation/embankment to 95%/85% in accordance with Specification 02221-4.

4. What submittals are required for for Compaction Tests?

Test required for every 12” lift of fill.

5. Rain Guard-BG-500 not available as listed in specification 7169-1.

Similar product that will meet specifications is ArmorProxyII.

6. 15” vs. 24” below grade crushing vaults.

24” below grade.

7. What is the due date for the Request for Proposals?

The due date was July 9, 2009, as indicated on the Request for Proposals. This date is being extended on this Amendment. The new due date for proposals will be July 16, 2009 at 16:00 local time.

8. Is there Demolition and construction on all sites?

Yes.

9. Hydro seeding vs. scatter method listed 2 choices then stated hydraulic method was to be used.

Revise specification 2921-2 “3.04 C. The application method for all seeding shall be the Hydraulic method with the following application rates:” to read “3.05 A. The application rate shall be as follows:” and renumbered existing 3.05 to 3.06.

10. Is there a staging area provided at each site?

Yes. This area will be provided at no cost to the Contractor, See specification 1600-1. The Contractor may want to reserve an area in advance.

11. Will there be a public presence at the campgrounds?

Yes. Campgrounds shall remain open. The; contractor is liable for site, their tools, their materials, maintaining site safety for employees and public, etc.

12. What is the required toilet vent stack height?

The required height is 13’-3” above the back slab, 13’-9” total length (penetrates slab 6” into vault).

13. Is an erosion control plan required?

Yes, required in the submittals.

14. There is a missing specification-standing seem roof for the Monarch Site.

See the enclosed Specification 7400 for metal roofing.

15. What is the required color coating for concrete (i.e. sequoia sand and epoxy coating – gray)?

Specification 9725 defines the epoxy color Gray.

Specification 03101-9 defines the concrete color sequoia sand.

The colored concrete shall also be applied to the concrete floor slab.

16. Is Electricity available at all sites?

No Electricity is available at most sites. The Willow Creek Toilet site does have power and the power will need to be disconnected and abandoned properly. An electrician will probably be needed.

17. Shall Contractors provide their own water for mixing and compaction?

Yes.

18. Can water dawn from local water sources?

The Contractor must submit a written request to the Contracting Officer who will submit it to the District. The District will make the determination if water sources may/may not be used.

19. Are port-a-potties needed?

The can use an existing toilet that is not being worked on, otherwise port-a-potties will need to be provided.

20. Are vault permits needed for Grand County?

No permit needed.

21. Can a Rough Sawn Redwood substitute be used?

We have not had a problem getting redwood in the past. If it is an issue a stained to match cedar can be used. This change must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

22. No metal is allowed in Grand County landfill.

Disposal requirements shall be determined by the Contractor.

23. Steel Truss detail drawing not included.

No steel trusses shall be used.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS SUBMITTED:

1. Page 7 of 20 shows truss roof construction Type I Trusses. Page 8 of 20 shows Type II Trusses on Section B. Are to figure Type II Trusses for all sites except Willow Creek?

There is only one type of truss on for each toilet. All that change is the spacing of the trusses per the plans (truss over porch have wider spacing).

2. There are no details of the Timber Trusses and Truss Plates in the plans.

See Detail 1 of Page 8 (Section C-C).

3. Is the metal roof called out for Willow Creek similar to the metal roofs on the toilets on Poudre River? I couldn't find a spec on metal roofs.

Yes.

4. At Willow Creek, the summary of Work calls for an Aggregate Dumpster Pad and the Schedule of Items form and the drawings ask for a Concrete Dumpster Pad. Please clarify which type of pad we are to bid.

Reinforced Concrete Dumpster Pad.

5. At Willow Creek, the Summary of Work and plans call to obliterate a concrete sidewalk, but the Schedule of Items asks for obliteration of an aggregate trail. Please clarify which type of trail we are to obliterate.

The existing trail to be obliterated is aggregate.

6. At Arapaho Bay #1, the Summary of Work calls for construction 36 SF of concrete trail, but the Schedule of Items calls for 150 SF of concrete trail. Please clarify which quantity we are to bid.

The correct quantity is 36 SF.