Questions_ _Answers_-_Questa_Waterline_Replacement_Project_Pre-Bid_Meeting.pdf

Questa Waterline Replacement Project Pre-Bid Meeting –

June 18, 2015

Questions Captured:

1.) How long with the district be closed? Answer: 20 Days. The complete project is for 30-days.

2.) Is the original water - line a 2 – inch line? Answer: Yes.

3.) Does the area contain rock? Answer: Yes. The area is an alluvial plane.

4.) Do I have to pay for construction water? Answer: No. You may use water from the District facilities for construction purposes (compaction, disinfection, flushing, etc.).

5.) Are there existing shut-off valves? Answer: Yes. The shut-off valves exist but are not shown on the plans. “The Contractor will be responsible for contacting the Town of Questa Utility

Manager in order to close the shut-off valve prior to the beginning of construction. The

Contractor will give the COR at least TWO-WEEKS warning before having the shut-off valve closed”.

6.) How deep is the existing sewage line? Answer: The Government does not know how deep the existing sewage line is buried since we do not have as-built drawings.

7.) Will the waterline be encased in a liner or sleeve? Answer: No.

8.) Will the contractor be responsible for locating all utilities? Answer: Yes. The contractor will have to arrange for and pay to have utilities located and marked prior to groundbreaking.

9.) Is tracer wire and or marking tape called for in the specifications and drawings? Answer: “Yes, both tracer wire and marking tape are required. The location of marking tape above the waterline will be as shown in the drawings. The tracer wire will be taped to the PVC pipe at 8 to 10 foot intervals for the entire length. The Contractor shall perform a conductivity test in the presence of the COR prior to acceptance of the project.”

10.) What size of bedding backfill shall be used? Answer: 2 – inch minus shall be used for bedding backfill.

11.) What is the “new loop wire system”? Answer: The “new loop wire system” is the actuator for the automatic gate system at the Questa Ranger District Office.

12.) What tax rate shall we use? Answer: Since the work will be performed in Taos County the contractor should use a tax rate for Taos County. The information can be found on the NM

State Taxation and Revenue website (http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/). If you have further questions about tax rates you should inquire with the NM Tax & Revenue customer service center.

13.) Is there a storm waste water plan? Answer: “No. An erosion control plan will not be required.

The Contractor shall install a silt fence along the north side of the dirt section of the road

(nearest the river) from Station 6+50 to Station 11+00 , as shown on the project Plan View, Sheet 2 of 16. Attached, Drawing “A” shows the detail for the required Silt Fence. The silt fencing shall be paid for under existing Pay Item 02370(01)- Sediment and Erosion Control.”

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14.) What weight rating of manhole covers will be required? Answer: “The cast iron frame and lid for the valve enclosure shall have a Medium-Duty (18,000 lbs) rating as shown on updated sheet 13 of 16 attached to this Ammendment.”

15.) Is the gas-line under the pavement? Answer: Yes.

16.) What do we do with the rock that we excavate? Answer: The contractor should scatter the excavated rock material in unimproved areas of the property only. “See Specification 02223 –

Excavation, Backfill and Compaction for Utilities, Paragraph 3.07, A. “Excess excavation, unsuitable material, and rock larger than 6” in diameter shall be disposed of within the Questa

Ranger Station Compound at a location to be selected by the COR.”

17.) Is groundwater expected to be encountered during excavation? Answer: While the

Government cannot say with absolute certainty that groundwater will not be encountered, it is unlikely that it will be encountered during this project.

18.) Can we keep materials on-site and stage them? Answer: Yes. Materials can be staged on-site and kept in an area to be designated by the COR. The Government will not assume liability for theft or loss of the contractor’s property stored on Government property.

19.) When will the MolyCorp. Project end? Answer: “The Molycorp project at Eagle Rock Lake will be finished in the next two weeks.”

20.) Is camping allowed on site? Answer: Yes. Camping will be allowed in the boneyard per COR approval. The boneyard does have electric power.

21.) When are we expected to do work? Answer: You are expected to perform the work during normal business hours. If you work on weekends it will be at your own risk.

22.) Is construction fencing needed? Answer: “If the Contractor stages the construction materials and equipment in the existing boneyard – there is already a fence with a locked gate. If the

Contractor stages in an open area – a fence would be recommended.”

23.) Since you call for the trench to be left open, how often will the COR be performing inspections?

Answer: See Specification 02713 – Waterlines and Appurtenances, paragraph 3.01, E.

“Hydrostatic Testing: Perform hydrostatic testing in the presence of the COR for all waterlines.

The Contractor shall notify the COR two-days in advance of testing.” The COR will be available for hydrostatic testing so long as the Contractor notifies the COR as described in Section 02713, as cited above.

24.) What area is considered the river and water drain area? Answer: We believe this question had to do with the concern about groundwater. We do not expect to have a problem with groundwater.

25.) Shall existing hydrants be removed? Answer: Yes.

26.) What about the water hydrant in the front of the residence? Answer: Yes, remove.

27.) Will there be a road closure? This is a safety concern and will also affect work hours, etc.

Answer: No. The only traffic on the road will be Forest Service personnel. The Molycorp project will be over by the time this project goes to construction.

28.) When will the quarters be vacant? Answer: Due to the HazMat Discovery contract in the quarters, the tenants are required to be out by August 1, 2015.