QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.doc

AG-91T5-S-10-0007

SWITZER’S PICNIC AREA

RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION - 1 – WILL THE MANDATORY JOB WALK SIGN IN SHEET BE POSTED TO FBO.GOV

ANSWER - 1 -

NO

QUESTION -2-

On the bid schedule for signs spec#02840 it shows all of the different signs for the job. There is no spec section in the solicitation for these signs. Please advise. Also on this RFI there is no locations for these signs on the drawings

ANSWER 2 - The amended set of specifications will address section 02840 SIGNS.

The approximate locations for "WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS," "HANDICAP PARKING," "STOP," & "SWITZER'S PICNIC AREA" signs (02840A, 02840B, 02840C, & 02840E respectively) are specified in the drawings. Refer to SHEETS 3 & 4 for the approximate locations. More precise locations will be staked by the Forest Service, prior to installation.

The approximate locations for "NO PARKING" signs (02840D) are not indicated on the drawings, as they will be determined after contract award. Precise locations (within the limits of construction for this project) will be staked by the Forest Service, prior to installation

QUESTION 3 - On the drawing #11 for the Entrance sign RS-4 there are no exact measurements for the sign. My sub says he needs an engineered drawing on a PDF to properly bid and manufacturer this sign. Please advise

ANSWER – 3 - The RS-4 entrance sign (02840E "SWITZER'S PICNIC AREA") is a standard Forest Service sign. Refer to the dimensions specified in the Forest Service Manual 7100, Chapter 7160 Signs and Posters webpage.

http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/htmlpubs/em7100-15/documents/chap_07b.pdf

QUESTION 4 - On the drawings it shows building a cmu block wall next to stair case #1 but there is no line item for it in the schedule and there is no specification for it. Please advise?

ANSWER 4 - The revised Schedule of Items will reflect the omitted/corrected items and quantities, accordingly.