Attachment 2_Questions_Answers.doc

Questions:

1. The Smokey Bear PDF counts do not match the Schedule of Items, for instance items 1, 2, and 4 differ in quantity. Which is correct?

2. I am having difficulty matching the Guadlupe signs with the Schedule of Items. The word document has images of signs, then refers to an item number which does not match the type of sign. Can the document be reworked to match the Schedule of Items?

Answer: This is a duplicate previous published statement

Fabrication of Lincoln National Forest Trail and ARRA Project Signs

Solicitation Number: AG-9702-S-09-0002

Following the initial posting of the Fabrication of Lincoln National Forest Trail and ARRA Project Sign solicitation there has been some confusion in regards to the actual number and types of signs that are required. To avoid confusion and ensure that all bidders are basing their quotes on the same package, we request that all bids be in response to the items as they are listed in the Schedule of Items. Attachments 1-3 are to be used as a quick visual reference to give reviewers a general sense of how the signs will read.

Once the contract has been awarded the Lincoln National Forest will work with the contractor and provide revised documents showing the actual wording that will go on the signs. As the Forest is still working on their trail program it is possible that adjustments in sign quantities may be necessary before an actual contract is signed. Adjustments would be made to the contract accordingly.

Questions:

Can you please tell me the thickness of the plywood?

Also, please confirm that the signs are only on sided.

Answers:

Chapter 5 and 14 in EM-7100-15 Sign and Poster Guidelines for the Forest Service, which is where the other link would take them, I put the links below. Should work for anyone, I got there through Google.

http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/htmlpubs/em7100-15/pdfindex.htm http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/htmlpubs/em7100-15/page28.htm http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/htmlpubs/em7100-15/documents/chap_14.pdf

These questions are in regards to the Section on the Smokey Bear Ranger District.

#1 What substrate are item # 1- # 6 on?

#2 Is line #4 supposed to be a RSE sign?

#3 Does Line Item #1 require 1" letters?

Answers:

#1 What substrate are item # 1- # 6 on? Items 1-6 on the Schedule of Items are all Wilderness signs and all signs within the Wilderness need to be on oak. In reality I don't think all of the signs are in Wilderness and could be put on solid plywood so it would be helpful to have costs comparisons for the different substrates.

#2 Is line #4 supposed to be a RSE sign? I think item #4 is just a TD sign on oak for Wilderness.

#3 Does Line Item #1 require 1" letters?

Answers:

There are minimal standards for grade, they don't need to supply costs for grades that do not meet our standard. Our minimal standard is clear, grade 1 and I'm not sure if there is a grade better than that or not.

Questions:

Item No.

Description Quantity Questions

Base

Wilderness -

Wilderness Directional Sign (2’x1’) type of wood material, text painted or vinyl, thickness of wood, stain color, attachments have item #1 different sizes?

Wilderness Reassurance sign (1’x 7”) material, text method, thickness, stain

Wilderness entrance sign size

Trailhead name sign (3”letters-3’/4’x 2’)

Information sign (3”letters-3’/4’x 2’)

Canyon names are these just vinyl letters? What type of vinyl grade?

(3” letters 2’x 2’)

Wilderness Boundary (Metal) size, thickness, reflective

Non Wilderness -

Directional sign (2’x 1’) Material - aluminum .080?

Reassurance sign (1’x 7”) Material - aluminum .080?

Trailhead name sign (3”letters-3’/4’x 2’)

Information sign (3”letters-3’/4’x 2’)

Directional sign Material - aluminum .080? What size panel?

(FRD-4-2)

(Reflect Alum)

(FRD 3-2)

(FRD-2-2)

(FRD-1-2)

White oak, but what size, grade and thickness, what stain color, what type of copy ( vinyl or rounted)

(TD-4-1)

(White Oak)

White oak, but what size, grade and thickness, what stain color, what type of copy ( vinyl or rounted)

(TD-3-1)

White oak, but what size, grade and thickness, what stain color, what type of copy ( vinyl or rounted)

(TD-2-1)

White oak, but what size, grade and thickness, what stain color, what type of copy ( vinyl or rounted)

(TD-1-1)

Trailhead sign Redwood or cedar? What size? What grade? What thickness? What type of copy? ( vinyl or routed)

(RSE-B)

(Redwood/Cedar)

Redwood or cedar? What size? What grade? What thickness? What type of copy? ( vinyl or routed)

(RS-2)

(Redwood/Cedar)

Travel Mgmt Sign (Travel Restrictions) (18”x24” aluminum) alum panel mounted on a carsonite sign face?

National Recreation Trail Sign (NRT) (9”) Material & Size?

Carsonite sign Are these to be carsonite panels for the alum signs to be mounted on? 91 panels and 88 alum copy?

“You Are Here” sign

Is this a 12" x 7" aluminum .080 reflective panel mounted on the carsonite ?

(assurance sign) (1’x 7”)

Is this a 48" x 60" aluminum .080 reflective panel mounted on the carsonite ?

(3”letters-4’x5’)

Information sign (3”letters-2’x 3’) Is this a 24" x 36" aluminum .080 reflective panel mounted on the carsonite ?

Closed to Motorized Vehicle Sign ( 2’x3’) Is this a 24" x 36" aluminum .080 reflective panel mounted on the carsonite ?

Private Property sign (8”x8”) Aluminum Is this a 8" x 8" aluminum .080 reflective panel mounted on the carsonite ?

District Boundary sign (8”x10”) Is this a 8" x 10" aluminum .080 reflective panel mounted on the carsonite ?

Reflector Numbers 0-9 (3”) (see note below) Are these refelctive vinyl numbers for the alum and carsonite?

Reflector Letters “T” only Are these reflective vinyl T's? Are these 3" ?

Sitting Bull Falls Trail System sign (4’x5’)

Trail map junction signs

(8”x 11”)

Trail distance signs

(13”x 25”)

A-G jct. letter (2”x 4”)

Glass flex marker posts

(Carsonite)

Letter “T” 3” Are these also reflective vinyl T's?

Trail hiker reflective sign What size?

Reflector sheet (12”x12”)

Cedar posts (4”x 4”x 8’)

Cedar posts (4”x 4”x 6’)

Cedar posts (4”x 6”x 10’)

TRI-Flex fiberglass markers (62” long)

Strips, decals, numbers, and letters

Bolts 6”/tough nuts (100/per box)

Reflector Numbers 0-9 3" (200 of each number) 2,000

ARRA Signs on Aluminum (includes screen fee and 10% delivery fee

Answer:

Go to the Chapter 5 and 14 link included above and your Schedule of Items.

Questions:

7. Wilderness boundary (metal) - FS Sign Number?

24. Carsonite Signs – More information is needed (i.e. size, color, type, etc.)

45. Strips, Decals, Numbers, and Letters – More information is needed (i.e. size, colors, numbers, letters, etc.)

Answers:

7) Go to the Chapter 5 and 14 link included above and your Schedule of Items.

24) Go to the Chapter 5 and 14 link included above and your Schedule of Items.

45) Go to the Chapter 5 and 14 link included above and your Schedule of Items.

Questions:

1. The Bid documents are required to be supplied on CD in addition to physical copies. What are the required documents to be supplied on CD? The proposal form and the pricing break down? Or are there any other documentation required to be submitted for this solicitation?

2. The Attachment D1 through D4 are all visual interpretation drawings they do not specify sizes and specifications clearly. Are there specific drawings for the signs required under this solicitation?

3. Are all the signs and materials to be delivered on or before March 2010.

Answers:

1) You need to submit 1 Hardcopy and 1 CD. The Items you need to submit in hardcopy and on the CD are: The SF-1449, The document Titled: Solicitation/Contract/Order All Iems. Amendment 1, 2, and 3. The completed Schedule of Items on Page's 2 thru 5. These documents are considered a complete package for this Solicitation.

2) No, you need to check into the three links to Chapter 5 and 14. I've included these in Attachment 2: Vendor's Questions and Responses Document.

3) After award the Requisitioner and the awardee can have further discussions regarding the delivery process. But the final delivery date is March 2010.

Question:

1) Why is there nothing in Clause 52.225-21 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods -- Buy American Act -- Construction Material (Mar 2009) on page 18 (b)(3) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows ___________________.

Answer:

1) It should read NONE in the blank space.

Question:

Is this an all or nothing bid? Can we bid on part of the Schedule of Items?

Answer:

This is an all or nothing bid. A SINGLE AWARD will be made for this entire Requirement.