Amendment #1.docx

State of South Carolina

Invitation for Bid Amendment #1 Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400027273 8/19/24 Andy Bowman, CPPB 803-734-3933 bowmana@dnr.sc.gov SC Department of Natural Resources Attn: Procurement Services Room 142 Columbia SC 29201

DESCRIPTION Provide & Install Fencing & Gates at Love

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: SC Department of Natural Resources Admin

The Term "Offer" Means Your "Bid" or "Proposal". Your offer must be submitted in a sealed package. Solicitation Number & Opening Date must appear on package exterior. See "Submitting Your Paper Offer or Modification" provision.

SUBMIT YOUR SEALED OFFER TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:

MAILING ADDRESS:

SC Department of Natural Resources 1000 Assembly Street, Room 142 Columbia SC 29201

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

SC Department of Natural Resources 1000 Assembly Street, Room 142 Columbia SC 29201

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 8/30/2024 10:00 am e.s.t. (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 8/15/2024 12 Noon e.s.t. (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: (1) hard copy delivered OR mailed to the above address OR submitted online thru the sceis portal system. No emails or faxed responses will be accepted.

CONFERENCE TYPE: Prebid DATE & TIME: 8/14/2024 10:00 am e.s.t (As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)

LOCATION:

1910 Vanboklin Rd. Eastover, SC 29044.

You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, You agree to be bound by the terms of the Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days after the Opening Date

NAME OF OFFEROR

(full legal name of business submitting the offer) Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the offeror must be a single and distinct legal entity.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on behalf of Offeror.)

DATE SIGNED

TITLE

(business title of person signing above)

STATE VENDOR NO.

(Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov )

PRINTED NAME

(printed name of person signing above)

STATE OF INCORPORATION

(If you are a corporation, identify the state of incorporation.)

OFFEROR'S TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check one) (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

___ Sole Proprietorship ___ Partnership ___ Other_____________________________ ___ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt) ___ Corporation (tax-exempt) ___ Government entity (federal, state, or local)

SQUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS - AMENDMENT (JUN 2017)

THE SOLICITATION IS AMENDED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INFORMATION OR CHANGES RESULTING FROM QUESTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN A QUESTION-AND-ANSWER FORMAT. ALL QUESTIONS RECEIVED HAVE BEEN REPRINTED BELOW. THE “STATE’S RESPONSE” SHOULD BE READ WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE QUESTIONS. THE QUESTIONS ARE INCLUDED SOLELY TO PROVIDE A CROSS-REFERENCE TO THE POTENTIAL OFFEROR THAT SUBMITTED THE QUESTION. QUESTIONS DO NOT FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT; THE “STATE’S RESPONSE” DOES. ANY RESTATEMENT OF PART OR ALL OF AN EXISTING PROVISION OF THE SOLICITATION IN AN ANSWER DOES NOT MODIFY THE ORIGINAL PROVISION EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS: UNDERLINED TEXT IS ADDED TO THE ORIGINAL PROVISON. STRICKEN TEXT IS DELETED. [02-2A097-1] THE SOLICITATION IS AMENDED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INFORMATION OR CHANGES RESULTING FROM QUESTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN A QUESTION-AND-ANSWER FORMAT. ALL QUESTIONS RECEIVED HAVE BEEN REPRINTED BELOW. THE “STATE’S RESPONSE” SHOULD BE READ WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE QUESTIONS. THE QUESTIONS ARE INCLUDED SOLELY TO PROVIDE A CROSS-REFERENCE TO THE POTENTIAL OFFEROR THAT SUBMITTED THE QUESTION. QUESTIONS DO NOT FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT; THE “STATE’S RESPONSE” DOES. ANY RESTATEMENT OF PART OR ALL OF AN EXISTING PROVISION OF THE SOLICITATION IN AN ANSWER DOES NOT MODIFY THE ORIGINAL PROVISION

Questions and Answers:

1. Can the wood posts be driven? If so, line posts can be 12' and terminal/corner/end posts would need to be 14' minimum. Driven posts are stronger, take less time to install, and driven posts last longer Answer: Yes, The wooden post must be driven. The line post must be 12’ and terminal/corner/end posts must be 14’ minimum.

2. Can crimps be used in the place of gripples? They are a superior splicing method as they're stronger, less prone to failure, and less expensive.

Answer: Yes, crimps should be used in place of gripples.

3. Is the wire supposed to have a finished black appearance or can it just be regular class III galvanized? Scope specifies wire as “Galvanized (Color Black)”, if needing to be black the only wire manufacturer in the US that produces wire with a black finished appearance that is also galvanized would be Bekaert and not stay-tuff Answer: The fencing we would like to use is a galvanized, black coated fence—please bid Stay-Tuff Part NO. SZAB-880

4. Can termination knots be used in place of T gripples at the end of each run instead? A termination knot is the example I brought out with 3 points of tension.

Answer: Yes, termination knots should be used in place of T gripples at the end of each run.

5. The scope of work lists the project at 6700' but after walking and mapping it out yesterday, it is closer to 6800'. Can the scope be changed for 6800' instead?

Answer: Yes, After remapping the fence location DNR agrees there is approx. 6800’ the awarded vendor must remeasure prior to ordering supplies.

6. What width do walk thru gates need to be? Scope does not specify width, I’m assuming 4’ or 6’ for a walk thru gate.

Answer: Walk thru gates will need to be 4’ wide.

7. Can wooden posts be spaced closer together, say between 50-65’? I didn’t ask this in the prebid meeting but having a wooden post 150’ apart is going to leave a lot of pressure on those T posts, with 2096-6 wire, windload can be an issue and T posts aren’t very rigid or strong.

Answer: Yes, wooden post should be spaced at 65’.

8. Can galvanized pipe SS40 pipe posts be used? Galvanized SS40 pipe lasts 75 years and is easier and lighter to work with. 4”x14’ terminal/corner/end posts, 3”x12’ line posts is what I’d recommend.

Answer: No, galvanized posts are to be used. Use pressure treated wooden posts for terminal/corner/end posts and t-posts for line posts

9. Can a H brace/angled stay brace combo be used? Scope only specifies that H braces be used but doesn’t specify the length of the strut (horizontal post), on 8’ wire, I try to always have at least 20’ of bracing due to the height and forces exerted upon each brace.

Answer: Yes, H brace/angled stay brace combo must be used while having at least 20’ of bracing.

10. Scope specifies 2 20’ drive thru tractor gates, just want to make sure each opening is 20’ and not 40’. If so, does that require 2 10’ gates for the tractor drive thru gates?

Answer: Drive thru tractor gates should be 20’ openings with ( 2 ) 10’ gates.

11. Scope of the project requires bracing every 425’ but I want to know am I able to do bracing every 330’? Rolls of wire typically only come in 330’ or 660’ lengths, this will cut down on splicing.

Answer: Yes, Bracing can be done every 330’.

12. Gate Frames Structure: Can we have the gates fabricated and install wire on the gate frames or how do you prefer to have the gates structured?

Answer: Gates will need to be fabricated with wire installed on the gate frame.

13. What is the specified Pay schedule? In other words, Is payment made once the job is completed or is it monthly based on how much of the project has been completed?

Answer: Payment will be made once the job is completed and inspected by SCDNR.

14. Can we pound the post in instead of setting them all in concrete which is more durable and more effective?

Answer: The wooden post must be driven. The line post must be 12’ and terminal/corner/end posts must be 14’ minimum.

15. Are there any known utilities underground (gas lines etc.)? If so, we will notify 811 before work begins.

Answer: There are no known utilities underground but it is the contractor responsibility to call 811 to verify.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged