Q A_0328.pdf

WA PRA MORA 14(7)

Nisqually to Paradise

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 x Due to the safety concern, poor material quality due to transport time, substantial cost impact and logistical problems, can Nisqually to

Paradise Rd MP 0 to MP 6.5 be used for haul vehicles?

no 3/17/16

2 x

Are any turnouts / parking areas on Stevens Canyon Rd. available for staging of equipment and materials for the project?

see 105.04; within the project limits 3/17/16

3 x

If so, is traffic control (signs, flagging) to be paid under Contract bid items to allow access to those staging areas? Bid accordingly

3/17/16

4 x

Section 104. CONTROL OF WORK, 104.05 Load

Restrictions, states to “Comply with Mount

Rainier National Park vehicle restrictions as follows: Trucks are not allowed to travel on the

Nisqually to Paradise Road between M.P. 0.0 and M.P. 6.5. A truck is any vehicle or vehicle and trailer(s) combination weighing greater than 10 tons”. This restriction will result in literally hundreds of additional hours associated with trucking, material, equipment delivery/removal, etc., which will be reflected in the cost of the project. Will the Government please remove this requirement to ensure a better value for the project?

no 3/24/16

5 x

Contractor would like the option to place a mobile asphalt plant near the site to save costs and to provide higher quality. Potential locations would be on Ricksecker Point Loop

Road or in Kautz Creek Service Area. Would the government please approve the option to place a mobile asphalt plant near the site.

no 3/24/16

6 Is there a complete Geotech report added to FBO 3/28/16 3/28/16

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