Q&A11-15-17.pdf

OR BLM SAL 040727(1)

Nestucca River Back Country Byway Phase I

# General Technical Question

Answer Date

1 X Geotechnical report section 6.1 and FP‐14 section 720.01(b) conflict. Please confirm which is to be followed.

See Subsection 255.02. Furnish MSE wall material conforming to Subsection 720.01.

10/24/17

X Is the grass seed specs buried in one of the plan pages or will the spec book be emailed to me because I'm on the interested vendors list?

Our requirements for seeding are in the specifications. The construction requirements are in Section 625, and the material requirements are in Section 713.

We do not send out spec books. Everything is online.

10/25/17

X I think I might see the problem. On page G.11 it states (see details Sheet F.23) ‐ which can not be found. The plans on line go from F.21 to G.1. Maybe the seeds specs are in the missing pages.

Seed mix is not included on the Plans.

Please refer to the Specifications. Seed is government furnished. See Section 625 of the Specifications. The reference to Plan Sheet F.23 that occurs on Plan Sheet G.21 is incorrect. The Plans will be revised in a forthcoming Amendment.

10/27/17

4 x

The stipulated work windows and completion date for the subject project require a very tight schedule that will significantly increase the cost of the work. If there is nothing preventing the Government from extending the project completion date, it should consider extending the 2019 work window to October 30th and adding another year to the project.

The Fixed Completion date will not be changed

11/1/17

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X I’m inquiring if the Rumble Strip Grooves will be in Portland Cement Concrete or Hot Mix Asphalt. Please Advise. it will be on existing asphalt pavement.

11/6/2017

6 x

The turnout at STA 681+12 on Bald Mountain Access Road is noted as a permanent turnout on Sheet D.19 but listed as a temporary turnout on E.2. Which one is it supposed to be?

The turnout at STA 681+12 is a temporary turnout. Sheet D.19 will be modified and included in an Amendment.

11/7/2019

7 x Could the bid date be moved two week to November 30th?

The Bid Opening Date will not be changed.

11/7/2019

8 x

Are the rock bolts line item A0600 meant for the draped rockfall protection netting anchors or is it a separate item?

Where are these located within the project?

Dimensions, size, length, hole diameter, and grout requirements"1 or 2 stage".

Item A0600 Rock Bolt was not intended to be included with this project. An amendment to the contract will be issued deleting this item of work.

11/15/2017

9 x

Item # 260‐Watering for Dust Control‐ Will all watering efforts, specifically watering for compaction purposes for backfill and aggregate base placement, be paid under this line item?

No, this item is for dust control only. 11/15/2017

10 x

With the majority of the culvert construction actually occurring above the OHW level, will construction of these be allowed outside the in‐ water work window as long as we are above the

OHW?

Yes 11/15/2017

11 x Is it up to the contractor to figure the quantity of trees to log and deck?

Yes, according to the contract requirements.

11/15/2017

12 x

What will be required at Dovre disposal site if we elect to not use this location? Will rocking still be required? And will we be required to take the 800 cy of material stated in section 622 to this location and if so, what work is required to do so?

An amendment will be issued to clarify Dover disposal and Section 622

11/15/2017

13 x

Can we upsize the gauge of welded wire in the baskets and eliminate the weatherization requirement?

No, weatherization is required. 11/15/2017