Amend_1_-_Attach_1_-_answers_to_questions_on_F15PS01028.pdf

Amendment 1 Title: Construct Pond Fence at Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Kihei HI (Maui County) Solicitation No. F15PS01028

Answers to questions:

1) Question - Under section 3, Part 2, F it says "Refuge staff will mow and flag the footprint of the final alignment prior to fence construction" does this mean Refuge staff will mow and clear the entire fence line to be constructed?

Could you please clarify?

Answer - A portion of the fence construction is on the eastern boundary where the fire break construction is ongoing. Weeds and kiawe are growing on earlier phases and refuge staff will mow and flag where necessary.

2) Question - Do the gates need to be constructed out of aluminum?

Answer - The contractor can substitute materials upon agreement by the refuge.

3) Question - How many Gates Per phase?

Answer - It is anticipated that there will be up to three gates in phase 1A, none in phase 1 and phase 2.

4) Question - Will any of the fence run on the fire break? If so how long?

Answer - The fence will run on constructed fire break on the east boundary. To date, this amounts to approximately 4000 ft.