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20Q1114 Questions and Answers 200903

1. Can we obtain photos of the areas?

A: Added to download in SAM.

2. Which areas on the SOW relate to which areas on the Map?

A: Moving South to north, area 1 is south end, middle is area 2, and the north area is area 3.

3. Are we able to utilize excavators, bulldozers, or skid steers with a mulcher attachment?

A: Yes, however all ruts and holes created must be filled in to prevent ponding and erosion.

Area must be graded/landscaped to allow proper drainage and reseeded with Kentucky 31.

Mulch must be raked, hauled off, and removed from the base.

4. Can we set up a mulcher near the tree areas?

A: As long as any damage to the ground is repaired and all mulch is raked and removed.

See Answer #2.

5. What damage, if any, would mulching this area do to the grounds? Is it acceptable?

A: Cleaning and raking of all mulch shall to be done. Damage from the mulching machine that may be caused to the ground will need to be repaired and seeded. See Answer #3.

6. Are we able to dig out the stumps instead of grinding them down?

A: Yes. The hole from stump removal must be filled in and seeded to prevent ponding and erosion. See Answer #3.

7. Do we need a dig permit for the digging/grinding of stumps?

A: Excavation of more than 6 inches requires an AF103, Work Clearance Request (Dig Permit). If you are grinding stumps, then no; if stumps are dug out and earth moved, then yes.

8. Will entomology allow the spraying of Tordon 22k or RTU this close to the water (on the banks of the small river)?

A: No chemical use will be allow, please remove the trees and shrubs and grind stumps to 6” below grade, backfill, and seed. See Answer #3.

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9. What will be the hours of operation for our company?

A: Contractors will have access to Whiteman AFB 24/7. Large vehicle/equipment should use the installation Lemay Gate that can accommodate them Monday through Friday 0600-1800.

10. Can we get a utility map for the work area?

A: Yes, once the contract is awarded, 509 CES will provide a map.

11. Will you be providing an area for us to park equipment?

A: Yes, laydown areas for equipment, stockpiles of materials, and personnel staging areas will be identified after awarded.

12. Will we need a permit for the porta potty? Also where will the location be for the porta potty?

A: We do not have requirements/permit requirements for contractor provided porta-potties.

Porta-potty locations will be located in areas that do not disrupt aircraft operations nor vehicle traffic on base roads and will be coordinated after awarded.

13. Are we going to need special inspections for the equipment? We have State and DOT Inspections.

A: No special inspections are required for Whiteman AFB. Personnel and equipment will be inspected for security concerns coming onto the installation.

14. What will be the max number of page's we will be able to submit on this Solicitation?

The FAR and DFAR is 55 pages alone.

A: See solicitation document (combo) for details on Offeror’s submissions. Clauses will be included with the contract and provided to the Government at that time.

15. May we get some clarification as to whether or not the blue circled areas (on the attached image) are going to be included in the statement of work like we discussed at the site view?

A: Only the areas identified in red with the verbiage provided in the Statement of Work.

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