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Questions and Answers FA6606-11-T-0001

Q: Delineation worksheets (scope item 2): will both federal (Army

Corps) and state worksheets (for Bordering Vegetated Wetlands) be required or just one of these?

A: Both. USACE to show all 3 criteria are met for wetlands meeting its requirements.

Per Ludlow Conservation commission regulations:

In order for the Commission to approve a wetland delineation, an Appendix G form (from the manual Delineating Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Under the

Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act) shall be required. Appendix G must be provided and signed by the individual who performed the delineation.

Q: If just one, which - federal or state?

A: Not applicable.

Q: Should we assume the permit application per scope item 3 is Notice of Intent (not an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Delineation)?

A: Yes, NOI for VMP Q: Is there an existing vegetation management plan, which is typical requirement for airstrip maintenance?

A: Yes, it will be updated slightly.

Q: If so can the vegetation management plan be made available to the successful respondent?

A: Yes.

Q: If there is not an existing vegetation management plan should respondents assume one will have to be developed as part of the scope (per scope item 3)?

A: Not applicable.

Q: Has access to properties not owned by the AFB been obtained?

A: Yes

Q: Will shapefiles of existing wetland boundaries be available?

A: Yes

Q: What data sheets should be used to document wetland boundaries (ACOE and/or MA)?

A: Both

Q: Will the contractor be required to determine ILSF with volume calcs?

A: Yes, as applicable.

Q: Will it be possible to get temporary security passes issued?

A: Yes, if the person applying for the pass is not deemed to be a security risk/have outstanding warrants, etc.