Amendment 0002 PPI Response.pdf

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Is parking available?

Is grading required?

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The site currently some debris and plate steel laying around which will need to be moved for installation. Will gov’t be cleaning the site or should it be included in the proposal?

Code 62 intends to clear loose materials and plate from the site. Fixed structures or containers will not be moved. A 2.5” bed of gravel is expected to be in place prior to the erection of the fence.

Will vehicles be allowed to park along one side of the road adjacent to the site during construction or will it be necessary to park in parking lots?

The contractor will be required to comply with

NSWCCD parking regulations. The Visitor

Center will arrange for special contractor parking, if required. Contractor personnel shall not park in numbered/reserved spaces, areas reserved for car pools, or other prohibited areas. No Contractor personnel shall be allowed to operate a privately owned vehicle on station other than for ingress and egress. See section 8.0

Please confirm no hazardous materials are expected to be encountered as part of this project, nor should hazardous materials be accounted for in this proposal.

This should be up to the

Contractor to confirm that they will not be using hazardous

Please confirm Fence to follow existing ground slope. Fence height to be

8’ above ground continuously.

The intent is for the fence to follow the ground.

a. Can the gov’t provide a depth of bedrock from surface, or should it be assumed bedrock can/will be encountered up to the surface?

a. There is no current information regarding the depth of bedrock from the surface (assume that it varies.

b. Is the type/hardness of rock known and if so, can/will that info be provided prior to bid?

b. There is no information regarding the type/hardness of the bedrock.

c. If the rock is confirmed to be hard, solid, and stable

(based on response to the previous question), can the bedrock be core drilled to a size slightly larger than the posts with posts set in epoxy/rockite or similar anchoring compound in lieu of removing rock 12”w x

3’ deep? In this scenario, concrete would still be poured from top of rock to existing grade.

c. There is no objection to core drilling into the bedrock and setting with an appropriate grout/epoxy, as long as the rock is indeed bedrock extending at least

6” around the post and extends down to 3 feet.

At the site visit, the group was shown a location to “Match”.

There are things about this fence that are different than what is required by the scope.

Privacy slats jump out as an example.

There are no slats required on the fence.

What is attachment 1?

Attachment 1 is the layout of the perimeter of the fence with the location of the gate shown.

What is happening under the metal plate that encroaches on the fence line?

The plates will be removed prior to the commencement of the fence installation. A 2.5 inch gravel/rock base is expected to be in place within the area contained within the perimeter of the fence prior to commencement of the fence installation.

Who is responsible for the removal debris currently on the site?

Debris presently at the site will be removed prior to the commencement of the fence installation. Debris generated by the Contractor shall be removed by the contractor.

The Contractor shall pick up solid wastes daily and place in covered containers which are regularly removed by the

Contractor from Government property. Prevent contamination of the site or other areas when handling and disposing of wastes. At project completion, the

Contractor shall conduct a final cleaning of all work areas prior to departure.

Is sediment control/tire washing/street sweeping required?

The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring sediment does not enter storm drains. The street should be in the same state upon completion of work as it was at the commencement of work, how this is accomplished is up to the contractor.

Is water and/or electricity available on site?

Utilities (i.e., power and water) will not be available at the onsite work location.

Therefore, the Contractor will be responsible for providing a power source to operate their equipment and water if necessary.

Who is providing the corners and gate location?

NSWCCD will mark the general location of the corner posts and gate location, Any request to move the posts should be made in writing and will be reviewed and adjudicated on a case by case basis.

Is parking available?

The contractor will be required to comply with

NSWCCD parking regulations.

The Visitor Center will arrange for special contractor parking, if required. Contractor personnel shall not park in numbered/reserved spaces, areas reserved for car pools, or other prohibited areas. No

Contractor personnel shall be allowed to operate a privately owned vehicle on station other than for ingress and egress. See section 8.0

What state do the grounds need to be left in?

Grounds should be left in the same condition as they were prior to the commencement of the fence installation. All debris and construction materials shall be removed, and equipment tracks shall be regraded.

Is grading required?

No. except to correct issues created during erection of the fence.

What is the maximum acceptable gap between the fence fabric and the ground?

The maximum gap will be no greater than 4”.

Is hammering rock acceptable under low-noise protocol?

Proper signage will be required in the area if noise levels exceed those allowable by OSHA.