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EAST BRANCH MISCELLANEOUS DAM AREA IMPROVEMENTS

W911WN-09-B-0017

1. At pre-bid it was stated that Gov't will furnish a dollar amount to be used in the contractor's bid for 0001AE.

A1. The amount was included with Amendment 0001.

2. Can the Gov't provide a drawing or "Sketch" for the intended scope of work associated with Bid Item 0001AD? General view of the area?

A2. The applicable sketches were included with Amendment 0001 and revised by Amendment 0002.

3. Drawing C-1006 - Plan view indicates 2'-0" R-3 stone shoulder. Assume this is typo error and stone is to be R-4. Can government clarify?

A3. This is a typo error. Stone shoulder is R-4 stone. The drawing has been corrected by Amendment 0002.

4. Drawing C-5008

4a. Under Excavation & Sub-grade - Note # 4 states base course shall be # 57 stone compacted to 95% maximum density. Is this correct?

A4a. Yes, that is correct.

4b. Note #5 states filter fabric installed between elevations 1611 and 1612. Since fabric is not shown on drawing for what distance required?

A4b. Approximately 200 LF of filter fabric will be required.

4c. Under Existing Ramp Edge Repair - Note # 2 states fill voids with R-4. However no quantity for bidding purposes (Max. Quantity) is given. Can the government provide a bid quantity?

A4c. The existing voids are small, and the quantity is anticipated to be minimal.

5. Drawing C-1009 - States Joint Resealing work shown will be an awardable option. Is this correct?

A5. No. The awardable option designation was removed from the drawings by Amendment 0001.

6. Drawing C-1010 6a. Note # 1 states joints above EL 1523.0 while other notes on this drawing state above pool elevation. We assume all work will be above pool elevation. Is this correct?

A6a. Work is to be done above pool elevation. EL 1523.0 is the approximate normal pool elevation in the stilling basin.

6b. Note # 3 states that sealant is to be applied in a dry environment. Existing conditions from the site visit seem to indicate a nature groundwater flow across this area exists. Can the government provide information to clarify? Contractor assumes the concrete will be at least damp.

A6b. Amendment 0001 added a requirement for the Contractor to be responsible for diverting the surface flow to permit performing the work in the dry.

7. Drawing C-4011 - Ramp elevation indicates post will be at comers of CJ' s is this correct? Plan view indicates handrail extends to edge but elevations view depicts a different general arrangement. Please clarify. Elev. View has dimensions (1 '-3" + 1'-3" + 21'2" Rail = 321'2") however, the left side indicates 3' or 36". Please clarify fabrications.

A7. Drawing AO38b_312_C-4011-A has been amended by Amendment 0002 to show the correct placement of the posts and handrail length. The dimensions have been corrected as well.

8. Existing diesel fuel tank for emergency generator (1,500 gallons) is stated to be removed. No reference in specs is provided regarding Pennsylvania Code Title 25 Environmental Protection: Chapter 245 Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program. By the size and contents of this AST, this tank should require registration, removal notification and certification of personnel working on this system. Can the government please clarify? Regulatory excerpts are attached. (Total 4 Pages)

A8. A reference to the Pennsylvania Code has been added to Section 33 56 13, paragraph 1.1 to address removal of the existing tank and installation of the new tank. A requirement has also been added for PA DEP certified individual for removal and installation.

9. Floating Boat Dock - Section 35 51 15 Spec 1.2 System Description States "The Units shall be connected in the configuration shown". Shown where? Can the gov't at least provide a "Sketch" of the intended plan view configuration?

A9. A plan view of the boat dock is located on drawing AO38b_203_G-0002-A.

10. Section 01 5720.00 10, spec 3.3.2 Wet Lands States "The Protection of Wetlands shown on the Drawings....." The drawings Do Not indicate wetlands. However, No drawings have been provided for a high potential wetland area associated with the electrical work for the gage house. Can the gov't please confirm no wetlands are in this work zone or contractors work limits.

A10. The references to wetlands being shown have been deleted by Amendment 0002. The remainder of the paragraph will be left to address any wetlands that may be encountered.

11. Section 01 22 00.00 10 page 5 Indicates payment for boat dock is 0002 AD. However, this item is not provided in the bid schedule.

A11. The item was added by Amendment 0001.

12. Plans (Sketch) shows using 1/10 copper Tri-plex from meter pool to gage house "not available" 1/10 Al. is available. Can this be used?

A12. 1/0 copper is available. One possible supplier is Service Wire Company.

13. Any information on Heater?

A13. The sketch has been revised by Amendment 0002 to show 3KW/240V/1PH QMARK type MUH or equal.