RR Questions and Answers.docx

Question 1:

0001AC Clearing of Timber, 10 Acres. We would respectfully request a clarification concerning the measurement of an acre of clearing of Timber. Clarification of how many big and how many small trees will be in this acre. The way this is written there is no way to determine the amount of trees to clear in the acre of measure.

Answer 1: Clearing of timber applies to the ROW of the railroad and extends 50-feet either side of centerline of track. The tree make-up should be indicative of that found along the Fort Campbell rail system.

Question 2:

0018AB Reconditioning of Ballast 600 TF Section 02450 PARA 3.2.5. We would respectfully request the removal of this bid item as this is a main line type of operation, this takes a huge machine that no contractor has the capabilities to operate, rent, or lease for this project. The cost is very large to mobilize this type machine.

Answer 2:

Item needs to remain. Reference specification as to work included in Reconditioning of Existing Ballast. Methods to accomplish task can vary and does not have to be an apparatus that accomplishes it all.

Question 3:

0015BI Furnish and Install Turnout Section 20450 PARA 2.8 We would like a clarification of what all is included in this bid item.

Answer 3: Turnout can be replaced with individual items already on the price list.

Question 4:

0016AC Straighten Skewed Ties, Section 20450, PARA 3.10.4.4 The definition in the specifications says Replacement of Skewed Ties and to replace the ties as you would in tie replacement. We need a clarification on straightening or replacement in this item.

Answer 4: The intention is to replace the tie.

Question 5:

4048AI Stoplines and Pavement Markings. The definition in the specifications reads New And repainted pavement markings will be paid under the pricing schedule item Stoplines And pavement markings per each sign acceptably installed or replaced as per the Government specification. This needs to be per job or per foot of pavement markings.

Answer 5: This is 20 EA TOTAL – This includes 10 EA 24”x12’ stop bars and 10 EA railroad markings.

Question 6:

0016AC Straighten Skewed Ties, Section 20450, PARA 3.10.4.4 The definition in the specifications says Replacement of Skewed Ties and to replace the ties as you would in tie replacement. We need a clarification on straightening or replacement in this item.

Answer 6: The intention is to replace the tie.