Questions_and_Answers.docx

Questions and Answers #1

1. What size and length of poles do you want us to install.

Answer : The size of our current poles are class 4 and the length is 40 ft.

2. If we cannot find class 4 poles will class 3 which are one size larger in diameter work.

Answer : Yes we can go larger not smaller.

3. Do you want a class 3 pole on the dead ends and angle poles (5) total.

Answer : Yes

4. Is the power line going to be de-energized.

Answer : Yes

5. Can we put the new pole in the existing hole.

Answer : Yes

6. Do you want to add an anchor to pole #12 on the map ( it is an angle pole and only has one small anchor now) Answer : Yes industry standards have changed since these poles were installed.

7. There is an old line not in use ( cut at both ends ) do you want it removed permanently.

Answer : Yes

8. Question 8. When the electric line is removed that is no longer in use from pole 4 to pole 3, bell insulators will need to be installed where line is cut do you want us to figure that in the bid.

Answer : Yes it must meet industry standards.

9. Can the new poles be placed in the same holes as the existing poles?

Answer: Yes

10. Is all existing hardware, including arrestors, to be reused?

Answer: Yes

11. Is there a class and length spec. on new poles or are they to be replaced to match existing size and length?

Answer: Match existing size and length if possible, if not Class 3 same length.

12. Should poles 6, 12, and 21 be upsized to class 1?

Answer: No, existing size and length if possible, if not Class 3 same length.

13. Is the pole South of #12 is to be removed?

Answer: The pole West Southwest of #12 is to be removed.

14. Can the abandoned feeder line and conduit be demolished at pole 21?

Answer: Yes conduit and/or feeder lines no longer in use can be removed.

15. Can pole 20 be relocated Southwest of its current location?

Answer: No

16. If pole 20 can not be relocated, can it be lengthened at its current location?

Answer: Yes

17. Will the access road to the spillway be closed during construction in that area?

Answer: Yes

18. Is the conduit to be demolished on pole 5?

Answer: Yes

19. Is the contractor responsible for grubbing / trimming trees?

Answer: Yes

20. If 7 is yes, is there specifications for tree trimming / grubbing?

Answer: Approval will be needed from Lake Office prior to trimming trees.

21. Can ground repairs be made by backfilling ruts and seeding the disturbed area or will sod be required?

Answer: Backfilling and seeding, where area can be mowed.

22. What grass variety of seed / sod is required?

Answer: Bermuda

23. What is the required time for a price guarantee for the proposal?

Answer: 60 days

24. What is the deadline for RFI’s?

Answer: 11 April 2019 NLT 1400 CST