B08 - Railroad Cross ties Solicitation Questions and Answers.pdf

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Hardwood Railroad Cross-ties
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W912EQ20T0026
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a federal solicitation for railroad crossties. The Memphis District USACE is seeking the acquisition of 54,000 new oak and durable mixed hardwood crossties, measuring 7 inches by 9 inches by 8 feet 6 inches, that are borate/creosote dual pressure treated and have end plating. The ties must meet AREMA Chapter 30, Part 3 specifications and will be delivered by barge or truck to 10325 Richardson Landing in Drummonds, TN by April 2021. The supplier will be responsible for unloading and stacking the ties at the delivery location and must provide the necessary equipment to do so.

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Has USACE considered using #1 relay ties instead?

Ties must be new as specified in advertisement.

Is rail delivery an option (is a rail spur present at the location?)

No railway at delivery site.

There are two delivery addresses listed, 167 N. Main Street in Memphis and 10325 Richardson Landing in Drummond, TN. Which address is the destination for the railroad ties?

Drummond, TN

Would you please clarify who will be responsible for the unloading and stacking of the 54,000 ties, per solicitation W912EQ20T0026, clause C006 - SHIPPING/DELIVERY/SETUP? If the responsibility of the supplier, we will we also be responsible to provide the equipment?

Supplier is responsible for unloading and stacking and providing equipment for this action.

Secondly, is there a planned delivery period for these ties?

Preferred delivery is before April 2021. Anything after the contractor will be on site and possibly casting

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