Questions_and_Answers_Set_3.doc

Questions and Answers Set 3

1) Paragraph 1.3.1 and 1.4.1 states, “Contractor shall construct new FE-6 fence per the attached drawings and specifications.” No specification is given. UFC 4-022-03 is the standard for security fences and gates. Paragraph 2-2 (Chain link Fencing) further breaks this down into 2 types of fencing: Chain link fencing and Gate UFGS 32 31 13, and High Security Chain link fencing and Gate UFGS 32 31 13.53. Neither of these three documents are mentioned in the solicitation. Shall we use one of these for the fence specifications? Or is a different specification available?

ANSWER: Page 2 and 3 on the drawings are the specs.

2) Paragraph 1.14.2 of the solicitation states “appropriate signs designated by Fire, Safety and Security shall be provided by the Contractor and placed as indicated in work areas.” No requirements are described or set forth. Can you provide more specific details?

ANSWER: No specific signage is required at this time.

3) Paragraph 1.5.1 states SIAD Regulation 420-7 is an applicable document. Can this be provided?

ANSWER: See attached.

4) Paragraph 1.14.1 of the solicitation states all installation safety regulations shall be followed. Can this regulation be provided?

ANSWER: See Attached.

5) Paragraph 1.3.2 and 1.4.2 states “remove sage brush in fence path.” Is there a location on site where sage brush can be dumped after removal?

ANSWER: No.

6) Paragraph 1.3.2 and 1.4.2 states “remove sage brush in fence path.” Will a 4’ wide path meet this requirement?

ANSWER: Yes.

7) Paragraph 1.7.3 Operations and Maintenance Manual states, “provide 1 hard copy and 2 writable disks if applicable.” Is this applicable?

ANSWER: Yes.

8) Value Engineering 1: Drawings for TS23 sheet 1 shows Gate 2 and Gate 5 starting 510’6” from South Ash Rd. Drawing 2 states brace panels shall be provided when runs exceed 500 ft. Can Gate 2 and Gate 5 be placed 500’ from South ash Rd. This will remove 2 brace panels and save $4,000-$5,000.

ANSWER: Yes.

9) Value Engineering 2: Drawings for TS33 sheet 1 shows Gate 2 and Gate 5 starting 579’6” from LTS-N7. Drawing 2 states brace panels shall be provided when runs exceed 500 ft. Can Gate 2 and Gate 5 be placed 500’ from LTS-N7. This will remove 2 brace panels and save $4,000-$5,000.

ANSWER: Yes.

10) General Note 12 on the drawings states, “Construction site to be properly barricaded from incoming traffic.” Where are barricades to be placed? What is the POC opinion of proper?

ANSWER: Any location that could affect thru traffic flow.