Questions_Set_4.doc

Questions Set 4:

1.

Will employees be provided post access for the duration of the project to avoid going through security every day?

ANSWER: Yes.

2.

As far as equipment and material deliveries, I am concerned about concrete deliveries as time is critical for the delivery, will there be a dedicated gate for critical deliveries?

ANSWER: No.

3.

Will any grading be required to level both locations?

ANSWER: No.

4.

Is there a predetermined location on post do dispose of spoils, can the spoils be lost adjacent to the locations, or do spoils need to be removed from the facility to a local dump site?

ANSWER: On Site

5.

In the scope of work section "1.4.5, reads When open each vehicle gate will have a gate keeper device and 1 drop rod device per opening when gates are closed" typically this is accomplished with the use of a concrete approach or concrete pad, the drawings do not clearly identify how much concrete curb or slab needs to be installed, please clarify if the curb is the entire run of the fence or only at the vehicle gates, also the drawings

(3 of 3) the drop rod foundation detail shows paved surface and PC

Concrete please provide a section or this as well as the area of SF required.

ANSWER: No Paved area only the 6 inch diameter footing is required.

6.

Is it possible to post photos of both areas on the FOB site?

ANSWER: YES.

7.

Is it a possibility that only one section of the fence will be awarded or will both sections definitively be awarded under this solicitation?

ANSWER: TS33 will be awarded and TS23 is an option that may be exercised.

8. What is minimum post and top rail thickness? DQ-40, DQ-60, etc.

ANSWER: Use typical industry standards. Government specifies only outside diameter.

9. What is galvanizing specification? Type and thickness for wire and posts.

ANSWER: Typical industry standard.

10. Please verify that the fence ties will need to be "9ga steel"

ANSWER: Yes. Ties must be 9ga or larger.

11. Will "straight ties" be accepted or will "twist ties" be required like the detail shows?

ANSWER: Twist ties only.

12. Will the "clamp-type" grounding rod system will be accepted?

ANSWER: Hydraulic pressure applied-clamp type will be acceptable on the ground rod.