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Questions and Answers Dated January 21, 2010

1. Per Bid Walk conversations with Mr. Serafini , on 1/20/2010, all handrails and catwalk areas are to be prepared and coated with the same coating as the tanks. Please confirm and/or clarify.

Catwalks covering each tank opening on top will be coated the same as the tanks. No other catwalks, handrails, or chains require coating.

2. Is the standard requirement for Quality Control Manager, certification etc., in force on this contract for USACE?

Yes, proper training.

3. Can the QCM also be the Safety person?

Yes, they can be the same person

4. Do current Davis Bacon wage rates for Mendocino county apply to this contract?

YES Davis Bacon wage rates for Mendocino county will apply to this contract

5. It is our assumption that the Sewer Plant operator will shut down and drain one tank at a time prior to work beginning. Please confirm and/or clarify.

Yes that’s correct. The Project Plant Operator will shut down and drain one tank at a time, leaving the other in operation.

6. What type of coating currently exists on the tanks and handrails?

Existing original thank coatings from installation in the 1970's. Handrails not include in this bid.

7. Can we obtain an as-built drawing on the tanks?

NO

8. Is the Due Date for proposals still the Close Of Business, 5:00pm, Monday the 25th?

Quotation Due Date: Monday January 25, 2009 @ 11:00am PST

8. Are the restroom facilities at the site available for our crews?

No, the onsite restroom facilities are not available for your crews. Contractor will need to furnish its own restroom facilities.