Fence Solicitations Q_A UPDATED 25AUG2020_Answered.xlsx

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Fence Replacement at CJAGMTC
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This document contains a solicitation for fence replacement services at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center in Ravenna, Ohio. The scope of work involves removing approximately 6,175 linear feet of existing perimeter security fence and replacing it with a new fence that meets current military standards. Alternate options are provided to replace additional sections of fence beyond the base bid quantity. Services include clearing and grubbing a 10-foot area outside the new fence line, installing a temporary fence for security, grading the work area, and reseeding all disturbed areas. All replacement fencing must be installed accordance with Standard Drawing FE6 and UFC 4-022-03, including necessary gates, culverts and drainage components. Questions from potential offerors are addressed in a separate Excel file. The solicitation was issued by the Department of the Army Ohio Army National Guard, with responses due at a site drop box by August 31, 2020.

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NumberQuestionsAnswers
1Can the bid be submitted via e-mail?No - bids are to be put in the drop box at the bid opening
2If so, What is the email address for submission?Bid opening will be August 31st under the solar canopy on CJAGMTC - across from where we met for the site visit.
3Is attached PDF format acceptable for bid submission?Use the bid form that is included in the solicitation
4Is the fence Selvage knuckle on top twist on bottom?Per section Article 4.1 a iv the top and bottom selvage shall twist
5Is the fence grounding required at every end and terminal post?Fence grounding is normally required if within 16 feet of a power source or 20 feet of a power line. Contractor shall assume that the grounding will be required in 15 locations for lighting and power considerations. Locations shall be coordinated with OHARNG.
6Is there specific gate hardware required other than non-removable hinges?Contractor shall also provide lockable latching mechanisms to be approved by the OHARNG.
7Are there any specifics on temporary fence?Temporary fence shall be 6 foot high chain link.
8What is considered secure?No openings in the fence that would be passable by a large animal or human.
9Can you give us more detail on the clearing specifications for this project? Are we to trim that trees that are not being cut down in order to install the new fence? If so, how far up are we allowed to trim and how many will this entail? Are we clearing on all alternatives or only the base bid?Per SOW section Article 2.1.1 the contractor is to clear and grub a 10' area out side the fence. This shall include a 40' high area for an envelope over the fence.

-Trees that fall in the 10' by 40' envelope shall be trimmed.

-See answer above for height of 40'. It is unknown how many trees this will entail, however using the overall length of fence and the 10' clear zone there are approximately 5 acres of area to be cleared, trimmed and grubbed. Please see Environmental Procedures on how to properly dispose of clearing debris.

-Clearing is assumed on all sections and prorated amount shall be applied to each alternate/option.

10Drawings and specifications call for 3 strands of barb wire, however existing fence is 6 strands. Does the government want 3 or 6 strands?3 strands per the standard drawing
11Fence fabric calls for #9 ga galvanized wire, but is 1.2 oz or 2.0 oz required?Use 2.0 oz galvinization
12Written specs call for 5/16 in truss rods and drawing shows 3/8 in truss rod. Which would you like?Use 3/8 truss rods.
13Upon review of the pricing/cost schedule it appears there is a pricing schedule on page 5 of the solicitation as well as the attached document. Is there a preference on which pricing schedule we should use? Our intent is to submit the completed SF1442 as our response.Either form is acceptable.
14When will the site visit attendees be published?Yes. The list will be issued by Addendum
1515 locations for grounding specification is that just for Base Bid?Yes. The cost is to be included in the base bid. Locations will be determined by OHARNG
16Gate replacement. The existing gates to be replaced have a cable system. Will we need to install a new cable system with the new gates?Not sure what is meant by cable system, if the contractor is referencing the bracing and ties, these can be truss rods per the Standard drawing.
17How do we address the new fence installation position where the grade falls away from the fence line?Grade and depth of posts shall be adequate to secure the fence from undermining.
18The fence post specifications call for 1.9” od line post and 2.375” od terminal post for the new fence. Is this correct?Specifications are a minimum dimension. A larger dimension may be used if more readily available and provides an adequate section. Substitution will need to be submitted and approved.
19Fence post hole diameter and depth?Per the standard drawing the diameter is 10" and depth is 3'-4".

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