Trail Bridges Supply for Chugach National Forest

Question:
The addenda looks like we will need to unload the bridge stuff ourselves. Can you clarify on what you meant when they say deliver to the 2 locations.

Answer:
We have 4,000lb capacity forklifts at the delivery sites that can be used to unload the bridge.

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Question:
A concern is the width and how that affects lateral vibration. The USFS Trail Bridge Specifications - 964.00.02-5 Engineering Requirements and the AASHTO LRFD Guide Specifications for Design of Pedestrian Bridges, Section 6 say: Vibration - The fundamental frequency of the pedestrian bridge without live load shall be greater than 3.0 hertz in the vertical direction and 1.3 hertz in the lateral direction for steel bridges.

Answer:
We will waive the vibration requirement per the AASHTO manual.Question:
Any idea what load you can handle with the helicopter, or will you order the helicopter according to what the sections weigh?

Question:
Any idea what load you can handle with the helicopter, or will you order the helicopter according to what the sections weigh?
Answer: 4,000lbs
The solicitation has this direction:
Fabrication and Delivery
Packages are to be palletized and separated by bridge, so that each bridge can be transported again separately upon delivery without repackaging. The weight of each pallet shall not exceed 4000 pounds. Furnish and install blocking at the delivery site such that all components are supported at least eight inches off the ground. Pallets to be organized so they can be unloaded with a forklift. Mark all packages and loose pieces identifying bridge name according to the Schedule of Items. (e.g., Lower Ingram or Falls)

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(SUPPLY ONLY) This work consists of engineering design, fabrication, and delivery for trail bridges over Falls Creek and Lower Ingram Creek on the Iditarod National Historic Trail, located on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska's South Central region. These specifications are for design of a fully engineered clear span bridges and shall be regarded as minimum standards for design and construction. Work includes superstructure and substructure design. Fabrication of the substructure and
installation of the bridge is not included in this contract..