080328 - Addendum 1 Contractor QnA.pdf

STATE OF COLORADO

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Purchasing and Contracts 6848 South Revere Parkway Centennial, Colorado 80112 Phone (720) 250-1542 Fax (720) 250-1579

ADDENDUM #1

PROJECT 080328

BID # IFB1 2027*0016

Buckley SFB Bldg 1000 Motor Pool Pavement Repairs

Questions received from Contractors that attended the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting:

1. Is the contractor responsible for any surveying or will all survey be completed by Farnsworth?

• The contractor is responsible for construction staking. An AutoCAD file of the survey and design will be provided to the contractor.

2. Are there any details regarding the fencing that will be installed?

• The fencing shall be removed, salvaged, and replaced in-kind per flag note #4 on

Sheet C-101.

3. Are there any specified manufacturers or materials to be used for the fence?

• See response to question #2.

4. Are there any details regarding the light poles and light poles and bases?

• The concrete light pole bases shall be 24” diameter; the top of the base shall be a minimum of 54” above finish grade. See attached detail.

5. Are there any specified manufacturers or materials to be used for the light poles?

• The light poles shall be salvaged and reset in-kind. See also response to question

#4.

6. Will the electrical for the light poles need to be reinstalled or can the contractor tie into the existing?

• Contractor shall tie into the existing underground electrical that feeds the existing light poles.

7. Can you confirm that there is only a one-year warranty on this project?

• Yes

8. Will there be any liquidated damage on this project?

• No

9. What is the substantial and final completion dates for this project?

• Final completion shall be 90-days after notice to proceed.

10. Please confirm there are no Davis Bacon wages on the project. This is projected to be over $500k and per State Project rules Prevailing wages would apply.

Jared Polis Governor

Major General Robert B. Davis The Adjutant General

• No Davis Bacon, No Prevailing Wages due to Federal funding involved.

11. Is there a striping specification for the layout/material (i.e., material type, (thermos, waterborne, acrylic, epoxy, etc.)?

• Yes, refer to specification Section 32 1216 paragraphs B and C.

12. Will demolished asphalt be taken to the Buckley Aggregate Yard, or will it have to be hauled off base?

• Off base

13. Will Buckley SFB be providing recycled concrete road base from the Aggregate Yard for the required pavement section?

• No

14. Will any excess dirt/spoils be taken to the airfield? Or must be hauled off base?

• Off base

15. Will there be any required phasing for this project? Or will contractors be able to complete all work in one phase to maximize efficiency?

• One phase to maximize efficiencies.

16. Sheet C-101, Flag Note 2 says to "RESET OR ADJUST GRADES AROUND LIGHT POLE

BASES, RE: GRADING PLAN" but C-103 Flag Note 1 calls for us to "REMOVE AND RESET

LIGHT POLE BASES IN-KIND TO MEET BURY DEPTH REQUIREMENTS AS NECESSARY

BASED ON THE NEW FINISHED GRADES." Should the contractor plan on removing and replacing the existing light pole bases?

• Yes. See also response to question #4.

17. Page 5 of the Advertisement for Bids, The Box link to place the bid form and required documents on bid day goes to a project that reads: IFB12025-0155 BSFB 1520 Classroom Reno. Please confirm this is the correct link.

Page 5 of the solicitation states An electronic copy of the sealed bid submittal is due September 03, 2026 and shall be received no later than 10:00 AM (MD/ST), and shall be submitted/accepted via Box.com. A single .pdf or zip file is preferred as described in the Information for Bidders (SBP-6.12). Please keep file names short and in line with the format below.

https://colorado.app.box.com/f/09ab5971539a444eb7dfaaea1802b46f

Format: CompanyName_IFB1 2027-0016 BSFB Pavement Repairs

18. Flag note 1 on C-103 identified which light pole bases are to be “reset” to match existing grades. Are existing light pole pre-cast concrete? What are diameter and depths of existing light poles?

• Existing concrete light pole bases shall be removed and replaced with new concrete light pole bases. As-builts are not available for the existing concrete light pole bases. See also response to question #4.

19. Construction Note 4 on C-103. Please show areas that are to receive revegetation and provide approved seed mixture(s).

• Any area within the native disturbed limits that will not be covered by an impermeable material will need re-vegetation. The seed mix document for Buckley is attached. Refer also to General Note #9 on Sheet C-001.

https://usg01.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcolorado.app.box.com%2Ff%2F09ab5971539a444eb7dfaaea1802b46f&data=05%7C02%7Cjumbud.f.neomatt.nfg%40army.mil%7Cebc4d8260f1145ad2f6808df02ed1979%7Cfae6d70f954b481192b60530d6f84c43%7C0%7C0%7C639232889914459389%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4EFNWVptwhiLFWc4bmsTyM%2FTqJRKReDuGE5FaL7XXjQ%3D&reserved=0

20. Construction Note 3 on C-103 and Specification 329200 1.1.B. Please provide BAFB Facilities Excellence Plan.

• The Buckley CES will be able to provide the Buckley AFB 2015 Facilities Excellence Plan (FEP). Buckley IFS is attached.

21. Reference C-101, Flag Note 4. Please provide specification or description of intended new chain link replacement fencing, including information on any new man-gate that is required and any hardware required. Also advise if barbed wire is intended on top of new fencing.

• Remove, salvage, and replace existing fencing in-kind as per flag note #4 on Sheet C-101. Contractor shall submit shop drawings for review as per flag note #4 on Sheet C-101.

22. Reference C-101, Flag Note 5. What is the assumed thickness of the concrete pad that is to be removed? Is it reinforced with rebar?

• Contractor shall assume the existing concrete pad to be removed is 8-inches thick with steel reinforcement.

23. The geotech discusses "likelihood" of geo-grid and/or crushed agg. below the agg. base, please confirm we are only to price per Details 1&2 / C-500 at this time.

• Price per Details #1 & #2 on Sheet C-500.

24. Can water from the existing hydrant be used for construction water in accordance with

Article 21.1 of the Project Manual?

• Buckley requires the contractor to install a meter and pay for it.

25. Please confirm this project is subject to Davis-Bacon or other prevailing wage requirements and provide the prevailing wage determination sheet that is applicable to this project.

• No Davis Bacon, No Prevailing Wages due to Federal funding involved.

26. Please confirm this project is exempt from Local sales and use taxes. Item 5 in

Information for Bidders notes project is exempt from Federal and State, but does not specify local taxes.

• No on Federal and State. The business would need to inquire if any local taxes would prevail.

27. Please advise if a winter HMA admixture to assist with winter paving operations is acceptable, considering the end product still meets all other required specifications.

• Refer to specification Section 32 1216 paragraph’s A and B for HMA requirements.

28. Due to the smaller size of this project, please confirm Office Facilities for the use of the

Architect/Engineer, representatives of the Principal Representative and State Buildings Program can be waived. Reference Article 23.1 (page 27) of the Project Manual.

• Yes, this can be waived.

29. In the Project Manual, the list of bid forms required for submittal calls for Bid Bond (SBP-

6.14), but the form provided is SBP-6.13. Please confirm that SBP-6.13 is to be used.

• Yes, SBP-6.13 shall be used

30. In the Project Manual, the list of bid forms required for submittal calls for Unit Pricing (SBP-6.133), but the form provided is SBP-6.131. Please confirm that SBP-6.131 is to be used.

• No, No Unit pricing is required for this advertisement

31. In the Bid Alternates form, A.A.1 is an alternate for Asphalt Pavement. This alternate will very likely be a deductive one. Please confirm the format that we should price this alternate, should this be a negative number?

• Yes, it is a deductive alternate and will be a negative number. See attached updated bid alternate form SBP 6.131.

32. In the Bid Alternates form, D.A.1 shows a deductive alternate for Concrete Pavement. Concrete Pavement is the material type for the base bid, what is the deductive alternate called out referring to?

• See response to question #31.

33. Please confirm that there are no unit prices requested.

• Correct.

34. Is this project prevailing wage? If yes, please provide the wage decision.

• No prevailing wage

35. Are there any work hour restrictions?

• Working hours : Tuesday – Friday 6:00 Am-4:30 PM

36. During Site Walk the Parking Light pole bases were discussed being raised. Is there an additional detail for the light pole bases?

• Yes, see response to question #4.

37. If the Light poles are to be removed and raised then new wire will need to pulled, and distance of wire can change the cost of this tremendously. Are there any as-builts of the light poles and underground electrical?

• There are not available as-builts of the light poles and underground electrical. See also response to question #4.

• The contractor should extend the existing electrical conduits and conductors as required to maintain power to the existing pole-mounted lighting fixtures to be reinstalled on the new pole bases. Pull boxes shall be added as necessary at the existing light locations, with new conduit extend through the new concrete pole base. Alternatively, the Contractor may extend the existing conduit through the new pole bases and install new conductors from light to light. The Contractor shall inspect and verify the condition and code compliance of the existing wiring and conduit systems prior to reuse.

• If existing conduits, conductors, pull boxes, wiring, or associated components are damaged by the contractor during construction, the contractor should repair or replace the damaged components as necessary to provide a complete, operational, and code-compliant installation at no additional cost to the owner.

38. Will The vehicles and containers be removed from the site prior to constructions starting?

• Yes

39. Will any permits be required? Who is applying for the permits? Who Pays the Fees associated with permitting?

• Any disturbed area exceeding 1-acre, including any stockpile or laydown, will need an EPA NPDES Permit.

• The contractor applies for the EPA NPDES Permit Notice of Intent and is responsible for the termination of the permit after 70% stabilization reached

• Currently EPA is not requiring fees to apply for or terminate a NPDES permits

• No state stormwater permits are required for Buckly, only federal.

• The NPDES permit needs to be acquired at least 14 days before any construction activities

40. Who is responsible for materials testing?

• AEC West – Third Party Consultant would be hired by DMVA

41. Are there any Stormwater requirements or reporting requirements that are specific to the Buckley SF Base?

• Buckley SFB follows EPA NPDES requirements.

• An EPA NDPES Stormwater Permit will require the development of a SWPPP

(Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan).

• The NPDES Permit is under the control and responsibility of the contractor until

Notice of Termination is completed by EPA.

• The SWPPP requires contractor inspections every 7 days during active construction and 30 days during stabilization phase. The permitted area will need contractor inspections until re-vegetation reaches 70% of surrounding area. All inspections by contractor need to be accessible by Buckley CES and G9 Environmental Branch.

• In addition to the re-vegetation, The SWPPP requires perimeter and site sediment controls, storm drain inlet protections, controls of any pollutants that may enter storm drain or watershed, vehicle/equipment washing controls, vehicle tracking measures, guidelines for any hazardous material/waste, concrete washout area, historic and endangered species, among others

• To apply for an EPA Notice of Intent, the contractor will need to work with Buckley CES to acquire information for ESA. List of endangered species or historical preservation areas will be available through Buckley CES. Contractor will need to upload a copy of the site map and a copy of the CES ESA to obtain the permit.

• A copy of the permit and SWPPP needs to be sent to Buckley CES and G9 Environmental.

• Buckley CES will inspect the site on a monthly basis during construction and every 45 days during the stabilization phase.

• The NPDES Permit cannot be terminated until Buckley CES signs off on stabilization. The permit is under contractor control until the notice of termination is completed by EPA

• Permit, inspections and SWPPP is required to be kept for 3 years post Notice of Termination.

42. Are there any mandatory sub-contractors for this project?

• No

43. Please provide a striping plan for the new paved areas.

• A striping plan will be provided to the selected contractor. For bidding purposes, assume to re-stripe the new parking lot the same as existing.

44. Will Any access need to be maintained for any operations/personnel/equipment?

• Yes, Forms will be provided prior to start

45. Will Seeding of area be required? What seed mix is required?

• Re-vegetation is required for any disturbed area that is not covered by an impermeable surface.

• Attached is the current seed mix for Buckley.

• Refer also to General Note #9 on Sheet C-001

46. Is a fence Detail available for the Remove and replace note 4 on page C101?

• See response to question #21.

47. What is the stormwater permit handoff procedure post Substantial completion? Will the Owner take over the stormwater permit? Can you provide us with the Buckley AFB 2015 Facilities Excellence Plan (FEP)?

• The NPDES Permit is under the control and responsibility of the contractor until Notice of Termination is completed by EPA.

• The NPDES permit cannot be terminated until site reaches 70% of surrounding area.

• The Buckley CES will be able to provide the Buckley AFB 2015 Facilities Excellence

Plan (FEP). Buckley IFS is attached.

• The contractor is responsible for the management of re-vegetated areas until Notice of Intent is acquired. This includes weed control and mowing. Contractor needs to work with Buckly CES on permittable applications of any weed control

48. Does the Closeout with 12 Months of vegetation establishment with compliance to the FEP require a certain percentage of growth? Is temp irrigation water required? Will the fire hydrant on site be available for use of temp watering if necessary?

• Buckley CES has an IFS for vegetation requirements and will provide an FEP

• Contractors will need permission from Buckley CES to tap into any fire hydrants

• Temporary irrigation is not required but is highly recommended due to the arid conditions of area.

• Area must reach 70% vegetation of surrounding area. Contractor is responsible until area reaches this level of stabilization.

• Refer also to General Note #9 on Sheet C-001.

49. Will the on-site fire hydrant be available for construction water? Is there a fee schedule for the construction water and meter/backflow? Will the owner pay these fees or is this by contractor?

• Buckley requires the contractor to install a meter and pay for it.

50. Is the Rebar for concrete to be epoxy coated?

• Yes.

51. Will the gate/fence at the entrance of the Motor Pool need to be removed and replaced?

• No. The gate and fence shall be protected and remain intact. The concrete pavement shall be placed up to the existing fence post foundations.

52. Does the Buy Clean Colorado Act Require the contractor to track the recycling of Demoed/Removed materials (like asphalt and concrete)?

• Yes.

Updates from Pre-Bid Meeting Bid Opening enter Conf Line 720-250-4000 Ext: 1457#

Attachments:

Addendum #1 080328 updated Bid Alternate BAFB IFS Revegetation Information BAFB Seed Mixes 201 Lighting Pole Foundation Detail Pre-Bid Sign in Sheet

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