Solicitation Question and Answers_KRMD Remote Docks 20240904.pdf

Solicitation Question & Answers 2 KRMD Remote Docks

Q1. CLIN 0002 - there is no specification for the pile jacket material. At what depth is the jacket required?

A1. Agreed, Specification 10.20.10 Pile Jackets was added in revised Specification.

Q2. CLIN 0005 - What size transition plate is required and how is it to be attached?

A2. The width of the transition plate is required to be at minimum of 36”. The transition plates should be fastened using bolts or anchoring system to the connecting dock system, as well as in alignment with manufacturers specification.

Q3. CLIN 0006 - What size floatation billets are required?

A3. Floatation Billets are currently installed are 6ft in length typically measuring 2ft, the contractor is mainly required to meet a similar freeboard of the entire dock system.

The contractor can also make a recommendation that would be equal or greater value.

Q4. CLIN 0007 - Calls for 220 lag screws - where do they go? What size is required?

A4. Lag Screws are needed to resecure dock structural beams. Additional info can be found on the Dock Inspection attachment, “02. Naha_Inspection Report”

Q5. CLIN 0011 - Bid Schedule calls for "120 LF", is that total length of new pipe to be installed? The gangway has (4) intermediate rails, 11" c-c , if you split those in half that leaves a 4.5" gap on either side, is that adequate? Does that mean there needs to be an additional pipe between each intermediate rail?

A5. Install rails with a height of 42 in. and intermediate rails to provide maximum clear spacing of 4 in.

Q6. CLIN 0012 - Is there a design for the "redundant hanger system"?

A6. Additional info can be found on the Dock Inspection attachment, “02.

Naha_Inspection Report” the contractor can also utilize safety chains as the redundant system.

Q7. CLIN 0014 - calls for (1) anode - where would this be installed? There are no piles at this location.

A7. Agreed, this item was added in error.

Q8. CLIN 0016 - Please provide transition ramp details - dimensions, connections -does this go at the top or bottom of the ramp?

A8. The width of the transition plate is required to be at minimum of 36”. The transition plates should be fastened using bolts or anchoring system to the connecting dock system, as well as in alignment with manufacturers specification. The locations are identified in the Drawings & Deficiencies Details.

Q9. CLIN 0017 - Calls for replacing the pin and hanger system with a redundant system - what does this mean? Is there a design or details?

A9. Additional info can be found on the Dock Inspection attachment, “02.

Naha_Inspection Report” the contractor can also utilize safety chains as the redundant system.

Q10. CLIN 0018 - Please provide base plate repair design and details.

Solicitation Question & Answers 2 KRMD Remote Docks

A10. As Noted in the CLIN, “Install transition plate at the bottom of gangway” The width of the transition plate is required to be at minimum of 36”.

Q11. CLIN 0019 - Please confirm base metal preparation requirements - we would propose commercial grade power tool preparation in lieu of any sandblasting.

A11. Power Tool Preparation would be acceptable.

Q12. CLIN 1001 - Please provide dock design details including member sizing and connections.

A12. Dock structural components/design will be similar existing connection. The contractor can also make a recommendation that would be equal or greater value.

Q13. CLIN 2001 & 2002 - same scope of work? Both items seem to address the same spalled and delaminated areas of the concrete deck.

A13. Fire Cove has concrete decking as well as concrete floats. The CLINs are for each component.

Q14. CLIN 2003 - What size D rubber?

A14. It is recommended to be 6x6 Type – 10x10 Type

Q15. CLIN 2007 - Please confirm base metal preparation requirements - we would propose commercial grade power tool preparation in lieu of any sandblasting.

A15. Power Tool Preparation would be acceptable.

Q16. CLIN 2008 - What size floatation billets are required, same as 2006 transition plates? Also 0016 transition plates?

A16. Yes all transition plates should be similar.

Q17. Margaret Bay bid schedule - no mobilization bid item? Supplies/services don't match with task description

A17. Agreed, Mobilization was included in SOI Attachment but was skipped in Front End Documents. Mobilization was added in revision.

Q18. CLIN 0031 – Could you provide a design for the redundant hanger system?

A18. Additional info can be found on the Dock Inspection attachment, “03. Margaret

Bay_Report” the contractor can also utilize safety chains as the redundant system.

Q19. CLIN 0032 - From the provided inspection report and pictures, these piles appear to be in decent shape. Is this work necessary?

A19. Yes, the intent is to extend the life of this component.

Q20. CLIN 4002 – What size of flotation billets necessary?

A20. Floatation Billets are currently installed are 6ft in length typically measuring 2ft, the contractor is mainly required to meet a similar freeboard of the entire dock system.

The contractor can also make a recommendation that would be equal or greater value.