Attachment 6 RFP Questions and Responses.pdf

Attachment 0006:

Solicitation 12441923R0044 Questions and Responses:

Item: Question: Response:

1 Drawings and Specifications require the use of HDPE SDR 11 Piping.

- Due to site conditions and availability of power for required tools. Would substitute material with equal strength and connection type be acceptable.

-- Example -- CPVC Schedule 80 OR CPVC SDR11 Ex.

Flowguard Gold?

- We understand no metal fittings want to be used due to unfavorable conditions for metal fittings. Would an equivalent Chemical welding be acceptable since this would not require power tools in geographical conditions that are unfavorable?

As per plans and Specifications, the material for piping to be installed in this project is HDPE SDR 11. A portable generator is recommended.

2 Drawings and Specification require Horizontal drilling in some sections of street crossings.

-- Some street crossings may not have sufficient space for the required equipment.

-- Would cutting and patching be acceptable?

-- What would be the repair parameters?

-The space for the Drilling Machine was considered in the design process.

-Cutting and Patching for street crossing is not acceptable.

3 Are temporary office and storage facilities for owner representatives required?

Temporary Offices and Storage Facilities for Owner Representatives are not required.

4 Would an MOT Plan be required?

The submittal of a Traffic Control Plan is required.

5 Is permitting street cuttings/excavations or similar required with Puerto Rico local Authorities, or would all excavations be coordinated through the forest service?

All excavations should be coordinated with the project Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

6 Please provide some Specification for the machine: Item No. 221100-A9 - New HDPE Welding Machine Furnished to Forest Service.

As per section 221100-WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS of the PR 191 Specifications.

McElroy Pit Bull 14 model design for 1”to 4” pipe, with fusion machine, heater, facer, insulated heater stand, 4” Master insert set, and screw/driver kit. 120V connection or approved equal.

Attachment 0006:

Solicitation 12441923R0044 Questions and Responses:

7 The 330 Days After Notice to Proceed Is just for Base Bid? If yes, what will be the Delivery Dates for Option 1 & for Option 2?

The period of performance for the Base Bid Line Items is 270 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). Option 1’s period of performance is 30 days and Option 2’s period of performance is 30 days. If both Options are exercised the total period of performance is 330 days.

8 After the Site Visit, we went to PR-9966 km

8.1 Pit, to verify the Disposal Site and we

encountered an ongoing construction project.

Please clarify.

Yes, there is a construction project near the pit site. That project is a 90% of completion. The project will be completed in the next month.

9 Will the1 CF Concrete Anchor Blocks be accepted Precast?

Yes, Forest Service will consider precast with epoxied anchors.

10 Is the proposed design build 10,000-gallon tank: going to be required a perimeter security railing like the existing tanks?

Yes, the water tank design will include a railing system of aluminum material. The railing should meet OSHA standards.