Att 13. Pre-Bid Q+A 250122.pdf

01/22/25 Q+A –

MOF FR911 HOLCOMBE CREEK DECK REPLACEMENT AND

SUPERSTRUCTURE PAINTING

Contents General

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control - 15700-0000

Initial Road Grading & Final Road Grading - Item No. 20000-0001 & Item No. 20000-0002

Stone Items - Item Numbers 30000-0001, 30000-0002, 30000-0003

Bridge Reset - Item No. 55000-0000

Redecking of Bridge and Installation of Running Planks - Item No. 55706-2000

Bridge Painting - Item No. 56308-0000

General

1. Where are allowable staging areas?

a. See the Limits of Disturbance and Staging Areas document.

2. If stone is put down for staging areas, will it be required to be taken up prior to demobilization?

a. No, see the Limits of Disturbance and Staging Areas document.

3. If a bid is submitted over $250,000, could it be accepted?

a. Bids may be submitted over $250,000, and will be considered, but no guarantees of acceptance of any bid are made.

4. Will the award be “Firm-Fixed Price”?

a. Per Part B.2(b) of the Solicitation – “Award anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract.”.

5. Will there be any payments in advance of work beginning?

a. Only the cost of the bond premium may be paid prior to mobilization. Mobilization is paid according to FP-14 Section 151. Certain work thresholds found in Section 151 must be complete prior to any payment of mobilization.

6. Is bonding required prior to award?

a. No, bonding is required within 10 days after contract award per Part B.2(d) of the solicitation.

7. Can the contractor provide a proposal to install a new bridge instead of completing the redecking and repainting items?

a. Value Engineering Proposals may be considered after award, but approval is not guaranteed. Pricing provided should be in anticipation of completing work in the Schedule of Items in accordance with the Statement of Work and contract documents.

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control - 15700-0000

1. Is Soil Erosion and Sediment Control required along the road maintenance area?

a. Exposed soil and debris cast over the fill slope during grading shall be seeded and mulched within 14 days of initial grading and prior to demobilization. Silt sock is generally not necessary.

Initial Road Grading & Final Road Grading - Item No. 20000-0001 & Item No. 20000-0002

1. Will any stone be placed as part of the grading items?

a. No. Stone is paid under separate items on an as-necessary basis.

Stone Items - Item Numbers 30000-0001, 30000-0002, 30000-0003

1. Will the entire stone quantities listed in the Schedule of Items be used for this project?

a. Not necessarily. The stone items are paid on an actual quantity basis. The unit price should be priced as a price per ton for supply and installation per the statement of work. Anywhere between 0% and 100% of the stone items may be utilized. Stone shall be placed as necessary. Written government approval is required prior to stone placement per the statement of work.

Bridge Reset - Item No. 55000-0000

1. Is compaction testing only required for the scope of the Bridge Reset item?

a. Compaction testing is only required for the scope of the Bridge Reset item and not for any of the other items.

2. If a problem with the bridge is discovered during the work, will there be a change order?

a. Change orders are not guaranteed. If the contractor discovers an issue with the bridge, they should notify the COR and CO in writing.

Redecking of Bridge and Installation of Running Planks - Item No. 55706-2000

1. What are the requirements for the deck panels?

a. The deck panels shall meet requirements of the plans, statement of work, and specifications as applicable. Pay special attention to the submittal requirements in the statement of work and plans including the requirement for stamped shop drawings.

2. What does heavy oil refer to regarding the deck panels?

a. Heavy oil simply refers to oil-based preservation treatments.

3. Can a crane access the site?

a. The government has not determined whether a crane can access the site. The contractor is responsible for determining whether a crane or any other equipment can access the site.

Bridge Painting - Item No. 56308-0000

1. Would any alternative qualifications to those found in section 563.03 be accepted?

a. The only allowable alternative qualifications are the following:

i. A contractor who is prequalified for Bridge Painting under Sections 687 and/or 688 of the WVDOH Standard Specifications and has completed a minimum of 2 structural steel painting projects of similar or larger scope.

ii. Documentation must be provided showing the proper WVDOH prequalification and proof of experience.

iii. The prime contractor does not have to hold these qualifications if the subcontractor holds the proper qualifications.

2. Are all the qualifications found in section 563.03 required?

a. Qualifications listed in section 563.03(a) are required as appropriate for the work.

i. Sandblasting and Painting in the field requires SSPC QP1 & SSPC QP2.

ii. Sandblasting and Painting in the shop requires SSPC QP2 & SSPC QP3.