Atch_11_Tooele_Air_Center_Pre-bid_Questions_0001.pdf

Tooele Air Center Pre-bid Meeting Questions

1. Are there liquidated damages on this contract?

Clause 52.211-12 is included in this contract

2. We are asked to send the past performance questionnaire directly to the client and then they forward that to you. This information is also being asked for in the past performance subset of Section L, however we only have a 10 page limit for this section and the PPQ will or could use up the page limit. Can you clarify how you want us to provide this info?

10 page limit is on Volume 3 submission, the PPQs are in addition to the 10 page limit.

3. Will CPARS evaluations take the place of the PPQ?

CPARS will be used for evaluations in addition to the PPQs and other information provided.

4. Is the budget listed in the Solicitation a hard number or is there flexibility?

The budget is a guide. Please put your cost proposal together so that it is in line with the design requirements.

5. What is your plan once the select five Contractors make it to Phase 2 and then bids come in over budget? Will you cancel the Solicitation or only go with the low price vendor? Are there options or schedules that can be bid on in the event the overall project is too expensive?

The budget is a guide. Please put your cost proposal together so that it is in line with the design requirements.

6. Does the lease agreement include the ROW(right of way) for utilities?

The service connection will be at the edge of the lease boundary. Contractor is responsible for taking utilities to the lease boundary. See Drawings for location.

7. What will be stored in the bay area of the fire center? Is this for fire engines or support vehicles?

Support vehicles are large pickup F450 trucks with utility boxes on the beds for fire tools and other equipment. These trucks are similar in size to an ambulance.

8. Are there sleeping quarters in this requirement?

No there are no overnight sleeping quarters at the Air Center.

9. Is there a FOD (Foreign Object Debris) requirement during construction?

Salt Lake Airport requirements for Foreign Object Debris control during construction are found here:

https://slcairport.com/assets/pdfDocuments/ConstructionSafetyManual.pdf From Page 10 of the Salt Lake International Airport Construction Safety and Security Compliance Manual.* “The Contractor shall be held responsible for implementing an approved FOD Management Plan that will be incorporated into the SPCD. The FOD Management Plan will have procedures for prevention, regular cleanup, and containment of construction material and debris.”

*This manual is for the Salt Lake International Airport. The Tooele airport does not have as strict of requirements in some areas. The contractor should assume the standards in the document apply unless specifically told by the airport (through the BLM representative) that it does not apply.

10. Are you looking more for qualifications on building fire stations or airfield paving. What exactly are you looking for in Technical Experience?

Please refer to section M-3.C Subfactor 3 Capability to Perform

11. Will the BLM be the main point of contact with the Airport or will the Contractor?

The BLM COR and Project Inspector will be the main point of contact onsite for everything contract related.

12. Design calls for 30%, 60%, 90% submittals on design. What is the anticipated turn around time for BLM on these submittals?

https://slcairport.com/assets/pdfDocuments/ConstructionSafetyManual.pdf

This is covered in the Scope of Work section 1.5 Schedule.

13. Is the access road part of this contract or the airports responsibility?

The access road is not a requirement of the contract.

14. It appears that we will be on the tail end of the utilities. Will there be other users connected to the system before BLM? Will need this information to size new utilities for BLM.

Storm Drain Pipe size must be designed by contractor G30 Section 1.3 D. Minimum inside diameter allowed is 18” G30 Section 2.3 E Water Supply lines to the service connection will be designed and sized by the airport. The contractor will need to design the lines from the service connection to the point of use in accordance with the specifications. Some of the requirements are found in G20 Section 2.1.

Minimum flow and pressure rates can be found in D20 section 1.3A Sanitary Sewer specifications can be found in G30 section 1.3 and 2.2. Contractor will quote running the sanitary sewer line to a utility connection at the lease boundary. Contractor will quote a Minnesota Mound septic system as a separate line item.

15. Is the airport okay with ponds at the end of the runway because of potential wildlife issues?

The location and design of the ponds will be approved by the airport.

16. Are there security requirements to get on the airport site? Any background checks?

This is addressed in answers to questions 21 and 22

17. Where is the access point to the airport for construction?

Access to the site is from the south, on Airport Road.

18. What will be the offset requirement for laydown areas from the runway?

It depends on the height of the material. This is governed by 14 CFR Part 77.19 There is an imaginary Part 77 surface that needs to remain clear. It starts 500 ft from the center of the runway and then goes up at a 7:1 slope. The airport will work with the contractor to identify the limits.

19. What type of marking or flagging will be required for permanent equipment or cranes during construction?

Page 7 of the Salt Lake International Airport Construction Safety and Security Compliance Manual* covers vehicle markings https://slcairport.com/assets/pdfDocuments/ConstructionSafetyManual.pdf *This manual is for the Salt Lake International Airport. The Tooele airport does not have as strict of requirements in some areas. The contractor should assume the standards in the document apply unless specifically told by the airport (through the BLM representative) that it does not apply.

20. Is security fence needed around the construction site?

There will not be an additional fence required inside the airport boundary.

21. What is the timeframe on background checks for Contractors or Subcontractors?

This depends on the current background check work load. Contractor is encouraged to submit background checks as soon as possible following award.

22. Will escort passes be required by the Airport?

Pass will be required for all permanent personnel, but not delivery. This may change at the airports discretion but will never be more strict then is outlined in the Construction safety manual.

https://slcairport.com/assets/pdfDocuments/ConstructionSafetyManual.pdf

23. Are you looking for LEED certification on this building?

No, LEED certification is not required on this project.

24. Will the sign in sheet be posted for everyone to see?

The sign in sheet will be shared with an amendment to the solicitation.

25. Was the site visit mandatory?

No, site visits are not mandatory.

26. Will another site visit be considered for Contractors that make it to Phase 2?

There is discussion to make that happen. Those invited to Phase 2 will be informed of the Phase 2 steps.

27. Can the government further define what is expected in “Capability to Perform” versus the “Past Performance” section?

These are separate factors which will be evaluated separately. Capability to perform as the factor states is: “demonstrating relevant experience and technical competence with design-build experience.” The past performance factor includes recency, relevancy, and how well the work was performed.