PM-PS_Consolodated_QA_RFI_log_NPS_Responses_0005.pdf

# RFP Reference Question RCVD Closed Response See revised

1 Factors 1 and 5 Please clarify the requirement to provide a resume for the proposed Project Site Safety Manager as part of Factor 5, Safety, since this is already provided in Factor 1, Key Personnel. 8/16/2024 CO/CS

You will need to provide a resume for SiteSafety Manager Factor 5 includes some information to include in the resume

2 Factor 5 If a resume is required in Factor 5, is it included in the 3-page count for this factor? 8/16/2024 CO/CS

The 3 page limit is for the narrative only and does not include the resume for the Site Safety Manager or the OSHA 300A logs and EMR documentation.

3 Factor 1, E.3 Where are the Division 1 Specifications for Key Personnel requirements? 8/16/2024 CO/CS

There are no Division one specifications …it should have said if there are any additional information regarding Key personnel it will be in the Division 1 Specifications. But there are none.

4 Dwg -8 , Tree Clearance Survey Please provide the migratory bird act and endangered species requirements necessary prior to Tree clearing at the jobsite 8/16/2024 PARK

Tree clearing above 15 ft must occur between Sept 15 and June 1 to avoid take of Hawaiian hoary bat pups.

5 Dwg C-11, Jacketed Water Line How deep is the existing water line and what is its' diameter ? 8/16/2024 PARK 6 inch ductile iron waterline is buried 3 feet below grade.

6 Dwg C-11, Jacketed Water Line Is there a permit requirement required prior to performing the waterline jacket work ? 8/16/2024 PARK No permit is required prior to performing the waterline jacket work.

7 Dwg C-11, Jacketed Water Line What is the existing material and condition of this water line ? 8/16/2024 PARK Waterline is ductile iron. Condition is good.

8 Dwg C-11, Jacketed Water Line Precast jacketed waterline segment requires structural engineering design. Please confirm the performance standard for flow through this waterline. 8/16/2024 AE

Jacket can be cast in place, no structural required, deleted notes, see revised.

9 Dwg C-11, Detail 4, Section A-A Please correct the "0.625", "0.3750", "0.2500" clearance dimensions to show proper unit of measure. 8/16/2024 AE See revised dwg sheet(s)

10 General Define the allowable work days and daily hours on-site 8/16/2024 8/28/2024 Park Work hours will be Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to

4:30 PM

11 Spec 01 11 00 , Section G.

Will NPS provide loadout and transportation of prime contractor equipment and materials from the Harbor Dock over to the jobsite ?

8/16/2024 Park

No. Barge cargo will need to be transported to the site by contract staff. NPS does not have large dump trucks or tractor trailers for moving heavy materials.

12 Spec 01 11 00 , Section F. Define the "Load Restrictions" on the NPS park roads and if a permit is required to offload and transport our arriving equipment. 8/16/2024 Park/PM

No permit is required to offload or transport equipment.

There are no load restrictions on the road from the pier to the work site as there are no bridges or culverts along the route.

13 General Will NPS approve progress payment request for "Materials On-Site" ? 8/16/2024 CO/CS This project will have progress payments but not sure what you mean by Materials on site ?

14 Spec 01 11 40-4 , Attach B, Food Can the Prime expect to be given authorization to acquire food in the Kalaupapa State Main Kitchen ? 8/16/2024 Park

No. The kitchen is only for patients. Similarly, the Kalaupapa store is only for residents. All contractor food will need to be brought in from outside. Drinking water is available in all housing units.

15 Spec 01 11 40-4 , Attach B, Food Is Fuesaina's in operation ? 8/16/2024 No.

16 Dwg S-1, Special Inspections, #1.1 thru 1.4

Some of these "Special Inspections" are not normally required on-site since the Site Quality Control Manager is ideally responsible for validating and verifying the constructed structural elements listed in Items 1.1 thru 1.4. Please declare the on-site expectation for these inspections. This item represents serious scheduling, logistical and cost impacts. 8/16/2024 AE

Special inspections are noted on table 1705.3 of the 2018 IBC. 1.1 and 1.2 are periodic inspection in the field. 1.3 does not apply since there is no high strength bolts. 1.4 can be done in the fabrication shop for shop welds, in the field for field welds.

17 Dwg S-1, Special Inspection #1.5 Please define Geotechnical Monitoring requirements. 8/16/2024 AE

A geotechnical engineer licensed in the state of Hawaii shall be retained to provide geotechnical services during construction, including monitoring of excavations, subgrade preparation, and earthwork activities.

Monitoring of earthwork activities shall include observation of proof-rolling, and observation of placement and compaction of fill or backfill materials.

The geotechnical engineer shall also perform inspection of prepared subgrades, and verify compaction of subgrades and fill materials. If necessary, laboratory testing of on-site or imported earthwork materials shall be conducted.

18 Dwg S-1, Special Inspection #4 Speaking with the Structural Engineer/P.E. on this drawing package, they are not interested nor staffed to do the special inspections. Can the Special Inspection firm be from other U.S. states or only from Hawaii? 8/16/2024 AE

No objection to using qualified special inspectors from other US states.

19 Dwg S-1, Special Inspection #6 Identify the "Engineer of Record" that is to receive inspection reports. This would not be applicable if the EOR is not providing the Special Inspections. Please advise. 8/16/2024 AE Engineer of Record is Adrian C.M. Lee, license 9164-S

20 Dwg S-1, Foundation, #1 Please provide the rest of the Geotechnical Consultation Letter and Report. It is our understanding that the soil borings were interrupted due to drill rig breakdown, not simply below ground refusal. 8/16/2024 PM/PS Refer to attachment includeding in RFI Response.

21 Dwg S-4, Notes 2, 3 If the steel canopy members are to be galvanized, you don't paint the truss. These notes conflict with one another. Please correct. 8/16/2024 AE The steel truss is part of the canopy to be painted. See architectural drawings and specifications.

22 Dwg E-1, Luminaires Please identify if a ambient exterior lighting test (xx foot-candles illumination) is required and what illumination result is necessary beneath the canopy roof? 8/16/2024 AE

Foot candle level approximately 8.5 - Contractor to perform testing.

23 Dwg E-1, Electrical General Note 3 Please identify the required electrical permits for this construction and how they are obtained. 8/16/2024 AE No permits are required. Electrical General Note, Note 3 should be deleted.

24 Dwg E-1, Site Electrical Notes, Note 1 Provide Maui Electric Company Requirements if they apply to this project site. 8/16/2024 HECO/MECO requirements will not be required to be met. Compliance with RUS, NEC.

25 Dwg C-9 Contractor Staging/Stockpile Area What requirements are necessary prior to clearing/grubbing this area ? 8/16/2024 PM/PS Soil/Dirt refererred to as Green Waste

26 Dwg C-9 Contractor Staging/Stockpile Area Other than silt fence, is a chain link fence required at the perimeter of this area ? 8/16/2024 PM/PS/Park Orange permiter fencing would work for the project specific location.Chain link fence not required.

Spec 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management & Disposal

What NPS facilities can be shared with prime contractor for collection, transport and disposal (T&D) of construction debris, trash, metal, soil, etc ? 8/16/2024 Park

Storage, transport and disposal of construction debris and scrap metal will be the responsibility of the contractor. Recommend roll off bins that can be loaded on a barge. Household trash, recycling and compost can be disposed of via the park's household / municipal waste collection. Soil can be left in neat piles in the southeast corner of the lot 21°11'22"N 156°58'43"W.

Same for green waste with the stipulation that any woody brush with stems greater than ¾" in diameter be chipped.

Spec 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management & Disposal Will NPS provide septic service for prime contractor port-o-johns ? 8/16/2024 Park

Septic service / port-o-john not required. Use of facilities in contractor's residency is available and near project location site.

Per project specifications the NPS is to provide contractor housing. Will the government please specify how many contractor employees will be able to be housed at one time, and what restrictions if any there will be? Additionally, can the government please provide a list of the amenities available as well. I.e. how many showers, bathrooms, washer/dryers, what size stove and microwave.

8/13/2024 Park

Up to eight contractors can be housed at one time. Securing dates early (4-6 months out) is highly recommended in order to ensure housing availability. Re: restrictions, please refer to the answer to question 11. Number of amenities may vary according to which housing units are available. At minimum there will one full size kitchen sink, one full size stove with oven, one full size refrigerator / freezer, one full size microwave, one washer, one dryer, one coffee maker, one toaster or toaster oven, and two bathrooms with showers per 8 employees.

Some housing units will have more amenities per person than this. All cookware, plates, and utensils are provided as well as pillows and linens. Most beds are “full” size, though two

Contract documents list working hours to be restricted to standard business hours 7 a.m. – 4p.m. M-F. Will the government restrict over time working hours? This will drastically change the price estimate as it will be difficult to find quality personnel to agree to working remote without overtime. Will the NPS approve up to work 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon – Sunday? If not, what are the longest working hours the government will approve. 8/13/2024 CO/CS/Park

Work hours will be Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to

4:30 PM

Who currently owns the power poles and utility communication lines as shown in subsheet E3? Will the contractor be allowed to tie directly into the current transformer? Can the government provide the proper contact in order for the contractor to coordinate hook-up and shut down with, to safely make connections?

8/13/2024 Park

Primary and secondary electrical distribution is owned by the DHHL/NPS. Communication is owned by Hawaiian Telcom and Spectrum. Communication POC to be provided upon award.

Young brother’s has one barge yearly, in contacting YB, they will not give pricing to contractor without coordinating with NPS personnel. Will the government provide this contact, or discuss with young brothers that there will be some construction work occurring, and allow them to provide pricing to contractors?

8/13/2024 PM/PS/Park

IF the intent is for the contractor to provide their own barge than there is no obstacle to YB communicating pricing directly to them. If they will be tagging on to the annual NPS barge that is different: we pay to contract the entire barge so individual vendors do not pay anything to YB or NPS. If they are sharing our barge, there is no cost to the contractor.

During install of the electrical and communication line asphalt needs to be crossed 3 times. Will the government accept cold patch as a fix after install utilities? If so what other quality control requirements will be necessary, i.e. will density testing be required for cold patch, if so what compaction rate? 8/13/2024 AE Please use hot mix asphalt.

Will the contractor be granted access to any nearby hydrants for the use of make-up water for concrete batching and other project needs? If will the contractor coordinate with the NPS for this, or something other agency? 8/13/2024 PM/PS/Park

Refer to specification 01 50 00, section 3.1.B

During site visit the entire field seems usable for material and equipment staging, sub sheet C9 restricts staging space, will the government grant contractor complete usage of this staging are?

8/13/2024 PM/PS

Yes. Full use of space is available. Contractor to limit disturbance with minimal changes after approval of division 1 specifications.

Does NPS have a location for green waste as there will be grubbing and clearing, additional there may be some soil disposal as well, please identify where green waste and dirt can be disposed of, or is it to be assumed it needs to be hauled off? Project documents list within 5000’.

8/13/2024 PM/PS/Park

1) Soil can be left in neat piles in the southeast corner of the lot 21°11'22"N 156°58'43"W. Same for green waste with the stipulation that any woody brush with stems greater than ¾" in diameter be chipped.

Specification section 01 11 40 – 1.2.B.8.b. discusses and calls for contractor inspections on off island equipment, vehicles, and materials. Will it not be required for on island vehicles and construction equipment? What sort of documentation will be required?

Who will be doing the inspections?

8/13/2024 Park

Documentation will be an email confirming that equipment, vehicles, and materials have been inspected for visible seeds, plant fragments, coqui frogs, or ants which name and date of inspector sent to linhanh_cat@nps.gov and albert_espaniola@nps.gov. The inspections are not required for on island vehicles and construction equipment if they are transiting Oahu through YB only. However, if equipment needs to be staged outside of YB on Oahu, inspections should be done before equipment, vehicles, and materials are sent to Kalaupapa. Contractors may clean and inspect if they have the subject matter expertise or could work with companies specialized in biosecurity to do a check

Plan set sheet 2, key note 4, states NPS to supply area for fabrication. Can the government supply pictures of this area? Is it dry & covered? What is the amperage of power supply? What are the dims of the covered storage?

8/13/2024 Park

Comply with the rules of the settlement. What are the rules and is there something we are not aware of? NPS question.

8/13/2024 PM/PS/Park All settlement rules are spelled out in attachments A and B.

NPS will not supply fuel. What are the park restrictions on setting up a temporary fuel tank? Are there barging restrictions on barging fuel?

8/13/2024 PM/PS/Park barging requirements for fuel would need to be coordinated with the barge provider. Just as an example, NPS transports fuel to the settlement in contracted tanker trucks or trailers with appropriate DOT placarding. Fuel storage must comply with NFPA 30 and US DOT rules governing job site fuel storage. A Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures plan is required.

Will archeological monitor be provided by the park service? If so will contractor need to provide monitor with food?

8/13/2024 PM/PS/Park Contractor will be responsible for the archeological monitor

Steel is to be hot dip galvanized and then painted, for the bollards would the NPS consider plastic bollard covers, this will save the government money?

8/13/2024 AE

Yes, the NPS would consider value engineering recommendations.

Can the government provide a paint color code, so the contractor can match desired paint for roof and structural members?

8/13/2024 PM/PS

Color should be Golden Straw 2152-50 | Benjamin Moore or equivalent exact matching color in a different brand. The RGB values for Benjamin Moore 2152-50 Golden Straw are 242, 217, 180 and the HEX code is #F2D9B4. The LRV for Benjamin Moore 2152-50 Golden Straw is 71.55.

Will hydroseeding be required after usage of lay down and upon completion of project? If so please provide specifications?

8/13/2024 PM/PS/Park No hydroseeding will be required.

How often does the imported aggregate need to be inspected to be certified weed free as called out in the specifications?

8/13/2024 PM/PS?park

Imported aggregate needs to be certified weed free before arrival in Settlement, as close to the date of shipment as feasible, and does not need to be inspected after it arrives in Settlement.

Can the NPS provide clearance height on the overhead power crossing the road that leads from the barge landing to the project site? 8/13/2024 Park

Meets typical highway underpass height.

Current POP is 180 days, being that the barge is arriving around 8/16/24 and likely is the last one of the year, will the government be extending the POP or delaying NTP, as the contract carries liquidated damages? If current POP is held depending on when NTP is given contract likely will not be able to be completed unless freight is brought in with helicopter, greatly increasing costs.

Considering lead times of tanks and electrical components it is possible that contract may not be able to be completed until winter of 2025, potentially 2026. 8/13/2024 CO/CS

The POP is subject to the NTP and the NPS is aware of the logistical issues and NTP won’t start until the contractor is able to fully mobilize to the site. At that time the NTP will be issued.

Fuel system needs to be tested, which requires tanks to be filled, unless a modified commissioning is allowed? How will fuel be brought too the tanks after completion? Should the contractor assume that commissioning will be done in a separate mobilization, or assume it will be done in line with completion of construction?

8/13/2024 PM/PS

Contractor to secure fuel for commissioning. Fuel for commissioning will need a temporary containment system.

The plans and specs are in conflict in regards to painting. Sheet A3 notes 1-3 talk about all steel members being galvanized and painted. Note 3 states “do not paint factory finished items.” Specifications division 09 90 00 call for one coat primer MPI 79 and two coats of MPI 48. Is the 3 coat paint system applicable to the structural steel, or just the piping? Can the steel/ and piping be painted prior to shipping, and touched-up after welding?

8/16/2024 AE

We do not see any conflict as the plans indicates where to paint and spec section 09 90 00 indicates what to use.

MPI 79 is an anti-corrosive primer that can be used on galvanized steel. The plans call out all steel members shall be galvanized to protect steel and iron from rusting and corrosion. The plans also call out all metal surfaces including exposed conduits and piping painted with 1 coat primer and 2 finish coats. Factory finished items are roofing and storage tanks (noted to be factory finished) will not be painted in the field. We do not recommend painting done prior to shipping.

Specification section 01 50 00 - 3.1.F. states that contractor is to install a new phone line. Where is this phone line to be installed? What is currently set up? Will the contractor need to install phone jacks? With the historical nature of many of the locations this is hard to plan for. Please provide detail as to where phone is to be installed.

8/16/2024 Park

Contact Hawaiian Telcom. Intent is the ability to have emergency response. Offerors may recommend other communication methods to establish emergency response.

Specification section 01 57 19.12 discuss noise management. Will the contractor be expected to restrict work during what has been defined as normal working hours per this section. 70 dB(A) is not allowed for more than 12 minutes in any hour. This will make concrete working nearly impossible as mixing will have to be done on site, there is not batch plant in Kalaupapa. The government should consider removing these restrictions as complying is not feasible. 8/16/2024 Park

Typical construction noise levels between 8am - 5pm.

Construction activity outside hours shall minimize noise disturbance.

Sub sheet C4 shows survey control. During job walk the “rusty nail” was unable to be found. Can the NPS provide a photo or any additional information on survey control that can be utilized as a project benchmark, so project elevations can be properly be built to with respect to existing site control? 8/16/2024 AE

Defer to NPS on adressing rusted benchmarks. Plans currently show survey data.

Spec Section 32 11 23 – 2.1.A. shows sieve with 0-5% passing through the ¾” sieve. This material will be difficult to source on the islands. Additionally, having no fines in the aggregate will make compaction difficult or impossible. This material also likely will not bind and make a pour roadway surface. Would the NPS consider the below spec. on roadway aggregate? Or provide an alternative? 8/19/2024 AE

Please provide subsitute aggregate spec mention in Item 14 question.

54 Please verify no cost for NPS lodging? 8/15/2024 Park NPS lodging will be provided at no cost.

Please verify what contractor may need to provide or is provided with NPS lodging (linens, towels, pillows, pots, pans, plates, coffee machine, etc)?

8/15/2024 Park

At minimum there will one full size kitchen sink, one full size stove with oven, one full size refrigerator / freezer, one full size microwave, one washer, one dryer one coffee maker, one toaster or toaster oven, and two bathrooms with showers per 8 employees. Some housing units will have more amenities per person than this. All cookware, plates, and utensils are provided as well as pillows and linens. Most beds are “full” size, though two housing units still have “twin” mattresses.

Fuel tank lead times are around 20-24 weeks after receipt of order not including transfer to chartered barge. Can the period of performance be extended from 180 calendar days from receipt of NTP to account for long lead/high cost material order plus barge shipment dependent on weather, etc? 8/15/2024 CO/CS/PM/PS

The POP is subject to the NTP and the NPS is aware of the logistical issues and NTP won’t start until the contractor is able to fully mobilize to the site. At that time the NTP will be issued.

On sheet C11, detail 2, can contractor price an alternative stabilized construction entrance and exits that is commercial off the shelf? 8/15/2024 PM/PS

Offeror may propose construction means and method to benefit the government.

58 Sheet C11 has two detail 4’s. Please verify location for each detail 4? 8/15/2024 PM/PS Detail 4: Reinforced concrete jacket, refer to Sheet E3:

Fuel Farm Electrical Site Plan

Sheet C11 Detail 3, NOTE 2 discusses, “Proposal option A shall be PCC pavement in lieu of aggregate and conc header….”

Please provide additional details for aggregate and concrete header for pricing purposes? 8/15/2024 AE

No concrete header, agregate shall be 8" compacted #2 aggregate.

Sheet C11, Detail 3 has no detail for OPTION A PCC road such as 6” ¾” base course with 6” concrete with 4-#4 ew @ 16” oc.

Please provide road detail.

8/15/2024 AE

PCC shall following structural drawings for thickness, reinforcement size and spacing with thickened edge.

Provide control joints at 10-feet on center

61 Sheet C11, detail 4 please provide dimensions off of 0.6250, 0.3750 and 0.2500 since 4” is not 0.2500 of 1’? 8/15/2024 AE See revised dwg sheet

62 On sheet C11, detail 4 can contractor provide alternative means for reinforced concrete jacket that accomplishes requirement? 8/15/2024 PM/PS Offeror may propose construction means and method to benefit the government.

On sheet C9 can the silt fence plan be adjusted for the work in construction areas?

8/15/2024 Park/PM/PS

Yes. Full use of space is available. Contractor to limit disturbance with minimal changes after approval of division 1 specifications.

Dust fence not shown on sheet C9 site grading. Does NPS want a dust fence installed around full perimeter or would orange fencing with pound in fence post suffice? 8/15/2024 Park/PM/PS Orange fence will suffice

65 Please provide detail E on sheet S-2 referenced on S3 - Foundation Plan. 8/15/2024 AE Detail bubble E/S2 on S3 should be D/S2.

66 Please verify Foundation Plan on Sheet S3 detail A is typical for all fuel tanks since 2 fuel tanks are not shown on foundation plan. 8/15/2024 AE Fuel tank foundation shown on S3 is typical for all of the fuel tanks.

67 On sheet C10 please provide acronym abbreviations for PVI, EVCS, EVCE, LVC, etc. 8/15/2024 AE Added, See revised dwg sheet

Please provide structural details for option A?

8/15/2024 AE

CC shall following structural drawings for thickness, reinforcement size and spacing with thickened edge.

Provide control joints at 10-feet on center

69 Can QC dual hat and be the PM? 8/15/2024 CO/CS/PM/PS No, QC/Safety may share the role.

70 Detail C sheet E3 has some material like #4 crushed rock by customer, please verify? 8/15/2024 PM/PS?Park Contractor to provide crushed stone to meet requirements in construction documents.

On sheet S1 Foundation note states that, “Site may contain subsurface voids probe over the footprint of the building to a depth of 5 feet below the bottom of excavation….” With note 3 stating, “any voids encountered during probing shall be filled with cement grout…”. Please verify the voids will be handled as an unforeseen change order? 8/15/2024 AE Yes these will be viewed as unforseen site conditions

72 Please verify sheet S5 has no structural fill under footing? 8/15/2024 AE Foundation note 5. Footings shall bear on firm onsite material or structural fill…

73 Please provide soils report per S1 Foundation note 6. 8/15/2024 PM/PS/PARk Refer to geotechnical information on sheet T3. Refer to attachment includeding in RFI Response.

Please verify on sheet S1 Foundation note 8, “representative of Masa Fujioka shall be present during excavation..subgrade preparation and earthwork activities to monitor the work,” is to be paid by NPS since Masa Fujioka stated they are not able to bid on this project. 8/15/2024 AE

Special inspection note 3. The contractor shall hire and pay for the services of the special inspector. Special inspection 1.5 Geotechnical monitoring

Sheet S1, Special Inspection, note 1. 5. Geotechnical Monitoring (Geotechnical Memorandum Dated 7/1/2021 Section 5) please provide? 8/15/2024 PM/PS/CO/CS Refer to attachment includeding in RFI Response.

76 Please allow for minimum 2 additional weeks for proposal development after receipt of RFI’s? 8/15/2024 CO/CS Amendment will be issued next week to extend the Response time

77 Please provide existing waterline material and size? 8/15/2024 Park/PM/PS 6" ductile iron 78 Can existing waterline be left as is and reinforcement provided around a pipe sleeve? 8/15/2024 PM/PS Refer to detail on sheet C11

Spec section 01 11 40 - Please verify Attachment A and B if contractor is considered visitors/guests due to maximum stay limited to 7 days and 6 nights at visitor quarters? 8/15/2024 PM/PS/Park

This limitation applies only to State of Hawaii-owned guest lodging. NPS-owned quarters have no limit on number of nights.

If contractor needs to follow attachment A and B can exceptions be made such as contractor personnel staying more than 13 days in a calendar quarter? 8/15/2024 PM/PS/Park

The 13 nights per quarter limit is waived for NPS contractors.

Spec 01 35 13.22 Will government provided archaeological monitor be on-site in continuous blocks provided advance schedule notification or sporadic days/times? 8/15/2024 Park

Construction Contractor to provide archeological monitor.

82 Is spec section 32 11 23 assumed to be for sheet C11 for detail 3 and 4, and sheet E3 detail A, and B? 8/15/2024 AE 32 11 23 applies to Detail A & B, Sheet E3 83 If spec section 32 11 23 is not for sheet E3 detail A and B where is material from and what spec? 8/15/2024 AE 32 11 23 applies to Detail A & B, Sheet E3

84 Section 33 56 10 - 2.1.

Recommend tanks being stainless steel in lieu of just exterior and interior protective coatings? It is suitable for corrosive or marine environments. 8/15/2024 PM/PS

Offeror may propose value engineering to benefit the government.

Section 33 56 10 – 2.3 Fuel Distributing pump and assembly. Can A/E check with manufacturer if the dispenser requires some type of pressure regulating valve? 8/15/2024 AE

Is the paragraph reference correct? Para. 2.3 does not cover fuel pumps.

86 Section 33 56 10 – 2.5B Section 33 56 10 – 2.5B calls for a NEMA 4 enclosure. Recommend using a NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure? It is suitable for corrosive or marine environments. 8/15/2024 AE

The enclosure can be specified to be NEMA 4X. This may result in an increase in price.

87 Section 33 56 10 – 2.6A Section 33 56 10 – 2.6A calls for black steel piping. Recommend to use schedule 40 stainless steel pipe and fittings? It is suitable for corrosive or marine environments. 8/15/2024 AE

Stainless steel piping and fittings can be used. There would be a cost increase.

Last sentence in this section calls for use of threaded fittings at adapters to equipment, valves, etc. Can malleable iron threaded fittings be used? 8/15/2024 AE

Malleable iron fittings can be used when black steel pipe is used for fuel piping.

89 Section 33 56 10 – 2.14 A and B Can owners provide fuel as they must have a contract/contact that brings in their fuel annually to Kalaupapa? 8/15/2024 PM/PS Contractor will be responsible for self performing fuel operations for equipment. Refer to question 40

90 Section 33 56 10 – 3.5A1 Instead of providing grout between concrete pad and tank supports, can neoprene pads be used in lieu of grout?

8/15/2024 PM/PS

Offeror may propose construction means and method/value engineering to benefit the government.

91 Section 33 56 10 -3.11G.

Can we manually simulate alarms? It will save labor, fuel, and holding containers for fuel.

8/15/2024 PM/PS

Contractor may propose value engineering for government consideration. Simulation of alarms is not considered at this time.

92 Drawing M3 For the gas tanks, how will you know which tank you are pulling fuel from when suction pump is turned on?

8/15/2024 AE

The valves from each tank are manually set to be either open or closed. It is expected that one tank will be used while the other tanks are closed off.

Can A/E provide fuel line schematics for the gasoline fuel system and if gasoline design will work using one common fuel line with suction pump?

8/15/2024 AE

There is a fuel system diagram on sheet M4. Since fuel is pulled from one tank at a time, having multiple tanks connected to the common fuel line is not expected to present any problems.

Do we need to insulate all aboveground fuel lines to prevent vapor lock?

8/15/2024 AE

Insulation should not be required. The anti-siphon valve specified in Spec 33 56 10, para 2.7 requires an internal pressure relief valve that will relieve pressure due to thermal expansion of fuel in the line.

95 Drawing M3 and M4.

Recommend having transition sumps from where aboveground fuel lines goes to underground fuel lines? If transition sumps are needed, can we remove the underground fuel monitoring port and just install a leak sensor in transition sumps? 8/15/2024 PM/PS

Contractor may propose value engineering for government consideration. Tranition sumps not required below ground.

96 Drawing M4 Fuel System Diagram 1” fuel system drain valve on vertical before connection to header (typ.). Drawings look like vertical line tees off into the header line? What is the purpose of the drain valve? 8/15/2024 AE This drain valve can be omitted.

97 Drawing M3. Shows diesel vent as 3”. Typical vent is 2”. Can vent line be 2”? 8/15/2024 AE Reference to 3" vent is a typo. It should be 2" vent.

Will all ASTs require a CAT Walk with the required tank ladder?

8/15/2024 AE

Ladder is provided to access the tank top fill port.

Catwalk at top of tank was not requested during design.

Note that the fill box locate at other end of the tank is the primary fill location.

Can A/E provide fuel line schematics for the gasoline fuel system and if gasoline design will work using one common fuel line with suction pump

8/15/2024 AE

There is a fuel system diagram on sheet M4. Since fuel is pulled from one tank at a time, having multiple tanks connected to the common fuel line is not expected to present any problems.

100 2.8 FUEL DISPENSING PUMP ASSEMBLY

Can Gasboy Suction Pump and FuelMaster be substituted for Fuel Force and Bennett?

8/15/2024 AE

Gasboy and FuelMaster are generally acceptable manufucturers. Defer question to NPS on whether substitutions are allowed.

2.5 AUTOMATIC TANK GAUGING AND

LEAK DETECTION MONITORING

SYSTEM B

Monitor Panel, monitor shall be housed in a NEMA 4 enclosure, Veeder Root TLS-450 Plus, or equal. G. Remote Alarm Panel:

Alarm enclosure shall be NEMA 4X rated 8/15/2024 PM/PS

Can we substitute with Omntec Automatic Tank Gauging system? Their OEL8000IIIK-SS SERIES comes in a NEMA 4X Stainless Steel Enclosure, allowing easier viewing of the control panel. Omntec’s Remote Annunciator is also rated NEMA 4X. The Veeder Root TLS-450 Plus would need to be housed in a separate 4X enclosure. Veeder Root Overfill Alarm and Acknowledgement Switch are not NEMA 4X and installing them in a separate NEMA 4X enclosure is not advised as the alarm will be muffled and visual lights obstructed.

Offeror may propose construction means and method/value engineering to benefit the government.

For Factor 5 – Safety, could you please confirm that the 3 page limit is for the narrative only and does not include the resume for the Site Safety Manager or the OSHA 300A logs and EMR documentation. 8/15/2024 CO/CS Correct

103 Can a list of site visit attendees be provided? 8/19/2024 CO/CS Working it

DWG E3, Detail E, provides details showing connection for OH lines with new electrical lines. Usually the final connection is completed by the utility contractor. Will the government be completing final connections to the OH lines?

8/19/2024 PM/PS/Park Potentially. Coordination will be required with existing project KALA 217676, Upgrade Electrical Distruption.

DWG E2, who will be responsible for providing the Fused Cutout Switch and electricity meter? Usually these components are supplied by the electrical company to make sure it is compatible with their infrastructure.

8/19/2024 PM/PS

Contractor provided. Coordination will be required with existing project KALA 217676, Upgrade Electrical Distruption.

Can the governments’ electrical bucket truck be used for OH utility pole installation and connections? Being this is a specialty piece of equipment only needed for this brief scope, utilization of the bucket truck would provide a significant cost savings to the government. 8/19/2024 PARK yes, the NPS bucket truck will be available for use during the OH work.

Per DWG E1, Site Electrical Notes, Note 2, states to provide 3” concrete encasement for power conduits, however, per DWG E3, trench details A & B, no concrete encasement is shown. Please clarify if concrete encasement is required, specifically for the main electrical feed coming from the power pole drop. 8/19/2024 AE

Site Electrical Notes, Note 2 states to provide 3" concrete encasement where indicated. There is no concrete encasement indicated on the site plan.

108 Will the government provide assistance with barge docking operations for deliveries to Kalaupapa? 8/19/2024 PARK/PM/PS No, The Park will not assist with barge operations.

During the site visit it was mentioned no diesel fuel is available for the contractor on island. Please confirm the contractor will be required to bring any diesel fuel needed for their operations. 8/19/2024 PARK/PM/PS

Construction Contractor shall be responsible for fuel for construction activity and commissioning.

Per the solicitation, the contract completion date is 180 days from Notice to Proceed. Please confirm the Period of Performance will be over the months when it is conducive for barge operations. 8/19/2024

Are there any work hour/day restrictions?

8/19/2024

Typical hours of work are stated in division 1 requirments. Construction contractor may request work outside typical hours with Park and Contracting Officer approval.

Are there any special vehicle licensing or individual licensing requirements to drive on Kalaupapa? Will contractors be permitted to drive vehicles while on site?

8/19/2024 PARK

There are no special licensing requirements at Kalaupapa. Contractors may drive their vehicles while on site and must observe the 15 MPH speed limit within the settlement as well as all posted traffic signs.

113 Spec Section 33 56 10, Par. 2.6.B, C, D, calls for Class 300 fittings and valves. Most specialty equipment and components will be provided with Class 150 flanges.

Additionally, Class 150 is typical to this type of fueling system and is within the expected operating parameters of Class 150. Can fittings and valves be provided with Class 150 connections? 8/19/2024 AE Class 150 piping will be adequate.

What is the normal and maximum operating pressure for each of the fuel systems? This is needed for pressure testing and sizing/specifying of equipment

8/19/2024 AE

The fuel piping between the tanks and the fuel dispenser are suction systems and will see less than 35 psi. Spec 33 56 10, para 3.11 requires minimum test pressure of 50 psig.

115 Spec Section 33 56 10, Par. 2.14.B states the contractor is to supply 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel. While the new tank is a 5,000 gallon tank, normal fill height and max fill height will not allow for 5,000 gallons of diesel to be stored at one time. Suggest the amount of fuel to be supplied be lowered so it can all be safely transferred to the new fuel tank. 8/19/2024 PM/PS

The government does not have concerns with reducing fill requirements for safety and resource protection.

With exercising of the bid option to pave the driveway instead of aggregate, the contractor anticipates the use of a larger concrete batch plant. We do not anticipate the identified laydown area will provide sufficient space for both the general laydown of materials and equipment, in addition to the batch plant. Can an additional laydown area be identified for the concrete batch plant in the event it is needed?

8/19/2024 PARK

The park has no objection to contractor using the full extent of the fuel facility lot as long as the laydown area and batch plant do not extend beyond the wooded boundary of the open grassy area. Provide size of concrete batch plant with proposal submission for government to consider alternative location.

Can the contractor bring portable toilets to the project site? If so, is there a location the contractor can dispose of waste from portable toilets during cleaning activities?

8/19/2024 PARK

Contractor will have use of nearby bathroom facilities as well as the bathroom at their own residence.

Therefore portable toilets will not be needed. The park has no means of pumping portable toilets.

118 Can the “Geotechnical Consultation Letter” referenced on DWG S1, under Foundation, 1. Be provided? 8/19/2024 PM/PS Refer to attachment includeding in RFI Response.

Per DWG S1, under Foundation, 2., it states to probe a 5 foot by 5 foot grid over the footprint of the building. Does this only include the canopy structure, or does it also include the tank foundation area? Are alternative means of probing acceptable for this? 8/19/2024 AE

Probing includes tank foundation area. Alternate means of probing must be approved by the geotechnical engineer of record.

DWG S1, under Foundation, 8. States a representative of MASA Fujioka shall be present during excavation. Will this representative be provided by the NPS? 8/19/2024 AE

Special inspection note 3. The contractor shall hire and pay for the services of the special inspector. Special inspection 1.5 Geotechnical monitoring

DWG S1, under Special Inspection 1., can the special inspections identified be performed by the appointed and approved Quality Control Manager? 8/19/2024 AE See Special Inspection note 4. Qualifications

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