SC_SER_Qs_and_As_0002.pdf

Q1. In executing this project, how many people are required on site full time to fulfill the roles of Superintendent, SSHO, and Quality Control?

A1. Superintendent, SSHO, and Quality Control. SSHO and Quality control responsibility may be shared on dual hat role. Any personnel with dual hat responsibility must have qualifications and experience to perform both roles.

Q2. Is this project tax exempt?

A2. Federal Taxes are exempt as long as the contractor submits the tax emempt form for the CO to sign.

Q3. Are there any third party testing requirements?

A3. Testing requirements are outlined in the specifications as provided within the FAR, Specification Section 01 40 00 - Quality requirements, and the sub-section within the individual specification sections.

Q4. If pavement deterioration requiring full-depth reconstruction is encountered beyond the locations shown in the plans, how will this work be authorized and compensated?

A4. Contractor shall notify the contracting officer of differing site conditions.

Q5. Are asphalt mix designs required to receive project-specific approval prior to construction, or may contractors utilize currently approved SCDOT mix designs meeting specification requirements?

A5. Contractors may utilize currently approve SCDOT mix designs meeting the specifications.

Q6. Will the Government furnish survey control or benchmark information, or is the Contractor responsible for establishing all horizontal and vertical control?

A6. Contractor will be responsible for establishing horizontal and vertical control.

Q7. Where milling depths vary because of existing pavement irregularities, should the Contractor maintain the plan overlay thickness or the existing finished grades?

A7. Irregularties that differ from plans and specifications need to be communicated with the contracting officer and contracting officer's representative for resolution.

Q8. If edge drop-offs exceeding anticipated conditions are encountered during shoulder support work, will additional aggregate be paid as a contract modification?

A8. Contractor is responsible for verifying quantities within proposal. If site conditions vary beyond expectations within the bid, contractor shall notify the contracting officer.

Q9. "If subsurface conditions differ materially from the investigation reports, what procedure should the Contractor follow and how will resulting work be compensated?"

A9. Contractor shall notify the contracting officer of differing site conditions.

Q10. Please clarify which quality assurance and quality control testing will be performed by the Government versus the Contractor for asphalt, aggregate, tack coat, and seal coat operations.

A10. Contractor responsible for testing as outlined in the specifications.

Q11. Are existing pavement markings that conflict with the proposed striping required to be completely removed prior to final striping, and what removal standard will be used for acceptance?

A11. See Specification Section 32 01 11.53 Removal of Existing Pavement Markings

Q12. If excavated pavement or underlying materials are determined to be unsuitable for reuse on-site, is off-site disposal incidental to the contract or eligible for additional compensation?

A12. Necessary off-site disposal to be included in the contract.

Q13. "Will weather-related suspensions resulting from park operational requirements or special events affect contract time, or is the Contractor expected to absorb these delays within the contract duration?"

A13. Contractor needs to account for park operational requirements as outlined in the specifications as well as include potential weather related delays in submitted schedule.

Q14. At transitions between differing pavement sections not fully represented in the investigation reports, should the Contractor match existing field conditions or follow the typical section shown on the drawings?

A14. At locations that different from investigation report, consult with Contracting Officer's Representative and Contracting Officer.

Q15. Is there any permit requirements we should be made aware of?

A15. Government has submitted for encroachment permits at all four park locations. Contractor will be responsible for assisting in coordinating for notification of start and completion of work as part each of the encroachment permits.

Q16. Can previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) be submitted in lieu of obtaining new PPQs?

A16. Yes, previously submitted PPQ’s can be submitted in lieu of new PPQ’s.