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FCI LOMPOC – NEW PERIMETER FENCE

SOLICITATION 15B61718B00000001

PROJECT 6B7Q – QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

SUBMITTED BY GOLDEN BAY FENCE PLUS IRONWORKS INC.:

1. This project is listed as a 100% SB Set Aside Project. We have reviewed the bid documents and are still a little unsure of this requirement. Does this mean that the GC and all subs must be an SB company or just the GC? Please clarify.

CLARIFICATION: You are referred to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016), which is included on Page 10 of the solicitation.

2. A 14-step process was mentioned at the job walk. We are aware of the Banking Questionnaire, Past Performance Questionnaire (submitted by 5 references), and Contractor Financial Analysis requirements but what other “steps” are needed. Please provide additional information.

CLARIFICATION: The solicitation is clear on what is required to be submitted. You are referring to the reference of contractor responsibility determination, which is done by the Contracting Officer in accordance with the FAR. Nothing else will be required by the contractor pre-bid.

3. The Davis Bacon Wages that were provided in Addendum #2 listed “Fence Erectors” under the Ironworkers Category. We are signatory to the Northern CA Local Laborers and will be signing a one-time agreement with the Southern CA Local Laborers 220 (if we are awarded this project). I did not see wages for “Fence Erectors” under any of the Laborers Categories. Can we pay the Laborers wages for Southern CA, or do we have to pay the Ironworkers wages for Fence Erectors?

CLARIFICATION: You are referred to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.222-6 Construction Wage Requirements (May 2014). In addition, it is suggested you refer to FAR Part 22.406-3 Additional classifications.

4. What type of Contractor License is required to bid this project as a GC? A or B?

CLARIFICATION: An A or B licensed GC would be acceptable. However, the contractor must meet all other requirements for the contract. Note: We are not aware of any specific licensing requirements in regards to fence installation.

5. We intend to use Subs for some of the work on this project. The Bid Form does not allow for listing subs – do we need to list any subs we intend on using for this project?

CLARIFICATION: No. The Awardee however, will be required to submit this information after award. Please see FAR Clause 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (May 2014).

6. Section 323113 is not quite clear on the type of pipe we are able to use on this project. Can we use Domestic CR40 (2.0 oz.) pipe or does it have to be Domestic Schedule 40 (2.0 oz.) pipe? Please clarify.

CLARIFICATION: Pipe shall be ASTM F1083 regular grade 30,000 psi yield schedule 40. Zinc coating shall be 2.0 oz/s.f.

7. The Hiring Goals – Is this met by using minority or women owned business or is this met by using individuals?

CLARIFICATION: You are referred to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Apr 2015), which is included on Page 11 of the solicitation. To further assist, you may want to refer to the Technical Assistance Guide for Federal Construction Contractors – Appendix E, which can be searched for and located on the internet.

SUBMITTED BY SLOAN SECURITY GROUP, INC.:

1. Is there a soils report for this project? If so, please provide this information for review.

CHANGE: The most recent soils report titled “Perimeter Fence” dated February 2013 by Moore Twining Associates will be amended into the solicitation.

2. Will there be a fence post foundation detail that will be used, in the event that we encounter rock excavation along the new perimeter fence lines? If so, please provide this core/grout detail.

CLARIFICATION: No. If rock is encountered it will be dealt with at that time.

3. Is there a maximum number of security guard escorts available for this project? Will this number apply to both the perimeter fence General Contractor and the Intrusion Detection contractor (Integrated Security Corporation) when they are on site at the same time?

CLARIFICATION: As indicated in the Pre-Bid Site Visit, the supervisory staff have indicated this is a priority to be completed, thus they will supply as many staff as possible for escorts. The defined amount cannot be confirmed, as it will depend on what the prime contractor submits in their 30-day outlook in the schedule. It will be imperative the contractor be clear in their 30-day outlook, as this is how the FBOP will determine their work schedule to best accommodate the prime contractor.

4. Please confirm that the Prime Contractor may invoice for all material once it arrives on site, and does not need to wait until the material has been installed?

CLARIFICATION: You are referred to Specification Section 012900 1.4 B. In clarification with it, the FBOP will likely prefer the stored material be stored on our Federal Property.

5. Please clarify if the 30-day waiting period for the newly installed intrusion detection system can be started once each individual zone (1, 2, 3 etc.) has been completed, or must this 30-day period, wait to start until the entire system (zones 1-26) have been installed?

CLARIFICATION: Detection system can only be tested as a whole and complete system, with the 30 day burn in testing period starting upon completion of entire detection system.

6. Please confirm the prime contractor must work in 24 hour shifts during the vehicle sallyport conversion from old to new?

CLARIFICATION: Not required at the sallyport unless relocating the cameras and lights takes longer than one day. Is required for a portion of the fence at the Administration Building as described on C2.2.

7. Please confirm that we are only to extend the existing power & communication conduits/conductors from their current stub location at the existing vehicle sallyport, to the new sallyport perimeter location (approximately 3ft farther out)?

CLARIFICATION: Splice the wiring (both power and data) in adjacent pull boxes and extend to new camera and light locations. Splice and extend wiring from existing location to new gate controllers. The camera data wire is RG 59 U direct bury type, the camera power wire is direct bury #12, the floodlight and gate control conductors are direct bury #10

8. What is the brand of CCTV system currently installed at the vehicle sallyport? Is this IP or analog system?

CLARIFICATION: The CCTV system is a Nice System. The cameras/wiring are basic analog.

Existing cameras are to be relocated. Communication wire is as described in #7 above.

SUBMITTED BY JG CONTRACTING:

1. Can contractor use a key-subcontractors project(s) for a past performance questionnaire?

CLARIFICATION: No, questionnaires must be provided on behalf of the prime contractor, as that is who the award is going to.

2. Are there any cultural or environmental concerns or monitors required for this project?

CLARIFICATION: No

3. Are there any fees required for screening personnel to access FBOP?

CLARIFICATION: No, however there is a cost in manpower on behalf of the FBOP.

4. Spec Section 014100 Regulatory Requirements section 1.6.2 states “CO will identify permits and proposed usage to the contractor”. Please provide.

CLARIFICATION: The FBOP is not aware of any permits required for this project.

5. Testing Laboratory Service Spec Section 014529 section 1.7.I Is this required?

CLARIFICATION: Not required

6. Will extended work hours be allowed during portions of the project to ensure ample time to get perimeter fencing secured, i.e. 12-14-hour days.

CLARIFICATION: Refer to drawing C2.1 and C2.2 "Construction Sequence Notes" for information on extended hours. Any other requests for extended hours must be made in writing and approved by Contracting Officer. Note: Additional need for extended hours would be discussed in pre-construction meeting as the situation arises.

7. Can you clarify “Sterilize Soil” as noted in detail 3 of C3.2 requires?

CHANGE: Delete this requirement. This will be included in an amendment.

SUBMITTED BY SANSONE COMPANY:

1. Bid Time is 12:00 Noon 1/31: Would it be possible to push the Bid Hour into the afternoon (say 2:00 or 3:00) to ensure next day Fed Ex delivery arrives on time.

CLARIFICATION: The bid date and time will remain. Next day delivery has an option to deliver before 10:00am for both Fed Ex and UPS.

2. At the job walk it was noted an Addendum is coming to update Division 28 Electronic Safety and Security and clarify Addendum 1 tasks in the Solicitation. Would it be possible to extend the RFI cut-off date for a short period once that Addendum posts to allow for review/questions?

CLARIFICATION: Contractors were notified at the site visit that an amendment would be issued to remove items 4 & 5 from Addendum #1 in the Specifications, and that they would be included as line items options for bid. This did not affect Division 28. This will not be included in the solicitation.

3. Please clarify if there is any work for the Prime to perform (other than coordination of schedule) in support of the Intrusion Detection Vendor.

CLARIFICATION: You are referred to page 3 of the Specifications.

4. Section 017123-4 Item 3.2 F – Please confirm if a Final Property Survey will be required by the General Contractor.

CLARIFICATION: A final property survey will not be required.

5. Please confirm the relocation of the cameras is to be performed by the Prime Contractor

CLARIFICATION: Confirmed.

6. Please confirm the only existing fence items to remain salvaged on site are the vertical posts and fabric, all other demo’d fence items to be hauled off site

CLARIFICATION: Confirmed.

7. Please confirm the new fence fabric is to be installed on the inside face (secure side) for both the Inner and Outer Fence.

CLARIFICATION: Installation of the fence fabric will be performed as shown on the drawings and according to FBOP Technical Design Guidelines which mandates that the fence fabric is to be installed on the institution side of the fence.

8. Please confirm the Contractor will be required to hire a Utility Locator to identify existing below grade infrastructure

CLARIFICATION: Confirmed.

SUBMITTED BY DIMENSIONS CONSTRUCTION, INC:

1. Currently the drawings call for 4.5” line posts on the 10’ fence. Can we install 4" line posts and terminal posts on 10' fence? Using a 4.5” line post could increase cost and lead time.

CLARIFICATION: Refer to detail 8 on C3.4. The 10’ high fence posts are 4”O.D for corner and gate posts, 3.5” OD for line posts.

2. Can we install 4" line posts and terminal posts instead of 4 1/2" on terminal posts on 12' fence or 6 5/8" posts?

CHANGE: Yes, 4”O.D posts are acceptable instead of 4.5” as shown. This will be included in an amendment.

3. Please clarify if are we to only cut existing posts and leave footings in place and just fill with dirt.

Sheet 2.1 states to “Grind down or chip out a minimum of 12 inches of the existing footing and fence post.

CLARIFICATION: Fence posts to be cut at grade and posts salvaged. Then the top of the footings and remaining posts to be removed down to 12” below finished grade.

4. Please clarify the extent of the electrical work.

CLARIFICATION: The electrical work consists of extending wiring and conduits to gate controllers, cameras and lights at sallyport. It also includes providing a fence grounding system (option bid item). Any electrical work to support the intrusion detection system including the microwave and RANS system will be done under a separate contract but must be coordinated by the general contractor. The grounding system consists of a 250 kmil bare copper ground ring buried 30” minimum around the entire perimeter on the inside of the inner fence. At not to exceed 100’ provide a ground rod and test will located between the fences. Each ground rod shall be connected to the ground ring by a #2/0 bare copper conductor. In addition, at not to exceed 100’ on center both the inner and outer fence will be connected to the grounding system by a ground conductor clamp on a fence post and a bare #2/0 copper wire buried a minimum 18” below grade.

The wire will be routed along the fence 12” ± to avoid the post footing and then down into grade adjacent to the fence in a ¾” PVC conduit through the sidewalk or mow strip.

5. The RFP call for the new IDS system to be installed and tested for 30 days prior to removing the old system. If the new IDS system fails and the next fence section cannot be taken down since the existing can’t be demolished, will more time be added to the fence contractors contract to allow the IDS contractor to correct the work and retest?

CLARIFICATION: YES.

6. Please confirm that a full time Quality Control Manager that is separate from the Safety officer and Superintendent is required on the site.

CLARIFICATION: No. General Contractor shall decide who his site staff will be and what their role(s) shall be.

7. Section 033000-2. Please clarify if the following section are really required for this project:

a) Section 1.3, D,2

b) Section 1.3, E

c) Section 3.2 A “bonding agents”

CHANGE FOR a & b and will be included in an amendment:

a) Not required.

b) Not required.

c) Required at sidewalk/pavement cold joints.

8. Section 033050-3- Please clarify if the following sections are really required for this project:

a) Section 3.1,A

b) Section 3.5, A,5

CHANGE FOR a & b and will be included in an amendment:

a) Not required

b) Not required

9. Section 323153 Par 3.3, A, 2. Concrete Embedment: Factory supervisor shall be on site to inspect the work of the selected installation crew to insure compliance with manufacturer’s specifications. Is factory rep needed?

CLARIFICATION: Yes

10. Section 312333 Par 3.2, 3.2 Removal of Water - Do we anticipate ground water at site location? Is this section relevant?

CLARIFICATION: Generally groundwater is deep (see soils report). Dewatering required for open excavations during/after rain events.

11. Section 260529 Par 3.2, Field Quality Control A. All expansion anchors shall have 50 percent of the bolts (alternate bolts in any group arrangement) proof tested in tension and certified by a recognized testing agency at the values indicated in the following table, except where shown otherwise in the Contract Documents. If there are any failures, the immediately adjacent bolts must then also be tested. Anchor capacities shall not exceed 80 percent of the values in the published ICBO report. These tested anchors will be fatigued by the testing procedure and should be replaced after testing. Is 50 % necessary or would 10 % testing be acceptable?

CHANGE: 10% is acceptable. This will be included in an amendment.

12. Section 260526, Par 3.3 item 3. Test shall be performed by a registered professional engineer.

Is a registered engineer required?

CHANGE: No. Can be performed by an electrician. This will be included in an amendment.

13. Section 260519, 3.6 Field Quality Control - All cables shall be inspected and tested by a qualified testing agency, independent from the installing contractor. Is independent testing lab needed for low voltage?

CLARIFICATION: No.

14. Section 0330503.1 Examination A The Independent Testing Laboratory shall inspect concrete plant prior to Work to verify following:

1. Plant is equipped with approved metering devices for determining moisture content of fine aggregate.

2. Plant quality controls are adequate. Is batch plant inspection needed?

CLARIFICATION: No

SUBMITTED BY ALL COMMERCIAL FENCE:

1. If six guards are needed, will they be made available by the warden?

CLARIFICATION: You are requesting a set amount of escorts, which will not be confirmed. As indicated in the Pre-Bid Site Visit, the supervisory staff have indicated this is a priority to be completed, thus they will supply as many staff as possible for escorts. The defined amount cannot be confirmed, as it will depend on what the prime contractor submits in their 30-day outlook in the schedule. It will be imperative the contractor be clear in their 30-day outlook, as this is how the FBOP will determine their work schedule to best accommodate the prime contractor.

2. Please verify that stored materials on site will be paid from itemized invoices.

CLARIFICATION: You are referred to Specification Section 012900 1.4 B. In clarification with it, the FBOP will likely prefer the stored material be stored on our Federal Property. Itemized invoices will be required.

3. The existing fabric has been placed on the outside of the perimeter posts. The drawings for the new fence indicate that the fabric should be installed on the inside of the perimeter posts. To accomplish this, the installers will need to unroll the fabric by hand due to the 3 foot work space. Will the owner allow the fabric to be installed on the outside of the perimeter posts, like the existing? This would result in a significant cost savings on labor, due to the ability to use machinery to assist in the installation.

CLARIFICATION: Installation of the fence fabric will be performed as shown on the drawings and according to FBOP Technical Design Guidelines which mandates that the fence fabric is to be installed on the institution side of the fence.