RFI Questions for Solicitation 36C24226R0131.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation 36C24226R0131 regarding sidewalk replacement work throughout Lyons Campus.
The project involves the removal and replacement of approximately 12,180 square feet of sidewalk, with additional areas identified during a site visit marked with yellow paint. Work includes demolition of existing 6-inch-thick concrete sidewalks, installation of a ¾-inch clean gravel base at 4 inches deep, and placement of new concrete with a standard brush finish. The scope includes replacement of 20 ADA detectable warning pads (wet-set, 2x4, red in color) and approximately 1,500 square feet of curb work per line item 6 of the Statement of Work. Joint spacing must match existing spacing, and testing and finishing are not required. Workers require OSHA 10-hour certification while supervisors require OSHA 30-hour certification. The contractor must provide a single Site Superintendent or Safety Officer (one person may hold multiple roles), with a contractor license serving as the required credential for authorization as a concrete installer. Materials requiring submittals include #6 wire mesh (wet-set, 2x4, red). Work may be phased in up to three phases by location. A bid bond is required for this construction project, with performance and payment bonds required after award. Technical evaluation factors require contractors to demonstrate understanding of the work and relevant experience, with project supervisor resumes being sufficient for qualification documentation. A staging area will be provided by the government after contract award.
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Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Site Map.pdf | ||
| 36C24226R0131 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Buy American Certificate.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| 36C24226R0131.docx | DOCX document | |
| 852.219-75 Limitation on Subcontracting.pdf |
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RFI Questions for Solicitation 36C24226R0131 for Sidewalk Replacement throughout Lyons Campus
1. The Scope of Work mentions that pictures and plans are included in the packet, but they are missing from the documents provided. Could you please provide the pictures and plans for this project?
Drawings provided
2. Is OSHA 10-hour training sufficient for workers and OSHA 30-hour training required for supervisory roles, as this is usually the standard for projects?
Osha10 is for the workers and Osha 30 for the supervisor
3. The Solicitation's SOW states the Vendor is to evaluate each location listed in the SOW and drawings provided. I do not see any drawings provided. Does the VA have a map, drawing, or some kind of markup showing which sidewalk sections on the campus are being removed and replaced?
Drawings provided and specifications are in the Statement of Work
4. How many sections or Sq Ft of side walk can be demolished and 'out of service' at one time?
It will depend on what location
5. Can the VA, for bidding purposes, provide an anticipated quantity of ADA warning pads to be removed and replaced? Can a spec for the type and style of pad be provided to ensure bidders quote in-kind?
20- Ada warning pads wet set 2x4 red in color
6. Does the Prime Contractor need to have their own W2 employed Site Superintendent or Safety Officer or does a competent subcontractor supervisor suffice? Can these roles be held by one person if multiple is required?
Yes, 1 person will be responsible if multiple sites are being worked on
7. Does the VA want a standard broom finish?
Yes a standard Brush finish
8. Drawings and specifications. The Statement of Work references drawings and VA specification attachments that were not included with the posted solicitation. We respectfully request that the Government provide all referenced drawings and specifications.
Drawings provided and specifications are in the Statement of Work
9. Gravel base. What is the required depth of the 3/4" gravel base, and what compaction standard applies?
¾ Clean Grave at 4” deep.
10. Existing sidewalk thickness. What is the thickness of the existing sidewalk to be removed?
The Existing thickness should b 6”
11. ADA detectable warning pads. Please provide the quantity and type (cast-in-place or surface-applied) of the pads to be replaced.
20- Ada warning pads wet set 2x4 red in color
12. Curb. Curb work appeared in the pre-solicitation notice but is not in the current Statement of Work. Please confirm that no curb removal or replacement is included in this contract.
Line item 6 in the SOW it states that the contractor will replace about 1500 SQ feet
13. Quantities. During the October 5 site visit, the COR identified additional areas requiring replacement that had not yet been marked and are not reflected in the 12,180 SF stated in the Statement of Work. We respectfully request an updated, accurate total square footage, broken out by work area, so that offerors can price the full scope of work on the same basis.
During the site visit the where all yellow paint sidewalk was going to replace sidewalk,
14. Staging area. Please confirm where the contractor's staging area will be located. We will provide a staging area once awarded
15. Testing and finishing. Is concrete testing (slump, air, cylinders) required, and if so, at what frequency? Please also provide the required joint spacing, joint sealant and surface finish.
Joint Spacing - matching the existing spacing that are there. Testing and Finishing is not required
16. Phasing. May the work be phased by location, and are there restrictions on working hours or on how many areas may be closed at one time?
Yes we can do 3 phases
17. Is a bid bond required or only a performance and payment bond after award?
Yes bid bond is required. Bid bonds are required for any Construction project over $150,000.00
18. In the SOW, it mentions "The contractor shall provide credentials showing that they are an authorized installer for the concrete products being used." What specific credentials do we need to show?
Contractor License
19. What material do we need to provide submittals for?
#6 wire mat (mesh) wet-set, 2x4, red
20. In reference to the 4 evaluation factors. what do we need to provide for technical? The statement of work is specific and straightforward.
Contractor should demonstrate understanding of work and relevant experience
21. In reference to the Technical Factor, what qualification does the project supervisor need? Is a resume sufficient?
Resume is sufficient
22. In reference to the 4 evaluation factors, what do we need to provide for product description?
Product description is not an evaluation factor
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