36C24519B0010-0005001.pdf

RFI Questions and Answers

Correct Parking Lot Issues

Solicitation 36C245-19-B-0010

Project# 517-18-411

The SOW includes the following item: “Remove existing concrete retaining wall (in main parking lot area), level and grade area and prepare suitable (#57 limestone & crusher run limestone) sub-base for pavement. Existing demoed material will be excavated, trucked off campus, and disposed of properly meeting VA specifications.” The following questions/concerns have been raised by our bidders:

A concrete retaining wall has not been located near the main lot. Is this item referring to the red-rock style retaining wall at the parking garage? No

If the retaining wall referenced is the red-rock style wall at the parking garage, there is a real concern that the elevation difference is too high to simple remove the wall and slope down from the parking lot. N/A

Please clarify the wall and location of the wall in question. The small wall is located at the

SW corner of the 2nd vehicle ally-way from Building 1 (main) and across from Building 35’s handicap parking area. From SOW: Remove existing concrete retaining wall (in main parking lot area), level and grade area and prepare suitable (#57 limestone & crusher run limestone) sub-base for pavement. Existing demoed material will be excavated, trucked off campus, and disposed of properly meeting VA specifications.

Provide additional detail as to how the wall is removed and what the intended result is expected to be. Excavator. The purpose is to make the parking lot level.

Spec 01 35 26 1.7.A calls for an onsite SSHO. Can the superintendent fill both positions or is a second person required? 2nd person not required, SSHO must be on site during work hours.

Bid Item #5 appears to be identical to Bid Item #4. Please provide corrected Bid Item #5. See the attached revised bid item list.

Bid Item #6 includes an item of work referred to as “Correct Sub-Base”. There is no work included in the SOW for Base Bid, which includes correcting sub-base. Please clarify.

From the SOW, PURPOSE: This project will correct parking lot pavement issues including pot-holes, rough uneven surfaces, and deterioration of the pavement. Additional work will include stabilizing and correcting drainage issues causing base failure in several locations throughout the campus and restriping. The project will provide patients and staff with a safer parking and walking environment while at the facility. See the attached revised bid item list.