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BID REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) RESPONSES

36C26118B0562 - VAMC New Land Parking (Construction)

Proposal RFI #1 – The contractor shall erect a new 8’ chain link fence around the parcel of land estimated at a linear distance of 1,800 feet, as seen on sketch for layout. Is this fence temporary concrete blocks placed on top of the ground or is this fence to be in ground with poles concreted in ground?

This fence is to be permanent with poles set 30” incased concrete of 10” hole in the ground.

Proposal RFI #2 – Has SMUD been notified that they will be providing the following local utility to provide transformer and substation for a 100-amp 208V 3 phase capacity system?

No, the county will be informed per the permit for the curb cut in.

Proposal RFI #3 – If Contractor is to provide transformer and substation for a 100-amp 208V 3 phase capacity system, and SMUD requires future conduits around perimeter of site will this be a modification to contract?

The land parcel is government owned, SMUD does not have easement to go through our land, we are only having an electrical connection provided for our land. If SMUD request work performance beyond the scope, we will need to review that permit and plan and decide on action at that time.

Proposal RFI #4 – SMUD cannot pin Point the total cost until plans have been submitted and they say there is a back log will this time be adjusted on the contract?

Contractor shall be timely on submitting plans to SMUD, delay by the contractor submitting plans to SMUD will not be compensated or adjusted. If contractor submits these drawings to SMUD and the schedule of SMUD is past the period performance, contract will be adjusted on a no-cost period of performance extension based on unforeseen conditions.

Proposal RFI #5 – If SMUD requires Contractor to supply the transformer and substation with this be a Modification to contract?

Contractor must work with SMUD to provide power, means and methods will be determined between the contractor and SMUD.

Proposal RFI #6 - SMUD cannot pin Point the total cost until plans have been submitted with the intent of customer. Are we allowed to list the allotted cost and an amendment will be issued if it goes over?

Contractor shall include all costs of the permit process and installation to provide power to the site.

Proposal RFI #7 – What foot candles will be required for the parking area at night?

Specs provide the fixture and location of each light pole.

Proposal RFI #8 - There are many pot holes in the existing parking area, and pot outs where existing black top has been lifted. Are these to be compacted and filled before slurry?

Parking surface should be within acceptable level limits for ground parking. As part of the cleanup and preparation before slurry coat, surface should clean and flat.

Proposal RFI #9 – What is the clarity vision levels DPI the cameras are to be capable of on the light poles?

720P HD

Proposal RFI #10 – What head end equipment will be needed for cameras on poles?

No head in equipment, cameras per specification and scope have memory card.

Proposal RFI #11 – Is there a requirement for parking concrete or parking blocks in any of the contract area?

No, only striping for parking.

Proposal RFI #12 – Does local jurisdiction require fire truck turn around areas in contract parking areas?

No.

Proposal RFI #13 – There are no culverts in place for water flow. Is engineering for drainage required to be provided by contractor and shown on engineered drawings?

No, drainage is not be addressed under this scope of work. Contractor will be responsible to ensure no dirt or debris leaves the site through storm water system.

Proposal RFI #14 - Is the contractor adding to an existing camera system?

If yes, what is existing system?

Camera equipment has been specified, does not tie into any existing system.

If cameras and/or security is to be part of this contract, please provide specifications for this system.

Camera specification are included within documentation.

Proposal RFI #15- Who will be responsible to clear the complete site of shrubbery besides the black top?

Shrubbery removal for the site is not included in this contract, you should only clear for blacktop preparation and installing of fences and utilities as necessary.

Proposal RFI #16- Fire breaks are required on all parcels? Who will be responsible to provide them?

Not included in the scope of work.

Proposal RFI #17- There is a water back flow on site. Will barriers be required?

No, it’s not within the area of construction and disturbance.

Proposal RFI #18- There are existing trees on east end of parking pad. Will these trees remain or be removed?

Trees will be removed if in black top area, if not in black top are or impeding fence installation it is part of this contract.

Proposal RFI #19- Are there any pedestrian crossing requirements the VA will require at the new

Parking entrance that is provided by contractor?

Proposal RFI #20- Will drawings require and architect stamp?

Only drawings are to be submitted to SMUD, follow their requirements for permitting and utility connection.

Proposal RFI #21 – Is the fence requiring 3 strand barbed wire, and top rail?

Proposal RFI #22 –What gauge post to be set in concrete?

9 gauge.

Proposal RFI #23 - Does the smaller square of asphalt require clearing and a slurry coat?

No, only large piece identified in scope.

Proposal RFI #24 – Are you looking for Seal Coat? Or Slurry Coat? If Slurry, what type/quantity?

Please see specifications.

Proposal RFI #25 – If Slurry, do we need to roll afterwards?

Please see specifications.

Proposal RFI #26 – Please confirm Thermoplastic requirement.

Specification Section 32 17 23 2.4A Paint Application: Thermoplastic is not the required product, surface parking paint will be approved for striping.