36C78619B0016-0002001.docx

1. Please confirm the contractor must be registered in Veterans Information Pages (VIP) prior to bid submission? (We are currently in the registration phase and should have completed by end of next week if not earlier but will not be complete prior to proposal submission due to the review time by the government)

a. You must be registered at the time of the bid opening. If registration is not complete and you do not have a verification letter by the bid opening you will be considered “Non Responsive”

2. There is no CLIN for alternate #1 pricing as shown on the plans?

a. See Amendment 0001

1. Will the government possibly consider accepting bids via email due to project location and where the bids have to be turned in at? Possibly hard copies can be delivered within 48 hours?

0. Bids will not be accepted via email. You may provide a hard copy via mail service or come to the bid opening in person. No exceptions.

1. Estimated Start Date?

1. Sep 2019

1. Who is responsible for Materials Testing and Special Inspections?

1. A VA approved testing firm retained by and paid for by the contractor.

1. Please confirm the New Mexico Tax Rate – is this tax to be included in the bid?

0. Yes, include New Mexico tax rate

1. Is there any area onsite to dump excess soils?

1. No area to dump spoils onsite

1. Sheets C-102A and C-101A reference Alternate Deducts for the areas shown on those sheets? Is there a deduct as part of the bid?

1. Deduct alternate includes Columbarium 5 and 6, Memorial Walls D,E,F,G and H. Landscaping and Irrigation. Deduct Alternate is shown on Sheets C-101A, C-102A, C-111A, LP402A and IR301A.

1. Sheet C-505 requires the contractor to hire a registered engineer to design the soil nails wall. Is the design period in addition to the 240 day period for performance? If so would the design be pursuant to a different Notice to Proceed?

1. Design of soil nail walls shall be completed during the construction period of performance.

1. Sheet LS-506 shows a granite trim for the memorial walls. Is there a detail for dimensions and installation of the granite trim?

1. Detail 6, LS508.

1. Will the pre-bid attendance list be published as part of an amendment?

1. No

1. Specification Section 31 20 00 – Earth Moving references both engineered fill and structural fill. 2.2 D defines engineered fill but there is no definition of structural fill. Are they the same?

1. Yes. Engineered Fill, as defined in the specifications and geotech report, shall be used in locations calling for Structural Fill or Engineered Fill.

1. Is the project length of 240 days accurate given the amount of excavation and concrete?

1. Yes, 240 days

1. Standard form 1442 indicates that contractor shall complete work in 240 calendar days. Due to non-workable winter conditions associated with the site will the contract be suspended during the winter months “winter shutdown” (i.e., contract days not counted during the winter).?

a. VA will take into consideration weather delays, however the performance period stands at 240 days

1. we noticed the entrance/main road that will be the only access to the project site has been patched more than likely from previous construction phases. We anticipate this road wasn’t built to handle semi-trucks, equipment, etc. to properly accomplish the Grave Expansions. Will the VA consider an allowance to be added to the bid for these repairs if this becomes necessary in which all bidders would include. We understand that we will need to protect as best as possible but if the road wont handle this than regardless it will have to be replaced and/or patched.

a. Return pavements to existing condition or better

16. Please confirm there are 5,080 niches. We count 4,880. We show Col 5 at 120 short and Col 8 at 80 short of the called quantities.

1. 5,080 is correct Number

17. Due to receiving the specifications on August 4th, we respectfully request a bid date extension. Preferably 2 weeks. This will be the only way we can prepare a bid for the project.

a) Unfortunately, this bid opening date cannot be extended due to the tight schedule at this time. We will, however, make notice if the Government decides to extend the bid opening to a later date.