A10 - 892CM3036 - Miramar NC - Bidders Questions.xlsx
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This document contains questions and responses related to bid documents for a federal contract opportunity to expand columbarium and cremains facilities at the Miramar National Cemetery. The opportunity involves construction of additional columbarium niches, an in-ground cremains section, committal shelter, and related site work. Key details include questions regarding plan sheets and details not included in the bid set, specifications for construction materials and methods, utility locations, staging and access requirements, and confirmation of risk level 2 for stormwater permitting. The response provides clarifications, references revised plans, and notes requirements to coordinate construction activities with cemetery operations.
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| Project Title: | Columbarium & Cremains Expansion -- Miramar N/C | Awaiting response | |||||
| Project Number: | 892CM3036 | Needs Clarification | |||||
| Submission: | RFI(s) Received for Bid Documents | ||||||
| Item No. | Sheet No. | RFI | Reviewer | ACCEPT | REJECT | FIRM | A/E RESPONSE/COMMENT |
| 1 | V-001 | Sheet V-001 "Overall Survey, Existing Conditions, Geotechnical and Demolition Plan" is listed on sheet index but not included in plan set. Please provide. | EWL | Sheet V-001 was included in the planset (see page 7). An excerpt from the planset has been included as a attachment. | |||
| 2 | A-102 | Sheet A-102 showns electrical requirements for the Committal Shelter. There are no electrical plans showing components or where power will be coming from or where to connect. Please clarify. | EWL | Refer to the revised architectural drawings provided in the supporting documentation. | |||
| 3 | A-101 | There are cut section detail callouts that reference sheets that are not in the plan set. For example, on sheet A-101/B6 there are callouts for cut sections "B8/300" or "B2/200". There is no architectural sheets labeled with 200 or 300. Please clarify. | EWL | Refer to the revised architectural drawings provided in the supporting documentation. | |||
| 4 | LK-401 | Legened calls for column number 1/LK501, row number 1/504. There are no details showing columns and rows. Also, columbaria section number detail 2/LK504 is a parking sign. Please clarify. | RHAA | The correct detail numbers are as folows: Columbair column number - 3/L-501, Columbaria row number - 3/L-501, Columbaria section letter - 4/L-501 | |||
| 5 | C-104 | Calls for aggregate base access road. What is the thickness of the aggregate base course? | TER | Minimum thickness is 14-inches for Traffic Index of 5.0 to 5.5. Minimum thickness is 10-inches for Traffic Index of 4.5 | |||
| 6 | C-107 | SWPPP Notes and Legend, note 91 calls to see sheets C-508, C-509, and C-510. These sheets are not included in the set. Please clarify? | EWL | Reference to the sheets are incorrect, please refer to SWPPP. Individual details referred to on C-107 are included as an attachment. | |||
| 7 | 01 00 02 - 23 | Calls for new full size pickup to be used for duration of the project and to be leased for two years. Are we to lease it for two years or the duration of the project? Please clarify. | VA | To be determined at the discretion of the Contracting Officer / COR | |||
| 8 | Bid Inv - A3 #1 | Call for GC to secure all permits including environmental permits required to meet compliance. Are all the construction permits to be paid by the Department of Veterans Affiars? If not, additional information will be required. | VA | To be determined at the discretion of the Contracting Officer / COR | |||
| 9 | During the site visit, we encountered some large air vac cans in the area for alternate 4 and 5. These appurtenances are not shown on the plans or called out to be relocated. Please provide asbuilts for these facilities and where they will be relocated if the government chooses to exercise Alternate 4 and 5. | EWL | Air-vac cans are shown on the plans (see right). The utilities are owned by the City of San Diego. Please clarify on the plans where/which air vac cans this comment is referring to. | ||||
| 10 | How long can Alternate 3 Cortege Lane expansion be closed? | EWL | Refer to Specification 01 00 02, Section 1.6 Item O: Contractor shall submit a plan for phasing the cortege lane widening construction (Add Alt #3) which maintains ingress and egress for two lanes on the existing pavement, and shall coordinate with the cemetery director to schedule wrok to be done at times when committal services are not scheduled. | ||||
| 11 | During the construction phase for Alternate 3, will there be any restrictions for construction hours at this location? | EWL | Refer to response #10. | ||||
| 12 | Will construction fencing with green mesh be required during all phases of construction? | EWL | Per Specification 01 00 02 Section 1.6 Item I: The temporary fencing shall encompass the cosntruction work area(s) to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR. | ||||
| 13 | During construction, will there be any restriction for construction hours at the two planting areas on the north side of the project? | EWL | Per Section A.3 of the Scope of Work, Item #2: Contractor shall coordinate with cemetery staff for all construction work to avoid or minimize any interruption of cemetery functions. | ||||
| 14 | Is there an alternate entrance that will be used during construction, or is the main entrance the only access? | EWL | Contractors are not permitted to use Cemetery main entrance. Contractors are to use the alternate entrance located by the maintenance facility along the northern border of the cemetery as shown on the cover page G-001 of the planset. | ||||
| 15 | During construction, excess dirt will be stored to a stockpile location on the property. The haul route will pass in front of the assembly area. Is there a schedule or a particular time when construction will have to stop for ceremonies? | EWL | Refer to response #13. | ||||
| 16 | Can the government please provide the CAD files for the grading? | VA | To be released at the discretion of the Contracting Officer / COR | ||||
| 17 | Please provide Form S02 IFB Contractor Cost Estimation Worksheet to be included with bid package per Virtual Bid Instructions. | VA | To be released at the discretion of the Contracting Officer / COR | ||||
| 18 | E2/A-101 shows a "ceiling surface exposed to flourescent strip light", please provide a spec or product data sheet. | EWL | Refer to revised architectural drawings. The flourescent light fixture to be Lithonia #XP1 ceiling grid VA228UNVHI, or approved equal; surface mounted; (2) F28W T5; 56 Watts; 120 Volts; Provide drywall installation kit if required. | ||||
| 19 | Provide electrical drawings showing location/path of travel for conduit from power source to committal shelter for light fixture in committal shelter storage closet. | EWL | Refer to As-builts for Phase 1 for electrical stub at the Assembly Area. Refer to attached utility sheet for route to the new Committal Shelter. | ||||
| 20 | Provide specification for digital repeater system shown on F8/A-103 | EWL | The digital repeater system to match existing commital shelter at MNC. EWL has requested Cemetery for additional information on existing digital repeater systems currently installed at exising committal shelters. | ||||
| 21 | Provide electrical drawings for digital repeater systems | EWL | Refer to the revised architectural drawings provided in the supporting documentation. | ||||
| 22 | Provide location of chain link fence | EWL | Per Sepcification 01 00 02, Section 1.6 Subsection I, "(b)efore construction operations begin, the contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1-meters (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on drawings. Provide gate as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps...". For silt fencing locations, refer to the erosion control plan and SWPPP included in the bid documents. | ||||
| 23 | Will the requirement to provide RE/COR a field office as stated in General Requirements 01 00 02 Paragraph 1.17 be enforced? The cemetery has an existing admin building and maintenance building on site that could possibly be used in lieu of the added cost to provide an office trailer for the RE/COR. | VA | To be determined at the discretion of the Contracting Officer / COR | ||||
| 24 | Will the requirement to provide RE/COR a new full sized pickup for 24 months per General Requirements 01 00 02 pp 1.17 be enforced? | VA | To be determined at the discretion of the Contracting Officer / COR | ||||
| 25 | If the contractor must provide a pickup truck, shouldn’t the period match the project duration? Project duration is 365 days and truck lease is supposed to be for 24 months. | VA | To be determined at the discretion of the Contracting Officer / COR | ||||
| 26 | Will the government provide the rosette mounting hardware for the niche covers? | VA | To be determined at the discretion of the Contracting Officer / COR | ||||
| 27 | Plans to not mention stockpile of BMP materials to be stored on site. Should contractor plan ~25% of what is shown? | HZ | Please clarify the RFI | ||||
| 28 | The "SWPPP Notes & Legend" provided mentions BMP details on sheets C-508, C-509 & C-510. Those sheets are not included in the combined bid set. Please provide. | EWL | Refer to response #6 | ||||
| 29 | For the 2 locations that are to receive hydroseed or hydromulch there is no seed mix provided. Please provide. | EWL | Refer to Sheet LP601 - Planting Legend for the matrix of seed mixes (excerpt to the right) | ||||
| 30 | Based on the project's foorprint, it will be subject to SWPPP requirements. What is the project risk level? | EWL | Per page 1 of the provided SWPPP, the risk level of the MNC project was determined to be 2 | ||||
| 31 | How many rain days should be assumed as part of base schedule before weather delays become an time extension? | VA | To be determined at the discretion of the Contracting Officer / COR | ||||
| 32 | Does Verduga wall installer need to be certified by Verduga? | SR | The installer does not need to certified by Verduga. Additional design specification regarding the retaining wall has been included in the response for reference. Once the bid has been awarded, the GC is to coordinate with Soil Retention for additional information. |
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