S02_Attachment - RFIs and Answers.pdf

Solicitation: 36C78625B0019

Project: Bay Pines National Cemetery, Gravesite Expansion

Contractor Questions & Government Responses

1. I just downloaded all the documents for the subject project and noticed there are (2) separate wage decisions posted, one for Heavy & one for Building? Can you please clarify which one would be applicable to this project?

1. GOV Response: Both wage determinations are applicable. The Government has determined that there is substantial construction in multiple categories (Heavy and Building) on this project. Reference U.S.

Department of Labor All Agency Memoranda Number 236 for information regarding the use of multiple wage determinations.

2. Ref drawing CD101- It appears 2 trees are scheduled for removal and marked with a designated circle and x. There are several trees shown with a X without a circle in the are of the IGC gravesites. Do all trees shown with an X remain and if so will they require tree protection?

2. GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

3. Ref drawing CS101- What are the 3 underground utilities that need relocating outside of the bridge abutment walls and who are the utility providers? What depth is each utility?

3. GOV Response: The G(B) line is a gas line, the utility provider is mostly likely TECO Peoples Gas, but the contractor will need to confirm this.

The UNK(B) line is an unknown line that the surveyor picked up when the survey was completed. Note that during the pre-bid site inspection excavations were taking place in this area for telecom lines. Contractor to verify type and depth. The NPW(B) line is a non-potable water line. The depths of these lines are unknown.

4. Ref drawing CG503 detail 4- Will foundation drawings and details be forthcoming for the modular bridge? What is the width and depth of channel the bridge spans? Will abutments bear on edge of ditch

4. GOV Response: The modular bridge is a design/build item and is a delegated design item for the contractor. Details and dimensions are provided in detail 4 of Sheet CG503. Contractor is required to provide engineered foundation and bridge plans for shop drawing review.

5. Ref drawing LC101- The typical planters reference drawings 3/C505 for further details. When referring to drawing 3/C505 curbing is shown. Will planter details be provided?

5. GOV Response: Detail shown on 3/C-505 is for curbing to be placed around planter area. Planter areas are 7’-0” square from outside to outside of planter curb.

6. Ref drawing CS 101 and detail 2/CG503- Realizing the sheet pile wall is design build, is an aluminized finish required on the sheet pile wall?

6. GOV Response: Yes, an aluminized finish is preferred for added corrosion resistance.

7. Ref design build items- With the Rostrum shelter foundation being designed by the shelter manufacturer based on soil conditions and sheet pile wall requiring design based on the existing conditions, will the awarded general contractor be required to have a Florida certified general contractor license to perform work on this project?

7. GOV Response: Contractor shall be Certified General Contractor, as this is a federal project does not specifically have to be in Florida

8. Can the depth/length of the Contech Metric Sheeting sheet pile required be provided?

8. GOV Response: The limits of the sheet pile installation are provided on sheets CS101 and CG103 of 365LF. Sheet pile installation is listed as a design/build item and is a delegated design item for the contractor.

Contractor is to determine sufficient depth or length of the sheet pile.

9. Can the gauge of the Contech Metric Sheeting sheet pile required be provided?

(Contech Metric Sheeting is offered in black steel & hot-dipped galvanized steel in the complete range of 5 gage through 12 gage.)

9. GOV Response: Sheet pile installation is listed as a design/build item and is a delegated design item for the contractor. Contractor is to determine the gage requirement and submit shop drawings for review.

10. Can the finish of the Contech Metric Sheeting sheet pile required be provided? (Contech Metric Sheeting is offered in black steel & hot-dipped galvanized steel in the complete range of 5 gage through 12 gage.)

10. GOV Response: Aluminized steel type 2 coating is preferred.

11. Ref drawing CD101- after visiting the site it appears there are a good number of trees that are present within the area of work that are not shown on the drawings and appear to interfere with proposed roadway, columbarium, and IGC gravesites. How many additional trees require removal that are not shown on drawings and what are the sizes?

11. GOV Response: All trees and brush indicated by the tree boundary that are inside the limits of disturbance will need to removed.

12. Ref drawing CG503/2- The sheet piling detail includes a range of 5 gauge to

12-gauge sheet pile. After considering soil and slope conditions these gauges do not appear to be thick enough to adequately retain the soil. May we suggest using a PZC 13 for bidding purposes? If not what thickness would you like?

12. GOV Response: Sheet pile installation is listed as a design/build item and is a delegated design item for the contractor. Contractor is to determine the gage requirement and submit shop drawings for review.

13. Will the owner accept Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

13. GOV Response: Yes

14. Is this project tax-exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax-exempt certificates?

14. GOV Response: Project is not considered tax exempt. The Federal Government’s tax exemption cannot be used by the contractor.

15. What is the approximate duration between issuing the award and issuing the

NTP?

15. GOV Response: NTP is anticipated to be issued within 10 days after award (pending insurance and bonds have been received by awardee).

16. For planning the preliminary project schedule, please provide an anticipated award date.

16. GOV Response: July 2025

17. How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for the owner and A/E to review and respond to RFIs?

17. GOV Response: 14 calendar days

18. How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E submittal review?

18. GOV Response: 14 calendar days

19. Will this project require a QAQC Manager and/or an SSHO? If so, can the superintendant dual hat?

19. GOV Response: Yes, the QC Manager / SSHO can be dual hatted; additionally the superintendent can be triple hatted QC Manager / SSHO / Superintendent.

20. Please confirm that the project scope will be completed during normal working hours, not nights and weekends.

20. GOV Response: Confirmed, work shall occur during normal working hours.

21. Can you confirm that the owner will be contracting directly with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project and that the Contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the Commissioning Agent?

21. GOV Response: Commissioning observations will be performed by the Government’s Architect-Engineer Construction Management and Engineering Services Contractor.

22. Has the facility Operation & Maintenance team reviewed the Contract Documents for operability to avoid change orders?

22. GOV Response: Yes, NCA Southeast District Operations Engineers have been a part of the design process.

23. Spec 31 20 00 Earth Moving 1.4 Classification of Excavation and Includes Rock Excavation as separate from Unclassified. The Spec also includes definition of rock (including within the Geotech Report). We do not see that there is a payment method for rock if encountered. Is the intent for rock to be paid for separately as a change or part of the general excavation and not paid for as a change?

23. GOV Response: Rock is to be paid for as part of the general excavation.

24. Can the contractor use the existing on-site utilities for temporary electrical and water free of charge?

24. GOV Response: Please review Specification 01 00 02, contractor is required to install, maintain, and measure for the purposes of logging contractor’s use. Temporary utilities shall be coordinated with appropriate utility provides.

This is not free of charge.

25. Detail 10/C-505 depicts a stucco assembly. Will a spec be provided, or will this detail be sufficient for bidding purposes?

25. GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

26. Will CAD files be available before the bid submission date?

26. GOV Response: CAD Files will be provided following award.

27. Will there be an opportunity to go visit the site after the site visit?

27. GOV Response: Cemetery is open to the public. Cemetery office hours are listed on the website. Please contact the CO and COR if assistance is required.

28. Due to the nature of work in the Administration and Maintenance Building, will staff need to be moved to a temporary office building?

28. GOV Response: Interior work is minor in nature, work in staff areas will be coordinated through the COR/ Inspector and Cemetery Director. A temporary building is not required.

29. How long after NTP will the Government provide the submittal register?

29. GOV Response: Contractor is responsible for developing the submittal register in accordance with Section 01 33 23 1-3.

30. Can the bid date be extended for an additional two (2) weeks?

30. GOV Response: Any extensions to the bid due date will be published through an amendment to the solicitation and posted on sam.gov.

31. Please confirm the contractor is to provide a field office for the COR, per spec section 01 00 02, section 1.17.

31. GOV Response: Section 01 00 02 1.17 COR’s Field Office is not required for this contract.

32. Regarding the sheet piling, please provide the gage, finish, and length of sheet.

32. GOV Response: The finish is found on Sheet CG503 in detail 2 as aluminized steel type 2 coating. Sheet pile installation is listed in the construction documents as design/build and is a contractor delegated design item.

Contractor is to determine the gage requirement and submit engineered shop drawings for review.

33. Division 01

a) Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? a)GOV Response: Yes, the QC Manager / SSHO can be dual hatted; additionally the superintendent can be triple hatted QC Manager / SSHO / Superintendent.

b) If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? b) GOV Response: See response to a above.

c) Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC? c)GOV Response: See response to a above.

d) If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? d)GOV Response: See response to a above.

e) Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC? e)GOV Response: GOV Response: Yes, see response to a above.

f) Please confirm the issued drawing set is the latest and complete set.

f)GOV Response: Drawings Stamped and Dated April 29,2024 are the latest drawing set.

g) Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

g) GOV Response: Documents utilized the latest TIL guidelines at the time of their production.

h) Past Performance: If we have a PPQ, requested for another opportunity, that is less than 12 months old, can we use it within our proposal? Or will a new PPQ need to be requested?

h)GOV Response:PPQs were not requested to be submitted with bids under this solicitation. If found necessary, the CO will request past performance information from the apparent awardee prior to award in order to make a responsibility determination in accordance with FAR Part 9. A format for submission would be provided at that time.

i) Who is responsible for the terminal clean of the project area?

i)GOV Response: The reference to “Terminal” is unclear. Project area is the responsibility of the contractor.

j) Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent?

j)GOV Response: NCA will provide will conduct observations through Architect-Engineer Construction Engineering and Management Services Contract.

k) Please confirm order of precedence for the contract documents. Does SOW prevail over the specifications and construction drawings?

k) GOV Response: Specifications prevail over drawings.

l) Please provide any as-built documents for existing conditions within the limits of work.

l)GOV Response: These will be provided following award, if available.

However, as the parcel is new to the NCA, information is limited to the provided survey. Additional discussions can be made between the COR and the VHA hospital engineer after award, as required.

m) Drawings refer to spec section 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls, however, this is not included in the provided construction docs. Please provide.

m)GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

34. Division 03 – Concrete and Columbarium: Please clarify who is to provide the Niche Covers and Rosettes? The drawings show these, however, the specifications state that they will be provided by the VA.

34. GOV Response: Niche covers are Owner provided, and Contractor installed.

Rosettes are Contractor Provided and Contractor installed.

35. Division 09 – Finishes

a) Confirm that a Rulon ceiling system is suspended below the tongue and groove wood roof system of the rostrum.

a) GOV Response: Yes, Rulon ceiling system is suspended

b) If confirmed, what is the intended finish of the underside of the tongue and groove roof sheathing?

b) GOV Response: To match existing committal shelter.

36. Division 23 – HVAC

a) The design narrative calls for new refrigerant piping to all existing units, this is not shown on the drawings. Will this be required?

b) Narrative calls for cleaning of ductwork at existing buildings, will this be required?

c) Narrative calls for hurricane pads at all condensing units, is this including existing units or just new?

d) Is there a spec for the anti-corrosion seacoast cabinet?

36. GOV Response: All HVAC-related work has been removed from the bid scope;

reference bid document drawings.

37. Division 26 – Electrical

a) Please confirm whether the power pathway to the new rostrum, as indicated on Drawing E-100, is intended to traverse an active or designated burial area?

a. If this route is correct, please advise if any special trenching requirements, depth modifications, or restrictions apply when working within or near burial zones?

b) Please confirm whether surface-mounted raceways are permitted for security cabling runs where doors have aluminum frames and where ceilings are of hard (non-accessible) construction?

c) Please confirm whether the use of plenum-rated, free-air (unsupported) cable is permitted for security camera cabling routed above accessible drop ceiling areas?

d) Please confirm whether free-air (unsupported) plenum-rated cabling is permitted for access control wiring routed above accessible drop ceiling areas?

37. GOV Response: Refer to the responses to items 54-57 below.

38. Division 28 – Access Control / CCTV

a) Please confirm whether the existing AMAG access control panel at the Bay Pines National Cemetery is intended to remain in place as part of this expansion project, or if it shall be replaced with a Software House/C-Cure system for alignment with systems deployed elsewhere on VA campuses?

GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

b) Please confirm the physical location of the existing CCTV Network Video Recorder (NVR) that will be utilized for the Grave Site Expansion project?

a. Additionally, please verify whether sufficient storage capacity and licensing are available on the existing NVR to support the integration of the new cameras specified in the design?

GOV Response: Refer to the response for item 59 below;

c) Please confirm whether Doors 106 (Men’s Restroom) and 107 (Women’s Restroom) are to be included in the access control system and monitored by the designated access control panel under this project scope?

GOV Response: Refer to the response for item 61 below

d) Will an updated specification document be issued for this project? The current specifications dated 4/29/2024 reference outdated and unsupported technologies, including Windows XP operating systems and 480p analog camera resolutions, which have been discontinued and are no longer commercially available? To ensure accurate system design, compliance with VA IT and cybersecurity standards (e.g., VA Directive 6550), and availability of commercially supported components, clarification is requested regarding whether a revised specification set will be issued to reflect current-generation hardware and software platforms.

GOV Response: No updates are expected to be made for this project; The specification section 28 10 00 included in the design specification package is the latest revision of the Department of Veterans Affairs Technical Information Library. Specific issues will be addressed by the COR in consultation with NCA IT staff.

e) Please confirm whether all hardware and technology specified for the security systems must comply with the following federal standards:

i. BAA (Buy American Act)

ii. TAA (Trade Agreements Act)

iii. FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards)

GOV Response: Refer to the response for item 63 below;

f) Please provide Division 08 specification section 08 71 00 – Door Hardware, as it is not included in the current specification set issued on 4/29/2024? The door hardware specification is required to properly coordinate with Division 28 access control scope, ensure lockset compatibility, and allocate responsibility for both physical and electronic door components. Without this spec, access control integration and power coordination cannot be accurately designed.

GOV Response: Refer to the response for item 64 below

g) Please confirm whether Division 08 (Door Hardware) or Division 28 (Electronic Safety and Security) is responsible for providing and terminating power to the new access control locking hardware?

i. This clarification is necessary for accurate labor division, scope delineation, and electrical coordination.

Improper assignment could result in change orders or construction delays.

ii. If Division 08 is responsible for supplying hardware, confirmation of any associated low-voltage power provisioning is also requested?

GOV Response: Division 28 is responsible for providing and terminating power to the new access control hardware

h) Please provide a detailed door hardware schedule identifying locking hardware types, functions, and any electrified locking requirements for all access-controlled doors included in the project scope? This information is essential for proper coordination between mechanical and electronic access control systems, to ensure compatibility between locksets, door preps, and system hardware. The schedule will also clarify which doors require fail-safe/fail-secure locking, request-to-exit devices, and door position monitoring.

GOV Response: Refer to the response for item 65 below;

39. Division 30: Prefabricated Bridge: Please clarify whether a TL-1 railing or a deck mounted tube railing as show in photograph.

39. GOV Response: Refer to Sheet CG503 detail 4: Bridge section view shows rail TL-1. Provide options available for VA selection in final design.

40. Division 31: Site Work

a) Clarify gauge and quantity of sheet piling

b) Clarify whether the sheeting is to be galvanized or a specific coating.

c) Please clarify who is responsible for relocation of existing utilities.

d) Please confirm the date that the Wetlands Permit is expected to be issued.

e) Can you provide the Report titled Bay Pines National Cemetery Expansion Phase 2 Design & Permitting Guidance by WSP dated March 15, 2025?

40. GOV Response: The wetlands permit is expected to be issued at the end of June 2025 b) Clarify gauge and quantity of sheet piling: Sheet pile installation is a contractor design/build item and is a contractor delegated design item.

Contractor is to determine the gage requirement and submit engineered shop drawings for review.

Clarify whether the sheeting is to be galvanized or a specific coating. Refer to Sheet CG503 detail 2: Aluminized steel type 2 coating Please clarify who is responsible for relocation of existing utilities. The contractor is responsible for contacting the corresponding utility companies and having utilities relocated as required to construct new work.

41. For the sheet piling, can you please provide the following?

a) Gage

b) Finish

c) Length of sheet

41. GOV Response Gage: Sheet pile installation is a contractor design/build item and is a contractor delegated design item. Contractor is to determine the gage requirement and submit engineered shop drawings for review.

Finish: Refer to Sheet CG503 detail 2: Aluminized steel type 2 coating Length of sheet: Sheet pile installation is a contractor design/build item is a contractor delegated design item. Contractor is to determine the sheet pile depth/length requirement and submit engineered shop drawings for review.

42. Also, is the attached product sheet acceptable for the sheet piling?

42. GOV Response: Specific products will not be reviewed prior to award.

Sheet pile installation is a contractor design/build item is a contractor delegated design item. Contractor is to determine the sheet pile depth/length requirement and submit engineered shop drawings for review.

43. It appears that there is significant grade change between the traffic circle and the proposed retaining wall which may cause erosion as water overtops the retaining wall. Should the top of the retaining wall be set at an elevation such that water sheds toward the proposed roadway?

43. GOV Response

44. Has a structural assessment been conducted to evaluate the feasibility of constructing Road B over multiple buried stormwater drainage pipes, and directly adjacent to an existing retaining wall?

44. GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

45. Is there a proposed guard rail at the existing retaining wall to protect vehicular traffic?

45. GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

46. Should the existing VCP and CMP stormwater drainage pipes beneath Road B, adjacent to the existing retaining wall, be replaced?

46. GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

47. Are there any rehabilitation efforts planned for the existing stormwater drainage concrete headwall? During the site visit, it was observed that the existing handrail/guardrail is rusted and has become detached from the top of the headwall

47. GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

48. The southern concrete support (wingwall) of the existing headwall adjacent to Roadway B appears to be undermined, exhibiting signs of soil erosion and a potentially compromised or missing foundation. If repairs or rehabilitation of the storm drain concrete headwall are deemed necessary, would this work be considered a change order?

48. GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

49. Review of Grading Plans for the National Cemetery Expansion - This review question pertains to the existing and proposed finish grades for the National Cemetery expansion project. Please confirm whether the site is intended to be a balanced cut-and-fill project. Additionally, clarify whether the excavated soils from the proposed stormwater detention pond are planned to be reused as fill material in achieving the final design grades.

49. GOV Response: Contractor is responsible for determining cut and fill volumes. Please refer to Sheet CG103 for details of the drainage and grading plan, specifically grading note 3. Contractor to determine if excavated soil meets the quality required for fill material.

50. Does the Designer of Record (DOR) have an estimate of the volume of gravel fill required to be imported to the site in order to achieve the proposed finished grades?

50. Gov Response: Contractor is responsible for estimating this volume.

51. Page E-601 are there any other requirements for the manual transfer switch, i.e., AUX Contacts, Strip Heater Etc..?

51. GOV Response: No other requirements for the MTS.

52. In lieu of having a manual transfer switch, and a generator plug could - can the contractor use a docking station that would have both the transfer switch and the connections for the generator?

52. GOV Response: Contractor to submit bid per plan. Specific substitutions will be handled with project RFIs and submittals. The engineer has no objection to substituting a docking station for the manual transfer switch and generator plug.

However, contractor to confirm that generator expected to be used in the event of an extended power outage includes cables with connectors suitable to mate with the docking station.

53. The plans identify several existing light fixtures where the SOW is to remove and replace the light bulbs only - if the light fixtures are determined to be in a none re-usable condition will removal and replacement of the light fixture be considered a change of scope?

53. GOV Response: Changes to the plans and specifications will be handled through RFIs and contract modifications in accordance with the FAR.

54. Please confirm whether the power pathway to the new rostrum, as indicated on Drawing E-100, is intended to traverse an active or designated burial area? If this route is correct, please advise if any special trenching requirements, depth modifications, or restrictions apply when working within or near burial zones?

54. GOV Response: The power pathway depicted on drawing E100 is diagrammatic only and is meant to show the starting and ending points of the circuit. Field coordinate routing with Department of Veteran Affairs personnel to ensure adequate clearance from any active or designated burial area.

55. Please confirm whether surface-mounted raceways are permitted for security cabling runs where doors have aluminum frames and where ceilings are of hard (non-accessible) construction?

55. GOV Response Per specification 28 10 00 “Access Control” section 2.15(B), for raceways refer to specification 27 05 33 “Conduits and Backboxes for Communication Systems”. Per specification 27 05 33, section 3.1(A)(12), Unless indicated on drawings or specified, install conduits concealed within finished walls, floors, and ceilings. Also, per specification 27 05 33, section 3.3(A), unless otherwise indicated on drawings exposed condu9it is only permitted in mechanical and electrical rooms.

56. Please confirm whether the use of plenum-rated, free-air (unsupported) cable is permitted for security camera cabling routed above accessible drop ceiling areas?

56. GOV Response: The VA requires all wiring to be installed in raceway systems.

57. Please confirm whether free-air (unsupported) plenum-rated cabling is permitted for access control wiring routed above accessible drop ceiling areas?

57. GOV Response: The VA requires all wiring to be installed in raceway systems.

58. Please confirm whether the existing AMAG access control panel at the Bay Pines National Cemetery is intended to remain in place as part of this expansion project, or if it shall be replaced with a Software House/C-Cure system for alignment with systems deployed elsewhere on VA campuses?

58. GOV Response: NCA is a different entity and has different requirements than the adjacent VHA campus. Software alignment is not required as access is for NCA only, unless otherwise specified in the plans and specifications.

59. Please confirm the physical location of the existing CCTV Network Video Recorder (NVR) that will be utilized for the Grave Site Expansion project?

59. GOV Response The physical location of the existing CCTV NVR shall be field determined during construction. Assume that the location is in the OPS Center (109) of the Administration Building unless directed otherwise.

60. Please confirm sufficient storage capacity and licensing are available on the existing NVR to support the integration of the new cameras specified in the design?

60. GOV Response: WILL BE ANSWERED OF FUTURE AMENDMENT

61. Please confirm whether Doors 106 (Men’s Restroom) and 107 (Women’s Restroom) are to be included in the access control system and monitored by the designated access control panel under this project scope?

61. GOV Response Per design drawing E101, the doors to the Men’s Restroom

(106) and Women’s Restroom (107) have door contacts, electronic locks and request-to-exit motion devices. These devices shall be monitored by the access control panel.

62. Will an updated specification document be issued for this project? The current specifications dated 4/29/2024 reference outdated and unsupported technologies, including Windows XP operating systems and 480p analog camera resolutions, which have been discontinued and are no longer commercially available? To ensure accurate system design, compliance with VA IT and cybersecurity standards (e.g., VA Directive 6550), and availability of commercially supported components, clarification is requested regarding whether a revised specification set will be issued to reflect current-generation hardware and software platforms.

62. GOV Response: No updates are expected to be made for this project; The specification section 28 10 00 included in the design specification package is the latest revision of the Department of Veterans Affairs Technical Information Library. Specific issues will be addressed by the COR in consultation with NCA IT staff.

63. Please confirm whether all hardware and technology specified for the security systems must comply with the following federal standards:

BAA (Buy American Act) TAA (Trade Agreements Act) FIPS (Federal Information processing Standards)

63. GOV Response: Unless waived by Department of Veteran Affairs personnel, it is expected that all hardware and technology shall comply with the three listed federal standards.

64. Please provide Division 08 specification section 08 71 00 – Door Hardware, as it is not included in the current specification set issued on 4/29/2024?

The door hardware specification is required to properly coordinate with Division 28 access control scope, ensure lockset compatibility, and allocate responsibility for both physical and electronic door components. Without this spec, access control integration and power coordination cannot be accurately designed.

64. GOV Response: Refer to response to #65.

65. Please provide a detailed door hardware schedule identifying locking hardware types, functions, and any electrified locking requirements for all access-controlled doors included in the project scope? This information is essential for proper coordination between mechanical and electronic access control systems, to ensure compatibility between locksets, door preps, and system hardware. The schedule will also clarify which doors require fail-safe/fail-secure locking, request- to-exit devices, and door position monitoring.

65. GOV Response Refer to drawing E-101 for required access control devices and hardware, including request-to-exit devices and door contacts for door position monitoring. Provide required power supply, conduit, wiring, and devices for a complete access control system. Where “EL” is indicated, provide an electric strike, including preparation of the existing frame. See below clarifications on requirements for each type of opening.

Single Door without Card Reader (public restrooms 106 and 107) – the intent is for these doors to be controlled by a schedule/timer, limiting afterhours access, providing security monitoring, and providing free public ingress during open hours. Electric strike shall be fail-secure. Assume existing lockset requires replacement without additional door preparation; provide a storeroom function lockset with key override, free to egress from interior, and lever handles to match style and finish of others in Admin/PIC Building.

Single Door with Card Reader – the intent for these doors is to have full-time controlled access by card reader and provide security monitoring. Electric strike shall be fail-secure. Assume existing lockset requires replacement without additional door preparation; provide a storeroom function lockset with key override, free to egress from interior, and lever handles to match style and finish of others in Admin Building.

Double Door with Magnetic Locks and Card Reader

- Public access lobby 101 – the intent is for these doors to be controlled on a schedule/timer, limiting afterhours access by card reader, providing security monitoring, and providing free public ingress during open hours.

- The intent for the remainder of the double doors is to have full-time controlled access by card reader and provide security monitoring.

- Magnetic locks shall be fail-safe, have battery back-up, have a door release push button (“DR” on drawings), and be tied into the existing fire alarm system to meet code requirements. Balance of door hardware is assumed to be existing to remain.

66. Please confirm discussion during the site visit that the Owner/DOR is in the process of obtaining a wetland permit for the planned cemetery expansion. Please confirm if the wetland permit will be made available to bidders before the bid submission date.

66. GOV Response Wetland impact permits are in the process of being obtained and will likely be approved at the end of June or in early July. The USACE Application Number is: SAJ-2024-02341-TEH and the SWFWMD ERP Application is: 899752 As soon as the permits are approved, they can be provided.

67. Please confirm which government agency issuing the wetland permit - Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) or US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE).

67. GOV Response There are two wetland permits being obtained. One for state compliance through the SWFWMD and the federal compliance through the USACE.

68. Please confirm restrictive measures per the wetland permit.

68. GOV Response The wetland permit has not yet been issued, however the expectation is for the permit to be issued with requirements consistent with the bid plans and specifications; there are no special conditions anticipated to be involved with either the USACE permit or the SWFWMD permit

69. Please confirm that general contractor or subcontractor laborers/non-technical and non-supervisory, shall as a minimum have successfully completed the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course

69. GOV Response: All employees on site shall require the OSHA 10-hour certified safety course. The 30-hour course is required for site safety personnel, superintendents, and other supervisors.

70. Please confirm on the plans the location of the CO/COR field office.

70. GOV Response: COR field office is not required.

71. Please confirm that the photocopier printer requirements include stapler in addition to collating and sorting.

71. GOV Response Photocopier printer is not required.

72. Please confirm that the COR's office printer/copier must be required to be printer/copier with four paper tray sizes and bypass tray and a printer/copier with a two tray (letter and tabloid) with full glass scanned capability be satisfactory

72. GOV Response Photocopier printer is not required.

73. Please confirm that a separate Fax machine is be furnished for the COR's field office trailer.

73. GOV Response Photocopier printer is not required.

74. Please confirm that the photocopier printer requirements include stapler in addition to collating and sorting.

74. GOV Response Photocopier printer is not required.

75. Please confirm that the COR's office printer/copier must be required to be printer/copier with four paper tray sizes and bypass tray and a printer/copier with a two tray (letter and tabloid) with full glass scanned capability be satisfactory

75. GOV Response Photocopier printer is not required.

76. Please confirm that a separate Fax machine is be furnished for the COR's field office trailer.

76. GOV Response Fax machine is not required.

77. Please confirm the requirement for 2 voice line (separate numbers) is required for the COR or will a dedicated WiFi (Starlink or equal) will be sufficient for the COR's field office.

77. GOV Response Voice and / or internet is not required.

78. Please confirm that the COR's field office and facilities shall be relocated once after its initial installation at contractor's expense.

78. GOV Response COR field office is not required.

79. Please confirm the following vehicle requirements and responsibilities for the Contractor in support of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

Vehicle Specifications The Contractor shall provide a new, full-size pickup truck for the COR’s use. The vehicle must meet or exceed the following specifications:

1. Model: Comparable to Ford F-150 XL Super Cab

2. Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive (4WD)

3. Engine: Minimum V-6 or V-8 with automatic transmission

4. Tires: Off-road capable

5. Interior Protection: WeatherTech floor liners

Lease Terms

1. The vehicle shall be leased for a minimum term of 24 months.

2. The Resident Engineer and/or COR must inspect and approve the vehicle prior to lease commencement.

Registration and Expenses

1. The Contractor shall register and obtain license plates for the vehicle.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the vehicle, including but not limited to fuel, routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, and transporting the vehicle to and from service appointments.

Alternate Transportation

1. If scheduled maintenance or repairs require the vehicle to be unavailable for more than 24 hours, the Contractor shall provide a comparable alternate vehicle for the COR’s use.

Insurance The Contractor shall maintain full motor vehicle insurance coverage for the leased vehicle.

Use Restrictions

1. The vehicle shall be used exclusively for official government business on National Cemetery property.

2. The vehicle shall not be used for any personal or off-site activities by the

COR.

Please confirm compliance with the above requirements.

79. GOV Response COR Vehicle is not required.

80. Please confirm if John Deere XUV590M S4 (or similar model with similar features) would be a suitable substitute in lieu of a full size pick-up truck for the COR's use at the site

80. GOV Response COR All-terrain vehicle is not required.

81. Please confirm who is responsible for preparing the SWPPP - DOR or the GC?

81. GOV Response The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and SWPPP has been submitted to SWFWMD for review and final approval along with wetlands permitting.

82. Please confirm who is responsible for all waters of the state (WOS) to be flagged or otherwise clearly marked in the field.

Please identify on the plans where a double row of silt fence is to be installed in all areas where a 50-foot buffer cannot be maintained between disturbed area and all WOS. CG501, VI FDEP Standard Notes, #9.

82. GOV Response: Some flags may still be in place from the initial wetland delineation effort. The location of all flags from that effort are documented in the bid package in association with wetland mapping within the Civil set (wetland impact figure on sheet CS-101). The Contractor is responsible for knowing where wetland limits are located while constructing near and around federal and state-regulated systems.

83. Please provide copy of permit SCR100000 and/or SC's water quality standard - CG501, VI FDEP Standard Notes, #10.

83. GOV Response According to water quality standard CG501, a copy of the water quality monitoring plan (public document) will be provided along with a copy of the permit once issued.

84. A representative of Contech response to request for design and proposal - Per Contech the plan set does not have the proper information for Contech to provide a design and or proposal.

Contech will quote if the following is provided: 1. Gage, 2. Finish and 3. Length of Sheet.

Please confirm the sheeting finish and the length of sheet so the bidder can prepare an accurate cost for the design build portion of the bid proposal.

84. GOV Response The preferred finish is found on Sheet CG503 in detail 2 as aluminized steel type 2 coating. Sheet pile installation is a contractor design/build item and is a contractor delegated design item. Contractor is to determine the sheet pile depth/length requirement and submit engineered shop drawings for review.

85. Please confirm that the source of irrigation water for the NC expansion will be supplied/tapped from the existing irrigation network.

85. GOV Response The existing irrigation system will be expanded to irrigate only new burial sections and columabrium. Connections will be made to the existing irrigation mainline pipe stub outs.

Per Flag note 2: Excavate and expose capped mainline pipe stub out in approximate location shown. Remove thrust block or joint restrain and ductile iron plug. Install ductile iron coupling and route new mainline as indicated. Restrain coupling with joint restraint. Coordinate connection with the resident engineer on site prior to construction. Do not disrupt existing irrigation for a period of longer than 3 days. Inform resident engineer 7 days in advance of making connections to existing irrigation mainline.

86. Please provide the Owner/DOR's basis of design for the Contech prefabricated modular bridge. For the requested design/build submission, we'll need you to provide applicable guidance and design criteria, specifically addressing the following:

Critical Design Loads:

What are the static loads, including dead loads and live loads for this design What are the dynamic loads, for this design including but not limited to:

Longitudinal forces resulting from braking and acceleration, and maximum vehicle loading parameters, including maximum truck/vehicle sizes and associated weight limits.

Please confirm the bridge surface, i.e., steel plate, open steel grid, or concrete.

What is minimum and maximum vehicle lane width, are there two (2) traffic lanes, Is the design to include a pedestrian walking lane (one side only or both sides).

Are there any vehicle restrictions (vehicle weight and width).

This information is required to ensure that the design meets all structural, performance, and design requirements.

86. GOV Response Please refer to Sheet CG503 detail 4 for bridge specifications. The prefab modular bridge is a contractor design/build item and is a contractor delegated design item. Contractor forces are to determine requirements and submit engineered shop drawings for review. Design shall be in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. Design loads are as specified on detail 4/CG503. Deck wearing surface is concrete. Bridge width is 24-feet to accommodate 20’ roadway with 2’ curb and gutter each side.