S05_RFIs and Answers - Cape Canaveral NS.pdf

Solicitation: 36C78626B0017

Project: Cape Canaveral National Cemetery National Shrine Project

RFI- Contractor Questions & Government Responses

1. Could the government please provide Contractor Laydown Area Info, including location, dimensions, and if laydown will have water/electric access available? Contractor laydown area to be provided is approx.+/- 40’x 50’

2. While installing / prepping mulch beds, does the government want landscape fabric or weed barrier installed prior to putting down the mulch? If so please provide any specs/requirements, if any. No weed or landscape fabric shall be used with project. Please reference SOW.

3. Can the Government provide as-built drawings and pump station information including pump curves, flow rates, piping sizes, electrical service, and available footprint for the injection system?

No As- builds, pump curves, flow rates, are available. Pipe size is 6” and 460v electrical service.

4. Can the Government identify the exact point of demarcation between Contractor responsibility and existing cemetery irrigation infrastructure? Please reference SOW for injection system requirements.

5. What is the average system flow rate? Not determinable, irrigation cycles and operations are variable to various operations

6. Are electrical upgrades anticipated? Not currently. Injection injection system requirements are unknown.

7. Is there dedicated space for chemical storage tanks? Yes

8. Are there existing backflow devices we must tie into? No, irrigation lake is source and non-potable water.

9. What percentage survival rate constitutes acceptable establishment at the conclusion of the 30-day establishment period? 30 day establishment with 1year guarantee

10. Can stripped topsoil be stockpiled, amended, and reused onsite, or should there be definite offsite disposal and import of replacement material? It is preferred that stripped topsoil be stockpiled, amended, and reused onsite.

11. Is the Government expecting the entire 2–4 inch profile to be amended at the stated 1:1 to 2:1 with the peat moss ratio across all planting areas, or only within the ornamental grass root zone?

Entire 2–4 inch profile to be amended at the stated 1:1 to 2:1 with the peat moss ratio across all planting areas is the requirement.

12. Can the cemetery verify final planting boundaries? The drawings in the SOW are not precise enough to determine hard edges, or will the government mark these precisely once awarded?

Government will mark the precise area once awarded to contractor.

13. Are there any protected utilities crossing the planting areas? Only Irrigation system 2-wire, valves and valve boxes across top of area. Cemetery will flag irrigation prior to start of work.

14. Is there an area where temporary spoil stockpiling allowed onsite? Yes

15. Can water trucks be filled from cemetery hydrants? Trucks can be filled with Irrigation system quick couplers.

16. Are there restrictions on truck routes through the cemetery? Yes, COR will designate truck routes.

17. Can the Government clarify any restrictions, application methods, or environmental protection measures required when applying herbicides adjacent to open water? Reference product label for direction. Label is Law

18. Has the Government observed any irrigation runoff or stormwater flow from the work areas into the retention pond, and are additional erosion or sediment control measures anticipated beyond those identified in the SOW? No

19. Can the Government clarify the acceptance criteria for the Irrigation Injection System? Will acceptance be based upon successful installation, calibration, and operation of the injection system in accordance with manufacturer specifications, or will acceptance require verification of product distribution and performance throughout the existing irrigation network beyond the Contractor's point of connection? Please reference SOW. Irrigation Injection system shall be fully functional and operational according to the manufacture’s specifications prior to acceptance.

20. What specific testing will be used to verify that fertigation, wetting agent, calcium, and pH injection capabilities are considered fully operational for project acceptance? Fully functional and operational in accordance to the manufacture’s specifications for operations.

21. Can you extend the proposal due date by 1 week? See amendment 0001

22. Will the government please consider extending the due date of this solicitation one week from the current due date? See amendment 0001

23. Do the tanks need to be double-walled or will they be placed in a chemical containment structure?

Tanks must meet chemical containment per manufactures specifications for fertilizers and chemicals to be used with injection system.

24. What is the chemical injection ratio required? Please reference SOW for injection system specifications

25. What size tanks are sufficient for the chemicals? 100gal-250gal are typical, but will based on manufactures specifications for injection system.

26. Where are the tanks/containment areas going to be located? Irrigation pump house area.

27. Where can we place the controller/diaphragm pumps? Irrigation pump house

28. Is a chemical eye washing station required? No

29. How far can we have exposed discharge piping from the wall behind the station before transitioning below grade? To be determined be Irrigation injection system to be installed. It is preferred port be installed in front of pump discharge gate valve.

30. What is the maximum flow on the existing pump station? 1200-1400 GPM

31. Where can we get supply power for the injection controls? Electrical panels are available at Pump house.

32. Can diaphragm pumps be mounted inside the existing pump station building? Yes

33. Can temporary irrigation be installed for the ornamental grass? Above ground hose type is allowed as long as monitored to ensure proper operations and must be removed upon completion of project.

34. I have another RFI for your team on the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Shrine Project. Please see below. Clear and visible photos of:

a. -the discharge pipe near the building wall

b. - the wall penetration

c. - available straight pipe section

d. - fittings, valves, flanges, reducers, or couplings

e. - any existing taps, ports, or injection points

f. - inside pump house view and exterior view

Unavailable at this time. Site visit and access was provided to all interested on June 2,2026

35. Will there be detailed drawings provided for the new additional pump house piping and pump locations? No,

36. Will the new pump require a motor starter? If so, where would the location be for this starter in the pump house? No

37. What panel will be feeding the new pump? No new pump will be added. Please reference SOW for irrigation injection system.

38. Will the existing panels in the pump house be able to handle the new pump load? Unknown. Do not the requirements for the new irrigation injection system. 460v Panel access is available.

39. The existing pump station drawing appears to show only two injection ports on the station discharge. The SOW appears to require three injection capabilities. Does the Government require three separate injection ports, or may multiple chemical functions be combined through fewer ports if the system meets performance requirements? Port requirements shall meet and be determined by the irrigation injection system manufactures specifications and requirements

40. If three injection ports are required, will the contractor be responsible for adding a new discharge spool piece or other piping modification to create the additional injection port? Port requirements shall meet and be determined by the irrigation injection system which manufactures specifications and requirements. Installed as specified by manufacturer.

41. Does the existing discharge pipe section with the injection ports penetrate or exit through a building wall? Unknown

42. Is that discharge pipe section accessible and replaceable without structural demolition, wall penetration work, or major modification to the existing pump station/building? Unknown. To be determined by manufactures specifications of installation.

43. Can the Government provide current photos of the pump station discharge piping, injection ports, wall penetrations, pipe sizes, flange/connection types, and available working clearance? Not at this time.

44. Are existing pump station as-built drawings, electrical data, flow/pressure requirements, and controls information available for vendor review? No As- builds, pump curves, flow rates, are available at this time.

45. Should the bid include installation labor for the added spool piece/injection port, or should the injection system vendor quote equipment only with installation by others?

Bid should include installation labor

46. Will the cemetery allow a shutdown window for installation/tie-in of the injection system and any required discharge piping modification? Yes, but must be scheduled with cemetery COR.

47. Are there any preferred manufacturers, approved equals, or specific equipment standards for the irrigation injection system beyond the component list in the SOW?

Please reference SOW for specification requirements. Irrigation Injection system shall meet or exceed specifications as in SOW

48. Should the injection system quote include startup, calibration, staff training, and warranty support as part of the base bid? Irrigation Injection system shall be met, be fully functional and operational according to the manufacture’s specifications

49. Where are the new pumps being fed from? Lake

50. What size pumps are required for installation? (Voltage/Amperage/Horsepower/Variable Speed/Spec Sheets) Unknown. To be determined by manufactures specifications of installation.

51. What are the distances from power sources to each pump? Unknown.

52. Can the government provide us with an irrigation piping drawing and point to point nozzle placement location? Unavailable