RFI Questions and Answers 072722 .xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 47PA0322R0015
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This solicitation notice seeks proposals for a new construction project located in Boqueron, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. The General Services Administration is soliciting a single firm fixed-price contract for the construction of a new marine support administrative building, boat maintenance/storage hangar, exterior vehicular parking spaces, outdoor lighting, and physical security equipment including CCTV, intrusion detection systems, perimeter fencing, and secure entry. The total estimated value of construction is between $5-10 million. Proposals are due no later than July 28, 2022 and shall be submitted via email. This requirement is set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 236220 and size standard of $39.5 million.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| SF30 Amend 0001 - 47PA0322R0015_0001.pdf | ||
| RFI Questions and Answers 072722 .xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DDD - RFI Attachments.pdf | ||
| SF1442 - 47PA0322R0015 rev1 .pdf | ||
| SF30 Amend 0001 - 47PA0322R0015_0001.pdf | ||
| CBP TARS site location.pdf | ||
| GC_Agreement MMU___.pdf | ||
| GSA 527.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Letter - Mayaguez.pdf | ||
| Visit Authorization Request Form - MMU.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SF 1442 47PA0322R0015__.pdf | ||
| SBSA_GC - The Solicitation MMU___.pdf | ||
| WD PR20220001 062822.pdf | ||
| GC Reps and Certs Nov 2020 508.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 6 - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| GACA_GSAAffiliatedCustomerAccounts - Instructions.pdf | ||
| CBP Mayaguez Marine Unit - SOW.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - Contractor Pricing Proposal Spreadsheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SBU Information Request Form.docx | DOCX document |
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| General Services Administration |
| Special Programs Division |
| Building 41, Denver Federal Center |
| Denver, CO 80225 |
RFI Log - Solicitation # 47PA0322R0015
| Project: | CBP Mayaguez Marine Unit - New Construction |
| Location: | Boquerón, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico 00622 |
| RFI # | Reference, Sheet Number, or Spec Section | RFI Question | Response By | RFI Response |
| 1 | Good Afternoon: We have questions regarding the above referenced project. Where and to whom could we submit our inquiries. Thank you | Acquisitions | Please submit your RFI to the below email addresses: |
sandy.nixon@gsa.gov charlesm.johnson@gsa.gov overton.spence@gsa.gov
| 2 | Please be advised Standard Form 1442 item 13b specifies that offer guarantee is not required. Nevertheless, the Solicitation item I.F.c requires 20 percent of the bid price or 3 million whichever is less. Please clarify. | Acquisitions | Please see that the SF 1442 section 13(b) has been updated. A bid guarantee is required. | |
| 3 | Please identify Contractor's temporary staging area and parking. | PM | Contractor staging area will be within the construction site unless contractor can coordinate alternate area with other municipalities or agencies. | |
| 4 | Please clarify if municipal taxes ("Arbitrios de Construccion") will be paid by the Contractor. If affirmative, please provide applicable rate. | Acquisitions | Taxes are the contractors responsibility, and they should contact the PR Municipal Tax Authority for tax rate information? (Note Reference FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, & Local Taxes) | |
| 5 | Please clarify if Builder's Risk insurance will be provided by the government. | Acquisitions | No | |
| 6 | Please confirm if project inspection and special inspection services will be performed by Others. | PM | Daily inspections will be completed by the on-site Construction Manager(Parsons Government Services). Special inspections will be completed by the A/E (DDD Architecture) | |
| 7 | C1-10 | With regards existing office trailers relocation shown in drawing C1-10, please clarify the following: |
a. Please provide additional information with regards to trailer's destination site in Lajas. We herein include a list:
i. Existing utilities provision and distance to proposed trailer's location
ii. Proposed trailer's location
iii. Required trailers footings
iv. Please specify any other work to be required such as stair construction, bollards installation, emergency generator, water cistern, sanitary connection, etc.
v. Will any site improvement be reqired? Please specify.
b. Interior furniture and office equipment will be removed and stored by Others?
c. The US Custom Service Office and Container located at the east part of the drawing, instruction on says "...... to be removed".
i. Does note 6 (dwg. C1-10) also apply to these two (2) office/containers. If not, please explain where the new location will be.
ii. For these two (2) trailers, will any other work be required? such as utility connections, stairs construction, concrete foundations, etc? Please specify. CBP i. see attached aerial of TARS site relative to the Mayaguez MU
ii. Trailers to be located next to Control Center on site
iii. If necessary, to be provided by contractor
iv. Stairs as necessary to access the trailers. Contractor to connect to on-site utilities. Generator to be relocated and installed at new site.
v. There is no existing paving for trailers. Site improvements only as necessary to relocate & install trailers and equipment.
b. Furniture & office equipment will not be removed and stored by others c.i, ii. Yes, trailer offices and containers to be removed and relocated to TARS site Trailer will need to be connected to utilities. Containers do not need to be connected to utilities.
| 8 | A-103 | Please refer to drawing A-103, walls identified as 11 (CMU type) between axis C and E has been marked as gypsum board partitions instead. Please clarify which partition type is correct. | A/E | Please refer to Attachment 1 of the "DDD - RFI Attachments" for clarification. Please bid based off of what is in the attachment. |
| 9 | A-802 | Refer to drawing A-802, most types of door types shown requires hollow metal leaves with aluminum frames. Please confirm if that instruction is correct. Suppliers have shown concern with regards weight, fire rating, etc. Please clarify how to proceed. | A/E | Hollow metal doors are to have hollow metal frames, Wood Doors are to have aluminum frames. |
| 10 | C9-10 | In relation to plumbing offsite, please clarify the extents of pavement repair. |
a. For pavement section, please confirm if detail 10/C9-10 will be applied.
b. For pavement width, please confirm if will be only the pipes trench as shown in drawing C5-41 details 2 and 3. If other, please specify. A/E a. It is confirmed that detail 10/C9‐10 will be applied for pavement section.
b. Where sanitaty and potable water are running in parallel use the pipe trench details shown on drawings C5‐41 (2 & 3) and C6‐50 (4 & 5). Where each pipe is running alone use the pavement width of .60 as shown on drawing C2‐10. (see attachment#2)
| 11 | Since taxes must be paid before permits maybe pulled, in addition for confirmation of leadtimes for the long lead items, can the NTP be | ||||
| held until all items have been confirmed for start of the POP of the project? | Acquisitions | No, NTP will be issued after project kickoff. | |||
| 12 | Will these taxes be allowed to be billed along with the initial first billing for Bond reimbursment? | Acquisitions | The first invoice will be for bonding. Subsequent invoices will fall in line with the schedule of values. | ||
| 13 | Please show the temporary new location of where the canopy will be set inorder to have proper clearance | ||||
| for construction of the building. | CBP | Canopy will be removed by vessel maintenance contractor. | |||
| 14 | Please show location of where the existing trailers are to be placed. | CBP | Please see attached pics of TARS site relatvie to the Mayauez MU. Trailers are to be relocated next to Control Center on site. |
15 Does the new location for the extisting office already have a slab for placement on, or is one to be installed as inclusion of relocation? CBP Slabs will have to be constructed. Contractor are to include suggested slab detail in proposal.
16 Does the new location for the extisting office to be relocated at already have existing utilities to be tied into, or will utilities need to be brought to the new location in order for their mission critical work to continue? CBP This site is operational. Utilities are available at the site. Contractor are to include lines and connections to utility locations
17 Please identify the new location along with the location of the utilities for the offices to be relocated to. CBP Trailers are to be relocated next to the Control Center on site. See attached aerial pics of the TARS site.
18 For the new location of the existing office who is responsible to tie-in of all utilities? CBP Demolition plan, sheet C1-10, shows that the contractor is responsible for all utilities.
19 At the new location for the existing office, will there need to be hurricane protection messures fixed to the office buildings as inclusion of setting the office? CBP Cabling & straps currently installed will need to be installed at the new temporary location.
| 20 | Is there going to be an opportunity to veiw exact location of where the trailers will be set in order to provide proper pricing and logistics in the relo of the | ||
| office? | CBP | No site visit to to TARS site. Please see attached pics of TARS site. |
| 21 | Are there Geo Scan Documents from the gate for the length of the project Sewer Path for review and pricing? | A/E | No |
| 22 | Is PUI permit the only permit required, or will a SWP permit be required? | A/E | Contractor shall comply with all applicable State and Federal Regulations, including but not limited to all operational permits. The NPDES stormwater program requires permits for discharges from construction activities that disturb one or more acres, and discharges from smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale. |
| 23 | Does the CCTV Security materials and installation be required to be taken care of by one of the 4 CBP approved security vendors? | PM | Yes |
| 24 | Does just the side of asphalt roadway in which the sewer line is run need to have new asphalt installed or does the entire 2 ways of traffic need reinstallation of asphalt? | A/E | the area that is affected due to the installation of the new |
pipelines will need to have new asphalt pavement.
| 25 | Can the site superintendent also be the Quality Control Manager, and SSHO for the Project? | PM | Yes |
| 26 | Can past preformance be included of Prime Teaming partners for submission on the bid? | Acquisitions | Yes |
| 27 | Does the metal frame work still need to be powder coated, or will galvanized painted steel be acceptable for the cover of generator? | A/E | Materials and Finishes shall remain as specified in the Contract Documents. Refer to specifications sections for acceptable alternates |
28 C1-10 What is to be done with the existing generator, if relocated, is there already a existing pad for it? A/E As per sheet C1-10, existing generator is to be relocated. - Government to provide answer related to concrete pad at new location.
| 29 | Please clarify, if parking will be provided for contractors employees? | PM | Contractor staging area will be within the construction site unless contractor can coordinate alternate area with other municipalities or agencies |
| 30 | Clarify which taxes are going to be paid by the client and which by the Contractor? | PM-A/E | All taxes are to be paid by contractor |
| 31 | Does the project site have utilities [AAA(Water), AEE (Electrical)] in order for the GC (General Contractor) to install temporary facilities? | A/E | Temporary Construction Utilites are the Responsibility of the Contractor. |
| 32 | Indicate in the drawings the staging area for contractor’s storage and related activities? | PM | Contractor staging area will be within the construction site unless contractor can coordinate alternate area with other municipalities or agencies |
| 33 | Reference is made to work restriction-on site work hours; will the contractor be allowed to work on the off-site work. Meaning road civil work for sanitary and water lines? | A/E | Work hours apply both on-site and off site. |
| 34 | We kindly request that the proposal due date is extended 7-10 more days? | Acq/PM | Proposal due date is extended to 8/18/22. | |
| 35 | 024119 and C1-10 | Reference is made to specifications section 024119 selective demolition where it states the owner is responsible for relocating existing field items. Contract drawings C1-10 notes states the contractor is responsible for the relocation of these items, please clarify? | A/E | The Contractor is responsible for relocating existing field items. |
| 36 | Reference is made to the proposed sanitary system and potable water system, are there any as-builts available of the existing utility crossings? | A/E | No |
| 37 | Please clarify if alternates for specified materials will be evaluated and accepted if comply with project specifications? | A/E | Refer to specifications sections for acceptable alternates |
| 38 | Is it the contractors responsibility to seal the holes of the modular trailers that are being relocated off site? If so, how should holes be filled? | A/E | Contractor is to relocate and set up trailers off site and connect to utilities. See C1-10, notes 6 and 7. Contractor should cover holes with like materials and seal all penetrations so they are watertight with an exterior paintable grade sealant |
| 39 | Per Factor 3 management plan bullet 4 "offerors shall provide a Construction Quality Control Plan (QCP) tailored to this project." |
this plan would exceed the 10 page limit for this section alone. Can this be submitted as a separate submission?*
| *typical industry standard plan would be around 30 pages. | PM/Acq | Page limit for Construction Quality Control Plan (QCP) is not included in the 10 page limitation, please include QCP with "Other documents". |
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