QA_Responses 9.24.24.pdf

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TX FW TECH MULTI (1), Various Routes & Parking Federal contract opportunity
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6982AF24B000012
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Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

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This document is a set of Questions and Answers from the pre-bid meeting for the TX FW TECH MULTI (1) Various Routes & Parking federal contract opportunity. The key details are:

The contract is for the reconstruction and maintenance of approximately 16.4 miles of roadways and parking areas within the Texas Chenier Plain Wildlife Refuge Complex. The work includes resurfacing, drainage improvements, and maintaining existing pavement. A pre-bid meeting was held on August 28, 2024 to orient contractors with the project site. Contractors had questions regarding whether the government or contractor would provide the field office, implications of the project end date if Option X is awarded, and considerations for material lead times and timeline extensions. The government provided responses, noting that a 5'Wx3'H box culvert may be acceptable in place of the 48" RCP pipe, the SSHO is not required, and no bid date extension will be granted. The estimated price range for this full and open competition is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

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Bid Opening Summary.pdf PDF
SF30.pdf PDF
QA_Responses.pdf PDF
A001 - 6982AF24B000012 2 of 2.pdf PDF
A001 - 6982AF24B000012 1 of 2.pdf PDF
TX FW TECH MULTI(1) Final Drainage Design Memo.pdf PDF
TX FW TECH MULTI(1) Plans Reduced.pdf PDF
TX FW TECH MULTI(1) Final Pavement Report.pdf PDF
IFB - 6982AF24B000012 - TX FW MULTI(1).pdf PDF

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Questions and Answers during Advertisement for

TX FW TECH MULTI(1) Various Routes & Parking

September 12, 2024

Questions Answers

On the bid items it has a Government furnished office trailer-

A0700 63701-0000 FIELD OFFICE (GOVERNMENT

FURNISHED)

In the SCR’s, we interpret it that the contractor must furnish the office trailer. Section 637.01 and 637.02 state to provide facilities and services.

It is understood that the contractor is to provide the services. Is the contractor to provide the facility or will the Government provide the facility?

See amendment A002

September 19, 2024

2 What are the implications for the project end date if Option X is awarded?

Refer to SCR 108.01

3 If NTP is not issued by 11/4/24 how will those delays be added back into the project with no work allowed during the month of

April?

See FAR 52.211-10 Alternate 1

4 Does the 48” RCP need to be ARCH or will circular RCP be accepted?

A 5’Wx3’H box culvert may be considered. Submit a value engineering proposal after award.

5 Will FHWA accept 5x3 box culvert in place of the 48”ARCH

RCP?

A 5’Wx3’H box culvert may be considered. Submit a value engineering proposal after award.

6 Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

See SCR 153.02(a)(1) Qualifications. No SSHO is required.

7 Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Time extensions may be considered under FAR Clause 52.249-10

8 Are soil boring reports available? If not, it will be assumed that excavation will be clear of rocks and obstructions.

See Pavement Report and Special Contract Requirement Section 204.

9 Is there a sign schedule available? If not, what sizes should be assumed for the signage package?

See Permanent Sign Summary and MUTCD

10 Confirm Texas DOT mixes are sufficient for asphalt and concrete. See Special Contract Requirement Section 403

11 Will an extension be issued to allow contractors time for review of new plans/updated specs in order to send proposals via mail?

No time extensions are being considered at this moment.

September 23, 2024

12 The SF30 issued with Amendment 2 has box 11 checked as extended. Will this project have an extension, if so what will be the new dew date?

The extension box in item 11 was checked in error. The bid date is not extended.

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