Bidder_Q_A_Hilea_Ninole_(1).pdf

IFB DTFH6817B00024 Q & A

HI SR11(1) & (2)/Hilea & Ninole Stream Bridges

12/19/2017

Question 1:

With reference to plan sheet S3.1 (Ninole Bridge Demolition Plan), and S20.1 (Hilea Bridge Demolition Plan), notes indicate that the existing structure may contain the following hazardous materials:

a. Creosote

b. Asbestos

c. Lead Paint

As such we respectfully request the environmental assessment (EA) study for this project to accurately ascertain our demolition waste handling and disposal costs.

If no EA study is currently available for this bid we respectfully suggest that one be prepared so that all bidders are using the same information to prepare their estimates.

If there are time restrictions that prohibit an EA study for this project we would suggest that the cost for handling and disposal of potentially hazardous materials be handled as a force account or an allowance item so all bidders are using the same information to prepare their estimates.

RESPONSE:

For the purposes of bidding on this contract, it is assumed hazardous waste material will not be generated.

Please refer to FAR 52.243-4 changes.

Question 2:

With reference to the subject bid grading plans sheets C1 & C2, and T12 thru T15, and the Earthwork Summary sheet B2, please be advised that the grading plan existing contour drawings as copied to file for bidders are not readable, and therefore the section 204 earthwork quantities cannot currently be verified.

As such we respectfully request that the bid plan files be updated to include legible existing contour information.

RESPONSE: Please see amended sheets C1, C2, T12, T13, T14, and T15.

Question 3:

With reference to plan sheet T16 & T17 “Removal and Relocation of Utilities”, and SCR subsection 650.03, request affected utility company/owner agency memorandum of agreements (MOA) for the subject project.

As the contractor will be tasked with the utility company coordination for temporary relocations we respectfully request the subject MOA’s to provide greater understanding (e.g. company contact info, prior notice requirements, approximate work durations) for the task at hand.

RESPONSE:

Please see subsection 107.02 of the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14, and subsection 107.02, table 107-1 of the special contract requirements.

12/6/2018

Question:

Is the email address that we send the proposal to is: CFLContracts@dot.gov?

Answer:

Yes, the email to send any amendments to the proposal is: CFLContracts@dot.gov? Amendments of the Bid Schedule and any Amendment forms may be emailed or faxed right up to the time of the Bid Opening.

Question:

What is the fax number?

Answer:

The fax number is: 720-963-3360 (see page Aiii towards the bottom)

Question:

In the Notice to Bidders, at the top of page A-i, it says that “ELECTRONIC BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Submit a printed copy of your bid to the address listed on SF-1442 (Page A-1, Item 8).” At the end of the paragraph it states “Bidders should retain all other pages for their information. Bids should be submitted in a sealed enveloped and include the Contractor’s Name, Solicitation Number and the project Number /Name.”

Answer:

It is correct that you must submit an original bid with required bid bond in person OR via Fed Ex or other mail service to arrive in Lakewood prior to the bid date, you may then Fax or email any amendments/modifications of the Bid Schedule portion up to the Bid Opening. This is done on all our Bid Openings thus making it convenient that contractors do not have to appear in person to a bid opening. When we receive Bids in the mail, they are not opened until the time of the Bid Opening; if any amendment is received to that Bid, those prices are what we use for the Bid Opening recording (provided they are received in time.

PLEASE REFER TO PAGE Aiii of the Invitation For Bid located at the bottom: Modifications to Bids.

Question:

After reviewing Standard Form 1442, we would like to request that block 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO: be changed to the following:

Sheri Muehl, Contract Specialist Federal Highway Administration Hawaii Division Office 300 Ala Moan Blvd, Suite 3-306 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Answer:

The Standard Form 1442 address is correct, the Bid Opening will be held in Lakewood, CO. We have a conference line set up to call in to hear the bid opening live: 1-877-336-1839 Access Code: 6034839. Please see Question above pertaining to the acceptance of electronic amendments provided we do have your originals in hand prior to the amendment.

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