RFI_Questions_(2).docx

RFI’s For Bldg 181 Demo (Cells 1-8)

1. Would you please verify that all of the requirements listed on “Special Standards of Responsibility” are applicable for this effort?

Answer: Yes

2. The Deconstruction Schedule on G-003 indicates a sequence of activities. If awarded, can the contractor make adjustments to the processes and the order of the processes based on TCLP sampling results?

Answer: No

3. In lieu of abatement of the LBP, can demolition debris be containerized and sampled for waste characterization to determine disposal methods?

Answer: No

4. If samples collected from containers indicated in item 3 above pass TCLP analysis, can the waste be diverted to a recycling center?

Answer: N/A

5. During the site visit, lights were identified above the existing suspended ceiling tile system in center section 4E (page HL-102). These are not shown on the drawings. Can you provide a quantity?

Answer: Contractor shall verify in field

6. Drawing HA-101, Disposal Hazardous Waste Note 1 indicates the Government will provide containers for “hazardous materials…” Will the contractor be responsible for disposal fees for the hazardous waste containerized and delivered back to Environmental Management?

Answer: Yes

7. Please confirm that on 1 original and NO copies are required for the proposal response.

Answer: Yes

8. SF-1442 Block 17 - Please confirm that Adobe Acrobat file UHHZ_06-184 – Bidding Schedule is the “Schedule of Prices” referenced in Block 17 and that Offerors shall use UHHZ_060184 to submit their IFB Price. Please also confirm that no other pricing information is required.

Answer: IFB Price shall be on Clin 0001 for pricing, no other pricing information is needed

9. Section I – Contract Clauses, FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) – This Clause is included in Section I Clauses Incorporated by Full Text but that clause fails to specify which (3)(c) statement is applicable. This is asked because we have recent experience on a number of Federal procurements/contracts for Demolition Services under NAICS Code 238910 as the Special Trade Contractors (e.g., (3) (c) (4)). Also, since this is an IFB, how will the USAF verify, prior to award, that all Offerors comply with FAR 52.219-14. Finally, please verify that USAF considers the “labor cost” to be defined as the fully burdened labor costs without profit.

Answer: Per NAICS code 238910 and work described within the solicitation this will be categorized as a Special Trade (4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees

10. Section I – Contract Clauses, FAR Clause 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (APR 1989) – Please confirm that this contract will implement the referenced Clause as delineated in the current version of the Clause and does not stipulate a longer payment term than 14 days.

Answer: New Version dated May 2014 has been updated, 14 days is standard construction payment terms.

11. Section I – Contract Clauses, FAR 52.211-12, Liquidated Damages – Construction (SEP 2000) – It appears that Drawing G-003; Deconstruction Schedule includes liquidated damages for interim milestones and not just the final completion milestone. Also, many of these propose different liquidated damages from those stipulated in the stipulated Liquidated Damages clause included on Page 16 of 43.

Answer: DWG 003 is hereby revised

12. Section L – Instruction, Conditions and Notices to Bidders – Page 40 of 43 Last Paragraph – Since the contract clauses included in the RFP include a number of provisions that appear to be “fill-in” clauses that hard to determine whether the clause is to be “filled in” by the Offeror or the Government. It is requested that the Government specify the exact “fill-in” clauses that the Offerors are required to be completed for IFB compliance.

Answer: It is the contractors responsibility to adequately fill in clauses that determine them responsive to the IFB (solicitation).

13. Will the Government make available a location somewhere on the base for the set-up and operation of a concrete crusher?

Answer: No

14. Per Specification Section 31, Section 2.1, Soil Materials, will crushed clean concrete recycled from the demolition of the building be deemed by the Govt to be unsatisfactory materials for backfill or partial backfill of the site?

Answer: Yes

15. Per Drawing G-002, under section titled, General Site Notes, note No. 5. - Will the Govt provide a fire hydrant(s) or other on-base source for filling tanks/tankers for dust control water? If so, what is that location?

Answer: Yes

16. Per Drawing G-002, under section titled, General Notes Applicable to All Areas of Work, note No. 6. - If personnel are to be bussed into the site, will the Govt identify a parking area on the base where project personnel can park and the bus can be loaded/unloaded? If so, what is that location?

Answer: No

17. Per Drawing G-003, under section titled, Basement Mechanical Room, note No. 1a. - Can the water pumped from the mechanical room, filtered through the 5 micron filter system, and contained be released onsite and/or used for dust control? What are the requirements for the disposal of the water?

Answer: No, because the water will be contaminated. However it can be pumped out in the Industrial Waste.

18. Per Drawing C-001, under section titled, Site Deconstruction Notes, note No. 47. - Please confirm that any removal, remediation, or other work created by finding USTs in the areas identified will represent a change of conditions and the contractor will be compensated for such via negotiated contract modification.

Answer: Yes.

19. Per Drawing C-001, under section titled, Site Deconstruction Notes, note No. 48. - Please define the level of effort to be used for bidding purposes to fulfill the requirement to "investigate and repair existing sinkhole."

Answer: See Drawing C-103 (south-east corner) of B181, Cell 12.

20. Which takes precedence, the Contract Specifications or the attachments, i.e. Robins AFB Base Facility Standards and Robins AFB Best Practices for Landscaping?

Answer: We have a specification for Sod.

21. In order to meet the requirements of the three Special Standards of Responsibility (SSRs), verification of employment with the prime contractor needs to be provided. In what format shall we provide our verification/proof of employment?

Answer: See Section L-901 Special Standards of Responsibility

22. Sheet G-002/General Site Note #5 states that the contractor will provide his own water for dust control. My question is will the government allow us to connect a meter to a fire hydrant that is close by and fill out water tanks or is there a location on base that we can fill the water tankers?

Answer: Contractor is allowed to use the Fire Hydrant provided the contractor has to provide the Back Flow preventor

23. Sheet G-002/General Site Note #5a states that in building 180 they will be prepping and painting aircraft parts and the contractor will be responsible for the cost of reprepping and repainting of parts if we allow dust to get in their paint bay. Do they paint and prep every day? If they only do it at certain times can we get some information on when they will be actually prepping and painting?

Answer: Contractor shall control the dust

24. Sheet C-001/Site Deconstruction Note #47 States that it is possible that underground storage tanks may be present in these areas, and if encountered, we need to notify the base environmental engineer. My question is once the investigation is completed will the contractor be directed to perform tank removal or securing of the tanks? If so, should this unknown cost be included in our proposal?

Answer: See drawings & notes

25. Sheet C-001/Site Deconstruction Note #48 States to investigate the existing sink hole and repair it. My question is has the government done any prior investigation or work to this area previously? If they have can we have the reports or information as to what they have attempted to do to repair the hole?

Answer: See drawings

26. It states: “Acceptable Documentation: Provide verification employment with Prime”

In order to provide this verification, is a consultant or an independent contractor considered employee or has to be in our payroll?

Answer: A consultant or independent subcontractor that the Prime contractor employees is acceptable.

27. The portions where the communications are to be demolished and capped.

Answer: See contract. Coordinate with Base Communications

a. Does the base have a company established to perform this ? b. Or do we need to perform these duties and supply pricing for such?

Answer: See answer #27

28. Portions of the underground demolition does not supply Dimensions, Can these be supplied with the As Built?

Answer: Part of the Site investigation & Site Verification by the contractor

29. There are 7 Concrete Pits (Line Item Number 27), what are the possible contaminants that we would have to encounter?

Answer: See Pre-demolition Environmental Survey Report.

30. There is industrial waste lines to be removed (Line Item Number 30) what are the possible contaminants that we would encounter?

Answer: See Pre-demolition Environmental Survey Report.

31. There are possible storage tanks in two locations (Line Item Number 47) what are the possible contaminants that we would encounter?

Answer: See Pre-demolition Environmental Survey Report.

a. Would these dimensions be in the assaults?

Answer: Part of the Site investigation & Site Verification by the contractor.

32. Investigate and Repair Sink Whole? Is there a survey that can be provided? Site Pictures? Any Documentation at all?

Answer: Yes. Part of the Site investigation & Site Verification by the contractor.

33. Can we crush and recycle concrete on-site?

Answer: No

34. Can we scope the project with the at grade material being imploded?

Answer: No

35. Can the existing metal fence on the north end of the project be utilized for the required “fabric fence” in the spec?

Answer: No

36. What are the limits required for the fabric fence, will they extend to the south end of bldg. 12? Will it be required on the east and west sides of the project?

Answer: Not applicable

37. Equipment, what is govt keeping and not keeping?

Answer: See Site Requirements

38. Verify owner will take any furnishings and/or equipment they intend to keep from the site, or what we will remove for them to keep/store or remove and deliver to them.

Answer: See Site Requirements

39. Has SOG been tested for any hazmat?

Answer: See Envir. Survey Report

40. Will govt supply an area adjacent to the building to set up crusher and to maintain a stockpile for material to be removed from site?

Answer: No

41. Will govt supply an area to be used by contractor for dumpsters and separation of materials for recycling as may be necessary?

Answer: Included in the contract

42. If the demoed concrete material is suitable for recycling, can the contractor use it for partial backfill as needed for the site?

Answer: No