Attach._21_-_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

SOLICITATION FA2521-15-B-0007 – ATTACHMENT 21

REPAIR WATER DISTRIBUTION LINES, CCAFS (LET)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – 16 JUN 2015

Question 1

RFP Section l Paragraph 52.219-28

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page 18 of 49

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question:

Our primary NAICS Code is 236220 with sub NAICS Code of 237110 with projects of similar scope. Will this be technically acceptable for this solicitation?

Answer 1:

Yes.

Question 2

RFP Section N/A Paragraph N/A

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

Question:

What is the approximate distance between Construction Areas?

Answer 2:

The distances between construction areas vary. The distance between B and H and between H and J are only about 1/2 mile. The distances between K and I, I and C, C and B, and J and E are all in the 2-3 mile range.

Question 3

RFP Section l Paragraph 5352.242-9000

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page 31 of 49

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question:

What are the costs for badging and background checks to work on the base?

Answer 3:

In accordance with AFFARS 5352.242-9000(2)((f)(1), “The 45th Security Forces will conduct the background check at no cost to the applicant.” There is also no cost to the contractor to obtain badges.

Question 4

RFP Section L Paragraph 52.236-27

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page 49 of 49

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question:

Is it too late to submit Attachment 19 – Badge for visitation request?

Answer 4:

Yes it is too late, Badge Requests were required no later than 09 JUN 2015 for the 17 JUN 2015 Pre-Bid Site Visit. Reference FAR 52.236-27(d) on page 46 of the Invitation for Bid (IFB).

Question 5

RFP Section M Paragraph N/A

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page 48 of 49

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question:

Is it possible for a single contractor to be awarded all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) 0001- 0004, if funding is available?

Answer 5:

No. Please see Section M, BASIS FOR AWARD, wherein it states “This Invitation for Bid will result in award of one Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) only, subject to receipt of funds.”

Question 6

RFP Section N/A Paragraph N/A

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page N/A

Other (Specify) Phasing

Question:

(1) If funding is available, will work run concurrently or will it be phased?

(2) If work will be phased, can a Performance and Payment Bond be separated to each Contract Line Item (CLIN)?

Answer 6:

(1) There is requirement for the construction to occur in phases or concurrently. The contractor has discretion over the number of work crews assigned and the sequencing of individual work sites.

(2) No, Performance and Payment Bonds shall be submitted pursuant to FAR 52.228-1 for complete contract in the time set forth under the clause.

Question 7

RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page ___________

Other (Specify) SF 1442

Question:

Is it possible to move the bid date? You are requesting bids 9:00 AM the Monday after a Holiday weekend. This will require us working through the weekend to have ready for Monday morning.

Answer 7:

No. Bids are due 9:00 AM on 07 JUL 2015. Reference SF-1442 Block 13A and Section L-5

PUBLIC BID OPENING.

Question 8

RFP Section N/A Paragraph N/A

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page:

Repair Water Line, Skid Strip, Flight Control, & Lighthouse Road, CCAFS (DBEH 11-1535H) Drawing Page: CC-113

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question:

Flight Control Road – View 9 on this page indicates trenching along the side of the road but does not show the pipe. We understand that it is to be 8” PVC but the pipe is not shown therefore we do not know if any valves or fittings are needed. Can you please provide drawings showing this line to clarify what is needed?

Answer 8:

Time constraints prohibit us from issuing new drawings for bid purposes. All required fittings are called out in the flag notes shown on View 9.

Question 9

RFP Section N/A Paragraph N/A

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page:

Repair Water Line, LC41 Fire Service, CCAFS (LET) (DBEH 11-1535K) Drawing Page: All

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question:

The civil legend on G-001 states “bold notes new items” but it appears in all the following pages of this design that none of the new work has been bolded. Can you please provide drawings with the new work shown in bold to help clarify what is new versus existing?

Answer 9:

Time constraints prohibit us from issuing new drawings for bid purposes. As described in the flag notes, all piping and electrical within the highlighted areas is NEW service. As described in flag notes but not highlighted, NEW 16" pipe is to be run through abandoned 36" pipe (from one highlighted area to the other). All necessary fittings and equipment required are called out in applicable flag notes.

Question 10

RFP Section N/A Paragraph N/A

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page:

Other (Specify): Site Visit

Question:

At the upcoming site visit will the use of cameras be allowed at all locations?

Answer 10:

No, the use of cameras will not be allowed at all locations. No camera use will be allowed in Area 59 or Launch Complex 41.