All_Q&A_-_Response.pdf

Attachment 13

FA2521-18-R-0020

Single-Award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity General Construction Contract, Patrick AFB, FL

Question And Answer Template

RFP Section: Attachment 9 Paragraph: I Type of Complexity of Data Deliverables

SOW Paragraph N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

Question: At the top of page 3 (attachment 9) it states “the Programmatic/Logistical scope and Magnitude of Effort and Complexities to be used in the relevancy evaluation are based on expected magnitude of work and complexities for the instant acquisition, Paving, IDIQ.

Please confirm that PAVING IDIQ is not intended as the correct IDIQ scope.

Answer: The word “Paving” does not belong there and will be removed.

RFP Section: Page 50 of 64 Paragraph: Section 6 Past Performance FACTS Sheet

Other (Specify) N/A

Question: Must the entire FACT SHEET be submitted as is or is it acceptable to modify the form to include space for the answers?

Answer: You may give yourself space to answer the questions.

RFP Section: 1.8.1 Storage Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

At Government discretion, Contractor may be assigned a storage area upon submitting written Storage Area Request to the Contracting Officer.

Question: Since it is not definite that there will be a staging area available, should the bidders carry the cost of storing trailers, materials and equipment off site?

Answer: A staging area will be provided by the government per task order. Off-site storage is not required.

RFP Section: 1.11.3 Salvage of Material and Equipment Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

All salvageable materials or items to be removed shall remain the property of the Federal Government. Salvageable items are listed below in the paragraph entitled, "Salvage Items". Salvageable items shall be transported to and stored on base in the contractor's lay down area and kept safe for reinstall.

Question: Can you clarify which items specifically are to be salvaged and reinstalled as well as salvaged and transported to storage on base?

Answer: For the seed project, the salvageable items are the fence fabric and fence posts that are being reused.

All other items (such as old cables, deadmen, etc.) are non-salvageable for this project. For other task orders, any salvageable items will be indicated in the task order.

RFP Section: 1.11.5 Cleanup Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

All waste materials, except indicated salvaged items, generated by the construction shall be hauled off U.S.

Government property at the end of each work day and deposited at a disposal site selected by the Contractor.

Question: Rather than getting hauled off at the end of each day, can the waste materials remain in a dumpster until full and ready to be picked up?

Answer: Yes, the waste may remain in the dumpster until it is full. However, the dumpster must be covered when waste is in it.

RFP Section: 3.1.2 Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) Air Force Restricted Area Requirements (Black & Blue Restricted Unescorted Badge)

Escorts are subject to having their base access privileges revoked if it is found that they are not in visual contact with the employees they are escorting.

Question: We would like to determine how many escorts will be needed, depending on activities that could take place away from where the main activity will be occurring. Must all workers be in constant visual contact of an escort?

Answer: Escorts are provided by the government when required. All contractors must be badged.

RFP Section: 3.5.1.1 Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) Location of Buried Structures and Utility Lines

Accurately locate and paint structures and utility lines indicated by the Government provided Utility Locators on PAFB. If unidentified underground utilities are encountered during excavation, notify the Contracting Officer and cease operations until they are properly identified.

and

3.5.2 Restrictions

Excavation at the work site may be accomplished with machinery only after underground utilities have been identified and with approval by Contracting Officer. Hand digging is required within five feet of located underground utilities.

Question: Is there an as-built drawing that indicates the location of the underground utilities within the intended construction area that can be provided to us to help us understand what to expect as well as determine where and how much hand digging is required?

Answer: The drawings on pages C-101 through C-104 show the approximate location of utilities. The legend is on Page G-003. As General Note 1 (page G-003) says, these are only the approximate locations of the utilities based on GIS data – the indicated utility lines have not been located.

RFP Section: 3.9 SUPERINTENDENT Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

Superintendent, QC Manager, and SSHO are subject to dismissal if the above duties are not being effectively carried out. If Superintendent, QC Manager, or SSHO are dismissed, project work will be stopped and will not be allowed to resume until a suitable replacement is approved and the above duties are again being effectively carried out.

Question: Can the Superintendent also have the role of SSHO?

Answer: Yes, they can.

RFP Section: 3.2.2 Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) Erosion and Sediment Control Measures

Provide erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with state and local laws and regulations. Preserve vegetation to the maximum extent practicable. Erosion control inspection reports may be compiled as part of a stormwater pollution prevention plan inspection reports.

Question: Will the Contractor be required to prepare the stormwater pollution prevention plan and obtain its approval?

Answer: Not as part of the seed project. However, a stormwater pollution prevention plan may be required for future task orders.

RFP Section: 3.5.2 Dust Control Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

Keep dust down at all times, including during nonworking periods. Sprinkle or treat, with dust suppressants, the soil at the site, haul roads, and other areas disturbed by operations.

Question: Will the Contractor be allowed to get water from a source on base and if so, what is its location and will there be a charge for usage?

Answer: Yes, the contractor will be allowed access to base water. Water may be accessed by tapping a fire hydrant. Use of a backflow preventer is required. A backflow preventer may be supplied by the government if one is available. If a government owned backflow preventer is not available the contractor must provide their own certified backflow preventer.

RFP Section: 2.2.8 Formwork Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

Design and engineer the formwork as well as its construction in accordance with ACI 301 Section 2 and 5 and ACI

347. Fabricate of wood, steel, or other approved material. Submit formwork design prior to the first concrete placement.

Question: Can the deadmen be earth-formed or is formwork required?

Answer: Yes, the deadmen may be earth-formed dependent on soil conditions. If soil conditions are poor then formwork is required.

RFP Section: 3.9.3 Sampling and Testing Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

c. Test slump at the plant for each design mix in accordance with ASTM C143/C143M. Check slump once during each shift that concrete is produced for each strength of concrete required.

Question: Will testing for slump be required at the plant only and not at the site?

Answer: Slump testing is required on site for all concrete deliveries. Testing must be performed by an independent testing company.

RFP Section: 3.5.2 Geotechnical Engineer Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) N/A

Hire a Professional Geotechnical Engineer to provide inspection of excavations and soil/groundwater conditions throughout construction. The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for performing pre-construction and periodic site visits throughout construction to assess site conditions.

Question: Will you be making a Geotech Report available to bidders?

Answer: There is no Geotechnical Report available for this project.

RFP Section: 3.9 Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify) UTILIZATION OF EXCAVATED MATERIALS

Dispose unsatisfactory materials removing from excavations into designated waste disposal or spoil areas. Use satisfactory material removed from excavations, insofar as practicable, in the construction of fills, embankments, subgrades, shoulders, bedding (as backfill), and for similar purposes. Do not waste any satisfactory excavated material without specific written authorization. Dispose of satisfactory material, authorized to be wasted, in designated areas approved for surplus material storage or designated waste areas as directed.

Question: Does this mean that all the excavation spoils, whether suitable or not, will be disposed of on base and not off base?

Answer: All unused soils are to be disposed of off base.

RFP Section N/A Paragraph N/A

Other (Specify) Drawing 1/C-501

Question: The contract drawing does not specify what areas of the existing fabric is to remain. “Note: Contractor shall protect existing chain link fence fabric and components that are not designated to be replaced and re-attached as necessary for the installation of the 4-cable barrier system.” Please advise of locations to remain.

Answer: All of the existing fence fabric should be in good condition and will remain. There is no section of fence fabric currently designated for replacement. The exception of components to be replaced is for items like the existing 2 cable system and its components.

Other (Specify) 3/C-501

Question: The contract drawings C-501 shows detail 3/C-501 Typical Ground detail, but is not called out within the drawings for its locations. Please clarify location of the Grounding System?

Answer: In the drawing Page C-501, Detail 3 the boxed note states: “Grounding shall occur at end and corner posts”. Thus, the grounding system should be installed at all end posts and corner posts.

Other (Specify) C-101, C-102, C103 and C104

Question: The contract drawings C-101, C102, C103, and C104 shows a 7-ft and 8-ft asphalt sidewalk. The existing is 7-ft. and 8-ft. sidewalks are currently concrete, please advise.

Answer: The 8’ sidewalk on the drawing was mislabeled and should read “8’ concrete sidewalk” instead of “8’ asphalt sidewalk”. The 7’ asphalt sidewalk is correctly labeled.

Other (Specify) C-101, C-102, C103 and C104

Question: Can the contractor use Temporary Fencing when removing the existing fence, if so please supply specifications for the Temporary Fence.

Answer: No. Temporary fencing is not allowed. Fence sections are not allowed to be unattended when removed. Fence sections should be removed and reinstalled in the same day.

RFP Section PPI Form Paragraph N/A

Other (Specify): I. Type and Complexity of Data Deliverables

Question: On the PPI Form provided, in paragraph I. Type and Complexity of Data Deliverables it is stated, "Scope and magnitude of effort and complexities in the above definitions not only includes the technical complexities identified for each effort, but also..." Please define "Technical Complexities"

Answer: “Technical Complexities” refers to the complex scope of work per project and the technical aspects that are involved with it.

RFP Section PPI Form Paragraph N/A

Other (Specify) J. Brief Description of Effort, Part 2.

Question: On the PPI Form provided, in paragraph J. Brief Description of Effort, Part 2 it is stated, "2. This paragraph shall also include details to support the offeror’s record for on time delivery, technical quantity and cost control for this effort identified in paragraph B. above. “Please define “Technical Quantity” within the context of the stated sentence.

Answer: “Technical Quantity” refers to the amount of projects.

RFP Section N/A

SOW Paragraph 31 00 00, Paragraph 3.5 Shoring

Other (Specify) N/A

Question: This section states we are to provide a shoring plan designed by a professional engineer and to have a professional geotechnical engineer inspect excavations throughout construction. Given the depth of our work and the nature of the construction (concrete deadmen), these requirements don’t seem relevant. Are we to include these requirements for the seed project work?

Answer: Per EM 385-1-1 Section 25 a shoring plan is required for depths greater than 5 feet. Thus so long as excavations are less than 5 feet deep a shoring plan is not required. However a company work safety plan is required.

RFP Section N/A

SOW Paragraph 01 11 00.00 30, Paragraph 3.6 Land Surveying Requirements

Other (Specify) N/A

Question: This section outlines requirements for land surveying for all modifications affecting civil site plans.

Question: Is the contractor expected to provide professional surveying of the fence improvements and asphalt path improvements per this paragraph for the seed project? Will this work include horizontal and vertical data?

Answer: Given the nature of the seed project professional surveying should not be required for the seed project.

RFP Section 01 11 00.00 30 Paragraph 3.8.2

Other (Specify) Page 18 of 178

Question: Is it acceptable to provide on triple-hatted person as Superintendent/QCM?SSHO for smaller projects if the proposed person meets all of the requirements in the RFQ?

Answer: Yes, for the seed project and similar smaller projects. For large complex projects they must be separate.

Other (Specify) SXHT 16-1280 Drawings

Question: In regards to SXHT 16-1280 Repair Upgrade Perimeter Fence, is it the owner’s intention to remove each existing deadman associated with the existing cable barrier system?

Answer: Removal of existing deadmen is only necessary if they conflict with new deadmen. Otherwise they can be abandoned in place.

Other (Specify) N/A

Question: In regards to SXHT 16-1280 Repair Upgrade Perimeter Fence, please advise what the “M” rating of the new 4-cable barrier must be.

Answer: The cable barrier should be constructed as designed in the drawings.

RFP Section: Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices - Paragraph: ITEM NO 0001

Other (Specify) N/A

Ordering Period: 2-years following contract award CLIN Value represents an estimated amount not the CLIN ceiling. The Contract Ceiling, inclusive of all CLINs, is Not To Exceed (NTE) $3,999,999.99.

Rates 2-Year Ordering Period Factors: SXHT16-1280 Repair Perimeter Fence: _________________ (TEP)

Overhead Rate:__________________%

Profit Rate:______________________%

Bond Rate:______________________%

Subcontracting Pass Through Rate:_________%

Project Management Hourly Rate:___________

Site Superintendent Hourly Rate:___________

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Questions:

1. Are the Overhead Rate, Profit Rate, Bond Rate, Subcontracting Pass Through Rate, Project Management and Site Superintendent Rate required to be filled in under Section B and also included in our price proposal on ATCH 4?

2. Is Repair Perimeter Fence: _________________ (TEP) the same price as the NET AMT?

3. Does TEP mean Total Estimated Price?

4. Please define Subcontracting Pass Through Rate.

Answer:

1. Yes.

2. Yes.

3. TEP is Total Evaluated Price

4. Pass rhrough rate charge refers to the prime contractor charging overhead and profit after including subcontractor’s overhead and profit instead of before.