FA252119BA017_PRE-BID_QUESTIONS.pdf

SOLICITATION: FA252119BA017

Repair Electrical Redundancy CCAFS HQ Bldg. 85125

Project DBEH 17-1612

PRE-BID SITE VISIT QUESTIONS

1. Specification 26 32 14.00 10.3.6.1.3 Contractor Supplied Items indicates that the Contractor is to supply fuel for testing. Is the Contractor also responsible for the fuel cost to fill the new fuel tank?

Yes. Upon project completion the generator must be left with a full tank of fuel.

2. Sheet G-002 General Note #3 – Contractor must be responsible for testing concrete for asbestos per Specification 01 57 19. Sheet C-001, Civil General Note #2 - …Sunrise Systems of Brevard, Inc. collect a total of three (3) Bulk concrete samples, one (1) from each of the three (3) existing slabs identified for modification, and the results of the laboratory analysis, performed by Schneider Laboratories Global, Inc., were “Non- Detected” for asbestos containing material. Will the contractor be required to retest concrete for asbestos?

No. Asbestos testing of the existing concrete has been performed and is non-detect.

Request laboratory analysis from Contracting Officer upon award.

3. Does the government or contractor take possession of generator, ATS’s, Circuit Breakers, and Transformers to be removed?

Refer to specification 01 11 00.00 30 paragraphs 1.11.3 and 1.11.3.1. No items on this project have been identified for salvage and are therefore the responsibility of the contractor. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer for real property disposition requirements prior to disposal.

4. Note 1, Sheet ED-101 states that fuel tank for the 4160V Generator to be removed. The location was not observed on the walk-through nor is it shown on the drawings. Please provide location of existing fuel tank.

Existing fuel tank is located in the generator enclosure.

5. Are there ICRA levels which are required to be maintained?

No specific ICRA level is required; however, refer to specification 01 57 19 for dust control, area cleanliness, and public hazard control plan requirements. Specific areas of concern include interior door of the electrical room and HVAC outside air intakes.

6. Provide anticipated launch / stop dates (if possible).

This is not known at this time. Contract has 30 non-access days built into the period of performance.

7. Provide proposed employee parking area.

Parking area is in parking lot outside of the facility.

8. What is anticipated excavation permit fee?

If contractor is referring to the CCAFS dig permit (103). There is no permit fee.

9. Will a project fence be required around work area? If so, what are specifications for fencing. Will screening be required?

Contractor is required to keep construction site safe means and methods are up to the contractor. Fencing and screening is not a requirement by the government.

10. What are required on site staffing requirements during the project duration?

Contractor is responsible for own staffing. Contractor will have a Superintendent on site when construction is in progress (see specs section 01 11 00.00 30 parg 3.9) and a Site Safety Health Officer (See specs Section 01 35 26 parg 1.5.1.1 and parg 1.5.1.1.1).

11. Where will a project trailer be able to be placed?

Contractor will recommend laydown area, to be approve through submittal process.

12. Concrete testing issues is on the drawings and requires clarification.

a. Per sheet G-002, note 3 calls for asbestos testing

b. Per sheet C-001, note 2 indicates that testing has already taken place.

No. See response to Question 2.

13. Sheet C-001, Erosion Control, note 12 calls for equipment washdown. Provide specific location and requirements for this, if so required.

Requirement to be addressed by contractor as part of the stormwater pollution prevention plan required in specification 01 57 19 paragraph 3.2.1.1.

14. Sheet e C-102, note 4 requires existing elevation information. Please provide

Existing topographic information is provided on Sheet C-102. The existing top of slab elevations will not change. The intent of Note 4 is to ensure replacement sod is not installed above top of slab.

15. Sheet C-501, Slab Repair Detail. Provide vertical dimensions of all components

See revised sheet C-501 with vertical dimensions added to the Slab Repair Detail.

16. Sheet C-501, Slab Repair Detail. Provide dimension of concrete above grade elevation.

Topographic information is provided on Sheet C-102. As noted in on Sheet C-501, Slab Repair Detail Typical, Section A, Flag Note, “Match existing grade and slope away from equipment (typ.)”. In all instances this typical note applies. The existing top of slab elevations, as shown on Sheet C-102, determine the elevation for all repair work. For general guidance, the repair section should slope away from equipment at 0.5% (minimum), 1.0% maximum.

17. Clarify if all sawcutting is to acceptable to have overcut or are all sawcut intersections to be chain saw cut to eliminate the overcut?

All ACI approved methods of sawcutting are acceptable.

18. Sheet C-501 existing slabs, provide information relating to existing reinforcing within slabs

Asbuilt drawings (86K01404) do not provide data for spacing of reinforcement in existing concrete. Once sawcuts are performed, compare existing spacing and orientation to the repair detail. If conflicts existing, contact the Contracting Officer and provide an RFI with recommendations.

19. Sheet C-502, Construction Contractor Requirements, note addresses NOI and related fees. Provide fee schedule

Per Specification 01 57 19, a FDEP NPDES NOI is not anticipated due to the size of the project (less than 1-acre).

20. Sheet C-502, provide example of Generic permit for review

See Question 19 response.

21. Sheet C-502, provide all information related to asbestos abatement mono-fill location, related fees and approximate distance from project site.

See Question 2 response.

22. Sheet C-502, Offsite Vehicle Tracking addresses stabilized contraction entrance. Provide detail and location.

If contractor requires access to through other means then the parking lot, Contractor will need to submit request through the submittal process.

23. Sheet C-502, Fertilizers, Pesticides Herbicides. Provide specific information as it relates to the use and acceptable applications etc.

This is only required if the contractor’s mean and methods will have construction equipment moving from unpaved (dirt) areas to paved surfaces. If this situation applies, the contractor will identify their proposed entrance on their stormwater pollution prevention plan in accordance with Specification 01 57 19, paragraph 3.2.1.1. Proposed location to be approved by Contracting Officer as part of the preconstruction coordination.

24. Sheet C-502, provide information relating to Storm Water Discharges, Dewatering etc.

If the contractor’s stormwater pollution prevention plan includes fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides, the plan must comply (at a minimum) with Specification 01 57 19, paragraph

3.7 for hazardous material management.

25. Sheet E-101 / note 6 addresses equipment plaques. Provide specification and method of anchorage.

Nameplate requirements are included in specification 26 05 00.00 40 paragraphs 3.2.6 and 3.2.7. Method of anchorage will be stainless steel machine screws.

26. Sheet E-104, note 4 calls for ethernet network cable…. Provide requirements for installation, punch down and who is responsible for this work.

Refer sheet E-602 for network architecture diagram. Contractor is responsible for routing all new network cables in minimum 1 inch conduit in accordance with contract requirements. Final punch down and connections will be performed by the Government.

27. Is it the contractors responsibility to drain the existing generator fuel tank and dispose of the fuel?

Yes. Contractor must handle and dispose of existing diesel fuel in accordance with specification 01 57 19.

28. Note #3 of the General Notes, G-002, states “Contractor must be responsible for testing concrete for asbestos per specification 01 57 19 temporary environmental controls prior to cutting operations for disposal of structures shown to be removed or demolished.”

Civil General Note #2 on C-001 states “On July 3, 2019 Sunrise Systems of Brevard, Inc.

collected a total of three (3) bulk concrete samples, one (1) from each of the three (3) existing slabs identified for modification, and the results of the laboratory analysis, performed by Schneider Laboratories Global, Inc., were ‘non-detected’ for asbestos containing material.” Please confirm that no further testing of the concrete is required and the results from July 3, 2019 can be used by the contractor.

See response to Question 2.