Atch11-FA252120B0001-Q&As-17Jan2020.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

17 Jan 2020

Solicitation: FA2521‐20‐B‐0001, Project Number: SXHT 11‐1055 Project Description: Repair Lift Station Pumps, Bldg. 650, Bldg. 1497 & Replace Lift Station 943

Patrick AFB, FL

Ref: Technical Specification 09 90 00 1.3.2 Q1. Question: Specification 09 90 00 1.3.2 calls out SSPC QP 1 Certification for surface prep and coating application. Please clarify if the QP 1 requirement is applicable for this project.

If QP 1 requirement is still required can NACE inspection for prep/paint coatings be provided in lieu of?

A1. COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATION AS WRITTEN.

Ref: Specification Section 09 90 00 / Page 7 / Section 1.3.2 SSPC QP Certification

Q2. Can this Certification be waived? Several subs have indicated that this is extremely restrictive and there are very few painters who can comply with this requirement.

A2. COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATION AS WRITTEN.

Ref: Site-Walk Observation Q3. Due to the age of the lift stations, lead paint could be present in the existing coatings.

Will the government be doing testing on coatings or will this be responsibility of contractor?

If government is doing testing, will results be back in time for bid date or should coatings be treated as hazardous for bid purposes?

A3. NO GOVERNMENT TESTING WILL BE DONE. REFERENCE SPECIFICATION 01 35

26 PARAGRAPH 3.1.2 “UNFORESEEN HAZARDOUS MATERIAL” OF SPECIFICATIONS

FOR REQUIREMENTS.

Ref: Technical Specification 09 90 00 3.11.1 Division 5 Exterior Paint Table and Site-Walk Observation

Q4. At site walk there were many areas of existing piping that showed heavy corrosion.

Specification 09 90 00 3.11.1 Division 5 Exterior Paint Table only has new steel coating system listed and is not a high performance paint coating system. Drawing notes in multiple locations reference using Hi-solids Polyurethane Safety Green. Due to the heavy corrosive environment shouldn’t the following paint system be recommended/requested?

-Corroded/Failed Coatings: Prep to SSPC SP 3. Prime using Duraplate 235. Apply two topcoats using Hi-solids Polyurethane.

-Adhered Existing Coatings: Prep to SSPC SP 2. Clean and apply two topcoats using Hi-solids Polyurethane.

-New Steel/Piping: Prep to SSPC SP 10. Prime using Duraplate 235. Apply two topcoats using Hi-solids Polyurethane.

A4: DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THIS PROJECT, DEVIATIONS FROM

THE SPECS AND/OR DRAWINGS MAY BE ADDRESSED USING THE REQUEST FOR

INFORMATION (RFI) PROCESS. THIS DEVIATION WILL NOT BE ADDRESSED

DURING THE PRE-AWARD PHASE.

Solicitation: FA2521‐20‐B‐0001, Project Number: SXHT 11‐1055

Ref: RFP Attachment 10, Subcontract calculation sheet Q5: Attachment 10 to the Solicitation is a form labeled Calculation of self-performed/subcontracted work. The opening paragraph describes FAR clause 52.219-14 Deviation (also called the Limits of subcontracting clause) correctly states basically the subcontractor (who is not a SDVOSB) can nod do more than 85 percent of the non-material work; conversely the SDVOSB has to AT LEAST 15 percent of the work. However, the way the calculation form has been designed it appears that item #6 explanation for the percentage “(must be 85% or more)” is in error. Please confirm.

A5. THE ORIGINAL FORM POSTED AS ATTACHMENT 10 HAS BEEN REPLACED

WITH THE REVISED FORM TO CORRECT THE ERROR. THE REVISED FORM IS NOW

ATTACHMENT 10, REVISED AND IS NAMED “SDVOSB Self Performance Workseet, revised”. THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID

PACKAGE AS STATED IN SECTION L WHICH HAS ALSO BEEN AMENDED TO

INCLUDE THE REVISED FORM.

Ref: Drawing C-103 Lift Station 943 SITE PLAN and Site-Walk Observation

Q6. It appears that the Man Hole that has to be involved in excavation and replacement of the discharge forced main is less than 10 feet from the very busy State Road A1A, and is located in the traffic right-of-way for turn-in to the Tides service area. Is this part of the FDOT area that would need to be addressed by MOT General Permit? If so, it appears that Technical Specifications for this requirement have not been stated; should they be?

A6: THE MANHOLE IS LOCATED IN FDOT’S RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW), THE MOT

GENERAL PERMIT WILL NEED TO ADDRESS THIS.

Ref: Site-walk observation

Q7. For the Tides Club Bldg. 943 Lift Station; will the sidewalk cutting through the service area from the south parking area to the north area have to remain open? Since this is a very tight, restricted area it may be hazardous to the general public and we would recommend it be “temporarily closed” with proper signage during the construction period.

A7: ANY SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING THIS PROJECT WILL BE ADDRESSED

DURING THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE MEETING AFTER CONTRACT

AWARD.

Ref: Drawings C-101 Q8. Lift Station 650 drawing page C-101 does not include a FLAG NOTE to paint floor or walls; Is that correct?

A8: DRAWING SHT C-101 IS CORRECT.

Solicitation: FA2521‐20‐B‐0001, Project Number: SXHT 11‐1055

Ref: None Q9: Can the Air Force send us (or post on beta.sam.gov) a copy of the site visit sign-in sheet please? Can a copy of the sign in sheet be issued for Contractor review?

A9: THE PRE-BID SITE VISIT SIGN-IN SHEET WAS POSTED TO THE

https://beta.sam.gov/ WEBSITE ON JANUARY 15, 2020 AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THE

POSTING OF THIS SOLICITATION (FA252120B0001).

Ref: RFP Section F

Q10. The solicitation also states that the performance period includes non-access days.

How many non-access days should we anticipate for this project? Please advise.

A10. THERE ARE ZERO (0) NON ACCESS DAYS FOR THIS PROJECT. SECTION F OF

THE SOLICITATION HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO REFLECT ZERO (0) NON-ACCESS

DAYS.

Ref: Site Access

Q11. Will all deliveries be required to enter and exit through the gate as defined on sheet G-001 Location Plan? Is access available closer to the project sites?

A11. ALL DELIVERIES MUST ENTER AND EXIT THRU THE TRUCK DELIVERY GATE

OFF OF A1A ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BASE.

Ref: Abatement

Q12. Have existing surfaces which are to be painted under this contract been tested for lead paint?

A12. NO. THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO DATA REGARDING LEAD TESTING.

Ref: Soils Testing

Q13. Have there been a soils reports / testing completed for areas where excavation is to take place?

A13. NO. THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO DATA REGARDING SOIL TESTING.

Ref: Ground Water Q14. In areas which excavation is to take place, has the water table been identified? If pumping is required for any specific area, has the location of the discharge been identified?

A14 NO. IT IS CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBTAINING APPROVAL OF

THE CONSTRUCTION DEWATERING PLAN (REF SPEC 31 00 00 PARAGRAPH 1.3.1)

THROUGH THE CONTRACTING OFFICER PRIOR TO CONTRUCTION BEGINNING.

Solicitation: FA2521‐20‐B‐0001, Project Number: SXHT 11‐1055

Ref: Drawings C-103 Lift Station 943 Demo and Site Plan Q15. Note 25 calls for removal of 6” asphalt paving. What does the sub-base consist of for both materials and thickness? Piping (note 25) shows that new lines are to be installed under existing apron off of SR A1A. What is the apron materials and to what thickness is material to be figured for both removal and replacement?

A15. THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO DATA REGARDING EXISTING SUB-BASE &

APRON MATERIAL AND THICKNESS. PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT IS TO BE

ACCOMPLISHED AS STATED ON DRAWING SHT C-502.

Ref: RFP Section 10, SDVOSB Set-a-Side Criteria

Q16. In an effort to eliminate fraud between the SBA and VA’s determination of SDVOSBs, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 consolidated the definitions of an SDVOSB in Title 38 US Code §8127 thus providing the criteria for the verification, and where the Secretary of the VA shall maintain a database with respect to the verification.

The VA’s Center for Verification and Evaluation (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/) is this database. Will the Air Force be using this database to ensure that the SDVOSB criteria is met as shown on SF 1442?

A16. YES; VALIDATION OF SDVOSB STATUS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED.

Ref: Drawings Sheet C-103 Note 26

Q17. On page C-103, Note 26: Can we abandon the existing 8” cast iron line in place and install the new 8” PVC line approximately 10’ south of the existing line? The existing line can be flushed and capped if necessary. As an alternative to leaving most of the line in place, if the portion along the existing wall could remain (approximately 15') it would reduce the amount of shoring and concerns for undermining the wall/footing

A17. DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THIS PROJECT, DEVIATIONS FROM

THE SPECS AND/OR DRAWINGS MAY BE ADDRESSED USING THE REQUEST FOR

INFORMATION (RFI) PROCESS. THIS DEVIATION WILL NOT BE ADDRESSED

DURING THE PRE-AWARD PHASE.

Ref: General Guidance as stated during the Site Visit

Q18. Due to the amount of material and equipment price-estimating, the desire to be as accurate as possible, and to allow a review of answers for previously submitted questions, we request the submittal due date be delayed one week following publication of question answers?

A18. THE BID OPENING HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM JANUARY 22, 2020 AT 9:00 AM

(EST) TO JANUARY 30, 2020 AT 9:00 AM (EST). PLEASE SEE AMENDMENT

FA252120B00010001 TO THIS SOLICITATION (FA252120B0001) DUE TO DELAY IN

POSTING ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION.

Solicitation: FA2521‐20‐B‐0001, Project Number: SXHT 11‐1055

Ref: Drawings C102/ED101/E101 Q19. Can you provide additional details on Comminutor for Lift Station 1497?

A19. THE COMMINUTOR IS AN EXISTING COMPONENT USED IN WASTEWATER

TREATMENT PLANTS AND PUMPING STATIONS.

Ref: Technical Specification ____________________ Q20. Within the specifications listed there are two types of pumps: Chicago/Aurora and Hydromatic. Can you provide model and/or serial numbers of existing and/or specified to match the specifications?

A20. EXISTING PUMP MODELS/SERIAL NUMBERS ARE UNDETERMINED DUE TO

THE AGE AND CONDITION OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT. IT IS CONTRACTOR’S

RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN MODELS STATED ON DRAWING SHT C-101, C-102 & C-

103, OR APPROVED EQUAL MODELS.

Ref: Other (On-Site Superintendence)

Q21. What are the personnel requirements for on-site superintendence? Can one person serve as Superintendent/SSHO/QCM or will more than one person be required?

A21. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.236-1 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE

CONTRACTOR (APR 1984), AT ALL TIMES DURING PERFORMANCE OF THIS

CONTRACT AND UNTIL THE WORK IS COMPLETED AND ACCEPTED, THE

CONTRACTOR SHALL DIRECTLY SUPERINTEND THE WORK OR ASSIGN AND HAVE

ON THE WORKSITE A COMPETENT SUPERINTENDENT WHO IS SATISFACTORY TO

THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AND HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT FOR THE

CONTRACTOR. ONE PERSON MAY SERVE AS SUPERINTENDENT/SSHO, BUT

ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL INDEPENDENT FROM OPERATION MUST SERVE AS QCM.

Ref: Other (Specify) Phasing

Q22. Is there a particular phasing plan in relation to sites and/or pumps? Can more than one site be worked at a given time? What are limitations if so?

A22. NO. IT IS CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEVELOPING AND

OBTAINING APPROVAL OF A PHASING PLAN (REF DRAWING SHT C-101 & C-102)

THROUGH THE CONTRACTING OFFICER. THERE ARE NO LIMITATIONS OR

RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE NUMBER OF SITES THAT MAY BE WORKED

AT A GIVEN TIME.