Atch 11 DBEH 22-1621 - Pre Bid Questions and Answers (31 Aug 22).docx

QUESTION AND ANSWER FORM

Project Number: DBEH 22-1621 Project Description: Remove/Replace Various Signs- CCSFS, FL

1. Please identify number and location of the signs that are in limited access areas that will require escort?

As per the revised Statement of Work (SOW), no signs are located within a limited access area that will require an escort

2. Please provide a map showing each facility number and associated signage applicable to this scope.

Base Information Guide & Base Maps are designated CUI and cannot be distributed outside of the controlled environment. All work in this project will be contained from CCSFS South Gate, along Phillips Pkwy to the Industrial Area, with a few outside that boundary. Upon award, gov’t will reevaluate delivering a map to the contractor.

3. Please provide a basis of design showing any artwork and verbiage on the “Launch Shelter” signs as the SOW states that they may differ between facilities.

As per the revised Statement of Work (SOW), Launch Shelter signs are no longer required for this Project.

4. Please confirm that the signs to be retained by the government will be identified prior to removal. Are there any special requirements for disposal of the removed signs?

The gov’t is currently coordinating with USAF Museum to determine a list of salvaged signs to be kept. List will be given after award. All other signs are to removed from the installation and disposed of in accordance with local, state & federal regulations.

5. Please provide a photo image of the parking bumpers at the MOC parking lot listed under the 27 miscellaneous signs and confirm if these are to be replaced or repainted.

Photo provided at end of document. No signs are to be “repainted.”

6. Can the Superintendent, QC, and SSHO be covered by the same person?

This is acceptable for 45 CES/CEZ as long as that individual is on-site during the project execution. CONS should answer the question as far as billing/FAR/etc.

7. DO ANY SIGNS REQUIRE PERMITTING? AND IF SO, WHICH ONES AND WHO DOES THE PERMITTING AND WHAT IS THE PROCESS? (REF: Sec 3-1:5 in the UFC 3-120-01.)

Shop drawings will be required for “types” of signs, not each sign. Wind load calculations will only be required for freestanding signs, excluding Street Signs, as the bracketing is already in place and has been previously engineered. Exact verbiage for freestanding signs will be given to the contractor upon award.

8. Section 1.1.3

a. ARE THE FREESTANDING SIGNS TO BE SINGLE OR DOUBLE SIDED? IF DOUBLE ARE THEY SINGLE PANEL BOTH FACES OR 2 PANELS SINGLE FACE?

Freestanding Miscellaneous signs will be single-sided, facing traffic. Freestanding Building Identification signs are double-sided; 2 panels, single side print, back-to-back in frame.

b. ARE ALL OF THE “ROAD SIGNS” POST & PANEL ACCORDING TO FIG 3.10 IN THE UFC GUIDE?

Current signs may or may not be in compliance with UFC 3-120-01. All Freestanding Building ID signs to be installed in this project will follow the “Primary” guideline in the UFC, Fig 3-10. All dimensions for verbiage will remain as per the UFC, 3-11, however, the street address will be Facility Number.

c. ARE ALL THE “ROAD SIGNS” REQUIRING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BOTH THE POSTS AND PANELS?

Yes, all freestanding signs will require change out of the posts & frames, as they are USAF brown

d. ARE THE PARKING BUMPERS TO BE PAINTED?

No, only sign change out

e. DO THE “MOC; PARKING LOT” SIGNS REQUIRE A POST?

No, sign posts are already installed

9. Section A3.9 Street Name Signs

a. ARE ALL THE STREET SIGNS OF THE TYPE SUPPLIED IN THE PHOTO?

As per the new Statement of Work (SOW), street signs are no longer required for this project

b. DO THE POSTS NEED TO BE DOT BREAKAWAYS?

As per the new Statement of Work (SOW), street signs are no longer required for this project

10. 1.3.8 Launch Shelter Signs

a. ARE ALL 20 TO BE WALL MOUNTED?

As per the revised Statement of Work (SOW), Launch Shelter signs are no longer required for this Project.

b. ARE THEY TO BE REFLECTIVE?

As per the revised Statement of Work (SOW), Launch Shelter signs are no longer required for this Project.

11. 1.3.6 Building Mounted Identification Signs

a. ARE THEY TO BE REFLECTIVE?

As per the revised Statement of Work (SOW), Building Mounted Identification signs are no longer required for this Project.

b. USSF SIGN SPECS CALL FOR 18” X 18” BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGNS, HOWEVER THE PHOTOS SHOW SIGNS THAT ARE A LARGER SIGN?

As per the revised Statement of Work (SOW), Building Mounted Identification signs are no longer required for this Project.

c. PHOTOS ALSO SHOW A DIMENSIONAL FRAME. ARE ALL SIGNS TO BE 18” X 18” AND FRAMELESS?

As per the revised Statement of Work (SOW), Building Mounted Identification signs are no longer required for this Project.

d. ARE THERE REMOVALS FOR THESE SIGNS?

As per the revised Statement of Work (SOW), Building Mounted Identification signs are no longer required for this Project.

12. 1.3.7 Free Standing Building identification Signs

1) THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF SIGNS LISTERD; PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY. CAN YOU PROVIDE A BREAKDOWN OF HOW MANY OF EACH TYPE.?

All freestanding building identification signs should follow the “Primary” standard in the UFC, Fig 3-10. No signs identified in the SOW will use “Secondary” or “Tertiary” designs.

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