FA2860-16-R-0016_AJXF_16-1550_Repair_Spalls_JointSealant_of_Taxiway_Echo_Site_Walk_ANSWERS.docx

FA2860-16-R-0016 AJXF 16-1550 Repair Spalls Joint/Sealant of Taxiway Echo RESPONSES (in yellow) We have reviewed the requirements of the RFP in conjunction with the site visit and have the following initial questions/concerns:

1. Is this a firm-fixed price contract or will payment be made based on actual quantities (unit price contract)? Please confirm.

RESPONSE: This is a firm-fixed price contract.

RESPONSE: This quantity is to be utilized for the area indicated on statement of work. No additional areas to be added.

RESPONSE: The quantity is to be utilized for the entire work area.

4. The pricing schedule does not seem to correspond to the Statement of Work. Many of the items listed do not seem to pertain to this project.

RESPONSE: Statement of work takes precedence.

5. Does this contract include spall repairs on the East Ramp? Please advise.

RESPONSE: The East Ramp is NOT a part of this project and NO work should be conducted on it.

6. Will a vacuum truck be required on-site at all times as required on previous contracts at JBA? Please confirm.

REPONSE: YES, sweeping/cleaning is required. Please follow the verbiage below:

Maintenance of Access Routes and Airfield Pavement Areas The Contractor shall, at his own expense, be required to properly maintain all construction roads, existing improved roads and airfield pavement areas utilized during the construction period. It shall be the further responsibility of the Contractor to continuously maintain and keep the taxiways and aprons completely free of clay balls, stones, gravel high amounts of dust or other similar material which could possible damage high pressure tires or aircraft engines. Called Foreign Object Debris (FOD), this material can potentially damage high pressure tires and aircraft engines. For project located on aircraft movement areas (runways, taxiways or aprons), contractors shall have onsite a Tymco or similar type sweeper (sweeper with vacuum capability) or Airfield Management approved clean-up method operating during the construction period. Sufficient personnel and equipment shall be maintained by the Contractor in a state of readiness to promptly remove all such spillage. The Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that taxiways and aprons shall be broom cleaned and any small stones, clay lumps or debris passed over by mechanical sweepers or graders shall be removed by manual sweeping. The requirements for maintaining and cleaning these areas will be rigidly enforced and shall be accomplished by the Contractor to the complete satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

7. In many areas, the existing joint reservoir is not sufficient to seal the joints per specification 32 01 19. The joint will have to be widened and sawed for additional depth for proper shape factor allowing room for backer rod and sealant. Will additional payment be made of this work? Please advise as to how this will be addressed.

RESPONSE: No additional payment will be made for this work. The contractor shall follow the specifications.

8. There are discrepancies between the Statement of work areas and the map, please clarify.

RESPONSE: The work area map has been updated, see attachment. Areas T43A and T32A are not in the scope of work anymore.

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