Amend_1,_Attach_2,_FA286018R0003,_Demolish_Bldgs,_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 21 Feb 18

Solicitation FA286018R0003, Demolish Buildings 1522, 1524 and 1527, Alabama Ave, Joint Base Andrews

NOTE: CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO READ THE COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY.

NOTE: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL UNDER FA286018R0003. (The Pre-Solicitation Notice was mistakingly posted as FA286018R0033).

1. Q. Where does the fencing go?

A. The site plan shows a red line to indicate fencing area.

2. Q. Is the site plan drawing to scale?

A. Use the graphic scale provided on the site plan.

3. Q. Is a Hazmat Survey required?

A. Yes. There is likely residual asbestos. The survey is to be done by the contractor.

4. Q. Are the slabs and footings to be removed? Will there be drawings provided?

A. Yes. Estimated to be 4” slab and 12x24” footings. If there is stone below the slab, demo that too.

Note than any remaining building contents belongs to the contractor to own or dispose. No drawings are available by the Government.

5. Q. Is this general construction or is it a specialty?

A. General construction.

6. Q. What is the price schedule used for?

A. This shows estimated quantities for unknown items such as amount of asbestos, lead etc. Use this to insert a fixed price per unit. Only the amount used will be paid for.

7. Q. How far down to dig for contaminated soil?

A. Potentially up to 3 feet. The specs set forth hazardous testing.

8. Q. Utilities are to be capped off. Are the lines gravity fed or pressured?

A. Could be either, but most likely gravity. Contractor is required to remove the portion of utility between the cap and back to the building. Terrapin owns all sewer and potable water on the base so the contractor is required to contract directly with Terrapin and schedule shut down. The CE shops will shut down electric (overhead).

9. Q. What material are water pipes? What kind of roof?

A. Probably steel, not lead. Roof is metal.

10. Q. Do I have to restore the site?

A. Yes. Must leave a clean site; with the exception of the storm drain. Must be restored so that the storm drain picks up storm water again. All explained in the specs.

11. Q. What kind of backfill material, to what compaction?

A. Top 4” are topsoil. Below 4” are structural fill, compacted to 90%

12. Q. What about seeding/fertilizing?

A. This is required. See specs on this and the AF FM 66 Submittal requirements.

13. Q. Details on ground water.

A. De-water excavated areas as required. For utility excavation, test for contaminated ground water, sore properly and remove.

14. Q. Who is responsible for dumpsters?

A. The contractor is responsible for providing and dumping. They should be secured within the fence and covered in high winds.

15. Q. What kind of fencing is required?

A. 6’ chain link fence with brown opaque fabric. To be installed tight, posts set in concrete, no wind slots, recommend installing on the windward side to prevent blowing off. Remove fencing and concrete when complete. See Spec.

16. Q. Is the paving out back to be removed?

A. Yes, if it is within the limits of disturbance.

17. Q. Is the pavilion in the back of the property to be removed, because it is not shown on the site plan?

A. No. Not within the limit of disturbence.

18. Q. Are any trees to be removed?

A. No. Work around tress with fencing.

19. Q. Are utility poles to be removed?

A. Yes.

20. Q. Is dewatering required?

A. Yes. See specs and prior question above.

21. Q. Can concrete be crushed and used as backfill?

A. No. Must be removed.

22. Q. Details on Soil Erosion Sediment Control Plan.

A. The contractor is required to obtain services of an expeditor, to prepare and submit the Plan. All cost are to be paid for by the contractor. Refer to Spec Section 01010-3, Paragraph 3.11.

23. Q. Regarding limited disturbance of asphalt.

A. Remove all pavement within the limit of disturbence.

24. Q. Discussion regarding relocation of sheds to the other side of the base. Pour slab to set sheds on at new location? Sheds appear to be a unit, which could be a problem when removing.

A. Requirement to relocate these sheds has been removed from the specifications via amendment to the solicitation.

25. Q. Can soil be stockpiled on site?

A. Yes, behind the buildings to be demolished.

26. Q. There are three building numbers, but looks like 5 structures.

A. All structures, including those attached to the “butler” buildings will be demolished.

27. Q. Is asbestos testing required?

A. Yes, contractor conducts testing.

28. Q. Where does the demolition start?

A. Behind the curve of the road, from the front of the gutter pan and back. Includes sidewalk removal.

29. Q. Can concrete and asphalt be broken up on site?

A. Yes.

30. Q. Do I have to dispose of the remaining paint buckets?

A. Yes. Responsible for all demo, which includes proper disposal of all paint/buckets.

31. Q. Is there any permitting required?

A. No. Only a MD State approved Soil Erosion Sediment Control Plan.

32. Q. Destructive Inspection.

A. Patching is not required for destructive inspection.

33. Q. You require a 90% density of the soil. Who will be responsible for developing a proctor and actual density testing for compaction?

A. The contractor is responsible for obtaining the compaction results. Typically, the contractor will hire a local testing firm to perform the test, provide and certify the results.

34. Q. Are Bonds required?

A. Performance, Bid Bonds and insurance are required.

NOTES:

1. Chillers and HVAC equipment will be removed by CE prior to demo.

2. The backflow preventer must be returned to CE (see spec).

3. Electric conduit inside buildings belongs to the contractor.

4. CE will remove and keep two electric switch gears and transformers on the back of the property.

5. Trucks hauling debris must use the Pearl Harbor Gate on JBA and will be inspected.

CONTRACTING OFFICER NOTES:

1. Pictures were allowed to be taken.

2. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER REMINDED CONTRACTORS THAT FOR THE TECHNICAL SECTION

REQUIRED BY THE SOLICITATION, CONTRACTORS MUST DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE REQUIREMENT (FOR EXAMPLE, THE PROCEDURES OR PROCESSES THEY PLAN TO IMPLEMENT). ANYONE

THAT JUST RE-STATES THE SPECIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.