RFI Volley Ball Court v4.pdf

RFI # RFI Government Response 1 Existing Sand Quantity: Can the

Government provide the approximate existing depth and/or quantity of sand currently in the volleyball court?

12" around the boarder and 3"- 4" towards the center.

2 Required Sand Depth: Please confirm that the required minimum 12-inch compacted sand depth applies across the entire finished 45' x 75' court.

See PWS sections 3.3.2

3 Edging: Can the Government provide the approximate linear footage and/or any preferred material, manufacturer, or product specification for the required perimeter edging?

In the PWS, section 3.3.5 addresses this " Install durable edging, that prevents grass encroachment, remains flush with grade, and resists UV degration and corrosion

4 Site Access/Staging: Where will the contractor be permitted to stage equipment, trucks, materials, and removed materials during performance?

Map Attached.

5 Delivery Access: Are commercial dump trucks and sand-delivery vehicles permitted to access the volleyball court area directly? Are there any specific vehicle-size, delivery-hour, or access restrictions bidders should include in their pricing?

Yes, they are permitted to enter the area directly. JBA Pearl-Harbor (Commercial) inbound lane operates 0500 - 1600 Monday to Sunday. Outbound lane closes @2100 everyday.

Security Processing: What is the anticipated processing time for contractor and subcontractor personnel requiring long-term base access badges?

5 business days of processing to ensure long-term access granted.

7 Prime Self-Performance: Does the Government have a minimum self-performance requirement for the prime contractor under this solicitation?

This contract does not have limitations on subcontracting to other small businesses

8 Exact Work Location: Please confirm the exact location of the volleyball court in relation to Building B1657 and whether the reference in the PWS to the "dormitories" is intended to identify the same work location.

Map attached.

10 Sand Disposal: Is the contractor required to remove and dispose of all existing sand off Joint Base Andrews, or is there an approved on-base location where the existing sand may be relocated, stockpiled, or reused?

The contractor is required to remove and dispose of all exisiting sand. To date there is no approved on base location for the sand to be relocated to.

11 Sand Specification: The PWS requires washed white silica or quartz sand with a particle size of 0.50–1.00 mm. Will the Government accept a commercially available beach/volleyball court sand that meets the required particle-size range and performance characteristics if the supplier's product data demonstrates compliance, or must the material specifically be identified by the supplier as silica or quartz sand?

Gov't could accept a commercially avaliable beach/volleyball court sand so as long as product data is provided to to demonstrate compliance with what the PWS states

For the new liner, is there a required material type, thickness, or minimum specification beyond the solicitation/PWS?

Reference the PWS.

Section 3.3.4 (page 9 )

Is the existing drainage system to remain in place, with the contractor only protecting it during removal and replacement, or is any drainage repair/replacement included in scope?

Currently, there are no issues with the existing drainage system

For the approximately 16 inches of new volleyball sand, may the contractor use locally sourced washed beach/volleyball sand meeting the performance requirements, or is a particular gradation/specification required?

Gov't could accept a commercially avaliable beach/volleyball court sand so as long as product data is provided to to demonstrate compliance with what the PWS states

For disposal of the removed sand and liner, are there any Government-directed disposal, hauling, recycling, or documentation requirements beyond lawful off-site disposal?

No - so as long as state and federal laws are followed

Confirm whether any sand product submittal, approved manufacture, or additional gradtion requirement is required beyond the PWS specification.

Whatever sand is used - there needs to be product data given before install

Provide the required geotextile minimum weight, class/strenght, woven or non-woven preference, and overlap or seam requirements, if any.

No additional minium weight, class/strength seam, or overlap requirement is specified.

Confirm the required permiter edging material, size/profile, and installation method.

In the PWS, section 3.3.5 addresses this " Install durable edging, that prevents grass encroachment, remains flush with grade, and resists UV degration and corrosion

Identify the approximate exisiting sand depth and, if known, the material or base condition beneath the existing liner.

12 inches around the perimeter and approx. 3- 4 inches toward the center.

Exisitng site conditions are assumed to be suitable for replacement without major excavation

Confirm whether aggregate stone or other base material is required beneath the new geotextile, or whether the prepared existing subgrade is to remain in place.

Preparation of the underlying sub-base should be done removing any vegetation, debris, etc.

(PWS 3.3.12)

Without any major excavation (PWS 4.2)

Identify any known underground draininge, utilities, piping or structures within or adjacent to the court that must be protected or incorporated into the work.

The assumption is that there is known underground draininge, utilities, piping or structures within the range of the court. There should not be any major excavation done

If unsuitable soil, soft areas, excessive moisture, buried material, or other unforeseen subsurface conditions are encountered, please confirm how the Contractor should proceed and whether additional corrective work will require Government direction before performance.

Gov't should be notified of all unforseen circumstances and obtain direction prior to any action.

(PWS 3.3.12)

Confirm any advance schedueling, daily truck list/manifest, escort, or other coordination required for dump trucks and material delivery trucks entering and exiting Joint base Andrews.

Contractors shall coordinate work operations with gov't project manager.

AF Form 103. PWS paragraph 2.3 is titled "NOT APPLICABLE," but the text below it requires an approved AF Form 103 whenever the ground surface is disturbed deeper than three inches. This work requires excavation to 12 inches or more.

Is an AF Form 103 required for this effort? If so, who processes the request and what lead time should offerors assume?

An AF Form 103 (Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request) is processed by the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) staff or the Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) at the Air Force installation where the work is to be performed.

Lead time is unknown.

Wage determination. Clause 52.222-42 is incorporated with the equivalent-rates table left blank. Please confirm that the attached wage determination (Attachment

01) governs this requirement, and identify the labor classifications the Government anticipates. The proper WD is attached

Disposal of existing material. May the removed sand be disposed of as clean fill, or does the Government require characterization or testing prior to offsite disposal

PWS 3.3.6 - All removed sand should be disposed of in accordance w/applicable Federal and Maryland environmental laws

Existing conditions. What is the current depth of sand in place, and is there an existing compacted base beneath the liner? No site visit is scheduled, and this drives both the demolition and subgrade preparation scope

12 inches around the perimeter and approx. 3- 4 inches toward the center.

There is an exisitng compacted base.

Net posts. Are the existing net posts set in concrete footings, and are they to remain in place during excavation

Per PWS 3.3.8 exisiting nets and poles shall be protected throughout construction. If removal is necessary the contractor shall carefully remove, store and reinstall. Exisitng net posts are believed to be in concrete.

Staging. Is a laydown area available near B1657 for sand stockpiling and equipment during performance

Yes

Delivery vehicle access. Will sand delivery drivers require base passes, or may material be received at a staging point?

Given the volume involved, gate processing time affects pricing Drivers will require base passes

Offer due time. Block 8 of the SF1449 states 12:00 AM on 08 Sep 2026; the Addendum to 52.212-1 states 12:00 PM EDT on 08 Sep 2026. Please confirm the correct time. 1200 PM on 08 Sept 26 is the correct time

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