Attachment 11 Answered Prebid Questions.pdf

1. 180-day P.O.P not possible with material lead times, will time extensions be granted for material delays?

a. Time extension submissions with proper documentation will be considered for manufacturer/supplier delay(s).

2. Will a full-time superintendent be required on this project? If so, can they wear a tool belt?

a. A superintendent must be on site anytime work is being performed on the contract. They can be a working superintendent.

3. Will any part of the marina be in use or occupied during construction? If so, exactly where?

a. The marina has to maintain their boats. It is intended to do the fuel pier and shoreline pier first, then the west pier, then east pier. Water access in and out of the marina will need to be maintained.

4. Will one boat ramp be required accessible at all times? If so, which one and are they safe to access currently?

a. Yes, one shall be available at all times for use. Yes, they are safe to access currently.

5. Please explain Key Note #19 on D101.

a. Pavilion structure, flooring and roofing to remain. Demolish all the walls that enclose the area, including and not limited to walls, integral concrete curbs, windows, doors, and millwork. The result is to have a covered fueling pavilion without enclosed areas.

6. Key Note #25 on D102; please provide supplier/manufacturer data for existing aluminum gangways.

a. Unknown, contractor to field verify. No record information is available.

7. Please provide existing floating pier supplier/manufacturer for detail 3/A104.

a. Contractor to field verify. Government provided information has manufacturer listed as Follansbee Dock Systems 800-

223-3444.

8. Please provide existing hoop pile holder manufacturer information. Are all existing to be replaced with new?

a. Unknown contractor to field verify, no record information has been provided. Replace as directed in drawings.

9. Please clarify Key Note #17; Not sure what “not used” refers to.

a. D101-D109; “Not Used” accessories includes all fasteners, ties downs, electrical, water and other appurtenances that were required to structure the floating docks and make them fully function.

10. Please clarify Key Note #9: Remove “piles”.

a. D101-D109; when removing the finish piers the piles on the non-walkway side are to be included in the removal.

11. Please quantify Key Note #12: “Failed deck” & “Failed Joist”.

a. Refer to hatched area on sheet D101. Contractor to field verify failed/rotten joists and missing decking (attached or sunken) that are to be removed.

12. Please clarify Key Note #31: “structure”.

a. Contractor to refer to details and specifications for required “structure”. This includes but is not limited to required fasteners, plates, angles, joists, blocking, and decking.

13. Are all lower fishing piers to be demolished, including piles, & not built back?

a. Contractor to refer to bidding documents.

14. Are we running fuel pipe from dock transition sump out to the fuel dispensers and is there a specific brand mentioned?

a. Refer to sheets QH100 and QH101 and specifications.

15. Are the dispensers activated by any type of point of sale, console and or card reader?

a. No, there is no system in place at this time.

16. How long has the fuel system been shut down? Do we know what size motor is running the fuel?

a. The fuel system has been shut down since Hurricane Cristobal.

17. Are we going to reuse existing fuel hose reels?

18. Are there any contactors in place operating the dispensers and if so where are they located? Could we get a picture?

a. No not at this time due to the system being shut down.

19. Where is the closest emergency stop location? There needs to be one close to the fuel area.

20. Are we replacing all electrical marine pedestals or are we going to reuse them? If we are going to reuse them, where will we hold them? It was mentioned some were going to be replaced and some were not, so we need clarification.

a. Contractor to refer to electrical drawings and specifications for requirements of reusing or replacing pedestals on the east and west sides.

21. I saw mentioned in the specs light bollards being replaced how many are they or are we going to remove and install again. Not for sure the locations of these?

a. Contractor to refer to electrical sheet E100, D102, A102 and C100 for work along boardwalk and edge of parking. If lighted bollards are to be removed for access, they are to be reinstalled.

22. I see replacing all fire extinguishers but while on site did not see any on the floating docks so are we to add enough to the entire project.

a. Place fire extinguishers as shown on drawings.

23. Was told that the fire standpipe system was not going to be removed but was told to replace every valve. Is that correct?

a. Delete sheet “FP100” and replace with the attached sheet “FP-100” with Addendum mark #1”.

24. Was told that pier area lighting that is existing would be reused, mounted, and installed back. Is that true or are we replacing?

a. Refer to Keynote 10 on ED100.

25. Are we going to replace any of the electrical panels or are we just going to removed them and reinstall them?

a. Refer to Electrical sheets for requirements – bid as shown.

26. What are we doing about fire prevention/suppression out on the fuel dock because the standpipe system is not out there?

Should we tap into the existing standpipe system and run it out to the fuel dock into a fuel cabinet with hose?

a. Refer to Fire Protection sheets for requirements – bid as shown.

27. Confirm the out of state contractor 3.5% tax is required for Federal Government contracts.

a. Confirmed

28. Specifications section 033130, 1.6.1.1 Quality Manger Qualifications: Is the requirement for the QC manager to hold a current license as professional engineer in a U.S. State or territory with experience on at least five similar projects? Can this professional engineer be employed by the third-party concrete testing laboratory?

a. There is no need for a licensed PE to be on this job full time. Third party testing is acceptable.

29. Drawings Note 25 Aluminum Gangways: Are we to reused existing aluminum gangways, or replace all identified Note 25 items with new aluminum gangways?

a. Refer to Demolition and Architectural sheets for requirements – bid as shown.

30. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): Since this project has three phases, are we allowed to use each phase of work to minimize the footprint for acres? Less than 1 acre, 1 to 5 acres, or greater than 5 arces.

a. No

31. Is there a COVID vaccine mandate for workers on this project?

a. See DFARS clause 252.223-7999 Deviation 2021-O0009 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Protocols for Federal

Contractors. Full text of clause is included in Attachment 12.

32. What is the federal minimum wage for this project?

a. Minimum wage rates for all labor classifications are specified in Attachment 5 – Wage Det MS20210060.

33. Can you clarify where the break water boards and vinyl sheet piling will be installed? Pages A106 and A108 have conflicting data.

a. Detail 5/A108 has an incorrect note. Change “2”x8” breakwater” to “existing vinyl sheet pile breakwater” Existing sheet pile is to remain on the west elevations of the west pier (adjacent to the fishing pier that is to be removed). A new stringer is to be provided to “sandwich” the sheet pile breakwater as shown in this detail.

34. Some places within the specifications reference a quality control manager as if it is a separate person, in addition to a site superintendent. Can the superintendent also fulfil the roles of QC and Safety Officer, or does each position require a separate individual?

a. Superintendent can also fill the roles of QC and Safety Officer.

35. With the current volatile and unpredictable nature of material lead times, will the government give time consideration lead times that are longer than the industry standard?

a. See question 1.

36. Page ED100 Note 6&16 calls for disconnect and remove existing panel board. Page E103-Detail 2 shows Nema 4x panel board to remain and be reused. Will the panel can be reused and just replace the interior?

a. Provide new stainless steel N4X enclosure in accordance with the Panelboard Information Schedule.

37. Page ED100 Note 4 states to demo conduit, boxes and cable. Page E100 gives the location of the fire-alarm devices. Page

E103 Detail 11 states provide new cable in existing conduit. Will new conduit be needed or reuse existing conduit?

a. Existing conduit may be reused along the underside of the deck where it is intact and in good condition.

38. Sheet D103 -Keyed Notes: Keyed Note 24 at the end piling on Dock 4. What does this note represent? Should it be a Note 22?

a. Correct, change keynote “24” to keynote “22”.

39. Sheet D104 - 1/D104: 2 Pilings at the east end of the floating pier appear to have no work required. Do these pilings receive Snap Jackets?

a. Add keynote “22” adjacent to each of these piles.

40. Sheet D107 - Keyed Notes: Keyed note 21 appears along pier where no steps exist. Are there steps in this area that I am missing?

a. Keynote 21 appears at all locations where exist/existed prior to the tropical storm.

41. Sheet D107 - Keyed Notes: Keyed Note 9 at the West Gazebo #1 Pier shown as Keyed Note 12 on the enlarged plan. Which is correct?

a. Keynote 12 is correct – piles are to remain and joists and decking are to be rebuilt. Change keynote “9” to keynote “12” in detail 1/D107.

42. Sheet D109 - 1/D109: Typical Dock Section w/Vinyl Sheet Pile - Shows breakwater boards but no vinyl sheet piles. Are vinyl sheet piles required in these areas?

a. Change “2”x8” breakwater” to “existing vinyl sheet pile breakwater” Existing sheet pile is to remain on the west elevations of the west pier (adjacent to the fishing pier that is to be removed). A new stringer is to be provided to

“sandwich” the sheet pile breakwater as shown in new work detail.

43. Sheet D109 - 2/D109: Where does this occur?

a. Existing sheet pile is to remain on the west elevations of the west pier.

44. Sheet A101 - 3/A101: There is a Keyed Note 1 at the north end of the fuel dock with no quantity shown. Does the decking in this area get replaced? What is the quantity of decking to be replaced?

a. The entire 12’-10” x 6’-6” area is to be replaced.

45. Sheet A101 - 1/A101: Boat Launch Dock 2 has a Keyed Note 2 but has not quantity. What is required here?

a. The entire walking surface is to be replaced. Replace double 2x12 at for locations for the entire length of the dock as shone in detail 4/D102.

46. Sheet A101 - 3/A101: Keyed note 19. What is the quantity of rubber edge trim to be replaced?

a. Keynote 19 is to reinstall, keynote 20 is to replace. See plan locations for pieces and amounts.

47. Sheet A102 - 1/A102: FEC is shown in three locations. Are these new or existing?

a. Provide new per plans and specifications.

48. Sheet A103 - 1/A103: Keyed Note 1 on the pier does not have a quantity. What is required in this area?

a. 24 linear feet of board; see D103 for amount to be replaced.

49. Sheet A103 - 1/A103: At Dock 4, the 6th pier from the end on the north side has a Keyed Note 3 with a quantity of 1/4. Keyed Note 3 is to install new backing plate for lights. What is the correct Keyed Note for this pier?

a. Change keynote from “3” to “20”.

50. Sheet A105 - 1/A105: FEC is shown near east pier. Are these new or existing?

a. Both, Provide new per plans and specifications.

51. Sheet A106 - 1/A106: FEC is shown in 5 locations. Are these new or existing?

a. Both, Provide new per plans and specifications.

52. Sheet A106 - 5/A106: The plan indicates vinyl sheet pile approximate location but Section 5/A108 shows 2x8 breakwater boards.

Which is correct? Are there any vinyl sheet piles required for this job?

a. Existing sheet pile is to remain on the west elevations of the west pier (adjacent to the fishing pier that is to be removed).

Detail 5/A108 will not sheet pile breakwater.

53. Sheet A106 - 4/A106: Section 5/A108 indicates 2x8 breakwater boards in this area but there is no dashed line as shown on 5/A106.

What is required in this area?

a. Detail 4 & 5 A106 note the location of the vinyl sheet pile breakwater with a dashed line (it does run the full length of the pier). These are to remain and be refastened to the pier where loose.

54. Sheet A107 - Keyed Notes: Keyed Note 8 appears in Vending, Men's, Women’s, and Storage rooms. What is this referencing? Are there base plates in these rooms?

a. Change keynote from “8” in these areas to “7”. Add note to see sheet A110 for additional work in bathrooms.

55. Sheet A107 - 1/A107: There is a Keyed Note 9 on the west side of the pier. Is the 6"-10" dimension for this note?

a. No; Contractor to field verify dimension between existing piles; it is approximately 8’-0”.

56. Sheet A107 - 1/A107: There is a Keyed Note 9 on the southwest side of the Public Gazebo with no dimension. What is the dimension for this note?

a. Contractor to field verify dimension between existing piles; it is approximately 10’-6”.

57. Sheet A107 - 1/A107: Keyed Note 8 near Gazebo 1 appears to be next to a light pole. Should this be Keyed Note 3?

a. Change keynote from “8” to “3”.

58. Sheet A107 - 1/A107: Note says to install 4x8 breakwater boards on existing whalers. This appears to show the breakwater boards on the Marina side of the pier. The existing breakwater boards and whalers are on the bay side of the pier. Are new whalers required on the Marina side or do we install the new breakwater boards on the bay side existing whalers?

a. Reinstall in existing location.

59. Sheet A107 - 3/A107: There are four Keyed Note 8's in or near the center of the Vending, Men's, Women's, and Storage rooms.

What is this referencing?

a. Change keynote from “8”in these areas to “7”. Add note to see sheet A110 for additional work in bathrooms.

60. Sheet A107 - 3/A107: There are two Keyed Note 13 in the Storage Room. What is this referencing?

a. Delete both keynote 13.

61. Sheet A108 - 1/A108: There are 2 Flood Vents shown in this elevation. 3/D106 calls for 3 areas to be cut out for flood vents. Are 2 or 3 flood vents required?

a. Details 3/A07 and 1/A108 add keynote 26 to the storage room.

62. Sheet A109 - 3/A109: Are new FEC required? Also, the detail calls for a Beco, Inc. cabinet. The existing cabinets are Jonesco cabinets

a. Provide per drawings and specs.

63. Sheet A109 - 4/A109: Detail shows life rings, hangers, and ropes. Are these required and if so what is the quantity and locations?

a. See drawings, provide at all “LR” locations.

64. Sheet A102 - 22/A102: In general, after installing the snap jackets and new pile holders it appears that due to the increased diameter of the piles and pile holders that there will not be sufficient room between the finger piers and the piles they attach to. We are assuming that all the floating finger piers will have to be shortened. Also, the drawings show the piles in the area next to the parking lot as being in the floating dock when they are actually installed on the edge of the pier

a. An 18” hop roller pile is being specified with 3.5” rubber rollers by Ningret Marine or equal. The existing conditions allowed for this change to occur in multiple field verified locations. If all conditions do not allow for clearance between roller and snap jacket the ledger board will have to be modified to allow proper clearance – price to ensure all hoops operate correctly.

The boardwalk adjacent to the parking lot static. There are steel piles between the boardwalk and the floating dock #1. The piles are not in the floating dock.