MAHG241077 Remove Rubber and Restripe Runway - Questions and Answers.pdf

1 July 2025 Attachment 9 - FA301025R0016

FA301025R0016 Remove Rubber and Restripe Runway Pre-Bid Questions and Answers

1. Civil keynote 2 on plan page C-103 states, “Level 2: Surface preparations include what is described in Level 1 plus other procedures necessary to create sound surface for repainting including solvent cleaning, basic patching/filling, light sanding/abrading. 10% assumption of area for bidding purposes.” Regarding the “basic/patching filling”, please provide a detail of any HMA or PCC patching that will be required so bidders may accurately quote the work.

A: See revised drawing C-103.

2. Again, pertaining to civil keynote 2 on plan page C-103, should bidders assume 10% for each “solvent cleaning”, “basic patching/filling, AND “light sanding/abrading? Or some combination of the 3?

A: See revised drawing C-103 Civil Keynote 2: “10% assumption of area for bidding purposes” applies to basic patching/filling only.

3. With respect to “light sanding/abrading”, will high pressure water blasting be a viable option?

A: See revised drawing C-103, Civil Keynote 1.

4. Please identify the location of the oil/grease facility on the installation.

A: Refer to drawing C-102, Civil Keynote 1

5. When looking at Section L of the solicitation 4. Part II – Technical Proposal (b)(6) Barrier Plan, the Contractor is to provide a barrier plan with proposal submission. Due to the SOW and the contract documents stating that the airfield is to remain active throughout the life of this contract, what barrier plan will bidders need to provide?

A: The Barrier Plan has been removed from the technical factors listed in Section L and M of the solicitation. Please review the updated technical factors before submitting your technical proposal.

6. Will any work be required on Taxiway Alpha? Paragraph 3.2.5 of the SOW does not mention Taxiway Alpha.

A: No work is required in Taxiway Alpha per SOW.

7. Can a drawing be provided which show the markings to be prepared and painted using a more contrasting color? It is difficult to discern which marking on C-104 are included in this SOW due to the black and not as black lines.

A: See revised drawing C-104.

8. Page 32 states, “If the Offeror is referencing on their PPRL an effort in which a PPQ was previously submitted in response to another solicitation issued by Keesler AFB, please annotate this on the PPRL and the PPQ submitted previously can be used by the Contracting Office for Past Performance Evaluation.” May the Offeror submit an effort in which a PPQ was previously submitted in response to another solicitation issued by another Air Force Base, if the PPQ form requires the same information as the PPQ form provided by Keesler AFB?

A: Yes, but PPQs must be submitted by the evaluator, not the contractor.

9. What are the hours of work for the runway?

A: 0700-1700 weekdays; refer to SOW 3.8 Hours of Operation

10. Will the hours of work for the runway differ from the taxiway and apron?

A: No; refer to SOW 3.8 Hours of Operation

11. Could work be done at night?

A: “The Contractor will not normally be permitted to work on weekends…” (SOW 3.8 Hours of Operation)

12. Does the airfield have any soft closures times, for example no schedule flight from 1100- 1700hrs that we could work on during that time with minimal interruptions?

A: We will provide at least 30 minutes notice prior to takeoff/landing. Flying schedule is typically low on Mondays and Fridays. Tuesday – Thursday flying starts at 1000.

13. During the visit it was discussed that water blast method was the government’s preferred method of rubber removal. Is this correct?

A: Yes, this is the preferred method. See revised drawing C-103, Civil Keynote 1.

14. Are biodegradable detergents allowed in combination with high pressure water to remove built up rubber on runway?

A: No, to protect the integrity of the pavement and groove-lines.

15. Has the old paint been tested for LBP? Can the government provide the results?

A: No paint testing has been completed. However, runway markings were placed in

2021; therefore, LBP is not anticipated.

16. Will sweeper truck services be required for this project? Or does the government provide its own?

A: This is a means and methods question and is dependent upon the contractor’s plan.

The government will not provide sweeper trucks.

17. Do we need to provide any source of containment or storage for the liquid waste prior to disposing it in the government’s provided oil/fuel water separator?

A: Yes; see drawing C-102, Civil Keynote 1

18. Are there any environmental testing requirements for the solid or liquid waste?

A: No anticipated environmental testing

19. Can the government provide the location of laydown yard? How far will it be from the work areas?

A: Laydown yard is at Hangar 4, east of Apron 3, approximately 500m from the taxiway

Alpha; see drawing C-101.

20. Can government provide water source, location, and requirements? Do we need to provide a backflow preventer?

A: Yes, the government will provide water; water source is fire hydrant behind B4217.

Coordinate with the Fire Department for use. Yes, backflow preventer is required. See photo for reference.

21. Could the government provide a larger picture of the warning sign or a scaled drawing?

A: Scaled drawing is provided; see drawing C-503.

22. Are lighted X's required on the runway? If so, would the government consider renting lighted X's on site to GC?

A: Not closing the runway

23. Is there any special vehicle/equipment markings or equipment needed for vehicles to be in runway/ taxi and Apron area?

A: Vehicles should be marked with company logo

24. Will this project be under an escort? If so, will there be sufficient escorts to work multiple tasks simultaneously?

A: An escort will be provided. Multiple escorts are unlikely, especially on a consistent basis.

25. What are the drivers training requirements? How long is the class? Are there any preparatory guides to study prior to testing? Are there any requirements other than prior military flight line licenses and valid DL required?

A: Because an escort will be provided, training/permits will not be necessary.

26. C-501 in drawings civil keynote 4 states to paint the end of runway arrows as indicated but during the site visit it was mentioned that the scope of work was only from the traverse thresholds hold line on both ends of the runway. Can you please clarify that?

A: Refer to drawing C-103

27. On page 3 3.2.4.3 it calls for type I low index refractions or type I high index refractions.

The cost between the two is significantly higher, therefore in order for all to bid it accordingly can the government provide its preference in bead type. Type I is more economical.

A: Use Type I or Type III; both are acceptable.

28. What are the runway/ taxiway closure equipment requirements? Will we need low profile barricades with solar lights?

A: Not closing the runway/taxiways for this project.

29. During the site visit it was discussed that all operations would have to stop, and all equipment needs to be removed off the airfield area during the air show time frame.

Should we account for two mobilizations?

A: Yes

30. During visit it was discussed that several spalled areas and joint seal areas along the centerlines had extensive damage. Are we expected to repair all that or are we just repairing any damage we create during our rubber removal process?

A: Repair damage created by the contractor during the contract period of performance.

31. Are the service or maintenance roads required to be painted? If so, can the govt provide drawings?

A: No

32. Are deceptive markers part of runway or taxi way bid? Some of the drawings say all markers but during visit it was inconclusive. Can the government clarify?

A: Deceptive markers are not part of this project. See revised drawing C-103.

33. Are all touchdown markers to be painted also or only areas where rubber removal was done?

A: Repaint all paint on the runway as indicated on the drawings. Paint end of runway arrows. Refer to drawings sheets C-103 and C-501.

34. During visit it was mentioned that the airfield was to be repainted in the same configuration as its currently done and not updated to current FAA standards. Is this correct?

A: Yes. Refer to revised drawing C-501.

35. Can government provide detailed apron drawings, details for lead line markings, parking blocks, and any other makings that are to be painted?

A: No parking blocks are included. Refer to revised drawing C-104.

36. Enhanced hold and ILS markings had several areas where paint is crackling off. Will the requirement for removal be loose and flaky or complete removal?

A: Loose and flaky; see drawing C-401 General Note 1.

37. Is night and weekend work allowed? 24/7?

A: Refer to SOW 3.8 Hours of Operation.

38. Statement of work 3.2.5 section F says Secondary markings (taxiways, shoulder markings) must not consist of reflectorized paint. Please clarify what is meant by secondary markings?

A: Secondary markings are taxiways & shoulder markings.

39. Can the base bid and bid option be worked concurrently?

A: No; the option CLIN will be exercised upon completion of the base bid via Notice to Proceed. Refer to SOW 3.3 Performance Time.

40. Will escorts be required on the entire airfield or only in the restricted areas?

A: Escorts are required for work throughout the ramps, runway, and restricted areas.

41. Specifications state that glass beads should be applied at 8 pounds per gallon, sheet C- 501 note 3 says 11-12 pounds per gallon which is correct?

A: 8 pounds per gallon is the requirement. See revised drawing C-501 Note 3.

42. The specifications document includes UFC 3-260-04, the details on the contract drawings differ from the UFC which takes precedence?

A: The current runway is not up to UFC code and is operating under waivers. See added Spec ETL 04-2 Chg 2 for current airfield guidance.

43. Is any commissioning required on this project?

A: No commissioning is required.

44. Is a full-time on-site quality control manager required for this project?

A: See Technical Factor 8 “Identify key personnel and subcontractors” in Section L and M of the solicitation.

45. Can the Superintendent also be the quality control manager?

A: No. This person may also serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer if qualified.

46. Is a full-time on-site Safety and Health Officer required for this project?

A: Yes. This person may also serve as the Quality Control Manager if qualified.

47. Can the Superintendent also be the site safety and Health Officer?

A: Yes

48. Can the Superintendent be Triple hatted as the SSHO and QC Manager?

49. Has the funding request been approved and full funding for this project available?

A: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

50. Will any of this work have to be performed after hours or weekends?

A: No. Refer to SOW 3.8 Hours of Operation.

51. Will this project be done in phases?

A: No; the base bid will be completed before the option is exercised.

52. Will each phase have to be fully completed before moving to the next or can some phases be completed simultaneously?

A: The base bid must be completed before the option is exercised.

53. How many areas will we be given at a time?

A: The area(s) needed to complete the base bid will be given at one time; then the areas needed to complete the option will be given.

54. If the runways will not be closed down, can you provide an estimated average timeframe of how long the contractor will be able to work before having to stop for a takeoff or landing? (i.e. every 30 minutes, every 3 hours?)

A: Airfield Management will provide at least 30 minutes notice prior to takeoff/landing.

Flying schedule normally low on Mondays and Fridays. Tuesday – Thursday flying starts at 1000.

55. Is there a basis of design or preferred manufacturer for the striping paint?

A: No. Refer to Paint Specifications Section 09 91 00

56. Please provide the name of the contractor who originally performed the striping?

A: Unavailable

57. What contractor does Keesler currently get their signage from?

A: Unknown

58. Will the contractor be responsible for any permits?

59. Will the contractor be required to move any of the existing equipment or barricades to perform our work?

A: No. If contractor identifies equipment or barricades that interfere with project performance, coordinate with Construction Manager and Airfield Management for movement.

60. If the contractor is responsible for moving the existing equipment or barricades, will storage be available from Keesler for the contractor to store it?

A: Contractor is not responsible for movement.

61. Is there any photos available showing the rubber build up in some areas?

62. On page 8 of the specifications, starts United Facilities Criteria 3-260-01 – Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design. Please clarify which sections of this UFC we are to follow for this project specifically?

A: See added Spec ETL 04-2 Chg 2 for guidance on the current airfield markings.

63. What are the requirements for contractor personnel to be allowed on base?

A: See the 81SFS Access Process MFR for Contractors attached in Sam.gov.

64. What discoveries in a background check will disqualify someone from being allowed on base?

A: See the 81SFS Access Process MFR for Contractors attached in Sam.gov.

65. What type of barriers does the contractor need to use for closing off our work areas?

A: The Barrier Plan has been removed from the technical factors.

66. Please clarify is retroreflective glass beads need to be Type I or Type III?

A: Type I or Type III are both acceptable

67. Where is the Oil and Grease separator located? Please provide an overview map showing the distance from runway to the Oil and Grease separator?

A: Refer to drawing C-102, Civil Keynote 1.

68. The contractor does not have to mail the bid bond correct?

A: Correct; please include with your proposal package

69. Will a completed representation and certification be required in the proposal?

A: Offerors must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov prior to the proposal due date.

70. Will a signed Limitations of Subcontracting be required in the proposal?

A: IAW with clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, by submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees to perform in compliance with the Limitations on Subcontracting.

71. Can the bid date for the project be extended to provide more time for contractors?

A: Yes, the proposal due date is extended to 23 July 2025.

72. Can a second round of RFIs be submitted once the initial RFI answers are provided as usually these answers call for more clarifications in most cases?

A: Additional questions may be submitted. Depending on relevancy and timeline restraints, the Government may or may not be able to provide additional responses.

73. Sheet C-104 Civil Keynote 2. States basic patching and filling required and to assume 10%. Can a detail/ spec be provided with the approved method for the patching and filling.

A: See revised drawing C-104 for a section view detail.