Questions and Answers - FA309922R0004 - Repair Deer Fence Clear Zone Area.pdf

Questions and Answers

FA309922R0004

# Contractor Question Government Response

1 Is there a soil test report available.

Closest geotech survey is for overruns, please reference Questions and Answers Attachment 1, Overruns_Oct2014_2014-525 Final Geotech Report. The Government will not be providing a geotechnical report before work begins.

Because of the heat - can we start work at 6am, break for heat and return and work till 9pm

Performance of work outside of typical work hours may be authorized with advanced coordination and approval. If work outside of typical hours occurs, it shall not affect the overall Period of Performance. No additional time will be granted or authorized if work hours are modified.

Does the chain link fence get a top rail and bottom rail or just a bottom rail and top tension wire, or does the fence not require any rails except for which will be necessary for the bracing at ends, corners and pulls?

Reference page 66 through 76 of UFC 4-022-03, the fence shall have a top and bottom rail.

4 Is there a better detail as to how the chain link apron is to be installed? See Questions and Answers Attachment 2, Apron detail.

The general notes on page C-001 do not indicate the necessity for the fence to be cable reinforced, yet the index of sheets on the same page includes the pages that detail the cable reinforcement. Does this fence require that feature?

Cable reinforcement shall be provided at the following locations: 1. fence panel next to gate 2. panels next to corner posts or turns

This is a DoD project, yet no where in the documentation that I have does it call out for “Buy American”. Does all of the material on this project need to meet the “Buy American” criteria?

Please reference FAR 52.225-9, Buy American-Construction Materials, and FAR 52.225-10, Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials, included in the Solicitation.

7 What special clearances will installation crew members be scrutinized on?

Contractors will be vetted through the DCC and their background check will determine whether or not they are authorized to come on base. If they have any adverse information in their background, the DCC will consult their visitor adjudication matrix, which is based on a point system. (Wants and warrants are an automatic denial).

What is the actual bid date and do they have a date for commencement after project award? This is crucial given the conditions that are affecting pricing at this time.

Please reference the Solicitation, Block 13, for the current proposal deadline. The project is currently unfunded, should funding become available a contract will be awarded prior to 1 October 2022.

Does the government have a geotechnical survey of the area where the fence is to be installed? Or will it provide one before work shall begin?

Closest geotech survey is for overruns, please reference Questions and Answers Attachment 1, Overruns_Oct2014_2014-525 Final Geotech Report. The Government will not be providing a geotechnical report before work begins.

What is the government’s preferred starting point of the fence line? Are we to connect to existing perimeter fence?

Start at either North end (near Gate B) or South end (near Gate B). There is a gap between the North and South side of the fence where it begins and ties into the perimeter fence by brace bands only. New fence that attach to fence in the same manner.

What is the government’s preferred method of disposal of the asphaltic material larger than 2” along the fence line?

Contractor is responsible for disposal of materials to an off base location.

12 Any extension of POP due to the nature of the fencing requirement? No extension to POP because the fence secures the airfield.

What is the governments preferred method of securing fabric to the fence post? Hog rings, wire ties? What gauge wire ties?

Reference section 2.1.3.2 Accessories, item e of UFGS 32-31-13.53 for information.

The government has stated that there are Fence post that shall be reused, are these post schedule 40 tubing? If not, are we still to reuse them or are they to be replaced to match new fencing post?

Existing fence posts marked for Contractor to reuse are 2-3/8" O.D. SS posts.

Contractor shall reuse fence posts that were indicated to be reused. Approximately 1430 L.F. (40 posts) spaced at 40'-0" O.C. with metal T-posts at 10'-0" O.C. ( T-posts to be removed).

If NTP #1 is completed before the 60 days allotted, Can the remaining days be added to NTP#2 period of performance?

No, there will be no change to the Period of Performance stated for each Notice to Proceed.

16 What are the government’s preferred selvage requirements?

Contractor can back fill with existing, rocks larger than 2' must be removed, crushed base may be added in the event that backfill material is not enough to meet natural grade.

17 Does the government prefer top and bottom rail or tension wire? Contractor shall provide top and bottom rail for new fence.

In SOW it stated that testing required by accredited company is there a specific company the government preferred? Are there any companies that we should exclude?

No preference as long as company is accredited.

19 Does the government require horizontal bottom rails? Contractor shall provide bottom rail for new fence.

What Selvage edge finish does the Government want for the fence fabric and for the apron?

Contractor can back fill with existing, rocks larger than 2' must be removed, crushed base may be added in the event that backfill material is not enough to meet natural grade.

21 Is this a consecutive 12500 LF or is it broken into various sections? This is a consecutive 12,500 L.F. fence that is only interrupted at existing gates.

Does the government want to re-use existing vehicle/pedestrian gates or design new ones?

Contractor shall reuse existing vehicle/pedestrian gates.

23 Will there be a laydown yard for material and equipment storage, how far from the site?

Laydown yard will be located off of Arkansas street, please see Questions and Answers Attachment 3, laydown yard. Lots are located on dirt road and will assigned at kick-off meeting.

24 Is there any vehicle or machinery marking requirements?

Contractor logo must be provided for all machinery or equipment. Rental company equipment logo will suffice.

Is there any temporary fencing requirements for this project? If there are what are the minimal specifications that must be met?

Reference Section 2.0 Description of Work, 2.4-2.5 of the Solicitation.