K9 Questions and Answers.pdf

Questions and Answers

1. Will electronic bid bonds be acceptable for this project?

a. Yes, as long the contractor can provide a verified receipt.

2. Does Buy American act apply to this project?

a. Yes. The Buy American Act applies to this project.

3. If Buy American Act applies to this project, are contractors allowed to use material provided by countries into the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

a. Per FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Construction Materials “This clause implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item, except that for construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the construction materials, excluding COTS fasteners. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract". There are exceptions, but it will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

4. How will the dog’s training schedule impact the schedule and daily time of contractor?

a. The Kennel Master can commence training at a different location and time during construction if necessary.

5. What days of the week will contractor be permitted to have access to the work area?

a. During regular working days. Monday through Friday.

6. What hours of the day will contractor be permitted to have access to the work area?

a. During regular operating hours. Between 0730 – 1630.

7. There is an existing fence surrounding the training area. Will contractor be allowed to bring equipment in and leave this equipment fulltime inside fenced area, or contractor will have to remove and replace a piece of fence every day for taking equipment in and out daily?

a. Equipment can be stored within the fenced area during construction.

8. Scope of work reads as follows “The overhead protection structure shall be free standing with new concrete column footings placed along the edges in the existing turf yard”. Does that mean that design of the structure cannot include interior columns?

a. No interior columns will be part of the structure as these would interfere with the K9 Training Area.

9. Please provide preliminary idea of electrical scope of work (if needed, how many and what kind of lights, lamps, ceiling fans, electrical boxes, and other electrical accessories).

a. No electrical work will be done on this project.

10. Please provide preliminary idea of underground electrical scope of work (conduits).

a. No underground electrical work will be done on this project.

11. Is there a plan holders list available for the "Install Overhead Protection for K9 Training Area

- Laughlin Air Force Base" project?

a. No, there is no plan holders list available.

12. As noted on the site map, the training area is 19,107 sq ft. The SOW calls for a 100’ x 120’ covered area. Could the government provide clarification on what portion of the training area is to be covered?

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a. See attached pdf for location of the covered area.

13. Currently, per the SOW, there is no call for lighting, fans, or fire protection. Please confirm that these and any other items not mentioned in the SOW are not to be provided.

a. These items are not needed for this project.

14. Overhead protection structure required to be at least 25-feet between roof and turf, please confirm if this height dimension is the minimum height measured at the eaves (gutter edge).

a. Yes. The height of the lowest point of the structure must be at least 25 feet off the ground.

15. Please confirm the overhead protection structure is to be a PEMB type structure with metal panel roofing

a. A PEMB type structure with metal panel roofing is not required, but this is an option the Contractor can pursue if they wish.

16. Is roof insulation required?

a. Roof insulation is not required for this structure.

17. Please confirm the area of existing K9 obstacle training area to be covered with overhead protection structure

a. See attached pdf for location of the covered area.

18. Is electrical lighting and power required under the overhead protection structure?

a. Electrical work is not included for the overhead protection structure.

19. Are there any closer locations to the project for a laydown yard? Could the government please provide approximate distances to the noted laydown yard areas?

a. Laydown yards must be used at one of these approved locations. Approximate distance from these laydown yards to the site is between 1000-1750 ft depending on which yard is available and used.

20. Will the K-9 training obstacles remain in place during construction?

a. The K-9 training obstacles are fixed in place and cannot be removed. They will need to remain in place during construction.

21. Will an SSHO be required for the project?

a. If referring to a Site Safety and Health Officer, no, they are not required for this project. However, this does not negate the roles of the QA/QC Manager and Site Superintendent.

22. Is there a place in the adjacent building where the contractor could office out of?

a. No, The Contractor will need to use an office trailer if they require this.

23. Will you be adding sign in sheets and questions for pre-bid to SAM?

a. Yes, we will be posting the sign-in sheet but redacting parties that do not wish to share attendance.