Attachment 6 - Site Visit QA_20260514.docx

Questions & Answers – FA309926Q0007, POL Fence Refueling Parking Area

Q1. Where posts are currently set in concrete or asphalt areas with footings surrounded by pavement products, is cutting the old posts at ground level and filling with concrete acceptable, or will footings need to be pulled? Note: If cut and capped, the new posts would be set right next to the old footings.

A1. Yes, cutting the old posts at ground level and filling with concrete is acceptable.

Q2. Are the gates intended to be steel or aluminum?

A2. Galvanized Steel

Q3. Are V-track type slide gates acceptable? Note: Typical cantilever gates typically can’t achieve the 2” AGL requirement.

A3. Answer TBD.

Q4. What voltage is currently available at the gate operator locations?

A4. 120 V

Q5. Will the contractor be responsible for installation of any access controls, beyond re-connection of existing access controls?

A5. No additional access controls, beyond re-connection of existing controls.

Q6. Please provide grounding requirements for the fence.

A6. Grounding requirements shall comply with applicable National Electric Code (NEC) and UFCs.

Q7. Does the government have as-built drawings or records of previously completed fencing work?

A7. Please see Attachment A – As Builts. The available as-built drawings do not relieve the Contractor from performing site investigations.

Q8. Is there an existing site plan available for this project?

A8. Please see attachment B - Pre-site Conditions.

Q9. Are sliding gates permitted to be constructed of steel instead of aluminum?

A9. Yes, Galvanized Steel.

Q10. Per the SOW, the contractor must ensure adequate lighting in the fuel parking area. Should additional lighting be installed, and if so, what are the required illumination levels or standards?

A10. No additional lighting. All areas of the refueling area must be illuminated at all times. In the case the lights are disconnected, temporary lighting must be provided. Standards follow UFC 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems.

Q11. What is the existing electrical voltage supplied to the current gate operators? Single phase or 3 phase power ? Where are the panels located to isolate gate motors ?

A11. Single phase. Panel is located next to the generator. See Attachment 7 - Power Gate B8.

Q12. Are there known underground utilities or fuel lines within the proposed fence area? Will the contractor be responsible for utility locating and identification?

A12. Please see Attachment 8 - B8_B9_Utility_20260513 and Attachment 9 - B8_B9_Utility_FuelLines20260513. The available underground utilities do not relieve the Contractor from performing site investigations and locating and identifying underground utilities.

Q13. For fence grounding requirements, will mechanically fastened connections be acceptable in lieu of welded connections?

A13. Mechanically fastened connections are acceptable.

Q14. The plans indicate approximately 460 LF of rigid electrical conduit. Based on the site visit, is the intent to temporarily suspend, remove, and reinstall this conduit onto the new fence? Current voltage going to the light standards ?

A14. Yes, the intent is to temporarily suspend, remove and reinstall on the new fence.

120 V.

Q15. Can existing fence posts be cut approximately 3 inches below grade, capped with similar material, and left in place, with new posts installed adjacent to them to minimize site disturbance?

A15. Yes, this is acceptable.

Q16. Will the use of temporary orange construction fencing be permitted during construction?

A16. Yes, temporary orange construction fencing is permitted, as applicable. Usage and construction fencing maintenance shall follow guidelines in attachments 5.2 Laughlin Air Force Base Division 01 General Specifications for Construction Projects, 5.3 LAFB Environmental Quality Construction Specifications and 5.4 Laughlin AFB Installation Facilities Standards.

Q17. Will concrete testing be required as part of this project?

A17. Answer TBD. Estimated EOD 15 May.

Q18. For the covered patio sidewalk (4 ft or 5 ft wide), if drainage improvements are needed, will corrugated galvanized culvert pipe be acceptable?

A18. Yes, corrugated galvanized culvert pipe is acceptable.

Q19. Can the project superintendent also serve as the Quality Control (QC) Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to reduce project costs?

A19. Dual hat for project superintendent and Quality Control (QC) Manager is acceptable. Due to the proximity of the project to the airfield, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall be separate.

Q20. Is UFC 4-022-03 Security Fences and Gates, dated 1 OCT 2013, the most current. And is the AF pulling the UFC's from the WBDG site.

A20. Yes, UFC 4-022-03 Security Fences and Gates, dated 1 OCT 2013, is the most current. The most recent UFC at time of award shall be used. Yes, UFCs are pulled from www.wbdg.org.

Q21. According the the SOW, Section 2.6.8 -The Contractor shall provide temporary fencing during phasing to ensure all security requirements are met at all times for open/incomplete portion, if any, of the fence of the project during construction until the new fence has been completed.

Is a temporary fence sufficiency and allowable to allow for concrete to set up and for larger sections to be demolished at one time, and will it be acceptable as maintaining the security of the fuel refueling area. or is the desired to demolish and assemble same day and

A21. Temporary fencing is acceptable under the conditions it meets UFCs 4-022-03, UFC 4-020-01 and DAFI 31-101 security requirements and enforcement at all times.

Q22. Does the Air Force want proper hose and tool storage hooks or does it want to continue using vehicle wheels?

A22. Proper hose and tool storage hooks. Vehicle wheels shall be turned over to fuels management.

Q23. Is the slump test required for each batch of concrete?

A23. Answer TBD. Estimated EOD 15 May.

Q24. Will the base allow us to place a trash bin to help ensure cleanliness or is daily haul-off required?

A24. Yes, a trash bin may be used. The Contractor will submit a laydown yard request, Construction Plan and FOD plan for approval.

Q25. Is the price break out lump sum or do you want itemized? There was not a specific pricing sheet, however the CLIN listed lump sum. And I did see that if we do utilized e4Click, that would be preferred.

A25. Please submit itemized proposal. See Attachment 3 – Sections L and M, L-1 Tab 3 for instructions.

Q26. Fence Height - Attachment 1 – Statement of Work – “Chain link mesh shall be a minimum of eight feet tall, nine gauge, and two-inch by two-inch diamond pattern with twisted ends.” UFC 4-022-03 requires chain-link fences to be “at least 7 feet high, often with 1 foot of barbed wire on top (8 feet total)”. Should bidders propose to the UFC requirement (7’ Fence w/ 1’ outrigger for 8’ total) or the SOW requirement (8’ fence + outrigger)?

A26. SOW requirement applies.

Q27. Can you clarify the intent of the bollards adjacent to Bldg 33? Is this high-speed avenue of approach mitigation? Intent will guide proposal approach.

A27. Answer TBD. Estimated EOD 15 May.

Q28. Are the bollards “Structural/Safety Bollards” subject to UFC 3-201-01, 3-201-02) or Security/Anti-Ram Bollards (UFC 4-022-01, 4-022-02)? There’s a substantial construction and performance difference between the two.

A28. Answer TBD. Estimated EOD 15 May.