Attachment 8 - Question and Answers.pdf

Questions Answers

Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

No

2. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Yes, but this will require a contract modification and will need to be approved by contracting.

3. Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.

Provided in Amendment 0001

4. Is there a bulk water fill i.e. a hydrant or water source we can pump from for grading operations in close proximity?

I will have to ask the fire department if contractors can fill from them. There is also a filling station for the groundskeepers that we can possibly use.

5. Does this project require phasing? If so, please elaborate on preferred phasing.

No

6. Is it possible to barricade the construction zones for the duration of the project?

Yes

7 1. Are low profile lit barricades required? Yes

8 2. Is this project tax exempt?

FAR 29.401-3 is N/A and pursuant to Alabama Department of Revenue, Sales, Use and Business Tax Division, Sales and Use Tax Rules 810-6-45 and 810-6-3-.72.02, purchases by the Federal Government are exempt from paying Alabama sales tax.

3. When do you anticipate on site work starting?

Spring 2026

10 4. Are third party inspections required?

This will be inspected by the contractors own quality assurance people as well as the techincal monitor from Maxwell.

11 5. Is permitting required?

A dig permit will be required though the CE department at Maxwell and will need to be renewed every 20 days while sink hole work is being completed.

6. Is any landscaping restoration required for this project? For example; topsoil, seeding, and fertilizer.

Seeding and or sod required

7. Please provide staking data points for the project.

Not available

14 8. Are red, yellow, and blue tops required? No

9. Please provide scalable drawings and asbuilts.

Refer to plans

10. Please provide square footages and depths for pavement repairs.

Assume 3'x3'x1' max repairs

11. Please provide square footages and depths for sinkhole repairs.

Square footages provided. Depths vary.

12. Please confirm if the hatched area in the drawing set labeled as NIC is an area to be priced.

No, the west ramp is not included

13. Provide details for all striping (ie color, thickness, lettering) specific to this project.

Refer to Specs

14. Are there any design requirements for this project?

Refer to Specs

15. What is the existing depth of the concrete?

Concrete is currently 15" in depth

22 16. Is surveying required? Surveying is not required 23 17. Is a SWPPP required? No

Please clarify the project duration for the Airfield Improvements project. Section 11 of the Solicitation states 10 days, Section F of the Solicitation states a period from December 24th to January 6th (14 days), and Section 3.01 of the Specifications states 120 calendar days.

120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed

1. What are the sizes for the pipes at the sink hole locations and do you have the depth?

will provide at site visit 2

2. Please confirm the coordinates for Rank 14 North Latitude 32.37304, West Longitude 86.64306.

Typo it should be 86.36306

3. Are we to include removing and replacing piping at the sink hole locations if we find that they are damaged? If so, how much pipe needs to be replaced?

We will be patching existing piping, not replacing .

4. See the attached photo of the area where water has been standing on the road. There were discussions about installing a ditch or trench along the side of the road to contain the water. The area is surrounded by roadway and goes uphill from the road. How deep can we make this ditch? There is an inlet on the other side of the fence at the top of the area. Could we install a trench at the road and pipe it back to the drain on the other side of the fence?

Per the contract change. The grading of this area is not a part of the contract any more.

5. Have the inlet boxes been checked to see if any of them are damaged?

No

Sheet C-1 Pressure Washing area needs to be more defined. For instance, is the area to include only the inside of the edge lines, or the entire pavements to include outside the edgelines?

Entire pavements outside of edgelines

Sheet C-1, Please confirm that pressure washing implies cleaning, and not obliterating existing markings. Please also confirm that we are not obliterating any existing markings.

Pressure washing is just cleaning.

Will contractors be able to utilize fire hydrants for water consumption during pressure washing?

Yes

Where are contractors expected to dump waste water? Is there an on base industrial drain we can utilize? Will waste water need to be tested prior to draining.

Per environmental, stormwater is acceptable as long as no chemicals are being used.

Will barricades need to be provided around the perimeter of the pressure washing areas during this work?

Yes

6. Is this pressure washing work anticipated to be performed at night or during the day?

contractors discression however work after hours as specified in the specs will require coordination.

Sheet C-3 Markings Replacement, can a scope be provided to define the marking types to be replaced?

Details in specs

Sheet C-3 Markings Replacement, please confirm this is a “restripe only” replacement, and not a new layout. Assumption is that we are to clean the markings during pressure wash, then “restripe” existing markings.

The striping will be placed like-for-like and will use the existing flight paths.

Sheet C-3 Markings Replacement, please confirm the intent is not to fix markings that are not UFC compliant, and that we are “restriping” existing markings.

Restriping existing markings

Sheet C-3 Markings Replacement, are all the edge lines being restriped? Comments were made at the site visit that certain edge lines in the large area are not to be restriped.

The edge lines for the west ramp are not to be replaced. Edge lines on north east ramp need to be replaced.

Sheet C-3 Markings Replacement, please notate any thermoplastic markings.

Comments made at the site visit included (9) locations of thermoplastic markings at the “Hold Positions”. These markings have not been specified on the contract documents, and are not within the pressure washing areas.

No, these thermoplastics are not in the pressure washing area. There will be 3 on taxiway alpha (entering runway, entering and exiting LZ) 3 on bravo (entering runway, entering and exiting LZ) and one each on charlie, delta, and echo (entering runway)

Sheet C-3 Markings Replacements, it was noticed that there are several “surface painted signs” on the taxiway/apron, but letters/numbers were not legible. Are these markings to be restriped within the pressure washing area?

Yes

Sheet C-3 Markings Replacements, this sheet has locations marked in yellow, blue, and red, but are outside the pressure washing area.

Please clarify if there are marking replacements outside the pressure washing area that need to be restriped.

Yes, these are re-marking areas outside of the pressure washing.

Sheet C-3 Markings Replacements, are there any helipads that need to be obliterated or restriped?

West ramp removed from requirement.

Will barricades need to be provided around the perimeter of the markings replacement areas during this work?

Yes

Sheet C-4, it was indicated that this sheet was not provided, please provide.

We can provide an updated set of plans

Sheet C-5/D-1, it was indicated onsite that the intent of the sinkhole repairs was to repair the existing damaged pipes. Sheet D-1 indicates a backfill and compaction e?ort only, and there are no provisions for pipe repair.

Are contractors required to fix the damaged pipes prior to backfill?

Yes, the intent is to dig down, fix the issue and backfill.

If pipe repairs are required, contractors are going to need more information to include pipe sizes, pipe materials, invert elevations, and repair details.

Pipes to be patched.

Sheet D-1, Sinkhole repair table indicates to utilize Type 1 repair, but if pipe are damaged, is the intent to utilize Type 2 repair detail? The Sinkhole locations do not indicate any Type 2 repairs.

Majority will be type 1 repairs

Sheet D-1, PCC Pavement Repair Locations, only show locations and brief description.

No repair details or specifications have been provided. Contractors will need to be provided concrete thickness, dowel spacings/sizes, subgrade compaction requirements, concrete material specification (650 Flex?), joint sealant specification, etc.

Repair in kind

Sheet D-1, PCC Pavement Repair Locations, is the intent to perform a full depth repair of these locations to include concrete, aggregate base, and subgrade, or just a concrete replacement?

These will be just a concrete replacement

Sheet D-1, PCC Pavement Repair Locations Table does not provide any sizes of the repair. Contractors were not able to access any repair areas for investigation. Can these anticipated sizes be provided? What is the extent of size are these patches, 3x3, 4x4 or full panel replacements?

3x3 will be the largest place that will need to be cut out and replaced. All are under this dimension.

Will barricades need to be provided around the perimeter of the PCC repair location areas during this work?

Yes

During the site visit, it was discussed the scope included “edge grading” at Taxiway A, this scope does not appear in the solicitation documents. Please advise on details if this is a requirement.

Edge grading is not a part of this project.

The solicitation does not require any Bid Bonds, or Payment/Performance Bond requirements- Please confirm bonds of any kind are not required.

Refer to block 12.a of solicitaiton Amendment.

Given the amount of ambiguity of scope and clarifications, we would request additional time to clarify scopes prior to submitting a bid.

Given

1. Please provide drawings that are to scale and identify the complete scope of work. These drawings should indicate additional work that was discussed including the location of the red fire lines to be removed and the locations of the grounding points that need new paint markings.

Refer to drawings as printed

2. Please provide geotechnical information and boring logs, if available, so we are able to determine how to repair the sinkholes.

Not available

3. It is apparent that many of the sinkholes are caused by broken storm piping, and it was discussed that some of the pipes will need to be replaced or repaired. It is necessary to know the size of the pipe, the type of existing pipe material, the pipe depth, and the pipe locations to accurately estimate this work. Typically, a drainage plan and drainage profile are provided for this work.

Assume 54" pipe diameter. Pipes are to be patched

4. Please indicate where thermoplastic striping is to be used. The UFC Airfield and Heliport Marking guide section 3-1.2.1 provides specifications for permanent painted markings. Section 3-1.3 provides a specification for alternate marking materials including thermoplastics but states that this material is not to be used on runways and or helipads.

All hold lines will be thermoplastic

5. Please provide pavement details for the repair of the sinkhole located in the asphalt.

No on scope

1. Can the govt provide verification of pipe sizes and material (RCP, PVC, Cast iron, etc.) for all boxes.

54" RCP

2. Can the govt provide any current as-builts, invert elevations, pictures or drawings of each storm water drain box?

Not available

Can the govt provide elevations of all boxes along with inverts?

Not available

4. Will the government require filming of the lines in between the drain boxes for any verification purposes before or after work is completed?

No

5. Can the govt clarify what material is required for the sealing around the inverts?

Pipe method will be clarified in submittal process with a successful contractor

6. Will the contractor be responsible for replacing asphalt in any location or where the sink hole was present under the asphalt on the north apron?

Not on new scope

7. Will the contractor be responsible for replacing any broken grating/grates?

No

8. If an existing pipe is found to be failed outside of the box will the contractor be responsible for repair and what specs for the pipe are required?

No

9. Is the contractor responsible for any compaction testing and if so, where?

Proof Roll Only

10. Will the govt allow seed and mulch for any disturbed areas?

Contractor will require seeding or mulch

11. Will the govt require any special airfield/runway vehicular requirements within the work area?

Anyone driving on airfield will have to have airfield driving license.

12. What requirements must be followed to allow equipment within the work area?

base air field waver handles this requirement

13. Are there any special waivers or equipment not allowed on the runway area for repairs?

no

14. Can the govt provide thickness of concrete runway where “pavement repairs” are stated on Sheet C-7?

Assume 12"

15. Can the govt provide Sheet C-4 of the contract drawings.

Not on new scope

16. Please provide specifications of what material should be used for runway joint repairs if needed due to possible pressure washing damage.

Successful Contractor to submit in submittal process.

17. Can the govt provide details of what the working hours/days will be and is this considered a active runway?

Working hours and days is in specs. Assume active runway.

18. Can the govt provide better details and locations as to where the edge grading is required and can any more specific details be provided to treat any ponding water on the edges of the runway where edging is required?

Not on new scope of this requirement.

1. Please confirm the pressure washing area is confined to all areas inside the double yellow lines only, for area noted on drawings. This does not include apron areas adjacent to Opps, CFR, or any other area outside defined.

Pressure Washing just on NE ramp

2. Where, if any, are water sources for pressure washing operations. Can they be added to the drawings for project planning?

Fire Hydrants on base.

3. If water connections are available, what type are they? Hose bib, fire connection, overhead fill station?

Fire connections

4. There are multiple areas for thermoplastic markings on the airfield but they are not marked on the drawings, can this be updated?

Thermoplastic hold lines (3 on alpha, 3 on bravo, 1 each on charlie, delta, and echo)

5. What standard is used for Airforce flight line markings? Do they follow FAA circulars?

See specs

6. What thickness does the thermoplastic need to be applied at?

See specs

7. There are custom stencils on the airfield, will these be provided to contractor? If not, please specify specs to purchase.

No

8. There are no markings at tie downs, should there be?

No

9. there are no markings at static discharge points, should there be?

No

10. is there an area available for contractor to stage equipment/waste storage?

Yes, will be determined by community planner

11. If no chemical is used can filtered reclaimed water be disposed of at storm drains as is industry standard?

Yes

12. What are base requirements for access and driving on the flightline?

All driving on air field will require a airfield driving license

The solicitation states a performance period of 10 days but "Attachment 2" states 120 days. Can you clarify this?

Typo, 120 days after NTP.

1. Does the Government require that the wash water generated during cleaning be continuously recovered during cleaning ?

No

2. The drawing provided is not to scale. Will the Government provide an estimated quantity for the purpose of bidding

No

3. The Sope of work only allows for cleaning.

During the Site Visit, there were areas identified by Airfield Management that required removal such as the Red Security Line and Signs. Also mentioned was Helipad H-3. Is paint removal to be added to the Scope of Work. If so, will the Government provide an estimate of the quantities and the locations.

West ramp has been removed from scope

1. Please confirm the number of aircraft tie downs on both aprons that are being painted. Will the Government be providing the stencil for tie down painting?

Only existing markings will be repainted

2. Please confirm that the fire lane marking is being removed only and not being replaced.

West ramp has been removed from scope

3. Please confirm that the apron striping is FAA Type III Retroreflective Paint with no beading.

Refer to specs

Project is classified as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it indicated as such on page 1, Block 2 of the SF1442; however, Block 13 is also checked requesting “Sealed Offers” be submitted by 1pm Central on December 10, 2025. Furthermore, there are no instructions to offers, evaluation criteria and the only FAR 15 clause noted is for 15.215-6, Place of Performance on page 20 of the RFP.

Refer to solicitation amendment 0001.

Page 1 of the SF1442 notes the Period of Performance will be 10 calendar days, as well as page 7 Line Item 0001, however on page 2, paragraph 3.01 of the Specifications, it states the “Contractor shall have 120 calendar days to complete the work.” Can you please clarify the Period of Performance (PoP)?

Typo, 120 days after NTP

Page 1, Block 13b notes an offer guarantee is not required, but considering the option of having a 120 day performance period and all the tasks required by the specifications, it is seems reasonable the overall cost of the project will exceed $35k which means, at a minimum, 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections for performance and payment should have been included in the RFP which in turn means a Bid Bond (Offer Guarantee) is also required.

Refer to block 12.a of solicitaiton Amendment.

Can you please provide a Magnitude for the project?

Refer to solicitation amendment 0001 for magnitude.

It’s noted clause 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions is listed in the RFP, however, is there any chance FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction) could be added? I realize it falls under the Termination part of the FAR, but it also allows PoP extensions for unforeseeable causes therefore offering the Contractor the right to proceed without termination or charged with damages (LDs at $834.00 per day).

FAR 52.249-10 is N/A for this requirement.

The original site visit was set for December 3 at 1pm, but was apparently changed (amended) on December 1, but the amendment was only a note on the SAM posting and not an SF30 - or at least not posted - and the language states the "time for the site visit is not 1100am CST 03 December 2025". Alliant and Unity Construction arrived and were turned away. Question: since there are so many ambiguities, errors, and omissions (no EAL procesures posted) within the RFP, is it possible to hold another site visit for those who are outside of the local area?

Refer to solicitation amendment 0001.

One big question, because there is a lot of questions about different material specifications, it’s hard to get a final number quoted without all the questions answered. Is there any way to push the submission date back from the 10th of December to possible the following week?

Any little bit would help and be greatly appreciated.

Refer to solicitation amendment 0001.

1) Are there any classes or certifications that employees will need to work on the airfield?

Will need airfield driving license to drive on airfield

2) How will our crews be able to communicate with the control tower when needing to cross or work near the runway or taxi way during working hours? Is there another gate on the back side of the airfield so we don’t have to cross the runway?

Airfield will provide radio to contractor

3) Water source? Is there a water source on base that we will have access to or could we use any of the Fire Hydrants located on the airfield?

Hydrants

4) Regarding the repair of all the sink holes, are there any permits that will need to be pulled? If so, will you guys be pulling them and any other permits needed to complete all work?

No permits required

5) Is there a location on the airfield that could be used as a laydown yard to store all equipment, supplies and materials? If so, could you please identify the area that could be used.

Laydown area will be provided

6) When repairing all the sinkholes, is the intent to just fill the hole and bring it to grade, or are you wanting to dig down to the drainpipe and fix whatever problem that is causing the sink hole?

Dig down, Patch pipe and bring to grade

7) When excavating the sink holes, is the expectation to not only fix the drainpipe if it’s broken but also to raise the drain box to grade?

No

8) When packing the sink holes are we able to use the existing soil that we excavated and add fill to it to bring it to grade, or are you wanting all new soil to fill that hole?

Yes

9) If fixing any cracked or broken underground drainpipe is a task within the sinkhole repair, what type of drainpipe is currently installed and what pipe will be preferred to replace it if needed (diameter and material)?

54" RCP

10) When we have fixed the sinkholes and the fill material is at grade, is placing sod or seed expected? Or are we able to leave raw dirt there for the current grass to grow on.

Yes, sod and seed is expected

11) When pressure washing both aprons, is the intent to remove all previous paint markings as well as cleaning the concrete?

yes

12) Regarding the repainting of the lines on the aprons that will be pressure washed, what are the specifications or requirements for the new paint that will be used?

See specs

13) There is a sink hole that will require some asphalt repairs once it’s fixed, what is an acceptable asphalt mix to use on that repair.

Removed from scope

14) Pertaining to the PCC Pavement Repairs, what are the requirements or specifications for the new concrete that will be used for repair?

See specs

15) There are only 9 areas that will require the Thermoplastic Markings replaced, correct?

Yes

16) What are the requirements or specifications for the Thermoplastic (thickness)?

See specs

17) Are you wanting the old Thermoplastic Markings completely removed before installing the new ones, or are you wanting us to place the new markings on top of the old?

Removing old thermoplastic markings

18) I understand that if we damage any caulked seams while pressure washing the company will be responsible for fixing them, but what is the preferred method of identifying joints in which the caulking is already damaged before pressure washing?

Photographic evidence

19) What are the expectations for edge cutting on Alfa? If there is a lot of soil that needs to be removed, do you have a place on base to dump or is it expected to be hauled off base?

Not on contract

20) For any excess soil (Dirt or Fill material) that is left over from the project, are we required to remove it, or could we leave it to be used by the airfield when they need it?

Leave on airfield

1. Can you confirm that the yellow circles on sheet C-3 are the 9 places where we are replacing the Thermoplastic Markings?

These are not thermoplastic locations. These are places where painting will need to be refreshed.

2. Can you tell us if there are water sources close to the pressure wash areas? If so, are we allowed to use them?

Hydrants

3. Is this bid to be hand delivered or can I emailed to you?

emailed

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