Questions_and_Answers_-_25Aug15.pdf

FA4418-15-R-0023

REPAIR/REPLACE WEAPONS STATION HOUSING SEWER MAINS

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

25 AUGUST 2015

Q1. The amount of time to complete this project is sufficient with the exception of how long the submittal approval process and getting security ID passes for the employees that will work on the project. If you could delay the NTP 30 days to allow completion of these items, or add 30 days to the total project would be preferred.

A1. USG RESPONSE: The project is to be completed no later than 195 calendar days after the notice to proceed (FAR 52.211-10, pg 19 of the solicitation). The government has alotted up to 45 days after the contract is awarded to issue the NTP which should be enough time to obtain security ID passes.

Q2. Additional Bid Item if needed. #57 stone bedding for unstable soil per Ton.

A2. USG RESPONSE: Estimated Qty Line item will be added

Q3. Additional Bid Item if needed. Select fill for unsuitable soil backfill per CY.

A3. USG RESPONSE: Estimate Qty Line item already exist

Q4. Additional Bid Item if needed. Silt Fence & inlet protection per LF & Ea.

A4. USG RESPONSE: The cost of Silt Fence & inlet protection (can be moved from site to site) is considered incidental and therefore should be included in the line item cost.

Q5. Additional Bid Item if needed. Soil Density Test per Ea.

A5. USG RESPONSE: Soil Density Test may not be required at each repair locations;

Estimated Qty line item will be added.

Q6. Division 22 for CIPP pipe lining materials para. #2.2.2 states to provide epoxy resin and that Polyester or vinyl ester resins are not allowed. Epoxy resin is normally required for lining a potable water line and not required for sewer. We request that Polyester or vinyl ester resins be allowed for CIPP lining products for sanitary sewer lines, as that is an industry standard and more cost effective for this project.

A6. USG RESPONSE: Use of Polyester or vinyl ester resins is acceptable (See addendum #1).

This addendum will be included as an amendment to the solicitation.