JB CHS MACC - Questions and Answers - 09 Nov 22.pdf

JB Charleston Offeror Question and Answer Form

Specification Reference

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Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

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Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Sec. H, Para. Pre-proposal

Conference and Site Visit;

Para.3

Section H, Para. Pre-proposal

Sec. L, Para. L-1.3 Pre-

Proposal Site Visit

Section H, Para. Pre-proposal

Sec. L, Para. L-1-4 Teaming

Arrangements/JV (pg 65)

Section L-1.4

Sec. L, Para. L-2.3, Part I -

Factor 1

Solicitation Section B - JB

CHS MACC - Seed

Sec. L, Para. L-2.3, Part II -

Factor 2

Sub-paragraph a. - Is the Past Performance Project List to be part of the page count?

Submission of questions prior to the conference is encouraged, however, the deadline for all questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be received no later than three days following the Site Visit (21 Oct 2022).

Question

The RFP states: "Offerors will have three (3) business days after the site visit to ask any additional questions, in writing to...." Two issues: 1st - the due date is Nov. 21st, which is nearly five weeks from the 18th. It would seem reasonable to allow questions after the receipt of the JB CHS's answers, since the answer may create another question.

2nd - Many subcontractors don't get engaged until a few weeks before the proposal/pricing is due.

Therefore, please consider extending the due date for questions until Nov. 10th.

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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Please provide what Factor the JV and/or Teaming information should be submitted in. And if it is excluded from the 50 page count.

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Answer

There are two paragraphs numbered "3". This question is for the first #3, which states: "...the deadline for all questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be received no later than three days following the Site Visit." Two issues: 1st - the due date is Nov. 21st, which is nearly five weeks from the 18th. It would seem reasonable to allow questions after the receipt of the JB CHS's answers, since the answer may create another question.

2nd - Many subcontractors don't get engaged until a few weeks before the proposal/pricing is due.

Therefore, please consider extending the due date for questions until Nov. 10th.

FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

Construction Contract (MACC)

Answer

Submission of questions prior to the conference is encouraged, however, the deadline for all questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be received no later than three days following the Site Visit (21 Oct 2022).

The offeror must provide complete information as to the arrangement, including identifying the responsibilities of each entity, and the contractual relationships and authorities of the firms involved - this information is excluded from the 50-page count. The offeror should provide a list of any relevant and recent past/present performance information on previous teaming arrangements or joint ventures with the same teaming or joint venture partner - this information is included in the 50-page count.

Reference Solicitation Section B - JB CHS MACC - Seed Project

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Sub-Paragraph 1.b refers to CLINs in Section B, but we did not see a CLIN for the Seed Project. Please clarify or reference the CLINs to be used on the seed project.

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Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

Construction Contract (MACC)

Section L, Part II - Factor 2

Sub-paragraph c. - The RFP states: "Relevant contracts include performance of multi-discipline efforts that are similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to the effort of individual task orders contemplated to be issued on this contract…" Do you define "scope: as the three types of projects listed in this paragraph? If not, then please provide a general description for "scope". Likewise, for "complexity" give a definition or types of work that would be "complex", since Attachment XW only had numbers of TO and no types contemplated.

The following criteria shall be considered most relevant:

(i) Contracts with a preponderance of work associated with existing facility whole building renovation work involving Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Building Envelope and other systems, and with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M; and

(ii) Contracts with a preponderance of work associated with Water, Wastewater, or Electrical utility infrastructure, and with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M.

(iii) Design Build contracts with a preponderance of work associated with existing facility whole building renovation work and/or utility infrastructure work with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M.

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Sub-paragraph c. I,ii and iii - It is not clear if projects that fall within the $1 to $10M range are equal to a project that might be larger than $10M. We ask that all firms have to submit on projects between the $1 to $10M range, since a larger project may have more scope elements and would give those firms an unfair competitive advantage.

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Yes.

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Sub-paragraph b. - Do the materials included for the "Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts…" count within the page count. If not, then suggest a maximum page count, which will allow all firms the same limits.

Answer

Yes, the past performance project list is part of the page count. The Past Performance Customer Questionnaires are not included in the page limitation.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

Section M-3.2.1

Section M-3.2

Factor 2, pg 67

Relevance of Solicitation

Attachment XV - Past

Performance Survey.

Factor 2, pg 68

Factor 2, pg 68

Relevance paragraph - The second, 3rd and 4th sentences are not part of Attachment+XV-Past Perf survey. Are we to include that requested information as a separate sheet or will you be modifying Attachment +XV?

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This information referenced above "If the offeror performed as part of a teaming arrangement or joint venture, indicate the names of all team members and the work performed by each. If necessary, the offeror may include additional comments to clarify the relevancy of the project." can be included in Section E. - Relevance of Solicitation Attachment XV -

Past Performance Survey. Further, the role of the Prime Contractor, Sub Contractor, JV Partner, Teaming Partner, Predecessor Company, Consultant, Key Personnel is requested in Section A.

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Sub-paragraph (iv) - Will you consider PPQs that were previously submitted on other solicitations in place of

Attachment+XU-PPQ?

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Contractors are strongly encouraged to use the form provided in the solicitation to avoid evaluation delays.

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Paragraph d. on Consent - Does this paragraph imply the prime can use subcontractors experience in Part II-Factor 2? If yes, then will the subcontractor's experience be evaluated equal to the prime's experience?

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(i) Contracts with a preponderance of work associated with existing facility whole building renovation work involving Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Building Envelope and other systems, and with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M; and

(ii) Contracts with a preponderance of work associated with Water, Wastewater, or Electrical utility infrastructure, and with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M.

(iii) Design Build contracts with a preponderance of work associated with existing facility whole building renovation work and/or utility infrastructure work with values equaling or exceeding $1M-

$10M.

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Furnish the following information for each contract referenced:, Under place of performance states: Past Performance submitted for projects occurring outside the SE Region is will be evaluated as Not Relevant. Do you mean that projects outside of the SE Region will not be relevant and not evaluated?

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Yes. Past Performance may only be determined relevant if it occurred within SBA Region IV (SE Region). The SE Region consists of the following eight states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and

Tennessee. Past Performance submissions which occurred outside the SE Region, i.e. non-responsive as to relevancy, shall not be evaluated.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

Section M-3.2.1 (2)

Sec. L, Para. L-2.4, General

Information

Section L, Para L2.3 - Part II-

Sec. M, Para. M-3.2, sub-para. (1)

Sec. M, Para. M-3.2.1, sub-para. (1), (ii)

Section M-3.2.1, (1), (ii)

The third paragraph refers to "RFP Attachment 8 - Past Present Performance Questionnaire (PPPQ))" Did you intend this to be Attachment+XU PPQ? If not, then please clarify and provide the correct PPPQ.

Answer

Correct - RFP Attachment 8 "RFP Attachment 8 - Past Present Performance Questionnaire (PPPQ))" is attached as

"Solicitation Attachment XU - Past Performance Customer Questionnaire".

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The second paragraph states: "...consideration will be given, but not limited to, such things as project scope, magnitude, project complexity, contract type, contract environment, division of company proposing, and subcontractor interaction."

Several items:

1st - Please define "project complexity"? Does this mean if the project has "complex" on the CPARS, then it qualifies for the definition?

2nd - Section L did not request "contract environment, division of company proposing, and subcontractor interaction" -are these to be addressed in Attachment+XU, Part D-Description of Work? Please clarify.

3rd - Please define "contract envrionment"? Do you mean competitive bid, RFP, two step, etc.?

(i) Contracts with a preponderance of work associated with existing facility whole building renovation work involving

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Building Envelope and other systems, and with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M; and

(ii) Contracts with a preponderance of work associated with Water, Wastewater, or Electrical utility infrastructure, and with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M.

(iii) Design Build contracts with a preponderance of work associated with existing facility whole building renovation work and/or utility infrastructure work with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M.

Reference Section M-3.2.1, Paragraph (2) In determining performance confidence assessment ratings IAW Table 5 above, consideration will be given to the entity that performed the work. Past performance of the offeror will have a greater weight than past performance of other business entities or personnel. Demonstration of previous working relationships with the proposed entity will have a greater weight than a new relationship. Teaming partners supported by written agreements will have a greater weight than partners with no written agreement.

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Paragraph d. - As we understand the following are excluded from the 50 page count: Attachments XU and XZ. Please confirm this is correct. If that is the case, then the 50 pages is limited to Para. b Quality and Satisfaction Rating for

Contracts Completed in the Past Five Years - please confirm that is the only materials in the 50 page count.

Answer

This is not correct. Attachment XU - Past Performance Customer Questionnaires are not included in the page limitation.

Attachments XZ - Past Performance Project List and Attachment XV - Past Performance Survey are included in the 50-page count.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

Sec. M, Para. M-3.2.1, sub-para. (1)

Sec. L and Sec. M

48 CFR § 2.101

Section L-1.3

Section L-1.3

This solicitation limits the question period to 3 days after the site visit. Typically on design bids and hard bid projects, questions are allowed until 10 days prior to bid. This is particularly important on design build projects that require design activities in order to prepare the bids. Will the question period be extended to allow better review of the RFP and better development of responses & bids.

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No, questions were due 21 Oct 22, 4:00 p.m. and the Government does not anticipate extensions if this period.

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What percentage of work will be design build?

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Approximately 10% of task orders may be design build.

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Confirm that the plans and specifications for the seed project are complete and that design after award is not required.

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The seed project is a design-bid-build task order. The plans and specifications are complete and provided as Solicitation

Attachments YS through YV.

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Sub-Paragraph on "considered most relevant" - Section L limited the number of projects for each of the three categories listed. Are all three categories equal in the evaluation for most relevant? In other words, if we submit ten projects for (i) renovation, are those projects considered more relevant than the other two categories listed? If not, then are they considered equal?

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A project determined to be most relevant in one category would be rated the same in relevancy as a project found to be most relevant in one of the other two categories.

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We did not see a definition for a "contract". Many solicitations define a "project" as a single task order and not a multiple award contract. Please define and clarify the intent of "contracts" for past performance.

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48 CFR § 2.101, defines "Contract" as a mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish the supplies or services (including construction) and the buyer to pay for them. It includes all types of commitments that obligate the

Government to an expenditure of appropriated funds and that, except as otherwise authorized, are in writing. In addition to bilateral instruments, contracts include (but are not limited to) awards and notices of awards; job orders or task letters issued under basic ordering agreements; letter contracts; orders, such as purchase orders, under which the contract becomes effective by written acceptance or performance; and bilateral contract modifications. Contracts do not include grants and cooperative agreements covered by 31 U.S.C. 6301, et seq. For discussion of various types of contracts, see part 16.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

Section L

Section L, Factor 2

Section L, Factor II, Paragraph c.

The instructions in this section do not indicate if these projects all need to be completed within the last 5 years. Are they all to be complete and if not what percentage complete do they need to be?

Answer

Past Performance is recent if one day of performance occurred within five (5) years of the release of the solicitation.

Confirm that design team qualifications are not required for response to this solicitation.

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Confirmed.

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Confirm that the plans and specifications for the seed project are complete and that design after award is not required.

Answer

The seed project is a design-bid-build task order.

Contractors should use the form provided in the solicitation to avoid evaluation delays. See Solicitation Attachment XU -

Past Performance Customer Questionaire.

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For the MACC, will there be any set aside contractors for specialty work outside of the 5-primary, 2-alternate contractors to be awarded to? Prior MACC’s have typically use this approach if there are projects that consist of 90+ percent work to be performed proprietary or specialty trade specific contractors where the scope requires they be used.

Answer

No.

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Can one project be used and counted under two categories? For example both Design Build and whole building renovation?

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Yes, provided the limits of the categories are not exceeded - Reference Section L, Factor II, Paragraph c. "No more than two (2) of the fifteen contracts executed shall be Design-Build contracts."

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For the MACC, will there be any projects that will allow GC admin to triple hat? i.e. projects with single trade work, with small vicinities as a work area, or scopes of work that are not considered complex.

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It is unlikely that a task order will allow "triple hatting", most Task Orders will require at least one (1) Superintendent and one (1) QC Manager / SSHO.

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Are CPARs acceptable in leiu of Past Performance Questionaires?

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Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

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Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

Solicitation Attachment XX -

TOPR - Seed Project - B63

L-2.3 Part II c iii / M-3.2.1

Section M-3.2.1, (2)

L-2.3 Part II c iii

L-2.3 Part II c iii / M-3.2.1

For the MACC, in the event of a single bidder scenario on a task order, what are the stipulations of this MACC to award the project?

Answer

In the unlikely event of a single proposal received, orders will be placed in accordance FAR 16.505.

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If Key Personnel experience is acceptable, what is the degree of their involvement that must be presented to satisfy the

Government?

Answer

Reference Section M-3.2.1, Paragraph (2) In determining performance confidence assessment ratings IAW Table 5 above, consideration will be given to the entity that performed the work. Past performance of the offeror will have a greater weight than past performance of other business entities or personnel. Demonstration of previous working relationships with the proposed entity will have a greater weight than a new relationship. Teaming partners supported by written agreements will have a greater weight than partners with no written agreement.

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Is there any difference in how a key personnel's experience (if allowed) will be evaluated vs. the actual company's experience?

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Would the government consider dropping the Bid Bond requirement? If the government puts out severl projects together this would tie-up bonding in the full amount of the contractors proposal until the awards are made. This could limit the contractors bonding ability on future work.

Answer

The Source Selection Team, having carefully considered this request, determined that Individual Task Order Proposal

Requests (TOPRs) will specify the Proposal Bond and/or a Performance Bond required for each task order. The most likely scenarios is that individual TOPRs will require 20% proposal bond with 100% payment and performance bonds.

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In regard to a reference project for past performance, does the project need to be performed by the HubZone company?

Will projects be accepted if a relevant key person was involved? Will projects from a subcontractor/teaming partner be accepted?

Answer

Reference Section M-3.2.1, Paragraph (2) In determining performance confidence assessment ratings IAW Table 5 above, consideration will be given to the entity that performed the work. Past performance of the offeror will have a greater weight than past performance of other business entities or personnel. Demonstration of previous working relationships with the proposed entity will have a greater weight than a new relationship. Teaming partners supported by written agreements will have a greater weight than partners with no written agreement.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

M-3.2.1

M-3.2

M-3.2.1, 1-(ii)

Yes. Reference Section M-3.2.1, Paragraph (2) In determining performance confidence assessment ratings IAW Table 5 above, consideration will be given to the entity that performed the work. Past performance of the offeror will have a greater weight than past performance of other business entities or personnel. Demonstration of previous working relationships with the proposed entity will have a greater weight than a new relationship. Teaming partners supported by written agreements will have a greater weight than partners with no written agreement.

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Will a lack of past performance in SBA Region IV be evaluated as a neutral confidence rating? Will a neutral past performance confidence rating be evaluated for award?

Answer

Performance Confidence Assessment Ratings will be assigned in accordance with Table 5 is Section M-3.2.1. Past

Performance may only be determined relevant if it occurred within SBA Region IV (SE Region). The SE Region consists of the following eight states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and

Tennessee. Past Performance submissions older than five (5) years from the solicitation due date; i.e. non- responsive as to recency, and Past Performance submissions which occurred outside the SE Region, i.e. non-responsive as to relevancy, shall not be evaluated. As a result of the relevancy and performance of the work evaluated, offerors will receive an integrated performance confidence assessment rating. The past performance evaluation represents an overall evaluation of contractor performance. Offerors without a record of recent/relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and, as a result, will receive a "Neutral

Confidence" rating for the Past Performance factor. "Substantial Confidence" or "Satisfactory Confidence" past performance ratings will be evaluated more favorably than a neutral confidence rating.

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How will reference projects below the $1m range be evaluated? Will they be considered not relevant or less relevant than the Government's preferred $1-5m range?

A project's magnitude affects the relevancy determination. The following criteria shall be considered most relevant:

(i) Contracts with a preponderance of work associated with existing facility whole building renovation work involving

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Building Envelope and other systems, and with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M; and

(ii) Contracts with a preponderance of work associated with Water, Wastewater, or Electrical utility infrastructure, and with values equaling or exceeding $1M-$10M.

(iii) Design Build contracts with a preponderance of work associated with existing facility whole building renovation work and/or utility infrastructure work with values equaling or exceeding $1M- $10M.

The Government will use Table 4. - Past Performance Relevancy Rating Method when assessing recent contracts.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

L-2.3 Part II / M-3.2

L-2.3 Part II c iii

L-2.3 Part I / M-3.1

Appendix B

NA NA

General questions regarding the solicitation

NA

09 97 13.27 Exterior Coating of Steel Structures

09 97 13.27, Paragraph 3.2

If a contractor can demonstate their presence/experience in the SBA Region IV, would the Government consider allowing a portion of the reference projects be from outside the region? For example, could up to 3 projects be allowed from outside the region?

Answer

Past Performance submissions which occurred outside the SBA Region IV (SE Region - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee) will be considered non-responsive as to relevancy, and shall not be evaluated.

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Does the Government require resumes/letters of intent for the Key Personnel discussed at the site visit?

Answer

No

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Is the intent of this specification to define requirements for interior steel only?

Answer

Specification 09 97 13.27, Paragraph 3.2 indicates the surfaces to be coated.

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Can the Government provide As-Builts Drawings for Building 63 - specifically for the structural steel etc?

Answer

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Are bidders to assume hazardous materials assessment and abatement for the seed project?

Answer

Reference Specifications, Appendix B - Hazardous Materials Survey

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Is this procurement a new requirement or is this contract a follow up to an expiring contract? (If it is a follow-up, what is the contract number of the previous)

This procurement is for a new requirement.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

09 30 10 Ceramic, Quarry, & Glass Tiling

Standard Form 1442

Section C- Description of Work

40 As-Builts will be posted to the solicitation. Please note: All As-Built Information/Data provided has been developed solely for internal use only by Joint Base Charleston, and Joint Base Charleston makes no warranties, representations or guarantees, either expressed or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or correctness of these data, nor accepts or assumes any liability arising from or for any incorrect, incomplete or misleading data provided pursuant to this request.

There are no warranties, and/or representations, either expressed or implied, of merchantability or fitness of these data for a particular purpose or use.

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Can you please provide a specific TCNA installaiotn specificaiton or clarify if installation is thin-set or mud-sey? Is any membrane required on floors or walls (if so provide spec)? Lastly, please provide details of shower floor -curb or curbless, if floor is thin-set, will area be depressed or or entire shower room?

Answer

An amendment will be issued for Addendum 01 to revise Specification Setion 09 30 10. The TCNA for the wall tile in paragraph 3.3 will be revised to W202I. The TCNA F113 will be added for the floor tile in paragraph 3.4. Tile is installed on existing floors and walls.

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If a contractor is fortuante to be selected by the Government for one of the five proposed individual IDIQ contracts can they assume that Task Orders will be awarded to low bidder typically?

Answer

Yes.

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Clarifying for cost purposes, has the Government budgeted for: a. Q5 Third Party Inspections; b. C-7 abrasive blasters, c.

QS-1 certified contractor?

Answer

Propose as shown.

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This specificaiton requires automated monitoring and climate control (dehumidifcaiton/heat equipment) of the environmental condiitons. Verifyng the Govt has budgeted for this cost.

Answer

An amendment will be issued for Addendum 01 to delete Paragraph 3.4.2 from Specification Setion 09 97 13.27 -

Automated Monitoring Requiremetns.

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Can the Government approximate the % of design-build Task Orders under this MACC?

Answer

Approximately 10% of task orders may be design build.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

Section H, under "CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY FULL

TEXT", p.13

Solicitation Attachment XX -

TOPR - Seed Project - B63

MD101 & M101

PartII - Factor 2 - Para c. (iv)

Sheet M-401

23 30 00, Paragraph 3.3 M-002

CD101

What are the pipe sizes for the piping to be replaced in Bid Option 5?

Answer

An amendment will be issued for Addendum 01 to revise Drawing Sheet M-101 and indicate the piping sizes required.

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Will Additional days be added to the total contract duration if Clin's 2-7 are accepted? These additional CLIN's add a great deal of additional work?

Answer

No

This section states that Proposal Bonds will be required for each task order in the amount of 20%. This is a highly unusual requirement, in fact we have not seen this on any other IDIQ/MACC/MATOC under which we have performed work. The expense of the additional bid bonds and the restriction of bonding capacity should be considered. Can this be removed, leaving only the need for a bid bond for the initial proposal? Performance and payment bonds are understood.

Answer

The Source Selection Team, having carefully considered this request, determined that Individual Task Order Proposal

Requests (TOPRs) will specify the Proposal Bond and/or a Performance Bond required for each task order. The most likely scenarios is that individual TOPRs will require 20% proposal bond with 100% payment and performance bonds.

Question

Some of the the utilities between B61 and B63 are listed as both "Demolish" and "Abandon in Place". Place clarifiy if these utilties are to be demolished or abandoned in place.

Answer

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Can CPARS be submitted in lieu of PPQ's?

Answer

Contractors should use the form provided in the solicitation to avoid evaluation delays. See Solicitation Attachment XU -

Past Performance Customer Questionaire.

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Please provide detail for exterior equipment pads.

Answer

Refer to General Note 16 on drawing sheet M-002 and specification section 23 30 00, paragraph 3.3. The equipment pads shall be simple concrete to support small condensing units, sized per the notes on the drawings, and equipment dimensions.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

Question

FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

C-001

GC101

01 50 00, 2.2.2.1

Specification 0150 00 Para.

3.6.3

Specification 0150 00 Para.

3.6.3

Refer to the demolition legend shown on Sheet C-001, which clarifies that portion of utility line to be abandoned and that portion of utility line to be demolished and removed as shown on CD101, propose as Shown.

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Please provide detail for 42" Water Filled Interlocking Jersey Style Barrier.

Answer

An amendment will be issued for Addendum 01 to revise Specification 01 50 00 to add Section 2.2.2.1 - "Water Filled

Jersey Style Barricades." Water filled plastic Jersey style barriers shall be 32" in height, 18" deep at the base, 72" long, capable of 850-900 lbs ballasted weight, and OSHA safety orange in color.

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The specifications mention plastic strips to be used with the temporary fencing. Can green windscreen be used in lieu of plastic strips. The windscreen is more cost effective and stands up to windy conditions better.

Answer

An amendment for Addendum 01 will be issued to revise Specification 01 50 00, Section 3.6.3 to allow for a full length windscreen. Color shall be Brown.

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Are the Water Filled Interlocking Jersey Style Barrier to be placed end to end or can they be spaced out? Please provide spacing limits if so.

Answer

An amendment for Addendum 01 will be issued to revise Specification 01 50 00 to add Section 2.2.2.1 that outlines the water filled jersey barrier requirements to require them to be interlocking.

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The Sheet Keynotes do not match the Sheet Legend and are conflicting. Please clarify where the low profile barricades are to be set and the Jersey Style Barrier are to be set.

Answer

An amendment will be issued for Addendum 01 to revise Sheet GC101's sheet legend.

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The specifications mention 6' tall temporary fencing with screening. Please clariify where this is to used.

Answer

Refer to Sheet GC001, Coordination / Laydown Area section, Note 1 for the laydown area fence requirement.

Question

Standards jersey barricade at 32" in height. Typically, 42" high barricade are used for highway use. Can 32" be used in lieu of 42" high barricades?

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

Question

FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

General

General

CG101 & C-501

Specification 08 60 45 Para.

2.4.2

Specification 08 60 45 Para.

2.4.2

Soliciation

Will a stone construction entrance be required for this project? Please provide desired location.

Answer

An amendment for Addendum 01 will be issued to revised Sheet CG101 to show a temporary construction entrance and

Sheet C-501 with a temporary construction entrance detail.

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Kalwall’s standard panel is 2 3/4” wide, which is currently installed. The spec calls for a 4” panel. We are unsure if there is enough width available in the RO for the 4” panel. Also the 4” panel would be over kill for this area. Please advise.

Answer

An amendment for Addendum 01 will be issued to revise Spec Section 08 60 45, Para 2.4.2 to reflect the use of the 2 3/4" panel to match the existing

An amendment for Addendum 01 will be issued to revise Specification 01 50 00 to add Section 2.2.2.1 - "Water Filled

Jersey Style Barricades" - Water filled plastic Jersey style barriers shall be 32" in height, 18" deep at the base, 72" long, capable of 850-900 lbs ballasted weight, and OSHA safety orange in color.

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Will termite control be required for this project? If so, please provide specification.

Answer

Termite treatment specification is not required, propose as shown.

Question

Can the government provide the anticapated start date for this project?

Answer

Question

The spec says to match existing face sheet combination which is white exterior and white interior. Then it also says to use crystal exterior and white interior. Please advise.

Answer

An amendment for Addendum 01 will be issued to revise Spec Section 08 60 45, Para 2.4.2 to reflect the use of white interior and exterior to match the existing condition.

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Can the government provide the anticapated award date for this project?

The anticipated award date for MACC awards and the Seed Project task order award is in the Spring of 2023.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

Question

FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

Section M https://dor.sc.gov/tax-index/sales-and-use/Pages/sales-and-use-tax-exemptions.aspx

The anticipated start date for MACC awards and the Seed Project task order award start date is in the Spring of 2023.

Question

Does the governement expect this project to be awarded before the end of 2022?

Answer

No, the anticipated award date is in the Spring of 2023.

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Please confirm the SEED Project is tax exempt for all materials?

Answer

Please review the South Carolina section on Sales and Use Tax at: https://dor.sc.gov/tax-index/sales-and-use/Pages/sales-and-use-tax-exemptions.aspx. Contractors may submit an Application for Exemption for Federal Government Contract -

Form ST-10-G with the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). Review S.C. Code Section 12-36-2120(29). A copy of the contract for which an exemption is being requested will be provided to the applicant.

Question

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M-3.2 Stipulates that "Past Performance may only be determined relevant if it occurred within SBA Region IV (SE Region).

The SE Region consists of the following eight states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee." Will the government please consider Past Performance to include in projects in Virginia and Texas; not only are these states close enough in proximity to others within the region for ample subcontractor coverage, these states also have similar regional conditions such as weather, humidity and need for coastal considerations in some areas.

Answer

The Source Selection Team, having carefully considered this request, determined the Solicitation Relevancy definition will remain as "Past Performance may only be determined relevant if it occurred within SBA Region IV (SE Region). The SE

Region consists of the following eight states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South

Carolina, and Tennessee."

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Can The Government please confirm that projects that are not 100% complete will be considered relevant as long as there has been at least one day of performance on the project within the last 5 years?

Answer

Past Performance is recent if one day of performance occurred within five (5) years of the release of the solicitation, which was 4 October 2022.

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

Question

FA4418-22-R-0019 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others. Joint Base Charleston - Multiple Award

M-401

M-101

SD101

SD101

G-003

As- Builts

In the current economic climate, contractors are seeing unprecedented increases in cost of both materials and labor between bid day and contract award. Federal acquisition regulation FAR 16.203 - Fixed price contracts with economic price adjustment, permit escalation clauses in those instances where "there is serious doubt concerning the stability of market or labor conditions that will exist during an extended period of contract performance" and "contingencies that would otherwise be included in the contract price can be identified and covered separately in the contract." With this in mind, we respectfully request that the government add clause "48 CFR 52.216-4 - economic price adjustment - Labor and materials" to the solicitation to ensure it receives the highest quality end product. If this cannot be added to the RFP, it will be very difficult to bid this project or any project moving forward, due to the ever changing market we are currently working in.

Answer

Economic price adjustment(s) will not be added to this solicitation.

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Keynotes require shallow foundations be demolished at Building 61. Please clarify the deepest foundation expected to be demolished.

Answer

Refer to the As-Built drawings for B61 for information. As-Builts will be posted to the solicitation. Please note: All As-Built

Information/Data provided has been developed solely for internal use only by Joint Base Charleston, and Joint Base

Charleston makes no warranties, representations or guarantees, either expressed or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or correctness of these data, nor accepts or assumes any liability arising from or for any incorrect, incomplete or misleading data provided pursuant to this request. There are no warranties, and/or representations, either expressed or implied, of merchantability or fitness of these data for a particular purpose or use.

Question

Please provide a set of structual as-builts for Building 63, so the structual desinger can design the correct seimic bracing.

Truss sizing details will be inportant.

Question

Keynote 6 says: Connect new HWS & HWR piping to existing mains. Is this new HWS & HWR piping part of the base bid?

What size is this new HWS and HWR piping to be connected into what is shown as 4" main lines

Answer

An amendment for Addendum 01 will be posted to incorporate a revised Drawing Sheet M-101 for new piping sizes.

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Keynote…