Questions and Answers - B2194_B2196.pdf

JB Charleston Offeror Question and Answer Form

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.)

Section L - 2. Part I - PRICE

PROPOSAL

Section L - 2. Part I - PRICE

PROPOSAL

Section L, Paragraph 3.b.

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to

Offerors or Quoters

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

Answer

Paragraph 3.b. of Section L requires that the most relevant contracts must be completed within the last three (3) years from the issue date of this solicitation. Munitions storage type contracts are not solicited as frequently as general type construction contracts such as buildings, renovations, and other. While we have excellent experience in munitions storage type contracts, they contracts were completed some 5 - 6 years ago. It is therefore requested that the three (3) year requirement be changed to six (6) years. I am confident that other small businesses would agree with this.

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In this section, c. states "Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in section I through K." Section J is absent from the solicitation. Please clarify if this omission was intentional or if Section J will be provided.

FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

The solicitation FA441823R0010 is a Request for Proposal (RFP) and not a Sealed Bid. Under Section L: Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters, we instruct contractors in their proposal to "Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in section I through K. Section K shall be returned in its entirety. For sections C through I, the offeror shall submit only those pages that require a fill-in." That is correct. Please review all of the clauses and provisions listed in the solicitation FA441823R0010 and follow the instructions listed under Section L.

Relevant performance includes multi-discipline efforts involving work that includes demolition of office buildings and replacement of office buildings including foundations, structures, and repairs of loading docks and canopy roofs and all associated services and appurtenances as identified in Appendix B of the specifications. Timely submittals and project closeout documentation, including pre-construction submittals QC Management/Supervision and Safety/Accident

Prevention plans, Submittal Register, Site Laydown Plans, Project Schedule, Environmental Protection Plan, Warranty

Management Plans, Record Drawings, and Operation & Maintenance Manuals, that is similar or greater in scope, magnitude, and complexity than the effort described in this solicitation. The purpose of the past performance evaluation is to allow the Government to assess the offeror's ability to perform the effort described in this solicitation, based on the offeror's demonstrated present and past performance.

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In this section, 3. Part II, a. Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Three Years, please confirm

CPARS evaluations may be used for each corresponding project submitted in b. Past Performance. Should CPARS be deemed acceptable, and considering the nature of the length of these documents, please consider extending the page limitation (3 pages) for the Past Performance Information per contract listed to six (6) pages to include CPARS evaluations, as well as relevant project information required to satisfy this portion of the proposal.

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Section J of the solicitation is located on page 48 of the solicitation FA441823R0010 which lists the attachments that are associated with the solicitation. The attachments 1-7 listed under Section J were posted with the solicitation and are available under the sam.gov posting.

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In this section, c. states "Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in section I through K." Section I - Contract

Clauses is not typically included with proposals at bid time. Please confirm this particular section (we've only identified two pages that require "fill-in" (Page 26 or 68 and Page 27 of 68)) is to be included with the proposal at bid time.

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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FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to

Offerors or Quoters

Section I - Contract Clauses

Drawings A600

Pictures

Section 1/S502

F20 Footing and CW3 foundation wall on S101

This solicitation does not contain CUI/CDI information.

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The solicitation contains DFARS 252.204-7012. As of November 30, 2020, three new DFARS clauses have been issued:

252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements; 252.204-7020, NIST SO 800-1717 DoD

Assessment Requirements; and 252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

(CMMC) Level Requirements. In order for offerors to ensure compliance with these DFARS in order to be eligible for award, the procuring agency must notify offerors whether or not this contract contains Controlled Unclassified

Information (CUI) also referred to as Covered Defense Information (CDI). If the procuring official is not sure as to whether this contract includes CUI/CDI, please contact the DoD CUI office at osd.pentagon.ousd-intel-sec.mbx.dod-cui@mail.mil.

Please confirm whether this contract contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

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For Section L, Paragraph 3 (Part II), Sub-pargraph a - If the CPARs Evaluation information contains all required information to demonstrate customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of completed products for the same or similar type contracts, then the CPARs evaluation may satisfy the requirement.

For Section L, Paragraph 3 (Part II), Sub-pargraph b - Past performance information shall remain the same - limited to no more than three (3) pages per contract listed per Section L, Paragraph 3 (Part II).

Provide proposals per the solicitation - A Joint Venture's relevant and recent past performance will be evaluated first, followed by the members of the joint venture.

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Please clarify the Past Performance requirements listed in Section L, Part II, Subpart b. If the Offeror is an SBA approved

Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture, 13 CFR 125.8(e) specifies that the “…procuring activity may not require the protégé firm to individually meet the same evaluation or responsibility criteria as that required of other offerors generally….”. Will an SBA approved Mentor-Protégé be able to meet the Past Performance requirement with five (5) or less recent, relevant projects within the last three (3) years by the Joint Venture and/or either Member to the Joint Venture?

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On sheet A200 there is cut section 2/A600. Where is sheet A600 with this section?

Answer

Delete all references to Cut Section 2/A600.

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Need pictures of the interior of the buildings.

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Interior photos were uploaded to sam.gov.

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Is there supposed to be reinforcing steel extending out of the top of CW3 foundation wall into the sloped mat slab at the loading dock? It is our interpretation that the mat slab sits directly on top of the CW3 foundation wall and is not tied together. Please confirm and/or provide amended details to reflect what is intended.

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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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FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

Paint Table

10 44 16 A100

10 44 16, Paragraph 2.1

08 39 53 Paragraphs 2.4.2 and 2.4.3. 09 90 00 paragraph 3.8

05 22 00.00 S702, detail 3

G200

Answer

Concrete is not painted.

Reinforcing steel is to be extended out of the top of CW3 foundation wall into the sloped mat slab at the loading dock

16-inches into the slab.

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The Paint Table provided in the spec is for New Galvanized Surfaces only. Are the concrete exterior and interior unpainted? Please clarify.

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The specifications only show fire extinguishers and wall brackets. The Legend and Symbols callout a fire extinguisher and cabinet. Please clarify.

Answer

Provide fire extinguishers per Specification Section 10 44 16, Paragraph 2.1.

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SS 08 39 53 indicates that the blast doors will be shop primed per paragraph 2.4.2, Paragraph 2.4.3 indicates that the door assembly will be shop painted per SS 09 90 00. The blast door manufacturer will shop prime the door assembly however they will not be applying any finish paint in the shop. Finish painting for the door assembly will need to be field applied. SS 09 90 00 paragraph 3.8 only provides a paint table for exterior paint/new galvanized surfaces. The door assembly is not galvanized. The government needs to provide a paint table as well as a color for the blast door assemblies if they require finish painting in the field. Provide clarification on finish painting and colors of blast door assemblies.

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Blast door shall be shop primed. Finish coat shall be field applied (dark bronze) to match door color on adjacent

Building 2192.

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This RFI is from on off the corrugated steel plate arch manufacturers. The 1" bolt diameter and 4" bolt spacing as shown on this detail cannot be manufactured in conformance with the manufacturing specifications (ASTM A761/A761M /

AASHTOM 167M/M167). The equipment used to manufacture (corrugate, bend and punch) the arch plates works with very specific lengths and widths of stock material. Using 1: diameter bolts compromises the minimum edge distance requirement of these standards in the width direction of the plate. The 4 inch spacing between the bolts that is called for further magnifies this issue in the length direction of the plates.

THE MAXIMUM BOLT DIAMETER THAT BE UTILIZED IS 7/8" AND THE MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN THE BOLTS IS 3".

PLEASE VERIFY THAT THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE.

Answer

Drawing Sheet S702, Detail 3 - End Panel laps - 7/8-inch bolts (ASTM A449) are acceptable. JB Charleston prefers 4-inch spacing (per the detail) if achievable, however 3-inch spacing is acceptable.

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Request that the RFI deadline be extended to February 24, 2023, two weeks prior to the bid date.

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No further questions are being accepted at this time.

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Please identify where a contractors office trailer is to be located. With another job or possibly two jobs going on at the same time, the space for the laydown will be tight.

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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FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

Section 03 30 00 paragraph

2.3.1.1 Portland Cement

SHT. G201; Security;

Item 1 Security

Guards

SHT. G201; Site

Access: Item 1.C.

SHT. C001

Contractor can set up a job trailer anywhere inside "work area & laydown area" identified on sheets G200 of B2194 or

B2196 drawings.

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The paragraph states, "Unless otherwise specified, provide cement that conforms to ASTM C150/C150M Type I or II" will

Type 1L ASTM C595 be acceptable on this project?

Answer

Provide proposals per plans and specifications.

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Each Specification section list SD-01 "Preconstructions" submittal requirements.

When the primary haul route is being utilized, (1) security guard is required. When the secondary haul route is being utilized, (2) security guards are required. A flagman is only required if the secondary haul route is being utilized.

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The referenced location indicates that, as prerequisite to access to the site, "approval of all necessary construction submittals," must be obtained. Please clarify what "all necessary construction submittals" consist of.

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The referenced location states, "Contractor shall provide and maintain security from a professional (bonded) security firm at contractor access gates for the duration of use." Item 4 of the same Section goes on to state, "A single guard shall be stationed at each contractor access gate being utilized by the contractor. This includes existing access control gates and any temporary construction gates." Is this to mean that, at a minimum, contractor is to account for three (3) security guards within their proposal pricing (also indicated on SHT. G200, Keynote 1)? One (1) at the Primary Contractor Access

Gate and two (2) total at the Alternate Contractor Access Gates. Please advise that this count is correct and that all locations are to be staffed full-time, or that guards at the Alternate Access points may be mobilized during periods that this route is utilized, like the flagmen required on SHT. G200.

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2194) - Bid Item #1 = CLIN 0002

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2194) - Bid Item #2 = CLIN 0003

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2194) - Bid Item #3 = CLIN 0004

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2194) - Bid Item #4 = CLIN 0005

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2196) - Bid Item #1 = CLIN 0007

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2196) - Bid Item #2 = CLIN 0008

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2196) - Bid Item #3 = CLIN 0009

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2196) - Bid Item #4 = CLIN 0010

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Please confirm that the Bid Items listed on the referenced drawing page are mis-numbered and should read Items 2 thru 5

(B2194 Drawing Set) and Items 7 thru 10 (B2196 Drawing Set).

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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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FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

SHT. C701

SHT. C701

SHT. A100;

Keynote 14.31

Solicitation; Section H

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The referenced Keynote states that an interior conveyor system will be designed, provided and installed by the

Government. Is there any special scheduling/ coordination with regard to this Work that needs to be considered by the bidders?

Answer

No

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Would the Government please consider extending the Due Date for RFIs (and subsequently, the Proposal Due Date) by one week to allow for additional subcontractor input to be received and submitted? Vendor participation in the RFI process is minimal, due to the abbreviated timeline, and we hope to receive better input by extending the deadline.

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Per Specification 01 45 35, Paragraph 1.3.5, the Special Inspector (SI) is a qualified person retained by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer as having the competence necessary to inspect a particular type of construction requiring Special Inspections. The SI must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor.

The attachment "Schedule of Inspection and Testing Agencies" to Specification 01 45 35 indicates the Soils will be periodically inspected per 1705.6 in the scope of services column.

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The Geotechnical Report(s) provided indicate that proof rolling and undercutting is to be observed by "the Geotechnical

Engineer." Is this (and other such statements) to indicate that S&ME will be on site to provide input and recommendations under contract with the Government, or does "the Geotechnical Engineer" refer to the contractor's third party firm?

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Correct. None of the CLINS in Section B are options. All CLINS will be awarded.

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The bid items listed under the Civil Legend all state that "if (Bid Item) is executed…" Section B of the Solicitation does not indicate that there are any Option CLINs. Are the Seeding/Sodding Activities to be considered Option CLINs? Please advise.

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2194) - Bid Item #1 = CLIN 0002

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2194) - Bid Item #2 = CLIN 0003

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2194) - Bid Item #3 = CLIN 0004

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2194) - Bid Item #4 = CLIN 0005

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2196) - Bid Item #1 = CLIN 0007

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2196) - Bid Item #2 = CLIN 0008

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2196) - Bid Item #3 = CLIN 0009

Drawing Sheet C001 (B2196) - Bid Item #4 = CLIN 0010

Please confirm that the Bid Items listed on the referenced drawing page are mis-numbered and should read Items 3 thru 5

(B2194 Drawing Set) and Items 8 thru 10 (B2196 Drawing Set).

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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FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

01 11 00 Para 1.2

01 45 00 Para 3.2.4b.

01 50 00 Para 3.3.3

01 50 00 Para 2.2.3 & 3.5.3

01 57 19.00 31 Para 3.4.1

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No further questions are being accepted at this time.

Occupancy of Premises states buildings will be occupied. Are we to assume that this is not correct since the Bldgs. are to be demoed?

Buildings will not be occupied.

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A South Carolina Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) can provide inspection.

Contractor will not be required to fence in the laydown area.

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Requires an 8' chain-link fence to enclose the contractor lay down area. Paragraph 3.5.3 states to use a 6' chain-link fence.

Which paragraph should be applied

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Provide special inspections in accordance with Specification Section 01 45 35.

Provide proposals per plans and specifications. Per Specification 01 45 00, Paragraph 3.4.c - Contractor Code

Compliance Affidavit: A document generated from an onsite in person license holder inspection before any work is concealed, energized, filled or utilized. This affidavit is due weekly while work is being performed or at another interval agreed to by the KO. The following trades require this inspection: Electrical, Lightning Protection, and Plumbing.

Due to the remote location of this project the job trailer, port-o-let, and dumpsters will not be required to meet a base standard color.

Correct

Answer

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Requires the Port-o-let to be Base Standard color. Please provide the specific color this is also includes office trailers and dumpsters. Please advise if this is will be required.

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Please confirm this project requires (2) two full time people to serve as superintendent and QC/SSHO.

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Please confirm that a Third party special inspector must be provided for the following work items: Structural Steel, Welding, Concrete, and Soil Testing.

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Can a certified SWPPP Inspector be used to oversee the erosion controls or should we plan to employ a SC Registered

Professional Engineer to complete this task as required per 01 57 19.00 31

Lists 3 trades Electrical, Lightning Protection, and Plumbing in which the License Holders must inspect & sign off by affidavit prior to covering upu any work. Since South Carolina Licenses Companies and allows unlicensed tradesmen to do the work for these companies. Does this mean that the person actually holding the license must visit the site and sign off work completed by his or her employees on a daily or at minimum weekly basis before work can be covered up?

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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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FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

B2194 Sheets C301

& C620

B2194 & B2196

B2194 & B2196

Sheet G200

S502

B2194 C101

B2196 C101

State Sales Tax https://dor.sc.gov/tax-index/sales-and-use/Pages/sales-and-use-tax-exemptions.aspx

Section L, Past

Performance Information

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Yes

Answer

Is the underdrain pipe shown on C301 the same pipe shown on C620 Detail A (6" Dia. Perforated Drain Pipe wrapped in

Geotextile)?

No termite control required.

The fencing is not required Answer

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Will termite control be required for this project? If so, can specs be provided?

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G200 - a work area and laydown area is identified on sheet G200. The work area and laydown area lies within an existing fenced in site. Spec section 01 50 00 Temporary Construction facilities and controls paragraph 2.2.3 fencing letter a.

states to enclose the project work area and contractor laydown area with 8 ft. high chain link fence and gates with brown plastic fabric mesh. Since area 2100 is already fenced, is the 8 ft. high chain link fence and gates around the work area and lay down area still required?

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Answer

Disregard reference to 1/SK-C

Items remaining inside will become the property of the contractor.

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Detail 2 on S502 of both B2194 and B2196 drawing sets calls out an enlargement detail of the blast door elevation as

Detail 1 on SK-C1. No drawing sheets found are called SK-C1. Please provide this sketch or clarify the intent of this reference.

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C-101 Will the government remove all items in B2194 prior to demolition

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Is the contractor required to carry state sales tax on all materials used for this project?

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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.

Items remaining inside will become the property of the contractor.

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C-101 Will the government remove all items in B2196 prior to demolition

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To allow for more representative examples of a contractor's experience, will the government extend the time frame of relevant contracts beyond 3 years to 7 years?

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

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

FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

Section L, Past

Performance Information

Past Performance

Information

Section L, Past

Performance Information

DDC Controls B2194

& B2196

Air Barrier B2194 &

B2196

G200 B2194 & b2196

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Paragraph b. indicates the government will evaluate past performance of key personnel who have relevant experience. If the experience of key personnel is to be evaluated, are letters of consent to be provided by the key personnel?

Answer

Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor's consent. Provide with the proposal a letter from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

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Please confirm DDC controls is not required for this project. If DDC is required, please provide a specification and company contact name of the preferred DDC vendor on base.

Answer

DDC controls not required

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Please confirm 01 09 commissioning is not required for this project. If commissioning of HVAC systems is required, please provide a commissioning specification for bidding purposes listing what is to be commissioned.

Answer Commissioning not required.

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G200 - shows primary ECP at airfield gate (V-1) and an alternate contractor ECP at gate 5. Will the contractor be allowed to utilize gate 5 as its primary ECP?

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Paragraph b. indicates the government will evaluate past performance of key personnel who have relevant experience. If the experience of key personnel is to be evaluated, please confirm that the Past Performance Survey information will be sufficient.

Answer

If Past Performance Surveys are sufficient for the evaluation team to evaluate the quality and extent of offerors experience deemed relevant to the requirements of this solicitation, then Past Performance Survey's may be sufficient.

The Government will use information submitted by the offeror and other sources such as other Federal Government offices and commercial sources, to assess experience.

No

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Please confirm that the contractor is to supply Past Performance Survey Information as outlined in Paragraph b., but completed Past Performance Questionnaires are not required.

Answer

If Past Performance Surveys are sufficient for the evaluation team to evaluate the quality and extent of offerors experience deemed relevant to the requirements of this solicitation, then Past Performance Surveys may be sufficient.

The Government will use information submitted by the offeror and other sources such as other Federal Government offices and commercial sources, to assess experience.

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

FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

G200 B2194 & b2196

G201 B2194 &

B2196

G201 B2194 &

B2196

G201 B2194 &

B2196

G200 B2194 & b2196

G200 B2194 & b2196

This is incorrectly stated. G200 of both 2194/2196 drawing sets calls out Gate 5 as the primary ECP/haul route. V-1 is listed as the secondary ECP/haul route.

Question

G201 - SECURITY 4. Guard Responsibilities states: All contractor access gates shall be secured by lock at the end of each work session. Who is responsible to provide the lock and who is required to have a key to the lock? The contractor, the base security and the base fire department?

Answer

Contractor is responsible for proving the lock and 1 spare key to the government.

Question

G201 - SECURITY 4. A single security guard shall be stationed at each contractor access gate being utilized by the contractor. This includes existing access control gates and any temporary construction gates. Please confirm if the contractor is only using one access gate for the project, only on bonded security guard is required for this project.

Answer

As shown on G200 - when utilizing primary haul route the contractor will supply (1) gate guard at 2100 Area Gate and when/if utilizing the secondary haul route (V-1) the contractor will provide (2) gate guards. (1) at V-1 gate and (1) at the alternate 2100 Area Gate.

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G200 Keynote 1 states: provide & maintain security from a (bonded) security firm at contractors access gate for the duration of use. Please confirm that the contractors is only required to provide a bonded security firm at the contractors access gate areas identified on sheet G200 at 2100 area gate (contractor access gate) or 2100 area gate (Contractor alternate access gate) and not at the airfield gate (V-1) or at Gate 5 and Dorchester Road.

Answer

As shown on G200 - when utilizing primary haul route the contractor will supply (1) gate guard at 2100 Area Gate and when/if utilizing the secondary haul route (V-1) the contractor will provide (2) gate guards. (1) at V-1 gate and (1) at the alternate 2100 Area Gate.

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G201 - SECURITY 2. Security Guard Training - All security personnel that will be controlling contractor access gates are required to attend a 1-hour security workshop. The workshop will be held at the Joint Base Charleston. Is there a cost for the security workshop that the contractor needs to carry in his/her bid?

Answer

No. There is no cost for the training.

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G200 - Is the airfield gate (V-1) already staffed with a Joint Base guard during working hours?

Answer

No. This gate is controlled by a cypher lock.

Question

G200 - of the contractor is required to keep a bonded security guard at the airfield gate (V-1) during working hours and additional construction work contracts are taking place outside of this contract, is our bonded security guard responsible to inspect all badges and maintain a log of all vehicles entering and leaving the airfield that are not associated with this contract?

Answer

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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FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

General B2194 &

B2196

G200 B2194 & b2196

G200 B2194 & b2196

G201 B2194 &

B2196

G201 B2194 &

B2196

General Overall contract question

Question

Question

General - Construction material costs have increased significantly in recent times, and the construction material market continues to be volatile and unpredictable. It is anticipated that construction material costs will continue to increase into the foreseeable future; however, it is not possible to predict how much prices will increase by the time this project is awarded and ready to construct. To protect both the government and the contractor, would the government consider incorporating FAR 52.216-4 Economic price adjustment - inclusion of this clause will protect and benefit the government because the offered prices will not need to account for the elevated risk of unknown future material cost escalations.

Answer

FAR 52.216-4 will not be incorporated for this contract.

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G201 - flagman, can the sub-contractors provide their own flagman while working on site or is the general contractor required to provide the flagman for this contract?

Answer

Contractor shall provide flagment to control traffic at Taxiway Kilo crossing while primary haul route is in use.

Question

Can the contractor designate a staff member to serve as the security guard once that staff member has attended the 1-hour security workshop?

Answer

No

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G200- Will the flagman/escort vehicles/delivery trucks be required to have flashing lights (beacons) at all times?

Answer

The flashing lights are required on all vehicles or equipment traveling the primary haul route (Taxiway Kilo). The exception will be for vehicles and equipment being escorted by a vehicle with a flashing light.

Question

Is street sweeping of the haul route at the taxiway required daily or as needed?

Answer

Refer to G201, Safety Section, Note 5 - Pavements shall be kept free of construction materials, dirt, rocks, and other debris at all times for the life of this project.

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G200 - will low profile barriers with working lights and flags be required at the flight line haul route?

Answer

No

No. The gate guard is only responsible for allowing access to contractor personnel on this contract.

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

FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

S001 B2194 &

B2196

S001 B2194 &

B2196

S001 B2194 &

B2196

M001 B2194 &

B2196

S101 B2194 &

B2196

01 35 26 B2194 &

B2196

Question

Spec section 01 35 26 Can the supentendant act as the SSHO and the QC manager for this project?

Answer

No

Question

Cast in place concrete note 14 indicates floor coverings per finish schedule. Please provide finish schedule.

Answer There is no specific floor covering requirement. For clarification, the interior concrete slab is to receive a steel troweled finish.

Question

M001 General HVAC note #15 says all control wiring and controls accessories necessary to implement the outlined sequences of operation shall be provided by the mechanical contractor. Please confirm controls are stand alone and no

DDC is required by an outside controls firm.

Answer

DDC is not required

Question

S001- Cast in place concrete #20 says, Field testing & inspection of concrete materials & concrete installation shall be completed by an independent testing agency commissioned by the owner. Please confirm the owner will hire the independent testing agency to test and inspect the concrete and not the contractor.

Answer

All testing and special inspections is the responsibility of the contractor. Structural Steel Framing Note 4, Foundation

Note 12, Cast-In-Place Concrete Note 20, change "commissioned by onwer" to "commissioned by contractor".

Question

S001 Foundations #12 says, Field testing and inspection of foundations, subgrade materials and subgrade preparation shall be completed by an independent testing agency commissioned by the owner. Please confirm the owner will hire the independent testing agency to test and inspect the foundations, subgrade materials and subgrade preparation.

Answer

All testing and special inspections is the responsibility of the contractor. Structural Steel Framing Note 4, Foundation

Note 12, Cast-In-Place Concrete Note 20, change "commissioned by onwer" to "commissioned by contractor".

S001- Structural Steel Framing #4 says, Field testing & inspection of structural steel materials & structural steel installation shall be completed by an independent testing agency commissioned by the owner. Please confirm the owner will hire the independent testing agency to test and inspect the structural steel framing and not the contractor.

Answer

All testing and special inspections is the responsibility of the contractor. Structural Steel Framing Note 4, Foundation

Note 12, Cast-In-Place Concrete Note 20, change "commissioned by onwer" to "commissioned by contractor".

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

FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

S101 B2194 &

B2196

A500 B2194 &

B2196

Specification 28 10

Specification 07 14

Specification 07 14

Specification 07 14

Question

Specification section 07 14 00 paragraph 1.5 states that a 10-year no dollar limit warranty is required for the waterproofing. The manufacturers will not provide the contractor with a 10-year NDL warranty but they will provide a 10-year warranty on their products. Will the government waive the no dollar limit and allow a 10 year warranty?

Answer

Question

Specification section 07 14 00 paragraph 2.5 requires a 20 mil protection mat over top of the 60 mil fluid-applied membrane. Will the government allow the contractor to install two layers of 60 mil self-adhered membrane in lieu of one layer of 60 mil fluid applied and the one layer of 20 mil protection mat?

Answer

60 mil thickness is incorrect. In specification section 07 14 00, paragraph 3.3, change 60 mil thickness to 120 mils.

Waterproofing must be fluid applied.

Question

Specification section 07 14 00 requires a 60 mil fluid-applied membrane system. Will the government allow a 60 mil self-adhered system in lieu of a 60 mil fluid applied membrane system?

Answer

60 mil thickness is incorrect. In specification section 07 14 00, paragraph 3.3, change 60 mil thickness to 120 mils.

Waterproofing must be fluid applied.

Question

Specification section 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems is a full ESS specification. Drawing sheet E101 general note 3 states that the security system shall be compatible with Advantor and the system shall be a delegated design by Advantor.

Please confirm if the contractor shall only carry the ESS infrastructure and the ESS system will be installed under another contract or is the contractor required to include cost for the ESS system from Advantor. If the contractor is responsible to carry the Advantor cost, can the government provide a point of contact name and number?

Answer

Drawing Sheet E101, General Note 3 shall be performed by the Contractor - The security system shall be compatible with JBC-AB Advantor System. Specification 28 10 05 is required to be performed by the Contractor. The ESS System is to be performed by the Contractor and to be compatible with the JBC-AB Advantory System. The delegated design does not have to be provided by advantor.

Question

Will galvanized steel handrails require painting? Please advise.

Answer

No

Question

Cast in place concrete note 14 indicates floor coverings per finish schedule. Please provide specifications for flooring.

Answer

There is no specific floor covering requirement. For clarification, the interior concrete slab is to receive a steel troweled finish.

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

FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

General

02 41 00

05 12 00

05 12 00 and 05 22

00.00

DKFX 1062893 C101

DKFX 1062893 C101

DKFX 1064991 C101

DKFX 1064991 C101

Question

Question

Please provide the depth of the concrete loading dock to be demoed.

Answer

As-builts for B2194 and B2196 have been provided in sam.gov.

Question

Please provide the depth of the existing footing to be demoed.

Answer

As-builts for B2194 and B2196 have been provided in sam.gov.

Question

Please provide the depth of the concrete loading dock to be demoed.

Answer

As-builts for B2194 and B2196 have been provided in sam.gov.

Question

Please provide the depth of the existing footing to be demoed.

Answer

As-builts for B2194 and B2196 have been provided in sam.gov.

Answer

Provide proposals per plans and specifications.

Question

Paragraph 1.3 of spec section 05 12 00 requires AISC certification for the steel fabricator and erector. However, the steel scope on these bunkers is minor. Please consider removing the AISC certification for this project to expand the pool of subs able to bid the small package.

Answer

Provide proposal per plans and specifications.

Question

Paragraph 1.3 of spec section 05 12 00 requires AISC certification for the steel fabricator and erector. However, the steel scope on these bunkers is minor. Please consider removing the AISC certification for this project to expand the pool of subs able to bid the small package.

Question

Respectfully request an extension of the RFI submission period to February 24th to allow better collaboration with subcontractors.

Answer No further questions are being accepted at this time.

Question

Part 3 of spec section 02 41 00 calls out requirements to salvage fixtures and equipment. Please provide a full list with quantities of any materials or equipment the contractor needs to salvage and turnover.

Answer

Nothing is to be salvaged, but the mercury bulbs in B2194 & B2196 will have to be safely removed and disposed of by the contractor - reference Drawing Sheet E001, General Demolition Note 1.

No. Per Specification 07 14 00, paragraph 1.5, the minimum manufacturer warranty shall have no dollar limit, cover full system water-tightness, and shall have a minimum duration of 10 years.

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

FA441823R0010

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS STORAGE

FACILITIES BUNKERS B2194 & B2196

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.

Architectural -

Keynote Legend 11.30 for both bunkers

2194 and 2196

Section 09 90 00 Paints

S101 CIP Concrete

Wall Schedule

S101

01 32 00, Para 3.2

01 32 00, Para 1.1

Question

01 32 00, Para 1.1 does not indicate an AF Form 3065 / AF Form 3064 to be submitted. Please confirm that this specification is for a Cost Loaded Crticial Path Method (CPM) schedule to be utilized on a monthly basis for invoicing.

Answer Correct.

Question

Section L, Part II - Past Performance Information, b. Past Performance Surveys - Provide a list of no more than five (5) of the most relevant contracts performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers within the last three (3) years from the issue date of this solicitation. Request consideration of projects within the last seven (7) years for the date of this solicitation vs. three (3) years as currently specified in the solicitation allow offers to utilize relevant project beyond three

(3) years to showcase their past performance.

Answer No.

Question

01 32 00, Para 3.2 states "The Baseline Cost Loaded CPM Project Schedule shall be submitted for approval within 30

Calendar Days after the Notice of Award has been acknowledged." Please confirm the intent is for the Contractor to submit a cost loaded CPM Schedule prior to issuing Notic to…