Questions and Answers - B2190.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, Paragraph 3.b.

Section M, Factor 1 (b)

Section L, Paragraph 3.a.

Section L, Paragraph 3.a.

SHT. G201; Security;

Item 1 Security

Guards

SHT. G201; Site

Access: Item 1.C.

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.

2190 construction will require 2 gate guards when utilizing the primary haul route. One at "2100 Area Gate" and one at

"Airfield Gate (V-1)." The alternate route will only be utilized if Force Protection Conditions were to dictate due to real world. 2190 will not utilized both routes simultaneously.

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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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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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Will CPARS evaluations satisfy the requirement so Paragraph 3.a. of Section L?

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

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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)? Two (2) total at the Alternate Contractor

Access Gates and one (1) at the Primary Contractor Access Gate. 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.

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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.

FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.

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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FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.

Solicitation; Section H

SHT. C101;

Keynote 4

SHT. S101;

Keynote 1

SHT. G201; Safety;

Item 4 Vehicle

Marking

SHT. G201; Safety;

Item 4 Vehicle

Marking

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The referenced location states, "Contractor's vehicles shall be marked with flashing amber lights and equipment with 3'X3' orange and white checkered flags…" Is this to include subcontractors, other tired vendors, suppliers, visitors and other ancillary traffic accessing the project site? Please advise.

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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. The checkered flags will not be required.

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The referenced location states, "Contractor's vehicles shall be marked with flashing amber lights and equipment with 3'X3' orange and white checkered flags…" Is this to mean that "vehicles" will have lights and no flags while "equipment" has flags and no lights? Please advise.

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Keyed Note1 states, "Repair Existing Column per Detail 6/S502." During the site visit, Column A/1 was observed to have more damage than that reflected in DTL 6 on SHT. S502. Please confirm that the repairs outlined will be appropriate and that no additional repairs/ replacement will be required.

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Provide proposals per plans and specifications.

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Please confirm that Commissioning is not required for this building - only TAB as outlined in Specification Section 23 05 93.

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Commissioning is not required.

This is correct.

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Keynote 4 states, "See Electrical Drawings for salvage and reinstall requirements of Lightning Protection System." The only reference to modifications of the LPS that we are able to locate refers to the rerouting of the protection conductor (SHT.

E060; Keynote 9). Please confirm that this is the "salvage and reinstall" that Keynote 4 on SHT. C101 refers to.

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

No further questions are being accepted at this time.

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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 (one business day after the site visit), and we hope to receive better input by extending the deadline.

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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FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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 50 00 Para 3.3.3b

01 50 00 Para 2.2.3a, Para 3.5.3

G201 Project

Duration Chart page 1 line 11.

AD200

G201 Section F - Deliveries and

Performance

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Specifications were provided via Sam.gov.

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Please confirm the specific duration of the project. There is a conflict in bid plans says 285days and solicitation document highlighted to be in 240 days.

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Will the owner provide project specifications for this solicitation?

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Correct

Page 1. line 11. of the solicitation states the contractor shall complete the work within 240 calendar days after NTP.

Drawing Sheet G201 Project Duration Chart shows as total of 285 days of which 240 days is for construction.

Please confirm what the actual duration of the contract should be?

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Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued after acceptance of the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) Plan, Accident

Prevention Plan (APP), and Cost Loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule. The Period of Performance will be 240

Calendar Days after NTP is issued. THe Period of Performance does NOT include closeout documents, warranty, and final inspection period.

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Sheet AD200 Building Demolition Elevations shows several items mounted to the exterior of the Bldg. ie. Antennas, satellite dish, etc. Are these to be demoed along with the Bldg.?

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Answer

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Spec calls for the portable toilet facility or Port-o-let to be exterior of the unit shall match the base standard color. Please confirm color and if required.

Chain link fencing will not be required as called for in 01 50 00, par. 2.2.3.a. & 3.5.3. Contractor is responsible for security of stored materials and equipment.

Specific color not required.

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Para 2.2.3a states to enclose the project work area and contractor lay-down area with a 8ft high chain link fence and gates with brown, UV light resistant, plastic fabric mesh netting. Para 3.5.3 states to construct a temporary 6ft high chain link fence around trailers and materials. Include Plastic strip inserts, colored brown, so visibility is obstructed. Which height fence is required and are we to use wind screen or plastic strip inserts?

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. The checkered flags will not be required.

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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FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.

A140

A200

A140

A200, Keynote Legend 4.31

C101

E102, Detail 3

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Please provide fire alarm system lay-out plans.

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Please provide depth of embedments for the poles to be demolish in the east blast wall.

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The sheetmetal and poles go 5-feet below grade.

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Is the owner has a preferred trade manufacturers for this project? Please provide list.

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Provide proposals per plans and specification.

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Fire Alarm System layout plan is on Sheet E102, Detail 3.

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Change "CAST STONE" note to "PRECAST ARCHITECUTAL CONCRETE". See attached specifciation section 03 45 00

Precast Architectural Concrete - See Addendum 01.

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Please provide specification for cast stone sill as shown on elevation plans.

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Sheet A140 Sign Schedule - Door 102 shall be changed from Type B to Type A. Sheet A140 Sign Schedule - Door 105, 106, 018 shall be changed from Type D to Type B.

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Please provide signage details for Type-D as shown on sign schedule.

Hollow metal doors are specified in 08 11 13 Steel Doors and Frames. Attached is spec. section 08 14 00 Wood Doors being added - See Addendum 01.

There are no windows in project.

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Please confirm that windows if part of the scope. Hence, please provide specifications and detail for windows as shown on elevation plans.

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Please provide specifications for hollow metal and solid wood doors including hardware sets.

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Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued after acceptance of the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) Plan, Accident

Prevention Plan (APP), and Cost Loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule. The Period of Performance will be 240

Calendar Days after NTP is issued. THe Period of Performance does NOT include closeout documents, warranty, and final inspection period.

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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FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.

Drawings Page

A140 - Signage

Schedule & Details

General

Sheet C101

Sheet C101

Sheet C101

Sheet C101

Demolition

DDC Controls

Commissioning

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Please provide thickness of concrete cap located within the East Blast Wall.

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

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Page A140 depicts Type A and B Signs, but the schedule only refers to sign types Band D. Please clarify whether the signage schedule or the signage details are incorrect?

Sheet A140 Sign Schedule - Door 102 shall be changed from Type B to Type A. Sheet A140 Sign Schedule - Door 105, 106, 018 shall be changed from Type D to Type B.

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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.

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Commissioning is not required.

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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.

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DDC controls are not required.

Termite control will be required. See attached specification section 31 31 16.19 Termite Control Barriers - see

Addendum 01.

Contractor to assume 4-inch thick, non-reinforced concrete cap throughout the entire length of the wall.

Poles are to be removed completely.

Assume poles and corrugated metal panel go 5-feet below grade.

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Are the existing creosote poles for the East Blast Wall to be removed completely or can they be cut below the surface and allow a certain amount to remain?

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Please provide embedment depth of creosote poles for the East Blast Wall.

20-feet tall wall is filled to the top.

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Please provide depth of existing fill material within the East Blast Wall.

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Will the government remove all items in B2190 prior to demolition

Answer

No. Contractor will demolish & dispose of the existing content.

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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FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.

Air Barrier

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

G200

G200

G100

G200

Please confirm that air barrier testing and thermography testing is not required for this project. If air testing and thermography is required please provide a specification for bidding purposes.

Answer

Provide proposals per plans and specifications.

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

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.

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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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No, Gate 5 will only be utilized as an alternate.

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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?

Answer

A temporary construction fence will not be required.

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G100 - Under the Bid Items heading, CLIN 003 is listed as a bid option. Under section B- Supplies or Services & Prices or

Costs, Items 001, 002, 003 and 004 are not listed as bid options. Please confirm that items 0001, 0002, 0003 and 0004 are part of the base bid not bid options to this contract.

Answer

Correct, CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 are NOT bid options and are part of the base bid.

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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.

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B2190 construction will require 2 gate guards when utilizing the primary haul route. One at "2100 Area Gate" and one at "Airfield Gate (V-1)." The alternate route will only be utilized if Force Protection Conditions were to dictate due to real world. B2190 will not utilize both routes simultaneously.

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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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FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.

G201

G201

G201

G200

G200

G201, Security Note 4

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 fo rthe security workshop that the contractor needs to carry in his/her bid?

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No

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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?

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When utilizing the primary haul route no lock is required. If real world security concerns drives us to use the secondary haul route then a lock, provided by the contractor will be required. Only the contractor and 628 CES will be provided a key.

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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.

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B2190 construction will require 2 gate guards when utilizing the primary haul route. One at "2100 Area Gate" and one at "Airfield Gate (V-1)." The alternate route will only be utilized if Force Protection Conditions were to dictate due to real world. B2190 will not utilized both routes simultaneously.

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

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No. The gate is controlled by a cypher lock.

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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

The contractor shall obtain an Entry Authorization Letter (EAL) listing all employees approved to work on the airfield

[via this Contract]. A copy of the letter shall be maintained by security at all contractor access gates. Contractor shall coordinate security protocols with the Contracting Officer and Security Forces.

The intent is not to inspect all badges and maintain a log of all vehicles entering and leaving the airfield, but only the badges and vehicles of those associated with 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:

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FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.

G201

G200

G200

G200

G201

G201, Security Note

1.

G201

G200, Keynote 2

C101

AD100

G201 - Progress Duration Chart - shows the Final Inspection/Construction complete under the column Days from NTP to task completion date, as 285. The solicitation number 11. states the contractor shall begin performance 10 calendar days and complete it within 240 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed. The notice to proceed will be issued within 45 days of award. Is the contract. is the performance period 240 calendar days or 285 calendar days after Notice to proceed?

Answer

Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued after acceptance of the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) Plan, Accident

Prevention Plan (APP), and Cost Loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule. The Period of Performance will be 240

Calendar Days after NTP is issued. THe Period of Performance does NOT include closeout documents, warranty, and final inspection period.

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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

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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.

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

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The Contractor shall provide and maintain security from a professional (bonded) security firm at contractor access gates for the duration of use.

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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?

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

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C101 - Note 7 the creosote poles that are to be removed, is there a place on base that these creosote poles can be delivered or is the contractor required to dispose of the creosote poles off base?

Answer

Disposal of the poles is the contractors responsibility.

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Is the existing building foundation a traditional footer with a turndown slab? Please confirm there are no piles under the building to be demolished.

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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FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.

A101

Spec Sections 33 11

00 and 33 30 00

A400

Sheet C101

Sheet C101

Pictures

General

S001

Answer

There are no piles.

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Please confirm the contractor is not to provide or install any furniture or furniture workstations

Answer

Correct. The contractor is not to provide or install any furniture or furniture work stations not shown on the drawings.

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Please provide specifications for Water Utility Distribution and Sanitary Sewerage.

Answer

All technical requirements are provided on drawings. See drawing C401 and C640.

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Please confirm that the copier located in room 101 also know as the work area is not to be provided or installed by the contractor.

Answer

Correct. The contractor is not to provide the copier located in room 101.

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Please provide the type of existing fill material (stone or dirt) located within the East Blast Wall.

Answer

The fill material is unknown at this time. Offerors should assume a reasonable mixture of compacted dirt and rock.

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Can an as-built be provided for the East Blast Wall to help accurately price the demolition?

Answer

There are no as-built drawings for the east blast wall.

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Can pictures be provided of the interior of the building?

Answer

Yes. They have been provided via sam.gov.

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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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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.

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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FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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 45 35, Paragraph 1.3.4

06 61 16 and A501

A400 and A501

S001

01 45 35, Paragraph 1.3.4

S001

01 45 35, Paragraph 1.3.4

Answer

All testing and special inspections is the responsibility of the contractor. Refer to Specification 01 45 35, Paragraph

1.3.4 - Special Inspector is a qualified person retained by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Drawing Sheet S001, Masonry Note 17, Cast-In-Place Concrete Note 20, Structural Steel Framing Note 4 & Cold Form

Steel Framing Note 8 is intended for the contractor to retain the special inspector per Specification 01 45 35.

Question

Spec section 06 61 16 is supplied for solid surfacing fabrications; however the Finish Material Legend on A501 calls out a

Quartz product for the countertops. Please provide a Quartz specification to replace 06 61 16, or clarify if the Finish

Material Legend should be revised to choose a solid surface product for the counter tops.

Answer

Countertops shall be solid surface.

Question

A400 key note 6.03 calls out to supply SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOP; however the Finish Material Legend on A501 calls out a Quartz product for the countertops. Please clarify if the countertops should be solid surface or Quartz.

Answer

Countertops shall be solid surface.

Question

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. Refer to Specification 01 45 35, Paragraph

1.3.4 - Special Inspector is a qualified person retained by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Drawing Sheet S001, Masonry Note 17, Cast-In-Place Concrete Note 20, Structural Steel Framing Note 4 & Cold Form

Steel Framing Note 8 is intended for the contractor to retain the special inspector per Specification 01 45 35.

Question

S001 - Masonry #17 says, field testing & inspection of masonry materials and masonry construction 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 masonry and not the contractor.

Answer

All testing and special inspections is the responsibility of the contractor. Refer to Specification 01 45 35, Paragraph

1.3.4 - Special Inspector is a qualified person retained by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Drawing Sheet S001, Masonry Note 17, Cast-In-Place Concrete Note 20, Structural Steel Framing Note 4 & Cold Form

Steel Framing Note 8 is intended for the contractor to retain the special inspector per Specification 01 45 35.

Question

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

FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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

01 45 35, Paragraph 1.3.4

M004

P002

Section L, Past

Performance Information

Section L, Past

Performance Information

Past Performance

Information

S001 - Cold formed steel framing #8 says, Field testing & Inspection of cold formed steel framing & associated 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 cold formed metal framing and not the contractor.

Answer

All testing and special inspections is the responsibility of the contractor. Refer to Specification 01 45 35, Paragraph

1.3.4 - Special Inspector is a qualified person retained by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Drawing Sheet S001, Masonry Note 17, Cast-In-Place Concrete Note 20, Structural Steel Framing Note 4 & Cold Form

Steel Framing Note 8 is intended for the contractor to retain the special inspector per Specification 01 45 35.

Question

M004 detail 5 Concrete equipment pad detail states the concrete equipment pad shall be delegated design by seismic engineer. What is the seismic rating that the pad shall be designed?

Answer

Delete requirement for delegated design. Pad shall be 6-inches thick concrete.

Question

P002 detail 4 Water heater Support Detail says the wall mounted platform engineered with a professional engineer stamp to support water heaters up to 20 gallons. Is this requirement for a structural engineer to develop and sign off on and does the design need to include seismic considerations?

Answer

Yes. The structural engineer could submit and stamp a platform that meets the requirements as well as dictate the method of attachment.

Question

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

No.

Question

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.

Question

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

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

FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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

Section L, Paragraph 3, C.

01 35 26

01 35 26, Para 1.5.1.2

Drawing Sheet

A200

Spec Sections 08 71 00

Specification 07 27 26

A501

Specification 07 41 13

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.

Question

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.

Question

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

Answer

No. Reference Specification Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.5.1.2, "The Contractor Quality Control Person can be the

SSHO on this project."

Question

Building elevation drawing sheet A200 shows the exterior wall finish to be metal wall panels. There is not a wall panel specification included. Please provide the wall panel specification for this project.

Answer

See attached specification section 07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels being added via Addendum 01.

Question

Paragraph 2.2.2 Please verify non ferrous marine grade locksets are required.

Answer

Compliance with Specification 08 71 00, Para.2.2.2. is required for exterior doors.

Question

Specification section 07 27 26 paragraph 1.8 requires an air barrier mock up. The specifications do not detail a size required for the mock up and can a section of the building satisfy this requirement or will a separate mock up be required?

Answer

Mock up can be completed on the building and shall be a minimum of 3-feet by 3-feet.

Question

Finish schedule. Please verify level 5 finish is required for all gypsum ceilings.

Answer

Level 4 finish is acceptable on all gypsum.

Question

Specification section 07 41 13 paragraph 1.8.1 requires a 30-year NDL for the roofing system. Manufacturers typically only provide a 20-year NDL. Will the government allow a 20-year NDL in lieu of a 30-year NDL?

Answer

20 year NDL warranty is acceptable.

Question

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

FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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 35 26

01 35 26, Para 1.5.1.2

Drawing Sheet

A200

Spec Sections 08 71

Specification 07 27

A501

Specification 07 41

02 02 00.00

02 41 00

02 41 00

Answer

Compliance with Para.2.2.2. is required for exterior doors.

Question

Specification section 07 27 26 paragraph 1.8 requires an air barrier mock up. The specifications do not detail a size required for the mock up and can a section of the building satisfy this requirement or will a separate mock up be required?

Answer

Mock up can be completed on the building and shall be a minimum of 3-feet by 3-feet.

Question

Finish schedule. Please verify level 5 finish is required for all gypsum ceilings.

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

Answer

No. Reference Specification Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.5.1.2, "The Contractor Quality Control Person can be the

SSHO on this project."

Question

Building elevation drawing sheet A200 shows the exterior wall finish to be metal wall panels. There is not a wall panel specification included. Please provide the wall panel specification for this project.

Answer

See attached specification section 07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels being added via Addendum 01.

Question

Confirmed. Also reference specs 01 57 19.00 31. & 01 57 20.00 31.

Question

Paragraph 2.3.3 calls out about materials and equipment to be salvaged. Please provide a list with quantities of any materials and equipment required to be salvaged prior to full demolition.

Answer

No items are to be salvaged

Answer

Level 4 finish is acceptable on all gypsum.

Question

Specification section 07 41 13 paragraph 1.8.1 requires a 30-year NDL for the roofing system. Manufacturers typically only provide a 20-year NDL. Will the government allow a 20-year NDL in lieu of a 30-year NDL?

Answer

20 year NDL warranty is acceptable.

Question

The provided Hazardous Materials survey supplied calls out ACM and LBP; however, no corresponding asbestos or lead spec section is supplied. Please confirm abatement plans submitted as legally required and in accordance with Part 3 of

02 41 00 will be sufficient.

Answer

Paragraph 2.2.2 Please verify non ferrous marine grade locksets are required.

Question

Paragraph 3.8 calls out to remove the LBP called out as present in the HazMat Survey. Please confirm removal is required, or will encapsulation be acceptable?

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

FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.

05 12 00

G100

G201

G200

G200

C001

C001

Answer

When utilizing the primary haul route, 2 guards are required.

Question

Keynote 1 is also shown at the airfield gate, is a bonded security guard required at the airfield gate?

Answer

When utilizing the primary haul route, 2 guards are required.

Question

It appears the line of site for the flagman would be acceptable for just one flagman in the middle of the area w/ stop signs placed at each entry point area, please confirm or will the budget of the project support two full time flagmen to watch the area?

Answer

Provide proposals per plans and specifications.

Question

Confirm only CLIN 003 is a bid option, and the other three CLIN are base bid items

Answer

CLIN 0003 is NOT a bid option. CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 are part of the base bid.

Question

Can the same bonded security guard monitor both gates since the alternate route may only be used on occasions I the main gate was closed during this endeavor or will two guards be required?

Note 5 under Grassing states contractor could be subject to LDs if a good stand of grass is not established. Please confirm this is only referring to where the blast wall is being removed. Are there other areas where topsoil is to be placed?

Confirm sod is the requirement just so it is Millet free even though there is a permanent seeding chart on C701

Answer

Answer

Provide proposals per plans and specifications.

Question

Paragraph 1.3 of Spec Section 05 12 00 requires AISC certified fabricator and erector; however, the steel scope of work on this project is minor. Please consider removing this requirement to expand the pool of available subs to bid the minimal steel scope of work.

Answer

(1) flagman at the intersection identified on G200 is acceptable. The main job of the flagman will be ensuring that contractor traffic does not head east toward the active runway or north on Taxiway Delta.

Question

Note 5 under Grassing states contractor could be subject to LDs if a good stand of grass is not established. Please confirm this is only referring to where the blast wall is being removed. Are there other areas where topsoil is to be placed?

Confirm sod is the requirement just so it is Millet free even though there is a permanent seeding chart on C701

Answer

The requirement is for SOD as identified on C701.

Question

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

FA441823R0011

CONSTRUCT MUNITIONS LOAD/UNLOAD

FACILITIES BUILDING B2190

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 questions 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.