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Sheet1 JB Charleston Offeror Question and Answer Form 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.
| Solicitation Number | FA441826R0012 |
| Project Name: | Repair Intersection Runway 03-21 / 15-33 |
| # | 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.) | |
| 1 | | | | | Question |
| | | Entire Documents | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf and Solicitation Amendment FA441826R00120001 SF 30.pdf | The original solicitation PDF and Amendment 0001 for FA441826R0012 are currently password protected and do not allow extraction of pages or saving/printing to a new PDF. |
Would it be possible to release editable/unrestricted versions of both the solicitation and the first amendment?
| | | Answer |
| | | I can email to contractors that can't open it. I'll probably have to convert to Print to Microsoft PDF. |
| 2 | | | Question |
| Page 41, Section L, Paragraph 2.a | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | references submission of a Proposal Bond on Standard Form 24; however, SF24 was not included with the solicitation package. Can the Government please provide the required SF24 form? |
| | | Your Surety should have the Form when they prepare your Proposal Bond. |
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| Page 41, Section L, Paragraph 3.a | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | states: ‘Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Five Years…’ Please clarify whether this information is required for all contracts completed within the past five years, or only for the four (4) contracts submitted as part of the past performance proposal. |
| | | Yes, for the 4 submitted for past performance. |
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| Page 41, Section L, Paragraph 3.b | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | states that contracts are limited to four (4) total contracts for the Prime and major subcontractors. Please confirm that the Offeror may submit a combination of Prime Contractor and major subcontractor projects, provided the total number of submitted contracts does not exceed four (4). Additionally, please clarify what criteria the Government will use to define a ‘major subcontractor. |
| | | Yes, 4 contracts in any combination. A major Subcontractor will be viewed as one who completes a signifcant part of the work on a contract, no specific percentages are attributed. |
| 5 | | | |
| Page 42, Section L, Paragraph 3.b.viii | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | references ‘comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions.’ Please clarify what specific information the Government is requesting in this section. |
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| | | Please provide any information that shows compliance with contracts that are recent and relevant |
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| Page 41, Section L, Paragraph 3.b.ii | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | references ‘product/service.’ Please clarify whether this section is intended to be a narrative summary/description of the referenced past performance project. |
| | | Yes, provide recent and relevant past performance in detail. |
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| Page 41, Section L, Paragraph 3.b.vii | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | requests the verified, up-to-date contact information for the Contracting Officer associated with each referenced contract. If the original Contracting Officer is no longer with the agency/organization, should Offerors provide another appropriate point of contact familiar with contract performance? |
| | | | | Yes |
| 8 | | | | | Question |
| | | Page 42, Section L, Paragraph 3 | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | Please clarify whether subcontractor consent letters are only required for subcontractors whose past performance information is being submitted as part of the proposal evaluation, or for all subcontractors performing major or critical aspects of the requirement regardless of whether their past performance is included. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Yes, submit letter for ones you are submitting as proposed subcontractors. |
| 9 | | | | | Question |
| | | Page 41, Section L, Paragraph 1.a | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | Section L states that the response shall consist of two (2) separate parts: Part I – Price Proposal and Part II – Past Performance Information. Please clarify whether the Government requires these parts to be submitted as two separate electronic documents/files, or if they may be combined into a single submission with clearly separated sections. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Please submit as two documents. Part I and Part II. |
| 10 | | | | | Question |
| | | Page 42, Section L, Paragraph 3 | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | Please clarify whether a formal teaming agreement and/or consent letter is required to be submitted with the proposal for proposed subcontractors/teaming partners. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Yes, please submit letter with Teaming agreement with proposed Subcontractors/teaming partners. |
| 11 | | | | | Question |
| | | Page 42, Section L, Paragrpah 4.b | Solicitation - FA441826R0012.pdf | For proposal submission through DOD SAFE, please confirm whether June 2, 2026, is the earliest date Offerors may request the drop-off password/access for proposal upload. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | The drop off is valid for 14 days. So no early than 14 days prior. |
| 12 | | | | | Question |
| 03 30 53 2.1.3 | E-401 | | | Specification section 03 30 53 cast in place concrete states that 5000 psi concrete is to be provided. Sheet E-401 calls for high early strenght concrete to be provided to 2" pvc conduit encasement and light base encasement. Please provide a compressive strength requirement for the 1 hour and 3 hour curing periods for concrete pertaining to ELECTRICAL work. This will determine if rapid set concrete is required for this scope of work or whether traditional high-early strenght concrete will be sufficient. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Concrete for can placement shall the same mix/product used for the concrete panels and strengths shall meet those same requirements. |
| 13 | | | | | Question |
| 26 56 20 2.3 | E-401 | | | Drawing E-401 and spec section 26 56 20 section 2.3 call for L-868B class 1 5" tall light base bottom sections for Step 3. A 5" tall bottom section is not tall enough to also weld on threaded hubs for the light base. Typically, light base manufacturers do not provide less than 12" tall bottom sections but can possibly go as short as 8" tall with hubs if required. Please confirm what height bottom section is required. This will affect the depth of conduit trench, the total height of the light base for accesibility and the overall volume of concrete required for locking in light bases and conduit. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Jacquith Industries offers L-868B bottom sections from 4 1/2 inches in height. Contractor may use taller base can bottom sections but is still required to surround in concrete as shown. Fixture installation must also meet requirements of flush installation. |
| 14 | | | | | Question |
| 26 56 20 2.3 | E-402 | | | Please confirm the ideal height of the middle section and top section light bases. Step 5 part one gives a criteria for middle section height but is unclear what the DOR is requiring. Step 7 on E-402 shows a 3" top section as typical. Additionally, please confirm if slightly taller and slightly shorter top sections are acceptable to accomade paving tolerances and help minimize the amount of spacer ring required. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | The detail shown on D-402 depicts a concept of installation. Adjustments in section heights are allowed. |
| 15 | | | | | Question |
| 26 56 20 2.6.1.1 | | | | Please confirm the required wire size and type for the project. The specifications call for #8 stranded 5000V L-824C cable. However, this is an Air Force runway governed by the UFC and the existing wire size is #6 L-824C. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Use #6 AWG L-824C cable. |
| 16 | | | | | Question |
| 26 56 20 | E-403 | | | Please confirm that a rebar cage is only required for the bottom section of the light base. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Confirmed |
| 17 | | | | | Question |
| 26 56 20 | E-403 | | | Please confirm if the rebar cage shall be required to be bonded to the counterpoise. This is usually required but the detail does not specify a connection. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Bond the rebar cage to the counterpoise. |
| 18 | | | | | Question |
| 26 56 20 | E-403 | | | The existing runway centerline and edge circuits have a #6 green xhhw ground conductor pulled with the L-824C cable. The detail on E-403 and paragraph 2.6.1.3 indicate a #6 bare copper conductor. Please confirm whether #6 green xhhw or #6 bare stranded copper is required for this application. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Use #6 green XHHW |
| 19 | | | | | Question |
| 26 56 20 | E-501 | | | E-501 calls for a #6 solid copper counterpoise. Section 3.7.1.b of spec section 26 56 20 calls for #4 bare copper stranded counterpoise. #4 stranded is standard for military projects. Please confirm which counterpoise size/type is required. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Per UFC 3-535-01 paragraph 12-1.6, the counterpoise is #6 AWG, the #4 AWG refers to the ground connection from the base can to the grounding rod. |
| 20 | | | | | Question |
| 26 56 20 | E-401 | | | What is the minimum required vertical separation between the counterpoise and 2" PVC conduit? Please confirm if the intent is to encase the counterpoise in concrete along with the 2" pvc or if the counterpoise will be laid on the bottom of the excavated panel and be concrete encased once the permanant concrete slab is placed. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Per 26 56 20 section 3.3, install counterpoise approximately 6 inches above single duct. |
| 21 | | | | | Question |
| 33 71 02 | | | | Section 3.11.1.3.b Please confirm if a clamp on ammeter is an acceptable alternative for testing ground rods on the centerline of the runway. Using the fall of potential method requires very long leads to achieve the necessary distance ratio. Furthermore, these long leads create an impedient to traffic while the test is being conducted. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | A clamp meter specifically designed to measure resistance to ground may be used. |
| 22 | | | | | Question |
| 33 71 02 | | | | Please confirm the acceptable remdiation if a ground rod tests at 25 ohms or less. Contractor reccomends driving a second supplemental ground rod per NEC Article 250.53 |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | If a ground tests at 25 ohms or less, no additional ground is required. If a ground rod tests above 25 ohms, additional ground rods are required to bring the ground system below 25 ohms. |
| 23 | | | | | Question |
| | | FAR 52.211-12 | | Please confirm that hourly runway opening liquidated damages are only $1,283.00 per hour. Usually liquidated damages for failure to open a commecial airport would be an order of magnitude greater than this. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | JB CHS, as the execution agent / technical owner of the airfield, can only enforce LDs based on JB CHS damages. So, specified LDs cannot include commerical damages. |
| 24 | | | | | Question |
| DFARS 252.204-7008 | | | | Does DFARS 252.204-7012 apply to the contract awarded under this solicitation? |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | We’re required to have these clauses, but they really don’t apply to the work on the airfield. According to the R-DFARS guidance DFARS 252.204-7008 or 252.204-7012 are for specified categories of contracts for commercial products and commercial services. This isn’t a commercial contract. Specifically, it’s for Contracts Providing Access to DoD Classified Systems, which this contract will not do. |
| 25 | | | | | Question |
| DFARS 252.204-7008 | | | | Was there a determination that a CMMC level does not apply under DFARS 204.7504 and 32 CFR Part 170? If there was no determination, what CMMC level is required under DFARS 252.204-7025? |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | There is no CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) determination for this solicitation. |
| 26 | | | | | Question |
| | G-105 | | | Please provide a list of pre-qualified security firms. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | There are no pre-qualified security firms. G105, Security Note 1 requires a "Professional (Bonded) Security Firm". |
| 27 | | | | | Question |
| | | | | Please confirm no new dowels, dowel baskets, or wire mesh is required to be placed in the new PCCP slabs. |
| | | | | Answer |
| | | | | Confirmed |
| 28 | | | | | Question |
| 31 00 00 1.6.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Specification 31 00 00 Earthwork, section 1.6.1, states for the Contractor to "Provide a Professional Geotechnical Engineer to provide inspection of excavations and soil/groundwater conditions throughout construction.". Please confirm it is not the intent of this specification to require a Professional Geotechnical Engineer to be onsite each night for the small amount of subgrade excavation under each slab or for the trenching of the electrical conduit and that the requirement for an on-site Professional Geotechnical Engineer is not applicable to this project. |
| | | | | As written in paragraph 1.6.1 - "Provide a Professional Geotechnical Engineer to perform inspections of excavations and soil/groundwater conditions throughout construction. The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for performing pre-construction and periodic site visits throughout construction to assess site conditions......." Comply with the specifications. |
| 29 | | | | | Question |
| 31 00 00 3.4.3 | C620 | N/A | N/A | The sections shown on Drawing Sheet C620 show excavating to the bottom of the new slabs and compacting prior to slab concrete placement. |
Specification 31 00 00 Earthwork, section 3.5.1, stats that "For new pavement areas including exterior concrete pads, over-excavate to a minimum of 12 inches below bottom of new pavement/pad base course, scarify, moisture-condition, and compact to at least 95 percent." Please confirm this requirement to over excavate by 12" does not pertain to the slab replacement work in the Test Section or the Runways.
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | For this project, excavation shall be as shown on the drawings to the bottom of the new slab. |
| 30 | | | | | Question |
| | SF 1442 Block 13.a | N/A | SF 1442 Block 13.a | N/A | In SF 1442 Block 13.a, it states "Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8…". In Section L 4. GENERAL INFORMATION it states, "Offerors shall submit proposals via DOD SAFE at https://safe.apps.mil.". Please confirm the number of copies required to be uploaded to DOD SAFE, and if we are to also submit a sealed ORIGINAL hard copy to the address in SF1442 Block 8. |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | Only one copy is required to be uploaded to DoD Safe. No requirement to mail original copy. |
| 31 | | | | | Question |
| | Section 32 13 14.14 Paragraph 2.9.1 | G202 - "Runway Opening Protocol" | | | Specification 32 13 14.14 Paragraph 2.9.1 states that the "specified equivalent flexural strength, f'c, for concrete is 500 psi at 4 hours." The "Runway Opening Protocol" on drawing G202 allows for a 500 psi strength in 4 hours, however it must reach 550 psi in the following 2 hours (6 hours total) or the panel must be replaced. Please confirm this requirement to reach 550 psi in a total of 6 hours to avoid mandatory panel replacement. |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | Change Specification Section 32 13 14.14 to read "Specified equivalent flexural strength , f'c for concrete is 550 psi at 4 hrs…." . The intent is to reach an equivalent strength of 550 psi at 4 hours. The Runway Opening Protocols given on G202 and specification paragraph 3.12.10 provide instruction actions required when this strength is or is not acheived. |
| 32 | | | | | Question |
| | Section 32 13 14.14 Paragraph 2.9.2 | | | | Specification 32 13 14.14 Paragraph 2.9.2 states "The allowable water-cementitious material ratio is 0.38 0.45." Please confirm this intends to provide a range of 0.38 - 0.45. |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | Confirmed - Water/cement range is 0.38-0.45. Contractor is responsible for establishing the mix design water/cement ratio needed to achieve strengths at the specified times, which will likely be 0.40 or less. |
| 33 | | | | | Question |
| | Section 32 13 14.14 Paragraph 3.7 Curing | | | | Specification 32 13 14.14 Section 3.7 provides two methods of curing. Paragraph 3.7.3 Moist Curing states "Maintain concrete to be moist-cured continuously wet for maximum amount of time allowable during the 4 hour cure period following each panel placement." Is the intent of this section to require both moist and membrane curing for each panel, or is membrane curing only permissible. |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | Either method may be utilzied conditional to the specification requirements. |
| 34 | | | | | Question |
| | | | Section H - Special Contract Requirements | | The question deadline is listed as May 20th, 2026. We request an extension of this date by 2 weeks in order to allow our subcontractor and material vendor partners adequate time to review the plans and specifications? |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | After conferring with Civil Engineering the Government has extend the Q&A to 3 Jun 2026 at 1200 EST. |
| 35 | | | | | Question |
| | Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work. Section 1.1.1 | | | | This section indicates work will be complete within a work window of 2300 hrs to 0700. It was observed during the pre-bid meeting that planes were taking off at 0400. Please confirm that 8 hour work window period so that Contractors can develop appropriate construction schedules? |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | Refer to the closure hours shown on G201 |
| 36 | | | | | Question |
| | | G106 - Unscheduled & Emergency Departure Operations | | | We understand the Contractor is to anticipate 6 cancelled nights of work operations for unscheduled operations. Please consider adding a CLIN item for cancelled work shift with an appropriate quantity of shifts so that Joint Base Charleston only pays for actual shifts cancelled? |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | Bid as specified. |
| 37 | | | | | Question |
| | | G106 - Unscheduled & Emergency Departure Operations | | | The Contractor is notified that there may be emergency unscheduled departure operations from both runways. There is no indication of what this potential impact would be to the Contractos schedule and costs. In order to ensure Joint Base Charleston only pays for actual time impacted, we request a CLIN be added to account for impacted Contractor operations by the hour? If no CLIN will be added to the price schedule, how will the Contractor be compensated for this impact which is unable to be determined at bid time? |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | Emergency Depatures will be limited to 1 runway and will not halt work, but will limit operations to 1 haul route. |
| 38 | | | | | Question |
| | | G203 | Page 4 of 47, Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs | | Please confirm the asphalt mill and overlay quantity for Bid Item 0002 of 1,200 SY is in addtion to the mill and overlay quantities shown in Phase 1 and Phase 5 on Plan Sheet G203. |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | Confirmed |
| 39 | | | | | Question |
| | Section 01 45 00 , Part 3.11 | | | | The Contractor is to enlist the proijects Designer of Record for QA Services as a third party. Can a lump sum cost be provided to the Contractors to include in their bid in order to ensure this cost is being carried uniformly? |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | Paragraph3.11 has been stricken from the specification and is not required. |
| 40 | | | | | Question |
| | Section 31 00 00, Part 1.6.1 | | | | The specification requires the Contractor provide a Professional Geotechnical Engineer to provide inspection of excavations and soil/groundwater conditions. It requires the Professional Engineer to provide periodic instpections. All of this work will be completed at night. Please confirm that this Professional Geotech Engineer is not required to inspect all excavations. Please clarify the intent of the periodic inspections and the anticipated frequency? |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | As written in paragraph 1.6.1 - "Provide a Professional Geotechnical Engineer to perform inspections of excavations and soil/groundwater conditions throughout construction. The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for performing pre-construction and periodic site visits throughout construction to assess site conditions......." Comply with the specifications. |
| 41 | | | | | Question |
| | | | Page 17 of 47 of the Solicitation | | There is a note that indicates funds are not presently available for this project. Please clarify the anticipated funding source and schedule for these funds? |
| | | | | | Answer |
| | | | | | This is normal for all projects. At this time the Government can not predict or provide a schedule for when funds will become available. |
| 42 | | | | | Question |
| | Solicitation | | (Page 41 of 47) | | |
| Section L, Section 3, Paragraphs a. and b. | | Regarding Section L, Part II – Past Performance Information, please clarify whether the Government expects offerors to provide narrative project writeups/descriptions demonstrating relevant experience for each referenced contract, or if the Government is only requesting supporting past performance documentation such as CPARS, customer surveys, letters of recommendation, and similar evaluation materials. | | | | |
If narrative project descriptions are required, please confirm whether the three-page limitation applies to each individual project writeup/reference contract.
| | | | Answer |
| | | | Section L, Part II a. Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Five Years: Provide any information currently available (letters, metrics, and customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.), which demonstrates customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of completed product for the same or similar type contract. Etc. means you can provide narrative if you would like but not mandatory. Relevant CPARS, and other performance documentation listed in the solicitation is what we are looking for. |
| 43 | | | | Question |
| 32 13 14.14 Part 2.8.1.4, Part 2.10.2 | | | Please confirm if it is acceptable for volumetric mixer calibration and trial batches to be performed offsite using an approved QC firm and all proposed concrete material intended to be sourced for the project? |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | Confirmed. |
| 44 | | | | Question |
| 32 13 14.14 Part 2.3.2.3 | | | Please confirm if ASTM C33 gradation #467 be considered as an acceptable alternative to the #4 and #67 and the alternate #57 and # 8 stone? |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | The acceptability of this request will not evaluated at this time. Base the bids on providing gradations currently specified in the solicitation documents. Requests for Variations (RFVs) will be considered at a later date. |
| 45 | | | | Question |
| Section 01 50 00 2.2.3 | | | Section 2.2.3 indicates that we are to enclose the work area and Contractor lay-down area with an 8' high chain link fence. It is not practicle to enclose the work area with a fence. Please confirm this is not required? Also, will the lay down are be required to be fenced as it is a secure area? Please confirm if any 8' temporary fence is required on this project? |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | The work area will NOT require fencing. The laydown area will require fencing. |
| 46 | | | | Question |
| Section 01 50 00 2.2.1 and 3.3.1 | | | Section 2.2.1 indicates that we are to construct access and haul roads. Being that we were unable to view the laydown area at the pre-bid site visit please confirm that no additional haul roads will be required as there appears to be existing roads to this site. Also, Please confirm if water and electric service is available at this location? |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | Haul routes shown on G101 are located on existing roads or taxiways/runways. Water & Electricity are NOT readily available at the laydown area. Replace Laydown Area Note 3 with the following: 2. Water: Water is not availabe at the laydown area. Water will be made available to the contractor via an existing fire hydrant located along the haul route, approximately 4,000 ft from the laydown site. Contractor may provide temporary water storage tanks/trucks at the laydown site. Contractor shall provide a backflow preventor(s) on all hydrants where water is obtained. Water for filling of water trucks being used on the project site may be obtained from existing hydrants located on Taxiway D. Replace Laydown Area Note 4 with the following: 4. Electricity: Electricity is not available at the laydown area. Contractor shall provide electricity at the laydown area via contractor provided portable generator. |
| 47 | | | | Question |
| 32 13 14.14 , Part 1.5.6 | | | Could a local laboratory be used in lieu of the onsite mobile laboratory if they are able to meet the requirements of the specification and are accredited by USACE and AASHTO to provide the required tests? Several labs are located less than 10 miles of the airport. This could provide a significant cost savings to the project since this project is located within the Charleston Metro area. |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | On site lab is required for curing and testing cylinders less than 3 days old. All other testing may be accomplished at a local lab meeting the project specifications. |
| 48 | | | | Question |
| | C-010 | | Please confirm the extent of the test electrical work required for the demonstratoin of means and methods on C-010. Will the electrical contractor need to install conduit in the subgrade to demonstrate interception of conduits? Will wire need to be pulled ahead of time to simulate pullback for sawcutting and slab removal? |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | The conduit interception and cable pull back can be simulated unless conduit and cable are currently in a previous slab replacement. |
| 49 | | | | Question |
| | | Page 1 of 47, Section 13 a - Sealed Offers… & Page 42 of 47, Section L, Item 4 - Offerors shall submit proposals… | Please confirm an electronic submission of the offeror's proposal (Section L, Item 4 General Info: Offerors shall submit Proposals via DOD Safe...) is only required and that the offeror does not have to submit any original proposal documents to the address in Block 8 of the Solicitiation (SF 1442, Item 13 Additional Solicitation Requirements, a - Sealed Offfers). |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | Only one copy is required to be uploaded to DoD Safe. No requirement to mail original copy. |
| 50 | | | | Question |
| Standard Forms 1442 and 30 | | Standard Forms 1442 and 30 | The Solicitation document appears to be password-protected. We are unable to extract or edit the SF 1442 and Section K forms as well as the SF 30s to complete them for execution. Please provide unlocked versions of the documents or the applicable password so that they can be completed, executed, and submitted. |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | Save as (Microsoft Print to PDF) and it makes it Editable. You can also convert to Microsoft Word, make your edits, and save as Adobe PDF. |
| 51 | | | | Question |
| | Sheet C623 | | Please identify the spall repair locations and dimensions on Sheet C623 |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | Refer to CLIN 004 requirement on G100. |
| 52 | | | | Question |
| | | | Is there a restriction on the duration of precutting slabs? In other words, can we cut on a Monday, then remove on Thursday? |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | Refer to Procedure/Work Plan Notes 2 & 3 on G200. |
| 53 | | | | Question |
| | | FAR 52.246-21 | Please confirm whether the project includes any special warranty or maintenance period requirements beyond the standard FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction clause. |
| | | | Answer |
| | | | Refer to specifications for project-specific warranty requirements. For this specific project - note the warranty period lasts from one year from the date of final acceptance of each phase (A, B, C, …). Reference drawings for phase delineations. |
| 54 | | | | Question |
| | | Page 41, Section L, Paragraph 2.c | We noted the instruction stating to “complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in Sections I through K” and that “for Sections C-I, only submit those pages that require fill-in.” |
After reviewing the solicitation, we were unable to identify any contractor fill-ins or certifications required within Sections C-I at time of bid. Can you please confirm that there are no pages from Sections C-I required to be returned with the proposal unless specifically completed/applicable?
| | Answer |
| | No fill ins for Sections C-I |
| 55 | | Question |
| 01 45 00, Paragraph 3.11 | This paragraph appears to have been an addition to the standard guide specification specifically for this project. It then appears to have been stricken from the final submittal documents. Please confirm whether the contractor is required to enlist the project's Designer of Record for Quality Assurance Services as a third party in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 3.11. |
| | Answer |
| | Paragraph 3.11 has been stricken from the specification and does not apply. |
| 56 | | Question |
| Section L, 3.b | May offerors include project photographs within their Past Performance submission to demonstrate the relevance of referenced projects to the requirements of this solicitation? |
| | Answer |
| | Including photos is up to the offeror, although they are not typically necessary. |
| 57 | | Question |
| Section L, Paragraph 3 | Regarding Section L, Past Performance, items (viii) and (ix), will the Government consider CPARS evaluations submitted for the referenced projects as sufficient to address these requirements, or does the Government expect offerors to provide separate narrative comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions and any known performance issues? |
| | Answer |
| | CPARs reports are sufficient. |
| 58 | | Question |
| Section L, paragraph 3 | The solicitation states, "PART II - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: Limited to no more than three (3) pages per contract listed. Only references for same or similar type contracts are desired. Submit original." |
Please clarify what the requirement to "Submit original" is referencing and identify any specific documentation or format required for compliance with this requirement.
| | Answer |
| | Ignore "submit original". If using a narrative to describe past performance, limit it to three pages. |
| 59 | | Question |
| Section L, Paragraph 3.a | "Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Five Years" requests information demonstrating customer satisfaction and overall job performance. |
Please clarify whether this requirement is intended to be satisfied through the same contracts submitted under the Past Performance factor, or if the Government is requesting additional contracts or customer satisfaction information beyond those submitted for Past Performance.
Additionally, if CPARS evaluations and/or PPQs are submitted for the referenced Past Performance contracts, will those documents satisfy the customer satisfaction requirement, or is the Government expecting additional supporting documentation (e.g., recommendation letters, customer surveys, performance metrics, etc.)?
| | Answer |
| | This requirement can be met through the same contracts submitted under the Past Performance factor. The Government is not requesting additional contracts or customer satisfaction information beyond those submitted for Past Performance. |
| 60 | | Question |
| Section L, Paragraph 3 | Section L states that offerors shall provide a letter from all subcontractors performing major or critical aspects of the requirement consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor. Additionally, Section L requires offerors to provide complete information regarding contemplated teaming arrangements. |
If an offeror intends to submit past performance information for a major subcontractor, please clarify what documentation is required to demonstrate the relationship between the offeror and subcontractor. Specifically, is the required subcontractor consent letter sufficient, or does the Government also require a teaming agreement, letter of commitment, or other documentation?
| | Answer |
| | Demonstrated past performance with a major subcontractor is required for evaluation. The letter that is referenced is a letter from the subcontractor to the Government allowing discussion of any past performance (including derogatory performance) between the Government and the prime contractor. |
| 61 | | Question |
| Section L, Paragraph 3 | Section L identifies the minimum information required for each past performance reference in items (i) through (ix). Please confirm that offerors may organize and present past performance information in their own format, provided all required information is included and clearly identifiable. |
| | Answer |
| | Yes, a tailored format is acceptable as long as the required elements are included. |
| 62 | | Question |
| Section L, Paragraph 3 | Section L requires offerors to explain corrective actions taken in the past, if any, for substandard performance and current performance problems such as cost overruns, extended performance periods, or numerous warranty calls. Please confirm whether offerors with no such performance issues may satisfy this requirement with a statement indicating that no corrective actions were required and no current performance problems exist. |
| | Answer |
| | Yes, but note that a statement is only required if there are substandard past performance issues. One is not required if there are no substandard past performance issues. |
| 63 | | Question |
| | Are there any additional access requirements, considering runway intersection is in a controlled movement area? |
| | Answer |
| | Contractor personnel holding escort privledges will serve as the escorts for all other contractor personnel performing work within the designated work area at a maximum ratio of 10:1. Contractor personnel serving as escorts are required to obtain a Restricted Area Badge (RAB) prior to controlled area access. |
| 64 | | Question |
| | How does the Gov't intend to accept new pavement on a daily basis / what is the intended process? |
| | Answer |
| | Prior to the commencement of work within the runway intersection, the contractor shall submit a daily acceptance checklist template for Government approval. This checklist will serve to verify two critical criteria: (a) that the newly placed pavement meets all technical specifications and airfield lighting is fully operational, and (b) that the intersection is entirely safe for aircraft traffic. |
Reopening the intersection requires a tri-party sign-off on the checklist prior to resumption of flight operations. First, the contractor’s Quality Control (QC) representative will inspect the work and initial the checklist to certify technical compliance and safety. Second, a designated Government Representative (Quality Assurance) will sign the checklist to formally document contract execution team acceptance . Finally, Airfield Management will conduct an assessment of the site and initial to indicate operational concurrence. The completed, signed checklist will be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) as an attachment to the daily report.
| 65 | Question |
| Aside from LDs, are there any additional requirements or procedures for delayed runway reopening? |
| Answer |
| Yes. If contractor operations delay the reopening of any runway by 15 minutes or more (to include a complete failure to reopen), the contractor shall assume work will be suspended the following night. The contractor must submit a written root-cause analysis and corrective action report to the Government. If the contractor can submit the root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions satisfactory to the CO the same workday, the subsequent night suspension may be lifted. If the proposed rectification plan is deemed unacceptable by the Contracting Officer (CO), the CO reserves the right to suspend subsequent night-work authorizations until the contractor communicates and implements adequate delay-control measures. Persistent or continuous delays may result in the CO suspending all contract work and requiring a re-demonstration of the contractor's processes on the test section before resuming runway intersection operations. |
| 66 | Question |
| Are there any additional scheduling requirements considering this is a joint-use airfield? |
| Answer |
| Yes. Area B (intersection proper) work should be scheduled outside times of historically high aircraft traffic, most notibly, the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Another, albeit lesser concern, is the period between Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run and the end of Spoleto (Apr - June). Contractor proposals should be based on a plan of work that does not schedule Area B work during these aforementioned blocks of time. |
| 67 | Question |
| Should the contractor expect the airfield to close at the same hour each night and at what hour should it close? |
| Answer |
| While the exact hour of closure has yet to be determined by Airfield Management (the Gov't), the contractor should anticipate it being the same hour throughout the duration of the contract. The closures should occur between the hours of 2200 - 0000. |
