Paving_IDIQ_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

FA4427-17-R-0012 Travis AFB Paving IDIQ

Questions & Answers

6 July 2017

1. Where in the price proposal should the bid bond be placed?

A. Feel free to include it anywhere in the price section of the proposal. You can send it only electronically, paper copies are not required.

2. Section 3.0 Specific Instruction, Subsection C. requests a detailed price breakdown using 2015

RS means (Bare Cost) line items, can we use the most current RS means cost?

A: Yes, use most current RSMeans Cost

3. According to the specs the dig permit takes a max of 10 days to get and the contractor needs to just present it by prior to the meeting held on base. Does the dig permit ever take longer than 10 days to get and will the contractor ever need to walk it to the various departments to get it signed?

A: Could take longer than 10 days but contractor not expected to walk through for signature. Ktr can request to start running dig permit prior to NTP

4. Is contaminated/hazardous material anticipated and if encountered how will it be paid for?

A: Not anticipated. If encountered, considered and unforeseen site condition.

5. If high ground water is encountered how will it be paid for.

A: Not anticipated. If encountered, considered an unforeseen site condition

6. The plans only indicate a 3'wide by 23' long asphalt patch that's 3" deep. It is unclear what other work is being done per the plans. Is it being cracked sealed and slurry sealed and then restriped? What is the scope???

A: See paragraph 2.3.2 of SOW. "Ktr shall saw cut and remove HMA for full depth patch as shown in Drawing 4. Field verification with Civil Engineer PM of patch location required before saw cutting. HMA is approximately 6” thick per core taken within the patch area. Actual thickness might vary slightly. Scarify and re-compact existing top 6 inches of base course per requirements in Spec 32 11 23. Place tack coat against vertical face of existing HMA joint, between lifts, and on top of finished joint in accordance with

Spec 32 12 10. Place 2 each 3” lifts of HMA per Specification 32 12 16. HMA shall meet CALTRANS 2015 Standard Specifications." Also see drawing 4 for location and drawing 5 for existing/new pavement sections.

7. During the site visit it was stated that we are not responsible for filling areas that have already been cracked sealed. Does Travis know how much of the areas noted have already been crack sealed?

A: No, However these sealed cracks will actually will be cleaned and resealed properly.

8. Can we get access to the base to look one more time at Travis Avenue?

A: The Government will not be hosting any for site visits for this requirement

9. Is there any hazardous paint materials that exists on any of the roads we are to repair?

A: No, all paint that was previously used was IAW CALTRANS Spec.

10. Will the existing striping be require do be “removed” or can we apply new striping directly over the existing?

A: Yes, existing paint will need to be removed and re-painted.

11. Is the only area of a complete “remove and replace” of the asphalt and base course to be the

3’ -0” x 23’ -0” section as shown on Drawing 4?

A: Yes, the only area that has been identified is the area specified on drawing 4.

12. Is the existing striping thermoplastic? If not can you please identify the existing materials?

A: Yes, existing paint is thermoplastic with reflective beads.

13. Is thermoplastic type of markings desirable and/or required?

A: Yes, thermoplastic with reflective beads is desired.

14. Will any slurry or any other type of a “topcoat” or application be required after cracks are sealed?

A: yes, fog seal is required. See SOW para 1.1 and 2.3.3

15. Can you clarify if we will need to use the 2015 RS Means or the 2017 RS Means for the seed project pricing?.

A: Use the most current 2017 RS Means for seed project pricing.