Questions_and_Answers-Set_2-0003.pdf

Questions & Answers

• 87th CONTRACTING SQUADRON •

• Airfield Concrete Set 2 Questions •

• FA4484-13-R-0010 •

1. Q: Is there a set of drawings for the Airfield Concrete requirement on the website?

A: No, there is not a set of drawings for the Airfield Concrete requirement on the website.

2. Q: What type of joint sealant and spall repair products are specified for the Airfield Concrete requirement?

A: Reference C1 – Specification 02760, Field Molded Sealants for Sealing Joints in Rigid Pavements and Specification 03310, Concrete Work.

3. Q: What is the existing thickness of concrete to expect for demolition?

A: The existing thickness of the concrete for demolition is expected to be between 8” and 20”.

4. Q: What is the existing reinforcement in the slabs?

A: There is no rebar in the existing slabs.

5. Q: What are the existing dowel sizes?

A: The existing dowel size is unknown.

6. Q: Will doweling and joint detail drawings be provided?

A: No, doweling and joint detail drawings will not be provided.

7. Q: Is testing required for the ground rods associated with the tie-down anchors?

A: No, testing is not required for the ground rods associated with the tie-down anchors.

8. Q: What are the as-built quantities from the past contract?

A: The as-built quantities from the past are expected to have been 100 - 200 slabs each year for the past two years.

9. Q: Is there any concern with the sub-base getting wet after a slab is demolished?

A: Reference C1 – Specification 02226, Trenching, Backfilling, and Compacting.

10. Q: Do we need to protect the sub-base from rain if we cannot pour the new slab?

A: Reference C1 – Specification 02226.

11. Q: When pouring multiple adjacent slabs will a special pouring sequence be required?

A: Reference C1 – Airfield Specification. The successful offeror shall meet the requirements as specified. There is no specification on pouring sequence.

12. Q: Is the striping quantity reflective of just replacing stripes removed with slabs or is there a possibility that we could be asked to restripe an entire area?

A: No, the striping quantity is not reflective of just replacing stripes removed with slabs. Yes, there a possibility that an order would be placed to restripe an entire area.

13. Q: Please review the specification for airfield lighting L852 A, B, C, E and L861T with all required accessories. See page 107 thru 114 in the specification. We are not sure which fixture may be required so am I to provide (25) of each type of fixture listed for a net quantity of 125 fixtures? If not how am I to determine quantity required per fixture for a net quantity of 25 fixtures? Can you provide any drawing detail showing required accessories for the airfield lighting lights? All I see on the bid schedule is (25) base cans.

A: In bid item 10, the contractor should provide the unit price for the can from the five systems in the specification, for a total of 25 cans.

14. Q: Please advise if there any bid bond requirement for this project?

A: Yes, a bid bond is required for this project.

15. Q: The duration of the contract is specified as 360 days. However, the bid form refers to the project up to June 2015. Please advise as to how the Liquidated damages $505.83 is applicable as specified in clause 52.211-12 of the bid document.

A: The 360 days should be 365; which will be based upon contract award date. Therefore; the date of Jun 2015 is subject to change after options have been exercised through the use of FAR 52.217- 9; Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Liquidated damages shall be applied if the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the resultant contract or delivery order. The contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $505.83 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

16. Q: Will the contract be awarded on the basis of the base bid amount?

A: In accordance with Section M, Basis for Contract Award, this is a competitive best value source selection in which competing offerors' past performance history will be evaluated on a basis significantly more important than price considerations.

17. Q: Solicitation notice item 12. A specifies that the contractor does not have to furnish any performance and payment bond. However, the item 18 of the same solicitation notice specifies that the offer agrees to provide any required performance and payment bond.

A: The offeror will have to furnish any required performance and payment bonds, 10 days after award.

18. Q: This is posted as a SDVOSB Set Aside. The DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes the Center for Veteran Enterprise (CVE) as the ONLY qualified verifying/certifying agency. This has been expressed with the signing of the Veterans First Act of 2004 by President

Bush and again signed in 2012 by President Obama. This verification process is very demanding, extensive, and thorough. It was created in this manner to eliminate the Self-Certifying ability permitted in ORCA, SAM, & US SBA and to expose/eliminate the fraudulent companies that claim a title that they did not earn nor deserve. Will ONLY CVE Verified SDVOSB's (All CVE Verified SDVOSB's can be searched/viewed at Vetbiz.gov) be eligible for Award of this Solicitation?

A: Clarification of Question 2, Dated 18 April 2013. Successful offer shall be a SDVOSB as verified through System for Award Management the official U.S. Government system.

19. Q: We are preparing to submit a proposal for the airfield concrete repairs RFP FA4484-13-R- 0010 and I wanted to confirm if email submission will be acceptable since this is not a public bid opening? If email is not acceptable can you please clarify the exact location and procedure for hand delivering bid packages since base access is restricted/timely?

A: Yes, electronic mail submissions are acceptable in accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Packages may also be submitted via mail to the “Issued By” office as detailed in block 7 of the Standard Form 1442.