11. Site Visit Questions and Answers.pdf

Repair Runway 14/32 Phase 3

Post Site-Visit Questions

1. Please clarify what forms and/or documents are required for the bid submission? What is the address for delivering bids or are they submitted electronically?

Answer: Please submit all proposals to me via email at joshua.brooks.14@us.af.mil

2. Are we submitting a single lump sum price for all the work items involved or will there be separate unit prices?

Answer: A Contract Line Item (CLIN) Bid Schedule was provided to you. Please use the form provided to submit separate unit prices for the suggested CLIN items. Quantities provided in the

Bid Schedule are estimates and can be bid either higher or lower.

3. Will the Government provide the necessary gate guards, flaggers, and escorts required for safety and security?

Answer: All Statement of Work items will be performed on the Runway. Contractor drivers will have to take a one -hour airfield driving course and utilize two-way radios (provided by Base

Operations) to enter and operate in the Controlled Movement Area even when the runway is officially closed. If Gate guards are required, they will be provided by the base.

4. What is the anticipated timeframe and allowable working hours for this project?

Answer: Base normal operating hours are 0730A to 430P. However, the contractor may request and be approved for other than normal hours. Note: approved hours must be noted on base access badges.

5. Where will the Contractor be able to enter/exit the Installation during construction and what is the anticipated haul route to the work site?

Answer: Enter Horsepond Road Gate and follow haul route (see attached sketch)

6. Is the Contractor responsible for providing and installing runway closure devices? If so, please specify which devices will be required (i.e., low-profile barricades, portable closed runway markers [lighted X’s], and/or taxiway closed markers) and a detailed layout of where they get installed, so the Contractor can accurately quantify them.

Answer: We anticipate the work to take 5 days or less. Low profile lighted barriers will be required at Taxiway Gulf and on southeast end of work area on Runway 14 (see locations in attached sketch)

7. Can equipment be stored on the construction site while the runway closure is in effect?

Answer: Equipment will generally have to be removed from the site each night to a nearby location just off the North Ramp.

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8. Is there a location within the Installation where the Contractor can dispose of the slurry created during the grooving operation? If not, can it be temporarily stored on-site until construction is complete?

Answer: The contractor may establish a temporary location for disposal of the slurry near the

North Ramp. At the completion of the project all spoils must be disposed of off base.

9. Just to confirm, will the new asphalt require a 30-day cure prior to final marking and grooving? Will temporary markings be required after paving is completed?

Answer: Temporary markings at half rate will be required after paving with final striping in 30 days.

10. Can the Government provide the specification for the “PG 76-22 binder FAA mix”?

Answer: All local asphalt plants have and can provide the required specifications for FAA

Bituminous Concrete pavement utilizing PG 76-22 binder. (refer to attached Airfield specifications)

11. Can the Government provide the specification for joint sealing? As a recommendation, we have used Crafco Pavement Joint Adhesive (Part No. 34524) on recent airport projects.

Answer: (refer to attached Airfield specifications)

12. Is Gilsonite-based emulsified asphalt sealer rejuvenator required on this project? It is listed on the submittal table in the SOW.

Answer: No, the reference is an error.

13. Can the Government provide the specification for “Grooving of Airfield Paving”?

Answer: UFGS -32 01 18.71 (Nov 2023)

14. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

Answer: No

15. Are there any phasing requirements?

Answer: No, this project is a complete entity as Phase 3.

16. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Answer: Yes, with the approval of the Contracting Officer.

17. Please provide bidding quantities for deteriorated base course.

Answer: we do not anticipate any deterioration in the base course. The is Phase three of this type of repair and we have not noted any degradation in previous phases.

18. Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.

Answer: Site Visit attendance list has been loaded to SAM.gov as a supporting document.

19. Is there access to water on site? If so, where is it located?

Answer: Yes, at the fill station just north of the North Ramp .

20. What is the average width for cracks that need to be sealed?

Answer: The cracks are ½ in or less

21. Is a design required for this project?

Answer: No

22. There appears to be a discrepancy on the excel bid schedule included with the proposal. On the

Division 32 tab the item for Hot Laid Bituminous Concrete PG 76-22 has a unit of measurement of SY-IN. Based on the quantity provided of 3,920 I believe the unit of measurement should be

TONS.

Answer: Correct---you should use Tons in your bids