Q_and_A's_from_vendors.docx

FA4608-13-R-0003, Add to/Alter Recreactional Vehicle (RV) Storage Lot Questions & Answers

1. Where will the new overhead high voltage pole will be fed from?

1a. Where is the electrical power coming from? From the overhead power line along Range road

2. Can the original survey file be provided? Sure, but we have the original Topo in the drawings

3. Does Barksdale AFB have to follow Louisiana Fire Marshall Code? If so, I wanted to call attention to the new regulation that states after 1/1/2013 all gate operator installers are to be licensed by Louisiana Fire Marshal to install or work on gate operators. We abide by federal code, not state, disregard, it just better work when the project is complete.

4. Are there known utilities on the land? None that we know of, but contractor will still be required to fill out an AF 103, digging permit prior to starting work.

5. Are there any environmental issues that the vendors should be aware of? No

6. Is there a place to dump the soil from the bio area on base? Yes

7. Reference Drawings Page 2 under CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE it states, "Coordinate and Resolve with B.A.F.B. action for work related to existing Hose Bibb/Hose Reel, existing 4 x 4 concrete pad and Equipment and...facilities as shown on the existing site prior to bidding" This hose bib and related work was removed by the government, disregard

8. Could you please clarify the role of B.A.F.B? Does the water line need to be relocated? If yes, will B.A.F.B. perform this work? OR -Is this the awarded contractor's responsibility? See #7

9. Drawings page 4 states excess soil should be disposed of offsite BUT can Excess Soil be disposed of within the B.A.F.B? Yes, we have a site close by, within a mile

10. Can we have view the PRE CONSTRUCTION sign in sheet? Sign In Sheet has been posted on FBO

11. Drawing Sheet 4 & 6 states the fence along the West Construction Limits (along concrete driveway/road) IS TO BE REMOVED & Install New; Drawing Sheet 5 states the EXITING FENCE TO REMAIN. Could you please clarify if it is removed? If it is NEW will it be a WOODEN Fence? It will remain

12. Are you aware of any underground cables, water lines, electric, gas, sewer WITHIN the construction limits? No, but ref question 4,

13. Reference Drawing Sheet 8; Detail 5 Section A-A - please clarify what the dimension lines highlight? I believe we are missing a reference picture. See Section A-A on the left of detail 5, it provides dimensions.

14. Reference Drawing Sheet 8; Detail 4 - Is this detail "not used" or is it missing from the uploaded drawings? Reference sheet 9, contractor to submit, for approval, the type of gate that they propose to utilize.

15. Reference Drawing Sheet 9 : Gate Detail: Will the gates be chain link (standard galvanized or PVC coated) or wooden? Gates shall be structural steel tubing with chain link mesh. See section VII, 705 of the LADOTD Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, and also section 1010, Fence and Guard Rail, No aluminum ties will be used.

16. Will the prepared subsurface require TESTING prior to installing the gravel? If yes, what is our required test standard? Would "proof-rolling" be sufficient? If not, who will pay for the testing? Proof rolling will be sufficient, please ensure that it is tight prior to placing geogrid material. Geogrid material will be placed so as to minimize any wrinkling of the material.

17. Will the installed gravel require compaction? If yes, what are the testing requirements? The Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (LSSRB), 2006 Edition, shall apply for construction and materials as applicable to this project.

18. Could you please detail a required erosion control plan? Will B.A.F.B. supply a SWPP Plan? No SWPP is required for this project

19. Can you verify that the wood poles on ground acting as parking stops and the existing fence along the East Edge will be REMOVED & disposed of by B.A.F.B .? BAFB will remove the poles.

20. Can you clarify what strength type of concrete you will require in the concrete driveway? 3000 psi will be adequate with a 10’ joint layout