Attachment 13 REV 2 Completed Questions and Answers.pdf

Internal Q/A- Demo Bldg. 13022

1. Question: Does the base have fill dirt available? If so where (proximity to the site)? Or do we have to purchase fill dirt on our own?

Answer: Yes, there is a borrow pit on base, near the intersection of California Blvd and Utah

Ave. Use of the borrow pit will be coordinated with the PM, David Rutledge.

2. Question: What are the basement size and specs - it wasn’t accessible because of standing water?

Answer: The basement is approximately 18’ x 20’ x X’ deep; see attached 10MB scanned drawing for additional information.

3. Question: Is there a bid bond required?

Answer:

4. Question: Where is the nearest dump site for debris? What is the nearest dump site for all concrete?

Answer: The nearest available landfill is in Santa Maria, CA. Contractor is responsible to coordinate/determine best disposal of concrete debris.

5. Question: The surveys that were included are from 1999 and 2009, are there more recent surveys available?

Answer: The surveys provided are the most current surveys available.

6. Question: What will be the required recycling method for everything of value within the building including plywood, wood flooring, lighting, and doors? Does everything have to go to DRMO?

Answer: The contractor will be responsible to determine the best disposition of building materials.

7. Question: Does the Base/Air Force have a spec or regulation on how they want the Lead and

Asbestos handled?

Answer: Contractor shall be certified to handle asbestos and lead based paint abatement in the state of California. Demolition efforts require permits. Asbestos abatement and demolition activities are permitted processes; contractor shall be responsible for all permitting. All asbestos disturbance, abatement, and demolition work orders, work clearances, and projects must be reviewed by 30 CES/CEIEC. These processes are regulated by 40 CFR 61 the National

Emission Standards for Hazardous Materials (NESHAP) and the Santa Barbara Air Pollution

Control District (SBAPCD). Other regulations that affect projects are OSHA and Cal-OSHA asbestos standards in 29 CFR Parts 1910, 8 CCR, 29 CFR 1926, and 40 CFR 763 for asbestos materials in schools and banned asbestos materials. Under NESHAP and SBAPCD, prior to commencement of a renovation or demolition project, the area shall thoroughly be inspected for the presence of asbestos. Also prior to project start, all regulatory notifications and abatement plans must be reviewed by 30 CES/CEIEC. You must also provide 30 CES/CEIEC a copy of the approved SBAPCD Notification for Renovation and Demolition form ENF-28.

All additional requirements and notifications will be completed by the contractor. For the lead removal the contractor is required to notify OSHA 24 prior to the start of the project.

Coordinate all abatement with 30 CES/CEIEC.

8. Question: Will the Base perform the Electrical/Gas/water shut off and disconnect? Is there a lead time to request this?

Answer: Contractor is responsible for all electrical/gas/water shutoffs and disconnects.

Contractor shall submit an AF Form 103 Dig Permit to locate utilities. All work on water and sewer lines needs to be coordinated with American Water, 805.734.0043. POC and phone number to be provided upon award.

9. Question: Will the base extract the standing water in the basement prior to the demo of the building?

Answer: Contractor shall be responsible to remove all water in basement prior to demolition of the facility.

10. Question: Will the Base provide a point of connect for water for the contractor?

Answer: POC for point of connect for water (for demolition activities) is American Water, 805.734.0043.

11. Question: Is there a spec on the Hydro seeding?

Answer: Please reference Attachment 14 Basic Seed Mix

12. Question: Is there a spec on soil import if needed to fill the basement and any voids that are a result of the demolition?

Answer: Contractor will be allowed to use on base borrow pit for fill. Fill shall be compacted to

85% compaction typical in all unpaved areas. The top 6” of fill shall be topsoil with applied, base approved hydroseed.

13. Question: Are we required to use American Water to disconnect their services? If so, will there be a charge back to the contractor for this work?

Answer: POC for disconnection of water services shall be coordinated with American Water, 805.734.0043.

14. Question: The drawing provided is not clear. Can you please provide us with the total square footage of the building? Or a clear copy of the drawing?

Answer: Larger format pdf (10M) is attached for use by all contractors.

15. Question: Please provide us with the Complete Asbestos Survey for this building

Answer: The surveys provided are the most current and complete surveys available.

16. Question: Are the Power Lines owned by the Base or a 3rd Party? If 3rd party owner, are we required to use them for the disconnect?

Answer: Vandenberg AFB owns all power lines on base. All work on power lines needs to be coordinated using the AF Form 103, base permit.

17. Question: Will the power to the building be disconnected by the base before contract is awarded?

Answer: Contractor is responsible to disconnect all utilities for this effort. All work on power lines needs to be coordinated using the AF Form 103, base permit.

18. Question: Who will supply the water during the one year warranty on reseeded area?

Answer: Vandenberg AFB will provide the water during this warranty period.

19. Question: The government released the seed mix lists on May 11th. Can you confirm that we may use any of the seed mixes outlined in the attachment?

Answer: The contractor may use any of the seed mixes listed in Attachment 14 Basic Seed Mix

20. Question: “Is the demo permit expected to be pulled through Vandenberg AFB or through the

City of Lompoc?”

Answer: No “demo permit” is needed to be processed through Vandenberg Space Force Base or the City of Lompoc. Paragraph 6.0 in the PWS mentions “permits” but demolition permit is not a required permit for this work unless the contractor is referring to asbestos certification which is needed to show the workers doing such work are in compliance or the contractor is referring to specification 1-57-20/paragraph 3.7.1.d which requires the contractor to submit their Asbestos

Work Plan to 30 CES/CEIE for approval. Asbestos work processes are regulated by 40 CFR 61 the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Materials (NESHAP) and the Santa Barbara Air

Pollution Control District (SBAPCD). Other regulations that affect projects are OSHA and Cal-

OSHA asbestos standards in 29 CFR Parts 1910, 8 CCR, 29 CFR 1926, and 40 CFR 763 for asbestos materials in schools and banned asbestos. Under NESHAP and SBAPCD, prior to commencement of a renovation or demolition project, the area shall thoroughly be inspected for the presence of asbestos. Also prior to project start, all regulatory notifications and abatement plans must be reviewed by 30 CES/CEIE. Contractor must also provide 30 CES/CEIE a copy of the approved SBAPCD Notification for Renovation and Demolition form ENF-28.