Atch_8_-_QUESTIONS_&_ANSWERS.doc

Attachment 8 to

FA466418R0002

FA466418B0002 – Install Barricades for EOD

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

31 August 2018

1. QUESTION: Please provide location of the nearest water source for the Contractor to use during construction.

ANSWER: A fire hydrant approximately 900 feet North on Munitions Road is the location of the nearest water source for the Contractor to use during construction.

2. QUESTION: Are there any grounding requirements for the new EOD Proficiency Range, Area Pad or the Bulk Explosive Area Holding Pad?

ANSWER: There is no grounding requirements for the new EOD Proficiency Range, Area Pad or the Bulk Explosive Area Holding Pad.

3. QUESTION: Are there any design drawings/calculations required for submittal by the Contractor and approval by the Government prior to construction of the vertical interlocking panels?

ANSWER: There is no design drawings/calculations required for submittal by the Contractor and approval by the Government prior to construction of the vertical interlocking panels.

4. QUESTION: Please confirm that all cost associated with the testing & inspection of the earthwork, concrete, welding, etc., shall be included in the Contractors cost proposal?

ANSWER: Confirmed that all cost associated with the testing & inspection of the earthwork, concrete, welding, etc., shall be included in the Contractors cost proposal.

5. QUESTION: Verify that the required SACON concrete must be poured by, not just brokered/outsourced by, one of the US Army Corps of Engineers licensed companies to provide this trademarked material. Please be specific in that gray-market/non-specification/outsourced material is or is not acceptable.

ANSWER: Comply with SACON specification, attachment 3, page 64.

6. QUESTION: Verify that an Explosive Ordnance Disposal range ‘sweep’ of the existing range is not required and that the removal of any existing UXB is outside of the responsibility of this contract.

ANSWER: An Explosive Ordnance Disposal range ‘sweep’ of the existing range is not required and that the removal of any existing UXB is outside of the responsibility of this contract.

7. QUESTION: Reference Attachment 3 “Drawings” page 6 and the Concrete Footing for the SACON panels. What does the indication “(notional)” mean?

ANSWER: “Notional” indicates that the profile/shape of the individual panels that vertically stack against each other is not dictated as long the thickness, height, and ability to create the enclosed area as shown in the specs meet the specification. The 20 foot by 20 foot interior is a requirement. The entrance ways width is not critical other than to provide easy access, possibly a pickup truck to back into.

8. QUESTION: Verify that engineer wet stamped shop drawings are not required.

ANSWER: Shop drawings are not required to be wet stamped.

9. QUESTION: Verify that a California Contractors license is not required. If required, indicate what classification of license is required.

ANSWER: Comply with General specification 01010 section 1.4.

10. QUESTION: Verify that there is no mechanical attachment of the SACON panels either to themselves and/or to the concrete footing and that the SACON panel interlocking method panel-to-panel shown on Attachment 3 “Drawings” page 3 is left to the option of the contractor.

ANSWER: Contractor shall install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

(Amendment 0002, 31 August 2018)