RFI-01-Answered-TP w Att Binder.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 9TH RECONNAISSANCE WING (ACC)

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

08 Dec 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

FROM: 9 CONS/PKA

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 01

1. The purpose of this memorandum is to answer the following questions submitted during the Sources Sought post on SAM.gov Notice ID FA468624XXXXXX_Paving initially posted on Oct 23, 2023. All recommendations have been taken into consideration.

Applicable recommendations and questions will be included in the updated Specifications. Updated specifications will be posted with the solicitation.

2. Recommend having past performance as an evaluation factor and not acceptable/unacceptable.

a. Past performance will be an evaluation factor. The better rated on the projects, the more points will be awarded.

3. Recommend a higher rating for self-perform work.

a. Self- performance of work will receive a higher rating. Prime contractors must do greater than or equal to 51% of work on all submitted projects for evaluation. In addition, Prime contractors must do greater than or equal to 51% of work on all TOs if awarded. NOTE: Any sub-contracted work for runway rubber removal, paint/striping, and/or utility work will NOT count against the required 51% of work by the prime. EXAMPLE: Prime contractor A completed a paving project, start to finish, at the end, Prime A subcontracts the striping work, the job is inspected and inspected. According to this evaluation, Prime A self-performed 100% of the work.

4. Will the offeror be allowed to select a lead design firm when design-build task orders are released?

a. Yes, the offeror will be allowed to select a lead design firm when design-build task orders are released. Please note, the expectation for the need of design work under this IDIQ is minimal and not an anticipated recurring need.

5. Suggest to not have an offeror name their lead design firm during Phase 1 and wait until a design-build task order has been released. This helps the offeror select a lead design firm based upon the scope of work.

a. The offeror will not be required to name their lead design firm during Phase 1 and can wait until a design-build task order has been released as to help the offeror select a lead design firm based upon the scope of work.

6. Suggest allowing the Offeror to use past performance experience from work performed on Department of Defense installations, commercial and private facilities.

a. Any type of past performance experience from work related to paving performed on Department of Defense installations, commercial and private facilities will be accepted during the evaluation.

7. Recommend a mandatory site visit scheduled by USAF. This helps the offeror better understand the site conditions and provide more competitive pricing.

a. There will be a mandatory site visit scheduled by USAF for each Task Order under this IDIQ.

8. What are the Beale AFB Area of Responsibilities? Are there other commands or facilities who can put in TO requests on this contract?

a. The Beale AFB Area of Responsibility (AOR) will be Beale AFB "proper". It will include main base, the flightline, and any area contained within the gates of Beale AFB. I will not include any satellite facilities (such as Lincoln area). No other base will be placing orders on this contract. All contract orders will come only from 9CONS Beale AFB and take place on Beale AFB.

9. For the initial (5)-year ordering period, will there be yearly notices to renew the order period? How will project wages be updated?

a. For the initial (5)-year ordering period, the awardees will be locked into the contract unless off-ramping takes place. There will not be a yearly renewal during this 5-year period. There is an opportunity for renewal at the end of the 5-year period. This renewal will last 4 years and under the same terms and conditions as the initial 5-year period. Project wages will be updated annually IAW the yearly update of the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction), formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act. See: FAR 22.403-1 Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute and 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, Wage Rate Requirements.

10. While the Government reserves the right to award projects in excess of $8M, is the contractor able to decline awards in excess of $8M? For example, the Gov wants to issue a $20M TO, can the KTR decline? What is the upper limit of "in excess of $8M"?

a. If awarded onto this IDIQ, the contractor (KTR) must participate in at least 80% RFP on TOs. Non-participation will be grounds for off-ramping. The minimum order amount on a TO will be $2,000.00 and the maximum value of any TO under this IDIQ will be $7,999,999.99. There will be no requirement to submit a proposal for a project valued over $7,999,999.99.

11. If a contractor has AVOC with another agency, will it be accepted or will new airfield training specific to this agency be required?

a. No, AVOC with another agency will not be accepted. All awarded contractors will require training IAW AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION (AFI) 13-213, AIRFIELD DRIVING and Beale AFB Supplement BEALEAFBI13-213. Both will be included in the SOW.

12. What type of drainage features might be included in this contract? Can we anticipate Valley Gutters, French Drains, or Storm Water Systems? Any effluent?

a. We do not anticipate a great need for utility work. As stated in RFI 1-02, any utility work that will be required may be subcontracted without penalty against percentage of self-perform work. There will be no effluent work.

13. As far as ditches, what type of work? Slope stabilization, or dredging?

a. Earthwork may be required, project dependent. The project manager will provide any as-builts required. For example, if a road need extended, there will be as-builts provided to match the ditch line of the original road.

14. As far as utilities, are we working on power, water, and sewer?

a. We do not anticipate a great need for utility work. As stated in RFI 1-02, any utility work that will be required may be subcontracted without penalty against percentage of self-perform work. There will be no effluent work. The possibility for utility work is included as a contingency in the event that utility lines are discovered. If there is anticipated utility work, it will be included in the TOs scope of work and the KTR will be aware before a RFP is submitted.

15. If there are any questions about this MFR contact SrA Makenna Watkins at makenna.watkisn@us.af.mil.

MAKENNA WATKINS, SRA, USAF

Contracting Specialist

Attachments:

1. Public Data-Sources Sought-Paving (23 Oct 23)

2. Transportation IDIQ - Specifications (20 Oct 23)

WATKINS.MAKENN

A.CAITLIN.1545678

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WATKINS.MAKENNA.CAITLIN.1

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Opportunity Details

Notice ID Related Notice Active/Inactive

FA468624XXXXXX_Paving Active

Notice Status Department/Ind. Agency Sub-Tier

Published DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Office

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type Updated Published Date

Sources Sought (Updated) Oct 23, 2023 10:12 PM

Date Offers Due Inactive Policy

Nov 13, 2023 04:00 PM PST 15 days after response/Contract Award Date

Inactive Date Initiative

Nov 28, 2023 None

Allow Vendors to Add/remove from Interested Vendors List

Allow Vendors to View Interested Vendors List

Yes No

Classification

Original Set Aside Product Service Code

Z2LB-REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF

HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Place of Performance

Beale AFB , CA USA

NAICS Code(s)

NAICS Code NAICS Definition

237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

This notice is issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(d) & (e). This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request.

All information contained in this RFI is preliminary and is subject to change if, and when, a solicitation is issued.

Transportation/Paving IDIQ

1Oct 27, 2023 08:39:35 PM GMT

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract.

If a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this RFI or future solicitations. This RFI seeks capabilities available in the construction contractor community and their alignment with anticipated requirements. Responses to the survey will impact our decision-making as this contract program is developed. All feedback provided will be reviewed and considered. We value your feedback and look forward to hearing from you.

Award will be made on the basis of the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) source selection methodology. The Highest Technically Rated Offeror is a source selection process that is neither a tradeoff nor Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). It focuses on prior experience in performing the same or similar work. In using the HTRO process, the Government establishes a weighted points-based spreadsheet, with a minimum technical score required yet to be determined, of objective criteria in the solicitation. Offerors self-score and provide substantiation for their scoring in their technical proposal. The Government’s technical evaluation is a review of this substantiation to validate the offeror’s self-score. Awards will be based on Best Value Continuum. Best Value is defined as the offeror with the highest Government-validated technical score. Offerors self-score against the pre-defined objective scoring criteria and deliver supporting documentation to objectively prove self-score validity.

The general scope of work for each task order (TO) shall be defined in individual task orders and may consist of multiple disciplines in general transportation construction categories. It may involve design services for all aspects of general transportation construction including construction, modifications, and renovations of existing roads, utilities, paved and unpaved structures and constructing new paved and unpaved structures. These are including but not limited to paved sidewalks, parking areas, airfields, subsequent services, and typical features that promote safe and efficient transportation (ditches, curbs and gutters, traffic signals, traffic signs, streetlights, and drainage features). The Contractor shall furnish all design, labor, equipment, material, manufactured articles, transportation, supervision, and all else necessary to accomplish the combinations of design, repair, or construction.

This basic contract SOW will be tailored to identify specific requirements at the Task Order (TO) level. SOWs or Statements of Requirements (SOR) may be used under this contract and price competition will be achieved at the TO level. Projects will be located at various locations on Beale AFB, CA and other locations that Beale is responsible for.

Note: It is very important to review the DRAFT SOW for Contractors responsibilities, failure to comply with the final version after award can lead to removal from this requirement.

The contract value is estimated to be $50M over a 9-year period. Currently, Beale AFB is seeking desired interest to propose on the requirement as well as feedback regarding the two attachments.

Please review the notice and attached documents, provide sources sought questionnaire attachment and SOW feedback. The important thing to understand it the HTRO self-scoring approach and the questionnaire. Please submit your questionnaires to the primary POC listed.

All, please submit your question in excel for 9CONS to compile and respond.

Thank you

Attachment/Links

Attachments Document File Size Access Updated Date

Transportation IDIQ - Specifications 20 Oct 23.docx

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Highest Technically Rated Offeror.docx

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Sources Sought Questionnaire.docx

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Links Display Name Updated Date

Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact

Makenna Watkins makenna.watkins@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

MSgt J. Ryan Barron john.barron.3@us.af.mil

History

Contract Opportunity Type Updated Date

Sources Sought (Original) Oct 23, 2023 10:12 PM

Interested Vendors List

3Oct 27, 2023 08:39:35 PM GMT

SPECIFICATIONS

TRANSPORTATION IDIQ

2024-2033

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

OFFICE OF THE BASE CIVIL ENGINEER

(03 OCT 23)

SPECIFICATION INDEX

DIVISION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DATED

01 11 00 Summary of Work Current Issue 02 41 00 Demolition Current Issue 31 00 00 Earthwork Current Issue

32 Exterior Improvements Current Issue 32 01 11 Airfield Rubber and Paint Removal Current Issue 32 01 13 Asphalt Surface Treatment Current Issue 32 01 16 Pavement Milling Current Issue 32 01 17 Crack Sealing HMA Pavement Current Issue 32 01 18 Grooving of Airfield Paving Current Issue 32 01 19 Joint Sealing Rigid Pavement Current Issue 32 01 29 Spall Repair Current Issue 32 11 13 Subbase Current Issue 32 11 20 Base Course for Rigid and Subbase for Flexible Paving Current Issue 32 11 23 Airfield ABC Current Issue 32 11 26 ABC for Roads Current Issue 32 11 33 PCC-Stabilized Base Course Current Issue 32 12 13 Tack & Prime Coat Current Issue 32 12 15 HMA Airfield Current Issue 32 12 16 HMA Roads Current Issue 32 12 36 Seal and Fog Coats Current Issue 32 13 13 PCC Roads and Parking Current Issue 32 13 14 PCC Airfield Current Issue

32 13 73.19 Compression Seals Current Issue 32 16 23 PCC Sidewalks Current Issue 32 17 23 Pavement Markings Current Issue 34 73 13 Mooring and Grounding Current Issue 34 73 16 Airfield Grounding Current Issue

APPENDIX DATED

APPENDIX 1 Duct Details Current Issue APPENDIX 2 Mooring Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 3 Wing wall inlet Details Current Issue APPENDIX 4 Sidewalk Curb and Gutter Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 5 Valley Gutter Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 6 Bollard Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 7 Partial Depth Repair Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 8 Full Depth Repair Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 9 Crack Repair Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 10 Field Molded Joint Seal Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 11 Compression Seal Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 12 Guardrail Detail Current Issue APPENDIX 13 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Current Issue APPENDIX 14 DoD Supp: National Manual Uniform Traffic Control

Devices Current Issue

APPENDIX 15 AF Form 103 Current Issue

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE

1 Summary 4 2 Definitions 4 3 Description of Work 5 4 Program Overview 5 5 Task Order Issuance Procedures 6 6 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements 6 7 Grading and Draining Plans 7 8 Pre-construction 7 9 Performance Period and Notices to Proceed 8

10 Codes and Standards 9 11 Working Hours and Restrictions 10 12 AF Base Entry Regulations 10 13 Airfield Controlled Area 12 14 Coordinating and Scheduling 12 15 Submittals 14 16 Government Furnished Property 14 17 Haul Route 15 18 Material Storage 15 19 Utility Services 15 20 Emergency Medical Treatment 16 21 Security 17 22 Safety and Accident Prevention 17 23 Fire Prevention and Protection 18 24 Environmental Protection 19 25 Weather Conditions 23 26 Facilities Damages 23 27 Quality Control 24 28 Laying Out Work 25 29 Excavation 25 30 Clean Up 26 31 Final Inspection 26 32 Contract Completion and Close Out 26 33 As Built Deliverables 29 34 Green Procurement 32 35 Submittal Procedures 33 36 Schedule of Material Submittals 37

SUMMARY OF WORK

(Division 01 11 00)

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.0 SUMMARY:

1.1 Description: The Transportation contract is an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Work shall be defined in individual Task Orders (TO) and may consist of multiple disciplines in general transportation construction categories. It may involve design services for all aspects of general transportation construction including construction, modifications, and renovations of existing roads, utilities, paved and unpaved structures and constructing new paved and unpaved structures. These are including but not limited to paved sidewalks, parking areas, airfields, subsequent services, and typical features that promote safe and efficient transportation (ditches, curbs and gutters, traffic signals, traffic signs, streetlights, and drainage features). The Contractor shall furnish all design, labor, equipment, material, manufactured articles, transportation, supervision, and all else necessary to accomplish the combinations of design, repair, or construction of each TO written under this Transportation IDIQ. Work will be accomplished at Beale AFB California. These TOs will be completed as required per attached specifications, referenced documents, and as shown on attached project drawings as applicable for each TO. The parent Contract will govern in the case of any conflicts with this section.

2.0 DEFINITIONS:

2.1 Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer refers to a person with the authority to enter, administer, change and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the U.S. government. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer.

2.2 Project Manager (PM): The Base Civil Engineer or authorized representative is designated as the Project Manager for the purpose of technical surveillance and evaluation of the work performed under this contract. This designation in no way authorizes anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the Government to changes in the terms of the contract.

2.3 Task Order (TO): An order placed against an established contract, which may contain the general requirements and parameters of a proposed project. Included with the TO may be a Statement of Work that defines specific technical requirements for the project. May also include information such as budget limitations, design certifications and drawings required to be prepared by the Contractor.

2.4 Statement of Work (SOW): Written descriptions documenting work required by each Government TO. May be provided by the Government or prepared by the Contractor, depending on the individual TO. Included in the SOW are the specific technical requirements for the project.

2.5 Professional Certification: The process of affixing a seal or statement to a drawing or design document to indicate that the work to which it is affixed has been performed by a person licensed as a professional, in that area of expertise, in the state of California.

2.6 Fair Opportunity Proposal Request: Product provided to the multiple award contract holders requesting a proposal and including information on how to prepare the proposal, the evaluation criteria and any order specific terms and conditions.

2.7 Location: The project sites are located at Beale AFB, California. Beale Air Force Base (BAFB) is located approximately eight (8) miles east of Marysville, CA on North Beale Road. The specific project locations are indicated in each TO.

2.8 Airfield-controlled Area: Defined as all the areas on and adjacent to airfield features, within a flightline perimeter fence, the flightline side of facilities, or as otherwise defined in specific project documents.

2.9 Contractor Mark-ups (Redlines) - Drawings that are marked and annotated to show the project as-built and as-constructed by the Contractor. They are part of the working as-built set.

2.10 As-Built Drawings - The amended "as-designed" drawings revised to show the project as the Contractor built and constructed it. The revisions from Contractor Markups and field inspection notes are transferred to the final as-built set of drawings. The final as-built drawings include modifications during construction, field requested changes, shop drawing modifications, and contractor designs.

2.11 As-Constructed Drawings - These are As-Built Drawings for Civil Works Projects. The term As Built used in these instructions is synonymous.

2.12 Working As Built: The Contractor shall maintain a set of paper drawings (Construction Set) and specifications to track changes, additions or deletions from the original design during construction. Working as-built drawings shall be marked-up and kept current on a weekly basis and shall be available on the jobsite at all times. These marked-up drawings shall be submitted to the government along with the final as-built drawings at project closeout.

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

3.1 Scope of Work: Individual task orders consisting of one or more projects shall be awarded under this IDIQ contract. The scope of each project shall include, but not be limited to, items outlined in section 1.1. Note the term demolition or remove includes haul, testing, and disposal of material off base. The Contractor shall provide and install all safety barricades, traffic control items and detour signs, and the cost of such shall be included in each individual task order. Minimum ordering for each task order is listed in the parent award. Projects may also include design work of varying levels of complexity.

4.0 PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

4.1 Minimum/Maximum Contract Amounts: The only work authorized under the Transportation IDIQ is as described in individual Task Orders (TOs). A minimum of $2,000.00 is guaranteed for the IDIQ contract awarded. Individual TOs shall have an estimated magnitude of $2,000 to $8,000,000.00. The government reserves the right to award larger task orders that will exceed $8,000,000, but not the maximum ordering amount. All orders that will exceed $8,000,000 shall have expressed written approval by the 9th Contracting Squadron designated Flight Chief. The Government makes no representation as to the number of TOs or actual amount of work to be ordered in excess of the minimum guarantees specified herein. The aggregate amount of the Transportation IDIQ, including options, shall not exceed $50,000,000.00.

4.2 Commencement of Work: No work under this contract shall commence until such a time as the Contracting Officer issues a written TO and Notice to Proceed (NTP) under the TO as described in the paragraph 1.8 “Performance Periods & Notice(s) to Proceed.” The Contracting Officer reserves the right to determine the issue date of any NTP.

4.3 Task Order Performance Period: The performance period of each task order shall be determined by the Government. If a project is phased, one or more of the phases may have a specific performance period. For instance, if a particular project scope is on a section of the airfield, the availability to perform the work may be limited to 45 calendar days for a given phase due to the scheduling of large force flying exercises. The project, complexity, phasing, amount, and coordination will dictate the TO performance period.

4.4 Contract Period of Performance: The period of performance for the multiple award task order contracts is expected to be date of award, with an initial five (5)-year ordering period followed by a single, three (4)-year option period.

4.5 FOPR Participation: The Contractor shall respond to no less than 80% of FOPRs issued at each installation, each calendar year. The Contractor is required to submit in writing a record of its participation within the first 14 calendar days of the following calendar year at time of option expiration. The record shall contain the FOPR Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID), the installation name, and the date of proposal submission. The Contractor shall provide the record to 9 CONS/PKA, Attn: PKA Construction Flight Chief or Designee. Contractors who fail to comply with the minimum 80% mandate or the reporting requirement, may be subject to removal from the program.

4.6 Performance Evaluations: At the conclusion of each TO exceeding $750,000 or at any TO termination, the PM will complete a contractor performance evaluation and input into Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The evaluation will consider all aspects of the Contractor’s performance. Performance evaluations may be completed at any time the Contractor’s performance is considered less than satisfactory. Contractors will be provided an opportunity to provide input into the evaluation. The performance evaluations may have an impact on the award of future TOs.

4.7 Project Performance: Offerors must maintain the ability to perform multiple projects at multiple bases, simultaneously, at any given time. Contractors who fail to maintain this ability may be subject to removal from the program.

5.0 TASK ORDER ISSUANCE PROCEDURES

5.1 Overview: Work under the Transportation IDIQ contract will be outlined in the Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) associated project documents. The individual TOs will be placed in a sequential numbering system, which relate back to the Contractor’s basic IDIQ contract.

TOs will be firm fixed price and clearly list the specific line items to be performed or the performance outcome. Each TO is subject to the terms and conditions of the IDIQ contract. In the event of a conflict between the TO and the IDIQ contract the contract shall take precedence.

5.2 Prime Contract: The work specified in individual TOs shall be constructed under a prime contract for each contract holder.

6.0 SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Overview: All materials required to complete the work shall be furnished by the Contractor.

Materials incorporated will conform to the requirements of the specifications for the work. New materials will be furnished and used. All materials will be manufactured, handled, and used in a workmanlike manner to ensure the completed work is according to the plan and specifications.

Notifications will be provided to the Government as to the proposed source(s) of material with all required mix designs and test reports at least 30 days in advance of use to enable the Government time to properly review and approve. All approvals will be good for a maximum of one year from submission date. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing Quality Control (QC) by a third party to objectively test, inspect, and report. Test reports required may include but are not limited to sieve analysis, material classification, plasticity limit, specific gravity, laboratory maximum density, angularity, penetration, ductility, viscosity, dynamic shear, asphalt content and gradation, flash point, tensile strength, flexural strength, compressive strength as required in the specifications.

7.0 GRADING and DRAINAGE PLANS:

7.1 Intent: The Contractor shall be responsible for developing grading and drainage plans for task orders that are awarded under the Transportation IDIQ contract. The Contractor shall submit these plans for review and approval to the government. The Government shall provide initial design plans, if available, for a task order and the Contractor shall augment and refine those plans as necessary to provide completed grading, and drainage plans that shall be used for construction. These plans shall also provide the basis for the as-built drawings required to be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure that the finish grades of new pavements match or improve upon the existing grades of replaced pavement. New finished grades or slope provisions (such as crowning a road) may be provided on project drawings. At points of integration with existing items, new pavement grades shall match the existing elevations. The Contractor shall perform all surveying as necessary to develop the plans and to execute construction. All costs for surveying and for development of the grading and drainage plans shall be incorporated in the bid price for each applicable line item.

8.0 PRE-CONSTRUCTION:

8.1 SITE VISIT: Contractors are urged to attend any site visits that may be scheduled by Base Contracting, as identified on TOs. (See Contract FAR Clauses 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work).

8.2 Prior to Plan Submittal: The Government and Contractor personnel shall conduct a site visit and scope validation meetings as necessary to understand the Government’s requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to request in writing to the Contracting Officer specific drawings or technical documents to review. All available as-builts will be provided to the Contractor. The Contractor shall field verify all provided as-builts as well as existing field conditions prior to accomplishing the plans.

8.3 Drawings: The drawings developed by the Contractor shall conform to industry standards relating to good drafting practices. All completed drawings shall clearly identify the work being performed under the task order. The use of existing drawings provided by the government will be allowed. Each new sheet shall have an approved title block and border, matching the government design drawings. Site plans shall include benchmarks, access from main roads, and surface or sub-surface drainage concepts. Utilize scale that shows building site, relation to adjacent structures, existing utilities, and additional utilities required, and other major site features. Scales for site plans shall be sufficiently large enough to clearly delineate building location, topographical, utilities, streets, roads and parking, vegetation, and other pertinent data. Hard copies shall be clearly readable.

The use of redline schematics shall not be acceptable. Submission of drawings in the incorrect scale shall result in disapproval of the submittal.

8.4 Initial Submittal: This will include, for review, final and complete drawings. All project requirements identified in the most current task order revision, and site visit minutes must be incorporated. The Contractor shall provide four (4) hard copies of drawings size ANSI C or ARCH C and four (4) electronic DVD or CD copies (Adobe Acrobat PDF) of the submittal documents. DVD’s or CD’s shall be labeled with task order number, project number, project title, and date. If submission is a resubmittal that shall be indicated as well. Contractor shall not submit the final plans until the initial submittal package has been approved by the Government. The submitted drawings shall be dated with the date of the submittal and the cover sheet shall state that it is an initial submittal. The Government shall have 14 calendar days to review and submit comments, if any, to the Contractor.

8.5 Final Submittal: For the final submittal, all drawing sheets shall be marked “FOR CONSTRUCTION”. Provide four (4) hard copies of the drawings (two (2) ANSI or ARCH D size and two (2) ANSI B or ARCH B size). Provide six (6) electronic copies in both AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat (pdf) formats of the entire submittal on CD or DVD or other approved medium. CD’s or DVD’s shall be labeled with project number, project title, contract/task order number, and date.

Contractor shall provide responses to review comments, if any, from the initial submittal package. The Contractor shall have 10 days after receipt of the Government’s review comments to submit the final submittal.

8.6 Soils Testing: Some task orders may require soils testing. Work includes testing soil a minimum of three feet below finished grade at three separate locations. Samples obtained shall be tested and information including but not limited to USCS soil classification, densities, blow counts, moisture, sample locations, sieve analysis, Atterburg limits, optimum moisture plots, direct shear tests, permeability, cone penetrometer and contaminants shall be reported. Recommendations regarding the soil tested and whether it is suitable for the proposed construction shall be included and stamped by either a Civil Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG). If soil tested is unsuitable recommended solutions shall also be provided to meet proposed construction requirements.

9.0 PERFORMANCE PERIODS & NOTICE(S) TO PROCEED:

9.1 Performance Periods: A typical TO shall have a pre-construction performance period and a construction performance period. The performance times for each project will be defined in each TO. At the beginning of a project, after bonding has been submitted and approved, the Contracting Officer shall issue a Notice to Proceed. At this time, the Contractor can perform the grading/drainage plan development segment of work (when applicable), initial material tests, obtain permits and get submittals approved.

9.2 Before a Notice to Proceed: At the beginning of the construction performance window, and if all necessary submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, then actual construction work shall begin. This period of performance for construction includes, but is not limited to, completion of project scope, all punch-list items, final clean-up, review and acceptance of all deliverables (As-built drawings, warranties, etc.). The government review time for as-built drawings and warranties is included in the performance period and specific timeframes will be listed in the TO. After as-built drawings are approved the government has 14 calendar days to return red-line drawings.

9.3 Phasing: Some projects may have to be accomplished in phases in order to maintain accessibility to facilities. For example, a road repair project may be phased so that only a section of the road is under construction at one time. A particular project will be divided into as few phases as possible as it is in the best interests of the Air Force to complete a project as quickly as possible.

The sum of the performance times in all phases of a project will determine the overall estimated quantities and performance time for the project. Unless otherwise noted, assume all aspects of one phase will have to be completed before the next phase can start. Project elements will be broken down into individual phase requirements and if each phase meets the timelines stated in the TO the contractor will not be allowed to pursue government delay costs associated with the TO phasing plan.

10.0 CODES & STANDARDS:

10.1 Applicable Codes and Standards: All design and construction must comply with the most recent versions of the following:

International Building Code (IBC) ACC Architectural and Interior Design Standards American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria Standards (UFC), with particular attention paid to:

o UFC 3-220-08fa, Geotextiles o UFC 3-250-01, Pavement Design for Roads o UFC 3-250-03, Standard Practice for Flexible Pavements o UFC 3-250-04, Standard Practice for Concrete Pavements o UFC 3-250-08fa, Standard Practice for Sealing Joints and Cracks o UFC 3-260-01, Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design o UFC 3-260-02, Pavement Design for Airfields o UFC 3-260-04, Airfield and Heliport Markings o UFC 3-260-17, Dust Control for Roads, Airfields and Adjacent Areas o UFC 3-270-01, Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Maintenance and Repair

United States Air Force Engineering Technical Letters (ETL) Public Laws (P.L.)

Executive Orders (E.O.)

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Department of Defense Instructions (DODI) Department of Defense Directives (DODD) Yuba County, State of California, and Federal standards, codes, and laws or other higher authority documents as applicable.

Solano County, State of California, and Federal Standards, codes, and laws or other higher authority documents as applicable.

State of California 2018 Standard Plans and Standard Specifications (or most current edition)

10.2 Installation and Design Standards: Each individual installation’s facilities excellence plans, design guides, and standards shall be adhered to on the installation’s respective construction projects. These are listed in each Installation Specific Specification and may be included in project descriptions for individual task orders. Any deviations from these standards shall be brought to the cognizant Contracting Officer before implementation.

10.3 Discrepancies: Any discrepancies between code or standards provisions and the contract documents shall immediately be brought to the Contracting Officer’s attention, and the more stringent requirements shall apply unless otherwise directed. Contractors shall be responsible for obtaining any copies of all items referenced in this paragraph. The most current versions of UFCs and ETLs can be found at http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php.

11.0 WORKING HOURS AND RESTRICTIONS:

11.1 Standards: Standard working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays and the day after Thanksgiving. Contractor requested deviations to this schedule will only be considered if it is in the best interest of the government as determined by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor desires to work other than 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, he/she/they must submit to the Contracting Officer a work schedule at least five (5) working days prior to the start of the requested times. The schedule shall note the activities planned, the planned hours of work, and the reason for the adjusted or additional hours so that the construction inspectors can plan the work schedule. Some TOs will require work outside of these hours which will be specified in the TO. Phasing of projects to allow for missions may also be requested and listed in the TO.

11.2 Airfields: All work on the airfield must occur after hours or when there is no flying scheduled.

The typical schedule for airfield work includes Monday - Friday 2200-0600 and weekends as negotiated with Airfield Management. The Contractor shall submit a work schedule for review/approval by Installation CES and Airfield Management at least (14) days prior to work start. The Contractor must attend a Flightline Driving course provided by Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield.

11.3 Environmental surveys: shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer, installation CES and the instillation CES Environmental staff. Seasonal wetlands areas are found throughout Beale AFB and Travis AFB which may be habitat for Federally Threatened and/or Endangered species.

To minimize potential impacts to these areas, equipment and vehicle traffic shall be restricted to existing roads or installation CES Environmental approved haul route. Temporary construction fencing and/or staking/flags may be required to clearly define vehicle and equipment routes.

12.0 AIR FORCE BASE ENTRY, REGULATIONS, & RESTRICTIONS (Non-Flight Line)

12.1 Contractor Access: Reference contract clause AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to

Air Force Installations, for details on obtaining base access passes for contractor personnel. In the event contractor personnel are not allowed access to base, contract performance period will not be extended solely for this reason. Contractor is responsible for ensuring all personnel and subcontractor’s personnel are cleared through e-verify.

12.2 Enhanced Security Measures: During elevated force protection levels there may be increased security and more restricted access to Beale AFB.

12.3 Conformance with Regulations/Directives: The Contractor shall conform to base regulations and directives pertaining to security, safety, traffic, fire and personnel clearances, insofar as they pertain to the Contractor's activities as directed by the Contracting Officer. Contractor employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as government personnel. Some of these are noted in the following paragraphs.

12.3.1 Smoking: Smoking is permitted in designated, outside smoking areas only. No smoking will be allowed within any base facility.

12.3.2 Seatbelts: The use of seatbelts by all vehicle operators and passengers is mandatory on Beale AFB and in the state of California. On Beale AFB, vehicle operators and passengers not wearing a seatbelt will be issued a traffic citation and may lose on-base driving privileges.

12.3.3 Firearms/Illegal Drugs: No firearms or illegal drugs are allowed to be brought onto Beale AFB. By accepting a vehicle pass, each person gives consent to vehicle search while it is entering, while on, or while leaving Beale AFB.

12.3.4 Cell Phones: Use of hands-free device for cell phones while driving on an AF installation is required.

12.3.5 Parking: Contractor vehicles and equipment will be parked in common parking areas or as otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

12.4 Additional Information to Reduce Delay : The following procedures and requirements for construction contractors requiring access, if followed, will assist in reducing delays in gaining access to work areas.

12.4.1 Non-commercial Vehicle Access: Contractors in non-commercial vehicles may access the base through the Wheatland Gate, Schneider Gate, Doolittle Gate, Grass Valley Gate or Vassar Lake Gate. as specified by the Contracting Officer.

12.4.2 Commercial Vehicle Access: However, all commercial vehicles and vehicles larger than pickup trucks will be required to access the base through the Wheatland Gate only; the entrance to the Wheatland Gate is located on South Beale Road approximately 4 miles from the intersection with California State Route (SR) 65.

12.4.3 Upon Arrival: Upon arrival at a gate, all vehicle occupants will be required to show identification. A pictured identification such as a driver’s license will be required. The person will be required to identify themselves and the firm they work for. This information will be verified against the approved Entry Authority List (EAL). Once verified, the person may then proceed to obtain a long-term pass at the badging office.

12.4.4 Unannounced Arrival: Personnel will not show up at the gate without prior notification for access and expect to gain access. Verbal access cannot be provided.

12.4.5 Random Searches: Each employee and vehicle may be subjected to search before entry. Each employee will be expected to comply with all directions provided by security personnel at the access gates. Failure to comply with directions provided by security personnel will result in denial of access. Before attempting access, ensure there are no weapons or other prohibited items in the vehicle as they will be confiscated if found. Further, no adverse behavior will be tolerated. Full cooperation with Security Forces is required.

12.4.6 While on Base: Once access to the base has been granted, each contractor employee will be expected to proceed to the work site and not go to other facilities except in the performance of work. Access to the flightline can only be allowed through additional authorization.

12.4.7 Gate Hours: Gate hours are subject to change at any time due to various military activities. Contractors shall be responsible for coordinating with the Contracting Officer for base access.

12.5 Unauthorized Activity: The Contractor shall inform all personnel working under their jurisdiction (including subcontractor and supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area (excluding cafeterias and restrooms near the work site, direct haul, and access routes, Contracting and Civil Engineering offices, and points of supply and storage) is prohibited.

Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons engaged in unauthorized reconnaissance of other contractor or government activity will be referred to the Contracting Officer for disposition. Infractions involving possible compromise of national security will be turned over to the FBI for disposition.

12.6 FAA Notification: Contractor shall submit FAA Form 7460-1 to the FAA for all new construction, work on the exterior of existing facilities, and all crane usage. Contractor shall follow all requirements dictated by the FAA or Beale AFB Airfield Operations personnel in response to the FAA Form 7460-1 submittal. This is not required for projects only doing interior construction work.

13.0 AIRFIELD CONTROLLED AREA RESTRICTIONS:

13.1 Airfield-controlled Area: The airfield-controlled area is defined as all the areas on and adjacent to airfield features, within a flightline perimeter fence, the flightline side of facilities, or as otherwise defined in specific project documents.

13.2 Controlled Area Escorts: The Contractor shall provide escorts with appropriate security clearance & badges required for work in controlled areas at Beale AFB. The Contractor & Subcontractor employees shall be always accompanied by an escort in the controlled area jobsites.

Line badge areas numbers required are Beale AFB: 4, 12, & 19. These escorts will be required to obtain a temporary flightline license from the respective Airfield Operations office. Radio contact with the Airfield Control Tower and Security Forces BDOC will be made before entry, monitored while in the controlled area and contacted at departure from the controlled area.

13.3 Aircraft and Emergency Vehicles: Aircraft and emergency fire department vehicles always have the right of way. Construction personnel, vehicles and equipment must yield to taxiing aircraft.

13.3.1 Working Areas: The Contractor must only use designated taxiway crossing points, unless otherwise directed. The Contractor must keep routes free of debris, while working on the airfield.

Other airfield contracts may be underway at the same time as this contract, and therefore the contractors may have to share haul routes, and work in the proximity of one another.

13.4 In-flight Emergencies: Runways must be cleared of equipment and personnel and be operationally ready within five minutes in the case of In-Flight Emergencies (IFEs) unless the runway is physically unable to accept aircraft. No contractor vehicles, equipment, or personnel shall be on or crossing any active runway, except during construction period closures as outlined above or when clearance is requested from and granted by the control tower. Approved crossing points and hard closures must be coordinated through Beale Contracting and Civil Engineering. The Contractor may be required to cease project operations on the airfield during In Flight Emergencies (IFEs) or as directed by the Installation Commander. These delays typically are for one to two hours at a time.

Every effort will be made by Base Operations, Civil Engineering, and the Contracting Office to minimize all potential delays and to inform the Contractor as early as possible of such delays so that critical work can be effectively scheduled around such events. Assume work stoppages will occur minimally.

13.5 Radios: The Contractor will be issued a handheld radio by the government to be able to communicate with the airfield control tower.

13.6 Red Lines: Unless authorized by the Contracting Officer, no contractor vehicles, equipment, or personnel shall cross the painted red security lines located at various locations on the Airfield.

Security Police are authorized to use deadly force in such breaches of security.

13.7 Driving on the Airfield: All Contractor personnel shall be briefed by Base Operations prior to being allowed to drive out onto the airfield. Assume the runway on which the Contractor is scheduled to work will be closed to normal aircraft traffic or shall have one end closed by using a displaced threshold. However, the Contractor shall clear the runway as directed by the tower for IFE’s or for other circumstances. Assume one occurrence per day on average. The Contractor will have to clear the runway as directed by the tower.

14.0 COORDINATING AND SCHEDULING:

14.1 Work Coordination: In order for the work to progress smoothly and cause minimal difficulties, it will be necessary for the Contractor, construction inspector, project engineer, and Contracting Officer to maintain close and active coordination. At all times, the Contractor shall keep the Government informed of when and what work will be accomplished. All work schedules will be coordinated with the appropriate representatives of the Contracting and Technical offices.

All work shall be accomplished in such a manner with utmost regard to Beale AFB ongoing missions and cause minimum disruption to those missions. The contractor shall attend meetings necessary to support design coordination, design review, construction activities, etc. The contractor also shall attend and support periodic meetings and/or teleconferences through the construction phase of the contract. Frequency of periodic meetings will be specified by the contracting officer. The contractor shall prepare and maintain the periodic meeting agenda report which shall include the record of new and old discussion of technical issues and a three week look ahead. Contractor shall include status for Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals (open and upcoming). The contractor shall prepare minutes for meetings attended, including teleconferences, design reviews, and distribute minutes to attendees within three (3) working days.

14.2 Uninspected Work: At least two (2) business days prior to testing or closing hidden work, the Contractor shall identify such work and notify the Contracting Officer and Project Manager when it will be accomplished. If proper inspections are not accomplished as a result of such lack of notification, the Contractor bears the risk of possibly removing completed work and re-accomplishing such uninspected work at no cost to the government.

14.3 Progress Schedule: The schedule shall be accomplished on and in accordance with the instructions pertaining to AF Form 3064 (AF3064), Contract Progress Schedule, and as specified herein or approved Contractor created scheduling instrument.