Attachment_9_-_Additional_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

ORIGINAL QUESTIONS/GOVERNMENT ANSWERS/CLARIFICATIONS:

● Section H, Para. 6.0 (Page 7) – references Section J for the applicable Wage Rate Requirements; however, Section J could not be located nor could a Wage Rate Requirement be located. This is a Contracting question.

633 CONS Response: Wage Determinations added to Section J of solicitation.

■ CLARIFICATION: The following wage determination was added; however, could not determine its applicability to this project. Please clarify.

General Decision Number: VA170001 01/06/2017 VA1 Superseded General Decision Number: VA20160001 State: Virginia Construction Type: Heavy Dredging Counties: Virginia Statewide.

633 CONS Response: Wage Determination – Heavy was added in case work classifications would apply. If not applicable, no worry.

● Section I, Clause 52.211-10 (Page 14) – requires all work complete NLT 300 calendar days after receipt of a notice to proceed.

Section 01 11 00 (Page 13), Paragraph 1.13.4.12 – potential security delays.

Section 01 11 00 (Page 23), Paragraph 1.28 – identifies the anticipated adverse weather conditions calendar days at 122.

Section H, Para. 10 (Page 8) – identifies 10 holidays.

Section H, Para. 10.1 (Page 8) – identifies two (2) potential work stoppages.

○ SUGGESTION: Therefore, based on the preceding information and taking into account weekends, potentially 50% of the 300 calendar days will be lost to non-production events. Suggest, the Government rethink the 300 calendar days and adjust to a more realistic number.

633 CES Response: The security delays and adverse weather days are included in the performance period for use as needed. However, in case of unforeseen events or site conditions, the Contractor can submit a request for no-cost time extensions.

■ CLARIFICATION: Based on the Government’s answer, we understand that the 300-calendar days includes the security and adverse weather delays in the performance period. That only leaves approximately 178 calendar days to accomplish the work requirements which includes the following:

□ Approximately 70,000 CY of topsoil stripping

□ Approximately 120,000 CY of fill material

□ More than 10,000 LF of storm drain piping to install, in wet conditions

□ More than 80 (each) storm drain structures to install, in wet conditions

□ Approximately 45,000 CY of topsoil replacement

□ Almost 90 acres to grade and seed

Therefore, we are requesting the Government re-evaluate the 300-calendar day performance period and adjust it to a more realistic performance period.

● Questions from Spec Section 33-40-00

Page 1, Paragraphs 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4 and 1.1.6 – indicates items will be paid for at the contract unit price.

However, the schedule of prices only has Item No. 0001, Maintain

Runway 08 and 26 Clear Zone Drain and Item No. 0002, Wetland Fee. Please advise.

■ CLARIFICATION: Was not addressed in previous answers.

● Plan Sheet C-104

Inset A shows an existing 24” storm drain and End walls to be removed. It also says “Existing Conduit in Pipeline.”

QUESTION: What is the “Existing Conduit in Pipeline” and what are the requirements to remove or relocate it?

633 CES Response: Existing conduit in pipeline shall remain. The Contractor shall perform demolition and in stallion of new storm pipe around this existing conduit. See Sheet C-112 and photo below of the existing conduit in the storm pipe.

■ CLARIFICATION: Does this mean that the existing conduit has to be installed THROUGH the proposed concrete pipe? Or does working “around” mean “in the vicinity of?”

● Plan Sheet C-110

Directly west of Manhole (A-4) is a note that says “Utility Offset Required.” The pipeline in question appears to be a 20” Cast-iron waterline.

QUESTION: What is the size and material type of the existing waterline to be relocated?

633 CES Response: We cannot find the “Utility Offset Required” note on sheet C-110. Please clarify.

■ CLARIFICATION – Please see attached sketch from Sheet C-110