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Questions and Answers FA480324R0040 – Demolition and Abatement

1. Will they be able to invoice to the government one time at the end of the project or will the project be invoiced to the government monthly? Monthly payments will be made.

2. Is this a bonded project? No

3. Is the Gnatt chart per building or to be shown as one project? This can be shown as one project but have a line item for each building.

4. Is this a brand-new contract? Yes

5. Does this require any payment or performance bonds? No

6. B115: Please advise if the tracks for the front bay doors which are embedded in the slab can remain. The door tracks will remain. Do not disturb the concrete slab or monitoring wells. See revised sketch for B115.

7. B1047: Please provide a weight for the hypobaric chamber and where on base it is to be moved to. Hypobaric chamber weighs approximately 48,000 lb. Note the Statement of Work has been revised to require the contractor to remove from Shaw AFB to dispose.

8. General: As it relates to SOW Item 7.a, how many inches of backfill are to be estimated in addition to the 6” top layer of topsoil. As noted in the Statement of Work, backfill to provide positive drainage to existing storm drainage system.

General questions:

1. Will the buildings be emptied or as we saw them on the site visit today? The buildings will be as seen in the site visit.

2. Will base provide water hook ups to hydrants for demo to keep dust down? Yes

3. Hours of operation for the base to execute the demo work? Generally, M-F 6 am – 6 pm.

4. Does the base maintain a landfill we can use for the C&D waste? No

5. Can you clarify exact quantities on asbestos? The expired asbestos reports contain quantities. State regulations require the reports to be no older than 3 years, thus the requirement to have them re-surveyed. We do not expect the quantities to change with the new surveys.

6. What is the thickness of the floor in the theater and other buildings? See the asbuilt drawing attachments.

7. Any information on the hyperbolic chamber as far as weight, type of floor it sits on etc. Hypobaric chamber weighs approximately 48,000 lb. Note the Statement of Work has been revised to require the contractor to remove from Shaw AFB to dispose.

8. Any underground fuel tanks or lines? No

9. Will there be a second walk thru? There will not be a second site visit.

10. Does the government require any salvaging of materials or equipment other than the specified chamber in building B1047. Contractor is encouraged to salvage as much as possible.

11. Disconnection of utilities and capping. Will the government please clarify if the base electrical and mechanical team will be responsible for all above/underground utilities 5 foot outside of building. The contractor will be responsible for utilities removal as specified in the Statement of Work.

10. Will fencing need to be install? Install fencing if required to secure the sites during demolition and prevent wind-blown debris.

11. Who is doing the monitoring for asbestos? We would need the asbestos report to issue it thru the state to receive permits. We cannot hire the air monitoring/inspector. This would need to be done thru you all to stay compliant and not run into a conflict of interest. The air monitoring may not be done by the abatement company. Follow State of South Carolina regulations.

12. Will the government please provide their intentions of the anticipated start date of the project. The anticipated start date is September 16, 2024, and has been amended to reflect this in in the solicitation’s delivery and inspect/accept section of the contract.

13. Can you increase the performance period to 210 days. Yes, solicitation amended to increase PoP to 210 days.

14. Is the asbestos survey including in 154 days or not. Yes, however the solicitation has been amended to increase the PoP to 210 days.

15. The project duration is set at 154 calendar days. In the event of an overrun, will the contractor be liable for liquidated damages? Yes, however the solicitation has been amended to increase the PoP to 210 days.

16. Is there a specific landfill or recycling center preferred by the Air Force Base (AFB) for debris disposal or is it up to our discretion? Contractor’s discretion.

17. When providing fencing, is there a requirement for a windscreen? If so, does it need to be a specific color? No specific color

18. During yesterday’s site visit, Russ mentioned that we are responsible for the asbestos surveys. However, we have already received survey reports. Could you please clarify if he meant we are responsible for asbestos and air monitoring during the demolition? See questions #5, #11, #19

19. From what I understand it's not against regulations in South Carolina for the same company to do the survey and air monitoring (and a separate company do the abatement). Could you please clarify this? The air monitoring may be done by the survey company but cannot be done by the abatement company. Follow State of South Carolina regulations.

B1413 Base Theater:

1. How do you want to address the parking lot lights once the electrical service is removed “Exist. Elec. Service for Parking Lot to be Removed During Demolition and Reset after Completion”? Where do you want it set? Contractor is to protect the service and support as required during demolition for it to remain operational (current location or nearby to avoid damage during demolition).

2. Where do you want the sidewalk cut on the side of the theater closest/under the trees. Should we stop even with the curb from the parking lot? See revised sketch for B1413 B1047 Aerospace Physiology:

1. Please provide clarification on where to end the cutting and removal of the curb for the front parking lot of the building in relation to the intersection of the road. Where do you want the saw cutting of the parking lot exit/entry from Myers St? 5 ft or 10 ft set back from the street? See revised sketch for B0147

2. Where do you want it cut on the side of the building leading into the larger over flow parking lot? See revised sketch for B0147

3. Where is the Hyperbaric chamber moving to on base? Hypobaric chamber weighs approximately 48,000 lb. Note the Statement of Work has been revised to require the contractor to remove from Shaw AFB to dispose.

4. Also confirm the contractor is not responsible for installing this equipment into another building that would require additional demolition or construction services. The Statement of Work has been revised to require the contractor to remove from Shaw AFB to dispose of chamber.

5. How much does the hyperbaric chamber weigh? Hypobaric chamber weighs approximately 48,000 lb. Note the Statement of Work has been revised to require the contractor to remove from Shaw AFB to dispose.

B115 Maintenance Hangar:

1. Can you provide the referenced attachment for building 115? Have been attached.

2. Where do you want the saw cutting of the concrete around the building? The door tracks will remain. Do not disturb the concrete slab or monitoring wells on the east side of the building. See revised sketch.

3. Is there a suggested or preferred or optimal location for waste tucks to enter load out and leave the area so as not to impact the flightline? Preferred for trucks to use the airfield gate approximately 250 ft west of B115 when accessing the site. For entering/exiting Shaw AFB, trucks must use the Contractor’s gate on east side of the base.

4. Do we need lead base paint inspections? Paint on floors in hanger looks to possibly be lead based. Follow all State of SC regulations for handling lead based paint.

5. Should the side trailer adjacent to the maintenance hangar be included in the removal? If you are referring to the small addition on the northwest corner, yes. It is a concrete block bathroom addition.

B5004 Palmetto Heights Gate House:

1. Please confirm the correct instructions for the SOW. The picture files on SAM.GOV were indicated not to be accurate, IE Bldg 5004 that show the pop up bollards are to be saw cut out and backfilled. It was stated to leave them in place. Which are the accurate instructions? Building 5004.pdf or B5004 2024-07-12.pdf. Have been attached.

2. Please confirm front entry fencing and sign is to remain along with the curbs around the perimeter of the gate building that is to be demoed. Yes, sign and fencing to remain.

3. Please confirm this project is a service contract and not a full construction contract. Also confirm a single qualified superintendent is acceptable. No QCM or special inspector required. This is a service contract. No QCM or special inspector required.

4. Depending on the schedule and the allotted time to demo, will the government consider fully shutting this gate down 1-2 days approximately for demolition. Due to safety and traffic control purposes. At least partial road closure will be allowed, full closure will be considered when schedule is submitted. Work may be required to be done over weekend.

B202 Locomotive Barn:

1. Please confirm the pit area is to be filled with gravel and not concrete. Also confirm the slab and the train tracks are to remain in place. Pit is to be filled with gravel

2. Is there a specification for the gravel to fill the pit? Use #57 stone or similar.

3. Does the water separator still work? The pit presently drains to an oil/water separator outside the building, which is still in operation.

4. Has water in pit been tested for contamination? Does it need to be pumped out and hauled off or can it be pumped out on site? No. The water may be pumped into the oil/water separator approximately 20 feet north of the building.

5. What size holes need to be core drilled in the bottom of the pit? After draining the pit, drill 4 each 6 inch diameter holes.

6. Columns are anchored in the concrete foundation, are they to be cut flush with the concrete as to not disturb the foundation? Yes, columns may be flush cut. The intent is to not disturb the railroad tracks.

7. Is the temporary building on the west side of B202 included in the demolition? No, Gov’t will remove and retain that building.