Updated Contractor QA (Answered and Signed).pdf

Demo Mini-Mute Sites Contractor Q&A

1. Could you please provide the physical address or GPS coordinates for both the Olanta Site and the Kingstree Site? Olanta: 2723 West Palmetto St. Florence, SC 29501. Kingstree: 1640 Old Gapway Rd. Salters, SC 29590.

2. The Statement of Work references "provided drawings." Are drawings available for either site, and if so, can they be provided/ Are any drawings, utility records, aerial photographs, or other site documentation available depicting existing site conditions and underground infrastructure at either location? Please see attachment.

3. Will a site visit be scheduled for offerors prior to quote submission? If not, are current photos of both sites available? No pictures are available at this time.

4. Can the period of performance be extended after award once material/equipment lead times are confirmed, given current market conditions for equipment needed on this project? No

5. Are soil boring reports available for either site? No

6. Is there a bulk water fill, such as a hydrant or water source, we can pump from for grading and hydroseeding operations in close proximity to either site? No, contractor will need to find a water source offsite.

7. Please confirm whether asbestos or lead is present on this project, and if so, provide the relevant documentation. No asbestos or lead present on this project.

8. Is this project tax exempt? Yes

9. When do you anticipate on-site work starting? Upon receipt of Bonds

10. Are third party inspections required? CE inspectors will perform final inspection.

11. Is permitting required, and if so, has the government already obtained any of the required permits? Yes permitting is required. No the government has not obtained them, this will be the responsibility of the contractor.

12. Please confirm whether landscaping restoration quantities (topsoil, seeding, and fertilizer) listed in the SOW are firm or approximate. Firm

13. Please provide staking data points for the project.

14. Are red, yellow, and blue tops required? There are only electric utilities running to this site and the contractors should not have any problem finding it as the connection point is raised up on the meter section shown in the drawings attached. From there they can just follow the line back to the point of demarcation.

15. Access details and site hours Site is off base. No special access requirements needed.

16. Will pictures be provided of each site location of each line item being requested for construction? No pictures are available at this time.

17. SOW states contractor must verify dimensions, page 1 of 6 of SOW, will there be site visits? If not will Customer provide following:

A. What is the demission's of the area required to be excavated on each site location to include dig-depth? Exact dimensions aren’t known. Please use the values provided in the SOW.

B. SOW states contractor must verify dimensions, Are the areas that are going to be excavated more than 5000 sq ft each? No.

C. What is the Approximate construction acreage of each site being worked on? I’m not sure exactly what is being asked of here.

18. Will any additional quintinites of excavated material or demo be compensated if over the specified items in SOW. If there is an unforeseen condition then it will need to be submitted in an RFI to be reviewed by the government before any decisions can be made.

19. Are there any OU (Operable Units) that have been identified by Shaw AFB or the EPA located on either site? No

20. Is non-hazmat excavated dirt for disposal allowed to be disposed of at private location rather than ticketed Land fields as stated in 1.8C. ? This can be discussed after award, but there will need to be documentation from all parties agree to any such arrangement.

21. If there are OH designated points or Hazmat material at sites known or unknow by

Shaw AFB or EPA will adjusted invoices be allowed for the Hazmat disposal tickets and increased distances traveled to special dump sites if material is encountered?

If there is an unforeseen condition then it will need to be submitted in an RFI to be reviewed by the government before any decisions can be made.

22. CLIN 0001 and 0002 states All existing structures at Olanta/Kingstree be demo, please provide site pictures of all structures. No pictures are available at this time.

23. Could the Government provide the approximate height, construction type, and foundation dimensions of the existing lightning towers scheduled for demolition at each site? Please see attached document labeled SITESTANDARDSDRAWING10 120129E1 (1)

24. Is removal of the underground electrical service, ground rods, and ground ring required in their entirety, or may these items be abandoned in place where appropriate? Complete removal is required. Abandoned in place is not acceptable at either site.

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