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| Attachment_01_PWS_Demo_Facs_Phase_II_Rev_1_16Jan2019.pdf | ||
| RFQ_Amendment_2.pdf | ||
| Attachment_02_APPENDIX_A_Phase_II_rev_1_16_Jan_19.pdf | ||
| Attachment_06_As-Builts_for_Available_Facilities.pdf | ||
| Attachment_07_Asbestos_Reports.pdf | ||
| Demo_Phase_II_Site_Visit_Sign-In_Sheet.pdf | ||
| Combo_-_Demo_Phase_2_-_Amendment_1.pdf | ||
| Attachment_01_PWS_Demo_Facs_Phase_II_rev_18Dec18.pdf | ||
| Attachment_04_-_Wage_Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment_02_Appendix_A_Phase_II_-_Aerial_Map_and_Photos.pdf | ||
| Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_-_Demo_Phase_2.pdf | ||
| Attachment_03_-_Emergency_Final_Order_OGC_No._18-1335_6Dec2018.pdf | ||
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| Pre Proposal Inquiry Form | Solicitation No: FA481919C7002 |
| Contracting Officer Name: 2nd Lt. Jillian Kennedy | Demolition of Facilities Phase 2, Tyndall AFB Florida |
| Contract Administrator Name: SrA James Sears | Quote Due Date 24 January 2019 |
Email: 325CONS.Construction@us.af.mil
| Question No. | Reference (Sect/Para/Page) | Question | Government Response |
| 1 | Pre-Site Visit Inquiry | Was there a phase 1 and what did it consist of? Was there an incumbent contractor? | Phase 1 was not solicited by the 325th Contracting Squadron. The phase 2 is a title for internal tracking |
| 2 | Pre-Site Visit Inquiry | What Set-Aside is applicable? | This requirement is being solicited as a Woman-Owned Small Business set-aside. Only companies that are registered as a WOSB in SAM will be considered for award |
| 3 | Pre-Site Visit Inquiry | Are there pictures/plans for this project? | See Appendix A, which was attachment 2 of the soliciation package |
| 4 | Pre-Site Visit Inquiry | Is the site visit mandatory? | Attending the site visit is not mandatory to submit a quote for this requirement |
| 5 | Pre-Site Visit Inquiry | Due to the emergency demolition, is a state liscense required for demolition efforts? | Yes |
| 6 | Pre-Site Visit Inquiry | Does the scrap metal recycling program in effect allow the contractor awarded the project to profit, or does the AFB keep the recycling money? | The government keeps the metal recycle money. |
| 7 | Pre-Site Visit Inquiry | What is the magnitude of construction range, if there is one? | This requirement is a service and as such a magnitude will not be posted |
| 8 | Pre-Site Visit Inquiry | Will building blueprints be made available? | 325 CE will provide what they have if requested. |
| 9 | Pre-Site Visit Inquiry | Does the contractor that holds the contract have to have a license, or will the license of the subcontractor suffice? | Subcontractor license will work if valid for Florida |
| 10 | Site Visit Inquiry | Is a bid bond required? If so, will it be for 20% of the estimated value, as typical? | Bid Bonds are NOT required, however Performance and Payment Bonds are required. See RFQ Amendment 2. |
| 11 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will a P&P Bond required upon award? | Yes. See RFQ Amendment 2. |
| 12 | Site Visit Inquiry | If all debris removal is to be treated as Class 1, shouldn't the recycling requirement be null and void? Per FDEP if we do not provide a survey or proof of abatement completion all materials including metals must be disposed of at a Class 1 landfill. | Environmental - The following facilities should be treated as Class 1 or tested by the contractor to have cleared 111, 113, 138, 186, 425, 449, 450, 559. The entire facility would be sent to class one landfill with no recycling unless tested and certified clean. The metal from all other facilities will be seperated and recycled. All other facilities can be treated as normal construction debris Class 4 landfill |
| 13 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will manifest logs be required for each disposal load from the Class 1 landfill? | Yes |
| 14 | Site Visit Inquiry | What documentation will be required by Tyndall for verification that all materials are disposed of at a Class 1 facility? | The copy of the Landfill Permit for class 1 materials and a shipping manifest showing material was dumped at that site. |
| 15 | Site Visit Inquiry | Please provide accurate drawings/photos identifying the limits of demolition for each facility. | 325 CE working layout diagrams |
| 16 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will the tires at Bldg 559 be part of the disposal scope? | No, facility manager will remove them |
| 17 | Site Visit Inquiry | Building 499, are the tanks to be removed and, if so, are they empty? If not, can the quantity of fuels be verified before the bid date? | This building is removed from the requirement |
| 18 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will all buildings that are demolished require clean fill material to be hauled in to fill any voids from foundations and if so what will the requirements be for any new fill materials hauled on-site? | Environmental -The source of backfill shall be natural or virgin material (other than the operation of a borrow pit facility) and shall be in an area which has not previously been used for commercial or industrial activities. One soil sample will be collected from the borrow source and analyzed for the following parameters: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) per Method 8260, Semi-volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) [Base/Neutrals (e.g., PAHs, Pesticides, PCBs) and Acid Extractables (e.g., Phenols)] per Methods 8270/8081/8082, RCRA metals by Method 6020, Petroleum Residual Organics (by FL-PRO), Analytical results will be compared to the FDEP residential Soil Cleanup Target Levels to determine acceptability of the proposed material as clean fill. |
| 19 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will any of the existing Hazmat materials inside the buildings be removed by TAFB personnel or will this be part of our scope to dispose of? | Environmental - Contractor will be responsible for removing the HAZMAT materials from the unsafe facilities and stage it on site for the governent to dispose of at a later date |
| 20 | Site Visit Inquiry | Do all sites require archaelogical monitoring or only certain locations? | Environmental - ALL Sites - Based on the lack of archaeological survey in the Area pf Potential Effect, the tribes requested that archaeological monitoring be performed during the removal of the building foundations. |
| 21 | Site Visit Inquiry | How will TAFB require any existing utilities (water, fire, electrical, storm, sewer) that are encountered within the demolition limits of construction to be addressed? | Prior to start - Contractor will be responsible for dig permits and utility disconnect scheduling through the providers (GCEC, Alutiiq, TECO, Comms) the dig permit (FM-103) has all the requirements. Utilities are Water, Gas, Electric, Communications and Private utilities like cable where applicable. **NOTE: Utilities should be disconnected and capped as close to the main trunk as possible. |
| 22 | Site Visit Inquiry | If any existing utilities are located within the limits of demolition will we be required to re-route and/or reconnect to other areas within the viscinity and if so please advise on these locations and the proposed new connection requirements. | Main lines that run under the foundation and do not tie into the facility will be protected and remain in place (stormwater/sewer/water main trunk lines). These lines will be identified during the pre-demolition meeting done before each building is started. |
| 23 | Site Visit Inquiry | What documentation other than the AF Form 103 will be required on-base prior to beginning demolition (i.e. FDEP notifications 10 day or 1 day, Dig permits, etc…) | FDEP 10 day notification for any buildings, if just the slab is there 10 day notification not required. If the contractor plans to use any hazmat they will need to track it on IMT81/82/83 forms. |
| 24 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will certified payroll be required on this project? | YES. Wage Requirements (Construction) is included in this requirement. |
| 25 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will the Period of performance start date begin upon contract award or once the AF Form 103 and other items for all buildings are completed? | PoP will start 21 days after the award. From Award date to PoP start date the Ktr is expected to be working mobilization tasks (i.e Security Badging paper work, bonds, insurance, finalized phasing schedule, FDEP notification, routing the AF 103 etc.) |
| 26 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will invoicing by allowed by building # as they are completed or will all work be required to be completed before invoicing can commence? | Invoice by building, each building will require a SF1354 to consider work completed.. |
| 27 | Site Visit Inquiry | Are there liquidated damages associated with this project? | Yes please see RFQ Amendment 2 |
| 28 | Site Visit Inquiry | Please advise on the gate access procedures and estimated security check times associated with accessing the base for dump trucks that will be hauling off debris. | All contractor vehicles(dump trucks) will enter through the commercial gate. The clearance time veries from 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on deliveries. Recommend all drivers complete an application for base ID Card to help expidite the process. |
| 29 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will we have access to utilize on-site water for "wet demolition" or will we be required to furnish our own water trucks? | Most locations have a Fire Hydrant available. To use the hydrant the contractor will need a fire hose, backflow preventer and valve to turn line off/on after backflow preventer. If water is not available contractor will need to provide water. |
| 30 | Site Visit Inquiry | Can the Government provide the names and contact of any base service contract providers, if any? | Yes, they are all listed on the base dig permit FM-103. |
| 31 | Site Visit Inquiry | Can the Government provide as-built drawings, engineering drawings, utility layouts, and a formal Scope of Work for each building scheduled for demo, including the limits of demolition with all inclusions/exclusions? | 325 CE will provide prints and spec that are on file for facilities. Some facilities do not have detailed drawings. GEO map utility layouts will be provided per facility. The dig permit will also identify all lines within the work perimeters. |
| 32 | Site Visit Inquiry | Will structural engineering drawings be required for the buildings scheduled for partial demo while the Government retrieves items within the buildings? | No, contractor to remove any HAZMAT or equipment identified at predemolition meeting and stage on site for government to remove/dispose of at later date. |
| 33 | SOW Document | The due date (1/21/19) is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is a federal holiday as per the solicitation documents. Does that affect the submission of proposals in any way? | Quote due date has changed please refer to RFQ Amendment 2 |
| 34 | SOW Document | In the first full paragraph on page 7 of the amended document (Combo_-_Demo_Phase_2_-_Amendment_1), it states, “Offerors shall submit quotes electronically in PDF format via email to Lt Jillian Kennedy at 325CONS.Construction@us.af.mil or deliver electronic media stored on a CD/DVD.” Does the email server to which we will be submitting our documents have a limit for the size of attachments? | The submission has limited pages and the files will be adequate for the email server, If concerned you can also hand deliver a CD to our office in B837. Please refer to RFQ Amendment 2 |
| 35 | SOW Document | Regarding the electronic submission: The last full paragraph on page 6 of the document states that the technical description is to be no more than 5 pages, front and back. Since submissions are to be electronic pdf, does that mean that technical descriptions may be up to 10 pages? | See RFQ Amendment 2 |
| 36 | SOW Document | Will a staging/laydown area be designated and provided to the Contractor? | YES, per site if requested |
| 37 | SOW Document | Is there any requirement for a QC Manager on the work program? | Supervisor and Safety Rep at a minimum |
| 38 | SOW Document | There were a lot of standing and fallen light poles around the facilities. Some of the poles are in between buildingsnot being demo'ed. Since this is not specified which poles should be removed, can the number of lighting poles to be demolished be provided? | GCEC - Light Poles should not be included in the demolition. GCEC owns the telephone/lighting poles. Poles that are on the ground will be identified and moved by GCEC. |
| 39 | SOW Document | Methods of slab removal & fill material - at B165 it was mentioned that the slab should be saw cut, and fill material should be gravel. This differs from the PWS. Please advise. | 325 Recommends saw cut the concrete to leave a side walk entry to the rear entrance door from the parking area. The conrete section removed should be back filled with select fill and compacted to match surrounding area. |
| 40 | SOW Document | It was discussed that we will need to provide site access to the USG during demolition to retreive certain items. To what extent will temporary building shoring be required for government personnel access? Will structural engineered drawings be a requirement? | No, contractor to remove any HAZMAT or equipment identified at pre demolition meeting and stage on site for government to remove/dispose of at later date in facilities that are unsafe to enter as is. All material not identified by the GOV will be considered part of the demolision for the contractor to dispose of. |
| 41 | SOW Document | When material is removed from (partially demolished buildings) by the USG, who is reponsible for the safety of those individuals? | See question 42 |
| 42 | SOW Document | Can the government provide a facility specific list of items that are anticpated to be removed by representitives of the USG, vs materials to be removed by the awardee? | Not at this time, items can be identified at pre-demolition meeting prior to start of each facility. Contractor will be required to remove the identified equipment and stage it in a designated location. |
| 43 | SOW Document | Can tracked equipment be used on the asphalt around the buildings or will mats, etc. be required to be placed to walk the equipment on? | Street tracks or rubber tracks are recommended. Areas of asphalt outside the facility footprint that are damaged by the contractor should be repaired by the contractor. |
| 44 | SOW Document | Storm Drain Inlets in the areas being demolished - in areas where they are within the project area, but sit below surrounding grade, do these inlets need to be raised to meet the surrounding grade after demolition (example; the Storm Water inlets located at the loading docks on the flightline side of B186 are below grade)? If not, please advise on how they should be left, and how they should be protected after demolition. | Environmental Drains should be secured during demolition to ensure no contaminants are introduced to the storm water run off. After construction is completed surrounding area should be graded to accomodate the drains. Sod and silt fencing should be installed to limit any runoff from loose soil. |
| 45 | SOW Document | Disposal-Do we have a choice on disposal based on the EPA ruling? there seems to be a conflict between the EPA ruling The EPA guidance for for methods and operation pratices, states that we may take hurricane generated debris to a waste-to-energy facitlity. | Environmental - Demolition C&D containing asbestos must be disposed of in a class 1 landfill. Any other material can be disposed of in a class 1 landfill or in a waste to energy incinerator. |
| 46 | SOW Document | Asbestos. While a waiver of abatement is provided, and wet demolition techniques will be utilized, the section states all building debris must be hauled to a class I landfill. Is this to be interpreted that all slabs, foundations and footings, even on buildings that are currently slabs are to be treated as ACM containing and hauled to a class I landfill? | Environmental - The following facilities should be treated as Class 1 or tested by the contractor to have cleared 111, 113, 138, 186, 425, 449, 450, 559. The entire facility would be sent to class one landfill with no recycling unless tested and certified clean. The metal from all other facilities will be seperated and recycled. All other facilities can be treated as normal construction debris Class 4 landfill |
| 47 | SOW Document | Scrap Metal. The specs state all building debris must be disposed of at a class I landfill, but the scrap metal is to be segregated and transported to the base recycling contractor. Is there a way to ensure the materials are not contaminated and can those buildings be treated as non-ACM containing? | Environmental - The following facilities should be treated as Class 1 or tested by the contractor to have cleared 111, 113, 138, 186, 425, 449, 450, 559. The entire facility would be sent to class one landfill with no recycling unless tested and certified clean. The metal from all other facilities will be seperated and recycled. All other facilities can be treated as normal construction debris Class 4 landfill |
| 48 | SOW Document | Since the utilities are privatized, will the awarded contractor be responsible for the actual termination of the utilities, or they be responsible for the coordination/schduling the termination of these utilities by the Utility Company? | Contractor is responsible for coordinating utility disconnections with Base, Alutiiq and Privitized Companies (TECO Gas, Media Comm, GCEC, ect.). FM-103 Dig permit has all the information. |
| 49 | Solicitation Document | Will containers for refrigerants be provided through the USG or boss contractor? | Alutiiq will remove refrigerants from AC units. |
| 50 | Solicitation Document | Can the government provide the amounts of refrigerant in each stystem to be evacuated? | Alutiiq will remove refrigerant from AC units |
| 51 | Solicitation Document | Can the transformers supplying each facility be identified, to ascertain the distance from the facility being demolished? | Alutiiq will disconnect the line from the transformers. Trans formers belong to GCEC so should not be removed. |
| 52 | Solicitation Document | Can a second site visit be permitted in order to confirm data supplied in the asbuilts? | There will not be another scheduled site visit prior to award |
| 53 | Solicitation Document | Can below grade slab/concrete foundation be taken to a local recycle center? | All concrete going to a recycle location would need to be tested. |
| 54 | Solicitation Document | Is there water available for dust control on the base? | Most locations have a Fire Hydrant available. To use the hydrant the contractor will need a backflow preventer and valve to turn line off/on after back flow preventer. |
| 55 | Solicitation Document | Is there sequencing of demo for the buildings? Will the government provide which building are to be demolished first, second and so forth? | Yes. The quote shall include a proposed phasing plan and the Government will tailor as necessary. |
| 56 | Solicitation Document | Is the project duration 90 calendar days or 90 working days? | 90 Calendar days. See RFQ Amendment 2 |
| 57 | Solicitation Document | Is there a spec for utility disconnects and what location will the disconnect take place-water,storm, sanitary sewer, electric and any communication system? | Water, sewer and fire supression will be disconnected as close to the main as possible. The electric will be disconnected from the secondary side of the transformer. All other utilities will be disconnected at least 5 foot from the facility. |
| 58 | Solicitation Document | Is it a basic disconnect or remove conduit & piping? | Remove conduit/pipe |
| 59 | Solicitation Document | Is there a spec for compaction in the areas of disconnect work? What is acceptable material for backfill in these areas? | Compact the backfill to a firmness approximately equal to that of the soil next to the trench in location outside the plane described by one (vertical) to two (horizontal) slope downward from the roadway shoulder point or the gutter line in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 120-001 or 120-002. Apply 125-9.2.1 when compacting side-drain pipe backfill under driveways serving a property that is not single residential lot. See question 68 for acceptable backfill material. |
| 60 | Solicitation Document | At the building demolition sites what is the spec for materials imported to bring up to grade to replace removed concrete & foundations? | The source of backfill shall be natural or virgin material (other than the operation of a borrow pit facility) and shall be in an area which has not previously been used for commercial or industrial activities. One soil sample will be collected from the borrow source and analyzed for the following parameters: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) per Method 8260, Semi-volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) [Base/Neutrals (e.g., PAHs, Pesticides, PCBs) and Acid Extractables (e.g., Phenols)] per Methods 8270/8081/8082, RCRA metals by Method 6020, Petroleum Residual Organics (by FL-PRO), Analytical results will be compared to the FDEP residential Soil Cleanup Target Levels to determine acceptability of the proposed material as clean fill. |
| 61 | Solicitation Document | Additionally what is the compaction requirements. Soliciatation indicates areas to be turf | Compact the backfill to a firmness approximately equal to that of the soil next to the trench in location outside the plane described by one (vertical) to two (horizontal) slope downward from the roadway shoulder point or the gutter line in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 120-001 or 120-002. Apply 125-9.2.1 when compacting side-drain pipe backfill under driveways serving a property that is not single residential lot. See question 68 for acceptable backfill material. |
| 62 | Solicitation Document | Is it the intent of the contract to just fill in the areas of demolition to match the existing surrounding elevations or is there a grading plan to follow | Surrounding area should be matched to accommidate stormwater runoff to drains where applicable. No new ponding areas. |
| 63 | Solicitation Document | Is the demolition of buildings only the footprint of building or is cleanup area outside footprint? | Demolition of area is building foot print plus associated sidewalks leading directly to facility. |
| 64 | Solicitation Document | The scope states that all demolition materials are assumed to contain asbestos and the scrap is to be delivered to Coastal Scrap. How is this steel to be cleaned to assure we are not sending and spreading asbestos to salvage yard? | Environmental - The following facilities should be treated as Class 1 or tested by the contractor to have cleared 111, 113, 138, 186, 425, 449, 450, 559. The entire facility would be sent to class one landfill with no recycling unless tested and certified clean. The metal from all other facilities will be seperated and recycled. All other facilities can be treated as normal construction debris Class 4 landfill |
| 65 | Solicitation Document | Also is concrete slab to be cleaned before removal so not to contaminate soils? | Environmental…Concrete slab does not require to be cleaned prior to disposal. |
| 66 | Solicitation Document | Can the contractor have materials tested (surveyed) by a testing lab to prove no asbestos present? | Yes |
| 67 | Solicitation Document | The SOW calls out that all work is kept wet to insure no transfer of particles to adjacent areas. It states all workers wear suits and respirators for asbestos removal-following those quidelines do all employees have to be asbestos and/or hazwop certified? | Environmental - If workers are performing asbestos abatement they must be trained based on work performing. (Inspector, Supervisor, Worker) |
| 68 | Solicitation Document | If the material is deemed asbestos containing do the dumpsters or trailers need to be double lined to go to landfill? | Yes |
| 69 | Solicitation Document | What are requirements for background checks of employees? How long does this take? | All employees will need to fillout a Afidavitt for a background investigation. It take 5-7 working days. |
| 70 | Solicitation Document | What delays can we expect for trucks entering & leaving base? | entering the base can very from 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on deliveries to the base. |
| 71 | Solicitation Document | Can concrete slabs be sent out to recycle? | The concrete slabs going to recycling would need to be certified clean prior to sending to recycling. |
| 72 | Solicitation Document | Is the Air Force going to "make safe" all Electrical at demolition site? | No, contractor is responsible for arranging utilities to be disconnected. |
| 73 | Solicitation Document | Is there any information on foundations of buildings to be demolished? | Some information. No foundations should be over 24" in thickness |
| 74 | Solicitation Document | Can the government provide the depth of concrete for each slab? | No, GOV will provide what is on record. No foundations should be over 24" in thickness |
| 75 | Solicitation Document | Can all utilities be located through 811? | between 811, GCEC and Alutiiq all utilities can be located |
| 76 | Solicitation Document | Do equipment operators and/or regular employees need HazMat training? | Environmental only if directly working with HAZMAT |
| 77 | Solicitation Document | Can concrete and block be stored off site for crushing? | Base does not have a location to store concrete and block. Contractor would have to provide a certified storage location if that is the intent. |
| 78 | Solicitation Document | Can a concrete crusher be setup on site? | It would have to go through all permitting requirements for base prior to setup. |
| 79 | Solicitation Document | Please identify which slabs will remain and which slabs are to be fully demoed | all foundation slabs are to be fully demolished. |
| 80 | Solicitation Document | On buildings 450 and 449, the building is on a raised foundation. Is the raised foundation solid concrete or is it filled with sand/other materials? | Not solid concrete, raised pillars with some backfill. Enclosed with block. |
| 81 | Solicitation Document | The RP calls for sod or grass, but one government repstated rock was to be used on the flightlibne side buildings. If rock is to be used for backfill, what size back fill rock is requested? | Areas should match surrounding for backfill/compaction. Sod can be used at all location. |
| 82 | Solicitation Document | If buildings have sand as a filler for a raised slab, can the contractor reuse the sand to backfill? | Yes for that area, sod to be used on top to prevent errosion. |
| 83 | Solicitation Document | In most buildings, there are still tools, equipment and HAZMAT in them. Will the Air Force remove these items and dispose of them properly or will the contractor be required to remove the items? | In all safe to enter facilities the Facility manager will remove hazmat, tools, equipment. In facilities unsafe to enter the contractor will partially demo to safe the facility, remove identified items and stage on site for the GOV to dispose of at a later date. |
| 84 | Solicitation Document | For buildings that the Air Force will be removing items after a partial demo, will the time it takes the Air Force to move those items out be counted against the contractors 90 day completion schedule? | The contractor will be tasked to remove and stage the items on site as not to slow their progress. Additional time may be considered on case by case basis. |
| 85 | Solicitation Document | Referencing the RFP page 7 under number (14), reads Past Performance: Offerors must, at a minimum provide documentation of five (5) years of experience on projects similar in scope and magnitude. Is there a limit to how many projects the government would like us to submit for this requirement? | Please see RFQ Amendment 2 |
| 86 | Solicitation Document | What are the specifications for clearing and restoration of the building foot prints? For example, what depth and width of clearing around buildings would the government require? | For estimating the building foot print plus 5' outside the perimeter. To include any additional area the contractor disturbs with equipment or demolition. |
| 87 | Solicitation Document | P.6 states that offers may be submitted on the SF 1449. |
a. I do not see this form in the documents. Where can we obtain it?
| The posted RFQ is untilized in place of a full solicitation SF 1449 in accordance with FAR Part 13 | ||
| 88 | Solicitation Document | P. 6 What are the certifications and representation we need to complete electronically? |
a. Is this referring to SAM or is there a place online we need to fill them out?
| This is in reference to SAM | ||
| 89 | Solicitation Document | 6 B165 Pavilion could not be located. |
a. Please confirm.
| The pavillion was identified during the sight visit. The pavilion was destroyed by the Hurricane however the pad remains. | ||
| 90 | Solicitation Document | Will security fencing around demolition project sites be required during demolition? |
a. 4’, 6’, 8’ tall?
b. Cyclone or construction fence? This is especially applicable to demolitions in progress and left overnight.
| Silt fencing is required for runoff and constructiion fencing to ensure personnel in the area do not enter the site without PPE. | ||
| 91 | Solicitation Document | Attachment 1 Section 2.2.4 Hazardous Waste - Certain mechanical equipment containing flammable liquids or ozone-depleting refrigerants, electric lighting elements, communication equipment components, previously stored hazardous materials (oil, antifreeze, paint, etc.) and other building elements may contain hazardous waste that must be removed as hazardous waste before the building can be demolished. These items should be identified 10 working days before the start of the demolition by the contractor. The contractor will be responsible for removing the hazardous material and staging on site. If containers are compromised the contractor will dispose of as hazardous waste containers. |
a. Pertaining to potentially hazardous materials that are not visible or evident before demolition, what is the contractor’s responsibility for handling said waste when encountered during the demolition?
| All hazardous materials should be identified prior to start of demolition. If items are found that have not been identified the contractor should stop work immediately and notify the government representative. If any hazmat is punctured during movement contractor should notify the government representative right away and contain the spill as required. | ||
| 92 | Solicitation Document | Attachment 1 Section 2.2.5 The Contractor shall reclaim the refrigerant from any existing chillers, store in approved containers and turn-in the containers over to the 325 CES or as designated by Contracting Officer. |
a. Why are the containers to be turned in to the 325 CES and not to a specialist?
| Alutiiq will reclaim the refrigerant prior to start of demolition. | ||
| 93 | Solicitation Document | Attachment 1 Section 3.2 Air Force Property - Air Force equipment/material property will be removed by the Government or by others prior to start of demolition contract. |
a. Does the government have a minimum or maximum time frame that they will take to get their property out of the building once partial demo has begun?
| Contractor will remove equipment and material identified during pre demolition meeting. Equipment and material removed will be staged on sight for the government to remove/dispose of at later date. | ||
| 94 | Solicitation Document | Attachment 1 Section 8.0 UTILITY CONSIDERATIONS Sections 8.1 -8.4 |
a. Is this the responsibility of the contractor or the USAF?
| contractor is responsible for disconnection coordination with Base/Privatley owned Utilities. | |||
| 95 | Solicitation Document | After demolition of the structures above the concrete slab is complete, and debris is removed, will the site continue to require asbestos-certified personnel and air monitoring for restoration purposes? | Evironmental - Asbestos certified personnel are not required during the restoration phase. |
| 96 | Solicitation Document | Will the Government consider paying land-fill tipping fee as a cost saving measure? | No |
| 97 | Solicitation Document | Once buildings are removed, can pads, foundations, footers, and sidewalks be considered clean hard-fill and either disposed of in the Tyndall hardfill dump or crushed and used as backfill or recyclable material? | No |
| 98 | Solicitation Document | Will Government provide archaeological monitoring during earth disturbance/excavation work? | No |
| 99 | Solicitation Document | To avoid conflict of interest, will the Government provide air monitoring services during demolition portion of work? | No, Contractor to provide third party monitor. |
| 100 | Solicitation Document | Are there any underground storage tanks or oil/water separators that must be removed prior to demolition? If so, how does the Government want the oil to be contained and who is responsible for disposal? | Environmental - Bldg 571 has an oil water separator (OWS) associated with it. However, it will not be removed. Contractor shall plug the drain leading to theOWS. |
| 101 | Solicitation Document | Field authorization of staging areas is required by FL DEP OGC No. 18-1335 (see section 2 - Solid Waste Management). Has the DEP already completed a field authorization for staging areas that will be identified by the Government? If not, when will the Government have that authorization and share the conditions with the Contractor? | Environmental - Field authorization is for long term debris staging areas. No field authorization needed as contractor will remove any generated debris as stated in the PWS |
| 102 | Solicitation Document | Because buildings identified for demolition were declared by the Government to be "structurally unsound," is the Contractor is exempt from providing 10-day advance notice of demolition to FL DEP per FL DEP OGC No. 18-1335, Section 4? | No |
| 103 | Solicitation Document | Per FL DEP OGC No. 18-1335, Section 4, what entity (Govt or Contractor) is responsible for notifying the FL DEP of demolition of buildings within one day of commencing demolition? | Contractor |
| 104 | Solicitation Document | What are the subsoil, topsoil, and seed and mulch specifications for restoration? | Restore to match surounding area |
| 105 | Solicitation Document | Because more than an acre of earth will be disturbed, is the contractor responsible for implementing erosion control measures such as silt fence around the perimeter of the site? | Yes |
| 106 | Solicitation Document | The Government provided a Davis-Bacon wage determination for demolition; however, the solicitation cites FAR 52.222-41 for Service Contract Labor Standards and describes the work as commercial services. Will the Government please clarify whether this is a construction contract or a service (non-construction) and provide/confirm the applicable wage determination? | Per FAR 37.301 The Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) wage determination has been determined approporiate for this acquistion. See update RFQ Amendment 2 |
| 107 | Solicitation Document | Given that 21 January 2019 is a federal holiday, and due to the volume of questions, can the due date be extended to 28 January 2019? | Quate due date has been updated please see RFQ Amendment 2 |
| 108 | Solicitation Document | Can the Technical Description and Past Performance be combined into one document as long as the Technical Description portion does not exceed 5 pages? | Yes |
| 109 | Solicitation Document | Is the 21-day mobilization requirement separate from the 90-day period of performance? | Yes |
| 110 | Solicitation Document | Will the Government provide the SF 1449 for this solicitation? | The RFQ documents is used in place of an SF 1449 for a solicitation |
| 111 | Solicitation Document | Can the fees for all permits (demolition, plumbing, electrical etc.) be waived? | No |
| 112 | Solicitation Document | During the site visit, there were multiple building locations that the government directed contractors to demolish concrete that appeared to be outside of the building foudation limits. These additional concrete areas were are not mentioned in the government provided RFP. Will the government provide drawings/aerial photos illustrating the limits of demolition for each building location? | They have been provided and noted sidewalks leading directly to the facility to be demolished. |
| 113 | Solicitation Document | During site visit, certain buildings had materials that appeared to be salvagable. These items are not mentioned in the RFP. Is the contractor to assume all material left in buildings may be allowed to be salvaged by the contractor? | No, contractor to remove any HAZMAT or equipment identified at pre demolition meeting and stage on site for government to remove/dispose of at later date in facilities that are unsafe to enter as is. All material not identified by the GOV will be considered part of the demolision for the contractor to dispose of. |
| 114 | Solicitation Document | What is the process for obtaining a hot work permit? | Fire department will issue a burn permit as needed for each site. 48 hour notice is required along with proper safety equipment (extingishers, safety clothing, ect) |
| 115 | Solicitation Document | Is a dig permit required for every building location? | Yes |
| 116 | Solicitation Document | Paragraph 4.3.2 of the government provided RFP states the government will provide security escorts for work in restricted areas. What restrcited areas is the project located in? Are there additional security clearances that employees will have to obtain in order to gain access to these areas? | Work on taxiways requires and additional class provided by Base Air OPS. (1Day) |
| 117 | Solicitation Document | How will the government determine if turf and/or sod is established per the RFP? | Sod considered established if 80% alive with in 60 days. Grass seed considered established if 80% alive with in 90 days |
| 118 | Solicitation Document | RFP says all demolition debris to be disposed of at a Class I landfill due to asbestos and lead paint being present. During site visit, the government did not mention any asbestos contaminated buildings. Some buildings were built rather recently. Will the government confirm which buildings are to be recyceled, and which are to be disposed of at a Class I landfill? | Environmental - The following facilities should be treated as Class 1 or tested by the contractor to have cleared 111, 113, 138, 186, 425, 449, 450, 559. The entire facility would be sent to class one landfill with no recycling unless tested and certified clean. The metal from all other facilities will be seperated and recycled. All other facilities can be treated as normal construction debris Class 4 landfill |
| 119 | Solicitation Document | Reference PWS 4.1.What is the turnaround time for AF Form 103 CE Work Clearance Request (Dig Permit)? How will this affect performance time? | 10 days |
| 120 | Solicitation Document | Reference PWS 3.2.1, Will the Base Recycling accept any materials other than metal? | No |
| 121 | Solicitation Document | Can “clean” concrete and/or CMU be recycled using a crusher or some other approved method? | This is the Contractor's responsibility |
| 122 | Solicitation Document | If above can be crushed can the base use the yielded material or is there somewhere to stockpile it for future use. Crushed material will be from 1-3 inches in size. | No |
| 123 | Solicitation Document | What landfill will be used for the C&D and other materials that can’t be recycled? | That is the contractor's responsibility to locate proper site and submit to government for approval. Refer to RFQ Amendment 2 |
| 124 | Solicitation Document | Will everything in the buildings during the walk through still be there when demo starts? | This is contingent on each individual facility. |
| 125 | Solicitation Document | Is there a place to dispose of petroleum products ie: antifreeze, oil, hydraulic fluid, transformer oil? | Base to dispose of hazardous materials removed from facilities still in containers. Any spilled hazmat will be disposed of by contractor per stte requirements. |
| 126 | Solicitation Document | Will a torch be allowed to cut the steel into managable lengths? | Yes, with base burn permit. |
| 127 | Solicitation Document | Are there RV hookups on the base? | No, there are campgrounds in the area off base. |
| 128 | Solicitation Document | 2.2.3 1. Will the excess water used to wet the demo debris be allowed to enter the storm sewer? | Environmental - During demolition contractor will be responsible for covering the stormwater drains to prevent any wastewater getting into the stormwater system. |
| 129 | Solicitation Document | 2.2.4 Hazardous Waste: We are required to inventory the buildings prior to demo and remove haz materials. How can we quantify these materials for the bid? | Hazardous waste to be removed from the facility will be in containers (cans, drums, bottles, ect) |
| 130 | Solicitation Document | 3.3.5 Will we be required to repair asphalt scarred by excavator tracks? | Not scarred areas but, any areas that are buckled due to contractor will need to be repaired. |
| 131 | Solicitation Document | Can the assigned site superintendent serve as the QC and SSHO for the demo work at Tyndall? | Yes |
| 132 | Solicitation Document | PWS 2.2.3 Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and Lead Based Paint (LBP) Debris - Are there any asbestos surveys/reports available for the subject buildings to be demo'd? | Environmental - Reports exist for some of the facilities and can be provided. |
| 133 | Solicitation Document | Emergency DEP Order expires Feb 3. If it is in effect at time of award will it remain in effect throughout the contract? | Environmental- No it will not remain in effect. After Feb 3 procedures that were in placed prior to the order will have to be followed. |
| 134 | Solicitation Document | Is there a underground utility as built plan for this area? | Yes, covered with dig permit submission |
| 135 | Solicitation Document | PWS 3.2.1 - Will we deliver scrap metal to address in this paragraph or is there an on base location? | Deliver to the address in paragraph |
| 136 | Solicitation Document | Past performance and subcontracting requirements. Can we use subcontractor past performance in addition to our company's past performance for this proposal? | Yes |
| 137 | Solicitation Document | Hours of operation? | Standard operations are Monday - Friday 0600-1700 |
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