RFI B9545.pdf

8 Sept 2020

Subject: RFIs B9545 --- XLWU 204011

1) Attachment A lists USPS Standards and Requirements. Please clarify why those are required.

I’m not aware of USPS standards – Use UFCs and Miami Dade County Wind Loades

2) Solicitation Section M, para. 2 states that it’s both a Best Value Determination and a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable evaluation. Please clarify which method will be used.

LPTA will be used after technical acceptance has been met.

3) Occupancy number of building?

It a building used to storage equipment -- 2 to 3 people…

4) Does the building need to be LEED certified?

No --- its storage building unconditioned space

5) Could you provide a copy of the Tyndall AFB Facility Excellence Plan?

We can provide --- its basically – for this project colors –

6) The schedule isn’t exactly clear, are draft and final design submissions being made or are you referring to the meeting minutes?

Please specify what exactly is not clear.

7) Section M of the solicitation states that we have to provide descriptions of work, but I don’t see any specific proposal requirements. Could specifics be required so that all parties can provide what the government needs accordingly?

The requirement is to provide pricing that meets the statement of work requirements. A technical understanding has to be shown and provided in the proposal.

It should have materials type and quantities, estimate manpower hours, and equipment… Example, number of block, CY cement for footer, etc..

8) Will sub-contractors need to obtain D-Bids in order to work on the site area?

Yes, the base is patrolled, it would be best that that they have an approved pas/id…Cement drivers or hauler, would not be required.

9) Will commercial vehicles be required to go through the commercial gate prior to entering the site area?

See comment 8.

10) Please confirm the address of where the Project Proposal is to be sent.

All proposals shall be sent to mckenze.childress@us.af.mil and 325CONS.PKC.CONSTRUCTION@us.af.mil

11) Will the Generator be furnished and installed By Others?

The contractor will need to provide a generator and water on site for construction.

mailto:mckenze.childress@us.af.mil mailto:325CONS.PKC.CONSTRUCTION@us.af.mil

12) Are there any paved areas required around the new B4595 building?

No

13) Is erosion control required at the project site?

1. Yes. Federal Requirements: Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 14-1: Construction and Operation and Maintenance Guidance for Storm Water Systems - This ETL provides procedures and practices for minimizing storm water pollution from Air Force construction activities, guidance for construction inspectors regarding temporary sediment and erosion controls, operations and maintenance (O&M) guidance for storm water infrastructure (i.e., separate storm sewers, associated appurtenances, and drainage areas), and permanent storm water best management practices (BMP’s).

UFC 3-201-01 – Civil Engineering provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria, and applies to the Military Departments, the Defense Agencies, and the DoD Field Activities in accordance with USD (AT&L) Memorandum dated 29 May 2002. This UFC will be used for all DoD projects and work for other customers where appropriate. Section 3-3.2 – Erosion and Sediment Control states “Design erosion and sediment controls that minimize the discharge of pollutants from earth disturbing activities in conformance with the applicable requirements of the regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the Installation regarding erosion and sediment control. Where requirements do not exist, provide an erosion and sediment control plan in accordance with the requirements of Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Construction General Permit.”

14) Please indicate whether bids should account for hazmats at the existing structure to be removed I’m not aware of any hazmat materials on site, at this time; no.

15) Please indicate what site features, if any, require environmental protections (per part 6.7 of the SOW) Contractor should not perform any actions outside of proposed work area.. At this time, no environmental protections need to be adhered to.

16) Is the bridge to the project site structurally sound enough to accommodate delivery trucks and equipment for equipment and materials? If not, should the contractor price the construction of a new bridge or will the base handle prior to construction?

No additional bridge should be included in pricing.

17) If the Contactor is cleanup the debris field surrounding the project site, what are the limits (what is the defined area) that he contractor will be responsible for cleaning?

All debris need to be removed.

18) is the existing slab in condition for re-use?

Yes, repair any slab issues.

19) is there an existing soils study for the site or is the Contractor required to provide this?

No existing soil sample – one will need to be performed before the construction of the footer.

20) please clarify what user interviews are required to generate the detailed narrative required in the SOW (part 4.2.2) A detailed narrative may be completed

21) please clarify what permits are required for this project. The projected design and construction timeline provided in the SOW part 4.3 does not show any time for permitting Potential dig permits may be the only requirement for this project; these are typically seen to be approved in 10 business days or less, however if the permits delay the project, this will be taken into consideration.

22) No mechanical scope is indicated in the SOW. Please confirm. (We anticipate having to provide one or two louvers and nothing more) You need to provide to roll up doors, please indicate what the louvers will be used for.

23) Due to brush height and potential snake presence it was difficult to see all debris around the work site.

Please provide quantity estimate of debris cleanup required in the surrounding area?

Suggest arranging another site visit if needed to review all of the debris.

24) What is the weight capacity of the bridge on the main entrance?

There is an alternative route for heavy equipment.

25) Are there any other alternate entry points to the job site?

There is an alternative route for heavy equipment.

26) Has an environmental assessment been conducted to identity any protected species in the work area?

There are no protected species or known historical properties in the proposed work area.

27) The RFP documents stipulate reuse of the existing foundation. Please confirm that the foundation and associated footers are sufficient to support the weight and specified structural loads required by the Government specifications for the new block building.

There is no existing footer, a new footer needs to be install around the existing slab.

28) Please confirm weight limit for bridge entering site.

There is an alternative route for heavy equipment.

29) Will commercial vehicles be required to go through any type of inspections prior to entering site?

Vendors will need to be vetted prior to coming due to patrols that take place.

30) Since there are no utilities onsite, please confirm we are only to provide generator hookup to the MDP and not a generator.

The contractor will need to provide a generator and water on site for construction.

31) Is lightning protection required?

The metal roof needs to be connect to ground a both corners, and to the distribution panel.

32) Please confirm limits to be cleared of debris from building and Hurricane Michael.

All the debris in the area need to be removed, see comment 23 if needed.

33) Do we need to account for any repairs to existing slab that may not have been seen at site visit and will not be seen until building debris removed?

Suggest repair the damage slab – the footer is meant to support the building