FA4861-16-R-A300_-_Paving_IDIQ_RFIs_Answers.pdf

Solicitation Number: FA4861-16-R-A300

Request For Information

15AUG16

1. Line Items #1.3.10.1 through 1.3.10.4 is for Permanent Traffic Control Signs. Where can we cover the Temporary Traffic Control Signage as required for the various scopes of work?

Reference para 1.3.1. in Division 01 11 00: The Contractor shall provide and install all safety barricades, traffic control items and detour signs, and the cost of such shall be included in the bid prices for the line items.

2. Line Item #1.3.11.1 Demobilization & Remobilization is for Nellis AFB. There needs to be two (2) separate bid line items for Mobilization to Creech and NTTR? Each of these locations will have varying differing cost for mobilization which may not be able to be covered as a percentage over just a few line items of work. Please include these additional items.

The one line item as described will be sufficient. This item will only be used for a particular task order if a gap in available work periods will be expected to exceed 30 days.

3. Are we to submit a separate copy of the bid schedule for all line items of work for Creech & NTTR, due to the fact the deliveries of all materials will vary for each of the items. This will be difficult to create a percentage that works for all line items. Please provide some direction on how deal with this matter.

No, the percentage factor has been successfully used in past IDIQ contracts.

4. Removal of Concrete items do not address the excavation to subgrade, to make room for the Aggregate Base section. Will we use the Excavation line item to cover for this work?

Yes, the intent would be to use line item 1.3.5.20 to account for excavation requirements that would be required that are not already accounted for in the respective demolition & construction line items.

5. Is there to be a material escalator for items such as concrete, steel and asphalt? We can get price protect on materials for a year at a time. Will the owner be reviewing the cost changes of these materials annually for price adjustments?

No, adjustments to line items shall be captured in subsequent Option Year pricing.

6. Is Flaggers to be covered in the line items as well or will they be done on a Time & Material Basis?

Cost for flaggers shall be incorporated into the unit costs of the line items that might require them.

7. Are there any existing environmental conditions I need to be made aware of that will affect the progress of the work as described in any of the SOW’s for any of the locations included in this Paving IDIQ?

Environmental items are addressed in paragraph 1.22 in Division 01 11 00.

8. All projects in Clark County require a Dust Permit! Where is this cost to be covered?

Cost for this shall be incorporated into the unit costs of the line items for which it would be applicable.

9. All projects in the State of Nevada require a SWPPP Permit! Where is this cost to be covered?

Cost for this shall be incorporated into the unit costs of the line items for which it would be applicable.

10. Southern Ranges of the NTTR (Range 63 and Point Bravo): What are the gate access locations for this area? Where are the potential work areas? Please will you provide a plan for general access and locations?

Access to Range 63 will be through the access gate across US 95 from the highway 156 intersection. Access to Point Bravo will be through the access gate at Point Bravo which is approximately 6 miles southeast of Indian Springs off of US 95. All work that might be executed on the southern ranges accessed from these locations would be within 6 miles of the respective entrance locations.

11. All Locations: Are there any borrow areas for native fill materials, also disposal areas for clean earth, asphalt milling and chunks, demolished concrete?

No, not at the time of the award of this contract. Reference paragraph 1.22.9 in Division 01 11 00.

12. Item 1.3.4.5: Patch Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement – Scope calls for placement of AC in max lift of 3” but replacement is assumed at 4” of AC – is this correct?

Yes

13. Item 1.3.4.6: Overlay 2” Thick Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement – This item clearly states that millings need to be hauled off base – other items do not specify that hauled concrete needs to be removed off base. What is required for all removed asphalt disposal?

In accordance with paragraph 1.3.1 in Division 01 11 00: Note the term demolition or remove includes haul and disposal of material off base; and paragraph 1.3.5.20 states all excavated material shall be hauled off base.

14. Item 1.3.4.13: Install Fill Material – Is the fill material available on site?

No

15. Item 1.3.4.14: Install Subbase Course – Is subbase materials available on site?

No

16. Item 1.3.6.1: Construct Drop Inlet – What is the estimated depth of the drop inlets?

The depth of the drop inlets shall be a maximum of five feet. Paragraph 1.3.6.1 has been changed to reflect this clarification.

17. Item 1.3.6.2: Connect Drop Inlet – What is the average depth of the pipe installation?

The average depth shall be four feet to top of existing drainage pipe. Paragraph 1.3.6.2 has been changed to reflect this clarification.

18. Item 1.3.6.3: Install Concrete Pipe Culvert – What is the depth that the invert of the pipe will be installed below grade? Bid item says backfill to 6” of above pipe included in the bid item; under which item does the balance of the trench backfill get paid? What are the bedding requirements for the pipe (thickness and materials type)?

The top of the drainage pipe shall be 6” below the excavated depth of an asphalt pavement section; the pavement section includes the asphalt and base course thickness which will vary depending on the line item. Trench backfill included in this line item. The pipe bedding layer shall be a minimum of 6” of either Type II aggregate base course or sand. Paragraph 1.3.6.3 has been changed to reflect this clarification.

19. Item 1.3.6.5: Install CMP - What is the depth that the invert of the pipe will be installed below grade? Bid item says backfill to 6” of above pipe included in the bid item; under which item does the balance of the trench backfill get paid? What are the bedding requirements for the pipe (thickness and materials type)?

The top of the drainage pipe is assumed to be going 6” below the excavated depth of an asphalt pavement section; the pavement section includes the asphalt and base course thickness which will vary depending on the line item. Trench backfill included in this line item. The pipe bedding layer shall be a minimum of 6” of either Type II aggregate base course or sand. Paragraph

1.3.6.5 has been changed to reflect this clarification.

20. Item 1.3.10.5: Install Asphalt Speed Table – Please clarify what the width of the lane measurement is.

Lane widths will vary. This line item is to be priced on a linear foot basis.

21. Item 1.3.11.2: Controlled Area Escorts – Please will you clarify “appropriate” security clearance.

The escorts will be responsible for ensuring that non-restricted badged workers stay within the pre-defined controlled area. The Contractor and escorts shall comply with applicable excerpts AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management. These additional requirements will be completed with assistance from the 99 CES Security Manager. Paragraph 1.3.11.2 has been changed to reflect this clarification.

22. Section 1.3.2.1: Min $40K is the guaranteed IDIQ Contract award – does this mean we get paid this?

As stated on page 1 and page 5 of the solicitation, the minimum award amount for this contract is $25,000. Paragraph 1.3.2.1 of the Statement of Work has been changed to reflect this (see the new attachment 01, Statement of Work, dated 22 Aug 16). This means the contract is guaranteed to award one task order valued at a minimum of $25K.