Attachment 6 - Wake Island Demo QAs.pdf

FA5215-22-Q-9001 /2 /3

Wake Island Demo Bldg 400, 1406, 1504

Questions & Answers

Q1: We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

A1: This is a brand new requirement.

Q2: Three (3) separate bids create the inability to leverage demobilization and disposal costs that would provide significant cost savings to the government. Is there an opportunity to present a fourth cost proposal that consolidates all three projects? Alternatively, would it be preferred to include barging and associated logistics for each separately and include a statement of cost savings if all three (3) are awarded and combined? More specifically, does the government expect each building to carry a mobilization and demobilization that are independent of each other?

A2: Contractor may provide an optional bid schedule pricing for each of the three projects with the assumption of being awarded all three projects (B400, B1406 and B1504).

Q3: RFP instructions specifically state the “quote in its entirety shall not exceed twenty (20) pages”. However, the RFP submittal instructions require 3 sections: (1) Bid Schedule Quote = 1 page (attachment 1), (2) SAM printout = 3 pages, and (3) Completed Representations = 21 pages (attachment 3) = 25 pages total. AND, FAR 52.212-2 also requires a Technical. Please clarify what the 20-page limitation should contain.

A3: Updated RFP instructions to state “quote in its entirety shall not exceed fifty (50) pages.”

Q4: Will the successful bidder be required to provide off-site fill material, or can native material (coral) be sourced and used for foundation backfill? If off-site fill material is required, are there requirements for this material to ensure no invasive species/vegetation is introduced to the island?

A4: Local native coral material can be sourced and used for backfill. B400 location is off road and not in an essential area. For B1406 and B1504, local native coral material can be used if compaction of 90% can be achieved in 1’ lifts as these locations are near traffic areas. Else, gravel shall be used from off island. Any off site soil media, backfill material or aggregate must be properly treated according to the most up to date USDA-APHIS PPQ treatment schedule. This must be coordinated with the 611 CEI Biosecurity Manager for submission and approval of material.

Q5: If clearing of vegetation such as ironwood trees is required for the demolition of the buildings, will the vegetation be required to be disposed of off-site, or can it be disposed of at a location on the island?

A5: Contractor may choose to cut up trees into small pieces (or mulch them) and spread onsite at same location; B400 in the brush area.

Q6: The PWS for each building states that all structures associated with the building must be demolished and disposed of, including contents. Does this mean that the successful bidder would be responsible for any hazardous waste that is stored in Building 400? Does this mean that the successful bidder would be responsible for the ACM waste which was left in Building 1406 after the 2017 abatement effort? If is responsible for contents, will information regarding the type and quantity of building contents be provided?

A6: Yes contractor is required to dispose of all existing materials that are inside the buildings, including existing abatement materials from the buildings. Hazardous surveys are provided as GFI and contractor is to confirm all materials and quantities for disposal.

Q7: Can materials/debris such as structural steel with lead or PCB paint on it be removed mechanically and disposed of or abated off-site, or must all paint/coatings be removed prior to beginning demolition?

A7: Contractor shall follow all hazardous and abatement laws and regulations including safety precautions. If that allows it, contractor may abate off island, but shall properly secure material for transportation to ensure no exposure.

Q8: What will the Gov’t deem clean concrete? PWS states unclean concrete “has chemicals, lead, substrates or other debris on it.” If paint/substrates and rebar are removed from the concrete, will that be considered clean? If all materials are removed from the concrete but staining remains, will that concrete be considered clean?

A8: Yes if the concrete is not labeled hazardous per the hazardous surveys provided as GFI, if the contractor removes substrates and rebar, the concrete would be considered clean.

Additional Information:

1. In the PWS, the Period of Performance (PoP) is listed as May 31, 2024, but in the combined synopsis/solicitation it states 12 months after Notice to Proceed (NTP). Contractor shall use the PoP as 12 months after NTP.

2. See attached WI Resupply Barge Frequently Asked Questions document for further answers to common questions.

3. Contractor will be required to conduct a Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) nest survey to confirm that there are no birds nesting that may be impacted by the action of filling the pond or demolishing any building. The survey shall be coordinated with the Base Operations & Sustainment (BOS) contractor’s Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) radar specialist before, during and after the survey. The survey shall require two personnel for at least one hour performing the surveys. One individual shall look around the locations for birds, eggs or chicks, under and around all vegetation, while the other stands back and watches for incoming/outgoing birds for specific locations of possible nests. If any nests, eggs, chicks, or birds are identified or unintentionally impacted during the project, document the incident, take photos, and notify the PM and 611 Biologist so environmental can gather the appropriate information on how to proceed.

Surveys shall use the aid of binoculars, or spotting scope when appropriate, to determine the status of nesting birds. The following behaviors are indicators that an active nest/brood may be present, or will soon be present:

a. Carrying material to build nests within the survey area

b. Copulations

c. Carrying food or items to and from a location

d. Adults giving call or vocalization alerting to the presence of a potential threat(s)

e. Auditory evidence of chicks or adults

f. Adults sitting on a nest or sitting in place for an extended period

4. Concrete backfill shall be placed evenly throughout the pond. Concrete debris can be up to 36” minus (as stated in PWS it was 12” minus), but rebar is not allowed as previously mentioned.