RFI Responses Q and A AJJY 23-1007 Repair Airfield Conduit and Glideslope System RFI 1-27_21APR25.pdf

Question # Reference Question/Comment Government Response

1 Request for an extension of bid closing date by 2 weeks due to the time requested by the suppliers. Bid date extended on May 02, 2025.

2 SOW

Request to provide specifications for the Munititons Response Explosives Safety Submission (MRESS) Guam Construction Support.

Specifications are not available at this time. RFI specific requirements as needed.

3 SOW For the MEC requirements, is KTR to follow JRM ESS Amendment 7 or JRM ESS Amendment 8?

At this time, risk assessments are being conducted to determine the exact implementation of SECNAV Risk Acceptance. This project will require trenching through a known munitions dump site. Until further JRM guidance is provided, it is assumed that all contractors will be required to obtain 3R training/certificates for all employees working on AAFB and coordination is required to provide On-Call Construction Support according to the SECNAV memorandum. More will follow when available.

4 SOW

Statement of Work (SOW), Paragraph 2.08 Submittals, item d.3 states to submite native CADD files, electronically stamped and signed pdf of drawings, specifications, calculations, and basis of design.

Since this project is "Design-Bid-Build" are thes closeout document to be provided by the Government to the contractor?

Contractor to provide as-built plans (drawings) and must be stamped and signed by Professional Electrical Engineer as stated in Drawing Sheet E-001 SOW notes 1. CADD files will be provided for contractor's updates.

5 SOW

SOW paragraph 2.11, Site Personnel Qualifications states that "QA/QC Manager shall be assigned no other duties…" Will the Government allow the Superintendent to have dual hat/collateral duty as Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)?

Considering project amount, area coverage and its location at the airfield, no dual hat for this project. Contractor to submit a construction phasing and sequencing plan for manageable and planned project execution.

6 SOW

SOW paragraph 4.4 building commissioning states "Provide commissioning to meet requirements identified in Section 01 91 00.15, Total Building Commissioning…" Is this applicable for this project? If so, please provide specifications.

The Contractor shall comply with all the requirements of the SOW, Item 4.4 without exception.

7 SOW

It was mentioned on the RFP item 3.2 "Site Development" page 14 of 27 that is Contractor responsibility for paying fht BOS Contractor in locating the underground transmission line and respective local utility agencies for all coordination and permit cost and in regards with this may we know the charge amount of this service? Shall they charge the contractor per day or they will charge 1 time to determine all existing lines?

Contractor shall coordinate all power outages with the CO, DZSP21, GPA and other applicable agencies and pay all charges incurred at no additional cost to the Government.

8 Is the power outage excluded from our scope of work. If not, howm much is the power outage fee?

Refer to electrical general notes for utility cutovers and connections of Drawing Sheet E-001.

Contractor to coordinate with DZSP 21 for the schedule and outage fees.

Once the work started, is the Contractor will be allowed to work at the both end of the runway at the same time? Example if we start at the North Runway East and West area, can the contractor have 2 crews to work at both ends?

Contractor must submit a construction phasing/sequencing plan for Government's review and approval. The plan must meet the following requirement as stated in Drawing Sheet E-001 SOW notes 4.

Once the existing duct line determine the runs or layout at site, can the contractor abandon the existing power duct bank and just cut and remove the existing cables? Once this is performed, contractor will make new duct bank line for new power supply of the equipment. Please advise.

Contractor to field verify prior to starting work to ensure no impact to contruction schedule/work. Refer to General Notes of Drawing Sheets E-601 and E-602 for removal works.

AJJY 23-1007 Repair Airfield Electrical Conduit & Glideslope System, Questions and Answers (Q&A)

Since the contractor will travel a lot of delivery equipment inside the runway for concrete pouring and asphalt work restoration, shall all of this delivery trucks or equipment must have EAL permit/certificate or any other documents to enter the runway? Please advise.

It is airfield requirement to secure EAL permit/certificate for all personnel. EAL instructions will be provided once the project is awarded.

Is the North Runway need to close during the construction period since the taxiway echo, and foxtrot will affect by the work at west side which same also at the east side for taxiway kilo. Same also the South Runway if needed but not much affected as per plan. Please advise.

Contractor must submit a detailed schedule/phasing plan for Government's review and approval. The plan must meet the following requirement as stated in Sheet E-001 SOW notes 4.

Please advise if the handhole cover frame angle bar of size 2"X2"X1/4" is stainless steel 316 or just galvanized? How about also the stud bolt? Reference provided image below.

Refer to electrical drawing sheet E-501, Note 10 "All steel parts must be 316 SST, unless otherwise noted ."

Please advise if the concrete handhole angle bar frame of size 3"X3"X1/2" is stainless steel 316 or just galvanized per detail drawing 1E drawing number S-101 including the stud bolt.

Refer to electrical drawing sheet E-501, Note 10 "All steel parts must be 316 SST, unless otherwise noted ."

Drawing E-604 [one-line diagram - new (east)], sheet 62 of 62, indicates that the electrical handhole "EHH-E14" is connected to Minipower Center "MPC-24LG," whereas drawing ES105, sheet 47 of 62 (detail 2), shows "EHH-E20" connected to Minipower Center "MPC-24LG.". Please clarify.

Follow Drawing Sheet ES105, Detail 2_24L Glideslope and 24L BAK-12.

We respectfully request a three (3)-week bid extension to allow us to obtain vendor quotes and prepare a competitive bid proposal.

Bid date extended on May 02, 2025.

Please clarify if Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) applies only to trenches below roadways and taxiways.

See responses of CLSM application on Drawing Sheet CU500, Notes 2, 3 & 4. (page 28 of 62).

Can 316 stainless steel be used in lieu of 316L (low carbon) for welded metals, as the 316L type is difficult to procure?

Follow the 316L stainless steel requirement for welded metals.

Please clarify if the reinforcement bar applies only to concrete encasements with the taxiways and roadways?

See response on Drawing Sheets ES101, ES102 & ES103 Notes 2 "Provide concrete encasement with reinforcement and extend at least 10'-0 beyond the edge of the pavement."

27 SOW Please clarify whether MEC is required for this project? Contractors should anticipate and plan for full MEC construction activities.

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