RFI - QA FA524025R0001_23 May 2025.pdf

Question # Question/Comment Government Response

1442 and Section M – in the 1442 the magnitude of the project is noted as $20 to $100 million. In Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award, the relevant project size is noted a greater than $3,000,000. The Government’s requirement for the work is inconsistent. Is the project value $1M to $5M

Per FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of construction refers to the estimated price range of the anticipated award. Section M references the evaluations factors to be used to make the award, particularly, the past performance factor. Under past performance, there are three (3) elements that the Government will assess: recency, relevancy, and performance quality. For a project to be considered RELEVANT, projects must meet all three criteria of SCOPE, MAGNITUDE, and COMPLEXITY. To meet the requirement of MAGNITUDE, projects that are submitted either through offeror PPQs or ratings received in the Federal Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS)/Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) shall be greater than $3M. Any submission of a past project(s) $3M or less will be considered NOT RELEVANT.

1442 and Section M – in the 1442 the magnitude of the project is noted as $20 to $100 million. In Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award, the relevant project size is noted a greater than $3,000,000. The Government’s requirement for the work is inconsistent. Will the Government make the relevant project value(s) greater than $20,000,000?

Please see Response 1.

Section M – for an “Acceptable” evaluation of relevancy, will the Government require at least one project to be greater than $20,000,000 in contract value?

The Government will consider for evaluation completed projects that are greater than $3M. In accordance with Section M of the solicitation, magnitude refers to the value of past performance project information being evaluated and is only one of three criteria that offerors shall meet in order for a project to be considered RELEVANT. Acceptability refers to the Government's overall Past Performance Evaluation Rating of an offeror's proposal.

1442 and Section M – the Government defines “RELEVANT” as “Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation.” Which “magnitude” is the Government referring to, the value of the requirement as noted in the 1442, or the contract value greater than $3,000,000?

Please see Response 3.

FA524025R0001 - AJJW 25-1071M Repair Marbo Bulk Plumbing Station (BPS) Tank 2 and Wells 1 & 3 - Questions & Answers (Q&A)

1442 and Section M – If the Government’s response to the definition of relevancy is a project greater than $3,000,000, what is the relevance of the Magnitude noted on the 1442 of $20,000,000 to $100,000,000?

Please see Response 1.

I have a question about the site visit. Do the attendees need an Andersen Base Pass to access the sites? Or do they need any type of passes to enter Camp Skaggs, where it will be held?

The project site is located outside of the main Andersen Air Force Base and does not require an Andersen Air Force Base Pass.

In the Government’s response to RFI #1, the GOV confirmed the estimated price range of the anticipated award as per Amendment 2 to be in the $10,000,000 to $25,000,000 range. The GOV further confirmed that the evaluation of criteria in Section M for MAGNITUDE AND COMPLEXITY (GOV emphasis added) is a project greater than $3,000,000. The disconnect between the projected price range of the requirement and allowing projects greater than $3,000,000 to be considered Relevant is a risk to the Government. The proposed design-build requirement is complex and will require significant experience on larger, more complex jobs. Will the GOV please raise the relevancy requirement to a minimum of $10,000,000 to reflect the difficulty and experience required to successfully complete this requirement?

The relevancy requirement is clearly stated in Section M.

In the Basis of Design, Chapter 3 Environmental, it is noted in 3-1 that Asbestos may be required and testing for hazardous materials will be required on all electrical and process equipment. As this is a Design-Build project and without specific quantities of Asbestos, lead or other hazardous materials to be disposed of the GOV must retain responsibility for this abatement. Please remove this requirement from the contract, or will the GOV retain this scope in the contract but provide for unit price payment for quantities.

Please clarify your question.

Reference Section H - Special Contract Requirements, clause 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR - Since this solicitation is a competitive HUBZone set-aside, please confirm whether it requires the HUBZone-certified company to perform 100% of the work without subcontracting. Specifically, given that the project includes specialized provisions for instrumentation and control (SCADA) equipment, does this mean the contractor must have the in-house capability to perform this work without employing a subcontractor?

No. The prime contractor shall be a HUBZone firm. However they are able to subcontract work out to other small business or specialized firms.

Reference Section H - Special Contract Requirements, clause 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR - Would the Government consider reducing the required percentage of work to be self-performed by the contractor, in order to allow the HUBZone-certified company to fully participate while engaging a highly qualified subcontractor for specialized roles and tasks critical to the project?

Please refer to answer 9.

Reference Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, clause

252.222-7000 RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL.

Please confirm whether this solicitation strictly requires the employment of individuals who are residents of Guam for all work performed for this project.

The use of the local workforce shall be to the maximum extent practicable. However, the use of other workers is allowed.

Reference Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, clause

252.222-7000 RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEMENT OF PERSONNEL.

Can HUBZone-certified company hire personnel who are not Guam residents, provided they have valid legal work authorization in Guam, particularly for highly specialized roles such as SCADA technicians, electricians, etc.

Yes.

Reference to Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters, PART IV - BONDING, BID GUARANTEE, and LETTER OF GOOD FINANCIAL STANDING: Please clarify the actual bonding requirement for this solicitation—is it 100% or 200% of the contract price.

The penal sum of each bond shall be 100% of the proposal price. Please consult with your bonding company for further clarification.

This paragraph states that “To be considered, the contractor must have a letter from an approved surety that states the contractor has a relationship with the company and required bonding capacity has been obtained or will be obtained upon award”. List of certified sureties:

https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html.

However, clause 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds and 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee – specified the other acceptable security such as postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, in accordance with Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

Please therefore confirm that the Offeror/Contractor can provide performance bond and bid guarantee in the form of either of the following

- Postal Money Order

- Certified checks

- Cashier’s checks

- Certain Bonds

- Irrevocable letter of credit

- Certain notes of the United States

The bid guarantee shall accompany an offeror proposal (pre-award) . Postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, in accordance with Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States are acceptable forms of a bid guarantee.

In the Basis of Design, Chapter 1, section 1-1, the Purpose of the project is stated as producing a 35% Concept Design Package, DD 1391, and cost estimate. This is further supported by reference in section 1-3.3. In subsection 1-4, it is noted that Design Funding is scheduled for FY 26 and construction in FY 27. Please confirm that this is the only scope required, and that full design and construction is not included in this proposal.

This is a Design Build project. The scope of work (SOW), dated 03 February 2025 details the elements of the scope that need to be performed. The Basis of Design was provided as an informational document used to assist with bid preparation. The DD 1391 and cost estimate are NOT part of the scope of this project. Please refer to the SOW.

We kindly request a four-week extension, with a revised deadline of June 27th for bid submission.

The deadline to submit proposals will remain at 2:00pm CHst on 30 May 2025.

Attachment 03 - 35% Design Submittal page 4 of 38, C-101 WELL 1 AND WELL 3 SITE PLANS: What is the required specification of the new gravel drive for vehicle access? What is the required width, length, and depth?

Please refer to the scale on the drawings for dimensions. However, gravel drive will be approximately 12 feet wide and 48 feet long with a depth sufficient to support full sized, Class 2B trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) between up to 10,000 pounds. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Attachment 03 - 35% Design Submittal page 4 of 38, C-101 WELL 1 AND WELL 3 SITE PLANS: What is the required width, length, and depth of the new concrete pad for proposed generators?

The design shall place the generator inside building 1499. No pad is required. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Attachment 03 - 35% Design Submittal page 4 of 38, C-101 WELL 1 AND WELL 3 SITE PLANS: What is the required width of the new 12-ft Double Leaf Vehicular Access Gate? What is the required specification?

12 Feet minimum. Comply with Andersen Installation Facility Standards. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Attachment 03 - 35% Design Submittal page 8 of 38, C-501 CIVIL AND WELL DETAILS: Please provide details or as-built plans of the existing wells.

As Built Drawings will be provided upon award.

Attachment 03 - 35% Design Submittal page 8 of 38, C-501 CIVIL AND WELL DETAILS: Please provide previous soil investigation reports.

Soil surveys shall be conducted by the contractor after award, as required.

Reference Attachment 02 - 35% Concept Design, CHAPTER 2 CIVIL section 2-1.2 BASIC DESIGN INFORMATION: Two options were provided for septic tank location. Please advise the suitable option as per site condition from below.

I. The bathroom improvements will require the addition of a sanitary lateral connection to the existing GCA sewer, located approximately 300 feet to the north.

II.Secondary option proposed is the Installation of a septic tank located outside of the booster station.

Please advise which option is more suitable as per site condition.

The contractor shall provide a connection to the existing GCA sewer. Septic Tank is not preferred. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Reference Attachment 02 - 35% Concept Design, CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL section 5-3 DESIGN OBJECTIVES AND PROVISION:

This paragraph states, “New electric instantaneous water heaters should be provided for the restroom lavatory and the breakroom sink”. There is no reference for the water heaters in the Drawing (P-001 & P-101) provided.

Please clarify.

Drawings are provided for reference only. New electric instantaneous water heaters shall be provided for the restroom and the breakroom sinks.

Reference Attachment 02 - 35% Concept Design, CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL section 5-3 DESIGN OBJECTIVES AND PROVISION:

Please provide details for the existing water supply pipe including size, type and material for the new fixtures connection in BPS-2 break area (rest room).

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Reference Attachment 02 - 35% Concept Design, CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL section 5-3 DESIGN OBJECTIVES AND PROVISION:

Please provide the vent size of the water tank, details of hatches and various metal connections.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Reference Attachment 02 - 35% Concept Design, CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL section 6-2.4 TANK 2 IMPROVEMENTS: This paragraph states, "A cathodic protection system will be installed to protect the water tank and an underground water piping from corrosion”.

Please clarify whether the cathodic protection is required only for the underground iron pipes and not for the concrete water tank.

Cathodic protection is required for underground water piping and all metal portions of the water tank suceptable to corrosion.

Please provide the distance between the SCADA room and Booster Pump Room, Well 1, and Well 3.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Kindly confirm if hot standby redundancy for the CPU, power supply, and communication, along with redundant I/O modules, is required for this application between the Remote Station and the SCADA room.

The system shall incorporate a UPS. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall provide details during design.

Kindly confirm if cellular 4G LTE and cellular HSPA can be used as the frequency bands required for CCTV monitoring in the project.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

If not Cellular, please confirm whether IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n can be used for video streaming with a fast frame rate within a 5-mile range.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

31 Kindly confirm if the security encryption rate is 802.11i / 128 bitAES? The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

For uniformity of bid, clarify that only one test well per well location will be done, and that this test well will be improved to serve as the new production well. Confirm that no other wells, such as an observation or second test well, are required. The basis for this is that the test well production rate may not meet the existing well and/or the government's expected flow rate.

The new well bored must produce equal volume or better than the existing well being replaced.

BOD dated 12 July 2024, page 20: Regarding page 20 of the July 12, 2024 BOD, has AAFB completed or performed any hydraulic hydrogeologic analyses of the well sites? If so, may we request a copy?

The USAF has not conducted a Hydro Geologic Survey.

BOD dated 12 July 2024, page 30: In reference to page 30 of the July 12, 2024 BOD, an assessment of the tank is required. Assuming there are crack repairs needed, and for uniformity in bidding, what length of repair should be provided?

Contractor is to execute an assessment of the tank.

Does this project need a permit from the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) and the Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA)? Please advise.

Contractor to determine permitting requirements. Recommend doing this as soon as possible due to extended approval periods.

Does this project require a Well Drilling Permit from the Guam Local Agency? Please advise.

Contractor to determine permitting requirements. Recommend doing this as soon as possible due to extended approval periods.

Does this new well require a 6-hour step drawdown + recovery test, a 24-hour constant rate pump + recovery test, and a complete water quality analysis? Please confirm

Follow the requirements provided by Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA).

Basis of Design 35% Concept Design page 19 Para. 2-1.2.3 Tank 2 Repair and page 4-1.33 Tank 2 Repair: The existing hatches, vents, and other various metal connections are showing significant signs of deterioration and are proposed to be removed and replaced to meet the current requirements.

Do the new materials need to be 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel, aluminum, or fiberglass? Please advise.

304 Stainless shall be provided where possible. Cathodic protection is required for underground water piping and all metal portions of the water tank suceptable to corrosion.

Basis of Design 35% Concept Design page 19 Para. 2-1.2.3 Tank 2 Repair and page 4-1.33 Tank 2 Repair: Do the existing stairs need to be replaced with new 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel, aluminum, or fiberglass stairs? Please advise.

304 Stainless shall be provided where possible. Cathodic protection is required for underground water piping and all metal portions of the water tank suceptable to corrosion.

Basis of Design 35% Concept Design page 19 Para. 2-1.2.3 Tank 2 Repair and page 4-1.33 Tank 2 Repair: Per the RFP and actual condition, the existing tank roof has no guardrail protection. Please confirm that the RFP requires providing a new tank roof guardrail. If so, do the guardrail materials need to be made of 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel, aluminum, or fiberglass? Please advise.

The Contractor shall provide guardrails. 306 Stainless shall be provided where possible. Cathodic protection is required for underground water piping and all metal portions of the water tank suceptable to corrosion.

Basis of Design 35% Concept Design page 19 Para. 2-1.2.3 Tank 2 Repair and page 4-1.33 Tank 2 Repair: Please confirm that the scope of work for tank repair to submit the bid proposal is the cost of TANK ASSESSMENT AND INSPECTION FEE ONLY. Any tank leak repair work will be determined during construction, and a change order to the contract will be issued.

Tank leaks are a known condition. A PVC liner is to be installed.

Basis of Design 35% Concept Design page 19 Para. 2-1.2.3 Tank 2 Repair and page 4-1.33 Tank 2 Repair: Please confirm that the DeNora chlorine system and Evoqua chlorine analyser will not be replaced as part of this project. The SOW is for additional piping and cabling due to the modification of the chlorine room.

The DeNora chlorine system will be replaced.

Basis of Design 35% Concept Design page 19 Para. 2-1.2.3 Tank 2 Repair and page 4-1.33 Tank 2 Repair: Does the existing DeNora chlorine system and Evoqua chlorine analyser require a cybersecurity system? Please advise.

Please follow the cybersecurity requirements referenced in the SOW.

Basis of Design 35% Concept Design page 19 Para. 2-1.2.3 Tank 2 Repair and page 4-1.33 Tank 2 Repair: Requirements for Adding a Sanitary Lateral Connection to the GCA Sewer Line, approximately 300 feet to the north, and relocating the Septic Tank Closure to the edge of the access roadway outside the 300-foot radius. For bid purposes, and since all offerors have the same basis for pricing this SOW, we suggest one of the sanitary systems be part of the bid option.

The contractor shall provide a connection to the existing GCA sewer. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Basis of Design 35% Concept Design page 19 Para. 2-1.2.3 Tank 2 Repair and page 4-1.33 Tank 2 Repair: For the Sanitary System, the secondary option is to relocate the septic tank closure to the edge of the access roadway outside the 300-foot radius. Does this SOW need to excavate and relocate the existing septic tank, construct a new septic tank and remove and dispose of it, or abandon and backfill the existing septic tank? Please advise.

The contractor shall provide a connection to the existing GCA sewer. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Basis of Design 35% Design Concept page 22 Figure 2-6 Well 3 Proposed Layout: The layout shows a gravel drive for vehicular access, but no measurement is specified. What is the required length for this gravel access road? Please advise.

Please refer to the scale on the drawings for dimensions. However, gravel drive will be approximately 12 feet wide and 48 feet long with a depth sufficient to support full sized, Class 2B trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) between up to 10,000 pounds. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

RFP provided drawing sheet ID A/C501- Illustrative Well Detail: This detail shows that the requirement for a new well pipe is a 12” diameter. Does the bore hole need to be 24” (minimum) in diameter? Please advise.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

RFP provided drawing sheet ID A/C501- Illustrative Well Detail: This detail shows that the well sections and elevation require GRAVEL PACK OSIO #5 BLACK PEBBLES. Please advise on the thickness of the pebbles from the well casing.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

RFP Scope of Work, Section N Hazardous Materials: Per the RFP Documents, some areas require an Asbestos Survey and Abatement. Please confirm that the scope of work is a HAZMAT assessment, and the HAZMAT abatement cost will be determined during construction and a change order to the contract.

HAZMAT abatement cost will be determined during construction and a change order to the contract will be negotiated as required.

RFP Scope of Work: Per the RFP Documents, both wells' existing SCADA systems are not in operation. Should the existing SCADA be replaced with a new one? Please advise.

The existing SCADA system shall be replaced.

Please verify the limits of land the Government owns around the wells for access and areas that can be utilized to pump well water during tests. Please note that significant amounts of water will be pumped during the tests and cannot be put into the sewer system; they need to be handled.

Well 1 has adequate drainage. Well 3 excess water will require a contractor mitigation plan.

In past projects, our experience of test well failure was approximately 50% or more. Please confirm that the government anticipates the likelihood of test well production rates being lower than required. Please advise if a test well or final well does not meet production rates, that the government will consider this a change condition so that the contractor may be paid for the additional work required. Please also confirm if the government owns enough land around the wells to drop additional test holes.

The final well must meet production rates.

Please confirm if the tank leaks are to be considered unforeseen conditions, as it’s impossible to know the extent of the leaks and the repairs required, unless the government wants a completely new tank. Please clarify the work scope that the Contractor is to assume for bidding.

Tank leaks are a known condition. A PVC liner is to be installed.

54 Do the electrical rooms need to be conditioned? Electrical rooms shall be air conditioned This does not include the generator rooms.

55 Please confirm if MEC work is required for these areas. Current MEC requirements apply.

Please confirm when/if underground caverns are discovered during drilling that require additional gravel or grout, that this unforeseen condition will be paid for by the government. Should the contractor anticipate this situation when they are ordering the materials from off-island, or if not that additional time to ship in such materials will be compensated by the government.

Any unforseen condition will be negotiated in accordance with the contract.

Please confirm the anticipated time period to get GEPA and local permits, since this will be outside the control of the contractor.

Contractor to determine permitting requirements. Recommend doing this as soon as possible due to extended approval periods.

Confirm that the existing chlorine system will be reused and the contractor is not responsible for redundant or new chlorine systems.

Chlorine system is to be replaced.

Please identify if new meters will be AMI meters connected to the SCADA system.

Confirmed.

Instructions, Conditions and Notice to Offerors, Past Performance Questionnaire: Please confirm if we can use previously completed Past Performance Questionnaire since some point of contact has either retired or is no longer employed with the client’s company.

PPQ's will be accepted as long as it meets the recency and relevancy requirements as stated in section M.

RFP-SOW (NexGen #1221582 3-Feb 2025) and the 35% Concept Basis of Design (BOD) / 35% Design Drawings (DD): We would like to request clarification in general that if there are discrepancies between the RFP-SOW (NexGen #1221582 3-Feb 2025) and the 35% Concept Basis of Design (BOD) / 35% Design Drawings (DD) please advise if the 35% BOD / DD documents will be followed.

The 35% basis of design and design drawings are provided for reference only. The SOW takes precedent.

Per RFP-SOW, Tank 2 improvements include tank leakage inspection and recommended repairs of the internal and exterior tank walls Additional Gauges and sensors for leak protection and monitoring will be provided.

SCADA connection was not mentioned (NexGen #1221582 3-Feb 2025, page 4, Item B. Summary of Work). 35% Design requires SCADA is required (35% Concept Basis of Design (BOD) / 35% Design Drawings (DD) (Prepared by POND CDM Smith Joint Venture) para. 6-2.4 page 37).

SCADA connection will be provided if AAFB network is available.

The RFP-SOW (NexGen #1221582 3-Feb 2025) did not specifically indicate any work on Well 3 existing pole mounted transformers. The 35% Design Concept BOD (35% Concept Basis of Design (BOD) / 35% Design Drawings (DD) (Prepared by POND CDM Smith Joint Venture) 2nd para.

1-3.3, page 12). requires replacing these with a new pad-mounted transformer. Please confirm if the 35% Design will be followed.

Transformer on pole to be removed and disposed of by Contractor. New transformer will be installed inside the fenceline. Provide proposed design in 65% drawings. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

There is no backup generator in Well 3. RFP-SOW did not specifically indicate that a generator is required. The 35% Design Concept BOD requires a backup generator (35% Concept Basis of Design (BOD) / 35% Design Drawings (DD) (Prepared by POND CDM Smith Joint Venture) 1st para. 6-2.1, page 36). Please confirm if a packaged outdoor generator will be provided.

The design shall place the backup generator inside building 1499. No pad is required. Provide proposed design in 65% drawings.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

The 35% design recommends including additional exterior lighting with motion sensors as additional security measures in Well 3 (35% Concept Basis of Design (BOD) / 35% Design Drawings (DD) (Prepared by POND CDM Smith Joint Venture) 2nd para. 6-2.1, page 36). Please confirm if this will be provided.

Confirmed. Contractor to provide proposed design in the 65% drawings. The 35% basis of design and design drawings are provided for reference only. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Per RFP-SOW, the project sites BPS 2, Tank 2, and Wells 1 & 3 will include video surveillance system (NexGen #1221582 3-Feb 2025, page 4, Item B. Summary of Work) . Please confirm that the required work for this system will be in accordance with the 35% Design. (35% Concept Basis of Design (BOD) / 35% Design Drawings (DD) (Prepared by POND CDM Smith Joint Venture) 2nd para. 1-3.3 page 12).

Confirmed. Contractor to provide proposed design in the 65% drawings. The 35% basis of design and design drawings are provided for reference only. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

The RFP-SOW did not mention Cathodic Protection (CP) for Tank 2. The 35% design requires CP. Please advise if CP will be provided. (35% Concept Basis of Design (BOD) / 35% Design Drawings (DD) (Prepared by POND CDM Smith Joint Venture) Para. 6-2.4 page 37).

Confirmed CP will be provided. Contractor to provide proposed design in the 65% drawings. The 35% basis of design and design drawings are provided for reference only.

Please re-confirm that a new SCADA system will be provided at Well sites 1 & 3, and in Booster Pump Station 2.

Confirmed.

During the proposal site visit, it was observed that the existing cellular antenna systems are old. Also, the survey team was not able to open the cellular transmitter cabinet to verify the condition of the equipment. For this reason, please confirm if the SCADA system will include a new antenna system, or will the SCADA be designed as a stand-alone system and have a future connectivity to the existing SCADA Water central monitoring station in Andersen AFB.

Antenna and transmission equipment will be replaced. SCADA will have connectivity if available on AAFB upon project completion.

Please confirm if there is an existing SCADA Water central monitoring station in Andersen AFB. If it exists, please confirm if the existing monitoring station can receive SCADA data via wireless cellular communications.

Connectivity does not exist at this time. SCADA systems shall be design to connect to a future network.

Please confirm product/model of the existing Wireless transmitter equipment installed in Andersen AFB that is used to receive SCADA data.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Basis of Design (35% Design) – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicate that it is recommended to re-design the SCADA system and re-utilize the existing cellular antenna. Please re-confirm that a new SCADA system will be provided at well sites (1 & 3) and in Booster Pump Station 2.

The existing SCADA system shall be replaced.

Please confirm product/model of the existing Wireless receiver (and transmitter) equipment installed in Andersen AFB that is used to receive SCADA data.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Please confirm the SCADA system will be based on Rockwell Automation products.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

RFP – Para. 6-2.1 and 6-2.2 indicated intrusion detection will be installed and tied to SCADA. Request clarification on the following: Is the exterior door of the Well 1 and 3 be provided with a door contact?

Exterior door of the Well 1 and 3 shall be provided with a door contact.

RFP – Para. 6-2.1 and 6-2.2 indicated intrusion detection will be installed and tied to SCADA. Request clarification on the following: Will the interior of the Building Wells 1 and 3 be provided with motion sensors?

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

RFP – Para. 6-2.3 indicated intrusion detection will be installed and tied to SCADA. Request clarification on the following: Are the exterior doors of the Booster Pump Station #2 building be provided with door contacts?

The exterior doors of the Booster Pump Station #2 building shall be provided with door contacts.

RFP – Para. 6-2.3 indicated intrusion detection will be installed and tied to SCADA. Request clarification on the following: Will the interior of the Booster Pump Station #2 be provided with motion sensors?

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

RFP – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that a video surveillance system will be installed to provide additional security measures for the well sites and booster pump station 2. RFP drawing E-501 indicated all cameras will terminate to a CCTV DVR. Request clarification on the following:

Please confirm that the video surveillance system in the Booster Pump station #2 and in Well sites (1 & 3) is a stand-alone system.

The system shall be designed to be either stand alone OR connected.

RFP – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that a video surveillance system will be installed to provide additional security measures for the well sites and booster pump station 2. RFP drawing E-501 indicated all cameras will terminate to a CCTV DVR. Request clarification on the following:

Please confirm that outdoor video surveillance cameras will be installed at the exterior perimeter wall of the Wells 1 & 3, and Booster Pump Station #2 to that would cover the entire fence. No video surveillance camera will be installed in the interior of the Building Wells 1 & 3, and in Booster Pump Station #2.

Confirmed.

RFP – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that a video surveillance system will be installed to provide additional security measures for the well sites and booster pump station 2. RFP drawing E-501 indicated all cameras will terminate to a CCTV DVR. Request clarification on the following:

Please reconfirm that a CCTV DVR will be installed in each Well Sites (1 & 3) and in the Booster Pump Station 2.

Confirmed.

RFP – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that a video surveillance system will be installed to provide additional security measures for the well sites and booster pump station 2. RFP drawing E-501 indicated all cameras will terminate to a CCTV DVR. Request clarification on the following: Is there a preferred product for the video surveillance camera and Digital Video Recorder (DVR)?

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

RFP – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that a video surveillance system will be installed to provide additional security measures for the well sites and booster pump station 2. RFP drawing E-501 indicated all cameras will terminate to a CCTV DVR. Request clarification on the following:

How many days (15 days or 30 days) will the video be stored in the DVR before it is automatically deleted from the DVR?

15 day loop.

Basis of Design (35% Design) – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that it is recommended to re-design the SCADA system and re-utilize the existing cellular antenna: Please re-confirm that a new SCADA system will be provided at well sites (1 & 3) and in Booster Pump Station 2.

Confirmed.

Basis of Design (35% Design) – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that it is recommended to re-design the SCADA system and re-utilize the existing cellular antenna: During the proposal site visit, we observed that the existing cellular antenna system is old. Also, the survey team was not able to open the cellular transmitter cabinet to verify the condition of the equipment. For this reason, please confirm if the SCADA system will include a new antenna system, or will the SCADA be designed as a stand-alone system and have a future connectivity to the existing SCADA Water central monitoring station in Andersen AFB.

Confirmed.

Basis of Design (35% Design) – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that it is recommended to re-design the SCADA system and re-utilize the existing cellular antenna: Please confirm if there is an existing SCADA Water central monitoring station in Andersen AFB

Currently there is no connectivity with a central monitoring station.

Basis of Design (35% Design) – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that it is recommended to re-design the SCADA system and re-utilize the existing cellular antenna: If there is an existing SCADA central monitoring station in Andersen AFB, please confirm if the existing monitoring station can receive SCADA data via wireless cellular communications.

Currently there is no connectivity with a central monitoring station.

Basis of Design (35% Design) – Para. 6-2.1, 6-2.2, and 6-2.3 indicated that it is recommended to re-design the SCADA system and re-utilize the existing cellular antenna: Please confirm product/model of the existing Wireless transmitter equipment installed in Andersen AFB that is used to receive SCADA data.

Currently there is no connectivity with a central monitoring station.

Well 1 and Well 3 repairs will include the relocation of the well, drilled outside of the building, removal and relocation of the existing pipe as necessary, the conversion of the existing building into an air-conditioned electrical room, and provision of the necessary instrumentaion and control (SCADA) equipment. At Well 3, it is proposed to replace the pole-mounted transformer with a pad-mounted transformer location within a fenced-on area and install video surveillance system allowing for video coverage and intrusion contacts to the electrical room. These security fences are prposed to connect to SCADA due to its remote location. Figure-18 shows the layout of Well 3 and Figure 1-9 shows the layout of Well 1 and its associated generator. As shown in the figures both wells are within a fenced area: As stated under section 1.3.3. Functional Objective, a pole mounted transformer shall be replaced with a pad-mounted transformer. However, during inspection, we did not find any transformers within the area. Could you please clarify this

Well 3 Transformer on the pole will be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. New transformer shall be installed within the fence line. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

35% Design Submittal - Sheet C-101: Could you kindly provide for the following details below for the reference above? New Well No.1 and Well No.3, Concrete Pad, and thickness of gravel drive for vehicular access.

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 9 – para 3, and page 20, 2-1.2.4: Has the AF performed the recommended comprehensive hydro-geologic study, and if so, will the AF please provide the information to all bidders?

The USAF has not conducted a Hydro Geologic Survey.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 9 – para 6: Is the referenced 350 kW genset not to be included as a removal and replacement for this requirement?

350 KW genset is to be retained.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 9 – para 6: The SCADA system referenced for BPS 2 at Well 1 is noted as not in operation. What is the reason it is not operational?

All SCADA systems are to be replaced.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 10 – para 1, and page 14, para 2, and page 19, 2-1.2.3: It is noted that Tank 2 is currently in use with a capacity of 730,000 gallons and it is compliant with GEPA requirements. Has the AF identified the source of the leak, if so, what is the affected area of the leaking tank?

Contractor is to execute an assessment of the tank.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 10 – para 1, and page 14, para 2, and page 19, 2-1.2.3: For bidding and pricing to equivalent requirements, what specific repairs to the tank shall be costed by all contractors?

To be determined during tank assessment.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 12 – Figure 1-7 and page 16, para 2.1:

Is the 6,250 lf of water line (12” and 16”) noted in red and described in this paragraph to be included with this requirement, or is it to be assumed as

NIC?

Basis of Design is provided for reference only.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 12 – 1-3.3, para 1: Was a DD 1391 developed for this project, and if so, please share the document so all contractors are advised of further scope requirements and justifications for this solicitation.

A DD 1391 is not available for distribution.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 12 – 1.3.3, para 2: Is there existing video surveillance at this location?

There is no video surveillance at this location.

Page 12 – 1.3.3, para 2: If there is no existing video or security at this location and if a new system is to be connected to a new SCADA, how will the GOV connect the new security monitoring and SCADA to the AAFB security?

Not in scope of this contract. New system is stand alone.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 12 – 1.3.3, para 2: For cyber-security, will all drawing and contract documents for this solicitation be required to be CUI, or only communication related plans, specifications and operating manuals?

All will be CUI.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 12 – 1.3.3, para 2: What CMMC level will be required of the contractor for this solicitation? Will a contractors compliance score be required at bid time, or prior to award?

A specific CMMC level will not be required. Please follow SOW references related to Cyber Security.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 15, 1.4: Will the GOV please provide the referenced Cost Estimate for the requirement.

Basis of Design is provided for reference only.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 16, 2.1, para 2: What are the specific (not general) flow requirements outlined by AAFB?

Basis of Design is provided for reference only.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 17, 2-1.2.2, para 1: Please supply the referenced Det 2 Infrastructure Assessment completed in March of 2022.

Basis of Design is provided for reference only.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 19, para 1: Please confirm that the existing De Nora chlorination system and the corresponding Evoqua chlorine analyzer are NIC for this requirement, and it is of sound condition to be relocated as noted by this requirement.

The existing De Nora chlorination system shall be replaced.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 20, 2.1.2.4: Well one repair – for bidding purposes, what depth shall the contractor consider for drilling the new Well 1? Shall the contractor for bidding purposes use the total depth as noted on the Hydraulic calculations for Well 1?

The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 21, 2-1.3: Well three repair – for bidding purposes, what depth shall the contractor consider for drilling the new Well 3? Shall the contractor, for bidding purposes, use the total depth as noted on the Hydraulic calculations for Well 3?

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 23, para 1: It seems that there is a priority of work for this requirement as per this paragraph. Is the contractor to provide unit pricing (or separate pricing) for each of these 3 priorities, or is it the GOV’s intent to award as one lump sum, firm-fixed price all work noted in the solicitation?

Project will be executed under 1 awarded contract. Basis of Design is provided for reference only. Contractor should consider phasing the project in line with the priorities.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 24, 3-1, and page 30, 4-1.3.2: Does the solicitation require the contractor to perform an asbestos, lead or other hazardous material survey prior to construction? If so, and abatement is required, will the contractor be compensated for performing asbestos, lead and/or hazardous material abatement by contract modification?

HAZMAT abatement cost will be determined during construction and a change order to the contract will be negotiated as required.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 30, 4-1.3.4, Well 1 Repair, para 1:

Please confirm that included with this requirement is the drilling of a new “Well 1”.

Confirmed

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 31, 4-1.3.5, Well 3 Repair, para 1:

Please confirm that included with this requirement is the drilling of a new “Well 3”.

Confirmed

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 33, 5-3, para 2: For the referenced domestic water connection, does the AF anticipate the connection coming from an existing GWA line, or directly from BPS 2 water? If from an existing GWA line, please give approximate distance and size of the line to be tied-in, with approximate diameter of the line.

Domestic water connection to duplicate as-is condition.

Basis of Design, 35% Concept - Page 36, 6-2.1, para 2: Does this solicitation require the contractor to supply and install the back-up Genset for this location, and if so, what size GENSET will be required?

Division 00 thru Division 35, UFGS Table of Contents – May 2024: Is it the GOV’s intention that each of these specification sections be noted and a part of the requirements for this solicitation? Section and subsection inclusion requires design effort and cost, and construction effort and cost, so clarity of what is required by the AF in final “For Construction” approved plans and specifications is required.

The listed UFGS references are, at a minimum, to be incorporated into this contract to meet the US Air Force standards.

AJJW 25-1071M 35 Percent Design Submittal dated 12 July 2024.pdf (wells p46): Will the wells require external sounding tubes and gravel tube, to be fixed to the outside of the casing, as has been incorporated into recent GWA production well design?

Follow GEPA requirements. The contracted Designer of Record (DOR) shall determine this detail during design.

Does the scope of work (SOW) need to include new exterior and interior paint for the structures?

Interior surfaces and exterior surfaces will be repainted.

As we reviewed the drawings, we noticed a few issues related to scale. It looks like the page size is currently set to 8 x 11 rather than the intended 22 x 34, which is affecting the graphical measurements. Additionally, the civil and sitework drawings don’t include a graphical scale reference. To ensure accuracy and clarity, could you please resend the drawings using the correct scale and include graphical scale references where needed?

The 35% basis of design and design drawings are provided for reference only. Contractor had a chance to do a solicitation site visit and to verify all measurements on-site.

Upon our review of the provided drawings, we have found that they are not properly scaled and are missing critical information necessary to prepare a comprehensive and accurate estimate. In light of this, we respectfully request a two-week extension from the date we receive the corrected and properly scaled drawings.

The deadline to submit proposals will remain at 2:00pm CHst on 30 May 2025.

Both the Attachment 7 – Past Performance Fact Sheet and Attachment 8 - Past Performance Questionnaire require “Respondent Information.”

Can the Government confirm that the following is correct?

•Section 3 – Respondent Information for Attachment 7 Past Performance

Fact Sheet should be the contractor's POC information.

•Section 3 – Respondent Information for Attachment 8 Past Performance

Questionnaire should be the Client/evaluator’s POC information.

1(a): Attachment 7 Past Performance Fact Sheet are questions that all pertain to the offeror.

1(b): Attachment 8 Past Performance Questionnaire, Section 3: Respondent Identification – this information shall be answered by the government/mission partner, customer, or the like.

Given the current high turnover within the Government agencies, obtaining new PPQs for our completed project has been challenging, especially for projects that already have a FINAL CPAR. Will the Government consider accepting previously completed PPQs or CPAR instead of a newly completed PPQ (Attachment 8 – Past Performance Questionnaire)?

Yes. Please follow the instructions in Section L., PART III - PAST PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL of the solicitation - Only relevant efforts desired a. All offerors shall provide a list of than five (5) individual projects that are the most relevant contracts completed by solicitation issue date for any no more customer using the Past Performance Fact Sheet (Attachment 07). The Past Performance Fact Sheet shall correspond with the completed PPQs (if provided) and /or final CPARS (if available). If an offeror has no past performance history of relevance, the offeror must state affirmatively it possesses no past performance history of relevance.

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