RFIs_for_FA5270_(2).pdf

RFIs for FA5270-15-B-0010

1. CLIN 0001 calls for removal of 100mm thick asphalt pavement and provide 100mm thick new asphalt pavement. However, as-built drawings dated July 1980 shows a typical thickness of 50mm for all the seven (7) tennis courts. Please clarify that the contractor will remove 50mm thick and provide a new 50mm thick asphalt pavement.

a. According to the drawings listed with this package, 100mm is the thickness indicated for the concrete floor. 50mm is the thickness of the asphalt top layer. The work for the 2 courts (#70101) includes removing and disposing of the 100mm concrete and the 50mm asphalt, then replacing both.

b. 50mm asphalt top layer will be removed and replaced for the 5 courts #70100

2. CLIN 0002 requires removal of existing coating and repair of cracks, depression. Some cracks are deep and that integrity of patch/repair will create warranty issues given the thickness of 50mm asphalt pavement. Removal of the existing coating requires pavement scraping which tantamount to removing all the asphalt pavement. For long term merit to the government, please confirm that the best approach to this issue is to remove and replace all asphalt pavement.

a. CLIN 0002 work is limited to patch and repair for the more serious cracks. Asphalt should only be replaced in those areas.

3. Please advise the manufacture's name and item No. for the acrylic coating and paint coating.

a. Colored sealer acrylic emulsion

4. Is there any Liquidated Damages for the subject solicitation.

a. No liquidated damages

5. Is the asphalt pavement 50mm thick on the existing surface ?

a. From looking at the as built drawings, the asphalt is 100mm thick

6. Does the existing roadbed remain and only replace asphalt part ?

a. yes

7. With the aged condition of the existing pavement, i.e. no more bonding and flexibility characteristics giving warranty problem to the new coating, the project amount is anticipated to be more than the standard threshold for performance bonding. Will a 100% performance bonding be required?

a. Yes, performance bond will still be required.

8. Is there any designation of the ITF ratings for the new court surfacing system?

a. New surface will be category surface 4 (medium-fast) and surface code A- Acrylic/Polyurethane—refer to itftennis.com for further guidance

9. Will we be able to use the nearby facilities restroom, water and power source?

a. Refer to SOW (3.6) The Contractor shall be responsible for providing latrines for his personnel. Water and power source is not provided

10. Removing coating, is there any specific requirement?

a. Contractor is to remove existing coating in the most efficient way possible. Refer to ITF tennis docs for guidance

11. During the site visit the facility manager mentioned that the asphalt should be replaced only the sevely damaged courts at #70100. Homw many out of five should we consider for this.

a. Refer to the SOW (4.1). The asphalt and surfacing should only be replaced on the 2 courts #70101

12. Are we allowed to work on both locations or do we have to phase the project as mentioned by the facility manager. If so, 60 days for construction is not enough and would the Government consider 90 days.

a. Refer to SOW (4.3) The work shall be phased with the two courts to be completed first.

90 day request for construction is acceptable.

13. To expedite work, considering to bring in heavy equipment for the project.

Is ti possibel to remove portions of the existing fence and reinstall it again after finishing the project.

a. Yes.

14. Hard type Acrylic resin can be used for top coat? If not, what type of material do you accept?

a. Acrylic resin can be used for top coat

15. How long does warranty last? Usually, Durebaility of top coat with new As is 6-8 years.

a. 1 year

16. Weather laying new asphalt or not is at the contractros discretion?

a. Follow the scope of work.