RFI 01_YTPM 16-0007 Repair Fire Training.pdf
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- YTPM 16-0007 Repair Fire Training Facility Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- FA6606-20-R-0001
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This document contains a request for information (RFI) regarding a federal contract opportunity to repair a fire training facility located at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The RFI seeks clarification on painting specifications and the extent of surface preparation required. It also provides responses recommending that bidding follow the specifications, water blasting would be an acceptable preparation method subject to inspector approval, and complete paint removal is suggested for bidding despite unclear requirements.
The related federal contract opportunity involves project 16-0007 to repair the fire training facility with an estimated period of performance of 225 calendar days from notice to proceed. Work includes replacement of piping, valves, filters, siding and controls. The estimated value is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The solicitation will be a 100% small business set-aside issued as a request for proposal in mid-April 2020 by the Department of the Air Force Reserve Command. Interested parties must register in the System for Award Management to receive the solicitation publishing on the listed website.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Amendment FA660620R00010001.pdf | ||
| TO 35E1-2-13-1 6 Feb 15.pdf | ||
| RFI 02_YTPM 16-0007 Repair Fire Training.pdf | ||
| Site Visit Attendees_06.02.2020.pdf | ||
| YTPM 16-0007 Fire Training Submittal Register REV20200313.pdf | ||
| YTPM 16-0007 Fire Training Construction-Drawings.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - FA660620R0001_Issued.pdf | ||
| YTPM 16-0007 Fire Training Specifications REV20200313.pdf | ||
| YTPM 16-0007 Fire Training Bid Schedule Contractor Est.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination MA20200003 3.13.2020.pdf |
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REPORT (RFI)
RFI NO. PAGE NO.
SOLICITATION TITLE
Contractor's Request for Information
REQUESTED BY: DATE REQUESTED: Potential Cost Impact
[No] Potential Schedule
Impact [No]SUBCONTRACTOR
RFI
SUBJECT:
DRAWINGS
INFORMATION REQUESTED:
ATTACHMENTS FROM CONTRACTOR: (1 attachment)
NOTE: THE RFI SYSTEM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT MECHANISM FOR RESPONDING TO CONTRACTOR'S REQUESTS FOR
INFORMATION. IT DOES NOT PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH ADDITIONAL WORK. IF THE CONTRACTOR CONSIDERS
THE RFI RESPONSE A CHANGED CONDITION, PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT PROVISIONS.
QA REVIEWER'S SIGNATURE DATE
RFI FORM
SOLICITATION NO.
FA660620R0001 Repair Fire Training Facility B8005
Project YTPM 16-0007
05 June 2020
1. There are two painting sections and it is not clear to me which one applies to the specific work items. I honestly think that Sections 099000 could cover all the work if a specification for epoxy and aliphatic urethane is added to that section.
2. Section 099713 requires third party inspections for a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Protective Coating Specialist, Coating Inspection Company and Testing Lab. These requirements are usually reserved for Industrial settings where exposure to caustic chemicals and atmospheres are present. It will be expensive to provide these services, far exceeding the cost of the actual painting work.
3. Note A on Plan A202 states that all the existing coatings on the Control Tower will be removed by SSPC 1,2,3 and/or 7. In my opinion, while the existing coatings are failing in some areas, the failure does not necessitate complete removal. I don't believe that the failure is the result of saponification (a chemical reaction resulting from an alkyd paint being applied over a galvanized surface). Often, coating failure on galvanized surfaces results from failing to completely remove oils applied to protect the metal during shipping. In any case, it would be nearly impossible (and incredibly expensive) to remove the existing coatings using the specified methods without damaging the galvanizing. I suggest preparing the surfaces by removing the failing coatings with high pressure water blasting (5000 psi), applying a cementitious galvanized steel primer and two finish coats of a quality DTM (PPG PittTech or SW Pro Industrial).
WARB Response #1: Spec section 09 97 13.27 Refers to the metal pipe coatings.
WARB Response #2: The project needs to be bid based on what is stated in the specifications.
WARB Response #3: Water pressure blasting would be an acceptable method. As far as how much paint needs to be removed is not really clear. So for bidding purposes it is suggested to remove all. It will be at the discretion of the inspectors to determine if enough paint has been removed to be acceptable prior to start of painting.
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