Q&A_Sheet_(Gov't_Responses).pdf

Qstn # PWS REFERENCE QUESTIONS ANSWERS 1 4.4 Training Are there any special training requirements that are needed to access the Claiborne Range, such as UXO avoidance? If so, will the training be provided by the Base?

Access to Claiborne Range is dependent on the training activities taking place, and will be approved by the Range Operations Manager. There are no special requirements beyond those.No Special training or UXO training required

2 4.11 Quality Program Plan

This section states that the QPP should include a SAP. However, Section 4.11.3 indicates that a SAP is not applicable. No sampling is required under this contract, correct?

No Sampling required. Inspection and repairs to soil cover of Landfill(s) only.

The SAP has been removed from the PWS.

3 4.15 Site Survey Is the contractor required to conduct a site survey to enable preliminary scoping at either Claiborne Range (Landfill 034) or LF No. 2? If so, is the site survey to be conducted prior to developing the Work Plans or can it be combined with the annual LUC inspection at Landfill 034 and during the scheduled maintenance event at LF No. 2? Would the Government consider removing this requirement?

Site Survey is required to determine issues/items as discussed in the stated paragraph.

The site survey cannot to be combined with the LUC inspection. Contractor to plan for three trips to the sites, one to perform the site survey, one to do the inspection/repairs in the first year, and one to do inspections the second year.

4 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

How large is the Claiborne Range (acreage)? Can the Government provide a map showing the location of the range in relation to Barksdale AFB? What are the current LUCs that are in place that require monitoring?

Approximately 7,800 acres. Site LF034 is approximately 0.1 acres.

Clairborne range is located 8 miles south of former England AFB near Alexandria, LA. There is no map showing the range in relation to Barksdale.

Louisiana DEQ requirements are that contaminated subsurface soils and potential subsurface Munitions of Explosive Concern remain in place and not be disturbed and transported to another location. The LUCs are all administrative in nature.

5 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

This section indicates that the site inspections at the Claiborne Range should be performed by two people. Why do the inspections require two people?

Due to location and being away from any standard facilities to assist in emergency, need two people in case one is hurt and other needs to call/provide assistance.

6 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Can the Government provide a copy of the current Land Use Control Implemtation Plan (LUCIP)?

A Land use Controls Implementation Plan is currently being developed by the Barksdale ISS and is therefore not available.

It will be based on Louisiana DEQ requirements that contaminated subsurface soils and potential subsurface Munitions of Explosive Concern remain in place and not be disturbed and transported to another location.

7 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Can the Government provide an example of the most current Annual Site Inspection Report for LF034, Claiborne Range?

This will be the first inspection so there is no current site inspection report available.

8 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Will the native soil for landill repairs at LF No. 2 consist of six inches of top soil material? Are there any grading or compaction requirements? Will the soil require laboartory testing prior to using it as backfill? If testing is required, what are the analyses?

Yes, it will require 6 inches of topsoil material, standard compaction of material to prevent runoff/washout and positive grading to create drainage in accordance with surrounding area.

No testing of requiring lab analysis (soil is to be free of obvious contamination large rocks, limbs/timber, and large clumps of decomposed material)

9 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Is there an on Base borrow pit for the native soil required at Landfill No. 2? If so, would the contractor need to provide equpment and operator to excavate and load the soil?

There is not a base borrow pit available for use for this project.

The Contractor needs to provide all equipment and operators needed to excavate and load the soil.

10 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

What native vegetation at LF No. 2 is acceptable to the Base?

Can the Government verify that only seeding and not sod is required? Is seeding and mulching acceptable?

Base uses a mixture of drought and disease resistant grasses, such as bermuda and bahia; these types of grass seeds (mixed) are acceptable.

See revised PWS.

11 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Are there any watering requirements of the repaired areas after seeding? If watering is required, is there a fire hydrant in the vicinity that the contractor can access? Is there a growth and coverage criteria for the reseeded areas?

Stated para. Reads "No watering or mowing will be required" Therefore, no watering required. Growth and coverage requirement for the area--no.

12 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Please provide specifications for the Gate replacement at LF No.

2? What size gate? What are the materials of construction?

The estimated gate size is 6"x10" and has the following specifications:

- Double swing with locking mechanism

- 1 inch round galvanized hollow pipe framing welded to create frame

- Welds ground to eliminate chips and burrs and maintain water resistance of galvinizing (with cross bracing of the same construction) - Rod placement into ground hole to keep gate closed and steady in wind conditions

- Gates covered in matching chain link fencing attached to pipe frame

13 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Please provide specifications for the "large" signs to be replaced at LF No. 2? What size sign? What are the materials of construction for the sign and the post? Is the post to be set in concrete?

See revised PWS specifications

14 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

For the 20 feet of chain link fence to replaced, does that include replacing posts as well or just the fence? If so, how many posts are to be replaced?

No, replacing posts is not part of the requirement and is stated in revised

PWS.

15 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Is the contractor to assume that the 20% cover replacement, and replacement of 1 gate, 4 large signs, and 20 feet of fence is to replaced each of the 2 years of the POP or are we to assume this is the total quantity for these items for the entire 2 year

POP?

It is expected that the contractor will perform on mobilization and one de-mobilization to accomplish those tasks. See revised PWS.

16 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Is the contractor to assume that all of the repair items at LF No.

2 listed in the SOW will be conducted during one mobilization?

If it is anticipated that these repairs will occur at various times over the 2-year POP, please provide the expected number of mobilizations so that all contractors are bidding the same.

It is expected that the contractor will perform on mobilization and one de-mobilization to accomplish those tasks. See revised PWS.

17 6.10.2 LTM and LTO Maintenance

Please provide an example of a Standard Monitoring Report for LF No. 2?

Refer to website in the revised PWS.

18 General Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number FA890319R0010 on FBO contain requirements similar to an existing contract or will this be a new requirement?

If possible, please provide the current contract number.

This is a new requirement; not an existing contract. Contract number not available until award.

FA8903-19-R-0010

Attachment 9

RFP QUESTIONS / RESPONSES

Perform LUC Monitoring and Enforcement at LF 034 and Erosion Control and Repairs at LF 002

10 Jan 2019

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