FA9301-16-R-0011_Questions_and_Answers_-_Technical.pdf

Paving Solicitation FA9301-16-R-0011 Solicitation & Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit

Questions & Answers (Q&As) – Technical RFP Posted 17 Mar 2017

Solicitation – Clauses

1. Regarding AFFARS 5352.242-9000, the contractor will need early morning contacts for access for subs and suppliers. Will the Government have POC for all requests at all times?

Government’s Answer: A Government Project Manager (GPM) will be assigned to each project and will be the POC overseeing the project. GPM’s will not be available for all requests at all times. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with the GPM for early morning deliveries, access, etc. in advance during regular business hours. The GPM can be available outside regular business hours given adequate advanced notice and if scheduling permits. In the GPM’s absence or unavailability, the assigned Contracting Officer (CO) or Contract Specialist can also assist with contractor Base access requests. In regards to Base access requests, pre-vetting by Security Forces is required so the contractor employees’ information would need to be provided to the GPM or CO at least three duty days prior to their arrival, and if the individual is cleared via the pre-vetting process, they can show up to any of the three Base gates and provide a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance to be processed for their pass (please note that contractors coming through the West Gate cannot get a pass between the hours of 0600-0700). If an employee is issued a long-term Base access pass, they will be able to access the Base at any time per the hours stipulated by the CO when they were initially issued the Base pass.

Solicitation – Section L

2. Regarding the ELINs:

a. X001, Each 6" of Sub-base preparation: Is this subgrade prep? This item has not been used on past IDIQ's at Edwards.

Government’s Answer: Subgrade ELIN was added. The quantities for both Subgrade prep and Sub-base prep were reassessed. The word “preparation” was removed from the Sub-base line items (ELINs X001 and X002). See ELINs X001-X004.

b. Suggest adding “Subgrade Prep”: This item is necessary in order to capture the effort to fine grade prior to base rock or AC.

Government’s Answer: Subgrade ELIN was added and the estimated quantities for both Subgrade prep and Sub-base prep were reassessed. See ELINs X003 and X004, and the revised Estimated Workload at Attachment 8 (L-2).

c. ELIN A004 Added Base Inch 1"-5" is confusing. Does this mean added base price per inch or added base total price up to 5 inches? The price would be different based on the thickness. Added base price per inch is more reasonable to calculate the price.

Government’s Answer: ELIN X004 was updated to state “Each added inch of Base.”

Note that this ELIN is now listed as ELIN X006 due to the addition of two Subgrade Prep ELINs as addressed in question 2.c. Also, added “of” to ELIN X005 for consistency across ELINs X001 and X003.

d. X00B, Airfield - Load Bearing, Each 3'' AC (64/28 Polymer Modified Mix, no RAP):

What is the intent of the Government for load bearing? Could not locate specification.

Government’s Answer: Load Bearing AC in this case is the AC that will be used on runways, taxiways, aprons, and pads. It is governed by UFGS 32 12 15.13. The link to the UFGS is http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-32-12-15-13. “Load Bearing” wording was deleted on ELIN to avoid confusion. See ELINs X00D and X00E.

e. X00F, Pulverize ACC and incorporate on-site into base course, each 3": Typically, the pulverized thickness is 6" to 9". Can this item be modified, or will the item be doubled or tripled with various depths?

Government’s Answer: The ELIN states that the pulverized quantities for payment will be determined by measuring pre-pulverized thickness of ACC only, not the soil beneath that gets mixed in. ELIN was changed to state “up to 6 inches of ACC” and ELIN for “each additional inch of ACC” was added. See ELINs X00H and X00J. Note: The heading for this group of ELINs has been changed to “ACC Pulverizing” (instead of “ACC Pulverization”).

f. X00J, Single Coat Treatment: What kind of bituminous treatment is this? Chip seal?

Government’s Answer: Yes, it includes chip seal. See X00N.

g. X00K, Double Coat Treatment: What kind of bituminous treatment is this? Chip seal?

Government’s Answer: Yes, it includes chip seal. See X00P.

h. X00V, ACC Patch < 100SY: Previous IDIQ quantities actually used were less than

1,000 SY for the 5 years. Should the quantity be closer to 1,000 SY per year?

Government’s Answer: 10,000 SY is a Government estimate for this ELIN. See X00Z.

i. X00W, ACC Patch > 100SY: Previous IDIQ quantities actually used were less than

15,000 SY for the 5 years. Should the quantity be closer to 3,000 SY per year?

Government’s Answer: 10,000 SY is a Government estimate for this ELIN. See X010.

j. X00Z, Roadway MARKING REFLECTIVE with A/F Type 1 Beads: Previous IDIQ quantities actually used were less than 3,000 SF for the 5 years. Should the quantity be closer to 1,000 SF per year?

Government’s Answer: 20,000 SY is a Government estimate for this ELIN. See X013.

k. X010, Roadway MARKING REFLECTIVE with A/F Type 4 Beads: Should the quantity be closer to 1,000 SF per year?

Government’s Answer: 20,000 SY is a Government estimate for this ELIN. See X014.

l. X00X, Roadway Striping, 4'' Line, with A/F Type 1 Beads: Can the unit be changed to

LF which is standard and easier to quantify?

Government’s Answer: Unit of measure for this ELIN changed to LF for both X011 (Type 1 beads) and X012 (Type 4 beads).

m. X01B, Rumble Strips, rubberized material purchased and installed post-construction:

What is this? Is there an associated specification?

Government’s Answer: Rumble strips or sleeper lines are a road safety feature to alert drivers who are drifting out of their lane. There is no specification. Material is to be suggested by the Contractor. Suitability of material is to be determined by the Government per task order. See ELIN X01F.

n. X02M, Off-Base Material Disposal: What kind? Trash? AC and Concrete?

Government’s Answer: All construction debris. Does not include HAZMAT. See ELIN X02R.

o. Please verify the units for A01T Handicap Ramp on Attachment ELIN Pricing. I think it should be changed from LF to EA.

Government’s Answer: Unit of measure for this ELIN changed to EA. See ELIN X01X.

p. Please clarify ELIN A02N Select Fill Material. Is this for material price only or material and installation price?

Government’s Answer: This ELIN is for both material price and installation price.

Added verbiage “(includes Material and Installation)” to ELIN title. See ELIN X02S.

q. There are two disposal items. Under Demolition and Disposal, there are A03D, A03E, and A03F. Also, There is A02M Off-Base Material Disposal. Does this mean on-base disposal should be included in A03D, A03E, or A03F, but Off-base disposal should be included in A02M? Please clarify.

Government’s Answer: All disposal is off-Base. See ELIN X02R. “Demolition and Disposal” ELIN group name has been changed to “Demolition” only. See ELINs X03H, X03J, and X03K.

Solicitation – Statement of Work (Basic Contract)

3. Regarding para. 3.6.1, All subcontractors shall be licensed in the state of California in their specialty where required. Is this requirement also for general contractors? or Just all subcontractors?

Government’s Answer: A license is required only of whomever is actually performing the work; therefore, if a subcontractor is hired by a General Contractor to do the work, then only the subcontractor needs to be licensed.

4. Regarding para. 5.1.1, Performance Times, can the contractor have 1 superintendent and 1

QC manager during times when the Government needs up to 10 projects working concurrently?

Government’s Answer: Yes; however, the Contractor should utilize sound judgment in managing their resources given the number of projects and the location of the projects when determining how many superintendents and QC managers are required.

5. Regarding para. 8.11, Site Safety, will the Government require a full time SSHO? If so, can the QC manager or Superintendent take that role?

Government’s Answer: Yes, a full time safety officer is required. Yes, the QC Manager or Superintendent can fulfill that role.

6. Regarding Attachment 1, Contractor’s Quality Control Plan, para. 2.1.a, is this person full time and will that be his only function?

Government’s Answer: Yes, this person is full-time. No, it does not have to be his only function.

7. Are we to provide Safety Officer, Quality Control, and Superintendent under this contract?

Government’s Answer: Yes, the Contractor must provide for all three positions, but it does not necessarily have to be three different people (e.g. the QC Officer can also function as the Safety Officer).

Solicitation – Seed Project

8. Where is the Water Source?

Government’s Answer: See picture below for water source location.

9. Where can we stage Equipment?

Government’s Answer: See picture below for equipment staging location.

10. Can we close Taxiway Charlie during the construction period?

Government’s Answer: Yes, Taxiway Charlie will be closed for the duration of the project.

11. If Taxiway Charlie can be closed will the contractor need to displace the Threshold?

Government’s Answer: Yes, the threshold will have to be displaced. The seed project SOW has been modified to reflect this.

12. What are the normal hours a contractor is allowed to work out on flight line (Runways)?

Government’s Answer: Normal business hours are from 0700-1600 hours Monday through Friday (see basic contract SOW para. 18.2.7).

13. Is there a 24-hour access to the flightline?

Government’s Answer: There is 24-hour access to the flight line; however, sufficient advance notice is required and access must be approved by Airfield Management (see basic contract SOW para. 8.13).

14. What are the requirements to be out on flight lines (Runways)?

Government’s Answer: Contractor is to comply with the procedures outlined in Edwards Air Force Base Instruction (EAFBI) 13-213. The basic contract SOW has been updated to replace AFTCI 13-213 with EAFBI 13-213.

15. Can slab shapes/layout be modified?

Government’s Answer: Yes, as long as the new shapes satisfy relevant UFS and UFGS, and are approved by the GPM.

16. Does the SOW mention paint removal and repainting?

Government’s Answer: Painting was implied in the scope. An explicit sentence regarding restoring the striping was added to the revised seed project SOW.

17. Is there asbestos in the slabs, ground or lead paint stripping?

Government’s Answer: No, there is no asbestos or lead paint.

18. Do you have more pictures to post of the seed project?

Government’s Answer: No, all the available pictures are already posted with the (original) seed project SOW.

Solicitation – Technical Specifications

19. 113, 32 01 11.52, Rubber Removal: In the past, there was a requirement for a minimum execution of 10,000 SF/HR. To keep the impact to Flight Ops at a minimum, will the 10,000 SF/HR be a requirement?

Government’s Answer: There is no specified rate of removal; however, the Contractor is to remove rubber on the airfield at a rate agreed upon during task order negotiations.

20. 214, 32 11 33 - 3.2.4, CTB compaction: 100% compaction is very hard to attain during the CTS process due to time constraints. Can the contractor compact to a minimum of 95%?

Government’s Answer: Airfield CTB shall be compacted to 100%. Roadway CTB compaction requirement shall be determined per task order.

21. 214, 32 11 33 - 3.4, CTB curing, Can the contractor apply SS1H to the surface as a curing membrane?

Government’s Answer: No, UFGS does not specify SS1H as an allowed grade of emulsion.

22. 302, 32 13 11.1.3.5, PCCP coring for thickness: This would impact the integrity of the concrete. In lieu of coring, can the QA/QC Check form height for thickness?

Government’s Answer: The GPM may waive the requirement to core the panels depending on the project. Need for cores to determine thickness will be determined per task order.

23. HMA Airfield:

a. 235, 32 12 15.13 - 1.2, Percent Payment: Will you employ pay factors? Pay factors have been used during Runway construction and have not been used for repairs and replacement operations.

Government’s Answer: Pay factors will be used on all projects.

b. 243, 33 12 15.13 - 1.4.3, Material Transfer Vehicle: Will this be required for the small quantities described?

Government’s Answer: MTV is to be used in accordance with sound engineering and construction practices; therefore, it will not be required for small repair projects. It is the GPM’s prerogative to make a decision on whether the project is large or small which will be determined per task order.

c. 255, 34 12 15.13 - 3.1.5, Control Charts: Will this be required for the small quantities described?

Government’s Answer: Control Charts is to be used in accordance with sound engineering and construction practices; therefore, it will not be required for small repair projects. It is the GPM’s prerogative to make a decision on whether the project is large or small which will be determined per task order.

d. 257, 35 12 15.13 - 3.6, Test Section: Will this be required for the small quantities

Government’s Answer: Test Sections are to be used in accordance with sound engineering and construction practices; therefore, it will not be required for small repair

e. 261, 3.10.2, Cut back joints: Will this be required for the small quantities described?

Government’s Answer: Cut back joints are to be used in accordance with sound engineering and construction practices; therefore, it will not be required for small repair

24. HMA Roads:

a. 282, 32 12 16 - 3.11.1.1, Percent Payment: Will you employ pay factors? Pay factors have been used during Runway construction and have not been used for new roads and road repairs/replacement operations.

Government’s Answer: See question # 23a.

b. 243, 33 12 16 - 3.7.1, Material Transfer Vehicle: Will this be required for the small quantities described?

Government’s Answer: See question # 23b.

c. 255, 34 12 16 - 3.10.5, Control Charts: Will this be required for the small quantities

Government’s Answer: See question # 23c.

d. 257, 35 12 16 - 3.5, Test Section: Will this be required for the small quantities

Government’s Answer: See question # 23d.

e. 261, 32 12 16 - 3.9.1, Cut back joints: Will this be required for the small quantities

Government’s Answer: See question # 23e.

Solicitation – Base Tour

25. B1633 Parking Lot:

a. What was the period of performance?

Government’s Answer: 180 days. Scope included full depth replacement, increase in the size of the parking lot, pouring new sidewalk and curbs, and changing layout of parking spots.

b. Was there an existing parking lot?

Government’s Answer: Yes.

26. B1600 Parking Lot:

a. Was the side that was recently worked on the same as the other side (lots of cracks, weeds growing through, etc.)?

Government’s Answer: Yes. The other side will be a future project when funds are available.

b. Was the asphalt for repairing cracks bigger than 2 inches hot or cold applied?

Government’s Answer: Hot mix asphalt was used to repair cracks bigger than 2 inches underneath the slurry seal.

c. Is herbicide used for weeds growing through the cracks before paving?

Government’s Answer: Yes. Environmental Management is involved based on this.

d. Is herbicide normally used before paint?

Government’s Answer: Yes.