Government Responses to RFIs Taxiway Whiskey Phase IV W912DR21B0012.pdf

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Project: Replace/Upgrade Taxiway Whiskey Phase IV Review: W912DR21B0012 (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 40 inquiries.

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Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

This solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-7012, SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING. In order to determine the required compliance with this clause as well as the requirements of the Interim DFARS rules effective as of today's date, it is imperative that we be advised as to whether or not this contract includes Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). If you are not sure as to whether this contract includes CUI, please contact the DoD CUI Office at osd.pentagon.ousd-intel-sec.mbx.dod-cui@mail.mil.

On: Jun 02 2021.

Government Response. . This solicitation does not contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

On: Jun 14 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9286874 Other 7 of 56 Request for Information

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please consider extending the Request for Information deadline to June 29, 2021.

(Attachment: Solicitation-Taxiway+Whiskey+Phase+IV+W912DR21B0012.pdf) On: Jun 17 2021.

Government Response. . The Request for Information deadline has been extended to 12:00PM EST, 29 June 2021. An amendment will be forthcoming. On: Jun 17 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9290546 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Section 00 21 13 states, "[the Contractor shall have at] least three (3) completed projects within six (6) years of the original date of the solicitation. Completed projects will include taxiway construction with comparable scope and complexity and have a minimum completion value of $25M that demonstrates runway/taxiway experience [...]."

Please confirm projects that are at least 50% complete would be considered relevant for this project, in lieu of only 100% "completed" projects.

On: Jun 21 2021.

Government Response. . Projects would need to be 100% complete to be considered relevant for this project. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9290555 Contracting Form 1442

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Box 13 from Form 1442 states, "Offers providing less than 140 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected." Due to ongoing commodity shortages, please confirm offers are valid for 60 calendar days. If not, will an escalation clause be considered if more than 2% escalation is incurred between proposal submission and award.

On: Jun 21 2021.

Government Response. . The Baltimore District did not include the escalation clause and do not intend to include it. Please price bids according to 140 calendar days. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9295673 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Section 00 21 13 states, "[the Contractor shall have at] least three (3) completed projects within six (6) years of the original date of the solicitation. Completed projects will include taxiway construction with comparable scope and complexity and have a minimum completion value of $25M that demonstrates runway/taxiway experience [...]."

Please confirm projects must be 100% "completed" projects since projects that are not complete do not demonstrate that enough work has been performed to demonstrate the ability to successfully complete all phases of the project.

As an example, the phase III Contractor is likely over 50% complete but as of the site visit has not started placing concrete paving, thus not demonstrating an ability to successfully complete all phases of the project.

On: Jun 23 2021.

Government Response. . Confirmed, projects must be 100% completed. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9295727 Electrical EA104 NOTE 4 & 5

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Notes 4 and 5 on drawing EA104 states to provide a 300 & 100 pair communications cable to splice into existing.

Will a specification be issued for the type of cable desired?

On: Jun 23 2021.

Government Response. . No other information was provided related to the requirements of the 300 and 100 pair communications cable. The new cable must be compatible with the existing cable. The existing cable specifications are unknown. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9295779 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Section 00 21 13 states, "[the Contractor shall have at] least three (3) completed projects within six (6) years of the original date of the solicitation. Completed projects will include taxiway construction with comparable scope and complexity and have a minimum completion value of $25M that demonstrates runway/taxiway experience [...]."

Please confirm that the completion value must be a minimum of $25m and may not be adjusted for inflation as a way for Contractors to submit smaller projects that do not meet the $25m threshold.

On: Jun 23 2021.

Government Response. . The minimum completion value has been changed from $25M to $15M. The completion value must be a minimum of $15M and may not be adjusted for inflation. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9295792 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Section 00 21 13 states, "[the Contractor shall have at] least three (3) completed projects within six (6) years of the original date of the solicitation. Completed projects will include taxiway construction with comparable scope and complexity and have a minimum completion value of $25M that demonstrates runway/taxiway experience [...]."

Please confirm that in order for a project to be considered relevant the entity submitting the project to substantiate the DRC must have been the Prime Contractor on that project. Allowing entities to submit projects on projects that they were only a Subcontractor and not the Prime Contractor does not demonstrate the ability to manage all aspects of the work and/or fulfil all contractual obligations as will be required for the Taxiway Whiskey phase IV work.

On: Jun 23 2021.

Government Response. . The Contracting Officer will review the information submitted by the apparent low bidder to determine whether the bidder met the definitive responsibility requirements of the solicitation.

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How a firm demonstrates the experience will be evaluated as a part of the responsibility determination and could include experience as a subcontractor. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9296001 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Section 00 21 13 states, "[the Contractor shall have at] least three (3) completed projects within six (6) years of the original date of the solicitation. Completed projects will include taxiway construction with comparable scope and complexity and have a minimum completion value of $25M that demonstrates runway/taxiway experience [...]."

Please consider revising the minimum completion value to $40M, which is more in line with the anticipated value of this project.

On: Jun 23 2021.

Government Response. . The minimum completion value has changed from $25M to $15M. On: Jul 13

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9296357 Contracting 00 50 00

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Section 00 50 00 - Contracting Forms and Supplements states (3) forms must be completed, where applicable, and returned with the bidder's bid. The Section states the Forms are attached after Section 01 00 00; however, it does not appear as if these (3) forms were attached. Please issue the (3) forms.

On: Jun 23 2021.

Government Response. . Standard Form LLL, Certificate of Corporate Authority and the EFT Form will be attached to the Amendment. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9297143 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Virtual Bid Opening Solicitation Instructions indicates bids shall be submitted electronically. The instructions also state the original bid seal (if applicable) must be mailed and received by the bid opening time and date. Please confirm the original bid seal can be mailed and received within 48 hours of the bid submission since the bid guarantee will be scanned and submitted electronically.

On: Jun 24 2021.

Government Response. . The original bid guarantee is not required to be mailed. A scanned copy of the original bid guarantee must be included in the electronic bid submission for the bid to be considered responsive. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9299535 Other 6 of 56 Instructions to Bidders

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify whether any documentation regarding the Definitive Responsibility Criterion is required at the time of bid with the submission of proposal.

On: Jun 25 2021.

Government Response. . The Government will request the DRC from the apparent low bidder after bid opening. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303516 Electrical ED101

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

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Provide depth or profiles for existing manholes: NM-10, AM-77 and AM-76.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Manhole NM-10 is not shown on the plans. There is no information on manholes AM-77 or AM-76 because it is not part of the design/construction. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303518 Electrical ED102

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Provide depth or profiles for existing manholes: NM-101, NM-102, AM-79, AM-10, AM-80, AM-13.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Manholes NM-101 and NM-102 are expected to be 8'x8'x7'. There is no information on manholes AM-79, AM-10, AM-80 or AM-13 because it is not part of the design/construction.

On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303520 Electrical ED103

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Provide depth or profiles for existing manholes: NM-103, AM-14, AM-81.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Manhole NM-103 is expected to be 8'x8'x7'. There is no information on manholes AM-14, or AM-81 because it is not part of the design/construction. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303523 Electrical ED104

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Provide depth or profiles for existing manholes: AM-82, AM-15, NM-105, EMH-50, AM-83, EMH-51.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Manhole NM-105 is expected to be 8'x8'x7'. There is no information on manholes AM-82, AM-15, EMH-50 or AM-83 because it is not part of the design/construction. On: Jul 13

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303524 Electrical ED104

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Provide dimensions (LxWxD) for manholes to be demolished: AM-83, EMH-50.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . There is no information on manholes AM-83 or EMH-50 because it is not part of the design/construction. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303536 Electrical ED104

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Provide profiles showing depth for duct banks to be demolished: 16W4 from AM-82 to AM83; 16W4 from AM-15 to south end of drawing; Duct bank section U2 to no name manhole to end of drawing.

On: Jun 29 2021.

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Government Response. . There is no information provided in the plans and specifications because the information requested is not part of the design/construction. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303540 Electrical ED104

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Clarify conduit size for duct bank section U2.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . There is no information provided in the plans and specifications because the information requested is not part of the design/construction. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303545 Electrical ED108

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Confirm that duct bank & cables in section U are to remain.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Section U is not shown on ED108. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303553 Electrical ED105

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Confirm that duct bank & cables in section U are to remain.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Correct, the duct bank and cables in section U are intended to remain. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303556 Landscape Architecture EC-501 A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On sheet EC-501 Detail A, the Super Silt Fence detail shows 2"x2" wooden post or other frangible material. At the site visit I noticed metal posts being used for the silt fence and have gotten feedback that these wooden posts might not work well with the chain link fencing and cloth.

Please advise if this should be metal posts with the chain link.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Wooden posts or a frangible material are required. Metal posts would not be allowed unless there were certified as frangible. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303563 Landscape Architecture EC-501 A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On Sheet EC-501 Detail A, the picture shows 10' maximum spacing for the posts but Note 2 says 5' center to center maximum.

Please advise.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Follow MDE guidance which calls for 10' maximum separation. On: Jul 13

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9303640 Electrical ED104

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Clarify if the following duct banks will need to be intercepted: duct bank from manhole AM-82 to AM-83; Duct bank section 29 from AM-15 east to proposed taxiway.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . As indicated on ED-104 and E-104 the duct banks from AM-82 to AM-83 and Duct bank section 29 are to be removed and not reinstalled. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303691 Electrical ED105

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Provide duct bank configuration, profiles and circuitry for duct bank between manholes AM-17 and AM-85; between manhole AM-85 east to end of drawing; between manholes AM-49 and AM-48; between manhole AM-48 east to end of drawing; from manhole AM-17 north to end of drawing.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . The manholes identified are not located on ED105. On ED107, the information shown for these manholes and duct banks is correct. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303703 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Definitive Responsibility Criteria requires projects with a minimum completion value of $25M. There are multiple factors that affect final pricing of a contract that do not necessarily make a contractor any more or less qualified to complete a project of this scope or magnitude. The final price should only be considered in line with bonding capacity. Ability to manage a project of this complexity is best demonstrated by evaluating self-perform capabilities, as well as managing multiple scopes of similar complexity. Please consider allowing past projects of similar size by area of pavement, which are considered comparable complexity in accordance with the elements of work listed with the DRC. Further consideration or value should also be given to contractors self-performing larger, more critical portions of the work, such as airfield PCC paving.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . The minimum completion value for the Definitive Responsibility Criteria has been changed to $15M. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303717 Electrical ED105

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Clarify if cables in duct banks between manholes AM-17 and AM-85 and from manhole AM-85 east to the end of drawing need to be removed.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Yes, remove any existing cable and not abandon in place. All available information is shown. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303735 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please consider allowing the completion value of past projects to be adjusted for inflation similar to what was allowed by previous phases of the Taxiway Whiskey replacement program. Geographic location has a very large impact on

Page 6 of 9ProjNet: Logged In User final project value, as does construction market conditions. Projects that were less than $25M 5-6 years ago and in other geographical regions, but of similar scope and complexity, will likely be of much higher value than $25M in today's market.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . The minimum completion value has been changed from $25M to $15M. On:

Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303743 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please consider extending the timeline for Definitive Responsibility Criteria to 8 years.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . The timeline for the Definitive Responsibility Criteria remains unchanged. On:

Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303757 Electrical ED105

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Clarify if cables in duct banks between manholes AM-17 north to the end of drawing need to be removed.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Yes, remove any existing cable and not abandon in place. All available information is shown. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303766 Electrical ED106

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Provide duct bank configuration, profiles and circuitry for duct bank crossing taxiway Whiskey 4.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . ED106 does not show a duct bank crossing Whiskey 4. On: Jul 14 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303796 Electrical EA103A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Notes on this drawing call for relabeling existing circuitry. However, not all the circuit is shown. Please clarify:

a. Confirm only circuits and fixtures shown on this drawing need to be relabeled.

b. No additional work or material, other than new labels, are required to be provided.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . a. As indicated at the top edge of EA103A, the relabeling shall continue for the rest of the circuit around the Apron.

b. As indicated in the sheet, it is only anticipated that relabeling is required. This will require removal of taxiway lighting and reinstallation of the lighting which per specifications requires new bolts and lock washers. On: Jul 14 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303801 Construction Phasing GC005

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

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Please confirm the intent of the phasing. It appears the main phasing constraint is access to Hangar 19 via Temporary W3T, and that once W3T construction is complete, Taxiway W north of the W/W3 Intersection can be closed for reconstruction. Please confirm this understanding is correct.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . That is correct. A key phasing constraint is to maintain access to Hangar 19 during construction via W3T. Once W3T is made operational, the W/W3 intersection can be closed for construction. On: Jul 14 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303803 Electrical EA106

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Confirm that there is no additional duct bank G2 south of taxiway Whiskey South.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Duct bank G2 is existing to remain and is not part of the design/construction.

On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303813 Construction Phasing GC005

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please confirm that there is no maximum time for closure of Taxiway Whiskey 4 and W/W4 intersection for reconstruction. It appears this pavement is allowed to be closed immediately following NTP and can remain closed for the entire duration of Phases 4A through 4C.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Time limits on this intersection are established as the sum of the duration for Sub Phases 4A, 4B, and 4C shown in the table near the middle of drawing GC005. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303845 Safety GC004

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Will Taxiway Whiskey 2 be considered active pavement throughout the life of the Phase 4 project?

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . Yes. Access for aircraft on Whiskey 2 will need to be maintained for all phases as shown. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303906 Civil CD Series

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide invert elevations for existing fuel lines to remain within the project limits.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . From the original system design drawings, lines on CD-104 have 5 to 7-ft of cover, and lines on CD-106 & 107 have 7 to 10-ft of cover. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303943 Civil 33 46 16

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please consider allowing Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings as allowed by the UFGS guide specification.

On: Jun 29 2021.

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Government Response. . Pipe selection has been made and corrugated polyethylene was not included.

On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303947 Civil 33 52 43.13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

This specification is intended for new fuel piping. Please confirm that only casing pipe is required to be installed, and not actual fuel piping.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . The intent was to use this specification for the casings for future fuel lines.

There is no new fuel piping to be provided in this contract. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9303949 Contracting 00 21 13

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please confirm that a small business subcontracting plan is not required to be submitted with the proposal.

On: Jun 29 2021.

Government Response. . The Government will request that the apparent low bidder submit the Subcontracting Plan with the DRC documentation within the timeframe prescribed by the Contracting Officer. On: Jul 13 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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