IBM10B0002_Mesilla-quest ans.pdf

Project: Rehabilitation of Improvements for the Rio Grande Canaliztion Protective Leeve System

River Segment Upper Rio Grande By:

Task Order IBM09T0030 S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client IBWC BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY- Mesilla Phase I Construction Package Date: 12/10/2009

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Specification page 35.41-7 states that the clay soil will have a PI of less than but equal to 45%. Plan sheet #03.01 states that the PI will be greater than 15% but less than 30%.

Which do we use?

The concern about the material being specified not being available in the projects' area has also been raised by Structural Hardware & Supply, Inc., in addition to Nordic Industries, Inc.

The USIBWC requests that you revisit the spec for the material (clay) and revise accordingly. As noted below, the use of the current spec will force the cost pf the project(s) to increase exponentially because of its unavailability in the area.

The specification and general note will be revised to read: (1). Impervious material shall consist of fine-grained materials of low permeability consisting of a lean clay (CL). Impervious material shall be free of crushed rock, debris, plant growth, roots and humus, including hazardous and regulated solid waste. The Plasticity Index shall be greater than 15 and less than 30.. The Liquid limit shall not exceed 45. Gradation shall consist of 100% of the dry material shall passing the 3 inch sieve and 50% passing the #200 sieve. The clay material shall be rated as Grade 2 (non-dispersive in accordance with ASTM D 6572

(Crumb Test) and either ND1 or ND2 as evaluated using ASTM D 4647 (Pin Hole Test).

12/7/2009

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I work with CE&M in Las Cruces, NM and registered with CCR. Quality Control required in the project above subject? IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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1 Please provide further clarification for "actual damages."

We will also need to know what the actual costs are to provide as a part of our bond request

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2. Are CAD files available for takeoffs? Is the aerial survey performed in April / May 2009 by Martinez Corporation available for takeoffs? These could also be posted to the website where they are available to everyone

As per IBWC, no. 12/9/2009

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3. Please confirm whether Builder's Risk Insurance is required.

The documents appear to conflict with your statement at the pre-bid that it wasn't required.

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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Client IBWC BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY- Mesilla Phase I Construction Package Date: 12/10/2009

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4. How do we obtain the geotechnical Reports by Raba- Kistner Consultants, Inc. listed in section 00.31.32 and the geotechnical reports by Professional Services Industries Inc.

listed in section 35.41.00?

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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5. Please provide a copy of the pre-bid attendees sign in sheet. See IBWC Website 12/9/2009

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6. The measurement and payment section for Construction of Levee 35.41.00-24 states that "the measurement will consist of deducting the existing levee to the enlarged levee." This doesn't appear to be consistent with the intent of bid items 008 and 009. The excavation (benching) and subsequent replacement of material would be lost by this method. Shouldn't item 008 (Bench Excavation) be measured by comparing the benched excavation to the original levee surface less the stripped gravel? Then wouldn't item 009 (Embankment) be measured by comparing the final levee subgrade (bottom of gravel and armoring) to the benched excavation surface?

1. yes

2. yes Specification Item 35 41 00 section 4.1 will be modified in

Addendum 1 to clarify this.

12/9/2009

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Task Order IBM09T0030 S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client IBWC BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY- Mesilla Phase I Construction Package Date: 12/10/2009

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2.1 Materials

Item 35 43 00 TOE DRAIN, states "For the gravel, the material should be composed of at least 90% silica or other material insoluble in hydrochloric acid." Meaning no limestone should be used. This requirement is usually specified when the leachate is anticipated to be acidic in nature and could decompose carbonate aggregate. This should not be the case for the levee water seepage. Limiting the aggregate to acid insoluble sources would prohibit other sources that would otherwise serve the purpose and make the construction more expensive. Can the use of any clean hard, durable rock meeting the requirements of ASTM C 33 for L.A. Abrasion and soundness be allowed ?

The specificaiton will remain as is. 12/9/2009

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Skanska USA Civil West RM

1. "Contract Clause by Reference" 52.219-4 provides a 10 % bidding preference to HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

Can a list of such firms that attended the mandatory Pre-bid Conference be provided?

See website 12/9/2009

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2. Under section L.2, Qualifications of Bidders, each bidder is furnish with his bid a statement of Equipment, Construction Experience and Financial Condition. How will this information be used to determine award of the project?

See IBWC Website 12/9/2009

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Skanska USA Civil West RM

3. Section 00.31.43, Available Information, states that "No information is available regarding required permit applications.

For the Work under this Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and obtaining all permits required by Federal, state, and local entities." Section 00.31.24, Available Information, states "The project's environmental documents can be obtained from the USIBWC and are available for the Contractor to review upon request. Skanska USA Civil West RMD respectfully requests copies of all environmental documents for this project.

IBWC response required. 12/9/2009

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Project: Rehabilitation of Improvements for the Rio Grande Canaliztion Protective Leeve System

Task Order IBM09T0030 S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client IBWC BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY- Mesilla Phase I Construction Package Date: 12/10/2009

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4. Item 50.20 (Roadway Base) on drawing Sheet 03.01 requires a caliche material meeting specifications of Type B Grade 3. Specification 50.20 describes Type B material to be crushed or uncrushed gravel. Is caliche material required for base course?

No, Sheet No. 03.01 will be revised. 12/9/2009

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5. On drawing sheet 03.01, the Roadway Base notes refer to Texas standards; in specification section 50.20 the requirements for Roadway Base are based on ASTM and AASHTO standard tests. As this project is in New Mexico, will the commonly used ASTM and AASHTO standards prevail?

No, Sheet No. 03.01 will be revised. The material must meet the requirements of specification 05

20 00 Ty B Gr 3.

12/9/2009

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6. The requirements for impervious material on drawing Sheet 03.01 and those in Specification Section 34.41.00 (page 7) differ significantly. Please clarify the requirements for impervious materials to be used in Levee construction.

See Item 1 12/9/2009

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7. Reference: Drawings 6.02 and 6.03, Levee Typical Sections: The area shown as Embankment, paid under item

35.41.02. Is this entire area to be constructed using the

specified impervious material in all locations, elevations and sides of the Levee?

Yes 12/9/2009

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8. Reference: Section 00.31.19 Available Information, Existing Condition Information: Skanska USA Civil West RMD respectfully requests the "existing condition of the levee" information referred to in this section

See IBWC Website. 12/9/2009

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9. When will the addendum be posted to the website? Will the bid date remain December 22nd? Yes 12/9/2009

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Task Order IBM09T0030 S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client IBWC BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY- Mesilla Phase I Construction Package Date: 12/10/2009

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1. 52.216-1 Type Of Contract states “The Government contemplates award of a FIRM FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION contract resulting from this solicitation”.

Please provide the description of the terms of a “FIRM FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION” contract with the corresponding FAR Regulation section describing the terms of a FIRM FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION contract?

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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2. Is the FIRM FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION contract to be considered as a “lump sum” contract?

Will the contract value (amount) be adjusted if the bid schedule line item quantities vary from actual constructed quantities?The Solicitation “Bid Schedule” does not contain a line item to identify the “Total Bid Cost” or Offer “Amount”.

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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3. Is a line item identifying the “Total Bid Cost” required in the “Bid Schedule”?Concerning Page 2 of the Solicitation the Offer; is the “Total Cost” value of all line items in the “Bid Schedule” to be entered in Block 17 Amount of Form 1442?

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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4. Please identify what is required to be provided by the “bidder” in the “Delivery Date” and FOB Destination spaces on the bid schedule?

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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5. Specification 35.41.00 Construction Of Levee 1.2 Access, Haul Roads, Routing And Staging C Permanent Roads Used As Haul Roads states “Permanent roads used as haul roads shall be maintained throughout the duration of use and shall be restored to the pre-construction condition or the intended construction condition”.

Statement is correct 12/9/2009

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6. A.) Please define what is required to restore haul roads to “the intended construction condition”?

B.) Please define what will be required as “maintenance” of haul roads during the duration of use?

C.) What agency will be responsible for evaluating the structural integrity and the existing condition of pavements of “Permanent Roads” used as haul roads?

6. A) To be determined by IBWC or local government but no greater than pre construction condition.

B) Contractor shall maintain roadways to pre construction conditions.

C) IBWC / local governments.

12/9/2009

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7. How will the contractor be compensated for the maintenance and restoration of “Permanent Roads” used as haul roads?

No direct payment. Incidental to levee construction. 12/9/2009

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8. What are the work limits (distance from the project) of “Permanent Roads” the contractor will be responsible for providing maintenance and restoration work?Specification

35.41.00 Construction Of Levee, 1.8 Protection Of Existing

Features And Ongoing Or Completed Construction D. Public Roads, Accesses And Appurtenances states “The Contractor shall plan and complete the necessary efforts to protect public roads, accesses and appurtenances from damages associated with this construction project”.

From borrow area and/or offsite construction staging areas to levee construction. 12/9/2009

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9. Does this sentence pertain to public roads and access abutting the project work?Specification 35.41.00 Construction Of Levee, 1.8 Protection Of Existing Features And Ongoing Or Completed Construction D.

Public Roads, Accesses And Appurtenances states “Vehicular Load Limits on the existing roads and bridges shall be coordinated with the appropriate governing entity and the Contractor shall comply with the load limits”.

A. Yes. B.

It is the contractor's responsibility to comply with local, state, and federal requirements.

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10. What are the local “Vehicle Load Limits” for public roads and bridges impacted by this construction project? Contractor's responsibilty to verify. 12/9/2009

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Task Order IBM09T0030 S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client IBWC BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY- Mesilla Phase I Construction Package Date: 12/10/2009

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11. What is meant by “shall be coordinated with the appropriate governing entity”?

Contractor to meet local government requirements 12/9/2009

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12. What agency will be responsible for evaluating the structural integrity and existing conditions of the pavements and bridges prior to the commencement of construction?

Contractor's responsibility in coordination with owner agency. 12/9/2009

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13. Section I Contract Clauses 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference states “This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given by full text”. Please provide a listing of the “one or more” Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference in this solicitation?Section I Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference.

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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14. The web address provided to electronically view the full text of “Incorporated Clauses By Reference” is incorrect and the site cannot be accessed. Please provide the correct web address so that the “Incorporated Clauses By Reference” can be accessed electronically?Section I Contract Clauses 52.252- 1 Solicitation Provision, Incorporated By Reference.

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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15. FAR 52.219-8 Utilization Of Small Business Concerns.

Please identify and provide the total project goal in terms of percentage for participation by Small Business Concerns for this project?

Please identify and provide the project goals in terms of percentage for participation by small businesses, veteran owned small businesses, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged businesses and women owned small business concerns for this project?Section I Contract Clauses, Clauses Incorporated By Reference

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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Task Order IBM09T0030 S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

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16. A.) FAR 52.219-9 Alt 1 Small Business Subcontracting Plan Alternate 1 Please identify and provide the total project goal in terms of percentage for participation by Small Business Concerns for this project?

B.) Please verify that the Small Business Subcontracting Plan is to be submitted by the “apparent low bidder” after the bid opening (post bid)?

C.) Please provide the number of calendar days after the bid opening date when the “Small Business Subcontracting Plan” will be required to be submitted by the “Apparent Low Bidder” to the Contracting Officer of the IBWC?Section I Contract Clauses, Clauses Incorporated By Reference

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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17. FAR 52.229-3 Federal State And Local Taxes April 2003.

Please clarify FAR 52.229-3 Federal State And Local Taxes is inclusive of FAR 52.401-3 Federal State And Local Taxes?

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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18. Is FAR 52.401-4 New Mexico Gross Receipts And Compensating Tax applicable to work constructed under this contract?

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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Rummel Construction, Inc.

Plan Sheet 3.01 General Notes Item 50 20 Roadway Base (Flexible Base) Flexible Base Type B Grade 3 identifies a gradation requirement which is different than the specified gradation called for in Specification 50 20 00 Roadway Base Part 2 Materials & Equipment 2.1 Materials Table 1 Material Requirements for Roadway Flex Base Type B Grade 3.

As stated in specificaion 50 20 00. Sheet 03.01 will be revised to avoid the conflict. 12/9/2009

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Rummel Construction, Inc.

Which is the correct gradation requirement for Roadway Flex Base Type B Grade 3?Plan Sheet 3.01 General Notes Item 50 20 Roadway Base (Flexible Base) in its entirety is contrary to Specification 50 20 00 Roadway Base.

As stated in specificaion 50 20 00. Sheet 03.01 will be revised to avoid the conflict. 12/9/2009

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Client IBWC BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY- Mesilla Phase I Construction Package Date: 12/10/2009

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Please clarify the intent of General Note Item 50 20 Roadway Base (Flexible Base)?Plan Sheet 6.02, 6.03, 6.04 and 6.05 Note 4 states:

“Salvaged / Stockpiled Gravel may be used in the bottom lifts of Access Roads”.

To reuse usable material in the land side access roads. 12/9/2009

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Is the term “Access Roads” referring to construction of new Levee Roads?

No, Acces roads are the roads connecting to the levee from the land side. 12/9/2009

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What is the minimum lift thickness (depth) for placement of “Salvaged Gravel” considered as the “bottom lift” for construction of the “prop 6” Flex Base” Levee Road section?

Contractor to provide proposal that meets specifications 12/9/2009

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A.) Will “Salvaged Gravel” material be required to meet the specification requirements for Specification 50.20.00 Roadway Base 2.1 Materials Type B Grade 3 material? B.)

Please clarify the following: Is the material Roadway Flex Base Type B Grade 3 identified in Bid Item 012 the specified material required for construction of the “Prop 6” Flex Base” shown on the Typical Sections of plan

A.) No. B.) Yes 12/9/2009

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Sheets: 6.02, 6.03, 6.04 and 6.05?Specification 50.20.00 Roadway Base Part 3 Construction Methods 3.1 Stockpile states: “The Contractor shall stockpile base material temporarily at a compliance confirmed location before delivery to the roadway”.

Yes 12/9/2009

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Rummel Construction, Inc.

Does this sentence pertain to “new” or “salvaged” Roadway Base material? Specificaiton 50 20 00 is for new material. 12/9/2009

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Rummel Construction, Inc.

What is the “compliance confirmed location” and where can the “compliance confirmed locations” be located, within the project limits or off-site?

With contractors proposal and IBWC approval 12/9/2009

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A.) If this sentence refers to “new Roadway Base material” (material processed/manufactured at a pit or quarry site) is the intent to stockpile material at the pit or quarry site and would that pit or quarry site be the “compliance confirmed location” or will “new Roadway Base material” be required to be stockpiled on-site prior to placement? B.) Specification

50.20.00 Roadway Base Part 3 Construction Methods 3.2

Preparation Of Subgrade Or Existing Base the second sentence states “When new base is required to be mixed with existing base, deliver, place and spread new flexible base in the required amount per station”.

A..) The intent is to have a dedicated stockpile locaiton will be tested and used for this project only.

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A.) What is the quantity of “new flexible base” that will be required to construct the “Prop 6” Flex Base” section for the Levee Road construction?

B.) Will the placement (reuse) of Roadway Base material obtained from “Salvaged /Stockpiled Gravel be paid for under Bid Item 012 Roadway Flex Base Type B Grade 3?

A.) See Item SPECIFICATION 50 20 02 Roadway Flex Base (Ty B GR

B.) No 12/9/2009

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A.) Does the quantity of 71,142 CD for BID Item 012 Roadway Flex Base Type B Grade 3 include the quantity of 45,884 CD for Salvaged Exist Gravel identified in Bid Item 005 Remove/Stockpile Exist Gravel? B.) Specification 50.20.00 Roadway Base Part 3 Construction Methods 3.6 Curing states “The contractor shall cure the finished section until the moisture content is at least two percentage points below optimum before applying the next successive course or prime coat”.

A.) No 12/9/2009

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A.) What is the maximum allowable lift thickness (depth) for installation of Roadway Flex Base Type B Grade 3?

B.) Is a “Prime Coat” application required for Roadway Base?Specification 50 20 00 Roadway Base Part 2 Materials & Equipment

2.1 Materials the Table 1 Materials Requirement shows

percentages in “% retained”.

A. Amount to meet specifications B.

No 12/9/2009

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Should this be noted as “Percent Passing” not Percent Retained? Percent Retained 12/9/2009

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R.E. Monks Construction

Company, LLC

A.) What is the process for embankment if the existing material will not stand when trying to key into the levee and, B.) how will the contractor be compensated for the additional work?

A. Contractor will make field adjustments with approval of IBWC

B. No compensation fo additonal work 12/9/2009

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. What is the process for embankment if the existing material will not stand when trying to key into the levee and, how will the contractor be compensated for the additional work?

A. Contractor will make field adjustments with approval of IBWC

B. No compensation fo additonal work 12/9/2009

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3. Will the contractor be reimbursed for work stoppages caused by adjacent landowner disputes regarding fences, ditches, and structures that will be affected by the project?

No additional compensation 12/9/2009

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4. Who is responsible for the cost of replacing the fences and ditches that are to be removed because they encroach on the project right-of-way?

Removal is included in ROW preparation 12/9/2009

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5. Page 17 of 55 – Section H.3 – workers comp insurance is required to list Hidalgo District as additional insured. The insurance market does not supply additional insured on workers comp policies

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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6. Is the bid Time 3:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time? Verify posted Mountain Time on IBWC Web site. 12/9/2009

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7. Page 14 of 55- Section F.3 – states that if contractor does not complete in time, the owner will assess “actual damages”.

Our bonding company will not issue a bond based on this, the bonding company is interested in capping these “damages or liquidated damages”

IBWC to Respond 12/9/2009

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8. Specification 35.41.00 2.1A (1)

a. Impervious material shall have a plasticity index of less than or equal to 45%. Plasticity index is not usually a percentage. Could you clarify?

b. The spec. continues, “…and a minimum amount passing a Standard No. 200 sieve of 75%. Acceptable impervious material will be CL and CH as classified in accordance with ASTM D2487.” Does this mean that if the material complies with either of these two requirements it is acceptable?

See Item 1 12/9/2009

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9. Specification 35.43.00 2.1, regarding the Toe Drain gravel which is to meet the ASTM C33 No. 57 or 67 states: “The percent passing the No.

200 sieve should be zero. Zero percent passing on the No.

200 sieve on a project that requires over 71,000 cubic yards of drain rock appears unattainable.

Specification must be met. 12/9/2009

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10. The plans show silt fence at the tow of the existing on the floodway side of the levee. Is it acceptable to place the silt fence in a location that will allow for a haul road from the tow of slope out?

Silt fence shall be placed outside of construction area. 12/9/2009

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11. The plans cal out for 4 to 6 inches of Roadway Flex Base.

Which is it, 4 or 6 inches? 6" 12/9/2009

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R.E. Monks Construction

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12. Section F-2 52.211.10 States the levee improvements, excluding seeding and maintenance of vegetation, shall be completed in 245 days.

Is this correct?

Working Days will be revised in addendum 12/9/2009

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13. Is it possible to do some test hole near the existing irrigation ditches to assess the soil conditions near them so an accurate estimate for the excavation of the Toe Trench is possible?

Yes. After award of contract, additional test holes by the contractor is allowed provided it is within the IBWC ROW. No additional compensation will provided to the contractor.

12/9/2009

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Ph1 12/8/2009

R.E. Monks Construction

Company, LLC

14. Are there areas of the levee that must remain open to traffic for the landowners that use the levee as access to the adjacent lands and if so can they be identified?

Yes at access driveways shown on the plan and profile sheets. 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

R.E. Monks Construction

Company, LLC

15. What agency do we need to go through to acquire water from the Rio Grande? Cannot acquire water from Rio Grande River 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

R.E. Monks Construction

Company, LLC

16. Section H.1 52.236-04 (c ) states that: “Access to the project is unrestricted. “ There are gates throughout the project that are locked. Will these be unlocked so a more thorough site investigation is possible?

IBWC to respond 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 01 19 00 Scope Of Work Part 1 General 1.2 Work Covered By The Contract Documents (3) states “When work is located in New Mexico the contractors is to use the New Mexico Department Of Transportation (NMDOT) Best Practices, Methods Of Construction, Safety Guidelines, and State Polices during construction”.

'Does this statement refer to work conducted within the New Mexico Department Of Transportation “right of way” or does this statement refer to “all work” constructed on the project?

On and Along New Mexico DOT roadways 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

If this statement refers to “all work constructed” on this project then the NMDOT provisions and specifications should be identified in the “solicitation” as “Clauses Incorporated By Reference” or “Provisions Incorporated By Reference”?

N/A 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please identify the specific “New Mexico Department Of Transportation” (NMDOT) specification, provisions and standards that apply to the contract items of work and bid items for Solicitation IBM10B0002?

Contractor's responsibility 12/9/2009

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Project: Rehabilitation of Improvements for the Rio Grande Canaliztion Protective Leeve System

Task Order IBM09T0030 S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client IBWC BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY- Mesilla Phase I Construction Package Date: 12/10/2009

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B id

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D at e Contractor Contractor Comment S&B Response Comments

Response Date

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Will all bidding contractors be required to meet the Prequalification Of Bidders requirements under New Mexico Procurement Code NMSA 1978? IBWC response required. 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Will preference be given to in-state New Mexico contractors? IBWC response required. 12/10/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 01 19 00 Scope Of Work Part 1 General 1.2 Work Covered By The Contract Documents (3) second paragraph states “All work accomplished by this contract shall be in accordance with the current version of the AASHTO (A policy on the Geometric Design Of Highways and Streets) FHWA Policy, the current edition of MUTCD, New Mexico Criminal and Traffic Law Manuals, Standards and Guidelines, Standard Specifications and Standard Procedures”.

Please identify the specific contract items of work and bid items of this Solicitation that the aforementioned polices, specifications and standards apply to?

Contractors responsibility 12/11/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 01 19 00 Scope Of Work Part 1 General

1.3 Sequence Of Work/ Time For Completion Of Work B.

states “The Work under this Contract shall be completed in 365 Calendar Days”.

Does the 365 Calendar Day Completion Time include the 120 calendar day “Maintenance Period” for Permanent Seeding identified in Specification 31 92 00 Vegetation For Erosion Control Part 3 Construction Methods 3.2 Permanent Seeding?

Specification and Calender Day durations to be revised by addendum 12/9/2009

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Project: Rehabilitation of Improvements for the Rio Grande Canaliztion Protective Leeve System

Task Order IBM09T0030 S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client IBWC BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY- Mesilla Phase I Construction Package Date: 12/10/2009

Ite m

N o.

B id

P kg

D at e Contractor Contractor Comment S&B Response Comments

Response Date

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 02-02 00 Existing Conditions Facilities 1.9 Protection From Floods states “The Work area and Project Specific Locations are subject to flooding and the Contractor will be responsible for protecting the Work, existing conditions and adjacent properties from floods and from flood damage during the course of construction and prior to acceptance of the Work by the Government”.

Please provide further specific description of the “forms of protection/temporary controls the Contractor will be require to implement for “Flood Protection”?

Contractors responsibility 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please identify the “existing flood plain limits” and the specific “adjacent properties” that are within identified “flood plains” that will be impacted by article 1.9 Protection From Floods requirements?

Contractors responsibility 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please provide information and data identifying “historic flood levels” that have caused the breach or failure of the existing levee system?

IBWC response required. 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

How will the Contractor be paid for work required in article 1.9 Protection From Floods?Specification 02-02 00 Existing Conditions Facilities 1.9 Protection From Floods second sentence states “The Contractor shall develop and submit a Flood Protection Plan that includes the design for temporary controls for protection of floods”.

Incidental to Construction 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please provide the specific Government design criteria for the “Flood Protection Plan and temporary controls for flood protection”?

See USACE and IBWC documents 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please provide a copy of the existing Government or local jurisdictional municipality “Flood Protection Plan” specific to this segment of levee improvement?

Contractors Responsibility 12/9/2009

Mesilla

Ph1 12/8/2009

Rummel Construction, Inc.

How will the Contractor be paid for work required in article 1.9 Protection From Floods? Incidental to levee construction. 12/9/2009

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