Pre Bid Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document contains pre-bid questions and answers related to Solicitation Number JFSD210038, titled "AT-REPAIR PERIMETER SECURITY FENCING NORTH SIDE". The solicitation is issued by the Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, and is for the construction of perimeter security fencing at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Key details include:
The solicitation has a disclosed magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. A site visit was conducted on June 24, 2024, and bids are due on July 16, 2024. Contractors may attend the bid opening. The contractor shall provide all materials, plans, travel, plant, labor, and equipment necessary to construct the perimeter security fencing. The document addresses questions related to post sizes, use of tension wire versus top and bottom rails, allowable variance in fence installation, as-built drawings, work hours, bid submission requirements, past performance, and site preparation and restoration. Several clarifications and changes to the original requirements are provided.
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 319TH RECONNAISSANCE WING (ACC)
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA
09 July 2024
MEMORANDUM FOR FENCE CONTRACTORS
FROM: 319 CONS/PKA
295 Steen Blvd, Bldg 242 Grand Forks AFB ND 58205-6231
SUBJECT: Questions for JFSD210038 AT-REPAIR PERIMETER SECURITY FENCING NORTH
SIDE
1. The post size is not indicated in the specification or the drawings. Can the post size (diameter) be provided?
a. Post sizes are in spec 2.3.3. POSTS, RAILS, AND BRACES. Line post is O.D.
2.375” x wall thickness 0.130”
2. The Existing chain link fencing has tension wire on the top and bottom. Is tension wire acceptable, or is a top and bottom rail required? We want to clarify, as the cost for the top and bottom rails is more expensive.
a. Top and bottom rails must be used. See SOW 2.3
3. How much variance is allowed for installing the new fence compared to the existing barbed wire fence?
a. 1’ to 2’ unless it enters the County Road right of way. If more variance it will be reviewed
4. Are as-built drawings available? If not, is the contractor still required to provide as-built drawings?
a. There are no as-builts for the barbed wire fence. As-builts will not be required.
5. Whether as-built drawings are available or not, is the contractor required to provide as-built drawings per spec section 01000, 12-7, 12-8, and 12-10?
a. As-builts will not be required.
6. Considering the unique aspects of our project, we are wondering if it would be possible to remove these specific requirements (7.3.4.2 and 7.3.4.3) from the specifications.
a. Yes, they can be removed. No safety or construction fence is necessary.
7. Can the work hours be extended since work is off base?
a. Work hours may be extended, a written notice must be sent to the Contracting Officer prior and approved.
8. Amendment #1 indicates a bid opening on July 16th at 10 a.m. Can contractors attend the bid opening? If not, can proposals be emailed?
a. Contractors may attend the bid opening. Bids shall not be emailed.
L-1.1. Bids must include all data/information requested in the IFB. Bidders shall submit one hardbound, tabbed original; two hardbound, tabbed copies; and three CDs containing…
9. Are [the above] required for submission if electronic bid submission is not approved, or are one original and one copy required per SF 1442?
a. Electronic bid submission SHALL NOT be approved. Please submit six (6) items prior to bid due date.
10. Can the past performance of a major subcontractor or team member be utilized for past performance for section L?
a. Yes, a sub-contractor or team member is acceptable.
11. Are the bids required to be prepared per sections L-3.1 - L3.7 of the instructions to offerors?
Or is that information to be presented upon apparent low bid?
a. Please reference amended solicitation.
12. How wide on each side of the fence will need to be fine graded and seeded?
a. Two feet and seed disturbed areas.
13. Will a different contractor put the black dirt down?
a. Prime contractor is responsible for all grading/topsoil and seed.
14. Does the area just need to be sprayed with Round Up?
a. Round up is acceptable if necessary.
15. If it is Hydro seed does the base have a place to get water?
a. Yes. Building is located in contractor’s row.
16. Can we move a hydro seeder along both sides of the fence?
a. Yes.
17. Will it need to be maintained and or watered?
a. No.
18. Is 1043 pipe an acceptable replacement in lieu of the 1083?
a. Yes. See Page 3 of the drawing set, note 7.
19. Due to the abnormally wet season, will it acceptable to wait until first freeze to install the fence section that currently sits in a swamp with 1’-2’ of water?
i. CLARIFICATION: entirety of fence would be completed within P.O.P/duration with the exception of the roughly 500’ of swamp/wet area.
Best installation procedure/quality would be to wait on this section until the ground freezes.
a. Yes, it would be acceptable to wait until equipment can get to the site if the water is still there.
20. May a skid steer/brush hog be used to clear trees and vegetation near existing fence?
a. Yes.
21. After new fence is installed, what is expected to be replaced regarding vegetation/seeding.
Will level topsoil be acceptable?
a. Disturbed areas are to be seeded. Topsoil or existing soil is acceptable. Bottom rail clearance is 2 inches maximum.
22. Will contractors be required to check into the gate prior to day-to-day activities, as this project is located north of the AFB?
a. No gate check in is required. However, contractor must call BDOC and let them know you are on-site at the beginning and the end of your workday.
23. What is anticipated start date and P.O.P?
a. Anticipated start date is roughly 21 days after receipt of bilaterally signed contract. Period of Performance is 120 days.
HUTTON E COBB, SSgt, USAF Contracting Officer
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