Questions_and_Answers__N0018918Q0240.docx

Questions and Answers – N0018918Q240

Q1: Paragraph 3.1.4 instructs the contractor to “Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the requirements of 2.1.1.3, with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 Hrs. after completion.” There is no paragraph 2.1.1.3. Please clarify

A1: Paragraph is actually 3.1.1.4

Change to: “3.1.1.4 Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the inspection required in this section, with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 Hrs. after completion.”

Q2: Paragraph 3.2 references two (2) Wing Inflatable documents which appear to have nothing to do with the Freeboard, Inspect, Repair & Preserve. Please clarify

A2: Deleted

Q3: Paragraph 3.2.1.4 instructs the contractor to “Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the requirements of 2.2.1.3 with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 Hrs. after completion.” There is no paragraph 2.2.1.3. Please clarify

A3: Change to: “Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the inspection required in this section with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 hrs. after completion.”

Q4: Paragraph 3.3.1.13 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Non-skid scheme shall be applied as identified in paragraph 2.3.1.11, or as identified by designated government representative, from side to side and from end to end. There is no paragraph 2.3.1.11. Please clarify

A4: Change to: “Non-skid scheme shall be applied as identified during inspection required in this section, or as identified by designated government representative, from side to side and from end to end.”

Q5: Paragraph 3.3.1.6 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Repair or replace windows, window track, window screens, and associated window hardware, as identified in paragraph 2.3.1.5. There is no paragraph 2.3.1.5. Please clarify

A5: Delete: “ in paragraph 2.3.1.5”

Insert: “ during inspection required in this section, “

Q6: Paragraph 3.3.1.16 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Replace with new vinyl stenciling recorded in paragraph 2.3.1.2. There is no paragraph 2.3.1.2. Please clarify

A6: Change to: “Replace with new vinyl stenciling recorded during inspection required in this section.”

Q7: Paragraph 3.3.1.5 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Replace with new vinyl stenciling recorded in paragraph 2.3.1.2. There is no paragraph 2.3.1.2. Please clarify

A7: Paragraph 3.3.1.5 does not state “Replace with new vinyl stenciling recorded in paragraph 2.3.1.2.”

Delete: “ in paragraph 2.3.1.2”

Insert: “ during inspection required in this section, “

Q8: Paragraph 7.1.8 instructs the contractor “Heat Exchanger - Clean & Inspect Zinc Sacrificial Anode for Erosion/Deterioration & Test for Continuity. Open Heat Exchanger End Caps and Clean-Out Debris. NOTE: Do not allow water to spill into the generator housing. Remove & Renew anode, if greater than 50% Eroded/Deteriorated.

This is an unbiddable specification, how would the contractor know for bidding purposes if the zincs need to be replaced or not and how to price that. Please clarify?

A8: Change to: “Heat Exchanger - Zinc Sacrificial Anode Remove and Renew. Open Heat Exchanger End Caps and Clean-Out Debris.

NOTE: Do not allow water to spill into the generator housing.”

Q9: Paragraph 7.2.3 instructs the contractor “7.2.3 Heat Exchanger - Clean & Inspect Zinc Sacrificial Anode for Erosion/Deterioration & Test for Continuity. Open Heat Exchanger End Caps and Clean-Out Debris. NOTE: Do not allow water to spill into the generator housing. Remove & Renew anode, if greater than 50% Eroded/Deteriorated.

This is an unbiddable specification, how would the contractor know for bidding purposes if the zincs need to be replaced or not and how to price that. Please clarify?

A9: Change to: “Heat Exchanger - Zinc Sacrificial Anode Remove and Renew. Open Heat Exchanger End Caps and Clean-Out Debris.

NOTE: Do not allow water to spill into the generator housing.”

Q10: Paragraph 8.1 instructs the contractor to accomplish “The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary vehicle permits, Department of Transportation (DOT) Permits, passes, stickers and proper ID cards for all contractor employees working on-site at the Base. Access to piers may require additional inspections and passes. NOTE: Government will not be charged for delays due to failure to obtain proper Base ID in advance. NOTE: The government will not be charged for delays due to contractor vehicle breakdown. NOTE: The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary vehicle permits, Department of Transportation (DOT) Permits, passes, stickers and proper ID cards for all contractor employees working on-site at the Base. Access to piers may require additional inspections and passes. NOTE: Government will not be charged for delays due to failure to obtain proper Base ID in advance.

If there are delays due to government related issues how will the contractor be compensated for those delays?

A10: Any delays will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(f).

Q11: Paragraph 8.1 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Transportation - Shall be performed as requested by the COR:” Will this item be used for each time the COR request maintenance, emergent repairs or any other time the COR needs a boat to be worked on? Please clarify.

A11: Deleted: “Transportation - Shall be performed as requested by the COR/TPOC”