RFC_0017-0021.doc

3/10/15

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #0017

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 530

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1.1.

TITLE:

CMWD 2ND DK Hold 4,5,6 & Mooring Station

QUESTION:

Answer to BQ #0007 was to disregard the enclosures (sketches) in paragraph 3.0 and accomplish per paragraph 7.4.2 which is per 2.1.1.

Reference 2.1.1. was not provided with references.

Please provide reference 2.1.1 or detailed material list for bidding purposes.

ANSWER:

Reference 2.1.1 will be provided.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #0018

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0110

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.5

& BQ #0008 answer

Preservation of House

Answer to BQ #0008 “For estimating purposes, the contractor shall mechanically clean 3,500 square feet of surface degradation to a SSPC SP11 profile, using Reference 2.3 as guidance.”

Question: Paragraph 7.7.5 directs contractor to apply one full coat once all surfaces have been prepared. It is unclear if the intent is to coat all areas listed in paragraph 3.1.

If so, the areas that have not been spot prepped and primed will require some sort preparation before coating. Please provide prep direction and total square footage to be addressed for this paragraph.

ANSWER:

For estimating purposes, the contractor shall assume that the area to be painted will consist of 20,000ft². The contractor is to paint all of area listed in 3.l as indicated in the Work Item. In para 7.4, it states that the contractor shall conduct a fresh water wash of the entire area (as indicated in 3.1) with 2500-3000 PSI. Before the first application, it is to be inspected by the PPG Paint Representative to ensure proper cleanliness.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #0019

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0112

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.10.5& BQ #0010 answer

Preservation of RAS Station King Posts

Answer to BQ #0010 “For estimating purposes, the contractor shall mechanically clean 100 square feet of surface degradation to a SSPC SP11 profile.

Question: Paragraph 7.10.5 directs contractor to apply one full coat once all surfaces have been prepared. It is unclear if the intent is to coat all areas listed in paragraph 3.1.

If so, the areas that have not been spot prepped and primed will require some sort preparation before coating. Please provide prep direction and total square footage to be addressed for this paragraph.

ANSWER:

For estimating purposes, Contractor can assume that Work Item 0112 will require approximately 15,000ft² of surface area requiring paint.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #0020

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0113

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.9.5 & BQ #0011 answer

Preservation of Lifeboat Davits

Answer to BQ #0011 “For estimating purposes, the contractor shall mechanically clean 30 square feet of surface degradation to a SSPC SP11 profile.

Question: Paragraph 7.9.5 directs contractor to apply one full coat once all surfaces have been prepared. It is unclear if the intent is to coat all areas listed in paragraph 3.1.

If so, the areas that have not been spot prepped and primed will require some sort preparation before coating. Please provide prep direction and total square footage to be addressed for this paragraph.

ANSWER:

For estimating purposes, Contractor shall assume that there is approximately 1,500ft² of surface area requiring paint per the Work Item specifications. In Para 7.5, it states that the contractor shall conduct a fresh water wash at a pressure of 2,500-3,000 PSI. Once the water wash is complete and all areas requiring additional SSPC SP11 work, the entire area will be inspected by the MSC/PPG Paint Rep.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #0021

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 409

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2.4

CBSP System Relocation Support

Paragraph 7.2.4 directs the contractor to provide three hundred and thirty (430) man hours of labor for welding, four hundred and forty (540) man hours of fire watch services to support the installation of antenna platform, swage tubes, multi-cable transits, equipment-rack foundations, cable hangers and stud stacks.

Can you please provide clarification on the hours needed?

ANSWER:

Contractor is to provide three hundred and forty (340) man hours of labor for welding, four hundred and fifty (450) man hours of fire watch services to support the installation of antenna platform, swage tubes, multi-cable transits, equipment-rack foundations, cable hangers and stud stacks.

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