20B5501_A0003_Atch(1)_Government_Reponse.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. N4008420B5501

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: RELOCATION DEMOLITION OF IFLOLS UNIT CONCRETE PADS ON RWY02/20 AT U.S. MCAS IWAKUNI, JAPAN (ID#3823218)

GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0003 Attachment (1)

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1 25‐Nov‐19 5 01 35 26A 1.11 Is there any requirements regarding the nationality of the escort?

No. Escort privilege will be applied following received

DBIDS.

2 25‐Nov‐19 Will two escorts be required if we work on both on North and South side of the runway on the same day?

Yes. The escorts/interpreters (Radio Communicators) must be located in both sides because the distance between north and south construction sites is long.

3 25‐Nov‐19 4 01 11 00 1.7.1.1, c Are we allowed to ask for the cost if the work is canceled without advance notifications due to the Airfield night time operation ?

Contractor claims will be reviewed at time of incident for validity and determination of equitable compensation.

4 25‐Nov‐19 Would the Government provide the area where temporary utility services are available for a field office and parking space for about 15 vehicles?

Field office is not authorized inside restricted area. The Contractor must provide "Construction Site Plan" for temporary field office and parkings in accordance with para. "1.3 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN" and "3.5.1 Administrative Field Offices" in Section 01 50 00

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

5 25‐Nov‐19 We estimate it will take about 10 days to complete the filling work. Shall we compact the surface so the filling material will not be blown off by aircrafts' engine?

Please compact tightly and provide water spread on the soil for dust prevention in accordance with para "3.1.5 Excavation" and "3.4 CLEANING OF AIRFIELD SURFACE" in Section 01 35 26A AIRFIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

Dust control shall be applied this area in accordance with Section 01 57 19.00 20 Para 3.3.2.

6 25‐Nov‐19 01 35 26A 3.4 Is it acceptable to clean the runway and taxiway with a road sprinkler and a road sweeper after work?

Contractor shall keep the runway and taxiway clean at all time in accordance with Para 3.4 and Para 3.4.1

7 25‐Nov‐19 Please extend the due date for inquiries until 10 days after the site visit.

The due date for inquiries remains 26 November. 0003

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: RELOCATION DEMOLITION OF IFLOLS UNIT CONCRETE PADS ON RWY02/20 AT U.S. MCAS IWAKUNI, JAPAN (ID#3823218)

GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0003 Attachment (1)

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8 25‐Nov‐19 Please extend the date for bid opening until 14 days after the government provides the responses to inquiries.

The bid opening date has been revised to 09 December. 0003

9 25‐Nov‐19 Would it be possible to consult the contract award date? We would like to have preparation time before receiving the award since 150 days are not enough for both preparation and construction work.

No. Contract award date will be dependent upon Government operational needs.

10 25‐Nov‐19 We would like to request changing the construction duration from 150 days to 210 days. The lead time for personnel DBIDS cards is about 30 days, for flightline access permit and digging permit is about 30 days, for arranging escorts and competent personnel is about 30 days. Also, the work days will be limited due to airfield nighttime operation (5 days/month), adverse weather (4 to 5 days/month), and concrete curing. We are able to work only about 10 days in each month. We need at least 40 work days which means it will take about 4 months (120 days) to complete on‐site work. Therefore, we would like to request extending the construction duration for 60 days.

The construction period is changed from 150 working days to 180 calendar days.

11 25‐Nov‐19 C‐07 Should the letters of warning sign be reflective?

The warning sign letters are not required to be reflective.

The drawing sheet "C‐07" is not included in the set of Contract Drawings of IFLOLS.

12 25‐Nov‐19 When we raise concrete foundation for IFLOLS power panels, we will need extra length of cable. Is there enough length of cable in the hand hole?

Reference drawing E‐01, note 1.5 and 1.6. Contractor shall provide new cable between terminal block of junction box and IFLOLS power panel.

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: RELOCATION DEMOLITION OF IFLOLS UNIT CONCRETE PADS ON RWY02/20 AT U.S. MCAS IWAKUNI, JAPAN (ID#3823218)

GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0003 Attachment (1)

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Question No.

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

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8 1 It states a Bid Guarantee and performance bond are required for this solicitation. Further in this document states the amount for the "Bid Guarantee", it does not identify the performance bond amount if awarded. What is the % of the performance bond required if awarded and details.

FAR 52.228‐15 states in part; "Performance bonds (Standard Form 25). The penal amount of performance bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price"

14 27‐Nov‐19 " " " " " " For unsuccessful bidders, what is the estimated time frame will the government return the bid guarantee bonds?

Bid Guarantee will be returned to unsuccessful bidders at earliest practical time.

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4 1 Contractors are NOT authorized to take photos during the site visit. Will the government any photos of the project site and provided prior to bid suspense date?

No. 0003

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3rd section (Notice of Bonding

Requirements)

According to FAR Clause 52.228‐15, is the performance bond required be 100% of the original contract price or will it be a percentage?

See Question 13. 0003

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01 11 00 1.4.1 (a)(1)

Raise concrete foundation for IFLOLS power panels as indicated on the drawing E‐01. Q 1 ‐ Once the concrete foundation is raised, will the power panels be left in place?

Reference drawing E‐01, notes 1.5 and 1.6. Contractor shall provide new cable between terminal block of junction box and IFLOLS power panel.

18 27‐Nov‐19 6 of 310 (Atch(1)_38 23218_S_20 191004.pdf)

01 11 00 1.7.1 To include submittals and coordination of organization and tenants, is this project NOT to exceed 150 business days. (Does this include American holidays)

The construction period is changed from 150 working days to 180 calendar days.

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01 11 00 1.7.1.1a Night work hours states 2300hrs to 0600hrs, however our representatives states during site visit job will stop at 0400hrs. Please verify which end hours is correct?

Night work hours shall be between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The project area shall be open and ready for Government use no later than 6 a.m. every morning in accordance with para. 1.7.1.1 (a)