A0003_Atch(1)_Pre-Bid Inquiries.pdf
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This document contains a government pre-bid inquiry form and responses related to a solicitation for a pavement IDIQ contract for various projects at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan. The solicitation seeks bids for indefinite delivery indefinite quantity construction services including asphalt paving, drainage, fencing, electrical work, landscaping, and site improvements. The bid opening was originally scheduled for August 9th, 2022 but was extended to August 25th, 2022 in response to inquiries noting limited time for bid preparation and Japanese holidays. Questions from bidders covered clarification of specifications, drawings, material and labor cost escalation provisions, and logistical considerations for site offices and material storage. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command is the contracting agency.
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| N4008422B5500_Amendment 0005.pdf | ||
| A0005_Atch(1)_Pre-Bid Inquiries.pdf | ||
| N4008422B5500_Amend 0004.pdf | ||
| A0004_Atch(1)_Pre-Bid Inquiries.pdf | ||
| A0004_Atch(3)_Updated IQ Work.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| N4008422B5500_Amend 0003.pdf | ||
| Amend 0002_Atch(1)_ 0002_Pre-Bid Inquiries.pdf | ||
| N4008422B5500_Amend0002.pdf | ||
| Amend 0002_Atch(3)_Reviised Schedule of IQ Work.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Atch(1)_Pre-Bid Inquiries_0001.pdf | ||
| N4008422B5500_0001.pdf | ||
| Atch(3)_Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Atch(5)_PreBid_Inquiry_Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Atch(4)_1-Day_Official_Entry-Exit_Request.pdf | ||
| Atch(2)_Summary Schedule of Price.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
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SOLICITATION NO. N4008422B5500
Pavement IDIQ CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AT U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN (ID#4819647)
GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0003 Attachment (1)
Page Section Para.
10 7/27/2022
417 32 12 17 2.3.1
Under the Specification Section 32 12 17 2.3.1 s., it states "Percentage and properties (asphalt content, binder properties, and aggregate properties) of RAP in accordance with paragraph RECYCLED HOT‐MIX ASPHALT, if RAP is used."
Please add the Paragraph "RECYCLED HOT‐MIX ASPHALT" if the Section 32 12 17 2.3.1 s. applies to this contract, or delete the Section 32 12 17 2.3.1 s. if recycled hot‐mix asphalt is not acceptable under this contract.
11 7/27/2022
531 C‐4
ROADWAY
PAVEMENT
For 060 Asphalt Concrete Paving t=50mm on the price schedules, shall the prices be estimated for RECYCLED DENSE GRANULARITY ASPHALT, as stated in Japanese on the Drawing C‐04, ROADWAY PAVEMENT?
12 7/27/2022 Will virgin dense granularity asphalt paving be ordered under 173 Non‐Prepriced Labor and 174 Non‐ Prepriced Materials, Equipments and Shipping when applied for an individual task order?
13 7/27/2022 Will pervious asphalt paving be ordered under 173 Non‐Prepriced Labor and 174 Non‐Prepriced Materials, Equipments and Shipping when applied for an individual task order?
14 7/27/2022 For 030 thru 036 and 114 thru 128 on the price schedules, Synthetic Track Surface related work, please add Specification 09 65 66, which is not included in the current Specification.
15 7/29/2022
9/68 [Soli] 00 21 13 1.14
It is stated that "The Government does not intend to respond to inquiries submitted less than 10 calendar days (30 Jul 2022) before the bid opening date." However, it seems that we do not have enough time to summarize the price proposal after getting the Government response for inquiries within the limited days. In addition, the middle of August is Obon holiday week in Japan.
Moreover, we do not have enough time to confirm/clarify added specification on Amd.0002.
Therefore, please extend BID proposal date at least three weeks.
Block 13, A in the Solicitation has been changed from 09 Aug 2022 to 25 Aug 2022 on the Amend 0003.
16 7/29/2022
34/68 [Soli] 00 70 00
Prices of materials, including but not limited to asphalt and cement are rising rapidly due to current global situations and is impossible to evaluate cost over a long period.
Please let us know whether negotiations can be made should material prices increases further during contract period.
No. This is a firm‐fixed price contract. Please price each ordering period accordingly.
17 7/29/2022 34/68 [Soli] 00 70 00
Please add FAR 52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment-Labor and Material.
As you already know that it is hard for us to clarify the accurate estimation cost for seven years without Economic Price Adjustment issue because of Recent Ukrainian problems.
No. This is a firm‐fixed price contract. Please price each ordering period accordingly.
18 7/29/2022 67/537 01 11 00 1.5.1.1
If "Phased Construction" is required for a project, please let us know how the price schedule we proposed will be modified.
19 7/29/2022 67/537 01 11 00 1.5.1.2
If "On-Site Work Limitation" is required for a project, please let us know how the price schedule we proposed will be modified.
20 7/29/2022 77/537 01 14 00 1.3.3
If the Night Work is required in a Task order, please let us know how the price schedule we proposed will be modified.
21 7/29/2022 Attachments 3
A-E140 and
A-E141
Please let us know the detail of plant schedule such as name of tree, diameter at breast height and container size.
22 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E141 Please clarify the circumstance of planting whether the machine and/or equipment work is possible or not.
23 7/29/2022 Attachments 3
A-E142 and
A-E143
Please let us know the detail of plant schedule such as name of tree, diameter at breast height and container size.
In addition, please provide Section 32.96.00.
24 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E143
Please clarify the circumstance of transplanting whether the machine and/or equipment work is possible or not.
25 7/29/2022 Attachments 3
A-E171 and
A-E172
Please provide the detail drawings as well as specification.
26 7/29/2022
Attachments 3 A-E171 and A-E172
Please remove these items because it seems that these systems are should be imported from the
USA.
We are afraid of the manufacturing/importing procedure within the limited the duration of task order.
In addition, it is too hard for us to clarify the warrantee as well as maintenance work.
Amend No.
Question No.
Date Received
REFERENCE
QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
Pavement IDIQ CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AT U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN (ID#4819647)
GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0003 Attachment (1)
Page Section Para.
Amend No.
Question No.
Date Received
REFERENCE
QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
27 7/29/2022 Attachments 3
A-E142 and
A-E143
Please provide Section 32 96 00.
28 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E037
Please provide the drawings of existing hydrant piping (including network route and size). as well as the drawing of the piping to be designed/planned to the new hydrant (including network route and size) in the future.
29 7/29/2022 530/537 Attachments 3
DWG C-03
A-E091
Detail C1 Please let us know if the height adjustment is used only VP (vinyl chloride) or not.
Meanwhile, please let us know if we can re-use the rest of materials.
30 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E091 The quantity should be 10 locations, then please let us know the detail of valve and/or pipe size.
31 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E088
It seems that it is too hard to paint concrete curb by using Hot Melt Application type. Please let us know Paint Approbation type is acceptable or not.
32 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E005 Please provide the pavement structure to clarify the total thickness of asphalt concrete layers.
33 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E007 Please provide the pavement structure to clarify the total thickness of asphalt concrete layers.
34 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E008 Please let us know the scope of area to remove base course whether roadway or pedestrian way.
35 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E020 Please let us know the thickness of ADA detectable marker 300mm x300mm (block).
36 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E054 Please provide the paving structure drawing for "200mm thk Gravel Base Course 30~40".
37 7/29/2022 Attachments 3
A-E062 and
A-E063
Only thickness information is provided and no drawings are provided such as wire mesh, reinforcing bars unfortunately.
Please let us know if we can comply with JAPAN ROAD ASSOCIATION "Nippon Doro Kyokai".
38 7/29/2022 Attachments 3
A-E065
A-E069
Unfortunately, the detail drawings of the reinforcement bars and dowel bars are not indicated.
Please let us know if we can comply with JAPAN ROAD ASSOCIATION "Nippon Doro Kyokai".
39 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E094 Please provide the detail of concrete cover such as size.
40 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A-E113 Please let us know the thickness of ADA detectable marker 300mm x300mm (block).
41 7/29/2022 Attachments 3
A-E119
A-E123
Please provide the detail of synthetic track surface for start line area.
42 7/29/2022
01 11 00 1.10
It is stated that ”The Contractor is responsible for marking and verifying all utilities not marked.”
Please let us know which one is correct.
#1: The cost is to be anticipated in A-E042.
#2: The cost of exploratory drilling should be included in A039 through A042, respectively.
#3: The cost should be estimated in A173 and A174.
Otherwise, please add the items such as "Provide topographic survey"
43 7/29/2022
01 11 00 3.1
It is stated that "Before beginning any work, survey the site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work for a project.".
Please let us know if the the above survey costs are included in expenses or whether they are to be reimbursed under the A-E173 and A-E174 portions.
Otherwise, please add the items such as "Shop drawing preparation showing site plan with spot elevations, cross-sectional and longitudinal sections, and drainage line profiles."
44 7/29/2022 01 50 00 1.3 Please let us know if the site office area will be provided or not.
45 7/29/2022 01 50 00 1.3 Please let us know if the laydown area will is provided or not.
46 7/29/2022 66/537 01 11 00 1.4.2 Please let us know the area beyond the P9 gate (Harbor) is the scope of work area or not.
47 7/29/2022 66/537 01 11 00 1.4.2 Please let us know Atago area is the scope of work area or not.
48 7/29/2022 Could you provide a yard to storage material and heavy equipment in the Iwakuni air base?
岩国基地内に資材置き場や重機置き場に使用するヤードは提供してもらえますか。
49 7/29/2022 Could you provide a yard to install temporary toilet and temporary office in the Iwakuni air base?
岩国基地内に仮設トイレや仮設事務所などを設置するヤードは提供してもらえますか。
50 7/29/2022 Atch(3) P.7
ITEM153 With regard to electrical equipment, could you please provide information of diameter, height, base size for poles of removal streetlight?
電気設備：撤去街路灯のポール径、高さ、基礎の大きさを教えていただけないでしょうか。
Pavement IDIQ CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AT U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN (ID#4819647)
GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0003 Attachment (1)
Page Section Para.
Amend No.
Question No.
Date Received
REFERENCE
QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
51 7/29/2022 Atch(3) P.8
ITEM165 With regard to electrical equipment, could you please provide specification for pole height, pole material and LED lighting device of new streetlight?
電気設備：新設街路灯についてﾎﾟｰﾙ高さ、ﾎﾟｰﾙ材質、LED灯具の仕様について教えてください。
52 7/29/2022 Atch(3) P.8
ITEM 170 Please provide specification for new Rectangular rapid flash beacon single sided.
新型短形ラビッドフラッシュビーコン片面の仕様について教えてください。
53 7/29/2022 Atch(3) P.8
ITEM 171 Please provide specification for the new 4 Lane Crosswalk System.
新しい4車線横断歩道システムの詳細図面か仕様について教えてください。
54 7/29/2022 Atch(3) P.8
ITEM172 Please provide specification for the new 2 Lane Crosswalk System.
2車線横断システムの詳細図面か仕様について教えてください。
55 7/29/2022 Do we need to write the unit price for items with zero quantity?
数量がゼロの項目も、単価を記載する必要がありますか。
56 7/29/2022 8‐63 SCHEDULE OF
INDEFINITE
QUANTITY WORK
Please tell us know past actual orders for items listed in SCHEUDLE OF INDEFINITE QUANTITY WORK.
57 7/29/2022 3 Section 00 10‐ Solicitation(N400842 2B5500_Pave.+IDIQ_ Soliciation
Please tell us know past actual task orders.
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