A0004_Atch(1)_Pre-Bid Inquiries.pdf

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 0004 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.

Section 32 12 17 has been revised by "Change No.002" to delete "s. Percentage and properties (asphalt content, binder properties, and aggregate properties) of RAP in accordance with paragraph RECYCLED HOT‐MIX ASPHALT, if RAP is used."

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?

RECYCLED DENSE GRANULARITY ASPHALT is not used. The drawing C‐04 was changed. The Japanese word "Saisei" was stricken out as shown in the revised drawing issued as "Change No.001". 0004

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?

Virgin dense granularity asphalt paving is not to used under 173 or 174. Dense granularity asphalt paving is to be applied as priced item 060.

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?

Pervious asphalt paving is not used under 173 or 174. Pervious asphalt paving as the subgrade of Synthetic track surface is to be applied under SYNTHETIC TRACK SURFACE items. 0004

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.

Specification 09 65 66 has been added via "Change No.001".

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.

If "Phased Construction" is required, accompanied additional cost will be negotiated by items of "Non‐Prepriced Labor" and "Non‐prepriced Materials".

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.

If "On‐Site Work Limitation" is required, accompanied additional cost will be negotiated by items of "Non‐Prepriced Labor" and "Non‐prepriced Materials".

Amend No.

Question No.

Date Received

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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 0004 Attachment (1)

Page Section Para.

Amend No.

Question No.

Date Received

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

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.

If "Night Work" is required, accompanied additional cost will be negotiated by items of "Non‐Prepriced Labor" and "Non‐prepriced Materials".

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.

Tree names are added in each items. Revised Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work is provided by "Change No.002". 0004

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.

Yes, it is possible.

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.

Items of transplant existing tree were deleted by "Change No.001".

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.

Items of transplant existing tree were deleted by "Change No.001".

25 7/29/2022 Attachments 3

A‐E171 and

A‐E172

Please provide the detail drawings as well as specification. The detail drawing C‐11 was provided in "Change No.001"

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.

Government will not remove those items, Contractor must provide the Unit Price for all items listed in Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work as specified in NOTICE TO

BIDDER.

27 7/29/2022

Attachments 3 A‐E142 and

A‐E143

Please provide Section 32 96 00. Items of transplant existing tree were deleted by "Change No.001".

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.

Provide the Unit Price of this item based on the following basic condition;

Pipe Size: 150mm diameter Relocation distance: within 3m from existing point.

If existing condition is different from that basic condition, accompanied additional cost will be negotiated by items of "Non‐Prepriced Labor" and "Non‐Prepriced Materials".

New fire hydrant must match the type of fire hydrant being replaced.

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.

Provide the Unit Price of this item to use the cast iron valve box only.

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.

Provide the Unit Price of only valve box, but not including adjustment of valve and piping. 0004

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.

Cold application is correct for this item. Revised Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work is provided by "Change No.002".

32 7/29/2022

Attachments 3 A‐E005

Please provide the pavement structure to clarify the total thickness of asphalt concrete layers.

This item includes removal of asphalt pavement layer, but not including base course or subbase course. 0004

Pavement IDIQ CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AT U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN (ID#4819647)

GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0004 Attachment (1)

Page Section Para.

Amend No.

Question No.

Date Received

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

33 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A‐E007

Please provide the pavement structure to clarify the total thickness of asphalt concrete layers.

This item includes removal of plane concrete layer, but not including base course or subbase course. 0004

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.

This item includes removal of base course of road, sidewalk, parking and other paving and slab area. 0004

35 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A‐E020

Please let us know the thickness of ADA detectable marker 300mm x300mm (block). Use 60mm thickness.

36 7/29/2022

Attachments 3 A‐E054

Please provide the paving structure drawing for "200mm thk Gravel Base Course 30~40". Drawing C‐04 A1 Section for pavement shows the typical reference to be applied for various thickness of paving structures.

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".

Section 32 13 13.06 has a reference of MLIT standard specifications. Standard specifications of Japan Road Association is also allowed to use.

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".

Section 32 13 13.06 has a reference of MLIT standard specifications. Standard specifications of Japan Road Association is also allowed to use.

39 7/29/2022

Attachments 3 A‐E094

Please provide the detail of concrete cover such as size. Use concrete ditch cover of 300mm width (Width is the size between internal walls.)

40 7/29/2022 Attachments 3 A‐E113

Please let us know the thickness of ADA detectable marker 300mm x300mm (block). 60mm (Same question as 21.)

41 7/29/2022

Attachments 3 A‐E119

A‐E123

Please provide the detail of synthetic track surface for start line area. More detailed information is added in drawing C‐08 D1. Revised drawing C‐08 is provided by "Change No.002".

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"

It must be Contractor's responsibility to verify the location of underground utilities prior to excavation. See SECTION 01 35 26, para.3.5.1, Utility Locations, and SECTION 31 00.00, para.3.2.2.5, Underground Utilities. It is the Contractor's option to include that verification cost in items 039‐042.

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."

This paragraph is to use for the Contractor to verify the work category and quantity indicated in a Task Order being correct and any differing site condition exist. It is the Contractor's option to include the construction survey cost in each items as necessary. 0004

44 7/29/2022

01 50 00 1.3

Please let us know if the site office area will be provided or not. Office area can be negotiated in each Task Orders depending on the project period.

45 7/29/2022 01 50 00 1.3

Please let us know if the laydown area will is provided or not. Laydown area will be coordinated in each Task Orders.

Pavement IDIQ CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AT U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN (ID#4819647)

GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0004 Attachment (1)

Page Section Para.

Amend No.

Question No.

Date Received

REFERENCE

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

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. This Pavement IDIQ includes all MCAS Iwakuni areas except Airfield restricted area.

Harbor area is included. 0004

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. Atago area is included.

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。

Laydown area will be coordinated in each Task Orders.

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。

Office area can be negotiated in each Task Orders depending on the project period.

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。

Item 153 includes only removal of existing street light fixture from light pole.

Existing light pole height to be relocated is lower than 12m from ground level.

Revised Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work is being provided by "Change No.002". 0004

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。

Item 165 includes only the work to provide LED street light fixture to relocated light pole. LED light fixture must comply with JIS standard specified in SECTION 26 56. 00.

Existing light pole height is specified in the above response. 0004

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。

Drawing C‐10 and C‐11 show the crosswalk signs and signals which are complying with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) issued by US Federal Highway Administration. It must be Contractor' responsibility to find the specifications of those devices complying with MUTCD. 0004

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。

Drawing C‐10 and C‐11 show the crosswalk signs and signals which are complying with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) issued by US Federal Highway Administration. It must be Contractor'responsibility to find the specifications of those devices complying with MUTCD. 0004

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。

Drawing C‐10 and C‐11 show the crosswalk signs and signals which are complying with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) issued by US Federal Highway Administration. It must be Contractor'responsibility to find the specifications of those devices complying with MUTCD. 0004

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。

Quantities were added by Change No.001.

Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work is revised by "Change No. 002" and issued with Amendment 0004. Bidders shall complete and submit the updated Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work as part of their bid, unless updated by future Amendment(s).

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.

This is the first Pavement IDIQ Contract in IWAKUNI. The past Quantity Lists do not exist. 0004

Pavement IDIQ CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AT U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN (ID#4819647)

GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0004 Attachment (1)

Page Section Para.

Amend No.

Question No.

Date Received

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

57 7/29/2022 3 Section 00 10‐ Solicitation(N40084 22B5500_Pave.+IDI Q_Soliciation

Please tell us know past actual task orders. This is the first Pavement IDIQ Contract in IWAKUNI. The past Task Orders do not exist.

58 02‐Aug‐22 Change No.

09 65 66 1.5.1.1 It states that the manufacturer's warranty period for surface wear is minimum of 15 years from date of substantial completion. However, manufacturers normally cover surface wear for 3 to 5 years, and heavily stepped areas such as starting points of short‐distance sprint and inner lanes are excluded from the warranty. Please clarify the period and areas for surface wear.

Warranty period specified in SECTION 09 65 66 was shortened. Revised SECTION 09 65 66 is provided by "Change No.002".

59 08‐Aug‐22 The revised Specification issued by the Amendment 0002 deletes 32 01 19.61 RESEALING OF JOINTS IN RIGID PAVEMENT, but on the price schedules 055 Crack repair using polysulfide sealer (Section 32 01 19) still exists. Please clarify the type of work and add an applicable specification for this work.

SECTION 32 01 19.61 has been deleted because "resealing" is not used.

Refer to SECTION 32 01 19 for sealing.

60 08‐Aug‐22 Will 055 Crack repair using polysulfide sealer (Section 32 01 19) be crack repair on concrete pavement or resealing of joint between concrete pavement? If this work will be crack repair on concrete pavement, epoxy resin is normally applied instead of polysulfide sealer. Please add the specification for this work.

Yes, polysulfide sealer is applied for concrete crack repair. 0004

61 08‐Aug‐22 Will 055 Crack repair be night work? This Pavement IDIQ contract does not include Airfield restricted area, basically Night Work is not required.

If "Night Work" is required, accompanied additional cost will be negotiated by items of "Non‐Prepriced Labor" and "Non‐prepriced Materials".

62 08‐Aug‐22 Will 055 Crack repair require the Contractor to provide his own escort/interpreter for radio communication?

No. This Pavement IDIQ contract does not include Airfield restricted area, therefore an escort/interpreter for radio communication is not required.