MACC_PPI_-_Amend_0004.pdf

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RFP Solicitation 6‐7 of

1.3.5

In 2014, NAVFAC awarded a Small Business MACC program for PWD Maine which entailed the issuance of more than 20 bids in the span of July through September. Given the statement in 1.3.5 for contractors to provide pricing on all but three bids per year, this pattern would tax the resources of small businesses to be responsive with quality bids, and the realistically manage the launch of all awarded projects. We kindly request that you revisit this restriction, or provide some idea of the volume of bids anticipated per quarter.

Similar volume of bids that have been issued in previous years can be anticpated as part of this contract.

RFP Solicitation 6‐7 of

1.3.5 Given the requirement for contractors to provide pricing on all but three bids per year, please confirm that bid bonds will be required for each bid.

Bonds are required for any proposal submitted.

Page 14 of RFP:

Factor 3, Management Approach & Schedule

Offeror assumes that the Schedule is not page counted. Please confirm that the Schedule is outside of the page count for Factor 3.

The infromation outlined in the mangement approach and schedule for both the contract and the seed project are requried to be within 5 pages double sided (10 pages single sided).

The crtical path milestone schedule for the seed project is not required to fit into this page requirement.

Page 9 of the RFP:

Factor 1, Experience

Is there an assigned page limit to the narrative accompanying the 3 to 5 projects that the offeror is to submit in response to this Factor?

The Construction & Design Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachement A) that is provided is required to be submitted. Information submitted outside of the data sheet will not be considered.

Page 16 of RFP: 5.2 Proposal Instructions

The RFP does not specify a font size or type, is the Offeror to assume 10‐point font is acceptable?

The technical proposal shall be in font size 12.

Factor 1, Designer Experience: Please clarify if it is acceptable to submit design project qualifications where the designer signed and sealed the documents as the designer of record for each discipline, but may not have been the lead design firm for the entire project.

Design project qualifications where the designed acted as the designer of record is acceptable.

Bid Schedule listing for item 110

Drawing sheet AB‐104

The Bid Schedule listing for item 110 is: Lower Basement Level South Elevation Wall Repairs. Drawing sheet AB‐104 Basement Paint and Masonry Repair Plan Legend has Base Bid: Prep and Paint Wall. The Base Bid Legend line is shown on the east, south, west and north walls for the lower basement. Which is correct, Bid item 110 or the Legend line on the plan?

Item 110: Lower Basement South Elevation Wall Repairs work is indicated on Drawing AB‐ 102 and is a separate work Item from the work indicated on Drawing AB‐104. Base Bid and Building Option work indicated by the Legend line on Drawing AB‐104 are correct as shown and reflected in the Bid Schedule as Item 115 (Base Bid: Miscellaneous Architectural Repairs), Item 306 (Building Option 3: Prep & Painting) and Item 307 (Building Option 4:

Masonry Repairs/Replacement).

Factor 3, Management Approach and Schedule, (i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements ‐ (RFP page 14 of 79)

RT Factor 3, Management Approach and Schedule, (i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements (RFP page 14 of 79), are the five (5) pages allowed for the narrative Management Plan for the contract also supposed to include the seed project’s execution strategy, the seed project’s critical path milestone schedule, and the narrative describing the seed project’s major features of work?

(See Amendment 0003) The infromation outlined in the mangement approach and schedule for both the contract and the seed project are requried to be within 5 pages double sided (10 pages single sided). The crtical path milestone schedule for the seed project is not required to fit into this page requirement.

9 SD‐101

Will the top of the seawall granite be reusable after the removal of rails and the installation of new guard rails?

Yes, the top of the seawall granite will be reusable. Care shall be taken in removal to prevent damage.

10 SD‐101 Will grouting the holes from the removal of the rails be acceptable? Yes, grouting the holes from the removal of the rails will be acceptable .

Seawall Technical Specifications

Seawall Technical Specifications are missing an Electrical Specification. Will this be provided?

No. See Note 2 on sheet S‐104.

Building Technical Specifications

Building Technical Specifications is missing Brick Masonry Spec. Will this be provided?

No. Basement brick incidental replacement shall match bricks and be of premium quality typically used for Government buildings using Type "N" mortar.

Flashings & Sheet Metal 07 60 00

A. Abandoned Coal Vault Plan B4/S‐102 locates detail A5/S‐ 507, Coal Vault Membrane Detail. This detail includes a saw cut relet, backer rod & sealant, termination bar for the waterproof membrane and a SS Counter Flashing. B. Detail A5/S‐507, Coal Vault Membrane Detail is not shown for the main deck or the elvated deck. C. No waterproof membrane terminations are shown at the main deck, Sections A1/S‐301, A3/S‐301, A1/S‐302, A3/S‐302and A1/S‐303? D. Elevated deck detail C3 /S‐506 shows: continue waterproofing ( fluid applied ) up existing wall, saw cut relet, backer rod & sealant and colored surfacing on exposed waterproofing E. The waterproofing over concrete beam at the top of the stairs detail B5/S‐506 is noted, "Fluid applied waterproofing with colored aggregate surfacing where exposed."

Details in A superior and clear. Should details for B through E match details in A?

C. Detail A5/S‐507 shall apply to these locations; D. This detail is correct, no metal counterflashing or termination bar is required in this location; E. This is correct.

Solicitation Number: N40085‐16‐R‐3034

PRE‐PROPOSAL INQUIRY ‐ AMENDMENT 0004

14 Drawing G‐003

Demolition Note 2: Protect Existing Utilities, structures and appurtenances which are to remain in place,be reused, or remain the property of the Government. All damage shalll be repaired at no additional cost to the Government. The drawings do not show existing utilities or tell us where we might encounter them. Contractors will protect themselves when risk is involved. QUESTION: Are there As‐Builts for Exterior Utilities to lesson the cost of the risk?

No. Utility locations are generally depicted on the project drawings and archive drawings.

However, it is anticpated that additional utilities may be encountered that are not documented. Work shall be sequencially planned to identify all utilities and protect throughout construction.

Bid Schedule, Section 00 41 00

The Bid Schedule, Section 00 41 00 has Item 201 Abandoned Coal Vault Asbestoes Abatement has Unit Pricing. The proposal Form does not include Abandoned Coal Vault Asbestos Abatement has Unit Pricing. Which is correct?

The Price Proposal Form is correct, delete Bid Schedule 00 41 00.

Clin 0001L Lower Basement Floor Repairs

AB‐103.8 AND MB‐102.1

A. The concrete work associated with this Clin includes housekeeping pads which would also include AB‐103. 8 Provide 3'‐0" x 2'‐0" x 1'‐0 concrete housekeeping pad for steam meter. B. Clin 0001P also includes the housekeeping pad, "MB‐102.1 Provide steam condensate meter. onnect to existing 1" and 2" low pressure condensate lines. Provide unions and ball valls for future maintenance. Provide 12" high concrete housekeeping pad. QUESTION: Which Clin is to include this housekeeping pad?

Provide concrete houskeeping pad for the steam condensate meter under CLIN 0001P.

Clin 9, Option 8:

Additional Crack Repairs

AB‐104

A. "Drawing AB‐104. Note 4: Cut‐out existing deteriorated brick ( height indicated in ( ) and replace (18 locations) : Lower basement (16'‐0"", 3 crs),(10'‐10, 4 crs), (6'‐0, 4 crs), (5 7"", 3 crs), (3'‐3"", 3crs), (16'‐7"", 2 crs), mid basement(10'2"" ,3 crs), (9'‐10"", 2 crs), (21'‐ 1"", 3 crs), (16'‐0"" 2 crs),(15'‐6"", 3 crs), mid level stair vestibule (5'‐8"", 3crs), mid level above stair to lower basement (29‐11, 3 crs), around corner (15'‐11"", 3 crs), C5/AB‐104 Stair Enlarged Plan ( 10'‐6"", 3 crs, each side), (12'‐11"", 3 crs), ( 8'‐7"", 4 crs). (Noted as option 4)" B. Drawing AB‐104. Note 5: Cut‐out damaged face of CMU and provide concrete mortar patch, see detail C1/AB‐502, (10'‐6", 1 crs). Detail shows "inject polyurethane grout". QUESTION: Does Clin 9, Option 8: Additional Crack Repairs apply only to AB‐104. Note 4 or does it also include AB‐104. Note 5?

No, "inject polyurethane grout" work is required/anticipated for masonry work noted on AB‐

104. CLIN 0009 Additional Crack Repairs applies to work indicated on Drawing AB‐101 and Enlarged Stair Plan C4/AB‐501.

Clin's 0001A, 0001B and 0001D

Clin's 0001A, 0001B and 0001D do not list brick pavers. Do you want the Clins to each carry their portion of brick pavers?

Yes. CLINs list a sample of items.; See drawings for full details.

19 C4/S‐104, A1, C4/S‐505 Details for brick veneer at elevated platform have shadows on the back sides of the columns to the concrete deck, see C4/S‐104, A1, C4/S‐505. Is the veneer to go to the concrete deck at the columns or terminate at the bottom of steel?

Veneer will go to the concrete deck.

20 SD‐101 and SD‐102

We are removing the fender timber piles, wales, ship mooring bollards and cleats, SD‐101 and SD‐102. The ship mooring bollards and cleats are being reinstalled, S‐101 and S‐102.

Is this seawall to be reused for ship mooring? Do new fender timber piles, wales need to be installed?

No.

21 S‐101, A1 & C1/S‐503 The North Stair east handrail does not extend to bridge abutment, per S‐101, A1 & C1/S‐

503. Is there a 6.41’ differential?

Yes there is an opening of approximately 7 ft from end of handrail to bridge abutment.

22 What is the cutoff date for PPIs? The cutoff date for PPIs is Friday, February 17, 2017.

23 Will a list of attendees at the site visit be made available? The Site Visit list is provided as a separate document.

24 100 Factor 1, Experience Construction Experience

This paragraph states: “Projects submitted for the Offeror shall be completed within the past five (5) years of the date of issuance of this RFP. Considering the limited look back period of 5 years and the many stated relevancy attributes (new construction, alteration/renovation, historic, phasing, congested areas) demonstration of these attributes using only completed projects in the past 5 years is difficult. Would the Government consider allowing the use of projects that are 75% complete?

Seven (7) years is acceptable for both design and construction (See Amendment 0003 for changes). Projects are requried to be completed within the 7 year timeframe.

00100 – Factor 3

00800 – Page 56 of 79 Factor 3 (i) – “For the seed project”

The referenced proposal section requires a seed project schedule as described in section 00800 of the RFP. Section 00800 contains numerous Bid Options, specifically Option #1 – Remove, Store and Reinstall Floating Dock. Drawing V‐101; Notes #2 and #3 describe the scheduling requirements if Option #1 is awarded and not awarded, each scenario has a different and significant planned schedule impact. How is the schedule that is submitted under Factor 3 to be prepared considering Option #1 impact?

If Option #1 is not awarded as part of the contract the removal of the floating dock will be completed prior to the mobilization date provided in the contract documents

0 41 00 – Bid Schedules

01 11 00 – Summary of Work

1.1.3 – Bid Options Price Schedule Form

1.1.1.3 – Item 300;

Bid Option

Item 302 – Seawall Option #2 calls for replacing nine light fixtures on the Elevated Platform, is there a specification for the type of light fixture required? Are the nine fixtures to be located in the same location as the present fixtures?

No, if seawall option #2 is awarded, the light fixtures will be replaced in‐kind and located in the same locations as depicted on sheet S‐104.

27 Page 14 of 79 Factor 3, (i), Solicitation Submittal Requirements

Management Approach and Schedule: For the Contract and For the Seed Project

We respectfully ask that the Government consider expanding the page limit on this two‐ part section (Contract and Seed Project) to 10 pages, or 5 pages for each part.

(See Amendment 0003) The infromation outlined in the mangement approach and schedule for both the contract and the seed project are requried to be within 5 pages double sided (10 pages single sided). The crtical path milestone schedule for the seed project is not required to fit into this page requirement.

28 Pages 14 / 15 Factor 4, (i), Solicitation Submittal Requirements

Past Performance – specifically, use of PPQs We respectfully request approval to use previously received PPQs in our proposal, in addition to CCASS, ACASS and CPARS. This alleviates the need to burden our clients with additional PPQ reviews when they have already done them for other proposals.

Other, slightly changed, versions of the PPQ that include all required infromation is acceptable.

29 Page 5 Spec Section 31 60 00 Para 1.6.1

Please Advise if a PE for a foundation inspection via test pits is needed Yes, required per 31 60 00 paragraph 1.6.1.

30 Page 4 Specification Section02 41 00, Para. 1.8.1

Please advise if required: Submit calculations stamped by a professional engineer demonstrating that the contractors operations will not over load and damage existing structures. The existing seawall and adjacent deck are prone to settlement from loading beyond historical use, consisting of pedestrian access (100 psf). To prevent damage, the majority of construction operations shall be staged from floating equipment. However some loading on the deck and seawall will be permitted provided it is within historical loading limits.

Yes, this is required per 02 41 00 paragraph 1.8.1

31 Page 1 SECTION 02 83 13

Please provide Report: APPENDIX B "Hazardous Building Materials Assessment and Survey Captain John Foster Williams U.S. Coast Guard Building, Boston, Massachusetts", dated May 2016, prepared by GEI Consultants, Inc. The appendix is provided as a separate document in the contract documents. If the appendix is missing from the contract documents notify the Contracting Officer.

Appendix A and B are provided as separate documents (Amendment 0002.)

32 Drawing G003, Boring Log Notes Borings for his contract were performed by Geologic under the subcontract of GEI in December 2015…. Refer to Appendix A of the specification. Appendix A is missing from the spec.

Appendix A and B are provided as separate documents (Amendment 0002.)

33 N/A Environmental Controls #1

G003 This note requires the contractor to follow applicable environmental regulations, both state and federal. Please identify which regulations are specific to the project.

An ACOE self verifcation notifcation form has been submitted no other permits are required through the state.

34 N/A Environmental Controls #4

G003 This note states that underwater inspections may be required. Please identify the conditions under which such inspections would be required.

Contractor is required to ensure all debris is removed and if necessary conduct underwater inspections.

35 N/A Environmental Controls ‐ General

G003 The location of the project and these notes imply that environmental permits were require during the design phase. If so, please provide copies of these permits (local, state and federal) for bidding purposes.

An ACOE self verifcation notifcation form has been submitted no other permits are required through the state.

36 N/A Keynote #5 AB101 This note points to a grouping of 8 plywood platforms and wo single platforms. Is it the DORs intent for the contractor to remove all plywood platforms?

Yes. All existing plywood platforms shall be removed.

01 14 00.00 22, Pg.

B.2 N/A The last sentence in this paragraph is not complete. Please provide a complete sentence.

Eliminate last sentence in section 01 14 00.00 22 paragraph b.2

38 2 14 00.00 22, Pg. 6 B.5 N/A

This paragraph “classified area”. Please identify this area on the drawing (s) or in writing.

There are not specific "classiefied areas" within the project scope. The entire building is restricted access and personnel working on the project need to be able to meet the requirements laid out in Attachment B Personnel Security Requirements

39 03 31 29, Pg. 10 1.6.4.2 C N/A This paragraph requires “water soluble ion content: testing. Please identify how many times this test is required. Is it once per lift? Once per delivery? Once per unit volume/weight?

See section 03 31 29 paragraph 1.6.4.2c, it is required for qualification of concrete mixture.

40 02 83 13, pg. 1 & A (Part 1) N/A This paragraph notes that lead paint is located throughout the basement area. Please note that Appendix B supposedly contains a building materials assessment report. Please provide this report as it was not included in the contract documents.

Appendix A and B are provided as separate documents (Amendment 0002.)

SECTION 01 14 00.00

22,

1.8.5 Security Procedures

b. Cameras are not permitted without written permission from the Occupancy Agency and the Contracting Officer or their designated representative. If approved, permission will be granted in writing and will provide additional guidelines.

No question

42 01 14 00.00 22, 1.8.4 N/A This paragraph refers to a Construction Contract Agreement appended to the specification, but the document is not included. Please provide the missing document.

Revise the first sentence of Section 01 14 00.00 22 para 1.8.4 to read: "Refer to Attachement B Personnel Security Requirements for HSPD‐12 suitability investigation requirements for Contract employees requiring access to the facility."

Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

G0001 thru EB102 Please advise as what is the actual drawing size. 11” x 17” is assumed. Uploaded drawings are 11x17

Section 01 30 00 Administration Requirements

Please advise if any Special Marine Insurances are required?

The insurance requirements are identified in the Project Specifications document (Item 1.4 Pgs 34 & 35).

Section 01 30 00 Administration Requirements

Please advise if any Special Inspections, Safety Operations, Licensing is covered by EM 185‐1‐1

In reference to EM 385‐1‐1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, this document includes numerous special inspection, safety operations, and licesnsing requirements. The contractor is expected to have knowledge of and adhere to all regulations/requirements.

Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work

AB‐503, 504 Please advise photos can be taken during the site visit 2/8/2017 No photos were permitted

47 RFP Guidelines Please advise if the property of the DBB Williams Building & Seawall Repairs owned by the City of Boston, by the State of Massachusetts, GSA or Coast Guard?

The owner of the Williams Building is the General Services Administration.