RFI_RESPONSES_2_BOXCARS_8-1-19.pdf

RFI RESPONSES #2 8-1-2019

1. While reading the spec, I noticed verbiage stating that "abatement workers had to be NJ

Licensed asbestos handlers." I have worked on bases before and state licenses are not required and work is regulated by federal standards. We are a NYS licensed asbestos Abatement contractor. NY & NJ are reciprocal but our license is not NY: See below statement form Federal

Website:

If the project is 100% federal (on federal land; federally funded, etc.), the state does not have jurisdiction and the contractor would follow the requirements by the federal government’s awarding authority. More information is available under Laws, Rules and Regulations, Attorney General’s Opinion # 92-39.

Response: This requirement calls for contractors to use only New Jersey- Licensed asbestos abatement workers and supervisors to complete this work as per 0200000 J Management and Admin Attachment under the Asbestos Abatement Paragraph.

2. I was unable to attend the site walk that was held last week. Would it be possible for photos of the rail cars to be posted with this solicitation or emailed to the interested vendors? If not, could I arrange another site visit?

Response: There will not be any additional site visits. Pictures are now posted on FBO and are Listed as Attachment 3.

3.Which rail will be used for working area? (Inner most to access road? Or inner most useable rail to road? If so, which one?)

Response: The two rails closes to access road.

4. Can we dispose of waste out of state or do we need to follow county waste flow requirements?

Response: It can be dispose of out of state only at a certified dispose sit. Contractor will have to supply government with trucking manifests of were material is going.

5. What size should the steel be cut to, if required?

Response: Cut the steel to a size 5 ft. and under.

6. What are the dimensions of the box/flatcars?

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/commerce/documents/regboards/contractors/posts/ContAttorneyGeneralOpinion9239.pdf

Response: Estimated Dimensions. The most common boxcars are 50 ft. to 60 ft.9 in length, 9 ft. 6 in to 10 ft.6 in wide and 10 ft.10 in. to 15 ft. high. The Rail Flatcar are 58 ft. in length.

And 10 ft. wide.

7. Are boxcars insulated and if so, what type?

Response: The boxcars are not insulated.

8. Is there an asbestos survey that can be provided?

Response: No.

9. How frequently will cars be brought to demo/staging area?

Response: Most of cars are in the receiving yard. All other cars will be moved to demo receiving yard about ten at a time.

10 How many metal dumpsters will be provided and how frequently will they be switched?

Response: The Government will provide 4-5 metal dumpsters at a time to be switched as frequently as necessary.

11. Are there pictures of the cars available?

Response: Pictures are available, please see Attachment 3.

12.Will railcar wheels be stockpiled in or outside of a dumpster?

Response: Railcar wheels shall be stockpiled outside and the Government will send a flat trailer for all wheel sets.

13. If boxcars are insulated with wood, what is the thickness? (including floors)

Response: The boxcars are not insulated. The wood on the floor of boxcars are a pine tong and grove. The flatcars are oak. All are approximately 3.5 in. thick.

14. How close will the dumpster be to the rail car demolition activities?

Response: As close as possible for time efficiency. As long as there is clear access, the

Government can spot trailers wherever needed. 30/40 yards.

15. Can we work on as many railcars at the same time as we want?

Response: Yes, as long as it is safe, and in compliance with the asbestos requirement’s.

16. Once we receive boxes, do we have a specific timeline to handle each railcar?

Response: There is not a specific time line to handle each railcar, however all work must be completed within the period of performance of 12 months as stated on the subject solicitation.

17. Please confirm who will perform air monitoring and clearance sampling?

Response: In accordance with Attachment 0200000 C- Management and Administration

Spec Item 2.9.3.4, and 2.10.

18. Does each railcar require air clearance or can a group be done together?

Response: Each railcar requires air clearance, they cannot be done together as a group.

19. Can we do abatement to ceiling of rail cars instead of cutting the roof off?

Response: Please see Attachment 0200000 J- Management and Administration paragraph entitled “Asbestos Abatement”.

20. Is the Asbestos on the Interior of rail car or exterior of rail car?

Response: Each Box Varies, however there is asbestos on interior and exterior of cars.

21. If the Asbestos is on the most outer surface of the railcar ceiling is it accessible without doing any demolition to rail car?

Response: No, please read Attachment 0200000 J- Management and Administration.

22. Do we need to provide an ast for continuous air monitoring thought the project as it would be m-f or just for air clearance after project or air clearance per rail car?

Response: Yes

23. Would we be responsible for getting the third party air monitoring firm?

24. Boxcar wheels need to be removed from the frame, this will require both cutting, torching and grinding which will damage them, do you intend to reuse them ?

Response: No, they are for recycling.

25. From past experience draining brake fluid requires special tools, will you provide them?

Response: No, contractor will supply all tools.

26. We have experience in demolishing both single and double wall boxcars, would you know the construction of these boxcars? Also wall gauge thickness. Assuming that these were used for transporting munitions possible double wall.

Response: The boxcars are single wall standard gauge thickness, with additional belt wall every two feet for tie downs.

27. You allow only 12 months for the project, again from past experience it will take no less then

3 weeks per boxcar to abate all hazards and demolish car, would you allow more time or more than one car at a time?

Response: Offerors are to provide quotes that will accomplish the work within the specified period of performance of 12 months. The Government will allow the contractor to work on more than one car at a time.

28. Will you award all 84 boxcars or possibly less?

Response: There are 74 Railroad Boxcars, and 10 Railroad Flatcars as stated in the solicitation as well as CLIN 0001, and CLIN 0002. That is a total of 84.

29. Are we allowed to cross tracks with excavator?

Response: Only if you do not damage tracks and ties. The contractor will be responsible for all damage.

30. Is a Bid Bond required? Performance and Payment bonds? Or none?

Response: None, this is a service requirement. Bonding is not required for service contracts.

31. Since a detailed inspection was not possible during the 7/25/2019 site visit, will photos be provided of the inside, outside and underside of the railcars?

Response: Attachment 3 has photos of the boxcars.

32. Attachment J-0200000-05 Statement of Work – Scope of work states the contractor shall separate all railcar wheels stockpile and return to the government. Is the intent to remove the wheels from the axle or the wheels along with the entire axle assembly?

Response: The wheels along with the entire axle assembly if possible.

33. Will the government provide roll-off 40 CY dumpsters or railcars for the metal?

Response: Yes, for uncontaminated metal only. Wood and garbage dumpsters will be provided by contractor.

34. Is this a service contract?