AMD 02 Gov Responses to Remaining PPIs - Demo Fuel Cutler - 24B2507.pdf

Contractor PPI# Section of RFP or Page Number Paragraph Reference

Drawing Number Question NAVFAC RESPONSE 2 (08JUL2024)

Is it expected that some of the existing tanks will be empty before start of the project? Can you please quantify the amount of existing fuel that will be needed to be pumped into the temporary holding tanks or moved away from the site?

Existing Tank 127 has already been cleaned and is completely empty. For bidding purposes, assume a total of 160,000 gallons of existing fuel may need to be removed from the site by the Contractor. See previous response to PPI #10 regarding anticipated sludge/water that may need to be removed.

13 Sec. 2.4.2.1

Sec. 2.4.2.1 Confirm all tanks are to be UL‐2085. The 50,000 gallon will have to have interstitial concrete liner pumped in on at the site due to weight. Please confirm.

The requirement for UL‐2085 is incorrect. The schedule and specification are intended for Double Wall Steel Tanks, meeting the requirements of UL 142. The maximum self‐weight (empty tank) of the 50,000 gallon fuel tanks shall not exceed 69,000 lbs. The maximum self‐weight (empty tank) of the 20,000 gallon tanks shall not exceed 28,000 lbs. These weights are not including accessories. Delete references to SECTION 33 56 10 FACTORY‐FABRICATED FUEL STORAGE TANKS paragraph 2.4.2.2 Double Wall Steel Tank (Fire‐Resistant, Protected) in the specifications. The specified aboveground, secondary containment, double wall UL‐142 tanks are intended for aboveground storage of Class II liquid only ( #2 fuel oil) which is non‐corrosive, stable, flammable, and combustible. Maximum allowable working pressure is 0.5 psig as measured from top of tank. The tanks are provided with emergency venting and are designed with the proper distances from buildings and between tanks in accordance with NFPA 30. Disregard any SDVOSB requirements in this solicitation. This solicitation is open as a total small business procurement under NAICS Code 237120.

Additionally, attendance at the site visit was not mandatory for any contractor, subcontractor or supplier.

14 Sec. 2.4.2.1

Sec. 2.4.2.1, Would a Flameshield tank be accepted as an alternate? Flameshield tanks has also been subjected to a 2 hour fire test. Flameshield tanks are built to UL-142 specifications and tested per Southwest Research Institute SwRI 97-04 requirements. Flameshield tanks are also built in accordance with the Steel Tank Institute's F-001-01 standard.

They are literally tons lighter and carry the same 30 year warranty. For example, there is between 40-50,000 lb weight difference on the 50K tanks and a substantial cost difference between all sizes of this type of construction vs Fireguard construction.

The requirement for UL‐2085 is incorrect. The schedule and specification are intended for Double Wall Steel Tanks, meeting the requirements of UL 142. The maximum self‐weight (empty tank) of the 50,000 gallon fuel tanks shall not exceed 69,000 lbs. The maximum self‐weight (empty tank) of the 20,000 gallon tanks shall not exceed 28,000 lbs. These weights are not including accessories. All schedule and specification references to equipment, devices, components, etc are not proprietary and are indicated as the basis of design in accordance with FAR 11.104 to establish the engineers design intent for fit, function and application. Disregard any SDVOSB requirements in this solicitation. This solicitation is open as a total small business procurement under NAICS Code 237120. Additionally, attendance at the site visit was not mandatory for any contractor, subcontractor or supplier.

In that the site visit took place on June 27, pre‐bid inquiries are due on July 3, and this is a holiday week, can NAVFAC extend the bid by two weeks?

Bid Date Extension: Proposals are due on July 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

Have any geotechnical or environmental investigations of the subsurface ground conditions been performed, including ledge locations and elevations, groundwater locations and elevations, existing soil or groundwater contamination, etc.?

A geotechnical evaluation of the work site is attached and contains all current geotechnical data of the site. Summary information on PFAS concentrations in soil and groundwater (2020, 2021) in the Tank Farm Area, from the May 2023 Revised Final PFAS Data Gap Site Inspection Report, are attached.

In that the tanks (among other painted surfaces) are assumed to contain lead and other heavy metals, should lead handling/abatement be conducted at ground areas around painted tanks, piping, supports, walkways, railings, etc.?

See attached hazardous material assessment reports. All work that disturbs heavy metals must be performed in accordance with applicable state, federal and Navy requirements, and project specifications. Contractor must utilize appropriate controls to prevent heavy metal impacts to adjacent soils.

Specifications section 02 82 00.00 22 includes paragraph, 3.2.11 Abatement of Asbestos Contaminated Soil, but we do not find any scope of work for this in the drawings. We understand this may be just a boilerplate specification, but please confirm if this activity is required.

REVISED RESPONSE: Correct. Asbestos‐contaminated soils are not anticipated, but this component of the specifications was included for unforeseen conditions.

Please confirm that no exterior access to the modified enclosures adjacent to the new transient tanks is to be provided by the contractor (e.g., manhole, sidewalk door, or hatch).

REVISED RESPONSE: Contractor must provide OSHA‐Compliant embedded aluminum access hatch and OSHA‐Compliant ladder at one of the concrete covered enclosures.

Contractor to coordinate hatch and ladder size and location with existing conditions and provide submittal for Government review.

Is there a preferred methodology for temporary support or protection of cut ends of grounding grid before it is restored?

See attached Procedures for Excavating in Areas of Grounding Grid‐11Jan2023.

Is the grounding grid energized during other than down days? If so, can NAVFAC provide the voltage and amperage of the grid?

See attached Procedures for Excavating in Areas of Grounding Grid‐11Jan2023.

Bid Form ‐ Sub‐KTR Performance Value

CLINs 0001AA thru 001AM will each have Subcontractor costs across Labor, Materials, Equipment columns unless the Prime KTR "self‐performs" that CLIN. What then goes in the "Sub‐KTR Performance Value (1) cell since Sub Costs are already up in the main CLINs ??

Prime KTR should use the form as shown per item, but note in their proposal any values that are to self‐performed.

45 Mechanical

Existing transient tanks appear to be single wall and not UL2085 listed. Installing a UL2085 dual wall tank will add significant loads on the existing concrete footings. Please provide the design analysis to verify use of the existing concrete saddles is sufficient.

The requirement for UL‐2085 is incorrect. The schedule and specification are intended for Double Wall Steel Tanks, meeting the requirements of UL 142. The maximum self‐weight (empty tank) of the 20,000 gallon tanks shall not exceed 28,000 lbs. These weights are not including accessories. Confirmed the existing concrete walls and foundations are adequate to support the new transient fuel tanks with the indicated structural modifications.

46 Dwg CD‐101

A duplicate Demolition key note 5 points to the south end transient tank saddles. The note 5 description speaks to restoration of the existing 16ft access road. Please revise this duplicate note 5 to correct or clarify what this note and description were meant to illustrate (Note 6 ?).

Demolition Keynote 5 pointing to the south end of the transient tank saddles does not apply. Demolition Keynote 5 is referring to the access road on the southeast side of the bulk tanks.

52 Spec 01 11 00.00 20, Para 1.4.4

Maine Historical Building Record ‐ this appears to be a document that NAVFAC Mid Atlantic should produce not the Prime Contractor. Please provide a recommendation for a company that meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and can research repositories, conduct photography, compile plans/drawings and prepare the Level II documentation.

Declare the NAVFAC POC that will assist in draft/final review and communicate with State of Maine Historic Preservation Officer.

The Maine SHPO has a list of architectural historian consultants that meet the professional standards. You can find it by going to Historic Preservation Consultants https://www.maine.gov/mhpc/programs/survey/approved‐consultants/preservation‐ consultants. The NH SHPO also provides a list that can be found at https://mm.nh.gov/files/uploads/dhr/documents/architectural‐history‐consultants‐ list.pdf. Most recently A D Marble have worked successfully on a number of Maine Historic Building Record (including the one for Building 103). The PWD ME CRM (anticipated to be Peter Michaud) will serve as the reviewer of the document for NAVFAC and will be the Navy contact for the documentation project with the Maine

SHPO.

55 Spec 01 11 00.00.20, Para 1.4.1 Provide MHBR documents for adjacent power plant & fueling pier

This document can be provided to the Contractor after Award.

56 Spec 31 23 00.00.22 Provide the non‐municipal landfill disposal facilities pre‐ approved

The Contractor must propose a non‐municipal landfill, for review and approval, in their Excess Soil Disposal & Sampling Plan. See Specification 31 23 00.00 22.

57 General Confirm if excess soil will be able to be hauled off via rail.

The Contractor is responsible for coordination of all management, transportation, and disposal of soils, in accordance with applicable state, federal and Navy requirements, and project specifications. Please note that the Culter facility is not directly serviced by rail.

61 As‐Builts Provide as‐builts for the Transient Tank concrete support saddles

REVISED RESPONSE: See Existing Transient Tank Foundation Drawing

63 Dwg CX101, Note 2 Please confirm/declare what specific facility "Down Days" apply to this project

Down days are applicable only to work involving contact with the Grounding Grid.

70 Escalation

We understand that the Government intends to award a lump sum contract for this Task Order. The construction industry continues to experience significant cost volatility in nearly all commodities that cannot be anticipated. Subcontractors are receiving unforeseen increases in material costs from their suppliers, sometimes on a weekly basis, that can be as high as 10% or more.

How is the Government going to accommodate the current price escalation being experienced in the marketplace with regards to commodities such as wood, steel, plastics, etc? Can an Equitable Price Adjustment (EPA) per contract length as one of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 216.203‐4(1)(ii) clause be added to the RFP?

Equitable price adjustment will not be included in this contract.

73 General

Confirm that the Government will allow proposers a minimum of seven (7) business days to respond to the RFP starting from the date that the Government responds to 100% of the RFIs received.

Bid Date Extension: Proposals are due on July 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

Section 33 56 10 Fabricated Fuel Storage Tanks Para. 2.4.2;2.4.2.1

M601

Tank schedule on M601 states 50000 gallon fuel oil tank to be double wall steel tank. Paragraphs 2.4.2 and 2.4.2.1 reference both standard and fireguard double wall tanks. Please clarify tank requirements for both transient tanks and bulk fuel oil tanks.

The requirement for UL‐2085 is incorrect. The schedule and specification are intended for Double Wall Steel Tanks, meeting the requirements of UL 142. The maximum self‐weight (empty tank) of the 20,000 gallon tanks shall not exceed 28,000 lbs. These weights are not including accessories. All fuel oil tanks, both the bulk & transient tanks shall be Double Wall Steel Tanks in accordance with UL 142 and SECTION 33 56 10 FACTORY‐FABRICATED FUEL STORAGE TANKS Paragraph 2.4.2.

Delete references to paragraph 2.4.2.2 Double Wall Steel Tank (Fire‐Resistant, Protected) in the specifications.

81 SOW GEN

Will the most current reports related to the inspection, cleaning, and/or conditions of the tanks to be demolished be provided?

See attached inspection reports.

Have any releases of fuel occurred in relation to the features to be demolished? If yes, please provide a summary of the releases or associated reports.

The soil surrounding tanks and above the containment liner were tested, and the results did not indicate a significant release of petroleum to adjacent soils. See attached report. The soil directly below the tank was not tested because it was inaccessible.

Has the fire suppression system to be demolished ever contained AFFF?

A historical fire suppression system contained AFFF, but the system was removed circa 2012. The current system supplies seawater only.

33 56 10 Fabricated Fuel Storage Tanks para 2.4

M601

Specs state that aboveground tanks are "to be supplied by a service‐disabled veteran owned small business. Site visit is mandatory with security clearance (top secret) authorized personnel." If Mass Tank was the only visitor to the site can a Sole Source letter be expected to be issued to them?

Disregard any SDVOSB requirements in this solicitation. This solicitation is open as a total small business procurement under NAICS Code 237120. Additionally, attendance at the site visit was not mandatory for any contractor, subcontractor or supplier.

89 Requests for Information Would the Government please extend the proposal due date for at least a week after all the RFIs are answered to allow ample time to incorporate any changes into the bid?

Bid Date Extension: Proposals are due on July 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

TRANSIENT TANKS ‐ This piping appears to be below grade. On M‐101, it shows sets of three pipes. Please confirm that they are 3" FOS, 2" FOR and 4" FOF? Again, since we are to connect to existing, please confirm the material and size.

Piping is above ground and transitions into a pipe trench. The piping is never underground. Referencing M3 on M901:

FOF is 4" ‐ Keynotes 1 and 4 FOS from tanks 3 and 4 is 3" ‐ Keynote 2 FOS from tanks 1 and 2 are 2" (two pipes) ‐ Keynote 5 FOP to tanks 3 and 4 is 2 1/2" ‐ Keynote 3

2000 Cultural Resources Survey of Cold War Architectural Resources Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Cutler, Maine. Coyle, James J., Julie O. Domingue, Sherry L. Felix, Victor P. Frankenthaler, Mina Kim, Steven J. Koh, William Pagliuca and Allison S. Rackleff. TAMS Consultants, Inc. New York.

This document can be provided to the Contractor after Award.

2003 Cultural Resources Survey, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic Detachment Cutler, Maine. Pappalardo, A. Michael, Allison S. Rachleff, James J. Coyle, Julia O. Domingue, Marc Wolk, Karen Coghlam, Sherry L. Felix, and Mina Kim. TAMS Consultants, Inc. New York.

This document can be provided to the Contractor after Award.

2010 Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Cutler Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan FY2010‐2015.

Stokes, Anne V, Geoffrey Mohlman, Travis N. Fulk, Josh Duncan and Curtis Deily. Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc., Orlando, Florida.

This document can be provided to the Contractor after Award.

2016 Maine Historic Building Record No. 60 Fuel Pier Complex Naval Support Activity Cutler, Maine. Havery, Bruce G. Harvey Research and Consulting, Syracuse, NY

This document can be provided to the Contractor after Award.

2017 Maine Historic Building Record No. 63 Power Plant (Building 103). Slovinac, Patricia, A.D. Marble of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Tucher, Rob, High Bridge NJ"

This document can be provided to the Contractor after Award.