26R0221 Newport Steam B690-1163 - PPI_RESPONSES.xlsx
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This is a Pre-Proposal Inquiry (PPI) Response document documenting questions and government answers regarding RFP N4008526R0221 for steam and condensate piping repairs at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.
J&J Contractors, Inc. submitted five inquiries addressing critical ambiguities in the contract documents. The first inquiry questions whether preliminary drawings stamped "NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION" should be priced as final bid documents or if conformed/IFC drawings will be issued by amendment; the government confirmed the issued drawings are final for construction. The second inquiry notes the specification references a missing M-701 valve schedule drawing; the government directed offerors to disregard the M-701 reference and use valve and trap requirements shown on the drawings, specifying three trap stations (TeleHut DTR, MH 2-34, and MH 2-36) with all trap and blowoff fittings to be forged steel. The third inquiry addresses conflicting conduit sizing between drawing M-101 (8" steam in 18.5" steel conduit; 4" condensate in 10" steel conduit) and drawing M-503 (8" steam in 16" steel conduit with 18.5" HDPE jacketing; 4" condensate in 8.5" HDPE jacketing only); the government clarified that manufacturers' standard products apply and outside diameters are nominal, with aerogel insulation potentially reducing overall diameter while standard insulation (mineral wool or fiberglass) may create larger diameters that could conflict with existing utilities. The fourth and fifth inquiries concern incomplete specifications for the steam underground heating distribution system (UHDS) build-up composition and valve-station insulation requirements; the government reiterated the intent to use manufacturers' standard products with nominal outside diameters and addressed aerogel versus standard insulation trade-offs.
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| Attachment F - Pre-Proposal Inquiry Submission Form N4008526R0221 (AQ) Steam and Condensate Repairs Vicinity of B690CP and B1163CP (eProjects#1931736) | ||||||||
| Submitted By | ||||||||
| Date Submitted | LEAVE BLANK | Reference | Question | |||||
| INDEX | Page | Section | Paragraph | RESPONSES | ||||
| 1 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | Sheets 1–5 | Attachment C — Drawings, all sheets | Title blocks and Drawing Index | All five drawing sheets are stamped “PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION,” carry placeholder title-block data (date “MM/DD/YY,” NAVFAC drawing no. “##”), and are internally titled Sketch-01 through Sketch-04. Please confirm offerors are to price these sheets as final bid documents, or issue conformed/IFC drawings by amendment. | The issued drawings are issued for construction. | ||
| 2 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) p. 304 | ||||||
| (2) Sheet 1 | (1) Attachment B — Spec 33 61 13.19 | |||||||
| (2) Attachment C — Drawing G-001 | (1) 2.5 and 2.6.1 | |||||||
| (2) Drawing Index | Spec requires valves to conform to “the selection listed on M-701 VALVE SCHEDULE” and “See M-701 for Trap Schedule,” but the drawing set contains no M-701 (index lists only G-001, M-101, M-501, M-502, M-503). Please issue M-701 or provide the valve and trap schedules. | Disregard spec reference to drawing M-701. Valve and trap requirements are provided on the drawings. There are 3 trap stations: (1) TeleHut DTR, (2) MH 2-34, and 93) MH 2-36. All trap and blowoff fittings shall be forged steel whether welded or threaded. Typical trap piping and arrangement provided - Detail 5 M-501. | ||||||
| 3 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | Sheets 2 and 5 | Attachment C — Drawings M-101 and M-503 | M-101 red scope note; M-503 pipe layout | M-101 says replace with “8" steam pipe in 18.5" conduit” and “4" condensate pipe in 10" conduit.” M-503 says 8" steam in 16" CONDUIT w/ 18.5" HDPE JACKETING and 4" condensate in 8.5" HDPE jacketing (no steel conduit). Which construction governs each service — steel conduit size, HDPE jacket size, and (for condensate) conduit vs. jacket-only (WSL)? | In general the intent is to use manufactuer's standard products. Outside diameters mentioned are nominal. The use of areogel can greatly reduce the OD of the piping system. Piping systems with more standard insulation (mineral wool or fiberglass) would result in larger OD's - larger OD's may conflict with existing utilities creating pitch or slope issues for the steam pipe. | ||
| 4 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | pp. 322–323 and 330 | Attachment B — Spec 33 63 13 | 2.1.2 through 2.1.7; Table 1 | Steam system is described as aerogel + air gap + steel conduit + polyurethane w/ SS bands; Table 1 adds an “HDPE JACKET OD (SEE NOTE)” column but the NOTE does not exist; ¶2.1.7 separately requires 0.040" fusion-bonded epoxy on the casing. Please confirm the complete steam UHDS build-up (insulation layers, casing, and exterior protection — FBE, HDPE jacket, or both) and identify acceptable manufacturers/models. | In general the intent is to use manufactuer's standard products. Outside diameters mentioned are nominal. The use of areogel can greatly reduce the OD of the piping system. Piping systems with more standard insulation (mineral wool or fiberglass) would result in larger OD's - larger OD's may conflict with existing utilities creating pitch or slope issues for the steam pipe. | ||
| 5 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | pp. 305 and 310–311 | Attachment B — Spec 33 61 13.19 | 2.9.1; Tables 1 and 2 | Valve-station insulation: ¶2.9.1 references “Tables 1 and 2,” but only Table 1 exists and it is titled for LOW PRESSURE steam (<16 psig)/condensate/LTHW; the system is 100 psig / 450°F. Table 2 is missing, and the insulation spec reads “Class 2, or cellular glass” without naming the Class 2 material. Provide the governing insulation material(s) and thickness table. | Updated table attached. | ||
| 6 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | Sheets 2 and 5 | Attachment C — Drawings M-101 and M-503 | M-101 General Note 2; M-503 legend (CS = ??) | M-503 defines CS as cold springing “as per manufacture's requirements,” M-101 general note 2 sends loop/Z-bend layout to the piping manufacturer for verification, and all cold-spring values on new work are shown as X" or ??. Confirm the UHDS manufacturer's PE-stamped design (calcs, cold spring, loop sizes) is the required deliverable and that the Government will accept manufacturer-standard layouts that deviate from the sketch geometry. | Yes Manufactuer to establish cold springing as/if needed. | ||
| 7 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) p. 177 | ||||||
| (2) p. 1 | (1) Attachment B — Spec 02 61 13 | |||||||
| (2) Attachment D — Bid Schedule | (1) 1.1, 1.1.1, and 3.1 | |||||||
| (2) entire schedule | 02 61 13 pays contaminated-material excavation/transport, backfill, and stockpile construction “as a unit cost,” measured by pre/post-excavation survey (¶¶1.1.1, 3.1) — but the Bid Schedule contains only two lump-sum CLINs and no unit-price lines. Provide the unit-price line items and Government-estimated quantities, or confirm these articles are deleted and contaminated-material work is lump sum (and if lump sum, state the assumed quantities and the adjustment mechanism when survey quantities differ). | In spec section 02 61 13, delete paragraph 1.1 in its entirety and delete paragraph 3.1 in its entirety. All of the work on this project is firm fixed price. | ||||||
| 8 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | p. 201 | Attachment B — Spec 02 82 16.00 20 | 3.2.3.2(12) | “For bidding purposes, assume disposal of 30CY of contaminated soil.” Confirm (a) whether the 30 CY covers only ACM-contaminated soil or also lead/arsenic (IR Site 23) soil under 02 61 13; (b) the payment mechanism above/below 30 CY; and (c) the estimated LF of ACM steam conduit to be abated at each site — no asbestos survey is cited by title or date anywhere in the section. | Delete the statement, "For bidding purposes, assume disposal of 30CY of contaminated soil." Assume that all of the ACM pipe is deteriorated to the point where the surrounding soil may become contaminated as the pipe is exposed. All contaminated soil shall be disposed of as ACM waste. Payment mechanism is not required. All IR site requirements remain as stated in the contract. LF of pipe may be obtained from the drawings. | ||
| 9 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | pp. 188–189 and 199 | Attachment B — Spec 02 82 16.00 20 | 1.3.1 vs. 3.2.2.2 | ¶1.3.1 requires “Enclosures/tents, negative air, etc.” and “Full containment” ; ¶3.2.2.2 states construction of a negative pressure enclosure “is infeasible” for this pipe removal and directs 29 CFR 1926.1101 alternate methods. Which containment method governs bidding the buried-conduit abatement? | In spec section 02 82 16.00 20, para. 3.2.2.2 Glovebag, delete the statement, "The construction of a negative pressure enclosure is infeasible for the removal of steam and condensate pipe insulation and outer jacket. Use alternate techniques as indicated in 29 CFR 1926.1101." Full containment with negative air is required. | ||
| 10 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | p. 189 | Attachment B — Spec 02 82 16.00 20 | 1.3.1.1 | An Offsite Site Rule (OSR) form must be approved by USEPA Region 1 (submitted through the NSN Environmental Office) before soils leave the site. State the expected processing time, whose delay it is if approval is late, and whether the Government will pre-initiate the OSR at award. | Once the soil is tested by the Contractor, submit the form to the Contracting Officer's Representative who will then forward to Naval Station Newport's Environmental Office who then forwards to the EPA for review and approval. The OSR is submitted by the contractor AFTER the contractor tests the soil, so there is no 'pre-initiation' by the Government. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to test the soil as soon as possible. Test pits may be done early by the Contractor to obtain representative samples of the soil for testing to expedite the process. Once the contractor submits the OSR to the COR, expect approximately 3 weeks turnaround time. Understand that there is typically one person at the EPA that handle's Naval Station Newport's OSR reviews. | ||
| 11 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) pp. 258–259 | ||||||
| (2) Sheet 2 | (1) Attachment B — Spec 31 23 00.00 20 | |||||||
| (2) Attachment C — Drawing M-101 | (1) 1.5 Criteria for Bidding | |||||||
| (2) Borings No. 2–5 | Criteria for Bidding reads “Ground water elevation is unknown feet below existing surface elevation” (unfinished) and relies on “the boring logs,” and M-101 plots Borings No. 2–5 — but no boring logs or geotechnical report are in the package. Provide the logs/report including groundwater observations. | There are no boring logs available for the work areas. In spec section 31 3 00.00 20, delete para. 1.5 it its entirety. | ||||||
| 12 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | p. 264 | Attachment B — Spec 31 23 00.00 20 | 3.3.2 | No rock pay item exists and payment beyond lines/grades is barred without prior cross-sectioning. Confirm whether rock, if encountered, is contractor risk or will be handled by unit price/modification, and provide anticipated rock elevations from the borings. | All work in this contract is firm fixed price. The use of typical excavation machinery is expected (backhoe, excavator, occasional need for 'hoe-ram' attachment). Hard rock that would require more extensive removal techniques (blasting, etc.) is not expected. Blasting is prohibited. Note also that the area on Meyerkord in the B1163 area, the pipe is going essentially along the same route, so in this area, unforeseen soil conditions are minimized. | ||
| 13 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | Sheet 4 | Attachment C — Drawing M-502 | STMH 2-36 and 2-37 plan notes | M-502 states existing pipe openings will not align with the new 8"/4" pipe and “complete rebuild of north wall [2-36] / south wall [2-37] may be necessary,” with 1993 concrete buildup noted at 2-37. Confirm whether wall rebuilds are in the base scope (and to what extent) or will be directed by modification; alternatively provide a unit price line. | The Contractor is responsible for making a watertight seal around the new steam and condensate pipes as they penetrate manhold or building structures via Link Seal or other approved equal per detail B on M501. Means and methods of achieving a tight seal is up to the Contractor. Modification to the existing wall penetrations will be necessary. | ||
| 14 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) p. 5 |
(2) Sheet 3
(3) p. 3 (1) Attachment B — Spec 01 11 00
(2) Attachment C — Drawing M-501
(3) Attachment A (1) 1.6
(2) Note 8
| (3) Government Furnished Property | 01 11 00 says “Refer to drawings for information on Government Furnished Materail [sic]”; the only GFM found is M-501 note 8: “Triple offset lug style 150# valve to be provided by the Government” — yet Attachment A p. 3 states “There is no Government Furnished Property.” Confirm whether the valve is Government-furnished and, if so, the complete GFM list, delivery point, lead time, and who pays if GFM is late. | The government will provide a 2.5" lug style valve. Late deliver of GFM will be responsibility of the Government. | |||||
| 15 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | p. 181 | Attachment B — Spec 02 61 13 | 3.5.2 and 3.5.3 | ¶¶3.5.2–3.5.3 locate roll-off units and liquid-storage drums “in the contractor laydown area as shown on the drawings,” but no laydown/staging area is shown on any sheet. Identify the laydown area(s) for each site (and confirm staging is permitted near the Commissary lot). | Laydown/stockpile areas are generally located in the attached satellite view issued with this amendment. Specific perimeters will be worked out with the Contracting Officer post award. | |
| 16 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) pp. 7–8 | |||||
| (2) p. 71 | (1) Attachment B — Spec 01 14 00 | ||||||
| (2) Attachment B — Spec 01 35 26 | (1) 1.3.d | ||||||
| (2) 3.2 | 01 14 00 requires written requests 45 calendar days before interrupting any road or utility service; 01 35 26 says apply for utility outages at least 21 days in advance. Which duration governs steam/condensate outage requests and road/lane closures? | Road outages shall be requested 45 days in advance. Utility outages 30 days in advance. Related to road outage requests, the Contractor shall provide a detailed satellite view plan marked up with detours/routes. Contractor shall provide all road/traffic signs, barriers, etc. to safely execute the work. | |||||
| 17 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) p. 7 | |||||
| (2) p. 1 | (1) Attachment B — Spec 01 14 00 | ||||||
| (2) Attachment D — Bid Schedule | (1) 1.3.a | ||||||
| (2) 1.2 | Work on the steam system is only allowed while the plant is secured (~May 1–Oct 1), yet CLIN 0002 may be exercised up to 90 days after award with the completion date unchanged. Provide the actual plant shutdown/startup dates, and confirm whether the Government intends both sites to be executable in a single season — if the option is exercised late, will the CCD be adjusted? | The plant shutdown/startup dates are weather-dependent and change slightly year to year, but generally are May 1 and Oct 1. Both the base bid, and Option 1 (if funded/awarded) are expected to be accomplished during the summer shutdown of calendar year 2027. CCD will not be extended if Option is awarded within 90 days. | |||||
| 18 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | p. 10 | Attachment B — Spec 01 14 00 | 1.4.4 | Steam/condensate interruptions are defined as utility cutovers to be made “after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays.” Confirm whether tie-ins to a SECURED (dead) steam system during the summer shutdown may be performed during regular hours. | Confirmed tie-ins during summer shutdown may be made during normal working hours. | |
| 19 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) pp. 346–347 | |||||
| (2) p. 332 | (1) Attachment B — Spec 40 05 13.96 | ||||||
| (2) Attachment B — Spec 33 63 13 | (1) 3.2 and Table I | ||||||
| (2) radiographer qualifications | Project NDE requirements were entered in Table I's “over 750°F” column; the system is 450–500°F/150 psig, whose row (“All others”) reads visual-only. Confirm the intended scope — 100% UT of field butt welds >NPS 2, MT/PT ≤NPS 2, PT of all root passes, 100% RT of factory welds — and reconcile the Level II radiographer allowance for condensate (33 63 13 p. 332) vs. Level III elsewhere. | Delete all requirements for radiographic weld testing. All (100%) field welds on steam and condensate carrier pipe shall be ultrasonically (phased array or equal) tested by a certified testing firm. Testing of factory welds not required. Refer to ultrasonic / NDE specification requirements in specification. Visual inspections required for all above-ground welds. | |||||
| 20 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | p. 337 | Attachment B — Spec 33 63 13 | 3.6.1.2 | Field hydrostatic test: “1.5 times the heat distribution supply pressure of 225 psig for 2 hours.” 1.5 × the 150 psig rated pressure = 225 psig — confirm 225 psig is the test pressure for steam and state the condensate test pressure. | 225 psig test pressure for steam carrier pipe and 150 psig test pressure for condensate. | |
| 21 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | pp. 250 and 253 | Attachment B — Spec 05 05 23.16 | 1.3.1 and 3.2 | Structural welding requires an AISC Category BU certified fabrication plant, Category CSE certified erector, CWI visual on 100% of welds, and UT of 50% of CJP welds. Confirm which project elements this applies to (pipe supports/anchor plates?) and whether AISC plant/erector certification is waived for incidental metals. | AISC plant/erector certification is waived for incidental metals. | |
| 22 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | pp. 148, 156, and 158 | Attachment B — Spec 01 57 19 | 1.3; 1.8; 3.3.1 | (a) The Government-obtained / Government-will-obtain permit lists are blank — identify them (EPP approval is contingent on permits, some “up to 180 days”). (b) The Air Program requires 6 months' notice before equipment arrives on base — which contractor equipment triggers this at NAVSTA Newport, given a May 1 mobilization? (c) SWPPP and Stormwater NOI are G submittals — confirm the disturbed area actually exceeds the CGP 1-acre threshold; if not, confirm they are N/A. | (a)Permits not required. (b) Permit not required. (c) N/A since below the 1 acre threshold. | |
| 23 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) Sheet 2 |
(2) Sheet 3
(3) p. 335 (1) Attachment C — Drawing M-101
(2) Attachment C — Drawing M-501
(3) Attachment B — Spec 33 63 13 (1) Bldg 690 profile
(2) Notes 9 and 11
| (3) 3.5.2 | The B690 profile dimensions cover over the new lateral at 13", 16", and 19" (including under the asphalt roadway near the Tele Hut and at the electrical-duct crossing); M-501 note 11 says intent is “about 18 [no unit] of cover,” note 9 says maintain “18' of HDPE jacketing above grade” [sic]; and the spec requires 24" minimum cover. State the governing minimum cover, whether shallow-cover protection (concrete cap/insulation) is required where less than minimum, and confirm the note 9/11 units are inches. | Note 9 is for the vertical height the HDPE jacketing needs to be abovegrade for any riser or drip tee riser (should read 18"). The B690 profile includes dimensions that are up to the bottom of the sidewalk. Where the distance from the top of the HDPE jacketing to the sidewalk is less than 24" the sidewalk needs to be reinforced per attached sketch.. The driveway also requires reinforced concrete. | |||||
| 24 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | p. 179 | Attachment B — Spec 02 61 13 | 1.3.2 | Work Plan due within 30 days after NTP with a 30-day Government review, and no site work except inspections/surveys until approved — a 60-day front-end hold against a 5-month season. May the Work Plan be submitted immediately at award (pre-NTP), and may mobilization, utility locating, and non-intrusive work proceed during review? | Contractor may submit Work Plan immediately after award, you do not have to wait 30 days. 30 day review time is longer than the standard 15-day review since there is significant information to review. It is expected that the contract will be awarded well before the summer work period with sufficient time to process all administrative submittals. Regarding utility locating and 'non-intrusive work,' those work items may be approved case by case, but generally are allowed once the appropriate details are worked out with and approved by the Contracting Officer. Mobilization typically involves fencing, trailers w/hookups, etc. which require other items such as dig safes, etc. and generally take 30+ days to review. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to provide submittals as early as possible. | |
| 25 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | pp. 314–317 | Attachment B — Spec 33 63 13 | 1.2.2 through 1.3.2 | UHDS submittal clocks: PE-stamped 3-D FEA stress/expansion calcs and manufacturer data sheets 7 days after NTP; testing-firm certificate 14 days (¶1.2.12); Certificate of Satisfactory Operation 21 days (¶1.3.2); manufacturer certification 4 weeks before work (¶1.2.4). These are not achievable for an engineered system — provide realistic durations. | It is understood that the UHDS submittal (including stress analysis, product data sheets, certificate of satisfactory operation, etc.) is an engineered system drawing and takes some time to prepare. It is reasonable to require that submittal be prepared and submitted for review no more than 60 days after NTP. It is necessary to submit as soon as possible to be able to absorb what typically are long lead times for pipe delivery. Testing firm qualifications shall be submitted for reviw no more than 45 days after NTP. | |
| 26 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) p. 63 |
(2) p. 18
(3) p. 51 (1) Attachment B — Spec 01 35 26
(2) Attachment B — Spec 01 30 00
(3) Attachment B — Spec 01 33 00 (1) 1.9
(2) 1.7
| (3) submittal review times | Reconcile the APP clocks (15 cal days after NTP vs. within 30 days of award and 10 days before the precon, with precon ≤35 days after award), and the submittal review period (15 working days stated generally vs. 20 working days where the KO approves). | Precon must take place within 30 days of award. Standard Government Review time is 15 days; Environmental submittals may take up to 30 days for review. Submit Accident Prevention Plan (APP) within 35 days of award. | |||||
| 27 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | p. 182 | Attachment B — Spec 02 61 13 | 3.7.1 | Backfilling may occur only after confirmation test results are approved. State who performs/pays for confirmation sampling, the lab turnaround assumed, and whether trenches may be plated or temporarily backfilled pending results. | The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining trench safety, protecting new pipe from rain events, fencing off areas that are hazardous, etc. - these means-and-methods are up to the contractor. Follow all manufacturer requirements for pipe installation. Soil testing shall be the responsibilitiy of the Contractor. | |
| 28 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | pp. 23–24 | Attachment B — Spec 01 32 17.00 20 | 1.9 | The Designated Project Scheduler must be “present on the project site full-time during working hours,” and payment requests are not processed without an approved scheduler. On a ~$1–5M, two-site repair, may the scheduler serve part-time/remote or be combined with another approved role? | Primavera P6 software generated schedules are required. Scheduler is not required to be on site full time, but it is suggested that person be available for weekly meetings (by TEAMS) if needed. Updated schedules are required for payment. | |
| 29 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) p. 17 | |||||
| (2) pp. 122 and 127–128 | (1) Attachment B — Spec 01 30 00 | ||||||
| (2) Attachment B — Spec 01 45 00 | (1) 1.6 Supervision | ||||||
| (2) QC organization and duties | Confirm one person may fill Superintendent + SSHO + QC Manager given 01 45 00's requirements that the QCM's “only duties” are QC, not be subordinate to the Superintendent, and maintain physical presence during all work — and confirm the Mechanical QC Specialist alternative (5 yr field supervision in lieu of RI-registered PE) with 1×/week surveillance. | A minimum of two persons are required to fill the 3 roles of superintendent, QC Manager, and SSHO. If one person fills two roles, that person shall meet the qualifications of each role, otherwise separate individuals are required. | |||||
| 30 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | p. 7 | Attachment B — Spec 01 14 00 | 1.3.a | For the B1163 “archeological sensitive area”: state the allowable trench width/working room within the same-linear-path constraint, whether an archeological monitor is required, and the protocol/time treatment for discoveries. | The trench width is not definitive. As long as the general route is in the same location, there is minimal risk of encroaching on the sensitive area. It was called out on the contract for general awareness and to be cognizant while excavating. There is no specific protocol/time treatment for discoveries. | |
| 31 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) p. 3 | |||||
| (2) p. 4 | (1) Attachment A | ||||||
| (2) RFP email | (1) Pre-Proposal Inquiries paragraph | ||||||
| (2) Request for Information paragraph | Attachment A sets the PPI cutoff at 10 calendar days before the due date (= Aug 16); the RFP email says no questions after Aug 5, 2:00 PM EST. Confirm the governing cutoff (and confirm the RFI email address — stefan.e.nassaney.civ@us.navy.mil vs. “stefan.nassaney@navy.mil”). | RFI cut off date was 8/16/2026. The August 5th PPI cut off date is incorrect. Both email addresses listed funnel into the same inbox. | |||||
| 32 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | Various — pages listed in question | Attachment B — multiple sections | References to sections not in the package | The following sections are cited but not in the package: 01 74 19 (Construction Waste Mgmt — would carry any diversion %), 01 78 23 (O&M Data), 01 78 24.00 20 (Facility Data Workbook), 01 33 29 (Sustainability Reporting), 02 41 00 (Demolition), 02 82 00 (Asbestos Remediation), 23 05 93 / 23 09 00 (HVAC TAB/controls). Confirm each is deleted or provide it; confirm no waste-diversion percentage applies. | The references to spec sections not included shall be considered N/A. The spec sections included in the issued specification are the contract requirements. For O&M refer to 01 79 00. Sustainability Reporting not required. Facility Data Workbook not required. TAB not required. For asbestos, spec 02 82 16.00 20 applies. | |
| 33 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) p. 5 |
(2) p. 160
(3) p. 334 (1) Attachment B — Spec 01 11 00
(2) Attachment B — Spec 01 57 19
(3) Attachment B — Spec 33 63 13 (1) 1.7
(2) 3.4.1
| (3) 3.2 | Reconcile disposition of removed materials: KO-designated salvage remains Government property and scrap metal goes in Government-provided dumpsters (01 11 00); scrap metal must be recycled with hauler documentation (01 57 19); all removed material becomes contractor property and leaves base within one week (33 63 13). Provide the salvage list, if any. | Generally the demolished ACM covered steam and condensate pipe will go out as hazardous waste. Any miscellaneous non-contaminated scrap metal shall be placed in Government provided scrap metal dumpsters. There are no other 'salvage' items. | |||||
| 34 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | pp. 185 and 202 | Attachment B — Spec 02 82 16.00 20 | 1.1; 3.2.4.3; 3.2.6 | (a) Clearance is specified as enclosure-style aggressive PCM sampling (<0.01 f/cc) with building lock-down/HVAC-filter provisions — confirm the protocol applicable to exterior open-trench abatement. (b) Define the measurable wind-speed stop-work threshold (“NAVSTA's normal weather condition plus 10%”). (c) Confirm Virginia code 16 VAC 25-20-30 is inapplicable (RIDEM R23-24.5-ASB governs). | (a) Aggressive air sampling for final air clearance is not practical with an exterior enclosure surrounding steam pipe that includes soil removal. In general, negative air is maintained, PQP conducts visual clearance, PQP takes PCM samples that are required to by <0.01f/cc. (b) In general as wind speeds move above 15 mph, there is risk of containment breach/collapse. The PQP and Prime Super/QC/SSHO shall make advance decisions and use sound judgement based on forecast, as well as real time assessment if conditions change, to ensure enclosure integrity and negative air are maintained. (c) EPA and RIDEM govern. | |
| 35 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) pp. 257 and 266 |
(2) p. 276
(3) pp. 288–292 (1) Attachment B — Spec 31 23 00.00 20
(2) Attachment B — Spec 32 11 23
(3) Attachment B — Spec 32 12 16.16 (1) 1.2.2 and 3.9.3
(2) 3.8
| (3) 1.3 and 2.1.3 | (a) Confirm the governing proctor standard for trench backfill (95% D698 per ¶3.9.3 vs. the ¶1.2.2 definition of compaction by D1557 vs. 100% D1557 base course). (b) Provide numeric asphalt acceptance values (air voids/density) or confirm RIDOT 401 acceptance governs. (c) Confirm the Material Transfer Vehicle, lot/sublot mat-and-joint coring, profilograph, and on-site asphalt lab requirements are waived for trench-patch quantities (and that no proof-roll areas are designated). | (a) ASTM D698 governs. (b) RIDOT blue book section 401 governs. (c) Material Transfer Vehicle, lot/sublot mat-and-joint coring, profilograph, and on-site asphalt lab requirements are waived for trench-patch. | |||||
| 36 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) Sheets 4 and 5 | |||||
| (2) pp. 309 and 311 | (1) Attachment C — Drawings M-502, M-503 | ||||||
| (2) Attachment B — Spec 33 61 13.19 | (1) Detail callouts | ||||||
| (2) 3.6.2 and 3.7 | (a) M-502 cites “details 5, 6, 7 SK-01” and “Detail 8 SK-01” — those details are on M-501 (Sketch-02); confirm. (b) M-503 gives the B690 lateral design temp as 366°F vs. spec 450°F operating / 500°F design — confirm governing design conditions. (c) 33 61 13.19 ¶3.6.2 cites a nonexistent “paragraph PIPE SLEEVES” and ¶3.7 cites “paragraphs 3.2 of 40 05 13.96” for system testing — confirm intended references (33 63 13 ¶3.6). | (a) Confirmed. Details are on SK02/M-501. (b) 450 deg F for the main steam pipe vicinity of B1163. 366 deg F for the B690 lateral. (c) Pipe sleeve paragraph does not exist. Para. 3.2 of 40 05 13.96 is required. | |||||
| 37 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | pp. 315, 324, 327–330, and 338 | Attachment B — Spec 33 63 13 | 1.2.10; 2.1.11; 2.2.7 and 2.2.8; 3.8.1 | (a) Confirm previously certified WSL 25-year test reports are acceptable in lieu of a project-specific ~6-week witnessed program. (b) Thermal performance test: a procedure submittal is required but Part 3 contains no execution/criteria — confirm whether a field thermal test is required. (c) Field connection of casing sections (¶2.1.11) calls for a polyethylene shrink sleeve rated for service “exceeding 500 degrees F” — no such product exists; confirm the actual requirement. (d) Confirm tracer wire/marking provisions given marking tape detectable only to 3 ft (¶3.8.1) vs. 10-ft max burial. | (a) Manufacturer's testing reports are required for the typical product. The specific piping manufactured and supplied on this project does not have to undergo 6 week testing. (b) Thermal performance testing is not a test to be perfomed on site for this project. Manufacturer's often provide this type of factory testing information for the specified product. (c) Service rating of shrink sleeve is not applicable; pre-engineered piping system shall meet operational parameters for steam and condensate as specified herein. (d) Requirements of para. 3.8.1 of 33 63 13 are as written. | |
| 38 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) pp. 351–354 |
(2) p. 182
(3) p. 150 (1) Attachment B — Soil Management Plan (appended at end of spec)
(2) Attachment B — Spec 02 61 13
(3) Attachment B — Spec 01 57 19 (1) SMP cover and signature pages
(2) 3.8
| (3) 1.5 | (a) SMP v2 shows “Effective February 4, 2026” but is signed February 4, 2025 — confirm the governing version. (b) The 02 61 13 Closure Report asks for “the Corps of Engineers District contracting for the work” — confirm NAVFAC MIDLANT is intended. (c) 01 57 19 references special environmental requirements “attached at the end of this section” — no attachment exists; provide or confirm none. (d) Administrative Record link (http://go.usa.gov/DyNw) is dead — provide a current link. | (a) SMP as issued with solicitation is correct and is in effect despite the discrepancy in the dates. (b) NAVFAC MIDLANT (c) no additional attachments intended, (d) https://administrative-records.navfac.navy.mil/?J46XTU3VG4WHG7LKJ | |
| 39 | J&J Contractors, Inc. | (1) p. 4 |
(2) p. 4
(3) entire document (1) RFP email
(2) Attachment A
(3) Attachment H Attachment lists and lettering Attachment lettering housekeeping: the RFP email (p. 4) and Attachment A (p. 4) both say PIEE Vendor Access Instructions are “provided via Attachment E” — Attachment E is the wage determination; the PIEE instructions are Attachment G. Attachment H calls the SECNAV 5512 “ATTACHMENT G” (it is Attachment I) and refers to “ATTACHMENT J - SITE VISIT MAP,” which is not in the package. Confirm the governing attachment list and issue the site visit map (or confirm none will be). A site visit map was not needed due to the general project area. Governing Attachments are as follows: Attachment A - 26R0221 - Steam - Condensate B690-1163 General Requirements Attachment B - Steam and Condensate Vic 690 and 1163_SPECIFICATION Attachment C - Steam and Condensate Vic 690 and 1163_DRAWINGS Attachment D - Steam Repairs 690 and 1163_Bid Schedule Attachment E - Wage Determination RI20260001 Attachment F - Pre-Proposal Inquiry (PPI) form Attachment G - PIEE Vendor Access Instructions Attachment H – NSN SITE VISIT PROCEDURES Attachment I - SECNAV 5512 FORM
| 40 | NAVY NOTE | Drawing M-101 | Reinforced concrete: M-101 Note 5 references reinforced concrete. Add the following language to Note 5: "For the work in the vicinity of B1163 on the steam/condensate mains, where the pipe crosses Meyerkord and Whipple, as-built drawings indicate 'road surfaces are 2" of asphalt on 8" reinforced concrete.' therefore for bidding purposes carry costs to demo reinforced concrete in those locations. New work in the same locations, crossing Meyerkord and Whipple, shall include 8" reinforced concrete above pipe and under asphalt. For the lateral to B690, there is no expected existing reinforced concrete to demo, however the new line will likely be shallow in locations and top of pipe may be shallower than the typical manufacturer's requirement to have 2 feet of cover minimum. Therefore for B690 lateral: (1) for new new piping in parking lot paved area, provide 8" reinforced concrete above pipe and below asphalt, (2) from the paved parking lot area up to the expansion loop, the sidewalk above the pipe shall be 8" reinforced concrete. |
| 41 | NAVY NOTE | See attached insulation table for above ground pipe and satellite view map for laydown/stockpile. | |
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