24R1304 Note 4.pdf

Notice No. 4

29 February 2024

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

RFP N62742-24-R-1304

FY24 AYHN239001 (P-9001) PDI TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT

PARKING APRON, BASA AIR BASE, PHILIPPINES

NOTE: The following questions and answers are provided for INFORMATION ONLY. The RFP remains unchanged unless it is amended in writing on a Standard Form 30.

RESPONSES DEFERRED FROM NOTICE NO. 1 DATED 24 JANUARY 2024

48. Section 32 13 14.13, para 2.12.5.5: In an earlier section steel forms were apparently not required. Will slip form paving over wood or composite forms be allowed?

ANSWER: Steel forms are required for paving. Wood forms are only allowed on curves and fillets as detailed in Spec 32 13 14.13 Section 3.5.5.1.

60. Section 32 13 14.13, para 3.5.5.1: This section requires steel forms for fixed form paving, which seems to contradict paragraph 2.11. Please advise if steel forms are required for fixed forming. Also, please confirm that wood planks are allowed for use in building up forms from the bottom, as this seems atypical.

ANSWER: Steel forms are required for fixed forming. Wood forms are only allowed on curves and fillets as detailed in Spec 32 13 14.13 Section 3.5.5.1.

93. P9001_Specifications, Section 01 57 19 03, Page 10, Paragraph 3.4 Work Schedule for Intrusive Activities states: “Review the proposed work schedule and identify site specific issues and working hours of the EZ at the Post Award Kickoff Meeting.

The contractor shall schedule work appropriately to mitigate, to the greatest extent practicable, the impacts to base operations and the general public. Scheduling shall include phasing as well as night and weekend work as necessary.

The contractor’s Exclusion Zone Work Schedule shall be described in the ESS Work Plan. The contractor shall submit requests for Additional Exclusion Zone work schedule at least 5-business days in advance.”

In order for contractors to develop an approach for the MEC intrusive phase of work, it is requested that the Government provide details related to the base operations and activities of the general public that are impacted by the EZ and would need to be mitigated through the work schedule.

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND, PACIFIC

258 MAKALAPA DRIVE, SUITE 100

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, HAWAII 96860-3134

b. What is the type, duration, and frequency of base operations and public activities/events that cannot be impacted by the EZ and would result in the suspension of MEC intrusive activities?

ANSWER: Response deferred.

95. Given the turnaround time of pricing received from subcontractors, we respectfully request the Government allow electronic submission of proposals rather than requiring submission of paper copies and CDs.

ANSWER: The Government has considered your request, however, the RFP remains unchanged.

RESPONSES DEFERRED FROM NOTICE NO. 2 DATED 2 FEBRUARY 2024

125. If a PCAB license and the other items in Section 01 14 00, paragraph 1.3.1.3 are required, please confirm that it is acceptable for one of the JV Members that will serve as the primary construction execution entity for this project to hold the PCAB license/permits/clearances.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

126. If a PCAB license and the other items in Section 01 14 00, paragraph 1.3.1.3 are required, please confirm that it is acceptable for a JV Member that has the Factor 1 Experience and Factor 2 Past Performance to secure via a Teaming Agreement a company affiliate that will serve as the primary construction execution entity for this project to hold the PCAB license/permits/clearances.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

RESPONSES DEFERRED FROM NOTICE NO. 3 DATED 2 FEBRUARY 2024

No responses deferred from Notice No. 3.

NOTICE NO. 4

139. Section 00 21 16, Paragraphs 1.1.a and 1.1.b: We request the Government reconsider its request for hard copy proposals and instead allow for electronic proposals to be submitted via the DoD SAFE, PIEE, or via email. This has been the common practice for proposals submitted to the DoD since the onset of COVID in March of 2020.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

140. Section 00 21 16, Paragraphs 1.1.a and 1.1.b: We request the Government reconsider allowing for a DoD SAFE, PIEE, or email submission on the due date and time followed by hardcopies 5 business days later.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

141. Section 00 21 16, Paragraphs 1.1.a and 1.1.b: Due to the number of pending RFI responses, we request the Government reconsider our request that the due date for proposals be established at receipt of all RFI responses plus 21 days so that we have time to evaluate the responses and coordinate with our Team.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

142. SECTION 01 57 19: There are several permits required for this project that are not easy to assess in terms of time and difficulty to obtain, such us:

• Clean Water Act Section 404

• Clean Water Act Section 401

• Permit to Construct/Operate Air Pollution source and Control Installation

• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer system (MS4) permit

Question: Could the Client advise if these permits apply to this contract and, if so, provide bidders with a specific timeframe to obtain these permits to be considered in the proposal (the same for all bidders)?

ANSWER: Response deferred.

143. SECTION 32 13 14.13, 2.12.1.1 and 2.12.1.2: On-site 200 m3/hr batching plant is requested in the RFP. This is a huge batching plant compared to the concrete needed for the Project execution. There are local existing batching plants in the area. This requirement will increase the cost of the project significantly. Question: Could the Client modify this requirement and consider the use of external batching plants?

ANSWER: An on-site batch plant is required.

144. SECTION 01 30 00, 1.12: The RFP requires Contractor shall mobilize to the jobsite within 60 calendar days after contract award. Mobilize is defined as having equipment and having a physical presence of at least one person from the contractor's team on the jobsite.

Question: Could the client specify what is considered having equipment? Is there a special equipment necessary to comply with this requirement?

ANSWER: A truck and trailer at a minimum, but could also include generator, excavator, porta potty, etc… No special equipment is needed to comply with this requirement.

145. SECTION 01 30 00, 1.7: The contractor is requested to, prior to commencing any work at the site, coordinate with the Contracting Officer a time and place to meet for the Preconstruction Meeting. The meeting must take place within 35 calendar days after award of the contract, but prior to commencement of any work at the site. Contractor attendees must include the Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Quality Control Manager and major subcontractors. Question: Since it could have not yet been possible to mobilize the contractor within this timeframe, can some of the participants attend this meeting remotely?

ANSWER: Response deferred.

146. SECTION 01 11 00, 1.6: According to the RFP, items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged remain the property of the Government. Contractor is required to segregate, itemize, deliver and off-load the salvaged property at the storage area located within 5 kilometers of the construction site; to provide a salvage plan, listing material and equipment to be salvaged, and their storage location; to maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage; to provide a system for property control in the salvage plan; to store and protect salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

Question: To estimate the cost of this activity it is necessary to have at least a reference of the items to be salvaged, could the Client provide the list of the items to be salvaged?

ANSWER: No items are to be salvaged.

147. SECTION 01 35 13, 3.1.3: According to the RFP, Schedule of work has to conform to aircraft operating schedules. The Government will exert every effort to schedule aircraft operations so as to permit the maximum amount of time for the Contractor's activities; however, in the event of emergency, intense operational demands, adverse wind conditions, and other such unforeseen difficulties, the Contractor must cease operations at the specified locations in the aircraft operational area for the safety of the Contractor and military personnel and Government property. Question: When this happens, will the contractor be entitled to any extension of time and/or cost increase?

ANSWER: Follow the phasing plan while building out a schedule. Refer to Spec 01 32 17.00 20 Section 1.11.1.c.1.c.

148. SECTION 33 16 15, 1.3.1: Water Storage Steel tanks: According to the RFP, Contractor is requested to provide certified manufacturer's design analysis, detail drawings, and foundation design analysis by an authorized licensed engineer in the geographical area where construction will take place, having a minimum 4 years of experience as an engineer knowledgeable in design and analyses of steel storage tanks and its foundations. Submit a certificate signed by a registered professional engineer, providing the following information:

a. Description of the structural design loading conditions used for the design of entire tank including the foundation.

b. Description of the structural design method and codes used in establishing the allowable stresses and safety factors applied in the design.

c. A statement verifying that the structural design has been checked by experienced engineers specializing in hydraulic structures.

A statement verifying that the detail drawings have been checked by experienced engineers specializing in hydraulic structures to determine that they agree with the design calculations in member sizes, dimensions, and fabricating process as prescribed by applicable AWWA, ACI, and other applicable standards.

Question: It is understood that this is a build only contract, and no engineering works will be provided by the Contractor, please confirm.

ANSWER: The tank and foundation do need to be designed. This could come from the manufacturer.

149. SECTION 32 13 14.13, 3.4.2 CONCRETE PRODUCTION. Transporting and Transfer - Spreading Operations: Operate non-agitating equipment only on smooth roads and for haul time less than 30 minutes. Deposit concrete as close as possible to its final position in the paving lane using a transfer-spreader…No equipment is permitted to operate on the grade in front of the paver.

SECTION 03 30 00, 3.7 PLACING CONCRETE: Place concrete in accordance with ACI 301 Section 5. Concrete shall be placed within 15 minutes of discharge into non-agitating equipment.

Question: Is 30 minutes the time to consider for the concrete to be placed?

ANSWER: These two specs are for different concrete. 32 13 14.13 is for airfield pavement and 03 30 00 is for structural concrete. Airfield pavement is 30 minutes and structural concrete is 15 minutes.

150. SECTION 01 57 19, 3.5.1: TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS - 3.5 AIR

RESOURCES - 3.5.1 Preconstruction Air Permits: Notify the Air Program Manager, through the Contracting Officer, at least 6 months prior to bringing equipment, assembled or unassembled, onto the Installation, so that air permits can be secured. Necessary permitting time must be considered in regard to construction activities. Clean Air Act (CAA) permits must be obtained prior to bringing equipment, assembled or unassembled, onto the Installation. Permits will be provided by the Government. Question: Does this permit apply to any equipment that contractor will bring to the site? How would the contractor be able to comply with the 60 days mobilization as an equipment is a requirement?

ANSWER: Response deferred.

151. Sheet ID ES110: 13.8 kV primary cable provided by SFELAPCO Question: Does SFELAPCO only provide the cable or will they do some work to take the cable to the Pad mounted transformer? Who is responsible for the connections? Who is paying for them?

ANSWER: The primary cable is not provided by SFELAPCO. The contractor is responsible for the connection.

152. SECTION 01 45 00.00 20, 1.5.6: The U.S. Registered Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor as an integral part of the Prime Contractor's Quality Control Organization.

The FPQC Specialist must provide construction surveillance at the following milestones. This includes providing a written summary of findings, a conclusion on compliance with the contract documents, and signature of the FPQC Specialist. In person inspection, must be documented via video (.mp4) and/or photo (.jpeg). Video/photographic documentation must include before and after conditions and physical measurements. Submit FPQC reports to the Government within 15 calendar days after each inspection.

Question: Can the FPQC Specialist be a local fire protection engineer instead of a U.S.

Registered Fire Protection Engineer?

ANSWER: See response to question 137.

153. SECTION 01 45 00.00 20, 1.11.1 and 1.11.2: TESTING Accreditation Requirements:

Construction materials testing laboratories must be accredited by a laboratory accreditation authority and will be required to submit a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation. The laboratory's scope of accreditation must include the appropriate ASTM standards (E 329, C 1077, D 3666, D 3740, E 543) listed in the technical sections of the specifications. Laboratories engaged in Hazardous Materials Testing must meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA. The policy applies to the specific laboratory performing the actual testing, not just the Corporate Office.

1.11.2 Laboratory Accreditation Authorities

Laboratory Accreditation Authorities include the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology at https://www.nist.gov/nvlap, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Accreditation Program at http://www.aashtoresource.org/aap/overview, International Accreditation Services, Inc. (IAS) at http://www.iasonline.org, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Materials Testing Center (MTC) at http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/FactSheets/FactSheetArticleView/tabid/ 9254/Article/476661/materials-testing-center.aspx, the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) program at http://www.a2la.org/, the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) at http://www.wabo.org/ (Approval authority for WABO is limited to projects within Washington State), and the Washington Area Council of Engineering Laboratories (WACEL) at https://www.wacel.org/lab-accreditation-and-inspection-agency-auditprograms/laboratory-accreditation-program/(Approval authority by WACEL is limited to projects within Facilities Engineering Command (FEC) Washington geographical area).

Question: Are there any Philippines´ labs compliant with these accreditations required in the project? Could the Client provide the list of accredited labs?

ANSWER: Lab accreditation is the responsibility of the contractor (or their subcontracted lab).

154. SECTION 01 57 19, 1.5 and 1.8: TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.5 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

An Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Compliance Certification will be required for the project. These will be prepared by the Government.

1.8 LICENSES AND PERMITS

a. The following permits have been obtained by the Government:

(1) Environmental Compliance Certification

Question: Can we have a copy of the Environmental Compliance Certification and associated documentation? It doesn´t seem to be in the documentation provided.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

155. SECTION 01 57 19, 3.4.1: PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

3.4.1 Archaeological Resources

If, during excavation or other construction activities, any previously unidentified or unanticipated historical, archaeological, and cultural resources are discovered or found, activities that may damage or alter such resources will be suspended. Question: If the activities were suspended, is the Contractor entitled to any extension of time and/or increase of cost?

ANSWER: Yes.

156. SECTION 03 30 00, 1.6.6

1.6.6 Quality Control Personnel Certifications

Quality control personnel must be employed by the Contractor Submit American Concrete Institute certification for the following

a. CQC personnel responsible for inspection of concrete operations.

b. Lead Foreman or Journeyman of the Concrete Placing, Finishing, and Curing Crews.

c. Field Testing Technicians: ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade I.

1.6.6.1 Quality Manager Qualifications

The quality manager must hold a current license as a professional engineer in a U.S. state or territory with experience on at least five similar projects. Evidence of extraordinary proven experience may be considered by the Contracting Officer as sufficient to act as the Quality Manager

1.6.6.2 Field Testing Technician and Testing Agency

Submit data on qualifications of proposed testing agency and technicians for approval by the Contracting Officer prior to performing testing on concrete

a. Work on concrete under this contract must be performed by an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 qualified in accordance with ACI SP-2 or equivalent. Equivalent certification programs must include requirements for written and performance examinations as stipulated in ACI SP-2.

b. Testing agencies that perform testing services on reinforcing steel must meet the requirements of ASTM E329.

c. Testing agencies that perform testing services on concrete materials must meet the requirements of ASTM C1077.

Question: Do all QC personnel have to be in the Contractor´s payroll or can they be part of the LAB/Testing Firm subcontracted by the Contractor?

ANSWER: Response deferred.

157. SECTION 32 11 23, 1.4: QUALITY ASSURANCE

All contractor quality control testing laboratories performing acceptance testing require USACE validation by the Material Testing Center (MTC) for both parent laboratory and on-site laboratory.

Question: Which testing can be done in the parent laboratory instead of in the on-site lab?

ANSWER: Response deferred.

158. Amendment 001, ESS, Figure 1-2 Site Location Map Cesar Basa Air Base. The map shows the proposed removal boundary. This boundary does not include the contractor laydown area in the area to be cleared. Please advise if the contractor laydown area as shown in the RFP drawings is required to be cleared of UXO. The ESS also referenced that the ESS supports the proposed construction of 33.4 acres, which appear to be less than the area on Figure 1-2. What is the actual total acreage of the MEC/MPPEH removal area required by the ESS?

ANSWER: MEC/MPPEH removal is required where any ground disturbing activities occur.

159. General. The Government is responding to the contractor pre-proposal Inquires (PPI) via a notes form response. Usually, only responses that are incorporated by amendment are contractually binding. We received Amendment 0001, and it did not include any of the Government’s responses to Notes 1 and 2. Will the Government issue a final amendment once all PPIs have been answered to incorporate all responses? If not, how will the responses to the PPIs be contractually bound?

ANSWER: Yes, all changes will be incorporated in forthcoming amendment.

160. Note 2 Response to 109. The Government states that the shoulder will be paved and not left as soil per plans. Please issue a new drawing for this detail or clarify the quantity and paving detail to allow for all bidders to bid equally.

ANSWER: Updated drawings will be provided in forthcoming amendment.

161. Note 2 Response to 81a. We understand the Government will not extend the POP due to mission critical schedule. Request that the Government allows the 697-calendar-day POP to start after the Contractor has received the Government's acceptance of the UXO Final Work Plan or 15 days after receiving the Government's notice-to-provide with the UXO project fieldwork.

Request this 697-calendar-day duration and the associated liquidated damages be tied only to the execution of the fieldwork and not including the work plans and reports development and multi-phase Government reviews and approval period. By granting this request, it will allow the Project Team (Government and Contractor) the time necessary to coordinate, plan, and generate the project planning documents and providing the time needed for the Government's reviews and approvals, without taking away the time needed to perform the fieldwork schedule.

ANSWER: Refer to response to question 81a.

162. Spec section 32 13 14.13 para 1.4.6.2. If the pilot lane meets the requirements of the specification, can it remain as part of the permanent works?

ANSWER: Yes, the spec will be edited to adjust for the test section shown on the drawings.

Changes will be shown in forthcoming amendment.

163. Spec section 32 13 14.13 para 1.4.6.3/Drawing CP 107. Please advise if the fill in lane is to be demolished or, if it meets specification requirements, can it remain as part of the final construction?

ANSWER: The fill in lane can remain as part of final construction if it meets specification requirements.

164. Site Walk. During the site walk, it was observed that there are a large number of trees exceeding 100mm in diameter that will need to be cleared from the contractor laydown area.

According to the Philippine Government DNR, certain trees and trees over 100mm in diameter need to be assessed by the DNR prior to any cutting. This process can take months, which would severely impact the schedule. Please provide the tree cutting plan for this area (it’s not noted on the current tree cutting plans). Also, please advise if DNR approval has already been granted for the trees that are identified in the contract for removal.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

165. Section 01 11 00, para 1.4 identify the permits available for the work. It states that a burn permit can be applied for. Please advise if controlled burning will be allowed to remove the site grubbing/grass/trees prior to UXO clearance.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

166. Section 01 35 26, para 1.3 Submittals identified two (2) pre-construction plans under SD 01, APP Construction and Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Para 1.7 identifies the requirements for the APP Construction but there is no paragraph reference for Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Please clarify if APP construction and Accident Prevention Plan are the same document and not two separate documents. If separate, please provide the specification section and paragraph reference for the Accident Prevention Plan.

ANSWER: The APP - Construction is a part of the Accident Prevention Plan. All items under

1.7 fall under the Accident Prevention Plan, including the APP - Construction.

167. Section 01 45 35 Special Inspections. This para is specific to US Government projects and is not widely used outside of US Government projects. Unlike locations such as the CONUS, Guam, and Japan where the US Government has been executing projects for several decades and there is an available, qualified subcontractor base that can meet the requirements for special inspectors, the Philippines have no local special inspectors who meet the spec requirement.

Further, in locations where special inspectors are readily available, they tend to be three to four times the price of hiring a direct employee with the same qualifications. For this project, we would need to source special inspectors from Guam. Due to the special inspection schedule in the specs, it would mean that we would need to pay them for full time on site rather than per inspection. This will massively impact the cost due to the high price of the inspector, including housing, travel, and per diem. To offer the best value to the Government, please consider removing this section and, in lieu, adding the special inspector positions into specification section 01 45 00 and have them as employees of the contractor working under the Quality Control Manager.

ANSWER: The requirement for special inspections will not be removed. Follow specification requirements.

168. Section 01 50 00, para 3.6.1. Please clarify if this office is for Government use.

ANSWER: A square footage area for the Government will be included in forthcoming Amendment.

169. Section 01 78 00 Warranty Management. Please clarify the duration of the warranty period. The section averts to a 4- and 9-month inspection, which would normally mean a 1-year warranty period. Please confirm.

ANSWER: The warranty period is one year, the inspections start at the 4 month period and 9 month period.

170. Section 01 78 00 para 2.1 Certification of EPA Designated Items. This project is not performed in the USA. The EPA does not have jurisdiction in the Philippines. Please confirm that this paragraph is not required.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

171. Section 01 78 00 para 2.2 Certification of USDA Designated Items. This project is not performed in the USA. The USDA does not have jurisdiction in the Philippines. Please confirm that this paragraph is not required.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

172. Section 03 42 13.00 10 para 1.3.1 states the precast concrete producer must be certified by the National Concrete Association or American Pipe Association certification programs. As this project is performed in the Philippines, please confirm that a local alternate to the above be utilized. If not, precast will need to be sourced from the US, thereby driving up costs considerably.

ANSWER: Precast concrete producer must be certified by the National Concrete Association or American Pipe Association.

173. Section 32 12 15.13 para 1.7.9.2. In our experience, no contractor in the Philippines can meet the profilograph testing requirements as there is no contractor performing profilograph in the Philippines or south Asia region. This service needs to be sourced from the USA. As this tolerance cannot be met in the Philippines, please increase the Profile Index from 110mm to 236mm for taxiways and shoulders in line with FAA requirements.

ANSWER: The Profile Index will not be increased. Follow project specifications.

174. Section 32 12 15.13 para 3.1.2 states that a fully equipped lab needs to be at the job site or batch plant. As this project will consist or about five (5) paving days in total, having a full certified lab mobilized to the site will add a large, unnecessary cost to the project. Please confirm that an off-site lab for HMA testing will be approved due to the very low amount of pavement and paving days on the project.

ANSWER: If the lab is off-site it must be located at the batch plant.

175. Section 32 12 16.16 para 2.1.3 states that a material transfer vehicle (MTV) is required (same for HMA Airfield paving). There are currently no MTVs in the Philippines, which means the contractor will have to procure one specifically for this project. Based on recent quotes from CAT, Woegel, Wirtigen, others this will likely add up to $1 million to the project cost. Please confirm that the Government waives this requirement for HMA paving due to the low quantity of HMA paving on the project.

ANSWER: The requirement for the MTV will not be waived.

176. Section 32 12 16.16 para 3.1.2 states that a fully equipped lab needs to be at the job site or batch plant. As this project will consist of about 1.5 paving days in total, having a full certified lab mobilized to site will add a large, unnecessary cost to the project. Please confirm that an off-site lab for HMA testing will be approved due to the very low amount of HMA and paving days on the project.

ANSWER: If the lab is off-site it must be located at the batch plant.

177. P9001_Specifications, Section 01 57 19 03, Page 5, Paragraph 1.5.4 Geophysicist. “Both collection and evaluation of geophysical data must be validated by DDESB approved 3rd party QA.” Since the contractor must conduct QC seeding prior to either a DGM or AGC surveys, and will be required to provide UXO Construction Support during all post clearance excavation, it is requested that the Government clarify the following:

a. Does the Government intend to have the 3rd Party QA emplace subsurface validation seeds (i.e., QA seeds) within the project area?

ANSWER: Governments 3rd party QA is qualified to place QA BSIs for DGM and analog mag and dig. If AGC is determined to be used, 3rd party QA seeding will be completed by qualified AGC 3rd party QA, NAVFAC personnel are not 3rd party AGC qualified.

b. If so, what procedures and types of supporting data will the Government record and type of equipment (e.g., DGM/AGC sensor) that will be used by the 3rd Party QA at the time of validation seeds emplacement effort?

ANSWER: BSIs are placed IAW standard industry practice and vary in size, attitude, and buried depth; precise location, positioning, and depth is logged and photographed to document successful location and recovery. BSIs are also introduced into mechanical or placed into manual screening lifts of excavated materials during limited clearance operations to ensure final TOIs are being captured.

c. What failure penalties (if any) will be imposed on the contractor in the event a validation seed is not detected or classified incorrectly using AGC, understanding that the construction schedule will likely be impacted?

ANSWER: A non-detect or improper classification clearly indicates a faulty operation and invalid AGC data set requiring AGC re-performance of the area in question until AGC methods can reliably locate suspected MEC items. Or one of the ESS alternatives can be employed to investigate all anomalies in the respective area.

d. And finally, please confirm that the 3rd Party QA will be present continuously on the site during the geophysical survey and MEC clearance activities to ensure the timely performance of QA actions and acceptance of cleared grids.

ANSWER: Government will determine 3rd party QA requirements, MEC contractor has no influence over 3rd party QA. Contractor shall provide and maintain an updated schedule and provide timely notice of any changes.

178. Amendment 001, SECTION 01 57 19.03 20 Page 4, Para 1.4 Anomalies “An anomaly is defined as a metal item with any one dimension equal to the 20 mm projectile, project’s approved Target of Interest (TOI) or larger.” Given that the smallest TOI is a 20 mm projectile, we request that the Government revise the size requirement to: “An anomaly is defined as a metal item equal to the 20 mm projectile (20 mm by 63.5 mm), project’s approved Target of Interest (TOI) or larger”.

ANSWER: TOI verbiage is standard, length can vary or be damaged or present in smallest orientation.

179. P9001_dwg_Part 3, page 5, drawing CG110, the mentioned profile A3/CG202 is not showing on drawing CG202.

ANSWER: The profile is C3/CG202. This will be corrected in forthcoming amendment.

180. P9001_dwg_Part 5.pdf, page 18, drawing EA 603. As per the key note no 4, the contractor should update the existing ALCMS with new taxiway/apron lights. Please provide us with the details about existing ALCMS. Also, provide us with the existing brand and model details.

ANSWER: ALCMS is a custom made product. The contact for the designer/builder of the ALCMS was provided during site investigation to be: Malcolm Ong from Evercon Builders.

Contact information provided to A-E firm was malcolm@everconbuilders.com or +639209704322. Pictures can likely be provided, but client would need to approve/provide.

181. P9001_dwg_Part 5.pdf, page 16, drawing EA 601 According to the Air Field Light Schedule, the contractor is required to supply halogen lights, but most of the manufacturers have stopped the production of halogen lights and are only making LEDs. Please confirm whether the LED is acceptable or not.

ANSWER: Per UFC 3-535-01 Section 2-5, “LED light fixtures must not be interspersed with incandescent lights of the same type”. LED fixtures perceived color and/or brightness differs from equivalent incandescent fixtures. These differences may distort the visual presentation to the pilot. Therefore, since the existing technology is incandescent fixtures, then the requirement for the new fixtures is incandescent. The alternative would be for the project to replace all existing taxiway edge lights on Taxiway E with LED, but that was beyond the scope of this project.

182. P9001_dwg_Part1.pdf, page 39 and page 43, drawing CS103 and CS017. According to the drawings and keynotes, epoxy coating is indicated, but no specifications were provided.

Please clarify if epoxy coating is included in the scope of work. If so, kindly provide the specifications for the epoxy coating.

ANSWER: Epoxy coating for pavement is included in the scope of work. See spec 32 13 14.13 section 2.11.

183. P9001_dwg_Part3.pdf, page 6, drawing CP502. The Civil Pavement Jointing Layout Plans specify details for the Transverse Contraction Joint as indicated in the Joint Legend.

However, upon review of CP502, no details appear labeled as B2. Kindly clarify.

ANSWER: The detail for this is B2/CP501. This will be corrected in the drawings in forthcoming amendment.

184. P9001_dwg_Part4.pdf, page 2-4, drawing CP105, CP106, CP107. Kindly clarify if the PCC Test Section and HMA Test Section are also reinforced slab.

ANSWER: The test sections are not reinforced. The shaded slabs have an "R" in them to indicate reinforcement.

185. 24R1304_RFP, Genera. Will there be an assigned LSA area for man camp inside Basa Air Base? If there is, please provide the location within the work site and the size of the land.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

186. 24R1304_RFP, General. During the site visit, there are no visible signs of present utilities other than the light posts on the site lot. Can the Government provide the layout of existing underground utilities? Provide a location where the contractor can tap their water and power lines for temporary utilities. Please provide the capacity as well so we can check the sufficiency of the source.

ANSWER: The government will not provide utility connections. Contractor must bring their own utilities.

187. 24R1304_RFP, General. Due to the significant distance of the nearest concrete batching plant to the work site, will it be allowed to set up the batching plant inside the Basa Air Base?

ANSWER: The batch plant is required to be on-site. Off-site plants are not allowed.

188. 24R1304_RFP, General. KTR is requesting the Government to provide a list of approved laboratories in the Philippines

ANSWER: Lab accreditation is the responsibility of the contractor (or their subcontracted lab).

189. Please clarify Amendment 0002, 00 21 16 – INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS. The “Revise” and “Replace with” language appears to be identical and as currently written, the Price Proposal and Technical Proposal are now due on different dates.

ANSWER: Clerical error corrected in Amendment 0003.

190. Construction (design-bid-build) of a parking apron, shoulders, and taxiway connected to the Basa Air Base, Philippines. Red Wolf Contracting and Services is putting in a Bid for this project, but we are going to do a joint venture with a current company that is local in the area.

We were told the we may need accreditation with NAVFAC to be considered for this project. If this is correct could you please send information to complete this process.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

191. P9001_Specifications, Page 1323, Division 32 Section 32 92 19. The specifications for seeding were provided, but there are no indications of it in the drawings. Could you please confirm if seeding is included in the scope of work? If so, could you provide specific instructions or indicate it on the drawings?

ANSWER: Seeding is included in the scope. See drawing CS100 for seeding locations.

192. SECTION 26 08 00, para 1.4.1. This specs ask that “Testing, inspection, calibration, and adjustments must be performed by an engineering technician, certified by NETA (Level III) or the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) with a minimum of 5 years' experience inspecting, testing, and calibrating electrical distribution and generation equipment, systems, and devices.” NETA certified technician is not common in the Philippines.

Can the Govt accept locally certified technician to perform this T&C requirement

ANSWER: The technician must be certified by NETA (Level III) or the NICET with a minimum of 5 years experience in the areas listed in Spec 26 08 00 para 1.4.1.b.

193. SECTION 01 45 00.00 20, para 1.11.2. This specs ask for either NIST, AASHTO, IAS, MTC A2LA accredited laboratory. Can the Govt accept laboratories accredited by the HN utilizing the same American standard for their testing.

ANSWER: The laboratory must be accredited by either NVLAP, AASHTO, IAS, MTC, or

A2LA.

194. SECTION 32 13 14.13, para 1.4.1. This specs ask to submit the qualification of petrographer. In our experience, the Govt usually ask petrographer to be US lincesed. Is that the case in this project

ANSWER: No, the petrographer does not need to be US licensed, but will still need to be approved.

195. SECTION 32 13 14.13, para 2.3.2.4. This section ask the contractor to perform deleterious material analysis. Based on our experience, the laboratory being accepted are US laboratories and the contractor need to ship aggregates sample to the US for analysis. Is that the case in this project or we can use local laboratories.

ANSWER: Laboratories must be accredited appropriately, whether local or US based.

196. SECTION 32 12 15.13, para 1.6 and SECTION 32 13 14.13, para 1.4.1. Ask for Airfield Asphalt Pavement QC Manager and Concrete Paving QC Manager. Can this position be fulfilled by a single person?

ANSWER: Yes, as long as it is a separate person from the CQC Manager.

197. SECTION 32 13 14.13, para 1.4.1. This section ask for ACI certified personnel for Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector, Lead Foreman or Journeyman, Field Testing Technicians and Laboratory Testing Technicians. Are these mandatory or we can use HN certified personnel.

ANSWER: These are mandatory.

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