PPI_Log_as_of_3-12-14_Release.pdf

SOLICITATION N69450-14-R-1756

P-100/P-099 NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING FACILITIES

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Pre-Proposal Inquiry Log

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13-Jan-14 Page 6, Item # 0007, Option Item

This is a follow-up to Comment #27 on the draft solicitaion, as the issue remains unresolved. Please confirm that there is only one survival mooring system as part of this project - that for the submarine and not the IX-516 barge, and then correct the option description to remove the reverence to IC-516. Further either correct the description or the list of attachments for consistancy to either P099 (as in the Option description) or -100 as listed on page 13, whichever is correct.

There are two survival mooring systems. P100 includes an SMS for the ship as part of the base bid for P100. Option Item 6 to P099 is an SMS for the IX-516 barge. Unfortunately, the final design for the SMS for the barge will be provided in a forthcoming amendment. It is much less complicated than the SMS for the ship but the final location had to be confirmed based on environmental and navigation factors, which impact the calculations, which affect the drawings. There were some changes required to the specifications as well. The drawings and revised specifications are included in Amendment 7.

Y, Amendment 7

2 13-Jan-14 Which entity will be responsible for paying for the construction/laboratory material testing and/or Special Inspection for the referenced project?

The prime contractor. N

14-Jan-14 00202.III.F.3.b.1.a.

In Section 00202.III.F.3.b.1.a.1, General Construction Experience, item (iv) concrete pile foundation, is listed as a significant feature in the basis of evaluation that prime contractors must demonstrate it has managed in a submitted project. However, we believe that this feature of work kshould be included in the subsequent section 2, Specialized Construction Experience, as a specialized subcontractor typically performs it much like the Pier/Whart work, Industrial Support Facilities and Facility Security. In our last 2 projects for the military, both over $140M, neither had concrete pile foundations. However, if they did, a specialized subcontractor would have performed this work. Please consider moving this feature of work into the Specialized Construction Experience factor so we can submit our specialized teaming subcontractor for this requirement.

The concrete and pile driving are critical pieces of this project. While we fully expect that there will be a specialized subcontractor actually performing the work, it is critical that the prime contractor has experience managing a project of the same magnitude that has dealt with these issues. We are not asking that the prime contractor self-performed this work, just that they have managed a project that included it.

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15-Jan-14 Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit

Can you confirm that the base access form (form 74) is required to attend the Pre-proposal conference?

The base access form (form 74) is NOT required to attend the Pre-proposal conference which precedes the site visit. The base access form is required to attend the site visit that immediately follows the pre-proposal conference.

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15-Jan-14 Pre-proposal

Conference/Site Visit

That these forms can be scanned and submitted to you electronically by COB, Friday, January 17, 2014

Only the NPTU Security Form can be sent electronically. The Base Access Form (Form 74) must be sent hardcopy.

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15-Jan-14 Pre-proposal

Conference/Site Visit

More than one representative from our company can attend the pre-proposal conference, but only one person can enter the NPTU area

More than one representative from your company can attend the pre-proposal conference AND site visit, but only one person can enter the NPTU area.

N

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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

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15-Jan-14 Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit

The NPTU Security form has to be filled out and hand-delivered for access to the NPTU area

The base access form (form 74) must be sent hardcopy (FedEx, mail, etc.) and received by January 17, 2014. The NPTU Security form should be sent electronically and must be received by January 17, 2014.

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8 16-Jan-14 00 01 15 Can Electronic CAD files of the site be released to the bidders? This would help provide more accurate quantity takeoff and better pricing from site contractors.

Electronic CAD files will be provided to the awardee only. They will not be released prior to contract award.

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9 20-Jan-14 I would like to submit a piping product for prior approval on this project. Does this come to your attention?

The government is not accepting submittals for products for this solicitation.

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21-Jan-14 The company I work for has served as the CxA on multiple federal projects for both NAVFAC and USACE in the past few years and I see that the Owner or the A/E firm will be hiring the CxA directly for this project. Would you be able to provide some insight as to how we would go about getting added to the pre-approved list of vendors to fulfill this role on projects where the Owner will hire the CxA directly?

There is not a pre-approved list of vendors. The CxA agent has already been hired through the AE design firm as part of the design contract.

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21-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1)(ii ) General Construction Experience (Page 19 of 97)

RFP Paragraph III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1)(ii) General Construction Experience (Page 19 of

97) states, “reinforced concrete high-bay (at least 45 feet high and 8,250 square feet) multi-story work.” Please consider revising this requirement to “at least 30 feet high” to allow more relevant project experience to be demonstrated in the proposal.

This has been considered. The factor remains. N

21-Jan-14 RFP Paragraphs III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1) and III.F.3.(b)(1)(b)(1) General Construction Experience (Pages 19 and 20 of 97)

RFP Paragraphs III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1) and III.F.3.(b)(1)(b)(1) General Construction Experience (Pages 19 and 20 of 97) state that projects with less than 170,000 square feet of work will not be considered relevant or acceptable. Please consider revising this requirement to 100,000 square feet to allow more relevant project experience to be demonstrated in the proposal.

This has been considered. The factor remains. N

23-Jan-14 I am seeking the contact information to all the General Contractors bidding this job We do not maintain list of general contractors bidding on the project, however if you log into fedbizopps and go to the posting of the solicitation you can click on the interested vendors list and see who has identified themselves.

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21-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1)(ii ) General Construction Experience (Page 19 of 97)

RFP Paragraph III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1)(ii) General Construction Experience (Page 19 of

97) states, “reinforced concrete high-bay (at least 45 feet high and 8,250 square feet) multi-story work.” Please consider revising this requirement to “at least 30 feet high” to allow more relevant project experience to be demonstrated in the proposal.

This has been considered. The factor remains. N

21-Jan-14 RFP Paragraphs III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1) and III.F.3.(b)(1)(b)(1) General Construction Experience (Pages 19 and 20 of 97)

RFP Paragraphs III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1) and III.F.3.(b)(1)(b)(1) General Construction Experience (Pages 19 and 20 of 97) state that projects with less than 170,000 square feet of work will not be considered relevant or acceptable. Please consider revising this requirement to 100,000 square feet to allow more relevant project experience to be demonstrated in the proposal.

This has been considered. The factor remains. N

23-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b)

Reference RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b). Please clarify whether or not the following portions of the proposal will count towards the overall 100 page limit:

• Transmittal Letter.

• Factor 3 – Draft Construction Schedule.

• Factor 4 – Pages indicating EMR and DART data requested.

• Factor 5 – Subfactor 5.A, pages providing performance evaluation ratings and SF294 pages.

• Factor 5 – Subfactor 5.B, Small Business Subcontracting Plan

• Factor 6 – CCASS and PPQ pages and any other past performance documentation

Transmittal letter does not count.

The three 11x17 sheets for the schedule do not count towards the page limit, but the narrative does.

EMR and DART rate data DO count towards the page limit Factor 5 documentation does NOT count towards the page limit CCASS and PPQ documentation does not count toward the page limit.

Y, Amendment

23-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b)(6)(i)

Reference RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b)(6)(i). Please confirm that a previously completed PPQ may be submitted in lieu of requesting a new PPQ as long as the PPQ contains similar information to what is required on Attachment G and a copy of the PPQ is included in the proposal submission.

Yes. A previously completed PPQ may be submitted in lieu of requesting a new PPQ as long as the PPQ contains similar information to what is required on Attachment G and a copy of the PPQ is included in the proposal submission.

Y, Amendment

23-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph

III.F.3(b)(6)(i) Reference RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b)(6)(i). Please confirm that PPQs for project submitted under Factor 1 (a)(2) Specialized Construction Experience are NOT required.

PPQs are to be submitted for all projects under Factor 1 including General and Specialized Experience.

Y, Amendment

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23-Jan-14 Site Visit When and where should I obtain my badge from for the site visit? For those attending the site visit: You will need to pick up your badge from the Base Security Office prior to the pre-proposal conference. It is highly advised that you arrive at minimum 1 hour prior to the conference. The office opens at 0700. Your patience is appreciated as it will take time to process.

The badge office is located off of Red Bank Road in Building #3. If you reach the Redbank Club you have gone too far. There is a big sign that says Base Security Bldg #3.

Ensure they have a form of Identification, proof of insurance on vehicles as well as registration of vehicle in the event you will need to drive on base.

The Redbank Club where the Pre-proposal conference will be held is located further down Redbank Road headed east. Base access is not required to access the Redbank Club.

Badges for NPTU Site access will be provided during the site visit.

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23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.3

This section conflicts with the general layout drawing S529. Drg S529 depicts a "tie-rod style" column mounted jib crane. Para 1.2.4.3 specifies components used in a free-standing, full cantelevered jib crane. Both designs will work in this application.

But depending on which style is proposed, the offeror will not fully comply with both

1.2.4.3 and drg S529 as shown. Please clarify that either style is acceptable and that the specification and/or drawing S529 will be amended to reflect the specification for the design being supplied by the successful bidder.

Refer to 13 50 01 - 1.2.3.a, second sentence N

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 10, para 1.6.8;

page12, para 2.2 protective coatings

These sections conflict with general layout drawing S529. Drawing S529, General Notes, Note #2 states "All steel shall be galvanized UNO." The specification clauses are written for carbon steel fabrication (not galvanized). The shore power boom structures are welded exposed steel structures. Welding on galvanized steel produces hazardous fumes and requires special equipment and procedures. Our experience on all shore power booms has been to use non-galvanized steel that is coated in accordance with SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3. Please state if non-galvanized steel is allowed to be used to fabricate the shore power booms.

Generally, steel fabrications can be galvanized (hot-dipped) after all welding and fabrication has been completed.

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23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.4.a

The cable saddles are welded steel structures, like the boom and mast. We recommend that carbon steel with a coating system conforming to SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3 be allowed as another option to stainless steel or plating. Our experience shows that a saddle fabricated from properly coated steel holds up well in a marine environment.

Refer to PPI 21 N

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.4.c

We request that cable organizers made from Nylatron also be allowed. Nylatron is a cast Nylon material, is a good insulator, can be easily machined, and is impervious to weather conditions of a marine environment.

Nylatron would be an acceptable alternative Y, Amendment

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.5.a

Last sentence states: "The torque reel shall provide a fail-safe condition such that the maximum payout of the strain relief cable is attained should the reel fail; thus preventing excessive tension in the shore power cables at the top of the ship."

Unfortunately, if this event occurs, and the torque reel is allowed to "free wheel" and go to a slack condition, the take-up saddle (shown on drawing S529) could free-fall onto the ship. The specification does not state if a fall-arresting means must be provided to either "catch" the take-up saddle or to allow its controlled decent onto the top surface of the ship. Please clarify if this is a requirement.

No shore power boom components, including the saddle, shall come in contact with the ship under any other condition.

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23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 7, para 1.3.6

In lieu of designing the strain relief cable to fail (break) before reaching the yielding load capacity (10.5 kips) of the padeye attached to the ship, is it acceptable to design the "torque reel system" such that the strain relief cable can never see a load greater than 10.5 kips? If the strain relief cable breaks, the take-up saddle will shoot to the top and the shore power cables could be stretched.

The intent is to limit the attachment to the ship to 10.5 kips maximum load. How this is achieved can be established as part of system design. The specifications clearly state that the design load of the padeye is to be 3.5 kips.

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23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 7, para 1.4 When performing maintenance and inspections from the pier, can it be assumed that a mobile man-lift will be used? Or must the shore power boom be designed with access ladder, service walkways, handrails, etc.?

A mobile man-lift may be used as part of the maintenance and inspection program.

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23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.5.b

Is a galvanized steel strain relief cable acceptable in lieu of stainless steel? NO N

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.6.b

Is a galvanized steel lifting cable acceptable in lieu of stainless steel? NO N

27-Jan-14 Drawing - ES552 Generator for Bldg. 2701, 550KW - What size day tank is required? What is the capacity for the Remote Tank, 3000 gallons or 4200 gallons?

Provide a standard sized day tank for the selected generator based on the manufacturer, approximately 200 gallons. Total Capacity for the day tank and remote tank, as shown on sheet ES552, is 3000 Gallons.

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27-Jan-14 Drawings EP601 and ES552 Drawing EP601, Generator for Bldg. 2626, calls for a 50KW. Drawing ES552, Fuel Tanks spec, calls for Bldg. 2626 to have an 80KW generator. Can you please clarify as to what the correct size should be?

Provide an 80kW generator. Y, Amendment 7

31 27-Jan-14 Could you tell me who is responsible for materials quality control. The owner or the General contractor?

The General Contractor N

32 Site Visit Can you do the site visit for the first of next week if it is going to be next week because I am in charge of a bid that bids on Feb. 6

The pre-proposal conference and site visit are scheduled for February 5, 2014.

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33 28-Jan-14 Site Visit Will my badge get me on base for the pre-proposal conference because I never filled out the forms?

Proper base access badging will get you on base. N

34 28-Jan-14 is attendance at the pre-proposal conference is required to submit a bid on this project?

No N

28-Jan-14 Section 10 51 13 In building 2314, Security Women’s Locker Room, No. 237, on page A121 (Vol 5A), there are 25 lockers that have been relocated on the drawings. We are unable to ascertain where these lockers came from. Will they be provided by the Owner or do they have to be removed from another place in the building? Please advise where these lockers come from.

The 25 lockers are being relocated from the first floor security room in building 2314. See note 1.37 on Sheet Ad111

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28-Jan-14 Section 10 56 15 Section 10 56 15 describes Pallets Racks in the project and are shown on the drawings on page A122 in Building 2701 (P100, Vol. 3A), but on the furniture drawings on page I112, they are listed as “Not In Contract.” Please clarify if the Pallets Racks are to be provided by the Contractor, whether they are in the FF&E contract, or if they are being provided by others.

The pallet racks are not part of the FF&E package. They are to be included in the building construction contract as built in equipment.

N

28-Jan-14 Section 12 51 00 This section describes wood case goods and tables that we are unable to identify and quantify in the Contract Drawings for any of the buildings. We do not see any of these items included in the FF&E package either. Where are these items located and who provides them?

This section has been revised. Refer to Amendment 0006 Y, Amendment

29-Jan-14 Soliciation;

00202.III.F.3.b.1.a

The RFP, Factor 1, asks for Construction Experience on "projects completed by the offeror as the prime construction contractor." Can an offeror submit construction experience/past performance for affiliates/subsidaries/parent/LLC/LTD member companies? (this is allowed in Factor 5, Subfactor 5.A per note G, but it is not clarified if it is accepable for Factor 1).

Contingent upon approval to be reflected in a forthcoming amendment, corporate affiiliates (e.g. subsidiaries, sister companies, and parent companies) will be allowed for Factor 1, General Construction Experience

Y, Amendment

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29-Jan-14 Soliciation; 00700 FAR Clause 5252.228-9306 is included, which requires a 8% Cashier's Check or a 10% Performance Bond as a Performance Guarantee on the project. The SF1442, Box 12A calls for Performance and Payment Bonds. FAR Clauses 52.228-15/52.228- 15.b are included and require: "(1) Performance bonds (Standard Form 25). The penal amount of performance bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price. (2) Payment Bonds (Standard Form 25-A). The penal amount of payment bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price." FAC 5252.228-9305 is included and calls for a 100% Performance (SF25) and Payment (SF25A) bond. Given the requirements for 100% P&P Bonds, can FAC 5252.228-9306 be omitted from the solicitation? (If it is not omitted, the Contractor will be required to provide a Performance Bond in the amount of 110% of the Contract Value).

Clause 5252.228-9306 will be removed from the solicitation. Y (Amendment 0003)

40 29-Jan-14 14 24 13

The freight car spec has a lot of passenger features specified (nickel-silver sills, etc.)

and the entrance section is written partially like a passenger elevator entrance (“stainless frame”) and partially like a freight elevator entrance (“gate type:… Vertical Rising [2-section]”). Please clarify the following:

The freight elevator opens into office and training areas. The freight elevator entrance shall have a similar appearance to the passenger elevator.

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41 29-Jan-14 14 24 13 a) Is the spec correct in asking for stainless doors and gates, or should they be powder coat?

Stainless steel doors and gates are required. N

42 29-Jan-14 14 24 13 b) If stainless doors and gates are required, should the doors just have stainless #4 fascia roomside for appearance reasons, or is stainless construction needed?

The stainless door, fascia and frames shall have #4 finish for appearance reasons. The elevator gate shall be stainless steel construction, #4 finish is not required.

N

43 29-Jan-14 14 24 13

c) What is the Nema rating of the hoistway for this elevator? Is it standard Nema 1 or Nema 4/4x? The spec calls for stainless/aluminum everything, including entrances.

Standard Nema 1 unless noted otherwise on the electrical drawings for areas in the elevator pit.

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44 29-Jan-14 14 24 13 d) Is the freight car a true freight car, or does it need to be designed for passenger use?

The freight car is a true freight car. It is not intended for passenger use.

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45 29-Jan-14 14 24 23 What is the hoistway size for the 2711 passenger car? It was not clearly shown on the drawings we received.

The hoistway dimensions are shown on the structural drawings, S111 and S306.

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46 30-Jan-14 I do not see the specifications on the AV systems (including soundmasking).

Who can we contact concerning those components?

AV equipment will be included with FF&E. Refer to Amendment P0006.

Y, Amendment

46 30-Jan-14 Site Visit

Do you expect the entire site visit to be over at noon per the RFP or was that just the portion at the Redbank Club?

It is anticipated that the entire site visit will be over by noon, however it is highly advised that you allow time for unexpected delays.

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30-Jan-14 Pursuant to Evaluation Subfactor 5.A(g)

Is a Company allowed to use the “past performance information of affiliates/subsidiaries/parent/LLC/LTD member companies” related to utilization of small business concerns if the proposal clearly demonstrates the affiliates/subsidiaries/parent/LLC/LTD member companies will have meaningful participation in the subcontracting of the Project. Similarly, Evaluation Factor 6 allows the “Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance.” Our interpretation of the Solicitation language is that it can utilize the past performance of affiliate companies for all experience and past performance criteria (“PP”) to the extent it can clearly demonstrate the affiliate companies will have meaningful participation on the Project. Could you confirm that this is allowed to utilize the PP of affiliate corporate entities throughout its proposal and whether any internal “teaming agreements” or other documentation is required for consideration of affiliate PP.

See PPI #38 N

31-Jan-14 Demolition - Handling of Demo Material

Please confirm or clarify whether all demolition material from the existing finger pier at X-Ray North Pier and from X-Ray South Pier must be loaded to a barge and transferred off the site, or whether some or all of the materials may be transferred to the base of the pier and trucked to disposal through Joint Base Charleston.

Transferring demolition material to the pier and removing it via truck may be accomplished if the contractor chooses to do so and the means and methods are included in the security phasing plan that must be approved through NPTU Charleston security per spec section 01 14 00.00 25 and provided that site security and safe access can be maintained. Also, a lifting plan will need to be included to verify the safe transit of said material. There are multiple conflicts that must be verified to be in a safe condition during the entire event. These items include, but are not limited to, the North Pier Security Tower (or DFP4 if the tower has been replaced by the time this effort commences), the North Pier Fire Pump House, and the MTS 635. The approach pier will also have to allow transit to the North Pier, therefore the vehicle will have to move back and forth to receive material, or if the material is pre-staged on an adjacent barge, be removed in a timely manner.

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31-Jan-14 Demolition - Equip.

Deliveries by Land

Are truck deliveries of demolition equipment allowed to the waterfront at X-Ray North Pier (such as loaders, concrete cutting equipment, etc..)

Demolition equipment delivery may be accomplished via truck if the contractor chooses to do so and the means and methods are included in the security phasing plan that must be approved through NPTU Charleston security per spec section 01 14

00.00 25. See response to PPI #48. These procedures will need to be included in the plan for approval by NPTU Charleston, but will only be available for loading and unloading of equipment. The vehicle (s) will not be able to stay in the area adjacent to the finger pier the entire working day.

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31-Jan-14 Demolition - Pile Extraction

If an existing timber or concrete pile associated with the existing Finger Pier is not in conflict with the proposed new BPE, can the pile be cut off at mudline and removed rather than extracting the pile from below mudline? This would be similar to the piles left behind from the previous existing structure

All piles are to be completely removed as indicated on the drawings.

Partial removal is unacceptable.

N

31-Jan-14 Plans, G100 - General Notes, VIII Security, Paragraphs G & H

Paragraph G states, "All material deliveries shall be by a transport barge. All barges and materials shall be inspected by the government prior to being brought onsite inside the Port Security Barrier (PSB)." Paragraph H, note "d" states, "The inspections typically take one day but may take longer ..." For completing the concrete cast-in-place operations, are the concrete trucks and pump trucks required to be barged in to the site? If so, how will this work with the concrete set time and the time it takes to complete the barge & equipment inspections? Will the Contractor be allowed to deliver concrete in readimix trucks through the Base to a point where the concrete can be transferred to a barge located inside the Port Security Barrier (perhaps beside the Contractor laydown yard or a point on land located north of the Finger Pier)? Are loaded concrete readimix trucks permitted to deliver concrete by driving out on the existing X-Ray North Pier?

Ready mix concrete will not be required to be delivered via barge. Note G has been updated to reflect this change. The contractor will be responsible for determining the means and methods of delivering concrete to the point where it is needed for installation. Precast items such as piles, pile caps, etc are not included in this allowance and will need to be delivered via barge. All delivery methods must be included in the security phasing plan to be prepared by the contractor for approval.

Y, Amendment 6

31-Jan-14 Demolition -Items to be salvaged

After "Items to be salvaged" have been removed, what is required by the contractor to do with these items? Can they be transported on the existing pier to the base of the pier and from there onto land and then delivered to the appropriate location on Base?

Assuming this pertains to the finger pier demolition work, no items are to be salvaged. Refer to Amendment P0006.

Y, Amendment 6

31-Jan-14 Plans, SD101 X- Ray North, Demolition Notes

Note 2 states, "Approximate locations of previously demolished finger pier debris shown on NAVFAC Drawing Numbers 5203022 thru 5203027 and sub-bottom survey." Have these documents been made available already? Where can we find them?

Drawings have been provided via Amendment 005 Y, Amendment 5

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31-Jan-14 Plans, SG101 Overall Structure Site Plan

Are the (2) current ships, labeled as Current Ship 1 and Current Ship 2, at Piers, X- Ray North and X-Ray South going to be relocated prior to the start of construction?

Will the Contractor be required to (or allowed to) transport its barges alongside the berthed submarines when shuttling barges to and from the Pier?

Current ships will not be relocated prior to start of construction. Training will continue on these ships throughout the construction duration. Barges may pass the ships, but may not stop, berth, tie to or stage next to the ships at any point. The PSB will be opened at the furthest point north to allow safe transit of working barges away from the moored ships.

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31-Jan-14 Plans, CN101 Dredging Plan

Where along the Port Security Barrier (PSB) will the contractor be allowed to enter and exit with crane and material barges?

PSB can be opened to allow access right at the BPE construction site (sections are typically 200 - 300 ft long). NPTU has the capability of opening any barrier sections required except for the section lengths that connect to the shore.

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31-Jan-14 Plans, CN101

Dredging Plan Dredging around the Current Ship 1 SMS will lower the existing ground level about 10

ft. This will likely expose the existing anchor pile depending on how far below the ground the anchor pile was driven. Is this the intent?

Top of pile is 45 ft below MLW. We are dredging to 40 ft below MLLW, therefore the pile will remain below ground level.

N

31-Jan-14 Plans, SM-004

Submarine Survival Mooring

How will the GFCI (Government Furnished, Contractor Installed) items be delivered to the contractor to install? Please clarify

See Specification (specifically section 13 50 02 section 1.6.1 for survival mooring components)

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31-Jan-14 Plans, SD101 X-

Ray South, Demolition Notes

Note 1 states, "Existing Tide-Sling Mooring System shall be removed and stored for installation at the BPE Pier." Can details of the mooring system showing quantities and connections be provided to the contractor?

Refer to Amendment P0006. Y, Amendment 6

24-Jan-14 Reference RFP Attachment E, Small Business Subcontracting Plan template

Reference RFP Attachment E, Small Business Subcontracting Plan template.

Attachment 1 of the Small Business Subcontracting Plan entitle, “Base Period and Option Year Subcontracting Goals” include columns for “Base Period”, “Option Period 1” and “Option Period 2”. Please confirm that only the column entitled “Base Period” is to be completed for this solicitation at this time.

Correct. Only the column entitled “Base Period” is to be completed for this solicitation at this time.

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24-Jan-14 Reference RFP Attachment C, Construction Experience Project Data Sheet

Reference RFP Attachment C, Construction Experience Project Data Sheet. The solicitation states that use of this form to demonstrate relevant construction experience is mandatory. The form provided is formatted in Times New Roman 10 point font. Please confirm that it is acceptable for offerors to use Times New Roman 10 point font within this form.

Times New Roman 10 is acceptable in the data sheet form. N

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3-Feb-14 FF&E With regard to the above referenced Proposal, we are unclear of whether Furniture package is included in this portion of Bid.

Although there are furnishings illustrated on the plans, and two Spec Sections with regards to furniture, and we see there is a FF&E Budget noted on the Pricing Document, Item #0012 and #0013, leads us to believe the furniture may be a separate contract, and not included as part of the construction package. What we ask is, if ALL furniture will be procured under a separate bid package by Owner, or if a portion of furnishings (panel systems) is part of this contract?

There are two items to consider. The structural interior design (SID) package and the comprehensive interior design (CID) package. The SID is included in the construction bid and is shown on the drawings.

This includes paint, built in equipment, etc. The actual furniture, including cubicles, chairs, desks, etc are including in the CID. These will be provided by the GC as a planned modification to the contract.

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3-Feb-14

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/ Instructions to Bidders

We are requesting a 2 week extension of the bid date due to the delay of the site visit/pre-proposal conference and to coordinate with local and specialty subcontractors to complete specific RFP requirements.

The proposal due date has been extended per amendment 0006. Y, Amendment

3-Feb-14 C513 Details A3 and A4 for the pipe guard bollards indicate that the surface prep is to be completed in the field. This is unusual, normally it is acceptable to perform this work in the shop. Please confirm this acceptable.

Manufacturer shop applied finish is acceptable. Any field touch ups or repairs to damaged surface finishes shall follow the procedures noted on the drawings.

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64 4-Feb-14 32 31 13, Par.

2.1.1

Spec says "Fencing indicated on the plans near Bldg 2626 shall have 1 inch mesh.

Polyvinyl choride coating for fabric and all other fence components shall be manufacturer's standard black in color. See fabric height as shown."

Question: On Drawing C205, the sheet shows Building 2626, but does not show a detail of where the one inch chain link mesh is going, unless it’s going over mechanical equipment area?

Section View and Plan View on C223 show the limits of the 1" mesh grid fence on both sides of Bldg 2626.

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2.2.1

Please provide detail drawings of chain link post sizes or provide location where they could be found.

Conform to the specified requirements; FS RR-F-191/3 in particular for this question. Minimum line post sizes are Grade A, DN50, 2.0 inch O.D. pipe wieghing 3.65 pounds per linear foot. End, Corner, or Pull posts minimum sizes are Grade A, DN70, 2.875 inch O.D., weighing

5.79 pounds per linear foot.

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2.2.1 What is the wind load requirement for chain link fencing? The spec just mentions the

Group 1A, but no wind speed is provide. Is it 130, 140 or 150 MPH?

Wind speed of 130 MPH in accordance with the specified standards. N

67 4-Feb-14 Sheet A1/C507 Will there be any barbed wire on the 12 FT chain link? If so, how many strands? The fence details do not show any barbed wire.

No barbed wire on the 12ft chainlink fence unless specifically noted on the drawings and/or details.

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4-Feb-14 Is this a follow-on requirement? If so, could you please provide the incumbent contract number for this opportunity?

If not, is this a new requirement?

This is a new requirement. N

69 4-Feb-14 Site Visit Will the attendance register for the site visit be available to the group? The attendance register has been posted to FOB as part of Amendment 0004.

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5-Feb-14 In regards to the 25/5 ton Bridge crane on this project, will you expect to have pricing from the pool of Prime Contractors, or will this crane be supplied from the pool selected by the Navy Crane Center?

The bridge crane will be provided via separate contract administered by the Navy Crane Center.

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5-Feb-14 section 27 10 00 sub section 1.6.2.2, paragraph 2. "Supervisors and installers shall be BICSI

Registered Cable installers, Technician level." Please consider BICSI Installer Level 1 and 2 as an acceptable certification for installation technicians.

"Technical level" shall remain as specified. N

5-Feb-14 section 27 10 00 sub section 2.3.1.1 Backbone Copper states "Backbone copper shall be 25 pair

CAT3,,, Riser diagrams (TN601,TN602, ETC) show 50 pair tie cables. Please advise.

Backbone cable shall be provided in groups of 25 pair cable. If 50 pair is required, two 25 pair cables should be provided.

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5-Feb-14 section 27 10 00 sub section 2.5.3 Optical Fiber Connectors. "Optical fiber connectors shall be duplex

SC, epoxyless crimp style." Please consider the use of SC Fusion Splice-On connectors.

SC Fusion Splice On connectors is acceptable. Refer to Amendment P0006.

Yes, Amendment

5-Feb-14 Drawings GT502 Jack and cabling schedule calls for LightGrey Jack color for all Cat6 Rj-45 with a colored icon. Will colored jacks be acceptable instead of a colored jack icon? Jack icons could easily be removed or tampered with, a colored jack could not.

Provide as specified. N

5-Feb-14 Drawings GE522 keyed notes 2, 6, 12 state "PTS network cabling within clear PTS wireway….."

Please provide an example/manufacturer/part number for CLEAR PTS WIREWAY.

My vendors cannot find this item.

Consider Premiere WireHider Raceway, model FWH as an example. N

5-Feb-14 Drawings GT001 and TN111

In the symbols-communications plans. A CZ (wall mounted zone cabling communications cabinet) is shown. Is this a CFCI or GFCI item. If CFCI, what size cabinet should it be? What goes inside of it? Is this for voice/data or Audio Visual?

Who will provide grounding/bonding of cabinet? Please advise.

CFCI, 36" height, 13" depth cabinet with double-swing capability.

Cabinet is for future cabling by others, but there is a 120V power and a comm outlet to be installed within. CFCI grounding/bonding.

Y, Amendment 7

5-Feb-14 Drawings GT001 In the symbols-communications plans a , C-WPP-F is shown and referenced throughout the drawing package with a keyed note of "provide a wall-mounted fiber optic patch panel at 5'-0' AFF with 12 SC duplex connectors. Cabling provided by others. Is this for voice/data or Audio Visual? Who provides cable to it? Is this a CFCI item? Should a 12 port duplex bulkhead be installed with it? Singlemode or mulitmode connectors?

Provide a wall-mounted fiber optic cabling enclosure, similar to the Leviton Opt-X series capable of the required amount of multimode duplex LC connectors. Connector plates shall be CFCI. Future proprietary data cabling provided by others.

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5-Jul-14 Please define "relocated by Government" in regards to barges (piling, mooring hardware, etc?). Will this be done by other contractor? Within 365 days? Prior to 4/1/15?

The milestone for the technical factor will be updated for the IX-516 barge relocation to be provided in the proposal construction schedule. For all other barge relocations, work will be completed prior to construction beginning for MILCON project.

Y, Amendment

6-Feb-14 CLIN 12 and 13 At the pre-proposal conference the CO stated that FFE (CLINS 12 & 13) would be issued through the overall effort as a planned modification ; however, it would be done via a BPA. Which BPA is that?

FF&E shall be purchased through the Department of the Navy Furniture Blanket Purchase Agreements managed by the Naval Supply System Command (NAVSUP). A list of current BPA holders is provided at https://acquisition.navy.mil/home/acquisition_one_source/strategic_sou rcing/don_furniture_acquisition

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6-Feb-14 CLIN 12 and 13 For FFE (CLINS 12 & 13), if a BPA is indeed to be used to procure items, are vendors who are not on that partucluar BPA, precluded from bidding on the overall NPTU effort (for FFE)? If that answer is yes, will NAVFAC work with all parties to add the vendor(s) to the BPA in order to ensure the enduser receives the best value and highest quality product(s)?

NAVFAC is only authorized to use Department of the Navy Furniture Blanket Purchase Agreements for the purchases of FF&E under NAVFAC Contracts. These BPAs are managed by NAVSUP.

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6-Feb-14 I am formally requesting a bid extension of two weeks because of the make-up walk-thru / site visit of this week, so we will have time to formulate the information we gathered from the site visit and get it out to our subcontractors in a timely manner.

Refer to PPI 62. N

6-Feb-14 Spec Section 01

57 19.01 25, page 5, section 1.2.3.2

Section refers to a Figure 1. Where can we find this figure? Figure 1 is provided on drawing G102 in the plans. N

6-Feb-14 section 11 14 00 paragraph 2.1

I would like to submit our turnstiles for use on this project but need to talk with someone about how to submit that and if they will even accept a substitution.

The statement "Alvarado turnstiles are to be used and that no substitutions are allowed." will be removed and replaced with salient characteristics in a forthcoming amendment anticipated to be issued on February 14, 2014.

Y, Amendment

6-Feb-14 G100-Note H It was mentioned at the Site Visit that the floating security barrier was going to be relocated by others. Would it be possible to get a tentative schedule and perimeter that it will encompass?

The port security barrier will be in its current configuration for the majority (if not all) of the MILCON construction. The relocated barrier will expand the area within the secure area in the up river direction when it is completed (planned for FY17 at this point in time).

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85 6-Feb-14 G100-Note H.3 With Force Protection supervision, will the contractor be able to move the floating security barrier with his own personnel?

NO. N

86 6-Feb-14 G100-Note H.3 If above is allowed, will an increased frequency be allowed for openings? See PPI #85 N 87 6-Feb-14 G100-Note H Where are the allowable openings for the floating security barrier? See PPI #55 N

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6-Feb-14 G100-Note H Can landside material be delivered to the project with the use of barges? If the contractor chooses to do so all barges must follow the inspection and access procedures indicated on the G100 Note H and the means and methods are included in the security phasing plan that must be approved through NPTU Charleston security per spec section 01 14

00.00 25 and provided that site security and safe access can be maintained. Also, a lifting plan will need to be included to verify the safe transit of said material. There are multiple conflicts that must be verified to be in a safe condition during the entire event. These items include, but are not limited to, the North Pier Security Tower (or DFP4 if the tower has been replaced by the time this effort commences), the North Pier Fire Pump House, and the MTS 635. The approach pier will also have to allow transit to the North Pier, therefore the vehicle will have to move back and forth to receive material, or if the material is pre-staged on an adjacent barge, be removed in a timely manner.

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6-Feb-14 01 57 19.01 25

1.2.3.1 There is a conflict between the specifications and the plan notes (G102) on the number of necessary MMO's required for work. 3 vs. 2 vs. 1. Please expound on permit requirements.

The notes in the specifications are removed via Amendment. The notes on the drawings remain. Refer to Amendment P0006.

Y. Amendment 6

90 6-Feb-14 35 20 23 3.2.6.1 Can the diver exclusionary net under the floating security barrier be penetrated for the dredge spoil pipeline?

There is not a diver exclusion net under the floating barrier. N

91 6-Feb-14 01 57 19.01 25 Are steel pile installed for false work included in the environmental restriction window? Impact Hammer? Vibratory Hammer?

All piles driven in the water are included in the environmental restriction window.

There are no exceptions.

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6-Feb-14 SM-003 The USACE Permit 2009-00175-2IR allows dredging to -40 Ft MLLW+(-2) as referenced in 35 20 23. Is the trench dredging for the SMS covered by the permit below this elevation to allow pile tops to be 5' into Marl? Depth for chain?

The SMS trench dredging below -40 Ft is covered under the 401/404 permit, which is in process with ACOE.

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93 7-Feb-14 Is there a small business requirement for the contractors?

If so what percent?

Yes. Please refer to factor 5 Small Business Utilization. N

7-Feb-14 078100-Spray- Applied Fireproofing

Spray-Applied Fireproofing is shown on the reflected ceiling plans, but on LS100 – Item 2B no rating is listed on the steel at all. In reviewing at the codes page for each of the buildings, it is notated as a zero hourly rating for the structural frame. Please confirm that spray fireproofing is required for this project and provide locations and/or areas where it is to be installed.

Provide fireproofing as indicated on 2711 - LS101 (beams and deck), 2711 - A306 (room 128 beams and deck), 2701 - A142 (room 125B beams as indicated).

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6-Feb-14 F.3.b.1.a/page 19 of 97/ Paragraph Factor - 1.a.1

RFP reads; "Submit a minimum of two (2) to five (5) construction projects….that best describes the offeror's experience successfully executing and managing projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the one in the RFP". Refer to (ii) "reinforced concrete high-bay (at least 45 feet high and 8,250 square feet) multi-story work".

Question: to satisfy the requirements stated in this PPI Question, to demonstrate the offeror's experience, can projects be submitted, that have structures (in addition to buildings), with reinforced concrete and are at least 45 feet high with a minimum of 8,250 square feet?

The requirement is for a high-bay structure. There is not a requirement that it is a particular type of building. Please note that tall structures are not necessary high-bay construction.

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7-Feb-14 How can we obtain the photos that were requested during the site visit? Photos will be provided in an upcoming amendment. Y, Amendment

97 7-Feb-14 What is depth of contaminated soil surrounding building 43. Refer to Section 31 00 00, paragraph 2.2. Contamination of affected soils is not expected but testing is required to confirm.

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98 7-Feb-14 During the 'Wharf Alpha Operation' will we have site access? And will we be allowed to work?

Work on site is expected to be allowed. Refer to Section 01 14 00.00 25, paragraph 1.2.h.7 for expected impacts to site access.

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7-Feb-14 43.12.___ & Drawing DD501

Section 43 specifications provide details for the water treatment equipment located in building 2701. Equipment schedule DD501 has remarks column for some equipment as "VENDOR SUPPLIED". Please advise if contractor is responsible for the supply of the process water treatment equipment that is located within building 2701 and referenced in the 43 series specifications?

Contractor shall provide the "VENDOR SUPPLIED" equipment on DD501. The equipment marked "VENDOR SUPPLIED" will be part of equipment packages identified on DD501 and specified in the 43 series specifications that the Contractor will most likely purchase from equipment package vendors.

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7-Feb-14 RFP We respectfully request that you please consider extending the current bid date a minimum of two weeks. This is a very high profile project as applies to the technical portion and pricing. We must have additional time to properly analyze and prepare this proposal in accordance with all requirements.

See PPI #62 N

7-Feb-14 00202 / pages 19- 20 / III.F.3.b.1.a.1 and 111.F.3.b.1.a.2

Under the General Construction Experience, projects have to be completed within the past seven years. Under the Specialized Construction Experience, projects have to be completed within the past five years.