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SOLICITATION NO. NNK17604588R

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: Water / Wasterwater Phase 5

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1 331100/2.1.1.1.6/2.1.1.1.7/825, 826 &

331100/2.1.1.3.1/827-828

Can Signma Corporation, Star Pipe Products, Form Meter Box and Tyler Union all be considered approved equals to supply retainer glands and external pipe restraints on both

Ductile Iron Pipe and PVC so long as they all can provide their joint restraint products meeting the Buy American provision?

The contract documents do allow for the submission of materials deemed "approved equal". These materials must comply with all aspects of the contract documents. As per the requirements of the contract documents, the approval or denial of materials is determined at the time of the contractor's submittal processes and cannot be predetermined or preapproved. Please note, there are components listed within this contract that are identified as "sole-source" and must be provided as specified. Please see the solicitation for further information.

2 331100/2.1.1.1/823 Will Compact C153 Fittings be allowed for use on both DI and PVC Pipe as an approved equal to the specified C110 Fittings?

See response to Question No. 1. Per the contract documents, C110 fittings should be included in the proposal.

3 3311002.1.1.1.5/825 & 331100/2.1.1.3.2/828 In non contaminated areas will industry standar SBR pipe gaskets be allowed in lieu of

EPDM/Viton in the Ductile and EPR/ Vitioni ETP in the PVC

Due to the treatment process used in the KSC water distribution system, and other concerns, SBR pipe gaskets are not allowed.

4 331100/2.2.1/857 Can Ford Meter Box be an approved manufacturer of the Service Saddles? See response to Question No. 1.

5 Bid Bond Order Form I need to order a bid bond for this project, Nowhere in the documents provided is there a place that says what the Liquidated Damages are going to be. Could you please provide that imformation for me? Also there is nowhere that provides the Maintenance Period. Is there a

Maintenance Period, and could you provide that also?

No Liquidated Damages are required for this solicitation. FAR Clause

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction requires a one year warranty for this solicitation.

6 Reference solicitation page 67, Section L.10 Non-

Price Factors, paragraph (a) Technical Experience

Factor, which states, “Offerors shall provide a

Technical Experience Summary identifying five (5) contracts/projects currently being performed or successfully completed within five (5) years of the date of issuance of this solicitation (October 24, 2016)

(including federal, state, local government, and private projects) as outlined in Section M.1 (b)(1). At least two (2) of the contracts/projects must have been performed by the prime contractor. Reference solicitation page 72, Section M.1, part (1) Technical

Experience Factor, paragraph (ii) which states, “At least two (2) of the contracts/projects listed in the

Technical Experience Summary must have been self-performed by the prime contractor and valued at or over $500,00.

Typically utility contractors will perfom utility work under contract to a General Contractor.

In order to provide the best possible proposal to NASA, we intend on developing a team with a qualified utility subcontractor that has self-performed the required tasks in water and wastewater improvements in the last five years. As General Contractor we will lead the team, providing the necessary construction project management, bonding, etc. that the utility contractor may not possess. Please confirm that our approach which utilizes our utility subcontractors past performance in the submission of our proposal will be acceptable to

NASA?

To be technically acceptable, the offeror must have performed as the prime contractor for the two projects valued at $500,000 or more. The experience of the offerors subcontractors will be evaluated as part of the offerors past performance per section M.1(b)(2) of the solicitation.

7 Bid schedule is there any way the bid date could be extended to 12-13-16? No.

8 Labor wages it's been brought to my attenion that there has been some confusion on the difference between a pipe layer and a pipe fitter. Could you clarify the correct wage to be used for under ground water main construction personale.

It is the contractors obligation to discuss the appropriate wage determinations with the DOL and local Union representatives. Please also refer to Section H, Clause H. 7 SPECIAL ENCLAVE STATUS

FOR KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (JUL 2014)

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9 Volume 1, Sheet V-3, Note 36 " contractor is to provide temporary water during replacement.

How is this to be accomplished and what are the specific requirement? The intent of the design is to maintain potable water service to those affected by the pipeline replacement. The Contractor is to develop the means and methods to accomplish this while taking into account scheduling, sequence of construction, and coordination with NASA.

10 Volume 1, Sheet C-1 & C-20, Connection 1 This detail shows a tie-in with a 12" sleeve. There is no nearby isolation valve in the 12" line heading West. How is the tie-in to occur with a live line? In addition, how far is the nearest valve on the 12" line going West so that we may determine how much water must be pumped out of the line, if necessary?

Based on the previous phase addition there is a valve on the 12 inch line to the west approximately 80 feet.

11 Volume 2 Please clarify if there are any paint requirements for the 155 gallon storage tank and the fuel tank? If so, can sizing information be provided for estimating purposes.

The 155 gallon storage tanks are high-density cross-linked polyethylene and do not require painting. For diesel fuel tanks, see section 26 32 13.00 20

12 Volume 2-Sheet A-9, Note A states " Exposed painted metal deck." Sheet A-10, Room Finished

Schedule states that all ceilings to have EPX-1.

EPX-1 calls out "Exposed (No finish coating)."

Please clarify if the exposed ceiling deck/trusses are to be painted. If so, would the specification referenced MPI# 79 primer and dryfall topcoats be acceptable? If not, please clarify which of the metal coating systems should be used.

Refer to specification 05 30 00 part 2.1.2.

13 Volume 2- Sheet A-6 Note M states to have a clear water repellant at interior walls. Spec Section 9900, 2.2, Interior Products, calls for an acrylic latex. Spec Section 9900, 3.4.4, Interior Surfaces, calls for an epoxy coating for masonry. Spec Section 9900, 3.7.2, Interior Paint Schedule only references metal. Please clarify the coating system to be used for interior masonry walls. If water repellant, please provide a specification for the product to be used.

Interior wall coatings shall comply with section 09 90

14 Volume 2 -A-10 Louver Schedule

Volume 2 -A-8 Section Cut at Trans-

Panels/Louvers Volume 2- A-4

Building Elevations with reference elevations above grade

Volume 2- A-11 West Elevation Louvers Details

Volume 2 - A-12 East Elevation Louver Details

Louver Type "A" on sheet A-10 Louver Schedule height should be 4'-0" not 6'-2" ( See A-8, A-4)? Louver Details noted as WEST Elevation details on sheet A-11 should be marked EAST Elevation Details?

Louver Details noted as EAST Elevation details on sheet A-12 should be marked WEST

Elevation Details?

The rough opening height for Mark A in the Louver Schedule should be 4’-0” nominal.

15 Volume 2 -S1 Design criteria Basic Wind Speed of 150mph per ASCE 7-10 is an ULTIMATE wind speed Volume

2-S-3 Components and Cladding Wind Pressure values shown are not delineated as ULT or ASD.

Our analysis indicates they are ULT pressures and per ASCE7 should be multiplied by a factor of .6 to arrive at a WORKING DESIGN PRESSURE or ASD. Are the wind pressure shown in the components and cladding chart ULT or ASD and accordingly if ULT can we use the ASCE7 factor of.6 to arrive at a WORKING DESIGN LOAD?

The wind pressures are the W in ASCE 7-10 load combinations, and shall be factored by 0.6 as applicable in allowable stress design combinations.

16 Volume 2- Sheet D-1, General Demolition Note

14 refers to a 4' high construction barrier at the site. Sheet C-1, Note

E refers to a temporary 8' chain link fence as needed.

Please clarify this apparent discrepancy. These two notes refer to different areas. One refers the demolition area surrounding the existing W-1 pump station and the second note first the area surrounding the new pump station location.

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17 Volume 2- Sheet A-1, Note 12 states " Contractor shall "design" perform and complete the work…….

What design efforts is the contractor required to perform? The contract requires the Contractor to perform any individual and specific design which may be required to complete this work and provide a full and working system. These may include but are not limited to structural, mechanical or other systems as may be required based upon materials and equipment provided.

18 Volume 3- Sheet V-2, Note 25 states that no work is to be performed until the FDEP permits are issued.

Relative to the construction schedule for this project, what is the status of the FDEP permits and the approval?

The FDEP permits will be applied for at the time of award. Staged scheduling, as indicated in the scheduling section for KARS Park I, takes this time into account.

19 Volume 3- Sheets EN-1, General Note 1 states that "dewatering shall be containerized and sampled through the PWQ/TRP process to determine if it can be discharged to grade or if it requires treatment before being discharged.

For bidding purposes, there is no way to know what levels of contamination might exist in the groundwater or what type of treatment might be necessary. Are we to assume that any contaminated groundwater will be treated as a differing site condition to the contract?

In areas of known contamination (see drawings), the Contractor shall submit a dewatering plan 14 days prior that provides depth & method of dewatering, discharge location, and gallons-per-minute to be discharged. If directed by NASA Remediation project manager to containerize dewatering effluent, NASA will sample and determine how to discharge, treat, or dispose of. If water is determined to be non-hazardous, contractor can discharge to grade using approved methods

(discharge to upland location to allow percolation). If determined to be hazardous NASA will either treat or dispose of hazardous material.

Treatment, if required, is to be considered as a differing site condition to the contract.

20 Volume 1, Sheet V-3. Notes 8 and 37 reference underground utility conflicts. Specifically, Note

37 states "Additional utility conflicts may not be indicated on the drawings. Contractor is responsible for maintaining separation requirements at no additional cost to the

Government."

This note is in direct conflict with FAR and the differing site condition clause. It is impossible for any bidding contractor to estimate and price something that cannot be quantified, viewed, or confirmed within the boundaries of the bidding process. Please clarify the intent of this note and provide clear instructions as to how this note is to be priced within the proposal.

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining separation requirements of utilities. Every attempt has been made to identify the existing utilities which may conflict with the new construction. Should conflicts arise it is anticipated that any deviations, or changes in alignment in order to maintain separation would be minor and not financially burdensome. Should an unforeseen condition cause an extraordinary expense beyond the scope of this contract, the Contractor shall give written notice and be addressed in accordance with the terms of the contract.

21 The Davis Bacon wage rates provided for this solicitation indicates a wage of $24.80/hour for

"pipelayer" and $50.38/hour for an industrial

"pipefitter."

We are aware of Section H- Special Clauses, Paragraph H.7, Special Enclave, but we understand that on previous contracts of this type at KSC that there has been a number of disputes, claims, and legal action taken over the issue of underground utilities being installed under the "pipelayer" classification versus "pipefitter." Can information be provided as to how this determination has applied on pervious contracts so that, along with information from DOL, the labor cost of this project can be properly estimated without the future potential of a labor dispute?

No, additional information cannot be provided by KSC. It is the contractors obligation to discuss the appropriate wage determinations with the DOL and local Union representatives. Please also refer to

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22 Spec Section 01 35 26. Paragraph 1.5.1.1 states " Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one

(1) person at each project site to function as the SSHO. The SSGO or equally qualified

Designated Representative/alternate shall be at the work at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted SSSP." Paragraph

1.5.2.1 further defines that duties of the SSHO, but does not state the the SSHO is a dedicated person that shall have no other duties? Is there s requirement for a full-time, dedicated SSHO, with no other duties? Id not, please confirm that the Project

Superintendent, or another qualified person, can also perform the duties of the SSHO.

The superintendent shall not be the SSHO, the Contractor will need to have a dedicated SSHO as well as a superintendent.

23 Volume 1, Sheet C-1, Note 1 refers to clearing of trees and vegetation required for the new water lines.

Can the clearing debris be taken to the KSC landfill for disposal? Yes, debris can be taken to the KSC landfill. The KSC landfill is open

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

24 Volume 2-Sheet E-7, Note G and Sheet E-11, Details 2 & 3. Spec Section 26 41 00.00

40, Paragraph 2.2.2

Ground rods are shown and specified as solid copper-is this correct or can they be copper clad?

All ground rods shall be copper-clad steel

25 Volume 2- Sheet A-10 and Spec Section 08 11 16. The elevations for aluminum doors 004, 005, and 006 calls for a narrow light and louver. To the knowledge, no one has tested wind loaded louvers in aluminum doors. We understand that a narrow light and impact louver are available, but you cannot get a certification label for those doors. Please advise.

There are multiple manufacturers approved for use in Florida. The basis of this design is the Cline Doors Series 100BE or an approved equal.

26 Drawing 79K39706 Titled Revitalize Water &

Wastewater Systems – Phase 5, Volume 1 – Water

Mains

Drawing does not have sufficient controls (northing & easting, station & range, etc.) shown on plans for accurate stake-out for the proposed construction. Are there more controls available?

The contract documents provides sufficient information for bidding purposes. Please note areas identified as "replaced in-kind" are based upon the best available information. All other layout work includes specific control points.

27 Section L/Appendix 2 - Past Performance

Questionnaires

Will the government accept a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS) in lieu of a Past Performance Questionnaire?

No. Offerors shall submit, with their proposals, copies of the first page of each past performance questionnaire that the offeror sends to each customer contact identified in its Technical Experience Summary in accordance with solicitation section L.10(b)(1)(i) and (ii)

28 Drawings – Volume 3 – Sheet 5 SWMU

Contaminants and Environmental Notes

The drawing notes indicate proper PPE is required for work in SWMUs. Are all workers performing activities in these SWMUs required to have Hazardous Waste Operations and

Emergency Response training and medical monitoring in accordance with 29 CFR Part

1910.120?

No, per specification 79K39709 RevA, Section 01 57 20.00 10, paragraph 1.6.2.b, the contactor shall provide names and qualifications of person(s) responsible for manifesting hazardous waste.

29 Drawings – Volume 1 Sheet 9 and Volume 3

Sheet 5 SWMU Contaminants and Environmental

Notes

The drawing notes indicated dewatering shall be containerized and sampled through the

PWQ/TRP process to determine if it can be discharged to grade or if requires treatment before being discharged. Is the contractor responsible for sampling of dewatering fluids? If so, are the dewatering fluids only required to be sampled for the contaminants of concern listed on “SWMU Contaminants” Sheet 9 of the Volume 1 Drawings and Sheet 5 of the

Volume 3 Drawings? If the PWQ/TRP process determines treatment is required, who is responsible for the cost of treatment, conducting the treatment, and the cost of containerization during the period of treatment?

See Response to Question No 19. The Contractor is responsible for cost of containerization during sampling for PWQ process. Once a determination is made by NASA, the Contractor will either be permitted to discharge to grade, or dewatering will be turned over to

NASA for treatment or disposal.

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30 Drawings – Volume 1 Water Mains – Sheet 3

General Notes

General notes #33 and #46 indicate contractor is required to calculate and provide CO volume of soil displaced within SWMU & contractor is required to coordinate disposal of contaminated media with NASA. Do these references indicate NASA will remove and dispose of contaminated media at no cost to the contractor prior to conducting work in each

SWMU?

Soil within a SWMU is preferred to be left onsite within the project boundary whenever possible. If this is not possible, following the

PWQ/TRP process, NASA would dispose of contaminated media, if required.

31 Drawing Number 79K39706, Sheet C1 Note the 12" DI WM in the bottom section. It has a 19 flag which represents restrained joints in a specific area. However there are no beginning or end brackets depicting the restrained joint pipe area. Please clarify.

All piping shall be restrained per Detail 2 on Drawing C43.

32 Drawing Number 79K39706, Sheet C3 Reference the 1-1/2 Service Mains to The Safety Shower and Eye wash, to the connection at the existing BFP and the 2" WM to the existing 2" water spigot connection. On this plan sheet all of the referenced water services are called out as pvc. These all appear to be within the contaminated site area, which per the specifications would require Copper

Tubing. Please confirm the correct material to supply for these services?

The material shall be as specified in Note 15, within contaminated areas.