RFI RESPONSE.pdf

INFORMATION REQUESTED & RECOMMENDED SOLUTION:

1. Please provide the full applicable Wage Scales for DBA and SCA for this contract.

Wage Determination is provided by attachment to this Amendment.

2. If a historical HAZMAT survey for the buildings is available, please provide.

HAZMAT Survey from 1994 included for both buildings.

3. Please confirm full HazMat survey (ACM, LBP, PCB, Mercury) is required of both locations to be performed by the contractor prior to mobilization.

Confirmed. A full top to bottom HAZMAT survey is required at both locations prior to mobilization to meet MDE guidelines.

4. Please confirm that the only known HAZMAT to be accounted for in the contractor’s proposal is “The asbestos work includes the demolition and removal of 24 square feet of grey Cementous ceiling tile located in the office of the Mini Mart.”. No other HAZMAT (ACM, LBP, PCB, Mercury) has been identified in the documents. If there is additional to be accounted for, please quantify for bidding purposes.

The Asbestos Spec has been revised to include everything from the 1994 HAZMAT survey, and is in paragraph 1.3.1.

In summary, the Mini Mart asbestos work includes the demolition and removal of 24 square feet of grey cementious wall board above the ceiling tile located in the back southwest corner of the the Mini Mart. NS Chapel asbestos work includes the demolition and removal of 1,430 square feet of 9x9 floor tile and 200 square feet of cement panel board located throughout the building.

Asbestos containing materials are suspected in locations that were inaccessible when the survey was taken in 1994. Please see updated Bid Schedule for estimated quantities.

5. Please confirm we are to include the removal of only one (1) fuel tank. That is the above ground tank at the Chapel.

Confirmed. An added spec section 33 01 50.60 Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Tanks has been provided.

6. Please confirm if Soil samples in regard to the fuel tanks are required for tank closure at either building.

No soil samples are required in this contract.

7. No Mini-mart fuel tanks are identified, but during the site visit, there appears to be possible locations on the front and the rear of existing fuel tanks. Can these be confirmed to have been previously removed and NOT to be included in this contract?

No, the removal cannot be confirmed. Contractor to conduct ground penetrating radar survey of the site to assess if they exist or not after clearing surface pavement. Project does not include removal of these tanks, if they still exist. Contractor is to provide investigation data and limit work to the scope as presented in the contract documents.

8. Is there any known contaminated soils on either sites?

No

9. The Sediment & Stormwater MDE permits are typically valid for 2 years. The Mini-Mart expires August 9, 2024. The Chapel expired May 18, 2024. Have these permits been renewed?

The permits were renewed this year, and are provided.

10. Please provide all perinate MDE permit documents for bidding purposes.

Concur

11. Sheet C-100 state to plant new tree. Please provide quantity, type, and size requirement.

Black Cherry 4” caliper include protection from deer for the tree. Contractor will be responsible to maintain and grow the tree through the 1 year warranty and accepted by CM.

12. Sodding is referenced repeatedly as optional and there is a specification section; however, it is not called out on the plans as required. Again, there is another statement in Section 01 11 00 00 23 Par. 1.2.1 which states sod as well. Please confirm no sod is required for this project, and if so, please provide areas and/or quantities required.

Seeding is acceptable. Contractor will be responsible to maintain and grow the grass until fully accepted by MDE before removal of E&S measures. That is why most of our contractors just go with sod to speed things up.

13. Please provide Contract information for BG&E that cover the base services.

Utility system is operated by the Navy. Request an outage in accordance with the contract.

14. Please provide the BG&E account numbers for each building or address on file with BG&E.

See answer to RFI 13. The Government has already handled this.

15. Sheet CD101 Mini Mart, notes #10 and #11, state “Primary” please confirm these should state “Secondary” in relation to the transformer.

Confirmed. Feeder is from secondary side of transformer. Transformer shall remain.

16. Sheet C-500 for both building Note #2 .c appear to not be applicable since the drawings do not indicate these features, please confirm.

Confirmed there are no sediments traps on this project. There are several notes in this standard notes section that may not be applicable. MDE likes to see all standard notes on the sheet for their review.

17. Sheet CD101, Transformers on Poler EP521-J42. Can it be confirmed these transformers do NOT contain PCBs? If not what should be accounted for bidding purposes?

No PCBs – Transformers use type 10-C insulating oil (mineral oil).

18. Sheet ES100 in regard to the electrical and communications rework, is it required to perform this new work prior to the demolition, or will it be acceptable to perform during and after?

New work shall take place prior to demolition.

19. Sheet ES100 in regard to the electrical and communications rework, will this be required to be performed after normal business hours or will an outage be acceptable during normal hours?

Properly communicated outages can take place during normal business hours.

20. Will Microsoft Project be an acceptable alternative to P6 for scheduling on this contract?

This is a variation governed in accordance with section 01 33 00. Contractor will have to demonstrate the ability to deliver all data and functionality to meet submittal requirements of section 01 32 17. If that can be achieved this variation may be approved after award.

21. Please confirm that the demolition plan is to be reviewed and sealed by a Maryland State PE.

Confirmed

22. Please confirm the As-Built requirements listed under Section 01 78 00 00 23 Par 3.1.2 in additional to Section 01 78 30 00 23 GIS are required for this project but limited to the LOD and only uncovered utilities during excavations.

Confirmed, but also includes any unforeseen uncovered as well.

23. There are Two Concrete Specifications, 03 30 00 and 32 16 19, however the plans do not identify ANY concrete work to be accounted for. Please clarify the purpose of these two sections.

There is not any concrete work on the plans. They can be ignored unless damage is incurred on the sidewalk to remain at the Chapel.

24. Please confirm the import soils testing requirements found in Sections 31 00 00 par 2.1 and 31 23 00 00 20 par 1.6.

This section refers to importing clean fill material, as we do not want to introduce new contamination to the project site. A borrow site or fill source area will need to certify that the fill is clean via testing per MDE guidelines.

25. Please confirm how many mowings are required by the contractor per section 32 92 19 par. 3.4.1.

As many as are required to maintain the grass at 4” or less at all times and all locations.

26. Please confirm that at both building refrigerant recover is required per the Specification of the units found on site.

Buildings requires refrigerant recovery as a part of this contract.

27. Reference Existing Water Service, Work Note 1 Sheet CD100 at Mini-Mart, and DC101 at Chapel: Please confirm you require the elimination of the Tee where we are to cap the feed going to the existing building.

It is unknown what type of connection is at that water lateral from the main. Bid the job that the lateral is fed from a saddle fitting, and it is to be cut out and section of pipe replaced, which would require an outage.

28. The solicitation does not specify if we need to submit bid bonds with our bid submission. Please advise if we need to submit it and if yes, please send us the requirements.

Bid Bond is required for this project.

29. The plans do not show any underground fuel storage tanks. However, we observed two (2) unknown valve covers (see attached pictures) during the site visit in the parking lot close to what appears to have been fuel pump island. Please provide additional information on what is underneath the valve covers.

Contractor to conduct ground penetrating radar survey of the site to assess if they exist or not after clearing surface pavement. Project does not include removal of these tanks, if they still exist. Contractor is to provide investigation data and limit work to the scope as presented in the contract documents.

30. Finally, Please advise if there is any vetting process for this project. Also, please confirm if legal residents would be allowed to work on this project.

Access is in accordance with contract specifications. Given this project is outside the secure perimeter badging may not be necessary. Legal residents are generally allowed dependent on background check normally done for badging purposes.

31. Is there a Hazmat report for Mini Mart or Chapel?

Yes. It is provided.

32. Is there any abatement?

HAZMAT Survey was performed in 1994 for both buildings and is provided. The Contractor is required to remove asbestos, lead, and clean and remove a petroleum tank. A copy of the HAZMAT survey performed in 1994 is included. A HAZMAT survey is required prior to demolition of buildings.

Check revised included bid schedule for estimated quantities.

Asbestos: Both the Mini Mart and NS Chapel have asbestos. Requirements will be provided in the amendment and in the revised Asbestos Spec, para 1.3.1. The bid schedule has been revised to include hazardous waste removal.

Lead: The NS Chapel must be bid to assume that all paint is lead paint, and follow the lead remediation spec.

Fuel Tank: The NS Chapel has a 250 gallon above ground fuel tank that must be cleaned and removed. An additional spec has been included to provide guidance on Cleaning of Petroleum Tanks. A certified tank technician must be familiar with the AST closure report. Sampling of the surrounding ground to prove there is not any contamination present is required. There is also a requirement on Sheet CD100 to provide Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to confirm the previous removal of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs).

33. Please advise if an ACM survey report is available for both the Mini Mart and NSA Chapel.

HAZMAT Survey from 1994 included for both buildings.

34. If no ACM report is available, will the awarded Contractor be required to have each building surveyed for ACM. In the event of a positive result, will abatement be considered a contract modification?

Abatement is included in the base contract, and is to be bid on per the revised bid schedule.