Supplemental_Question_and_Answers_for_Rebid.pdf

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QUESTION & ANSWER REPORT

Invitation For Bid - 2569ITB - Seabreeze Park – Boat Ramp and Dock Replacement

QUESTION & ANSWER REPORT

From ITB No. 2569ITB

Seabreeze Park – Boat Ramp and Dock Replacement Responses are Still Valid for Rebid

1. Project Documentation

Question: Are there any requirements or interest in Drone Services for this project? ie pre/post site conditions, photos /video. Progression photos/video?

Answered by Abigail Brock: We are not in need of drone services for this project.

2. Budget

Question: Is there a engineering's estimate or budget for this project.

Sep 11, 2025 11:21 AM

Answered by Abigail Brock: The City will not be releasing an Engineer’s Estimate of a project budget for this solicitation. It is the responsibility of each bidder to determine and submit their proposed pricing based on their own interpretation of the scope, specifications, and project requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

3. Time Frame

Question: Is there a time frame for completion of this project?

Answered by Abigail Brock: The contract time will be 120 days to Substantial Completion from Notice to Proceed, 30 days to Final Completion. 150 days total.

4. Truck Hauling

Question: Is there an approved haul route and disposal site for the material leaving site?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Contractor is to locate an approved disposal site. A suggested haul route could be Seabreeze Blvd / Mason Ave (SR 430) or potentially Halifax Ave to International Speedway Blvd

(US 92/SR 600).

5. V-groove

ITB No. 2618ITB 2618ITB - Seabreeze Park – Boat Ramp and Dock Replacement

Question: Is there a spec for the V-groove for the ramp?

Answered by Abigail Brock: The V-Grove specification is 1 inch wide and 1 inch deep, spaced 3 inches apart (on center).

6. Start Date

Question: Do you have an estimated start date?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Anticipated start is February 2026.

7. FAA Permit

Question: Given the proximity to the airport, is an FAA permit required? If so, has the City applied for it yet?

Answered by Abigail Brock: No, a FAA permit is not required.

8. Fixed dock Decking

Question: Would wear deck be acceptable replacement for Lumber rock decking? 10025740- WEARDECK™-Composite-Lumber-Product-Data-Sheet-Brochure-.pdf

Answered by Abigail Brock: The City will entertain decking alternatives only if they meet or exceed the specifications of Lumber rock decking during the Shop Drawing review.

9. FAA Follow-Up

Question: It appears from the pre-screening tool that any size crane would meet the requirements to file FAA Form 7460-1 at this location. This has to be filed 45 days prior to erecting a crane so the City might want to consider filing it ahead of the award to avoid delays.

Answered by Abigail Brock: In the best interest of the City, a FAA Form 7460-1 has been filed.

10. Bid Form Units of Measure

Question: It appears the units of measure were switched for Line Items 13 and 14.

Answered by Abigail Brock: This has been corrected.

11. DBE/MBE

Question: What is the DBE/MBE percentage GOAL for this Project?

Answered by Abigail Brock: The City does not participate in the collection and reporting of this information any longer. It has been removed from the Special Provisions section.

12. Dock Vendor

Question: The bid specifications indicate docks to be supplied by Bellingham marine and gangways by Ravens. Is this a sole source bid for these companies, or is the project open to competitive bids from other suppliers who can meet or exceed the design criteria?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Please provide a cost proposal for Bellingham floating docks and Raven gangway.

13. Noise levels

Question: Drawing C2.0, Demolition note 7. states the owner will direct the allowed noise levels and hours of demolition operations. Please provide this information.

Answered by Abigail Brock: Normal working hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, construction noise will be limited to this time period. Construction or Construction related deliveries may be limited to 24 hour prior to and after City special events. Special event calendar is located at https://www.daytonabeach.gov/369/Special-Events

14. Pile wrap

Question: Specification section 02455-3.02.G states pile wrap shall be installed after the piles are installed. Pile wrap is typically installed prior to pile installation, otherwise divers may be needed and QC is not very good. Please clarify.

Answered by Abigail Brock: Pile wrap can be installed prior to pile installation.

15. Timber Pier Hardwares

Question: Reference sheet C6.2. The details state "3/4" diameter bolts" are required at the pile to cap connections. Can 3/4" diameter type 316 SS threaded rod be substituted for thru bolts?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Yes, ¾ “ 316 stainless steel thru bolts with flat washers on each side and Loctite applied to each nut can be used for the pile to cap connection.

16. Timber Pier Pickets

Question: Reference drawing C6.3. What size are the TIMBER PICKETS? Please provide additional information

Answered by Abigail Brock: All Timber Pier Rail Post are 6” x 6” timber post connected to the outside stringer with (2) ¾” Diameter Bolts with Flat washer each side. All rails are to be 2” x 4” and the top handrail is 2” x 6” per Section A-A on Sheet C6.3.

17. New Asphalt

Question: Reference the Mill and Resurface detail on sheet C6.2 and bid form line item 18. What is the asphalt mix for the 2" overlay?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Please utilize SP-12.5 Asphalt for the 2” overlay.

18. Gangway Supplier

Question: The notes on the bottom of sheet C6.1 state all aluminum gangways (and concrete floating dock system) components by Bellingham Marine. The bid form states the gangways are by Ravens Marine. Please clarify.

Answered by Abigail Brock: For these two items, please bid Bellingham floating docks and the Raven gangway.

19. Erosion Protection

Question: Drawing C5.0, note 1. states written approvals related to Erosion Control will be required from STATE OF FLORIDA. Please provide the actual department and contact information for this entity.

Answered by Abigail Brock: For clarification, Contractor to apply (www.fldepportal.com/go/) for the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Generic Permit. No advance State of Florida approval is needed.

20. Floating dock size

Question: Drawing C3.0 shows the floating docks are 9' wide. All other documents including the specs and bid form state the floating docks are 7' wide. Please clarify.

Answered by Abigail Brock: The dimension on Sheet C3.0 includes the floating dock walers and cover board, and the Specification and Bid Schedule do not. See cross section A-A on Sheet C6.1 for the width dimension of the floating dock

21. 12" Precast Pile spirals and strands

Sep 25, 2025 7:28 AM

Question: The SPECIFICATION notes for the 12" precast piles on sheet C6 (notes D. and F.) indicate that stainless steel strands, and either stainless steel or FRP spiral ties are required. This is possible but very expensive. Are these two material items required?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Yes, the two material items are required.

22. Stainless Steel Ogee Washers

Question: Note 6. on sheet C1.2 under FASTENERS indicates stainless steel ogee washers are required at all connectors 1/2" diameter or larger. Please verify this requirement.

Answered by Abigail Brock: Yes, all “0-GEE" washers shall be used for all timber side connector sizes equal to or greater than 1/2" are to be stainless steel 316.

23. Boat Ramp Welded Wire Mesh

Question: The CONCRETE Note 4. on sheet C1.2 seems to indicate stainless steel wire mesh is required in the boat ramp concrete slab. Please verify.

Sep 25, 2025 7:25 AM

Answered by Abigail Brock: Yes, 6x6 10-10 Stainless Steel Welded Wire Mesh Reinforcement, 3" Minimum Clear Cover on all Sides is required for the concrete boat ramp.

24. Bid Form

Question: Can the City provide an excel file for the Bid Form, or can the bidding Contractors provide their own spreadsheet as a substitute for the City's pdf bid form?

Answered by Abigail Brock: The City will not be providing an Excel Spreadsheet for the form. Your submittal should be directly inputted into the pricing proposal tab within this Bid. No other documents will be accepted in lieu of the built-in pricing proposal.

25. City Permit Cost

Question: Reference bid form Line Item 19. What is the cost of the City Permit based on a Project Value of $1,000,000.00 (one million dollars)?

Answered by Abigail Brock: The approximate cost is $6,000.00 (six thousand) dollars.

26. Pier Timbers Treatment

Question: Note 11. on sheet C1.2 under the WOOD section states all timbers shall be treated with ACQ to 0.60pcf retention. It seems ACQ is no longer used and the timber suppliers are quoting material treated to 0.15 CAC (ground contact), or possibly 0.31 CAC (Copper Azole Type C). Is CAC treatment acceptable, and what is the minimum retention (0.15 or 0.31 CAC)?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Please see the Treatment Tables in Specification 955 for allowable wood treatments.

27. Davis - Bacon

Question: Is this a Davis-Bacon project?

Answered by Abigail Brock: This project is not FEMA or Federally funded, so Davis-Bacon does not apply to this project.

28. Insurance

Question: Is there any specialty insurance?

Answered by Abigail Brock: We have verified with our Risk Management team that there is no additional specialty insurance required.

29. Line item 9

Question: Line item 9 states 6" x 30' butt pile, these would have a 2" - 2-1/2" tip is this acceptable?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Per ASTM-D25-12 for Southern Yellow Pine minimal acceptable tip diameter is 3” for a 6” Butt Marine Grade Pile.

30. Educational Signs

Question: Line item 17 states Educational Signs (Furnish and Install): There is no detail on the plans showing construction of educational sign kiosk or monofilament recycling bin post detail.

Answered by Abigail Brock: Please look in the Specification package under the Exhibit tab (pages 197 of the pdf).

31. Temporary Signage

Question: Line item 4 states: Turbidity Barrier Installation & Maintenance. F&I Temporary Signage per Permit. What temporary signage does the city want?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Please look in the Specification package under the Exhibit tab (pages 198 of the pdf).

32. Jetting

Question: Is jetting timber piles permitted with hammering the last 2 feet allowed?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Jetting is acceptable to start the pile installation; however, minimally the last 5 – Ft is to be hammered.

33. Boring Information

Question: Are there any boring logs?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Yes, there are boring logs, please see Specification 2455, Section 3.02 Installation, Item (F).

34. End of boat ramp signs

Question: What size, thickness, and material does the city want for the end of boat ramp signs?

Answered by Abigail Brock: Signs shall be ASTM B209, Alloy 6061-T6 with a minimum thickness of 0.08”.

Signs shall be retroreflective (refer to MUTCD chapter 2A). All signs shall be treated with anti- graffiti protection/ overlay and comply with the current FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge (section 994).