VA101-17-R-0351-00008006.pdf

CONTRACTOR COMPANY:

RFI REQUESTER: RFI DATE:

PROJECT NAME: Jacksonville National Cemetery DESIGN FIRM:

PROJECT NUMBER:

828CM2036

CONST. PROJECT MANAGER: RFI RESPONDER:

G&C Fab-Con LLC

January 29, 2018

CONSTRUCTION REQUEST

FOR INFORMATION

RFI No: 5 Huitt-Zollars

David "Dave" Martino David "Dave" Martino

RFI DATE RESPONDED:

February___, 2018

Requested Information/Clarification:

1. Original Solicitation D-B Specifications 2.1 stated that construction will include Memorial Wall, Ossuary, Memorial Walkway, and new Cortege Lane. Amendment 05 Bridging Documents do not include these items. Please confirm if these items are still included, and if so please provide locations and details.

Government Response:

These elements were included in error in the original solicitation and are not part of this project.

2. Amendment 05 Bridging Documents Plan Sheets BD-L-3.0 & 3.1 show a total of 125 trees ranging in size from 2" to 4" caliper.

Please confirm the total number of trees of each caliper to be provided.

Government Response:

All lawns will be established using the specified sod variety.

3. The Original Solicitation D-B Specifications Section 3.3.e included "Irrigation System, including upgrades to the existing cemetery system, as needed..." Amendment 05 Bridging Documents Section 6.3 says "make repairs and adjustments to existing irrigation system as per Irrigation General Study - Site Improvement Matrix," but does not include providing additional or replacement pumps. Exhibit 6.3 Irrigation General Study says on p.37, "The existing pump station is in good condition however, it is not set up for future expansion...the station cannot provide satisfactory volume for the current site let alone future expansion." The Site Improvement Matrix on p.39 of the Study lists the action item for the main pump station to be "Complete phase 1 optimization and utilize existing pump station." Please confirm that providing additional or replacement irrigation pumps is not included in the scope of work.

Government Response:

Current irrigation system needs complete optimization. No new pump station is assumed required if entire existing irrigation system is completely optimized per the general study recommendations. These improvements along with an upgraded watershed and “Consumptive Use Permit” shall accommodate approximately 108 acres.

General study views the “hypothetical demands” vs. existing estimates. The full optimization of existing components along with central upgrades the Phase 1 & 2 system has the basic infrastructure to water the Phase 1 and Phase 2 site limits. The general study states that Phase 1 & 2 are adequate for 108± acres. The 435± acre undeveloped area will need additional water/pond sources.

4. Will there be any trees required to be planted within the burial sections, and if so, how many?

Government Response:

Planting design will be consistent with the design concept of the existing Cemetery.

5. Are there any trees to be protected, and if so, how many?

Government Response:

All existing landscape plantings and lawns are to be protected from damage during construction unless their location or grade required removal and replacement.

6. Amendment 05 Bridging Documents Section 4.1.1 requires construction of a new access road. Plan Sheet BD-L-7.1 Detail 2 is for Asphalt Pavement Restoration. Please provide location(s) where Detail 2 is to be constructed.

Government Response:

This is for transition work between new and old paving. All new paving shall be constructed consistent with as-build conditions available for upload from our consultants info file site. Detail 2 is to be utilized extending Street A into the phase 2 expansion.

7. Original Solicitation D-B Specifications 3.3.d stated that "Security Perimeter Fencing, as required" is included.

Amendment 05 Bridging Documents does not address permanent security perimeter fencing. If a permanent fence is included, can it be galvanized chain link fencing without vinyl coating?

Government Response:

Perimeter security fencing is not required.

Detail 2 is to be utilized extending Street A into the phase 2 expansion.

4.

he Original Solicitation D-B Specifications Section 3.3.e included "Irrigation System, including upgrades to the existing cemetery system, as needed..." Amendment 05 Bridging Documents Section 6.3 says "make repairs and adjustments to existing irrigation system as per Irrigation General Study - Site Improvement Matrix," but does not include providing additional or replacement pumps. Exhibit 6.3 Irrigation General Study says on p.37, "The existing pump station is in good condition however, it is not set up for future expansion...the station cannot provide satisfactory volume for the current site let alone future expansion." The Site Improvement Matrix on p.39 of the Study lists the action item for the main pump station to be "Complete phase 1 optimization and utilize existing pump station." Please confirm that providing additional or replacement irrigation pumps is not included in the scope of work.

Request for Information