25-Q-A164 - Exterior Lighting - Questions and Answers (1).docx

BLDG 3413 Exterior Lighting Upgrade - Questions and Answers:

Q1. Can the contractor utilize pre-fabricated concrete bases? A1. Government Response: YES

Q2. Is it the intention of the Government to have a 2-foot reveal on the concrete bases in order to eliminate any accidental vehicle damage?

A2. Government Response: NO

Q3. Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum? A3. Government Response: NO Q4. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? A4. Government Response: YES

Q5. If no to the question 4, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? A5. Government Response: SEE RESPONSE TO Q4.

Q6. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

A6. Government Response: YES

Q7. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? A7. Government Response: SEE RESPONSE TO Q6.

Q8. Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC? A8. Government Response: YES.

Q9. Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

A9. Please refer to section A of the solicitation.

Q10. Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county. A10. The current wage determination is provided.

Q11. Please confirm if the current prevailing wages will be consistent for the life of the project with no escalation?

A11. This is a firm fixed price contract. All proposed wages will be consistent through the life of the performance.

Q12. Please confirm any minority business participation requirements.

A12. This requirement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Requirement. Only small businesses under this socioeconomic status, with provable certification in the Small Business Administration (SBA) database, will be considered for award.

Q13. Will shutdowns be required to be done during off hours or weekends?

A13. Government Response: AT NO TIME WILL THE FACILITY ELECTRCIAL POWER EVER BE BROUGHT OFFLINE WITHOUT COORDINATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT REP FOR THIS PROJECT.

Q14. Please provide three recommended resources for vendors or contractors local to the project site.

A14. It is the offerors responsibility to acquire this information.

Q15. With regards to underground utility work how much open trenching be allowed at a time?

A15. Government Response: THE RESPECTIVE CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL FULLY COMPLY WITH 29 CFR 1926.651 – 1926.652 AND 520 CMR 1400. AT NO TIME WILL THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR BE ALLOWED TO TRENCH BEYOND WHAT IS A REASONABLE, SAFE DISTANCE FOR THE WORK BEING PERFORMED. AS PER THE PWS ALL EXCAVATION SHALL BE VACUUM EXCAVATION AND OR HAND DIGGING.

Q16. After backfilling, topsoil and seed have been applied who is responsible for watering?

If the contractor is responsible will water be provided by the facility? A16. Government Response: REVIEW 3.18.1 Reconditioning of Surfaces

3.18.1.1 Unpaved Surfaces.

Q17. On all underground utility work please confirm if excavated material is acceptable for re-use as backfill?

A17. Government Response: THE PROFILE AND CONDITION OF THE SUBSOIL IS UNKNOWN. TBD in the field.

Q18. Please confirm if the contractor is responsible for any rock removal that is encountered. If so, what is the assumed elevations and quantity of rock material?

A18. As per PWS Section 1.2, Subsection C "The Contractor will provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, handling and hoisting, supervision, incidentals, and services necessary to remove and replace each of the 15 exterior lighting poles and lamps".

Q19. Please confirm if a unit price can be established for rock removal as opposed to carrying in bid?

A19. Please refer to A18.

Q20. If an extreme amount of rock is encountered/removed, please confirm if extra time will be added to the contract completion date? A20. No additional time will be added.

Q21. Please confirm if there is a separate staging area onsite for fill material to be stockpiled for re-use?

A21. Government Response: AT THIS TIME CONFIRMATION OF ADDITIONAL STOCKPILE AREA IS IRRELEVANT TO THE RFP.

Q22. If all reusable fill material can stay on property, is it expected that the area will need erosion controls and to be topsoil, raked, and seeded at end of project?

A22. Government Response: NO RESUABLE FILL THAT IS NOT USED WILL REMAIN ONSITE.

Q23. Please advise if the site contains any contaminated soil that needs to be removed. A23. Government Response: NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME.

Q24. Will all contaminated soils be delivered to a location on site, turned over to Owner for disposal?

A24. Government Response: SEE RESPONSE TO Q23 Q25. What are the requirements by the site contractor for the storage of contaminated soil on site?

A25. Government Response: SEE RESPONSE TO Q23 Q26. Please confirm if we will be allowed to keep a locked storage container or conex box within the grounds.

A26. Government Response: A LAYDOWN AREA WILL BE ESTABLISHED AT THE PROJECT KICK OFF MEETING.

Q27. To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date.

A27. Solicitation response time has been extended. Please refer to Amendment 0001.

Q28. There are 30 light poles and solicitation calls for 15 to be replaced. Should all light poles be removed?

A28. Government Response: YES Q29. How high should the new light pole base be from the top of grade? Flush with grade or above grade? By how much?

A29. Government Response: FLUSH WITH GRADE Q30. Please confirm whether Offerors must submit executed Letters of Commitment or Teaming Agreements from proposed subcontractors at the time of proposal submission, or whether identification and description on the Contract Cost Breakdown Form alone will suffice.

A30. Please refer to Section M of the solicitation.

Q31. Can the Government clarify if the proposed schedule referenced in the PWS is fixed or if Offerors are allowed to suggest an alternate schedule based on their means and methods, provided it meets the performance objectives?

A31. As per the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete the requirement within 180 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

Q32. Can the Government elaborate on the criteria that will be used to determine whether a technical capability statement is considered ‘acceptable’ versus ‘unacceptable’?

A32. Please refer to Section M of the solicitation.

Q33. Please confirm the dimensions of the poles being provided by the DPW.

A33. Government Response: THE GFM FOR THE POLES IS 4IN 20FT STRAIGHT SQUARE STEEL POLE DARK BRONZE FINISH TOP TENON INCLUDED.

Q34. Please advise on the dimensions of the proposed underground electrical and fiber vaults.

A34. Government Response: THE PWS DOES NOT CONTAIN THE INSTALLATION OF ANY FIBER OR ELECTRICAL VAULTS.

Q35. Please advise what is the diameter and depth of the concrete pole bases.

A35. Government Response: THAT IS TBD BY THE RESPECTIVE CONTRACTOR. AS PER THE PWS THE RESPECTIVE CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING.

Q36. Is the original full-size plan, attachment #2 on page 49, available as a separate file.

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A36. Government Response: ACC WILL PROVIDE AS AN ATTACHEMENT TO THIS RESPONSE.