RFI Listing Fence Project Final.pdf

Question Answer On the east side (outside) of the run of fencing near the turnaround of the concrete access road, there is a steep hill approximately 20’+/- from the existing fence line.

With the clearing and grubbing mentioning clearing of 30’ outside of the fence, would be acceptable to stop at the edge of the hill for clearing at this location?

UFC states 30' of a clear zone on the outer perimeter of the fence. This distance is not 30' following the terrain of the land, but of a horizontal plane 30' out. There should be no limbs, shrubs, or trees in the 30' horizontal plane.

Will private utility locates be required or will utility locates be handled by base CE?

Private locates are required. This is pertains to any portion of the project on the inside or outside of perimeter fence.

Please confirm that cable barrier will confirm to UFC 4- 022-03 and not a system from the DoD Anti-Ram Vehicle Barrier List. Please note the UFC double cable barrier is not crash rated or found on the DoD list.

Using DOD Anti-Ram listing, cabling must abide by P2 penetration rating. Penetration max should not exceed 23' tested at a max of 200'.

Please provide clarification on what is meant by “reweave bottom fabric”.

Existing chain link fence fabric needs to be attached to the bottom strain. Overtime, the fabric has torn away from this portion of the fence. This is to eliminate humans and wildlife from gaining access to the base.

What are the general contractor requirements for on-site personnel? i.e. – On-site superintendent, on-site QC, on-site safety personnel. Can this role be filled by the same person?

This can be filled by the same person as long as they are the subject matter expert.

Where can a list of approved equipment or requirements be found to comply with FAA?

There is not an approved listing. The contractor would have to submit their equipment dimensions to FAA for approval.

For areas close to road, will lanes be able to be blocked?

If lanes need to be closed or blocked, contractor will need to provide cones and early notification. We will notify the county in advance.

Is all materials and compaction testing being handled by the government? If not, what testing will need to be handled by the contractor?

Testing will be handled by government.

Will subgrade (earth) for roadways need to meet a compaction standard?

For subgrade, contractor needs to follow ALDOT guidance.

For minority and female participation, is a MWBE percentage required or just a participation percentage required?

This will not be tracked as part of this contract.

Can temporary fencing of like kind to permanent fence be installed to maintain a secure perimeter?

Yes. Temporary fencing must be tied to existing fencing to avoid any gaps in security.

Reference section 1.2 part Y of the SOW. The access road concrete references reinforcement for the concrete but does not specify size, type nor desired spacing. Please specify reinforcing for the concrete driveway.

Wire mesh will be sufficient for the concrete. Wire mesh needs to be placed at center depth.

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Will electronic offers be accepted? If accepted, What email address or addresses shall we send the electronic offer too?

Electronic offers are NOT acceptable. Hard copy bids must be in the Contracting Officers possesion by bid closing date and time.

This can be accomplished by mail/delivery. If mailing the bid give enough time for delivery. Also email or call the Contracting

Office so we can be looking for the bid.

Reference section 1.2 part BB of the SOW. Is the $65 fee per person or per crew?

The fee will be for each individual that would be in the Birmingham Airport Authority movement area. This would pertain to the tree clearing on the eastern side of the base.

Drawings reference a single swing gate but we have been unable to determine where these gates need to be installed. Please advise where single swing gates shall be installed?

There is only one gate that will be installed. It is the double swing gate. It is to be 12' wide. It will be installed on the eastern side of the perimeter fence. The area where it will be installed is on level ground.

Drawings reference a double swing gate but we have been unable to determine where these gates need to be installed. Please advise where double swing gates shall be installed?

There is only one gate that will be installed. It is the double swing gate. It is to be 12' wide. It will be installed on the eastern side of the perimeter fence. The area where it will be installed is on level ground.

Drawings reference a cantilever slide gate but we have been unable to determine where these gates need to be installed. Please advise where cantilever slide gates shall be installed?

There is only one gate that will be installed. It is the double swing gate. It is to be 12' wide. It will be installed on the eastern side of the perimeter fence. The area where it will be installed is on level ground.

Will the sign-in sheet from the site visit be posted soon? Uploaded Dec 14, 2021

Clause 252.223-7999, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors will NOT be included in this contract.

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