Questions and Answer from Industry - 22 May 2025.docx

Solicitation No. W50S7025BA001 Demolish Building 199

Questions and Responses

1. Will there be another site visit, in addition to the walkthrough that occurred on May 14th. Response: No, not at this time. If this changes, it will be posted to SAM.gov.

2. Can the roof asbestos abatement be conducted after the roof is lowered to the ground? Proper dust control would be employed. Response: There is no initial objection. This is part of contractor means and methods and provided its compliant with PWS and is prior approved in your abatement plan submittal as identified in the PWS.

3. Where is “Headquarters Rd” where water utility will be capped? Response: The road immediately adjacent to the facility just outside the fence to the southeast of the hangar.

4. Will Contractor be expected to repair the penetrations caused by the selective pump demo in Bldg 201? Response: Yes, see PWS. The facility will be reused by the government.

5. Will air quality monitoring be the responsibility of contractor? Response: Yes, this is the responsibility of your abatement contractor under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. Your Georgia state certified abatement contractors will be aware of and should come prepared to meet these requirements.

6. How long is the terrorist threat training? Response: It is advertised as a 2-Hour computer-based training (CBT) course https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf but many individuals complete it much faster. For those without a CAC, select "Non-CAC" user on the JKO site.

7. Are they issuing base passes for vehicles and personnel? Response: Yes, information will be furnished at the pre-construction meeting for the awarded prime contractor.

8. Are they giving a specific duration, or do we get to let you know how long it will take? Response: The Period of Performance has been updated in the solicitation.

9. Is this going to be phased? If so, how many phases? Response: No phasing

10. Will there be a dedicated contractor gate for transport inspection? Response: No, the main gate will be utilized.

11. Will there be an indoctrination class for all personnel requesting base access? Response: Yes, but only required for the prime contractor superintendent and key leadership. This will be given at the pre-construction meeting post award. The prime Contractor is expected to further communicate details with his subs and vendors for the duration of the contract.

12. How are they planning to allow for disposal? The longer the turn around time, the longer the duration of demo. Response: The contractor is expected to dispose of materials in accordance with their waste management plan which is a submittal requirement listed in the PWS.

13. Will there be a lay down area available to store a Connex box for additional tools? Response: Yes, there will be ample space in and around the hangar particularly to the south is afforded to the contractor for fencing in his operations and laydown yard.

14. What is the adjacent ancillary area SFs? Response: Please refer to the images at the end of the PWS. Also, desktop tools available such as “Google Earth” to help contractors estimate this.

15. Do items that are considered salvageable need to be turned over to the government? Response: No, Prime Contractor retains salvage rights to all salvageable materials it pulls from the facility.

16. Can we over demo the concrete and pour back a topping slab? This would provide cover on the steel reinforcements to help prevent future corrosion and provide a cleaner finish. Response: This is a bit unclear because “over demo” must be interpreted within the context of the PWS that defines an appropriate depth. Beyond the repair requirements in the PWS, this question appears to fall underneath what is commonly understood to be “contractor means and methods” for accomplishing his work.

17. If areas of the 16” of PCC airfield pavement around the building is not damaged, will it still require new concrete to be placed? Response: No. New airfield pavement will only be required if the airfield pavement is damaged by contractors operations.

18. The solicitation lists FAR 52.214-5 for submission of bid. Part (b) states that "Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation". Please confirm that electronic submission via email is an acceptable form of submitting a proposal to this solicitation. Response: Electronic commerce submission is not authorized. See updated Addendum to 52.212-1 for bid delivery address. This address may be used if the bids are not hand delivered.

19. Solicitation lists FAR 52.212-1 as instructions to offerors for submittal. Part (b)(4) lists a technical description requirement. Please confirm if a technical description is required. Response: Paragraph (b)(4) has been removed. See updated Addendum to 52.212-1.

20. Solicitation references FAR clauses 52.228-1 and 52.228-16 for bid bonds but does not specify amounts: "The amount of the bid guarantee shall be percent of the bid price or $_______, whichever is less". Please provide the missing information if a bid bond is required. Response: See revised solicitation.

21. Solicitation lists FAR 52.212-1 as instructions to offerors for submittal. Part (b)(10) lists past performance information "when included as an evaluation factor". Since there are no evaluation factors for past performance in the solicitation, please confirm that past performance is not required for submission. Response: That is correct. Past Performance will not be evaluated.

Please provide the DBA Wage Determination. Response: This is a service contract SCA WD is attached.

22. This solicitation is a Total Small Business set aside. Several clauses are referenced that need to be removed: FAR 52.219-27; FAR 52.219-27; FAR 52.219-3; FAR 52.219-30 – these clauses are individually applicable to Veteran, Woman and HubZone Small Businesses. Response: Clauses have been removed.

23. FAR Clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement is incorporated by reference. Because the expected value is significantly less than $35 million, please confirm that this Clause will be removed. Response: Clause has been removed.

24. Please remove this Clause: DFARS 252.226-7002 Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities. Response: Clause has been removed.

25. Does the government contracting officer require a jobsite trailer including temp power & communications? Response: Not required by ANG, this will be contractor’s choice. However, should contractor desire to bring a jobsite trailer to the installation, and should said jobsite trailer require electrical services, the contractor shall contact Georgia Power directly and make arrangements for electrical connections to their trailer, pay for the installation of the temporary meter, pay all monthly billing for electrical services rendered, and remove the temp electrical service drops at close of contract. Should said jobsite trailer require restroom sanitary sewer services, the contractor shall furnish its own blackwater tank service contractor to pump waste and haul away, there are no sanitary sewer manholes in the area to connect sewer lines to or dump sanitary sewer waste into. Should said jobsite trailer require fresh water services, the contractor shall make use of the water pulled from a fire hydrant downstream of the hydrant meter they must secure from City of Savannah (and used for dust control) as discussed in the PWS. There are no above ground telecommunication services available in the area, contractor must rely on cellular services. In short, the government will provide no utility services of any kind specifically for the means of supporting a jobsite trailer.

26. Are there any buildings other than the buildings listed in the PWS on the same primary line that will require power to remain? Response: No, day-one electrical service cut-offs are not a problem.

27. Power to the building 201 to be demo back to source. Is there any power to remain for lighting or other devices? Response: No

28. Existing Fuel Bowser Containment to remain. Is use of this site required during building demolition? Response: Yes, just leave the are unblocked so ANG can get access to it during duty hours. ANG will need to come through your controlled entry and coordinate with site superintendent. Discuss at pre-construction meeting.

29. On page 24 of PWS, Satellite CAS equipment remains. Will power or communications need to be disconnected and reconnected after site work is completed? Response: The Satellite CAS is not operational. No utilities connected. Leave it as-is where is. As stated ANG equipment to remain.

30. Will air monitoring for lead and asbestos be required on this project? Response: See previous response on this subject in question 5.

31. What is the time expectation between Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, and Mobilization? Response: See the draft timeline at the end of this document.

32. Is the prime subcontractor required to have an Abatement License in Georgia as well as the Abatement sub-contractor? Response: Prime Contractor is ultimately responsible for his sub-contractor’s actions. The government is not requiring anything above and beyond what the Federal or State Laws require. The prospective abatement subcontractors who are most familiar with the laws, can educate prospective prime contractors further during interviews if prime contractors desire more clarity. The abatement subcontractor shall hold appropriate licensure.

33. Section 1.4.1.2 of Performance Work Statement says: “Unscheduled gate closures by installation Security Forces may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay.” How many gate closures should be planned for this project? Response: Beyond normal posted duty hours, the ANG security forces do not plan closures during duty hours, closures are driven by unforeseen circumstances.

34. Will the gate closure affect the continuation of demolition work or just inhibit mobilization on and off the site? Response: Unforeseen gate closures do not inhibit continuation of demolition activity.

35. Who is the client for this project? Response: The Assistant USP&FO, Air (Real Property) for the 165 Airlift Wing / Savannah CRTC, Georgia Air National Guard (otherwise known as “Base Civil Engineer” or “BCE”) is the client and retains sole authority over all activities involving real property on the installation.

36. Please provide a base utility map for the area around the project area. Response: See updated technical exhibit in PWS revision.

37. Please identify the hydrant available for use. Response: There is a fire hydrant immediately east southeast of the hangar inside the fenceline about 150 feet away from the building and accessible to the contractor.

38. Is there material in the sump that needs special handling? Response: See PWS for instructions. Contractor means and methods. Contractor is required to test the water at bottom of sump prior to draining the water.

39. What material may be used to backfill the sump? Example washed stone vs dense grade base. Response: This falls under contractor means and methods. The PWS states inert material.

40. What are the compaction requirements? Response: This is not applicable to the PWS scope of services. Compaction requirements come into play for construction of concrete that will receive loading. There is none of that in the base bid for the PWS. If any optional bid items will be added that involve compaction those requirements will included in the PWS.

41. Is a concrete slab required to seal off the top or the sump, if so, what are the specifications? Response: After filling sump with inert material per the PWS, cap with 4” concrete, with a 6 x 6 W1.4 x W1.4 welded wire reinforcement, level with surrounding grade, to act as a FOD cap and prevent inert material from being blown out. See PWS paragraph 5.1.2

42. Please provide a specification or concrete mix design for concrete replacement around the area of Bldg. 199. Response: you are not performing large scale concrete placement requiring a concrete mix design. If you damage existing airfield pavement and it involves mix designs, contractors will be given specific direction on what to do in order to comply with airfield pavement mix design requirements.

43. How long will concrete mix design approval take? Response: you are not performing large scale concrete placement requiring a concrete mix design. If you damage existing airfield pavement and it involves mix designs, contractors will be given specific direction on what to do in order to comply with airfield pavement mix design requirements.

44. Is there a preferred haul road from the building to the exit gate? Response: See PWS Technical Exhibit 8.

45. Please provide a specification for sealing joints in concrete. Response: This is resolved by contractor means and methods and will not be specified, see PWS and Technical Exhibit 2.

46. Are compression seals required for concrete joints? Response: compression seals are required for airfield pavement joints only. There is no airfield pavement construction in this demolition project. If you damage existing airfield pavement and it involves joint seals contractors will be given specific direction on what to do in order to comply with airfield pavement requirements.

47. Please provide a specification for building demolition. Response: This falls under contractor means and methods. This will not be specified beyond what is in the PWS.

48. Please provide a specification for electrical utility demolition. Response: This falls under contractor means and methods. This will not be specified beyond what is in the PWS. Coordinate with Georgia Power on what you remove and what they remove.

49. Please provide a specification for water utility demolition. Response: This falls under contractor means and methods. This will not be specified beyond what is in the PWS.

50. No evidence of natural gas utility was evident during the site visit, is natural gas supplied to the Bldg. 199 currently? Response: No

51. Are fuel tanks currently clean? Response: The above ground storage tank is a water tank not a fuel tank.

52. Is the used oil tank empty and clean? Response: This is a tank inside the main hangar bay and is ANG government owned equipment used by transient units for used oil. The ANG will remove the tank prior to start.

53. Will a traffic control plan be required for this project? Response: No

54. Is there any PFAS contamination at the site? Response: We don’t know, there is an ongoing investigation being managed by a National Guard Bureau (NGB) funded contractor, under a separate contract issued by NGB. This is not in the scope of the project. Contractors are not expected to test for PFAS around the site this is being covered under that national contract.

55. Was AFFF containing PFAS used in the fire suppression system? Response: Yes

56. Was the fire suppression system ever activated in response for a fire or for testing? Response: For a fire, no. For testing of the system, yes

57. If AFFF containing PFAS was used in the fire suppression system, was it remediated, and could we receive a copy of the remediation report? Response: The former AFFF fire suppressions system was drained and de-commissioned. The AFFF concentrate tank is empty. The AFFF concentrate and barrels of AFFF Rinsate are stored within this Bldg 199. The US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Omaha district has a national contract to come pick up and manifest the AFFF concentrate and AFFF rinsate currently stored on site. Schedule is to have the material picked up and off the premises not later than October 2025. Contractor will not be required to manifest any AFFF concentrate or AFFF rinsate containers off the premises. However, the fire suppression system piping itself must be managed as regulated waste and will be part of the Waste Management Plan mentioned in the PWS.

58. Is there any PCB Paint on the concrete? Response: Not to our knowledge.

59. Do the transformers to be removed contain PCBs? If so, is a storage site available on base? Response: Not to our knowledge. Be aware that, Georgia Power owns all exterior pole mounted transformers being removed from the site.

60. Do the hanger door sub-slab rails get removed? Response: Not as part of the base-bid. Check updates to the PWS regarding this as an optional bid item.

61. Will all the equipment, material, and furnishings inside the building be removed prior to subcontractor mobilization? Response: The ANG will remove its belongings prior to start. Any remaining items will be treated as salvage.

62. Will all the equipment and material outside of the building be removed from the work area prior to subcontractor mobilization? Response: Yes, the ANG will remove its exterior equipment from around the site prior to mobilization.

63. Will all the AFFF stored in tanks be removed prior to subcontractor mobilization? Response, yes see previous response.

64. Do the light towers on the north side of B199 stay? Response: Yes, the high mast apron lighting poles are to remain.

65. Does the light tower on the southeast side of B199 stay? Response: No, all electrical located south of building 199 is covered under electrical demolition in the PWS.

66. Will the client remove the communication trailers from the work area prior to subcontractor mobilization? Response: Yes, the ANG will remove its trailers.

67. Please provide specifications for the grout or sealant that is to be used on repaired concrete joints. Response: See previous response

68. The concrete on the west side of the building is severely damaged, will the current concrete condition require replacement or repair after the building is removed? Response: Airfield Pavement around the perimeter of building to the west, north, and south are not part of the scope of work unless damaged by contractor operations. Contractor strongly advised to get pictures of the existing pavement conditions prior to mobilization if concerned about existing damage being associated with contractor operations.

69. Will the client remove the tank of used oil prior to the project start? Response: Yes, see previous response.

70. Is September 30th the expected Notice to Proceed? Response: See draft timeline at the end of this document.

71. FAR 52.211-12 What is the daily amount of Liquidated Damages for this project? Response: See revised clause.

72. Will subcontractor need to file a Notice of Construction or Notice to Airmen to the FAA? Response: Contractor will be advised during pre-construction meeting on the process of filing NOTAMs through the base airfield management office. NOTAMS will be required for taller equipment that falls under FAA notification requirements at the airport. Save all those questions for the pre-construction meeting.

73. What is the approval time from the FAA for approval to begin demolition? Response: the NTP is managed under ANG authority, not the FAA/Airport Authority.

74. Section 5.1 of Performance Work Statement states, “All remaining vertical elements anchoring facility to the foundation, of any size or kind, shall be ground-off smooth and level, leaving no protrusions or depressions greater than 1” above or below surrounding grade,” Will the subcontractor be required to fill existing depressions on the slab within 1” as well? Response: See revised PWS.

75. Please provide specifications for disposal of universal waste found on the site. Response: Follow the directions in the “Base Environmental Guide” mentioned in the PWS. This is discussed therein.

76. After the fire water system is removed from Building 201, will the subcontractor be required to replace the siding on B201 so it matches existing materials, or shall subcontractor fill and cover wall penetration? Please provide a specification for the siding if required to replace. Response: No specification forthcoming. No requirement to replace siding. This is contractor means and methods to fill in the gaps and reasonably secure them. ANG not concerned with aesthetics only functionality.

77. As Building 201 was not accessible during the site visit, please provide a picture of the interior equipment required to be removed. Response: Acknowledged see updated Technical Exhibit 11.

78. Please provide a drawing showing the limits of work for this project, including a laydown area with dimensions. Response: See updated Technical Exhibit 9.

79. Has the existing brick chimney been cleared of fly ash? Response: We are not certain.

80. Has the material in the chimney been tested for heavy metals? Response: No

81. Is the lightning protection system for Building 199 tied to any other structures? Response: No

82. Will the client be relocating the Connex boxes prior to subcontractor mobilization? Response: Yes

83. Would a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) licensed individual be required to prepare and implement the SWPPP? Response: Question unclear, contractor is not disturbing soil, only removing a facility.

84. This solicitation has mixed FAR clauses for both Construction Services contracts and Commercial Products and Commercial Services contracts. Depending on the designation, subcontractor limits apply (50% vs. 15% self-performance requirements) and the determination of the procurement may also remove some of the requirements for Bid Guarantee, P&P Bonds, LDs, etc. Please confirm this solicitation is a Construction Services contract and 15% self-performance is required. Response: This will be awarded as a service contract. Construction clauses have been removed. Liquidated Damages clause has been updated. Subcontracting is addressed in clause 52.219-14 (50% limit on subcontracting to firms that are not similarly situated).

85. FAR clauses 52.214-12 Preparation of Bids and 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction are both referenced. Depending on procurement type, one clause will need to be removed. Please confirm which clause will be removed. Response: Clause 52.214-18 has been removed. This will be awarded as a service contract.

86. Reps and Certs: FAR 52.212-3 is a Commercial Services Clause – unless this is a services contract this FAR Clause should be removed. Response: This will be awarded as a service contract.

87. Due to the large list of questions and to allow ample time to create the best solution for the government upon receiving answers to questions, we formally request a two (2) week extension from the bid due date. Response: No extension will be allowed at this time. If this changes, notice will be given by amendment on SAM.gov.

88. Section 5.1 of the PWS (revised 5/19/2025) says that cracks in the concrete shall be repaired. Please provide an estimated quantity of existing cracks to be repaired inside Building 199. For any existing cracks inside Building 199, please provide the quantity, dimensions (Length / Width / Depth) and locations of the existing cracks to be repaired. Response, the PWS has been updated to clarify quantities for bid allowance purposes.

END OF QUESTIONS

Proposed Timeline

18 JUN 2025 Offers Due (Bid Opening) 18 AUG 2025 Contract award and POP start (administrative work begins) 29 SEP 2025 Contractor granted access to site with site work commencing immediately 31 MAY 2026 POP end