W50S8220R0001-RFI-1 Replace Apron Lights-Fasting Enterprises Inc.doc.rtf

215782 Reference No. W50S8220R0001 Replace Apron Lights Project Number PJMS 162091

RFI-1 Questions

Solicitation Section 00100, page 8 of 70, Item 5. Hand Carried Proposals/Invitations; In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, would the Government consider accepting an electronic submission as opposed to the hard copy submission requirement?

Solicitation Section 00120, page 17 of 70, Item 2.2.3.4. “Proposal must demonstrate, as a minimum, that the following key personnel: Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager (on site), and Safety Representative, have experience in managing projects/contracts of the same/similar dollar magnitude, size, complexity and scope, in the capacity in which they are proposed for this project.” In regards to the Key Personnel, would the Government consider allowing personnel to wear dual hats for the required positions, or does the Government desire only dedicated staff for each position? Are separate Quality Control and Safety Representatives required on site at all times? YES

Performance Work Statement, PWS, 1.4 General Information, Paragraph 1.4.3, “Contractor shall provide services Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 0630 to 1700.” Is Monday not an available work day? MONDAY ARE NOT AVAILABLE

PWS, 5.03- “Areas covered with Airfield pavements shall be bored, no trenching or cutting of airfield pavements is permitted without approval from COR.” Which areas on the drawing is considered “airfield pavements”? SEE ATTACHMENT.

ORANGE AREA IS AIRFIELD PAVEMENT

PWS, 5.03- Conduit Trenching and Boring. Is Utility Mapping required for trenching and boring or can the existing utilities be located by utility locator? If so, please provide the possible base utility contractor contact information. THE BASE DOSNT HAVE UTILITY CONTRACTOR. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO USE A COMBINANTION OF MISS UTILITY AND A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR.CONTRACTOR IS ALSO REQUIRED TO GET A BASE DIG PERMIT.

PWS, 5.06 – Control System. “Modify existing base-wide UNIFY HIPATH 4000 Lighting Automation and Management System (hereafter referred to as UNIFY System) to include automatic daylight response controls and provide manual dimming control from three (3) designated separate locations” What three, (3), separate locations will the pole light control be able to control from? Please provide these designation. THE LOCATION WILL STAY THE SAME. BDOC, SECURITY FORCE AND ROVING UNIT IN A VECHICLE

PWS, 5.0.8 - Construct an appropriate lightning arrest system on each mast pole per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. What is the expected grounding system for the lighting protection system? Ground rod and wire per each pole or a separate grounding perimeter or line with ground rods at various distance points? THAT IS A MEAN AND METHOD QUESTION AND YOU SHOULD REFER TO A LIGHTING ENGINEER.

PWS, 5.3.4 Bird Deterrent. Please provide Martin State ANG Bird Deterrent Design Intent Sketch, Example and Attachment D? Or is the Osprey and Pipe attachment photo to be used as an example? THIS WILL BE A SUBMITAL ITEM. CONTRACTOR IS TO INSTALL NEW BIRD DETERRENT SYSTEM ON ALL LIGHT POLES. THE ATTACHEMENTS IS TO BE USED AS A REFERENCE. THE BIRD DETERRENT MUST BE ABLE TO STOP OSPREYS FROM BUILDING A NEST SPECIFICALLY. REGULAR BIRD SPIKES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

During the site visit it was mentioned that two of the existing poles, Pole C1 and Pole D1 lights were not operational and have not been lit for some time. Is the work required to pull the existing cable and pull new wiring to repower the existing light tower configuration? PLEASE SEE REFER TO THE PWS. THE INTENT IS TO INSTALL ALL NEW WIRING.