B6 LTUY192004 Bid Inquiry Responses (current 20250202).xlsx
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This file contains 52 contractor bid inquiries and government responses related to the construction of a Base Civil Engineering Storage Shed project (LTUY192004) at Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Station. The questions were submitted between December 2024 and February 2025 and address technical specifications, requirements, and clarifications for the pre-engineered metal building construction project.
Key details from the responses indicate: the performance period was extended from 180 to 260 calendar days after Notice to Proceed; the project is tax-exempt with a tax exemption certificate to be provided to the awardee; no local building permits are required though construction must meet referenced code specifications; one person can serve as Superintendent, Safety Officer and QC Manager if qualified; wall insulation should be R-13 and roof insulation R-19; interior liner panels should be full height; and bids must be hand-carried to the Jefferson Barracks Contracting Office (not submitted electronically). The project includes installation of water utilities, electrical service from a nearby transformer, and fire alarm connectivity to Building 39 approximately 690 feet northwest of the site. The project is set aside for small businesses and includes a 3-foot over-excavation requirement with unit pricing for additional excavation needs.
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| Date Received | Project | Project RFI No. | RFI | Government Response |
| 18-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 1 | Specification Section 03 30 00 Part 1.6.6.1 states that a Profession Engineer Concrete QC Manager is required. Please confirm that a PE Concrete QC Manager will be required on-site during concrete work activities. | The PE licensure is not necessary, however the contractor must QC the concrete at delivery. |
| 18-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 2 | Specification Section 01 45 00 Part 1.4.1.1 states that the QC Manager can perform the duties of the Safety Officer. We are unable to find any information as to whether or not the superintendent can perform multiple duties. In the preconstruction/site visit meeting it was alluded that one person could fulfill all on-site full time duties. Please clarify if it will be acceptable for the Superintendent to fulfill the duties of the QC Manager and Site Safety Officer if they meet the qualifications? | This is acceptable for the superintendent to perform QC manager and safety officer roles. |
| 18-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 3 | Can you please Provide a Geotechnical Report for the Project? | The Geotechnical Report was added to SAM.gov as part of the 15-Dec-24 update along with pre-bid conference documents. The Geotechnical Report was formally added to the IFB Attachments in Section 00 10 00 in Amendment 0001. |
| 18-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 4 | Is there Bid Schedule or Bid Form, as I cannot find the Bid Schedule in the Solicitation Documents? | The bid schedule is within Section 00 10 00 - Bid Schedule, Notes beginning on page 4. The bid schedule line items is on page 5. |
| 18-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 5 | Is there a List of all Bid Documents that are needed to be Submitted? | Please see Section 00 10 00 Notes beginning on page 4. |
| 18-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 6 | The Solicitation States that there is a goal of 14.7% Minority and 6.9% Women Owned Businesses. Do Missouri M/WBE Certificates work or are WOSB certs required? | The goals stated in provision FAR 52.222-23 are expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area. The contract is set-aside for Small Businesses and is not further set-aside for any specific socioeconomic concerns (e.g., WOSB). |
Per clause FAR 52.222-27, covered area "means the geographical area described in the solicitation for this contract."
Because the goals are for members of the workforce and not at a business level (i.e., utilizing a M/WBE or SBA certified WOSB as a subcontractor), certificates are not required.
| 18-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 7 | Drawing CD101 does not seem to show what is assumed to be a old building foundation outside of the current existing building footprint. Please confirm that this foundation is to be removed in the demolition process? Also, please provide any information that is known about the construction of these existing foundations. | Yes, include this foundation removal in the demolition process. There was a temporary wooden structure that once existed in that location. |
| 19-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 8 | The geotechnical report provided states that the existing fill material under the building should be removed and replaced with low volume change material. Due to the limited boring information within the building footprint, especially near the hill on the east side of the proposed building, would the government consider providing direction on depth of existing fill removal and then any change in depth be treated as an unforeseen condition and be treated as a change to the contract so that all bidders are bidding the same scope of work? | Include 3 feet of over-excavation and replacement with engineered fill in base bid. Any quantity over this amount will be treated as a differing site condition. A unit price per cubic yard of additional over-excavation and replacement with engineered fill will be added to the bid schedule via amendment. |
| 19-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 9 | The geotechnical report provided states that drain tile should be installed at the retaining wall. We are unable to find any requirements for drain tile on the civil drawings. Please clarify if drain tile is required at the retaining wall and if so, where it should daylight? | The retaining wall was designed to resist hydrostatic pressure without a drainage system, so no wall foundation drainage system is required. Further, all of the contributing drainage area (between the wall and building) is paved with concrete so there will be very minimal water that will collect behind the wall. |
| 22-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 10 | Please confirm that the government will provide the successful contractor with a tax exemption certificate. | A tax exemption certificate will be provided to the awardee. |
| 22-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 11 | As it relates to permitting, please confirm that this project is on federal land and that no local municipalities have jurisdiction on base? | This base is owned by the State of Missouri, Leased to the United States Air Force, and Licensed to the Air National Guard. Permits are not required on base. Construction must be accomplished in accordance with the codes referenced in the specifications. |
| 22-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 12 | Drawing SB502 Detail A9 shows top of footing for retaining wall required to be 2’-3” below grade. Drawing CG101 seems to show top of footing/bottom of wall in some locations at grade level. Please clarify. | Consider SB502 A9 the governing design detail. Footing should not be above grade. |
| 31-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 13 | The metal roof panels (section 133419-08) call the roof panels vertical ribs which is (ALOK-16) but the panel coverage is 24 inches in (section 133419-19) which is (SS-24), which one is correct? | This question is referencing part numbers for Alliance Steel Building Systems. The Government's specifications are not written for any particular manufacturer. The intent of paragraph 1.4.7 on page of the spec goes not govern panel width. It just provides direction that the expectation is to provide a "standard" panel (vs. a custom one). Provide a 24 inch panel per 2.4.1 of the spec. |
| 31-Dec-24 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 14 | Please specify the color for the liner panel?, and is the roof has liner panel as well? | Please provide color option with submittal. Government prefers light gray or white. |
No roof liner panel required. Standard PEMB faced roof insulation system to be provided in accordance with the specification. Note - If a faced insulation isn't used, some sort of poly sheet on the bottoms of the roof would be needed to hold the insulation in place. Intent is to let contractors use their normal processes to install the insulation in the roof.
| 3-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 15 | Drawing CS101 keynote 7, and C-502 D13 is for the installation of a new yard hydrant and shutoff valve from the existing water main. Please provide size and material type for the existing main. | Size and material of water main is not known. Water main was replaced in early '90s and therefore it would likely be cast iron and be less than 8 inch diameter. However, government does not guarantee the material and size are actual. |
| 3-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 16 | Spec section 033000, paragraph 3.10.4 states that “… joints which are to receive finish flooring material must be sealed with joint sealing compound…” but does not address joints not receiving finish flooring. Please advise whether the joints in the storage shed SOG require joint sealant. | Yes, they require joint sealant. Refer to 07 92 00 for floor joint sealant requirements. |
| 3-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 17 | Architectural details do not show the extent of interior liner panel coverage. Should the liner panels cover 6’ to mirror the brick veneer height, or should they run full-height? | Full height. |
| 8-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 18 | In discussions with PEMB suppliers, there is concern that lead times may make completion within the Period of Performance challenging. There are approximately 4 weeks required for generating and submitting shop drawings and a 12-week timeframe for delivery after approval of submittals. We are requesting that the Period of Performance be increased to 260 days to accommodate delivery of the PEMB. | The performance period was increased to 260 calendar days after NTP in Amendment 0001. |
| 8-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 19 | There are no Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection drawings. Please confirm that no HVAC or Plumbing is required. | No HVAC is required. |
| 8-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 20 | There is a specification for Water Utility Distribution Piping, but water utilities are not shown on the drawings. Please confirm that there is no water service required. | V-101 shows water utilities. Water service to the yard hydrant is required. Keynote 7, CS101. |
| 8-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 21 | Please confirm there are no site storm or site sanitary sewers required. | The Government confirms no site storm or site sanitary sewers are required. |
| 8-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 22 | Insurance Requirements do not mention Builder’s Risk/All Risk Insurance. Please confirm if the Government will provide this insurance or if the Contractor will be required to provide. | The Government will not provide insurance. The minimum insurance requirements are contained in Section 01 00 00, para. 1.2. of the specifications. See also FAR clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) on the contractor's responsibilities for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance. |
| 8-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 23 | Is this project sales tax exempt? If so, will the Government provide the required MO 5060 Form to the Contractor? | A tax exemption certificate will be provided to the awardee. |
| 8-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 24 | Electrical Site Plan ES101 and Power & Systems Plan EP101 has a “boxed” note 1, near what appears to suggest new electrical service to the building. The Keynotes legend has no description for this symbol. Please clarify. | Electrical service will come from a transformer that is located to the south of the building. See sheet E-601, detail E16 for additional information related to the new electrical service. |
| 8-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 25 | Drawing Sheet C-503 has pipe trench details. Where do these details apply in this project? Please confirm. | E-601, E-16. Electrical line shall go from utility meter underground to utility pole. Communication lines from the manhole to the building shall be underground. The distance from the yard hydrant to the main line is also underground piping. |
| 8-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 26 | Please confirm whether it is required for the SHERWIN WILLIAMS EXTRA WHITE - SEMI-GLOSS SHEEN finish for the overhead doors to be baked-enamel or powder-coated per paragraph 2.2.5.1 of the 08 33 23 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS spec, or if field-painting is acceptable. | Overdoor finish shall be accordance with 08 33 23, 2.2.5. Color noted on exterior finish schedule is provided to establish aesthetic intent only. |
| 9-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 27 | No Trench Drains will be required in the Storage Shed? | No trench drains are required in the Storage Shed. |
| 9-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 28 | No Concrete Floor Sealer will be required? | Refer to S-001, Concrete, 3.E requires a penetrating hardener sealer. Also required in specification 03 30 00 2.4.3.1. |
| 9-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 29 | Is Missouri water company doing the water tap to a curb stop? IF NOT: |
1) What size is the main?
2) Is there a way to shut it off upstream until the Tap is complete?
3) How old is the Main?
SECTION 33 11 00 Page 20 3.2.1.8.2 Water Service Line Connections to Water Mains Connect 4 inch water service lines to the main by a corporation stop and gooseneck and install a service stop below the frostline as indicated.
Existing main size, age, and valve locations are unknown.
| 9-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 30 | Who is in charge of the site well? And protecting and bringing it up to grade? | Contractor is responsible for bringing well up to grade. | |
| 9-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 31 | Will downspouts need to be buried? | Refer to AE 201; A1. Above grade. | |
| 13-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 32 | Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals? | No. These roles can be fulfilled by the same person provided they meet the qualification requirements. | |
| 13-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 33 | Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project? | Extensions to the completion date will be handled in accordance with the terms of clause FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) regarding delays. Extensions will be provided for delays that arise from unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor. |
The time for completion was extended from 180 days to 260 days after notice to proceed in Amendment 0001. If this time is not realistic based on current market conditions for labor, material, or equipment, please submit a bid inquiry to request an extension with supporting information.
| 13-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 34 | Is there a bulk water fill i.e. a hydrant or water source we can pump from for grading operations in close proximity? | Yes, see V-101. | |
| 13-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 35 | Will a building permit be required? If so, should the contractor include the cost of the permit? | No county or city permit is required. Construction must be accomplished in accordance with the codes referenced in the specifications. | |
| 14-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 36 | The Metal Building Specification Section 13 34 19: This is a tax exempt project, but does it require the "Buy American" qualification on materials? | Please reference clause FAR 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (OCT 2022) in the solicitation. | |
| 14-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 37 | ) The roof insulation is not specified. Detail A1 on sheet AE505 specifically shows R-13 (4" thick) for the walls, but nowhere does it show or specify what the roof insulation value should be. I would assume R-19 (6" thick) is sufficient for a storage shed. Please confirm. | ||
| R-19 is sufficient. | |||||
| 14-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 38 | The wall section shows the interior liner panel. Is it 8'-0" or full height on all walls? | Full height is required. | |
| 15-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 39 | Where is Bldg. 39 located? Can we get a drawing that reflects its location? Need to verify conduit availability for fiber and 25pr | Building 39 is approximately 690 ft to the northwest of the construction site on Kearney St. There is existing conduit that runs from building 99 to building 39. This conduit will need to be tapped into with a Tee, and new copper wire pulled from 39 to the new building. See attachment with map and approximate conduit layout overlay. | |
| 15-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 40 | Is the fire alarm supposed to attach to the existing network or will it be a standalone system? | It will connect to the existing network terminating in building 39. | |
| 15-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 41 | If it is to be attached to the network, at which Bldg. would they like that to occur in? | Building 39. | |
| 15-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 42 | If the fire alarm is to attach to the network, this is a class A fire alarm system, need conduit routing to the Bldg. that network connectivity is to take place | The alarm will require copper line. Building 99 next door routes to building 39. | |
| 15-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 43 | Location of fiber splice for fire alarm network needs to be identified for conduit routing. I would like to be involved in that decision making to avoid issues that have come up in the past. | The fire alarms will not be fiber. The existing system is copper. | |
| 16-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 44 | The Metal Building specification 13 24 19, para. 3.9.4 says to install insulation in thickness indicated as specified in Division 7 Thermal & Moisture Protection. However, there is no insulation specification in Division 7 and drawings to not indicate any R-Value or thicknesses of insulation. Please clarify R-value and thickness of roof and wall insulation. | Wall is R-13, A1 on Sheet AE505. Roof R-19 is sufficient. | |
| 16-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 45 | Section Detail A1/AE505 indicates liner panel on the wall, but detail does not show the ceiling condition. Please clarify the height of liner panel on the walls and if the ceiling is intended to also have liner panel. | Wall liner panel shall be full height. Roof liner panel is not required, see also response to RFI #14. | |
| 21-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 46 | Is the pre-engineered storage shed being supplied by the Department of the Army or is the awarded bidder responsible for sourcing? | The awarded contractor will be responsible for sourcing and construction of the pre-engineered building. | |
| 27-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 47 | Is there a submittal available for the overhead door operators and wall mount controllers? Nothing is shown on the electrical drawings, but it is mentioned in the spec. | Contractor shall provide government submittal for recommended operators and controllers. Government will review submittal for approval. | |
| 27-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 48 | Is there any electrical work needed at storage building being re-located by the government? Sheet CD101 Note 7. | No. | |
| 27-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 49 | What size is the water main? What is it made of? | See response to RFI #15. | |
| 27-Jan-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 50 | How far is the water main from where the tap for curb stop will be needed? | The main is approximately 100 feet to the northwest from the corner of the existing building. | |
| 2-Feb-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 51 | Can you confirm if hand carried proposals are required for submission or if proposals can be submitted via email or sent through FedEx on or before the submission date? | Bids are required to be hand carried to the Jefferson Barracks Contracting Office at 29 Sherman Ave., St. Louis MO 63125 and emailed bids will not be accepted per the IFB's terms in Section 00 21 00, para. 5. | |
| 2-Feb-25 | LTUY192004 Construct BCE Storage Shed | 52 | In the Solicitation, it states: |
This Solicitation is set-aside 100% for Small Businesses.
Does this mean that you need to have SBA status in order to bid? The definition of a small business concern is within FAR provision 52.219-1(a) referenced in the solicitation. SBA certification is not required for this solicitation because it is a total small business set-aside under FAR subpart 19.5.
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