Pre-Proposal RFI CIF_7July22.pdf

Date: RFI No. IFB Reference (Sect/Para/Page) RFI QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

SPEC SECTION 01 30 00 – Paragraph 1.7.2

Paragraph 1.7.2 states that superintendent can also fulfill the role of QCM. This contradicts OKANG DIVISION 01 SPECIFICATIONS - Paragraph 36 which states that individual team members may not hold more than one position on the project. Please clarify the desired staffing for Contractor on this project.

Based on the magnitude of the project, the superintendent is not permitted to act as the QCM.

6/23/2022 2

SPEC SECTION 01 35 26 – Paragraph 1.5.1.1

Paragraph 1.5.1.1 calls to provide a SSHO for the site and additionally states that the SSHO may also serve as QCM. This contradicts OKANG DIVISION 01 SPECIFICATIONS - Paragraph 36 which states that individual team members may not hold more than one position on the project. Please clarify the desired staffing for Contractor on this project.

An individual may act as both the QCM and SSHO, if qualifications are met for both positions. Ref 01 35 26 Para 1.5.1.1., any alternate SSHO must also meet qualification for both positions.

6/23/2022 3 SPEC SECTION 01 45 00 – Paragraph 3.4.2

Paragraph 3.4.2 states that the QCM can also fulfill the role of Superintendent. This contradicts OKANG DIVISION 01 SPECIFICATIONS - Paragraph 36 which states that individual team members may not hold more than one position on the project. Please clarify the desired staffing for Contractor on this project.

Based on the magnitude of the project, the QCM is not permitted to act as the superintendent.

6/23/2022 4

Will this project utilize USACE RMS project management system? If not, should contractors include the cost for a system similar to Submittal Exchange to manage electronic documents and submittals?

This project will not utilize USACE RMS. Reference Attachment 1a, Addendum 1 of the solicitation for contractor provided project management collaboration website.

6/23/2022 5 SPEC SECTION 01 78 00 – Paragraph 1.2.1

Paragraph 1.2.1 calls for the contractor to provide electronically formatted as-built drawings. Will the Owner provide CAD files for base contract design after project award?

CAD files will be provided after award.

6/23/2022 6 SPEC SECTION 01 78 00 – Paragraph 3.1.3 Paragraph 3.1.3 calls for the contractor to provide GIS information in a satisfactory manner for the installations GIS database. What is the current methods for GIS management at this installation?

Esri ArcGIS

Pre-Proposal RFI Log for Commercial Inspection Facility

6/23/2022 7 SPEC SECTION 09 06 00 – SCHEDULES FOR FIN

SCHEDULES FOR FINISHES does not include any color information for exterior and interior. The specification does provide designations for items on the project, but no color information. Please provide desired colors for the project.

Color selection will be made as part of the submittal review/approval process, after award.

6/23/2022 8 SPEC SECTION 01 33 29 – Paragraph 1.2

Paragraph 1.2 states that a HPSB checklist would be furnished to outline overall point strategy for high performance and sustainable building practice requirements. There was no checklist within the specifications. Please provide

Bidders can assume all HPSB requirements are incorporated in the appropriate portions of the specification.

6/23/2022 9 SPEC SECTION 05 05 23.16 – Paragraph

Spec calls for a AISC certified steel fabricator and erector. Please confirm that bidders should include the additional costs associated with AISC certified fabricators and erectors.

Prospective bidders should include pricing for AISC certified steel fabricator and erector.

6/23/2022 10 Will the Owner provide a commissioning agent for the project? Should Contractors plan on coordination of the Owners commissioning agent?

The owner will not provide a commissioning agent.

6/30/2022 11

We'd like to submit our equal light fixture package for prior approval review by the design team on the Commercial Inspection Facility project. Please find our lighting package included in the link below.

Please let me know if we also need to complete and return Substitution Request Forms along with our lighting package.

Product submittals will be reviewed after award.

6/30/2022 12 Is there any chance the AISC Certification for steel fabricators can be waived? There aren't very many fabricators in the area with this certification.

This requirement will not be waived.

7/5/2022 13 Solicitation Para 11 (pg 10-11) Are there any Name Brand Items as part of this solicitation.

Bidders should pay special attention to brand name items annotated in para 11 of the solicitation and cross reference with design and specifications.

7/6/2022 14

Par: 10 of Statement of Work states “The contractor is responsible for marking/locating all underground utilities…all other utilities to include base communications fiber optic lines, electric, sewer and water will be the contractor’s responsibility to mark.

Contractor will be provided base utility maps for reference.

7/6/2022 15 Will the Government provide AutoCAD drawings post award?

Yes.

7/6/2022 16

Sheet CS-401 shows the existing OHP voltage regulators are in the same location as the proposed southern radius of the approach to Mingo Road. Is voltage regulator stand to be relocated? If not, will an alternate solution be provided?

Contractor will coordinate with PSO to relocate regulators and stand as neccesary.

7/6/2022 17

If authorized, an on-site office trailer may be utilized, and availability of utilities is a consideration. Is there a location on or off site that an office trailer can be set up? If so, are any utilities available for hook up (elect, water, sewer, comm, etc.)?

The Contractor will be authorized to place a job trailer in the annotated lay down area. Contractors should anticipate that utilites are not availabe.

7/6/2022 18

Per the drawings provided, the site will have direct entry/exit access to off base roadways. When considering material temps and placement times, special attention is placed on the round-trip timing and material placement requirements for asphalt & concrete. Will this site be classified as an “On- Base” of Off-Base” site? Will the delivery vehicles be sent through the SF inspection process?

This area of the installation is currently considered off installation due to on-going POL project. That project is anticipated to complete in spring 2023. At that point, a portion of the project site will be considered on installation. The government can work with the contractor to delineate the CIF project site to remain off installation to the maximum extent possible.

7/6/2022 19 What are the landscape and irrigation requirements for the project?

Reference drawing and specifications for landscape/irrigation requirements associated with this project.

7/6/2022 20 Are fencing and gates to be crash rated? These type of entries typically have a M50/P1 rating.

Please confirm desired rating.

Reference drawing and specifications for fencing and gate construction requirements.

7/6/2022 21 Ameristar fence is typically a 3 rail fence system.

Please confirm this project desires a custom 4 rail fence system

The government is unsure where reference for 4 rail system is located. The installation currenlty uses a 3 rail system offered by Ameristar.

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