Questions and Answers 21R0002.pdf

1. Can the proposal be submitted electronically email in lieu of hard copy due to covid?

Answer: Proposals will need to be delivered to the 217 Dell Range Blvd Cheyenne, WY 82009. If hand delivering please call MSgt Desiree Santos at 307-772-6887 so she can meet you at the gate.

2. Can CPARS be provided in the proposal in lieu of sending in the Past Performance Questionnaires?

Answer: Yes you can provide a final CPARS evaluation in lieu of sending out reference packages.

3. Where would you like the bid bond to be placed in the technical requirements?

Answer: Please include Bid Bond information in Volume 1 of your proposal.

4. Can any of the personnel resumes requested (Project Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, and Safety Manager) be listed with dual roles?

Answer: Yes as long as they are qualified in all of those roles.

5. Can Previously Completed PPQ’s be submitted in proposal in Lieu of Exhibit C being sent to Contracting Officer?

Answer: As long as they meet the relevancy and recency

6. Can you provide Exhibit D? It was not attached on SAM. It is mentioned on page 22 of 86 in the solicitation.

Answer: Exhibit has been added to Beta.sam.gov posting

7. Can the reps & Certs that are filled out on SAM be provided in lieu of turning in the reps & Certs within the solicitation?

Answer: Yes the Reps and Certs in SAM can be provided as long as the cover all the provisions and clauses in the solicitation.

8. Will this project require AISC certification?

Answer: YES (AISC) = American Institute of Steel Construction. We require AISC certification for all steel erection.

9. Where would you like the Bid bond to be placed in the proposal?

Answer: Please refer to question #3.

10. Solicitation page 20 of 86 section 2.5.2.4 Subfactor 3 Key Subcontractor Experience say to list Key Subcontractors experience.

Are we only to list if we are using subcontractor past performance, or do you want us to list the subcontractors we are using on the bid, that we are not using past performance from?

Answer: For subfactor 3, please include information for Key subcontractors that you intend to use in performance of this contract.

11. Exhibit B & D are listed as we requirement in Volume 2 Part 2 Solicitation page 22 of 86 and in Volume 2 Part 1 page 20 of 86. Can you clarify where you are wanting Exhibit B & D within the proposal?

Answer: Please include Exhibit B and D in Volume 2 Part I of your proposal under the Subfactor 3 and please note Exhibit B and D will not affect the page limit.

12. Is Exhibit B only required by the subcontractor if we are using their past performance? Or are you wanting this from every subcontractor we may possibly use during bidding?

Answer: We intend to evaluate the team that will be working on this contract. We want to see the team you are proposing. We expect that the team proposed is the same as the team constructing the facility.

13. Section 00110.3.3 Formal Communications, Offeror Explanations, indicates that "all questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to closing and will be posted not later than two working days prior to closing." Given the extensive technical requirements associated with this solicitation and the needed time to adequately review and incorporate RFI responses, can consideration be given for a firm RFI deadline and a 2 week bid due date extension from the date of receipt of RFI responses?

Answer: Bid due date has been extended to Tuesday June 15th at 4:30PM

14. Specification section 013000.1.6.2 Superintendent Qualifications, indicates that "for routine projects where the superintendent is permitted to also serve as the Quality Control (QC) Manger as established in Section 014500.0010…". Additionally, section 013526.1.6.1.1.1 indicates that "the SSHO may also serves as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may also serve as the Superintendent." Please confirm that under this contract it is acceptable for a qualified Superintendent to also act as the Quality Control Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer.

Answer: Yes that is acceptable as long as they meet the qualification of the respective positions.

15. Section 00110.2 Proposal Content, identifies multiple hardcopy submissions required for both Volumes 1 & 2. Given the current pandemic climate, many agencies are allowing submission of proposals electronically (i.e., via email or other DoD encrypted sites). Can consideration be provided for electronic submission of Volumes 1 & 2 in lieu of hand-delivered or mail courier hardcopies?

Answer: All proposals must be hardcopy submissions. See Question #1.

16. I'd actually like to ask if we could be given at least 5 working days after the release of the last RFI responses as a potential revised proposal due date. Is it possible to get an email advising the bidders that an amendment is pending that will contain RFI responses and that it will include an extension of the bid due date.

Answer: See question #13

17. We are actively working on a response to this RFP and want to ensure that we capture all RFI responses accordingly. Can you please advise if you foresee a response to RFIs in the immediate future or if we can anticipate a bid due date extension?

Answer: See question #13

18. Can you confirm the bid due time? The SF1442 states 12:00AM and SAM states 4:30MDT.

Answer: See questions #13

19. Do you want an Exhibit B filled out for the prime contractors Reference list as well?

Answer: No Exhibit B is for Major Subcontractors/ Teaming Partners that are identified in the offering contractor’s proposal.

20. We need to know if the building has salvageable items.

Answer: The specifications call out saving and returning, to the BCE, all fire detection and suppression devices, including the panel.

The contractor should reference plan sheets X101 and X102, which depict some components within the facility. The successful contractor can salvage anything other than what we specified for us to retain; they need to reference the specs for details. We have and plan to transfer the titles for the trailers to the successful contractor.

21. Also whether the building is on wheels.

Answer: We do have titles for the 8 trailers that we intend to sign over to the contractor. Attached are some photos from underneath the facility. The trailers have the frames but the axles have been removed. I would assume the hitches were removed as well, but we could not verify.

22. Will the Government be publishing the sign in sheet for the pre-bid conference held 25 May 2021?

Answer: Sign In Sheets have been uploaded and can be found at https://sam.gov/opp/0c00523edc7440eabb0a11d62d5e47bb/view

23. Would the Government consider accepting electronic submission of proposals?

Answer: No. See Question #1.

24. The door schedule (A601) and specifically opening 112 (see note 5) calls for ‘DoD approved vault door complete package’. Can the intent / requirement be clarified?

Answer: This is a typical DoD vault used on active duty installations and National Guard facilities throughout the country. Refer to Specification section 083459. It must be DoD approved.

25. We note and acknowledge specification section 08 34 02 – Bullet-Resistant Components but can find no cross reference to the door schedule to determine which doors, if any, are to be fabricated of bullet-resistant components.

Answer: The window from BDOC (room 134) into the main lobby (room 101) shall be bullet resistant.

The door going into BDOC (room 134) shall also be bullet resistant.

26. Please clarify if you are wanting the Exhibit B in Subfactor 1 Site Superintendent Experience or and section 2.5.3.10 Part 2 Past Performance information page 21 in the solicitation requirements. “Provide 3 references , for each predecessor company subcontractor or key personnel. Clearly identify the contractor/ individual for whom the reference information concerns”.

Answer: Please refer to question #11.

27. Specification 01 14 00 1.2.a states “The new fiber optics duct bank and line must be ready for operation as approved by Contracting Officer before work is started on excavation for the new facility, (demolition of the temporary facility can proceed during installation of the fiber optics line).” This will require an additional mobilization for the earthwork contractor and this a significant increase in cost.

Please consider allowing excavation for the new facility to be performed at the same time as excavation and installation of the new fiber optic lines.

Answer: The intent is to maintain un-interrupted fiber optic connectivity.

28. Will the construction lay down area be located on asphalt/concrete or on existing landscaping?

If on landscaping, will the restoration required be seeded or will sod be required?

https://sam.gov/opp/0c00523edc7440eabb0a11d62d5e47bb/view

Answer: The area is all impervious surface. Most is airfield pavement, some areas also have an asphalt wearing course on top of the airfield pavement. There should be no reason to disturb any landscaped area.

29. Specification 01 91 00.15 – 1.1 states “The Government will provide an independent Commissioning Firm to provide commissioning services listed herein.” Please confirm the prime contractor does not need to include any costs or hold any contract with the government provided commissioning firm.

Answer: The commissioning Agent, as proposed, will be contracted through our AE firm.

30. How does the government intend to award this contract? Do all options intend to be awarded with the base bid, or can the government choose each option individually?

a. Will the base bid low price be weighed more than base bid with all options price?

Answer: The government would prefer to perform all options; however, we are limited by our funding. The cost is only a portion of the selection criteria. We intend to consider the whole project, including the options, when evaluating the cost portion of the proposal.

31. Per the bid schedule, item 0001 is to construct the new building. Item 0002 is to demo building Answer: Yes, that is the bid schedule.

32. In the notes, it says “The government will exercise this option at time of award or not at all and there is no change to the planned period of performance.” How could Clin 0001 be built without Clin 002 being awarded? There are other discrepancies in the bid schedule similar to this where the base bid could not be completed without another Clin being awarded. Please advise and send an updated bid schedule.

Answer: The bid schedule will not change. We understand that construction cannot occur while the existing building is in place. We intend to award the demolition of building 15, or will ensure it is removed prior to constructing the new facility. (In some cases NGB dictates the CLINs. This is the case for Demo Building 15.) In similar fashion we intend to award re-routing the fiber duct and cable.

Having this as a separate CLIN also allows us to evaluate the cost for the respective work.

33. Under section 27 10 00 page 11, OS4 Single-mode fiber optic cable is mentioned in sections

2.3.1.2 and 2.3.2.2.

- As this is a not a current standard – Shall single-mode OS2 fiber be used?

Answer: Yes, it should read OS-2.

34. Under Section 27 13 23.00 40 2.1.1.1a, 62.5-um multi-mode fiber optic cable is specified for backbone cabling.

- Please confirm that OM1 multi-mode fiber is the preferred multi-mode cable. Part 2.3.2 calls out 50-um multi-mode fiber – which would be OM2 or greater.

Answer: This should read OM-4. (All multi-mode fiber shall be OM-4.)

35. Drawing Sheet EC401 references 2” ladder rack. This is not a standard ladder rack. May 1-1/2” ladder rack be substituted?

Answer: Install what is specified on the plan.

36. C107 – Per Keynote C1 It says “48-strand OM2 Single Mode”. Please clarify if this is OM2 multimode or OS2 Single mode.

RodriguezSantiago, Robert (Roberto) CIV NG WYARNG (USA) Why should we say this?

Answer: We need 48 strand single mode OS2

37. C107 – Per Keynote C2, what grade of 36-strand multimode is required? (OM1, OM2, OM3 or

OM4)

Answer: This should be OM-4

38. C107 – Phase 2 requirements calls out for Hybrid 36-fiber hybrid cable 24SM/12MM. What grade of MM is required?

Answer: This should be OM-4.

39. EC401 – Per Keynote 10, Who is providing the Security Electronics system cabinet?

Answer: The security system cabinet will be installed after the construction project is complete by other.

40. What is the flooring finish for Rooms 111, 115 and 123?

Answer: CPT-1 in rooms 111, 115, and 123.

41. In restrooms, is a Schluter Dilex cover trim per spec section 093010 2.6.1 or a tile cove base per spec section 090600 2.3.2.2 sheet A402 D1 to be used as floor to wall tile transition?

Answer: Use PCTB-1 per sheet A402 D1. 093010 2.6.1 refers to horizontal transitions between the specified flooring types.

42. PCT-1 and PCT-2 Florida Tile Taconic Slate is a discontinued product and there is some material in the color Dark Pebble but no stock in Green Valley. Is a coordinating alternate acceptable?

Answer: A coordinated alternate is acceptable. The specific color will be selected through the submittal process after the project is awarded.

43. WM-1 Recessed walk off mat. What is the depth of the recess? Not shown on structural or architectural drawings.

Answer: The recess depth shall be according to the walk off mat manufacturer. The top of the walk off mat shall be level with the surrounding finished flooring level.

44. The specifications call out abuse gypsum wall board. However, the drawings make no reference to this. Please provide revised drawings detailing at what locations abuse board is required.

Answer: Provide gypsum board in accordance with the current drawings and specifications.

45. There are multiple S1 type walls to deck between Bathrooms, Flight chief, Conf room, Ops Office, Ops Support that fall into the 20-22’ wall ht. This is a very tough limiting height condition for a 3-5/8” wall. These walls will also have tile on some of them which would require us to install studs @ 12” OC rather than 16”. Please advise if type S1 walls that span to structure can be modified from 3-5/8” walls to 6” walls in order to allow for proper constructability.

Answer: The S1 type wall may be modified from 3-5/8” to 6” walls. All other related materials (door frames, etc) must account for this dimension change.

46. Material prices across the board are currently increasing nearly every week. Please confirm 90 days is the duration that all contractors will be required to hold pricing.

a. If an award is not issued within 90 days, please confirm there will be opportunity for contractors to submit revised pricing based on material cost increases.

Answer: We ask that pricing remain valid 90 days to allow time for the bids to go through the evaluation process and contract review. If an award is not issued within 90 days then contractors will be able to submit revised pricing.

47. Per the solicitation the government is allotted 90 days for review time. If the full time is taken for review, this would place award time in September of 2021. Will the government issue an NTP and require earthwork, utilities, and footings to start in 2021 or would the intent be to start this work in Spring of 2022 when weather is more favorable? This is being asked due to the highly unpredictable price increases mentioned in the previous question.

Answer: The Government’s intent is to begin construction in 2021.