W50S95-22-R-0004_Questions and Answers.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Reference No. Solicitation W50S95‐22‐R‐0004

1) Page 21 of the Solicitation under Item 33, PROPOSED KEY PERSONNEL, MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL, PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS, PROCESSES,

PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS in addition to Project Manager references a Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and Safety Manager.

Will the Government require the Prime Contractor to maintain (3) individuals, a Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and Safety Manager at the site full-time or will the Government accept a single “triple hat” Supt/QC/SO for this project? Please clarify.

a. Government accepts a single “triple hat” supt/QC/SO for this project.

2) On Page 8 of the Solicitation under 5. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Item 5.3 states, “Offeors shall provide a price for base CLIN and all option years. Lowest price will be determined by combining the base CLIN and all option years.” Please clarify the requirement for “option years”.

Option years are the additional areas IAW page 3 of the SOW. These items are areas that are required to be priced but may not be awarded based off funds available. To be considered for award all options and base award must be quoted in your proposal.

3) Solicitation W50S9522R0004, dated 18-Apr-2022 for the PSTE 212012, Remove and Replace

Asphalt Basewide project on Joint Base McEntire, Eastover, SC 29044 on Page 7 under Item 4 WAGE DETERMINATION, 4.1. Davis Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to this project. Current prevailing wage determination at time of issuance of solicitation are SC20220028 rev 01/07/2022 (Building Construction). The Wage Determination included with the Solicitation is: SC20220035

02/25/2022, HIGHWAY.

Please provide the applicable Davis-Bacon Wage Determination for the project.

Wage determination SC20220035 02/25/2022 Highway will be used for this project.

4) Are CAD based, .dwg, .dgn and/or Adobe .pdf files of the Base Bid & Option Work Areas available for bidding contractor use? If so, please provide them.

a. Not available

5) The SOW states to “Repair and Reseal” in Base bid and Option 1. Is Repair referring to the New Pavement cross section as shown on page 4 of the SOW? If repairs are needed beyond the areas delineated on the page 3 map how will these areas be identified or quantified? Please see below for photo of potential “repair area” found in parking lot of 1070. See Photo.

Contractor should repair these areas in preparation to reseal. It is the contractor’s responsibility to quantify the areas and include in their proposal.

6) The SOW states the duration of the project to be 30 days. This will not be enough time to procure and execute. Will the time duration be increased?

a. The performance period for base bid and options are listed below;

i. Base Bid – 30 days

ii. Option 1 – 15 days

iii. Option 2– 15 days

iv. Option 3– 15 days

v. Option 4– 15 days

7) There are a lot of areas with severe cracking throughout the existing asphalt. Does the owner wish to install crack seal on all of these areas prior to Resealing the lots? There appears to be several long cracks. At what point are we to “chase” these cracks and seal them? There are areas where there is a crack or separation between the curb and existing asphalt, will this area also need to be crack sealed?

Cracks (including curb separation) that are larger than a ¼” need crack seal applied prior to resealing. Apply crack seal to only the crack in the areas outlined in the SOW.

8) Who will be responsible for locating utilities in the areas where excavation is required? Is the need for private locators expected for un privatized utilities in the area?

a. Government will locate utilities. Contractor will need to submit a dig permit to CE operations 5 days prior to beginning work.

9) There are multiple parking lots with dumpsters, containers, gov’t equipment, and cars, what are the requirements to schedule the movement of these items?

a. Will these parking lots be required to be done in phases or sections to accommodate the existing user?

b. This items will be moved by the Government when possible. Option 1 and Option 2 will be completed in phases so that equipment can be staged outside the work area.

10) There were several areas with heavy debris, dirt, and grass on curbs and in the parking lots. Who will be responsible for cleaning this debris? Is there a location on site/Joint Base McEntire to dispose of this debris?

a. Contractor is responsible for all steps in prepping all asphalt surfaces for resealing to include cleaning. McEntire has a location for disposing clean dirt on site.

11) The addition of a poured concrete pad at the North side of building 984 has caused the Curb and

Gutter to hold water and cause a drainage issue. Is this to be addressed as part of this contract?

a. This work is not included in the contract.

12) Is there a location on Joint Base McEntire for spoils, asphalt, and other construction debris stockpiling or will it need to be hauled off as generated?

a. Construction debris can be temporarily stockpiled at the location designated by the government. Stockpiles will be required to be moved and disposed of offsite by the contractor before completion of project.

13) Will any of the fenced in parking lots require special escorts or security clearance for the crews?

a. Do these areas require any altered work hours?

b. No areas require special escorts or Sec Clearance. Work can be completed during normal business hours. Option 1 & 2 will require coordination with facility user in regards to moving equipment out of the way.

14) What are the BMP/Erosion Control requirements for the existing drains while sealing and grading operations are taking place?

a. A witch hat or some type of mesh should be installed to prevent any sealant entering the drain.

15) Will temporary orange safety fence be required around work areas? Any other worksite items required not mentioned in SOW for pedestrian traffic?

a. Contractor should place orange cones or barricades around the work area to prevent pedestrians/traffic. A temporary orange safety fence is not required.

16) How long of a notice is required to be given for parking lot closures?

a. 3-5 days so that we have time to notify the users in advance

17) Have core samples been taken and analyzed to determine the existing thickness of the asphalt to be removed at the specified locations?

a. No core samples have been taken

18) Is the “Contractor” responsible to raise any utilities if they are in new asphalt or areas that are to be repaired?

a. New asphalt in option 3 does not require any utilities to be raised. Asphalt repairs should include cutting out and removing old asphalt down to base grade and then repair to the existing grade.

19) Will each traffic control MOT need to be submitted and approved prior to the two-week notice?

a. MOT is not required. Contractor shall provide a timeline/schedule of the areas that will be worked one week prior so that the base can coordinate with the facility user.

20) What safety documents or requirements must be met prior to starting work?

a. No safety plan will be required, however OSHA and DHEC SC regulations must be met and maintained during the duration of the project.

21) Are there any existing irrigation systems actively working in the areas adjacent to the new sealing activities? These will also need to be scheduled for shutdown, what is the process for this?

a. There are no existing irrigation systems

22) Is there any new signage required? Will the new striping layout match the existing layout?

a. Signage and striping will match the existing. This includes the solid white stop lines, parking striping, and the “Do Not Enter” sign near the airfield.

23) The existing striping paint appears to be normal high build paint over a thermoplastic layer. What type of paint material is required for the new sealed areas?

a. Thermoplastic

24) Are the bump stops to be removed and replaced after sealing parking lot?

a. Are there any requirements for new bump stops or the existing to be washed? Are the broken bump stops to be replaced?

b. Existing bump stops are not to be removed or replaced. New bump stops are required for new parking area in Option 3.

25) Will there be a designated “Contractor” laydown area for equipment?

a. Will the equipment need any specialized flags or marking to work near the airfield?

b. A contractor laydown area will be identified. No specialized flags or markings are required.

26) There are several areas where the asphalt is lower than the shoulders. Is the “Contractor” to clip these grass edges back to expose the asphalt?

a. Will dress up and re-grassing of these areas be a requirement?

b. Contractor is required to clip the grass edges back to the asphalt. Re-grassing is not a requirement.

27) If shoulders are clipped, will silt fence be required in these areas? See Photo Below.

a. No

28) Repairing the asphalt at the entrance to building 200 may not “fix” the drainage issue. Are we to remove the curb and gutter to allow for better flow? Are we to add a flume to the box to ensure proper drainage? See Photo Below.

a. Contractor is not required to remove the curb and gutter or add a flume to the box.

29) The transition from the parking lot of building 253 (option 4) to the road leading to building 1046 has a difference in asphalt thickness/elevation and would be difficult to seal this area properly.

Will any additional repairs be needed? See below.

a. No additional repairs are required. Seal the area as stated in the SOW.

30) Will the Gov’t please provide a copy of the 5/5/2022 Site Visit Sign-In Sheet?

The government will not be providing the sign in sheet.

31) Is a bid bond requited?

Yes

32) Per below the actual section is 4.7, not 5‐4.Please advise?

Contractor is referring to the 2001 version of the UFC.

UFC 3-270-01 was amended 17 March 2022 and section 5.4, stated in the SOW, is correct.