B.08 Attachment 0008 Questions and Answers.pdf
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- RANGE 27 - ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND WATER MITIGATION CHANNELS TO PREVENT RANGE EROSION ISO OPM-SANG, KSA
- Solicitation number
- W519TC-25-R-A004
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This document is a comprehensive Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation W519TC25RA004, covering a road reconstruction and water mitigation project at Range 27 for the Ministry of National Guard (MNG) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The solicitation seeks a contractor to restore sections of north side roads (1, 2, 3, 4), reconstruct road washout areas, implement stormwater prevention measures, and provide transformer protection, with specific requirements including road subgrade preparation, surface course installation, ditch regrading, and erosion mitigation.
Key details include a bid submission deadline of April 10, 2025, a bid guarantee requirement of 20% or $3,000,000 (whichever is less), and contractor responsibilities such as providing own water/power, conducting geotechnical and topographical surveys, disposing of materials outside the MNG area, and adhering to UFC standards. Site visits are not permitted, and contractors must reference attached site layout documents and Industry Day presentation materials. The project involves work on four roads, stormwater ditches, and six transformers, with no site testing required and no unexploded ordnance concerns.
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Solicitation: W519TC25RA004 RANGE 27 - ROAD RECONSTRUCTION & WATER MITIGATION CHANNELS TO PREVENT RANGE EROSION ISO OPM-SANG, KSA
Sl# Reference - Description Questions Answers 1 Please provide the layout of the project. please reference site layout attachment
Please provide the report of erosion including pictures(roads & ditches) and other details for the site. Refer to Industry day presentation
3 Please provide the drawings for road and ditch along with their locations. Refer to the Industry Day presentation 4 Will client provide any laydown area? If yes then please provide the details Layout area are located inside the range (TBD) 5 Please mention if there is any office requirement by the Employer. Not Required 6 Will Client provide power and water for execution of work, free of charges? Contractor will have to provide their own power and water.
Will there be a site visit? In accordance with the RFP - No site visit will be conducted; you can reference
Attachment 0009 Map Coordinates for location images
Reference to Solicitation W519TC25RA004, Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee is 20% of the bid price.
Please confirm.
In accordance with RFP Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee must be 20% or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less of your Proposal amount.
Reference to Solicitation W519TC25RA004, Ser. # 13, the bidder submission is April 10, 2025.
Please confirm. Reference latest Amendment posted to the RFP on SAM.GOV with changes to submission dates
Please provide report of Geotechnical and Topographical survey.
Its on contractor to provide Geotechnical and Topographical survey.
11 Are there any existing utilities? Please share the report. Non in scope of work area except electrical wire near transformer 12 Please provide site coordinates / pin location of project. Reference Attachment 0009 Range 27 Industry Day Presentation
Where will the disposal site for suitable materials and debris be located?
It is the contractor’s responsibility to dispose of all materials outside the MNG area
14 Are the transformers located in the same locations or different locations They are all located on the range, but in different locations.
15 Is the concrete too thin to stop 30mm rounds The SOW has the UFC standards that it needs to be meet 16 Warranty Reference Warranty Clause in RFP
Is the channel size sufficient to divert the water?
Yes, the channel has enough volume to be sufficient to move the water
Will we be told the quantities?
Reference Attachment 0001 Statement of Work for quantity information.
Can you provide us the Survey Drawings for the existing road levels and the surrounding area ?
please reference site layout attachment
SOW-2.2.1 Road Washout Remediation: -Restore sections of the north side roads 1, 2, 3, 4 (See appendix for label of roads).
Please share the cross section of the roads with the dimensions.
please reference site layout attachment
SOW-2.2.2 Page-6 Subgrade (Bullet-2): -Remove deleterious material (roots, organic matter, large rocks) exceeding 3 inches (75mm) in diameter or as directed by the COR.
Please share the quantities in Sq.M. or Cubic meters No quantities are able to be provided
SOW-2.2.2 Page-6 Subgrade (Bullet-3): -Scarify the top [6 to 12 inches] (150 to 300 mm) of subgrade soil.
Please share the quantities in Sq.M. or Cubic meters No quantities are able to be provided
SOW-2.2.2 Page-6 Subgrade (Bullet-4): - Remove and replace any unstable or unsuitable material.
Please share the quantities in Sq.M. or Cubic meters No quantities are able to be provided
24 Please share the quantities in Sq.M. or Cubic meters; No quantities are able to be provided
25 What is the thickness required for top layer? please reference the SOW
26 What is the area in sq.m. required to remove debris and re-grade? please reference site layout attachment 27 Please share the cross section of ditches showing dimensions please reference site layout attachment 28 Is there any stone lining/riprap exists on the sides or bottom of the ditches? No
Are there any culverts exist on the site to be repaired, restored, or upsized to meet the water flow requirement?
At failure A1 (layout) culvert remain at current location and roads need to be rebuilt over culvert.
April 17, 2025
SOW- 2.2.4 Page-7 Surface Course (Bullet-1): - Use a top layer of finer aggregate meeting project graduation requirements (e.g., 3/4-inch max size) to minimize dust and facilitate compaction.
SOW- 2.3 Page-7 Sub-para 2.3.1 (Bullet-1): - Remove debris and regrade ditch following original path. Ensure any washed out areas are regraded, and ditch contains a negative slope moving the water from east to south.
CLARIFICATIONS
SOW- 2.3 Page-7 Sub-para 2.3.1 (Bullet-2):- Remove any roads that cut through the path of the ditch.
Need to visit the site to evaluate the efforts. Or please quantify the road width and length.
Site visit are not permitted and only the successful vendor will access site after contract award
SOW- 2.3 Page-7 Sub-para 2.3.1 (Bullet-3): - Remove unsuitable materials (e.g., organic soils, debris) and dispose of as directed.
Need to visit the site to evaluate the efforts. Or please share the area in Sq.m. to be cleared.
Site visit are not permitted and only the successful vendor will access site after contract award
Attachment-0003 Page-2 QASP: 5. Range Operations (Targeting Systems, Generator/Electrical System)
Targeting system, genset and electrical system testing not found in SOW. Please provide data or as built drawings if testing is required
Testing is not required
How far is the construction water source from the site? or please share the coordinate of site
Contractor will have to provide their own water.
How far is the Approved dump site from the site? or please share the coordinate of site
It is the contractor’s responsibility to dispose of all materials outside the MNG area
35 Is contractor allowed to keep his equipment overnight at site? Yes
Is contractor allowed to store fuel / Deisel for equipment at site?
Fuel and diesel storage on site is permitted only with full compliance to MNG regulations and safety requirements
Is contractors allowed to quarry backfill materials within the Range 27, Is he permitted to quarry such materials from adjacent areas outside the Range 27 but still within SANG’s owned area? Yes,the plan need to be presented and approved by COR
Are there any underground cables that exists at site? If yes, is contractor required to repair or restore previously damaged lines? This is NOT a requirement in the scope of work
1.How many IR reflectors are required at each transformer location?
2.What is the size of reflector required 1 reflect on top of each transformers. Please reference to UFC standard.
SOW 2.4.2 Requirements: Remove previously installed sandbags and repair soil mound washout areas.
Mostly focused near transformer foundation that shows erosion under slab.
Is contractor required to re-install the sandbags after.
Not Required
B.08 Attachment 0009 Range 27 Industry Day Presentation: Slide 13 from presentation
1.How many locations of the culverts are required to repair?
2.As visible from the picture the culvert size is not su icient for the quantity of the water is contractor to required to upsize the culvert. If yes, please share the quantity of the culverts there existing sizes of diameter of the pipes.
No culverts need to be repaired. Only at A1 location (REF. Layout) does a road need to reconstructed over a culvert.
We kindly request a physical site survey to be conducted to support the cost estimation of the construction of stormwater ditches and roadways.
Site visit are not permitted and only the successful vendor will access site after contract award
Please provide the latest topographical survey/report, indicating the existing elevations of roads and ditches to aid in calculating excavation and backfill volumes.
It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide the topographical survey and report
Confirm whether the site has been cleared of any Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) prior to excavation activities.
The site has never been utilized; therefore, there are no UXO concerns
Provide data on the anticipated water rise level at the site during heavy rainfall or storm conditions. No data Available
According to Page 13 of the PPT presentation, the underground piping system appears severely damaged. Kindly confirm if these pipes require full replacement.
Contractor is not required to conduct any pipe replacement or reconstruction.
Confirm whether an additional culvert is required or can be installed to ensure effective stormwater drainage during the proposed road reconstruction.
No additional culverts need to be installed. Contactor can provide a proposed plan if they deem it necessary to install more culverts
Please clarify if we should base our cost and design considerations on the 4 roads identified in the SOW or on all 16 roads shown in the PPT.
Cost and design considerations should be based on the four roads identified in the SOW and site layout
Provide the cross-sectional details and widths of all roads included in the project scope.
Please refrence attached site layout documents
Confirm whether the final grade of the new roads should match the existing finished levels.
Yes, the final grade of the new roads should match the existing finished levels
B.08+Attachment+0009+Range+27+Industry+Day+Presentation:
Road washout remediation & Storm water prevention
SOW Section 2.2.1 – Restore sections of the north side roads 1, 2, 3, 4 (See appendix for label of roads)
SOW Section 2.3.1 – Storm water prevention / Subgrage, Excavation and shaping
Kindly provide the dimensions of the proposed stormwater ditches, and identify any existing roads that intersect or are affected by the proposed ditch alignment.
Please refrence attached site layout documents
Please share the dimensions of all existing transformers and associated concrete pads.
2m tall and 1.5 wid, 3.5 m long
Please confirm if we need to replace the sandbags (New) to repair soil mound washout areas. No
Please indicate whether both high-visibility paint and IR (infrared) reflectors should be considered. Yes
55 Please provide the layout of the project. Please reference attached site layout documents
Please provide the report of erosion including pictures(roads & ditches) and other details for the site.
Please reference attachments to solicitation
57 Please provide the drawings for road and ditch along with their locations. Please refer to the Industry Day presentation for coordinates 58 Are there any existing utilities? Please share the report. Not within the scope area
Please provide report of Geotechnical and Topographical survey.
It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide the topographical survey and report in accordance with the scope of work
60 Will client provide any laydown area? If yes then please provide the details Yes, a laydown area will be available (TBD)
Please confirm the warranty period applicable for this project.
Warranty for installation of transformer protaction and transformer protection foundations are required
62 Please mention if there is any office requirement by the Employer. Not Required
Will Client provide power and water for execution of work, free of charges?
No, in accordance with the scope of work this is the contractor's responsibility
Reference to Solicitation W519TC25RA004, Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee is 20% of the bid price. Please confirm.
In accordance with RFP Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee must be 20% or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less of your Proposal amount.
Where will the disposal site for suitable materials and debris be located?
In accordance with the scope of work, It is the contractor’s responsibility to dispose of all materials outside the MNG area
Are the transformers located in the same locations or different locations
The transformers are located within the range. Please refer to the Industry Day presentation for coordinates
67 Is the channel size sufficient to divert the water Yes
Please provide the exact measurements of the Road and water mitigation works. Please refrence attached site layout documents
Regarding Road Reconstruction there is no levels drawings for roads or the surrounded area; without these levels the backfilling quantities can’t be estimated.
Please attach drawings. Drawings are not Available, please reference Industry Day Presentation for coordinates
Please clarify the road reconstruction will be by total length of roads or only the marked 3 circles in page (7 of 31) in attachment 0009
Please reference attached site layout documents
Lengths and sections of requested Ditch to be cleared of debris and regraded for negative slope not mentioned. Please reference attached site layout documents
Mentioned in attachment-0003 QASP “ 2.5 Range Operations (Targeting Systems, Generator/Electrical System); Systems tested, verified operational per manufacturer’s requirements.
Any failures: remediation plan submitted and approved prior to fix” and not mentioned in SOW please clarify.
If road or storm water ditch failure exists that was not mentioned in the SOW or the site layout drawings, a plan is to be submitted for a potential change order to also repair the noted failure.
THE QUESTION AND ANSWER PORTION OF THIS SOLICITATION IS NOW CLOSED. THIS WILL BE THE LAST UPDATED TO THIS DOCUMENT
SOW Section 2.4.1 – Transformer Protection / 6 Transformers;
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