Amendment_0008,_W911S2-17-R-0008.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment 0008 is to update section J and post Attachment 1 - Seed Project PW SOW EE-20008-5J, Seed Task Order Drum_REV02. The changes to section J are highlighted in yellow .

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 24

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Jun-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911S2-17-R-0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Feb-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02-Jun-2017

CODE

MICC CENTER - FORT BRAGG

MICC - FORT BRAGG

2175 REILLY ROAD STOP A

FORT BRAGG NC 28310-5000

W91247 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911S2-17-R-0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

List of Documents, Exhibits and Attachments and Other Attachments

Exhibit A – Reserved Exhibit B – Price Proposal Workbook Exhibit C – Fort Drum's SOP for Electrical Outages Exhibit D01 – CDRLs 1-4 Exhibit D02 – CDRLs 5-10 Exhibit D03 – CDRLs 11-15 Exhibit D04 – CDRLs 16-19 Exhibit D05 – CDRLs 20-23 Exhibit D06 – CDRLs 24-27 Exhibit D07 – CDRLs 28-31 Exhibit D08 – CDRLs 32-36 Exhibit D09 – CDRLs 37-40 Exhibit D10 – CDRLs 41-44 Exhibit D11 – CDRLs 45-48 Exhibit D12 – CDRLs 49-50 Exhibit E – Application and Certificate for Payment Exhibit F – ENG Form 4025 Exhibit G – Biological Opinion Exhibit H – DD Form 1354

SEED Project Documents and Questions and Answers

Attachment 1 - Seed Project PW SOW EE-20008-5J Attachment 2 – Questions and Answers Attachment 3 – Site Visit Roster W911S2-17-R-0002 06 Mar 17 Attachment 4 – W911S2-17-R-0002 MATOC Site Visit Sign In Sheet 21 March 2017 Appendix 3v1 - 2016-12-20_3_Int_Munns_100_percent_-_CIVIL Appendix 3v1 - 2016-12-20_3_Int_Munns_100_percent_-_COVER Appendix 3v1 - 2016-12-20_3_Int_Munns_100_percent_-_ELEC Appendix 3v2 - 2016-12-20__3_Int._Munns_Corner_SPECS_100_percent Appendix 3v3 - 2016-11-23__3_Int._NARRATIVE_100_percent Appendix 3v4 - 2016-12-20__3_Int._Munns_Corner_SPECS_REGISTER_100_percent Appendix 3v5 - 2016-12-20__3_Int._Munns_Corner_SWPPP_100_percent Appendix 3v6 - 2016-12-20_3_Int._GEO-TECH_-_SIGNED_-_2 Appendix 3v7 - EE-00026-0J Concept Plan Set Appendix 3v8 - PEWS 001 - General Requirements Appendix 3v8 - PEWS 002 - Clearing and Grubbing Appendix 3v8 - PEWS 015 - As-Built Record Drawings

ATTACHMENT 2 - Q&A

Attachment 2 – Questions and Answers

Question Number

Reference Question Response

1 RFP

I see notations of the SWPPP but do not see where the report is could you point out where the report is

The SWPPP for the seed project is included as Appendix 3v5.

Seed

Project

Are there any hazardous materials in the soils or existing materials that need removal for this specific seed project?

There are no known hazardous materials in the soil that the contractor will encounter during construction of the Seed Project

Seed

Project

Does this specific seed project require:

- Mining Permit ?

- Spill Control Plan ?

- Waste Profiles ?

- NYS-DEC-SPDES Permit Plan ?

- Excavation Permit via WEPS ? Is this the same as a dig permit?

- Mining Permit - No

- Spill Control Plan – No

- Waste Profiles - No

- NYS-DEC-SPDES Permit Plan – No. Work will be completed under the general permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities (see SWPPP provided at Appendix 3v5)

- Excavation Permit via WEPS – Yes Is this the same as a dig permit – Yes

Seed

Project Does this seed project require an endangered/threatened species permit

No

Seed

Project

Are there any large trees which will need removal before work begins in the grubbing stage? Concerned about endangered species.

Section 01-78-23

Trees 3-inch DBH or greater within the footprint of the project (i.e., grading limits) will be felled by the government. The contractor will be responsible for removing the felled trees as well as all grubbing operations.

With regard to the statement about endangered species, please see answer to question 4

Seed

Project

Is a training video required for this seed project? If so- what portions of this project will require a training video?

Construction work will not be completed within the fence line of the Wheeler-Sack Army

Airfield (WSAAF); therefore, the training video is not required for the Seed Project

7 Section L

Reference RFP page 91, paragraph 4.c indicates that a complete unpriced line item breakdown of the tasks required utilizing WINEST, or equivalent…” is to be included in Volume II. The page limitation for Volume II is 30 pages and WINEST is not specifically listed in Section L, L.3.B.(1) and (2). Is the unpriced WINEST excluded from this page count?

The unpriced line item break down of tasks utilizing WINEST or equivalent is included in the page count. The page limit has been revised to read “not to exceed 40”

8 Section L

Reference RFP page 91, paragraph 4.a indicates that a progress schedule is to be included in Volume II. The page limitation for Volume II is 30 pages and progress schedule is not specifically listed in Section L, L.3.B.(1) and (2). Is the progress schedule excluded from this page count?

The project schedule is included in the page count per Section L.3.B(1). Page limit has been revised to read “not to exceed 40”

9 Section L

Different versions of MS-Word can change text and graphics placement and potentially add pages to the document by pushing lines to the next page. Therefore, can we provide a pdf version of the document as well as a Word version to ensure that the document is not changed due to variations in different Word versions?

See Amendement 0004, Section L.3.B(4)

10 Section L

Reference RFP page 90, Factor 1 – Technical Capability, Subfactor 1, 2nd paragraph states “Offerors shall provide a list of qualifications and/or teaming arrangements that demonstrates the offeror has the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the proposed efforts, i.e.

construction, renovation and design-build type work.”. The 3rd paragraph states that “The management plan shall include an organizational chart outlining project management, design/build capability, construction, safety and quality control.”

The Section C Statement of Work discusses structural design in paragraph 1.2.8. The SOW makes no mention of any other design requirement for this IDIQ. Is design-build a requirement of the SOW and if so what design disciplines will be required?

Design-build is a requirement of the contract statement of work. Future scopes of work for projects that may be contemplated over the entire 60-mounth performance period of the contract which may or may not require engineering services cannot be predicted. All engineering disciplines, to some level can be expected over the 60-month ordering period

RFP,

PWS

Reference RFP page 8, Statement of Work

1.3.1.1 and 1.3.1.2, the listed experience for the Contract Manager in both of the referenced paragraphs includes “supervising and designing multiple engineering and facility repair or maintenance projects…”.

As design may only be a minor component of this IDIQ is past actual design experience for the Contract Manager appropriate?

Section C, SOW paragraphs 1.3.1.1. and 1.3.1.2 has been revised to add the following experience

“… managing multiple construction projects that include engineering design prior to construction (i.e. design-build projects)

RFP,

PWS

Reference RFP page 50, Additional Contract Requirements, paragraph 32 sub-paragraph 1 under Post Award Procedures. This paragraph states “The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all construction plans and other non-construction services furnished by the Contractor for any order under this contract.”

Please confirm that task order design will be one of the possible task order components and advise what design disciplines will be required for this IDIQ.

IAW paragraph H.32.1. of the Post Award

Procedures, the contractor will not be responsible for retaining engineering service to revise errors or deficiencies in government furnished construction plans and specifications, unless specifically required in the statement of work for the individual task order. This is applicable to both the Seed Project as well as future task orders where the government furnishes 100% construction plans.

See response to question 10

13 RFP/PWS

The RFP documents contain Exhibit D documents (DD Form 1423) D01 – D12. To the right of each Data Item Block there is a table with cells “17. Price Group” and “18.

Estimated Total Price”. Section L, Volume III – Price does not indicate the Exhibit D forms with this pricing information is to be provided. Please clarify if this Exhibit D pricing information is required

In accordance with section L, Exhibit D forms are not required to be submitted with the pricing information

14 RFP/PWS

Solicitation p50 of 97, under the Ordering Procedures notes we will use WINEST or equivalent. E4clicks is a similar estimating software, which uses RS Means data for pricing. Is it acceptable to use e4clicks?

Yes. E4clicks is acceptable

15 RFP/PWS

If e4clicks is acceptable, instead of the WINEST format line item proposal (Ordering Procedures 31.e.v.ii), can we submit the line item proposal as in a pdf file format? Or excel?

See response to question 14.

Per section L.3.B(4) PDF or Microsoft Excel file formats are acceptable

16 RFP/PWS

Solicitation p19 of 97, 4.2.3 notes the estimating software shall be compatible with RS Means estimating databases. Are we required to use specific cost databases, i.e.

RS Means Facilities Construction Costs Data? Or are we required to use multiple databases?

If an equivalent software is used in lieu of WINEST the software SHALL be compatible with RS means estimating databases and be able to produce similar line item breakouts

It is the contractors responsibility to utilize the appropriate database or databases from RS Means to provide a fully developed price proposal

17 General

Regarding the RS Means cost databases, are we allowed to adjust the pricing & descriptions to match local conditions?

Yes

18 General

Regarding the RS Means cost databases, are we to use the “bare cost” column or “OH&P” column pricing? OH&P column is identified by RS Means as the OH&P of the installing contractor, i.e. the electrical subcontractor not the prime contractor.

This is a firm fixed price action. Which column is used, either bare cost or OH&P is to be determined independently by each Offeror

19 General

Regarding the RS Means cost databases, are we to apply the City Cost Index for Watertown?

Please refer to the response to question 18

Seed

Project

Sheet CG501, Detail #5, Infiltration Trench Section, shows a trench depth of 4’. It also list a 4’ thick pea gravel layer and a 3’ min thickness sand filter. Is this a typo? Should the drawing state inches instead of feet?

See revised sheet CG501, Detail 5 Infiltration Trench Section

Seed

Project

Sheet CD101 of the drawings show trees that need to be removed. PEWS 002 Clearing & Grubbing indicates we cannot cut trees of this size between April 15th and Oct 15th. If awarded during these months, are we to assume that we will have to begin work after Oct 15th and be required to work through the winter season? Or will the Government entertain a notice to proceed in the following spring?

See response to question 5

Seed

Project

Sheet CS501, Detail #2, Roadway Signage w/ Breakaway Support, states to use 1/8” thick Galv. Steel reflective sign panel. It also tells us to follow NYSDOT Standard Specifications Section 645 which does not list galv. sign panels. Please clarify.

See revised sheet CS501

Seed

Project

Sheet CS101 of the drawings, if traveling southeast leaving FOB Shank Road in the left lane, there is a left turn only arrow. Just after the arrow, it shows a line. Is this an 18” white stop line and is there any stop or yield signs to be installed associated with this line?

See revised sheet CS101

Project

Seed Project Proposal. RS Means formats the line items in CSI divisions of work.

These divisions of work do not correspond to the major work categories listed on page 91 of 97, under sub-factor 2 – Seed Project Proposal, item 4.c. Please clarify if the proposal can be organized in CSI divisions as organized by RS Means databases.

Under the location field of the WinEst Line Items, establish the Pricing Categories as specified in the RTOP. Under the Filters table, set the filter to “Division – Details – 4 Level”

This will organize the WinEst proposal with CSI divisions of work under each of the categories.

For the seed project only, organization by CSI divisions for RS Means data bases is acceptable

25 Section L

I will be hand delivering the referenced proposal on 3 April. Are there any special procedures necessary for me to enter the base, and can you provide a map or directions to Bldg. 2?

See Amendment 0004, Section L.2(B)

26 Section L

Just want to verify this, the spec he refers to has the phrase "Walk In" which I interpreted as meaning hand delivered, apparently this is not the case, you are accepting by mail only?

See response to Question 25

27 Section L

Any directions you could give me, as far as location of pass office, which gate to enter and the location of Bldg.

2-1105/C would be appreciated, never been there so will need some help finding my way around. Also let me know if you need any personnel info such as drivers license, ss#, etc beforehand or if I can just show up and pick up a pass on Monday AM.

See response to question 25

Seed

Project

Attachment 1 – Seed Project SOW, p5 of 6, paragraph 2.11 Parking Lot Construction is identified as an “add alternate” to the base price. Exhibit B – Price Proposal Worksheet does not make an allowance to include additive alternate prices. Please clarify where we are to include the pricing for the parking lot construction.

The parking lot construction is included in the base contract work. It is no longer an “add alternate”. See revised Attachment 1 – Seed

Project PW SOW

Project

Upon reviewing the Appendix 1, Civil Construction Drawings, please refer to page EL101. Note there is a count of (8) PL2, (2) PL3, and (3) PL4. Now please refer to the Schedule on page EL103, "A"=PL2 on sheet EL101 matches with 8 fixtures, however, "B" = PL3 and "C" = PL2 do not correspond with sheet EL101. There is a quantity of 4 of mark "C" and 1 of mark "B".

Referring to page EL103 the difference is in the West bound approach on Munns Corner at the proposed stop sign. The sidewalk lighting on page EL103 is marked as "C" which equals PL4, however, on page EL101 it is supposed to be a PL3.

Please advise on whether it is a PL3 or PL4.

See Amendment 0004, revised sheets EL101 and EL103

30 Section L

Section L, page 87, paragraph L.2,C.(1) provides 3 methods of proposal delivery and respective addresses. One option is “Walk- In” which we assume to be hand delivered.

There is not information in the RFP as to how we obtain a one day pass clearance to hand deliver the proposal. Please provide the procedure to obtain a one day pass to hand deliver the proposal.

See response to Question 25

31 General

Prior to amendment 0001 we submitted several questions to the previous points of contact listed in the RFP, Mrs. Heather Clifton and SFC Casey Gordon. With amendment 0001 there are 2 new points of contact, do we need to resubmit the previous questions to the new points of contact?

The questions were forwarded to the new points of contact and are addressed in amendment 0004

Seed

Project

The existing power feed to the existing traffic light controller at the corner of Munns corners road and hangar access drive appears to be an extension cord from an outlet on the corner of P-20472 to the street light controller. Is this correct?

That is correct. The permanent power feed was damaged during construction of another project.

The current electrical feed is temporary and will not be repaired prior to construction of the Seed

Project

Project

Drawing EL101 sheet note 1 alludes to intercepting the existing EMG power circuit for new lighting distribution to feed the new pole mounted NEMA 4X enclosure containing the lighting panelboard, lighting contactor and photoelectric cell. If the answer to #1 above is yes, what is the intended power source to feed the new street lighting controller and subsequent street lighting circuits and where is the power source located? What is the minimum circuit ampacity, minimum wire size and phase requirement (three phase or single phase) to be provided to the NEMA 4X enclosure lighting panelboard?

See revised sheet EL 101. Power for the new roadway lighting and parking lot lighting shall be obtained from an existing electrical handhole containing an existing 277/480 volt, 3 phase street lighting circuit. The handhole is located near the intersection of Munns Corners Road and Fob Shank Road

Seed

Project

See drawings EL101 note 1. The note calls for mounting the NEMA 4X enclosure to the light pole. This will put the controller in close proximity to the road and vulnerable to traffic mishaps. This will also add weight and stress to a pole that is only designed to support the weight of the fixture with respect to wind loading. Should this NEMA 4X controller be supported by an independent support structure and be located away from the roadway?

NEMA 4X enclosure and associated equipment not required

Amendment 0004 revised sheet EL101, see sheet EL101. Circuiting has been revised for 277/480 volt, 3 phase street lighting circuit

Seed

Project

See drawings EL101, EL102, Specification section 26 05 00.00 40. Lighting fixture schedules indicate voltage for street lighting and parking lot lighting to be 240-volt.

Specification section 26 05 00.00 40 2.1.7 Lamps and Lighting fixtures calls for 277-volt operation.

What is the desired voltage for the street lighting and parking lot lighting? This will also affect voltage requirements for the lighting panelboard, contactor, photocell and possibly a step-down transformer.

See revised sheets EL101 and EL102. The Lighting Fixture Schedule now calls for universal (120-277 volt) drivers for light fixtures. Service will be obtained from an existing 277/480 volt, 3 phase street lighting circuit which will be extended. Voltage serving an individual fixture shall be shall be 277 volts tapped from the street lighting circuit

Project

See drawings EL101, EL102, EL103 & EL104. EL101 & EL102 indicate fixture types for street lighting and parking lot lighting. EL103 & EL104 provide photometric data for the street lighting and parking lot lighting. What has not been indicated is the pole construction, pole height or fixture arm requirements for either the street lighting or the pole lighting.

What is the basis of design for the street lighting to include pole construction, pole height, pole arm length and wind loading?

What is the basis of design for the parking lot lighting to included pole construction, pole height, pole arm length and wind loading?

See response to question 29

Seed

Project

See drawing EP501 detail 6. The light pole base shown in detail 6 illustrates a 24” diameter concrete pole base with 48” below grade and 36” above grade. It would be reasonable that something close to this detail would be used for parking lot lighting.

Among our concerns is street lighting pole bases are typically 1”-6” above finished grade.

Is detail 6 as shown on EP501 to be used for all lighting?

See revised sheet EP501, Detail 1

Project

See EL101 lighting fixture schedule notes, EL102 lighting fixture schedule notes & section 26 05 00.00 40 2.1.7. The lighting fixture notes indicate that “Approval submittals for manufacturers not listed must be submitted to the engineer 14 days prior to bid date for review. Manufacturers not listed will not be accepted unless approved by addendum.” Section 26 05 00.00 40 2.1.7 indicates “Manufacturers and catalog numbers shown are indicative of the general type desired and are not intended to restrict the selection to fixtures of any particular manufacturer. Fixtures with the same salient features and equivalent light distribution and brightness characteristics, of equal finish and quality, are acceptable.”

What are we to follow, the note on the lighting fixture schedule which requires an or equal submission 14 days prior to the bid or the specifications which allow for fixtures that are equivalent as per specification language?

Follow the specifications which allow for fixtures that are equivalent as per the specification language

39 RFP/PWS

Will the government accept data in an Excel spreadsheet format as opposed to the WINEST format referred to in the contract documents?

Yes. The Offeror shall provide their proposal in accordance with WINEST or equivalent software using RS Means database(s). Exporting of the estimating software to an excel spreadsheet is acceptable

40 Section L Are teaming agreements required to be submitted with the proposal? If so, what section?

Section L of the RFP has been revised. Teaming arrangements are to be submitted with the proposal in Volume I, (A) (2), TAB E

41 Section L

Can key subcontractors be used to support/supplement offeror’s experience and qualification requirements as identified under Factor 1 Technical Capability/Management approach?

See Amendment 0004, Section L.4 (A)(2)TAB E

42 RFP/PWS

The solicitation states offeror should utilize WINEST, or equivalent – what does the government consider an equivalent to

WINEST?

IAW section, SOW paragraph C.4.2.3, The equivalent software SHALL be compatible with RS means estimating databases and be able to produce similar line item breakouts

43 RFP/PWS

Who does the government consider key management personnel as required within Factor 1, Technical Capability?

Key personnel are identified in SOW paragraph C.1.3 of the RFP

44 General Do we need to provide a copy of our 8(a) SBA acceptance letter? If so, what section?

A copy of the 8(a) SBA acceptance letter is not required with the submission of the proposal.

However, in accordance with L.4(A)(2) the Offeror is required to complete Section K indicating it is 8(a) certified

45 Section L Can Volume I and Volume II be saved to the CD in pdf?

See response to question 9

46 Section L What WORD and Excel version must be used for information to be saved on the CD for Vol II and III?

See Amendment 0004, Section L.3.B(4)

47 Section L Is the Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) Mitigation Plan going to be required?

See Section L.4 (A), Tab D

48 Section L Can Factor 1 Technical be setup for two-side printing?

See Section L.3, Proposal format. Each side of the page still counts toward the page limit

49 RFP/PWS

What does the government mean by “Seed Project Price Proposal Discounted?”

The “Seed Project Price Proposal Discounted?”

means that the Seed Project included in the

Solicitation is a real project; therefore Offerors are provided the opportunity to propose Seed

Project Pricing that is discounted from the MAIDIQ CAP Rates proposed for the overall contract award and that the lowest priced offeror will be awarded the Seed Project immediately upon award

50 Section L How detailed is the government looking for the Glossary of Abbreviation and Acronyms to be in each Volume?

The glossary and abbreviation and acronyms needs to be detailed enough to cover the abbreviation and acronyms used in each volume of the Offerors proposal

51 Section L

Is letter of commitments required for A&E Firms or other subcontractors that are not teaming partners?

If so, what section?

Will they be considered part of the page count if required?

Letters of commitment are only required for teaming agreements

Section L of the RFP has been revised. Teaming arrangement are to be submitted with the proposal in Volume I, (A)(2), TAB E

A list of subcontractors is required to be submitted in Volume II, Tab C, Factor 1 – Technical Capability, Sub-factor 2 – Seed

Project, subpart (4)(b)

The list of subcontractors does count toward the page count

52 Section L

Under Sub-factor 2 – Seed Project Proposal is the non-pricing breakout of tasks considered part of the 30-page limitation for Vol II?

See response to Question 7

53 Section L Are the MAIDIQ CAP rates shown in Section B the only rates that is needed to be submitted as part of Vol III?

See Section L.4.C(a) – The MAIDIQ CAP rates are shown in Section B

54 RFP/PWS

during the site visit, a number of contractors (to include myself) requested that the sign in sheet (listing all attendees - possible GCsand sub-contractors) be made available. MICC Fort Drum employee, Mr. Daniel Rowley said that he would forward the request to Ms Heather Clifton for action and that your office would be the point of contact regarding release of the list. I have monitored FED BIZ OPS for an amendment detailing the list but have not seen it. Has the list been released? If not, is there an estimated time frame to expect the list or is the intent not to release?

See Section J, Attachments 3 and 4

55 General

My company is an 8(a) Small Business in the SBA Region II geographic area. I plan to pursue this proposal as with my Mentor either in a Mentor Protege Joint Venture or teaming arrangement. We are not seeing in the solicitation where participation with a MP Joint Venture is addressed. Please clarify any specific requirements are needed in for an Mentor Protege response, if any.

Any Mentor protégé arrangement or Joint Venture will need to be arranged through SBA.

They are the specialist in those arrangements

56 Section L Is an Excel sheet acceptable in lieu of WINEST for proposal purposes?

See the response to question 39

57 Section L We respectfully request an extension of time for sending in RFI requests. Seven days would be sufficient if possible.

Per Amendment 0003, the time period for the submission of questions was extended to 23 March 2017 at 1:00 PM, ET

Project

Drawing sheet CG501, Detail 5, Infiltration Trench Section, identifies an observation well to be install. At what spacing should the wells be installed, i.e. every 20’, every 50’?

See revised sheet CG501

Seed

Project

The light fixture schedules shown on EL101 and EL102 do not match the schedules on EL103 and EL104. Which schedules should we refer to?

See Amendment 0004, sheet EL101

Seed

Project

Please confirm that there is no 15kv work as depicted on sheet EP501, Details 1, 2, and 3.

See Amendment 0004, sheet EP501

Project

Where do we intercept the existing EMG power for the new lighting distribution as directed on EL101, Note 1?

See response to question 33

62 General

Please clarify when the seed project will actually start.

Does the Proposer need to add escalation for asphalt and stone prices?

The seed project start date will be determined in accordance with FAR Clause 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work

Please refer to the response to question 19; It is the contractor’s business decision to apply escalation for asphalt and stone prices to their proposal

63 Section L Is the Proposer required to include the G&A in the estimate?

In accordance with Section L.4(C), Tab C, subpart (a), the line item breakdown must show G&A

Seed

Project

Shoulder backup of new pavement is not shown in the solicitation documents. Should this be included?

Shoulder backup is not required for the new pavement cross section

Seed

Project

Detail 5 of reference drawing EP501 depicts a 4” galvanized iron bollard. Fort Drum standards typically require an 8” sch. 40 steel pipe; non-galvanized 10’ bollard with a yellow PVC bollard cover. Please clarify.

See revised sheet EP501

Seed

Project

Specification section 31 00 00, 2.1 Requirements for Offsite Soils calls for extensive hydrocarbon testing for offsite soils brought in for use as backfill. This requirement seems excessive when compared to previous projects completed in this area. Please omit Paragraph 2.1 if offsite soil has already proven to be acceptable in past projects.

Hydrocarbon testing of soils imported from approved sources (i.e., a NYS licensed borrow pit) will not require testing

Seed

Project

Specification section 33 71 01, 2.2 Poles designates that “Poles shall be of lengths to match existing and as indicated. Poles shall be Class II.” Detail 6 of reference drawing EP501 further indicates that the pole shall be a “Lighting Standard”. Please confirm that poles shall follow the Fort Drum Utility Standards – a 40 foot round tapered aluminum pole with a mounting arm as described in the Utility Standards.

Refer to updated Sheet EL101 for revised Lighting Fixture Schedule. Schedule includes information on pole and accessories

68 General

Statement of Work paragraph 2.9 Demolition instructs the contractor to perform a “complete demolition of existing traffic signal”, however not all of the traffic signal features have been located as indicated in paragraph 2.9. Can the government provide any direction as to the sizing of the traffic signal bases?

The traffic signal pole foundations are 4-ft diameter 4500 psi reinforced concrete. The pole foundations were installed to a depth of 14 to 16 feet below grade. Crosswalk signal pole foundations are 2-ft diameter 4500 psi reinforced concrete installed to a depth of 5 to 6 feet below grade

Seed

Project

Detail 2 of reference drawing CS501 depicts roadway signage with a concrete footing.

Fort Drum Utility Standards dictates a foundation that varies from this detail. Please confirm which direction we are to follow.

Provide sinage as specified in Detail 2 of sheet

CS501

70 General

Can we have second site visit? As per original Solicitation, NJ contractor were not qualified to bid this project and Site visit was schedule on March 7, 2017. We just see amendment 1 dated March 8, 2017. We are from NJ ( 8a certified contractor) and per amendment 1. We are qualified to bid above ref. solicitation project. So please can you arrange second site visit so, we can attend?

See Amendment 0003, a second site visit was held on 21 March 2017

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The light fixture schedules on EL101 and EL102 do not match the schedules on EL103 and EL104. Please confirm which schedules are correct.

See Amendment 0004, updated sheets EL101, EL102, EL103

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Project Please confirm there is no 15KV work as depicted on sheet EP501, Details 1, 2 and 3

No 15 kv work is required

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CD101 – Existing Conditions and Demolition Plan, is calling for tree removal on the South side of Munns Corners Road.

Per drawing GI002, Indiana / Northern Long Eared Bat Precautionary Note #1, no trees greater than 3” diameter breast height may be cut from April 16 through October 15th.

Will the trees marked for removal be felled prior to the April 16th deadline?

See response to question 5

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CD101 has a note “Remove Gravel Entrance”, Northwest of the Munns Corners / FOB Shank Intersection. The note arrow is pointing at a sign, please clarify.

See revised sheet CD101

75 Section L

Section 1.3 on page 8 states: “The Contractor’s staff shall meet/exceed the position requirements as stated in the SOW and shall be designated in writing 10 business days prior to contract performance (listing name, address, and cell phone numbers, home telephone number and email address) to the Contracting Officer.” Page 90 states: “In addition to the chart the offerors shall also identify key management personnel their job titles, specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.”

Are bidders required to include names of PLANNED personnel in our proposals, or may we list the minimum requirements and provide the names of ACTUAL personnel to be used prior to contract performance?

See Amendment 0004. The planned names of the personnel are not required. In accordance with Section L.4(B)(3)(a) “the offerors shall also identify key management personnel job titles and identify their specific duties and responsibilities”

In accordance with Section C SOW paragraph 1.3, the names of the actual key personnel are required to be submitted after award

76 RFP/PWS

Section 42 on page 55 states: “An experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), responsible to the Contractor shall be delegated to implement the on-site elements of the SSHP.”

Are bidders allowed to delegate the SSHO responsibilities to one of the key personnel positions? Or does the SSHO need to be a separate position?

See Amendment 0004, Section H, paragraph 42(c)

77 RFP/PWS

The fixture catalog numbers specified for Types PL2 and PL3 on EL101 do not appear to be correct.

PL1: The specified catalog number is for a 4000k led color but the note on the fixture schedule calls for 3000k led color. We’ll need to know which LED color is desired.

There is no ies file if the 3000k led color is desired.

PL2: The specified catalog number GPLM is not available in the 101 watt version. You have to go down to the GPLS series *The specified 90W98LED3K wattage / lumen package is not a valid combination. I believe the correct catalog number should be 90W49LED3K which is 101 watts and 7,147 lumens at 4000k led color.

*There is no ies file for the specified 3,000k led color so we can only compare the photometrics on a 4000k led color basis.

PL3: The specified 180W49LED3K wattage / lumen package is not a valid combination.

I believe the correct catalog number should be 180W98LED3K which is 199 watts and 14,512 lumens at 4000k led color.

There is no ies file for the specified 3,000k led color so we can only compare the photometrics on a 4000k led color basis.

PL4: There is no ies file for the specified 3,000k led color so we can only compare the photometrics on a 4000k led color basis.

Poles – There was no pole specification provided for any of the fixture types PL1, PL2, PL3, or PL4.

The fixtures specified do not match the roadway or parking lot fixture Ft. Drum has standardized on over the past 5-6 years.

See Amendment 0004, sheet EL101

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Detail 8/CS501, Note 2, states to locate control joints as shown on plan. Adjust tight areas to equal spacing. No control joints are indicated on the plan. Please provide control joint spacing for the 8’-0” wide sidewalks.

See Amendment 0004, sheet CS501

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Drawing CS102 calls out 6” wide crosswalk striping. Detail 6/CS501 is showing 12” wide striping. Please clarify.

CS102 calls out “6’ wide crosswalk striping which does coincide with Detail #6 on CS501

Project

In relationship with Statement of Work (SOW) Paragraph 2.11, Parking Lot Construction, should the value for the parking lot be the “L-Work (New Construction) Dollars as indicated on the Seed Project Pricing work sheet and all remaining work, reference Drawing CS-101 would be “K-Work”?

Yes. See revised Attachment 1 – Seed Project

PW SOW

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Statement of Work (SOW) Paragraph 2.11, Parking Lot Construction states that all work and costs associated with the construction of the parking lot shall be an add alternate to the base contract requirement. Please provide the location of where the parking lot scope ends.

See response to Question 28

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Detail 4/CS502 indicates a typical pavement transition detail. This shows each layer of asphalt (base, binder and top) to be transitioned between the new and old pavement. Fort Drum Standards only requires the top coat to be milled. Please clarify which detail we are to use for this transition? Do we follow detail 4/CS502 as indicated on the BES/CHA drawings or are we to follow the standard Fort Drum Transition detail?

Follow detail 4/CS502.The statement “Fort Drum standards only requires the top coat to be milled” is not accurate

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Detail 7/CS501 indicates handicap pavement markings and signs. Please clarify the number of "Van Accessible" signs? One parking space in this detail shows "Reserved Parking" sign and indicates typical and in that same detail they show a "Reserved Parking" sign and a "Van Accessible" sign together and indicate as typical. Please clarify?

One (1) van accessible space is required for the lot. One ADA space to have the double sign posted

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The handicap parking area as shown on CS102 shows one hatched area for handicap parking that lines up with the sidewalk that crosses the street and does not indicate a sign for this area. Is a sign required at this hatched handicap parking area?

Provide signage as specified in the drawings.

Pavement stripping cannot always be seen in the winter when snow/ice covers the area

Project

Detail 5/CS-501 calls for a "Cast Iron" detectable Warning Plate by "East Jordon Iron Works or Neenah." On most projects at Fort Drum the yellow plastic "Armor Tile" type products have been used due to weather concerns and meet ADA and state requirements. Please clarify if these yellow plastic type detectable warning surface can be used for this project?

See Amendment 0004 sheet, sheet CS501. Yes, alternate products may be proposed during the shop drawing submittal process

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Detail 5/CG-501 shows an Infiltration Trench detail. This detail shows an inspection port and indicates to install in the center of the trench. Please clarify the spacing of these 6" perforated PVC pipes?

See response to question 58

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The SOW Section 3 Appendix indicates the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been provided. No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been provided. Please provide?

See response to question 1

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Detail 2/CS501 Road Signage with Breakaway Support indicates to provide signs with a concrete footing. Typically sign posts at Fort Drum only require sign posts driven into the ground and not concrete encased for ease of maintenance. Are concrete foundations required for these road signs?

See response to question 69

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Detail 2/CS501 Road Signage with Breakaway Support indicates to provide 1/8" thick galvanized steel reflective sign panel.

Typically signs at Fort Drum are a MUTCD Standard which is .080 Aluminum. Please clarify if .080 Aluminum sign panels are to be used for this project?

See response to Question 22

90 RFP

Reference RFP page 91, paragraph 4.a indicates that a "Project Schedule of the tasks required utilizing MS Project, Primavera or equivalent…” is to be included in Volume II. The page limitation for Volume II is 30 pages and Project Schedule is not specifically listed in Section L, L.3.B.(1) and (2). Is the Project Schedule excluded from this page count?

See response to question 8

91 RFP/PWS

Part 2 Definitions and Acronyms Definitions indicates CSI - construction Specifications Institute as a general acronym. No other mention in the documents on CSI codes.

Are CSI codes required for the line items.

Please clarify if CSI codes are to be used with the line item pricing and/or the scope associated with these CSI codes?

See Amendment 0004 Section H.31(e)(v)(ii)

92 Section L

We plan to add a small business construction company as teaming subcontractor and an Architectural Firm as designer. Would our teaming partners’ qualifications and capabilities will be considered in the evaluation?

See response to question 41

93 Section L Should we include teaming agreement in volume 1, in volume 2 or in volume 3?

Please clarify.

See response to question 40

94 Section L In which Volume should the general bonding letter be included?

See Section L.4(B)(3)(a)

95 Section L Are we correct that the bid bond will be included in Volume 3? Please confirm.

No. See answer to question 94

96 Section L

Paragraph 1.3 .1 of the RFP requires that the contractor shall provide a contract manager within 10 days of award. Paragraphs 1.3.1.1 and 1.3.1.2 list minimum qualification requirements for Contract Manager. Sub-factor 1, line 5 states that offerors shall demonstrate qualifications of key personnel.

How do you want us to demonstrate that the contract manager will meet the requirements of qualifications?

Do we need to name him/her now and provide his/her qualifications?

Do you want to include his/her resume?

Please clarify.

Per the RFP, Section L.4(B)(3)(a), the offerors shall also identify key management personnel their job titles, specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in Volume II, Tab C

See the answer to question 75

97 Section L

The RFP is not clear if the government wants one QC manager for the contract who will oversee all the task orders with the help of inspectors or each Task Order will require a dedicated QC manager to be present on the project site during the performance of that Task Order? Please clarify.

Also, how do you want us to demonstrate that the contract manager will meet the requirements of qualifications?

Do we need to name him/her now and provide his/her qualifications?

Do you want to include his/her resume?

Please clarify.

See Amendment 0004, Section C, SOW paragraph 1.3.2

See the answer to question 96

See the answer to question 75

See the answer to question 96

See the answer to question 75

98 RFP

The RFP is not clear whether the contractor is to provide one SSHO who will cover all the task orders or the government will require an SSHO for each task order during the conduct of the task order? Please clarify.

The SSHO shall be for the overall contract

99 Section L

Since paragraph 1.3 states that the contractor shall designate a contract manager, quality control manager and project superintendent.

Do you want the names and the qualifications of the contract manager in the QCM included in volume 2 proposal?

See the answer to question 75

100 Section L

Since superintendents would be selected for each task order after the task orders are awarded, how does government wants the bidders to demonstrate that these superintendents meet the qualifications listed in the RFP?

See Amendment 0004, Section C, SOW paragraphs 1.3 has been revised to clarify the superintendent requirement

101 RFP

RFP does not specify any format or requirements for past performance or performance rating. Does the government plan to issue an amendment explaining how it will evaluate bidder’s qualifications and experience.

Past performance will be evaluated as part of the determination of responsibility in accordance with FAR Part 9.104

102 RFP

Paragraph 42 of the RFP states that the contractor shall prepare a generic site safety and health plan and this plan shall be capable of being adapted to the sites specified on the individual task orders. It further states that where a specific element is not applicable, the Contractor shall make a negative declaration in the plan to establish that adequate consideration was given to the topic, and a brief justification for its omission shall be given. Since specific element will differ for Task Orders, a generic plan that covers all requirements of Item 9 ,Form A-02of the EM 385-1-1, which includes 54 individual activities, would be unduly combursom. We recommend that the government require this generic plan to only cover those Items which apply to the entire contract and require Item 9 for each Task Order to cover activities in that task order.

Follow the requirements of the RFP as written. – The generic plans are not required until 30-days after contract award. It is not the government’s intent, unless specifically requested in future statements of work, to have project specific plans prepared for each task order

103 RFP

Paragraph 4.2.3 reads,"WINEST (or equivalent*) estimating software, update pricing database annually. *The equivalent software SHALL be compatible with RS means estimating databases and be able to produce similar line item breakouts." Will the government accept RSMeans Cost Works as an equivalent software? Please clarify.

Yes, if it is equivalent

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Drawing CD101 shows a couple of "X" marks and indicates that these trees are to be removed. Is it the government's intent to remove these trees before April 15 per note 1 under Indian Bat notes on GI002? The contractor will not be able to remove these trees if the award date is after April 15 as per the referenced notes.

See the answer to question 21

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Note 4 on ED101 indicates to intercept existing EMG power circuit for new lighting distribution. It appears this circuit is a temporary power cable running across the ground from the current project working that intersection. Is a permanent power circuit available, or will one be available when this project is started? Please clarify the power requirements for the road exterior lighting system.

Please see response to question 33

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Drawing CS102 indicates a 5' wide sidewalk along the parking area. Detail 3/CS501 indicates this 5' sidewalk for the parking area would be 4" deep. Typically the sidewalks along these parking areas and areas with the potential of heavy traffic the sidewalk depth would be 6". Please confirm the concrete depth of the sidewalk that runs along the parking lot.

Sidewalk detail has been modified on CS501 to say 6” deep sidewalk

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Drawing CS102 shows two entrances from the parking area to the roadway. No detail is shown for a transition to the road from the paved entrances. Please clarify if transitions are needed and/or the width/Milling requirements for these entrance locations.

See Amendment 0004, sheet CS501 (Detail #9)

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Drawing CG103 indicates between the roadway and the parking lot to add berms approximately 2-3 foot high. Adding these berms does not seem to be in line with other projects on Fort Drum when it comes to the drainage requirements. Considering the flow of water at the site, would these areas be better off being a retention pond area and not a built up berm? Please review and clarify the stormwater management of the parking area. The currently proposed grading plan in the parking lot will cause ponding in that area.

The Construct berms as shown in Sheet CG103

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Attachment_1-Seed_Project_PW_SOW_EE- 20008-5J_Seed_Task_Order_Drum.pdf on page 6 refers to the SWPPP as included as Appendix 3.5 of the document set.

We have not received this Appendix in the document set we downloaded. Can you please provide the SWPPP plan?

See response to question 1

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Project Will a SWPPP prepared by the contractor be required for this project?

See response to question 1

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Project Will submittals be approved before or after

NTP?

In accordance with Section H, 32. Post Award Procedures, bonds have to be submitted prior to NTP issuance. Submittals will be provided to the Government for approval after the NTP is issued.

Project

The seed project SOW includes a breakdown of government specific milestones. The milestones are in business days, but the project POP is in calendar days. If it takes the full 45 days from NTP for construction to start, that eats-up ~65 calendar days. Is the government aware their milestones list only allocates ~67 business days for the execution of the entire project included closeout?

The Government has determined that the milestones are reasonable. The performance period of the task order is not from the task order award date, rather from the NTP.

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The drawing package includes 6 stages of construction. The SOW only includes 5.

Where is stage 6 accounted for in the milestone list?

Attachment 1 – Seed Project PW SOW, EE- 20008-5J have been revised to remove the milestones for stages 1-5. Milestones should be reflected in the Contractor’s progress schedule.

The Government confirms that there are 6-stages of construction as indicated in the revised Appendix 3v1_-_2016-12- 20_3_Int_Munns_100_percent_- _CIVIL_18_May_2017.

Project Is a schedule required for the parking lot?

A schedule is required per Section L.4(B)(3)(b)(4)(a) of the RFP

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Considering the revised Bid Date of 12 June 2017 and with the SF 1442 indicating that Offers providing less that 180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected, the potential…