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Q.1 What is the time line for the site phots submission?

A.1 Photos are loaded in FBO

Q.2 Clarify “temporary repairs”?

A.2 The term “Temporary repairs” is a naming convention to distinguish this project from potential future projects on the same building.

Q.3 What is the time line of the base removal of the equipment; and how long after the award and before NTP will the work occur?

A.3 The contract awardee will be required to submit Payment and Performance Bonds within 10 days of Award. NTP will be issued when pre-construction submittals (i.e Bonds) are correct and legally binding.

See FAR Clause 52.211-10 Commencement and Prosecution and Completion of Work.

Q.4 Is there any specialized access for approval for the flight line access work?

A.4 Access to the flight line requires escort by NGB personnel.

Q.5 Can the requirement for no Monday and weekend work be amended, the 30 day POP is challenging since the leak location is undetermined?

A.5. The POP is 30 days.

Q.6 What is the Bid Bond requirement – percentage and/or amount?

A.6 The amount of the bonds should comply with FAR 28.101-2 (b)-- Solicitation Provision or Contract Clause. The bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3 million.

Q.7 What is the Power of Attorney for?

A.7 The Power of Attorney gives the Bonding companies signatory the legal ability to act on behalf of the surety.

Q.8 Describe “and/or replace” drip edge and seals?

A.8 – Drip edge may be repaired if not distressed beyond said state and sealed to prevent water intrusion.

Q.9 Clarify “temporary/replace’ drip edge and seals?

A.9 – Refer to Q.8

Q.10 What are the crane access requirements?

A.10 – Define crane verse a high lift. Equipment extending above BLDG 1005 Tower would require contractor to coordinate permit through JIA.

Q.11 Clarify “temporarily/replace equipment infrastructure”?

A.11 – Any equipment attached to the tower that needs to be temporarily removed to complete work will need to be replaced in original location and condition.

Q.12 Will the shop drawings and as builts require engineer stamp?

A.12 – No

Q.13 Clarify the preparation requirements for the wall panel installation?

A.13 – This requirement will not apply to this contract.

Q.14 Clarify the Shop Drawing requirement

A.14 – All drawings to be submitted in PDF and AutoCAD DWG format.

Q.15 What is the duration for Construction permit approval?

A.15 – 180 Days, No exception

Q.16 How long is the ADLS training?

A.16 Approximately 1 hour

Q.17 Will an actual inspection of the roof be facilitated before the bid due date?

A.17 No additional site visit will be granted

Q.18 What supporting data is required for the Base Civil Engineering construction permit review?

A.18 The data will depend on the awardee means and methods used to accomplish the repair. The Permit will be discussed during the Pre-construction submittal

Q.19 Has the Base Asbestos Manager identified any ACM in the project LOD?

A.19 No

Q.20 Is there any lead base paint known to exist in the general areal of work?

A.20 No

Q.21 Due to the inability to access the roof during the Pre-Bid conference, will an extension be executed to facilitate proper inspection of the work area?

A.21 No extension will be granted

Q.22 How does Vortex request the plan and specifications per section 00100. 4.5?

A.22 As stated in paragraph 00100. 4.5 all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov or fbo.gov) system. All information is posted in FBO.

Q.23 What is the duration before plans and specifications are granted for the bid process per section 252.236-7001?

A.23 All available plans and spec can be found in FBO.

Q.24 The materials for the project are for repair and do not have a specific warranty associated with them; what are the warranty requirements for the project?

A.24 See FAR Clause 52.246-21 at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vmfara.htm52.246-21 -- Warranty of Construction.

Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994)

(a) In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this clause, that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

(b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

(c) The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of --

(1) The Contractor’s failure to conform to contract requirements; or

(2) Any defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design furnished.

(d) The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause.

The Contractor’s warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced will run for 1 year from the date of repair or replacement.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage.

(f) If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice, the Government shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy the failure, defect, or damage at the Contractor’s expense.

(g) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall --

(1) Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;

(2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer.

(h) In the event the Contractor’s warranty under paragraph (b) of this clause has expired, the Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor’s, manufacturer’s, or supplier’s warranty.

(i) Unless a defect is caused by the negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor or supplier at any tier, the Contractor shall not be liable for the repair of any defects of material or design furnished by the Government nor for the repair of any damage that results from any defect in Government-furnished material or design.

(j) This warranty shall not limit the Government’s rights under the Inspection and Acceptance clause of this contract with respect to latent defects, gross mistakes, or fraud.

Q.25 Are the identified damaged areas square feet measurement in one connected area or are the numbers a combination of multiple areas?

A.25 Multiple Areas

Q.26 If the leak is determined to be originating from an area or areas not identified by the scope how the change orders will be handled?

A.26 The question is situationally dependent most likely it would most likely be handled by modification.

Q.27 What is the logistic plan to remove, reinstall or relocate non-contractual items such as lighting protection, coax cable, cameras etc. to facilitate the roof repair?

A.27 Areas needing repair do not involve removal or relocation of these systems.