Bidder_Inquiry_FINAL_23_Jan_18_-_ProjNet.pdf

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Project: Aircraft Apron & Airfield Site Improvements Review: W91236-17-R-0001 Solicitation (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 207 inquiries.

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7223235 Construction Management GC100 - Missing?

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Drawing GC100, Sheet 7 of 371 seems to be missing from the documents. Please advise.

On: Nov 17 2017.

Government Response. . Refer to Amendment 0001 On: Nov 29 2017 Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

The period of performance is 670 days. On: Jan 12 2018 Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

Refer to Amendment 0001. On: Jan 12 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7225638 Specifications PLANS VOL. 1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please verify if the zipped Plans Vol. 1 folder is meant to be empty.

On: Nov 20 2017.

Government Response. . Refer to Amendment 0001 On: Nov 29 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7226774 Contracting Section 00 21 00 Solicitation Page 37 & 38 - 5.2.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Paragraph 5.2.2 of the Solicitation provides the recent and relevant evaluation criteria for projects "Similar in Type/ Scope". See Page 37 of the Solicitation (Section 00 21 00). There are nine (9) items under the first heading "1. Site Development and Infrastructure". The second heading "2. Airfield Construction" has two (2) items and the third heading "3. Supporting Facilities" includes four (4) items. The "Similar in Type/ Scope" category outlines a total of fifteen (15) different items.

Paragraph 5.2.2 of the Solicitation provides the recent and relevant criteria for projects "Similar in Complexity". See Page 38 of the Solicitation (Section 00 21 00). There are four (4) items outlined under this section.

There are a total of nineteen (19) different items described under paragraph 5.2.2 that will be used to evaluate the Offerors experience.

Question: We are assuming that all nineteen (19) items be equally weighted by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB)?

Please confirm that is the case. If not, please provide the weighting that will be assigned to each item by the SSEB.

On: Nov 21 2017.

Government Response. . All nineteen (19) elements are equally weighted. On: Nov 29 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7226781 Contracting Section 00 21 00 Solicitation Page 37 -5.2.2 - Item 3b

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Paragraph 5.2.2 of the Solicitation provides the recent and relevant evaluation criteria for projects "Similar in Type/ Scope". See Page 37 of the Solicitation (Section 00 21 00). Item 3b reads as follows "Construction of deep foundations for and erection of a large water tank for a fire protection system, and connection of water tanks to fire protection system."

There are many construction projects with large above-grade storage tanks including distribution piping and pumphouses for systems that are not exclusively for fire protection. These projects are identical in all other elements to the requirements of this contract.

We request that the Government reword Item 3b to delete the specific fire protection component as follows: "Construction of deep foundations for and erection of a large field erected aboveground storage tank for a liquid distribution system and connection of

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Please advise if this will be revised.

On: Nov 21 2017.

Government Response. . No revision is required. According to paragraph 5.2.2 of the Solicitation, "For the purpose of this evaluation, a relevant project consists of site development and infrastructure, airfield construction, and supporting facilities as described below. Proposals that are more "similar in type/scope" to this Solicitation, as defined below, will be evaluated more favorably:" On: Nov 29 2017

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7226806 Specifications Section 01 22 00.00 10 vs. 01 11 00 Bid Form

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section 01 22 00.00 10 includes a breakdown of the specific bid items with a description, numbering, etc.

Section 01 11 00 provides the project bid form which also includes similar bid items with a description and numbering.

These two bid descriptions and the items included, and their numbering do not match. Please advise.

On: Nov 21 2017.

Government Response. . The CLIN Schedule included in the solicitation document "W91236-17-R-

0001_Aircraft_Apron_Airfield_Site_Improvement.pdf" dated 15-Nov-2017 provided in "Section 00 11 00 - SF 1442 and CLIN Schedule" beginning Page 3 of 101 through Page 12 of 101 is the latest/correct version of the CLIN Schedule. On: Dec 11 2017

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7228274 Contracting Solicitation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section 5.4.1, Submission Requirements of the solicitation notes that the Government will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements. Please confirm that a prime offerer may utilize teaming agreements in lieu of joint venturing.

If acceptable, please confirm that it is allowable to submit teaming members projects in the proposal for consideration.

On: Nov 21 2017.

Government Response. . Q1. See paragraph 7.5 TAB E - Contractor Team Arrangements.

Q2. As long as the teaming partner served as the prime contractor on the example project, in accordance with paragraph 5.2.1 Submission Requirements. On: Nov 29 2017

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7228321 Contracting Solicitation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section 5.2.1 of the solicitation, Submission Requirements, notes that the Offeror may submit no greater than three (3) example projects as a prime contractor. Section 5.3.2 of the solicitation, Evaluation Criteria, notes that the government may place greater value on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor.

Please confirm that it is acceptable to submit projects where the Offeror was not a prime.

If acceptable, please confirm if the Offeror is only able to submit their Subcontracted scope for consideration or if they are able to submit the project as a whole (including components that they did not self perform that may or not benefit the proposal, i.e. a Site contractor submits a building project that they performed the earthwork on).

On: Nov 21 2017.

Government Response. . Non-concur:

The solicitation will be amended to delete the sentence, "The Government will place greater value on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor, depending upon overall role and relevancy considerations."

from section 5.3.2. On: Nov 29 2017

Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

See amendment 0004. On: Jan 23 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7228323 Contracting Solicitation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section D of the solicitation, Award to Responsible Offeror, notes that if the prospective contractor is a joint venture that each JV member will be required to submit the required documentation. Please confirm that if a teaming approach is allowed, only the prime offeror will be required to submit the required documentation.

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On: Nov 21 2017.

Government Response. . Q1.Yes, teaming is allowed.

Q2. All teaming members are required to submit the required documentation. On: Nov 29 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7231546 Architectural g-002 g-002

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Volume 3 of the drawings provide a structural foundation plan for an urban assault course station 2 but no architectural, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical sheets. Please provide the balance of the plans for the urban assault course station 2.

On: Nov 27 2017.

Government Response. . The drawings for the Urban Assault Course Station 2 are provided in Volume 2. Due to the type of construction the plans, elevations and details have been located in the S-series structural drawings; no plumbing, mechanical or electrical is required. On: Nov 29 2017

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7231549 Contracting g-002

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please confirm if the Urban Assault Course Station 2 and the Urban Assault Course Station 2 Bleacher Enclosure are intended to be the same structure, both are listed as building 6 in the index of drawings.

On: Nov 27 2017.

Government Response. . Urban Assault Course Station 2 and Urban Assault Course Bleacher Enclosure are separate structures. On: Dec 03 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7231701 Contracting Proposal Requirements

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Paragraph 5.3: Tab C - Factor 2 - Past Performance:

We request to submit CCASS/CPARS Performance Evaluations in lieu of Past Performance Questionnaires.

On: Nov 27 2017.

Government Response. . CCAS/CPARS Performance Evaluations are not a substitution for the Past Performance

Questionnaires referenced in paragraph 5.3.1. On: Dec 03 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7231771 Construction Phasing Proposal Requirements

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Paragraph 7.1.1 Submission Requirements

Supplemental Price Breakdown. Must we provide this price breakdown with the proposal? Or must we provide this price breakdown if deemed necessary, within 3 working days?

Amendment 01; Section 00 21 00 "Instructions, Conditions, & Noticed to Offers"; and Paragraph 7.1.1. all have conflicting information.

On: Nov 27 2017.

Government Response. . Price breakdown will be required if deemed necessary, within 3 working days.

This will be addressed in amendment 0002. On: Dec 03 2017 Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

The Government requests a price breakdown (i.e., labor, equipment, and material) as backup to the total pricing provided in the CLIN Schedule. The price breakdown shall set forth a summary of the total estimate costs by cost element and major subcontractor for the proposal cost of each CLIN separately, including all direct and indirect charges, fee, profit, and overhead of the prime contractor and subcontractors. VOL I AND VOL II of the proposal shall be submitted in PDF Read Only format. VOL III shall be submitted electronically in PDF and Excel format marked "Price Breakdown Information (Insert Offeror Name)". The Excel file shall be readable in Excel 2013. The price breakdown is required to be submitted no later than the due date of the proposal. On: Jan 04 2018

Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

The price breakdown is required to be submitted within three (3) business days of the due date of the proposal. Price breakdown requirements are addressed in Amendment 0003. On: Jan 17 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7231782 Contracting Solicitation

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Under FAR 52.215-20 it states that the Government requests a price breakdown as backup to the total pricing provided in the CLIN schedule.

Please confirm that this is mandatory or if this FAR is only applicable if the government actually requests this breakdown. If mandatory, please consider adding this to the proposal requirements so that it is a clear requirement of all offerors.

On: Nov 27 2017.

Government Response. . Price breakdown will be required within 3 days if deemed necessary.

This will be addressed in amendment 0002. On: Dec 03 2017 Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

The Government requests a price breakdown (i.e., labor, equipment, and material) as backup to the total pricing provided in the CLIN Schedule. The price breakdown shall set forth a summary of the total estimate costs by cost element and major subcontractor for the proposal cost of each CLIN separately, including all direct and indirect charges, fee, profit, and overhead of the prime contractor and subcontractors. VOL I AND VOL II of the proposal shall be submitted in PDF Read Only format. VOL III shall be submitted electronically in PDF and Excel format marked "Price Breakdown Information (Insert Offeror Name)". The Excel file shall be readable in Excel 2013. The price breakdown is required to be submitted no later than the due date of the proposal. On: Jan 04 2018

Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

The price breakdown is required to be submitted within three (3) business days of the due date of the proposal. Price breakdown requirements are addressed in Amendment 0003. On: Jan 17 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7231809 Contracting Solicitation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section 7.1.1.1 states that the supplemental price breakdown is only due if requested and shall be submitted within three working days after the proposal submission due date. This section conflicts with previous section of the RFP that note this is required no later than the due date and time of the offer, please confirm if this information is required, required only if requested, and/or when this informmation is due.

On: Nov 27 2017.

Government Response. . This information, if requested, shall be submitted within three working days after the proposal submission due date.

This will be addressed in amendment 0002. On: Dec 03 2017 Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

The Government requests a price breakdown (i.e., labor, equipment, and material) as backup to the total pricing provided in the CLIN Schedule. The price breakdown shall set forth a summary of the total estimate costs by cost element and major subcontractor for the proposal cost of each CLIN separately, including all direct and indirect charges, fee, profit, and overhead of the prime contractor and subcontractors. VOL I AND VOL II of the proposal shall be submitted in PDF Read Only format. VOL III shall be submitted electronically in PDF and Excel format marked "Price Breakdown Information (Insert Offeror Name)". The Excel file shall be readable in Excel 2013. The price breakdown is required to be submitted no later than the due date of the proposal. On: Jan 04 2018

Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

The price breakdown is required to be submitted within three (3) business days of the due date of the proposal. Price breakdown requirements are addressed in Amendment 0003. On: Jan 17 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7233803 Contracting 01 11 00.00 50

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please confirm if documents can be distributed electronically as long as proper care is taken per section 1.5.

On: Nov 28 2017.

Government Response. . Note that paragraph 1.5 shall be amended. Follow Document Control Procedures provided in the amended paragraph 1.5 for electronic like documents. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7233874 Security 01 11 00.00 50

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section 01 11 00 .00 50 para 1.5 Reference handling contract documents per document control procedures in the SCSP. Please issue the SCSP.

On: Nov 28 2017.

Government Response. . SCSP is not intended for public release; next amendment will revise paragraph 1.5 to clarify contract document handling procedures. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7233905 Contracting 01 35 45.00 10

Please confirm how section 01 35 45.00 10 Chemical Data Quality Control applies to this project. The referenced specification https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont[1/23/2018 3:32:24 PM] includes requirements for a chemical data quality control plan and outlines qualifications for both a chemical quality control officer and a project chemist.

On: Nov 28 2017.

Government Response. . This specification will apply only if chemicals are used or discovered which fall in this category. Requirements for chemical data quality control plan, officer and project chemist only apply if this occurs. On:

Dec 13 2017

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7233913 Contracting 01 45 00.00 50

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please confirm if a mechanical, structural, architectural, and TAB QC personnel are required? The scope of each is extremely limited or not applicable on this project.

On: Nov 28 2017.

Government Response. . Per paragraph 3.4, CQC personnel are required to be on the job site during work on their areas of responsibility. On: Dec 03 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7233930 Contracting 01 50 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please provide a plan that indicates the specific location to which the utility services are to be provided.

Electricity states that it will be provided to the contractor staging area and to the main site under a separate contract. Potable water, natural gas, and sanitary sewer all say they will be provided to the main site.

On: Nov 28 2017.

Government Response. . Anticipated locations for utility services are identified in Vol I Utility Plans. On: Dec 03

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7233933 Contracting 01 50 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please provide the prevailing rates for utilities that the Government intends to charge the Contractor.

On: Nov 28 2017.

Government Response. . Utility rates received from the Installation shall be provided in Amendment 2. On: Dec 15

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7233939 Contracting 01 50 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please confirm if the contractor is required to take and maintain fingerprints for all employees per 3.1.

On: Nov 28 2017.

Government Response. . Per paragraph 3.1, Upon request, the Contractor shall obtain and provide fingerprints of persons employed on the project. On: Dec 03 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7233940 Contracting 01 50 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please confirm where the employee parking area will be in relation to the project site, reference section 3.2 On: Nov 28 2017.

Government Response. . Contractor to coordinate with Contracting Officer Representative "COR" to establish parking areas at the site. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7233948 Contracting 01 50 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section 3.6.4 notes that a supplemental storage area may be provided. Please identify these supplemental areas on the plans.

On: Nov 28 2017.

Government Response. . No supplemental storage area is anticipated. On: Dec 03 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7234699 Specifications 01 11 00.00 50 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont[1/23/2018 3:32:24 PM]

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) The specifications, unlike the drawings are not marked with an FOUO distribution statement on each page within the set. Any page removed from a set could result in a loss/compromise of information. Will the owner reissue the specifications with marked pages to allow for release of individual pages where needed?

On: Nov 29 2017.

Government Response. . Individual specifications are not intended for release. Paragraph 1.5 has been revised and provided in Amendment 2. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7234701 Security 01 11 00.00 50

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) SECTION 01 11 00.00 50, paragraph 1.5. h states the Government will provide all duplicate copies of Government provided information. How is the request for copies to be made?

On: Nov 29 2017.

Government Response. . This paragraph will be revised in Amendment 2; no copies will be made by the

Government during the bidding phase. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7234702 Specifications 01 11 00.00 50

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) No guidance is found regarding electronic distribution of project information via intranet for internal use or internet for sharing with external vendors and subcontractors. Please provide.

On: Nov 29 2017.

Government Response. . This paragraph will be revised in the next amendment providing guidance for electronic distribution. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7234983 Contracting Solicitation, Part D

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please confirm that only the offeror (sole offeror or JV) is required to submit their financials and other information as outline in section D of the solicitation.

A previous response noted that teaming is allowable, but also said that teaming members or teaming Subcontractors of the prime offeror would also have to provide the required documentation. Please confirm that only the prime offeror or prospective contract holder would be required to provide financials and other required data.

On: Nov 29 2017.

Government Response. . If teaming is utilized, financials will be required for members of the teaming agreement.

On: Dec 11 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7234986 Contracting Solicitation, Part D

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please consider waiving the non-rated requirement for providing financials if the offeror is able to demonstrate more than adequate bonding capacity. This is an unusual requirement.

If this requirement cannot be waived, please provide the metric for which the 'proof of financial ability' using assets and liabilities will be evaluated.

On: Nov 29 2017.

Government Response. . Refer to Section E of the solicitation. On: Dec 11 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7235027 Contracting Solicitation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section D, award to responsible offeror requirements of information to be submitted differs from section 00 22 11 section 7.3, required pre-award information. Please confirm what is required.

On: Nov 29 2017.

Government Response. . Please refer to section D. AWARD TO RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR On: Dec 11 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

7237400 Equipment GC101 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont[1/23/2018 3:32:24 PM]

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Sheet GC101 note 6 requires sufficient number of operation vacuum power sweepers and operators on the job site at all times as determined by the COR. Can you specify how many vacuum power sweepers are required? Will the operators need to be present 24 hrs a day or only when construction activity ongoing?

On: Nov 30 2017.

Government Response. . Operators need to be present only during construction activity and/or as required to prevent FOD. GC shall be responsible for determination of sufficient number of sweepers/operators. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7238378 Structural 317, 318, & 325 of

MSE

Walls

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Please verify if the top elevation given for the MSE Wall structures at the North and South indicate the top of wall or the top of coping.

On: Dec 01 2017.

Government Response. . The elevations on Sheets SB111 and SB112 are the top of coping. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7238541 Information Management

SECTION 01 11

00.00 50

Page 2 &

1.5 CONTROL OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

DOCUMENTATION

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) All of the drawings and specifications provided with this solicitation have been posted on the Fed Biz Ops (FBO) website and are available publicly to anyone who has access to FBO. Please confirm that, during the pre-award price proposal stage of this solicitation, it is not necessary to follow the requirements outlined in Specification Part 1, SECTION 01 11 00.00 50 Page 2 7 3,1.5

CONTROL OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION.

On: Dec 01 2017.

Government Response. . This paragraph has been revised and provided in Amendment 2. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7238546 Information Management

SECTION 01 11

00.00 50

Page 2 &

1.5 CONTROL OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

DOCUMENTATION

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Item h. in "1.5 CONTROL OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION," on pages 2 & 3 of SECTION 01 11 00.00 50, states that "All documentation provided by the Government is for official use only (FOUO) and is accountable. It is non-releasable. Duplicate copies may not be made. ..." This suggests that offerors are not allowed to provide copies of the specifications and drawings posted with the RFP to potential subcontractors. This also conflicts with the second paragraph of the same section of the specification, which discusses the handling of copies to subcontractors.

If offerors are required to follow this section of the specification while developing their price proposal, please confirm that it is acceptable to provide potential subcontractors with copies of the drawings and specifications provided with the RFP so that they can develop cost estimates for their scopes of work.

On: Dec 01 2017.

Government Response. . This paragraph has been revised and provided in Amendment 2. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7238802 Contracting 01 45 35

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Spec Section 01 45 35 (Special Inspections), Section 1.2 (General Requirements) references Chapter 17 of ICC IBC for contactor compliance requirements. Section 1.2 also provides: "...The Statement of Special Inspections and Schedule of Special Inspections are included as an attachment to this specification..." Additionally, Section 1.3.11 (Statement of Special Inspections SSI) states:

"...A document developed by the DOR identifying the material, systems, components and work required to have Special Inspections..."

We have not been able to locate the Special Inspection specification attachment referenced under Section 1.2. Additionally, we do not see any DOR documentation (as per 1.3.11), which provides the materials, systems and components, which defines the requirements of the Special Inspections.

Please advise if the Statement of Special Inspections and DOR documentation will be provided as an amendment for guidance or advise otherwise as to further assessing these requirements.

On: Dec 01 2017.

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Government Response. . No Statement of Special Inspections is required; contractor shall perform all inspections indicated in individual specification sections. On: Dec 13 2017

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7240705 General Volume 1 and Volume 3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) In Volume I (5.1) and Volume III (7.1.1), each requires a 1442. Are both required and do they have to have original signatures on both?

On: Dec 04 2017.

Government Response. . Only one SF 1442 is required. On: Dec 11 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7240707 General Pre-Award Survey

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) In Tab C of the Required Pre-Award information they require a signed Offer by letter and SF30 acknowledgements of Amendments. Is the SF 30 required if all amendments are acknowledged on the SF 1442?

On: Dec 04 2017.

Government Response. . Acknowledge all SF 30s On: Dec 11 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7240709 General Instructions to Bidders

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) We are assuming that the required number of originals and copies is as per the RFP and not the SF 1442 that does not agree. Is that correct?

On: Dec 04 2017.

Government Response. . Please refer to section 2.6.2 of the solicitation On: Dec 11 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7240711 General Instructions to Bidders

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) The financial data that needs to be submitted in Volume III TAB C, paragraph 7.3.1, does not seem to conform to what is asked for in Paragraph D, page 24 of the RFP. Which should we follow for proposal purposes?

On: Dec 04 2017.

Government Response. . Please refer to paragraph D. AWARD TO RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR On: Dec 11 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7240713 General Instructions to Bidders

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) In Paragraph 7.1.1.1, Supplemental Price Breakdown, it says "if deemed necessary." However, Amendment 1 seems to say it is deemed necessary, but the language of this paragraph was not changed. We are assuming that it is required. Is that correct?

On: Dec 04 2017.

Government Response. . Correct, supplemental price breakdown is required. On: Dec 15 2017 Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

The price breakdown is required to be submitted within three (3) business days of the due date of the proposal. Price breakdown requirements are addressed in Amendment 0003. On: Jan 17 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7240716 General Instructions to Bidders

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) There are no special instructions for hand carrying a proposal. Could you please provide them (office to be delivered to, entry instructions, etc)?

On: Dec 04 2017.

Government Response. . Please refer to block 7 on the SF 1442 On: Dec 11 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7240718 Contracting Instructions to Bidders

In specification section 01 11 00.00 50 page 2, paragraph 1.5, the section indicates that special handling is required for all the https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont[1/23/2018 3:32:24 PM] contract documents and should have been marked Property of the United States Government and FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY".

However, this documents were released on a public website without the above markings. What is the required handling for these documents?

On: Dec 04 2017.

Government Response. . This paragraph will be revised in the next amendment. All pages of the drawings and the cover sheets of the specifications are marked with the FOUO designation. Documents shall not be broken up without this designation. If the contractor decides to break up a document and distribute any parts, each sheet shall be marked by the contractor with the appropriate FOUO designation and handled accordingly. On: Dec 15 2017

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7241861 Specifications CG148 & CG156

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) In the pre-bid meeting, the USACOE indicated that the DEQ approval letter was included in the documents; we cannot find this letter. Also, please provide the permit conditions to determine if such conditions could monetarily effect construction methods.

Drawing CG148 & CG156 shows a Contractor designed causeway on each side of the bridge. Can this causeway be left in place?

Will other methods of access be considered?

On: Dec 05 2017.

Government Response. . Causeway must be removed; contractor shall comply with all requirements of plans and specifications; any proposed deviations shall be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure proper approvals. On: Dec 20 2017

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7241872 Fire Protection/Life Safety

F-621 33 16 15

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Per specification section 33 16 15 paragraph 2.1.3 the water storage tanks are to be 205,000 gallons each. Per the fire water storage tank schedule on drawing F-621 the water tank is to be 150,000 gallons. Please advise correct size.

On: Dec 05 2017.

Government Response. . The drawings are correct, water storage tanks shall be 150,000 gallons. The specifications will be revised in the next amendment. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7241915 Site 32 32 23

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section 32 32 23 - Segmental Concrete Block Retaining Walls is included in the specification but is not indicated on any drawings.

Please advise if required and the location?

On: Dec 05 2017.

Government Response. . There are no Segmental Concrete Block Retaining Walls in this project. Section 32 32 23 is not required. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7241946 Landscape Architecture 32 92 19

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Specification section 32 92 19 Seeding does not identify the type of seed to use. Please advice.

On: Dec 05 2017.

Government Response. . Specifications refer to VDOT chart; type of seed and/or sod varies depending on time of year. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7241952 Landscape Architecture 32 92 23

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Specification section 32 92 23 Sodding does not identify the type of sod to use. Please advise on type of sod.

On: Dec 05 2017.

Government Response. . Specifications refer to VDOT chart; type of seed and/or sod varies depending on time of year. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7241972 Landscape Architecture CS409 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont[1/23/2018 3:32:24 PM]

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Sheet CS409 shows a manufacture bike shelter with bike racks. Please issue specification section for both items.

On: Dec 05 2017.

Government Response. . Notes on sheet CS409 provide specifications for bike shelter and racks. Contractor shall submit shop drawings for final design approval. On: Dec 13 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7241984 Site CS504

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Site layout drawings and sheet CS504 indicates a requirements for guardrails. Please issue specifications for guard rails.

On: Dec 05 2017.

Government Response. . The guidance provide by AASHTO M 180 and the plan details are sufficient to construct the guardrails. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7243211 Structural SB101, SB105 &S141 31 62 13.20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) The drawings show two different pile sizes. For the elevated taxi way, Vol 1 Part B sheet SB105 shows 24" square piles and an estimated tip elevation is given as -75' on SB101. For the water storage tanks, Vol 2 sheet S-141 shows 14" square piles, but the length is not provided. Please provide the estimated tip length for the water storage tank piles.

On: Dec 06 2017.

Government Response. . Estimated pile length for the water tanks (for bidding purposes) is 70'-0". On: Dec 13

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7243416 Contracting Section 52.228-1 (c)

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Section 52.228-1 (c) of the RFP states "The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $12 million, whichever is less." We typically see a requirement for 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million on most RFPs. Please confirm that $12 million is the correct amount for this project.

On: Dec 06 2017.

Government Response. . The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $12 million, whichever is less. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7244948 Specifications 31 62 13.20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1.2 The Government will determine and list "calculated" tip elevations or driving resistance for each pile from the test pile data.

...Use this list as the basis for ordering the piles... Test piles shall be ten feet longer than the production piles.

Q. Can you please provide "estimated" tip elevations for production piles for the project, for estimating purposes?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Estimated minimum tip elevations for the elevated taxiway are provided on sheet SB101.

On: Dec 13 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245193 Specifications 3.3.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Can you clarify the term 'schedule' in specification section 3.3.1?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Not enough information to respond. What Specification Section is this in reference to.

3.3.1 appears to be a paragraph number not a specification section. On: Dec 27 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245267 Specifications 31 62 13.20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) If the test piles end up driving deeper than estimated, how will the contractor be compensated for this additional work?

On: Dec 07 2017.

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Government Response. . This will need to follow the request for change process. On: Dec 13 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245270 Specifications 31 62 13.20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) How will the Contractor be compensated, if the Contracting Officer changes driving criteria prepared by the Contractor's Geotechnical Consultant that results in additional driving of production piles?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . This will need to follow the request for change process. On: Dec 13 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245272 Specifications 31 62 13.20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) How will changes in the length of production piles from the 'estimated' lengths be handled during the project?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . This will need to follow the request for change process. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245273 Specifications 31 62 13.20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) How will the Contractor be compensated if production piles require splices or build-ups?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Splices or build-ups are not allowed without approval. If approved, this will need to follow the request for change process. On: Dec 13 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245275 Specifications 31 62 13.20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

3.4.3 Static Load Test – Can you confirm that Static Load Tests will not be required on this project?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Static load tests are required for this project. On: Dec 23 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245278 Specifications 31 62 13.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

3.4.4 Tensile Load Test – Can you please confirm that Tensile Load Tests will not be required on this project?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Tensile Load tests are not required. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245280 Specifications 31 62 13.20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

3.4.5 Lateral Load Tests – Can you please confirm that Lateral Load Tests will not be required on this project?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . These tests are not required. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245291 General SB104

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Would the Government consider allowing construction of the reinforced embankment for Wall MSE N during Stage 6?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . It may be possible to construct this embankment during stage 6, provided that the contractor meets the runway closure limitations and associated requirements. On: Dec 13 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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If reinforced embankment for Wall MSE N cannot be performed during Stage 6, would the Government allow an alternate wall design at this location?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . What type of an alternate wall design? It is difficult to answer this question without knowing what this alternate wall design is. On: Dec 15 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245296 General ST301

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Can you please clarify whether the transverse post tensioning is strand or rods?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Transverse tendons are strands and shall be 1/2" dia., coated low-relaxation strands.

Please refer notes on Sheet ST301. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245298 General ST301

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Can you please provide details for the transverse post tensioning of the prestressed slabs?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Please refer to Detail C on Sheet ST302 and Detail B on Sheet ST301. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245299 General ST302

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Can you please provide details of how the post tensioning materials can be installed, post tensioned and corrosion protection applied along the center line of the bridge? (See Detail C Plan Sheet ST302).

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Post tensioning materials at the centerline can be placed at the centerline edge of the slabs. The tendons can be jacked from the other edge. The Contractor may also utilize blockouts at the location of transverse post-tensioning to install the tendons and apply corrosion protection. The Contractor may fill the blockouts with concrete. On: Dec 20 2017

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7245301 General ST301, ST302, ST101, ST102

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Can you please provide details of what treatment is required for the ends of post tensioning tendons and the pockets in the prestressed slabs?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Please refer to Detail B on Sheet ST301. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245303 General ST301, ST302, ST101, ST102

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) We cannot find any Specifications for the transverse post tensioning. Can you please provide this information?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . Please refer to Note 3 on Sheet ST301. On: Dec 20 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7245313 Construction Management CG505

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Plan Sheet CG505: Detail A specifies the construction sequence for fill next the Gabion Walls, but does not address the installation of the required granular backfill and filter fabric as shown on plan sheet SB512. How are these components to be accommodated in the sequence?

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . In Step 1, the Compacted Earth Fill starts a minimum of 4' from the face of wall as shown on Sheet SB512. In Step 2, place Granular Backfill up to the height of the silt fence installed in Step 1 for a minimum distance of 4' from the wall. Fill the gap between Compacted Earth Fill and the Granular Backfill with Compacted Earth Fill. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each lift of fill. On: Dec 20 2017 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont[1/23/2018 3:32:24 PM]

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7245316 Construction Management CG520

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Plan Sheet CG520: Please provide a detail for the earth berm called out on plan sheet CG520.

On: Dec 07 2017.

Government Response. . The earth berm is similar to that shown on Sheet CG512, and shall be high enough and wide enough (minimum 6' top width and 3:1 side slopes) to prevent overflows from significant events and forcing all runoff within the drainage area to the gabion wall. On: Dec 20 2017

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7245322 Construction Management CG521

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

a. The notes on plan sheet CG521 identify an "Alternative Erosion Control Concept Plan Outline (Pending Acceptance Of Variance Request That A Gabion Wall Sediment Basin Be Accepted As An ESC Control Measure).

1. What is this plan an alternative to?

2. Is the plan to be incorporated into the bid despite not being approved?

3. The detail showing the sediment storage and silt fence adjacent to the Gabion Walls does not address the installation of the required granular backfill and filter fabric as shown on…