Amendment_1_-_RFI_Answers.pdf

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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

a. Amendment 0001 is issued to provide responses for Question and Answ er.

b. Scope of Work has been revised and is incorporated by this amendment.

c. Closing date for acceptance of bids w ill be extended to 20 June 2017, at 2:00 p.m. PST.

d. The susspense for Requests For Information (RFI) is 8 June 17, at 12:00 p.m. PST. No RFIs w ill be accepted after this timeframe.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W9124B-17-B-0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-May-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 X is extended, 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.

U0001

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07-Jun-2017

CODE

MICC-FORT IRWIN CONTRACTING COMMAND

PO BOX 105095 ISSUING OFFICE

FORT IRWIN CA 92310-5095

W9124B 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9124B-17-B-0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

REVISED 02 JUNE 2017

24 MARCH 2017

PROJECT DATA

PREPARED BY: KENNETH H. BERG, ENGINEER TECH.

PROJECT TITLE: CONSTRUCT FOR INSTALLATION OF INFRSTURTURE

FOR THE FIXED BASE WEATHER OBSERVATION

SYSTEMS (FBWOS)

PROJECT NUMBER: IRO-17011-7

CUSTOMER: ARMY AND AIR FORCE

LOCATION: BIKE LAKE ARMY AIRFIELD (BLAAF)

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.1 The contractor shall provide all necessary permits, material, labor, equipment, testing, drawings and/or technical information in accordance with this scope of work.

1.2 Construction shall meet or exceed the national, state, county construction codes, Federal/DOD guidelines and manufacturer’s installation recommendations and standards.

1.3 The contractor shall comply will all safety measures as outlined in the EM 385–1–1, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards.

1.4 The contractor shall be held responsible for his/her workmanship and all sub-contractors that are contracted to perform any part and/or this entire contract.

1.5 The contractor shall be required to submit a request, for any outages or road closures, where applicable, no less than 30 calendar days before the required outage or road closure is needed.

Outage information shall include, but is not limited to, the following example:

o Water Outage o Description: Water Outage to Hot Tap existing 6" main for new 2" water service o Date: 18 Feb 2003 o Time: 0800 to 1200 o Duration: 4 hours o Location: Approximately 150' of Base South of Fifth Street Along 'G' Avenue

If applicable need to supply Maps and/or photos of the location.

o If applicable, contractor shall include:

Electrical shall include pole numbers, transformer numbers, panel board numbers, etc. and shall be coordinated with the in-house contractor, Southern California Edison., Sewer shall include Manhole Numbers, etc. and shall coordinate with CH2MHILL, our water service contractor.

Water shall include Valve Numbers, etc. and shall coordinate with CH2MHILL, our water service contractor.

LP Gas shall include Valve Numbers, etc.

Road Closure information shall include, but is not limited to, the following Traffic Control Plan example:

o Description: Langford Lake Road Starting at ‘A’ Avenue to Barstow Road o Start Date: 18 Feb 2003 o Finish Date: 18 Feb 2003 o Time: 0800 to 1200 o Location: Approximately 150' of Base South of Fifth Street along 'G' Avenue.

Supply Maps and/or photos of the location.

1.6 ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

1.6.1 Army Directive 2014 -05 Army policy for the investigation and adjudication process to support issuance of the CAC credential to eligible un-cleared contractors in compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12).

1.6.2 HSPD-12 mandates a Government wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the Federal Government for physical access to federally controlled facilities and/or logical access to federally controlled information systems.

1.6.3 Army contractor personnel requiring access to DoD-controlled installations or facilities on behalf of the Department of the Army on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more, or an individual requiring both access to a DoD-controlled installation or facility and onsite or remote access to DoD- or Army-controlled information networks are eligible for a CAC.

1.6.4 The only validated reason for access to any contractors authorized to enter Fort Irwin and its facilities and all associated subcontractors' employees shall be in the performance of the contract and for no other reason. These personnel must also provide a valid purpose to enter when requesting access to Fort Irwin and its facilities. The types of access and privileges for this or any contract will be based on the appropriate operational needs, the assessment of the threat, vulnerability, and criticality, include any other sufficient security requirements to protect against loss of services/support or serious risk to contractors or Installation personnel.

1.7 ANTITERRORISM (AT)/OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PROVISIONS

1.7.1 Antiterrorism (AT): Contracts will ensure complying with AT provisions of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Fort Irwin and its facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.7.2 In addition should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at Fort Irwin and its facilities would change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while in performance of the contract.

1.7.3 Operation Security (OPSEC): Contractor personnel must protect information that has been designated as critical in the performance of the contract. Critical information will only be disseminated on a "need-to-know" basis and not be discussed in public areas such as hallways, bathrooms, eateries, smoke shacks, or any off-base gathering locations. Contractor employees will not pass critical information over unsecured telephones, facsimiles, and/or e-mail outside of the Department of Defense Network. Contractor employees will not post critical information on the web, personal "blogs," or where it is visible to visitors or the public.

1.8 POTABLE/NON-POTABLE WATER:

1.8.1 All water provided for construction on Fort Irwin at this time is non-potable water.

Fort Irwin requires the recycled water will be used for construction unless otherwise approved by

DPW.

1.8.2 The two non-potable water systems are available at this time, non-potable (domestic) and recycled water.

1.8.2.1 The domestic water system exceeds the limit for arsenic and fluoride so it is legally non-potable.

1.8.2.2 The recycled water system is also non-potable water.

1.8.2.3 Reverse Osmosis will not be used as stated in section 1.5.1.

1.8.3 All water trucks, trailers and/or temporary tank shall be labeled non-potable.

Contractor shall be held responsible for any/all potable water tank/truck that are used as non-potable and shall be disinfected and clean the tank/truck to California Potable Standards.

1.8.4 Contractor shall not for any reason rent or use a potable water tank/truck.

1.9 Utility/Facility drawings are for information only. The contractor must verify the accuracy of the information provided and indicate their findings in the design submittals.

1.10 Contractor shall provide all equipment and labor to clean up and haul away all site debris.

All construction and concrete debris shall be removed and place at an approved landfill off post.

Construction site shall be free from all construction debris on a daily basis, as practicable, and free of all debris and materials at the pre-final inspection.

1.11 Contractor shall submit for approval, as practical, the following:

1.11.1 Work Schedule (Utilizing Microsoft Projects Version 2003)

1.11.1.1 Preliminary Schedule (Rough Layout)

1.11.1.2 Final Detailed Schedule (Due at Pre-Construction Meeting)

1.12 Contractor to provide weekly status reports showing progress and percent complete.

1.13 Contractor shall provide at the completion of the project Transference of Property from the Contractor to the Government utilizing Form DD 1354. Contractor can work through DPW Real Property Office to finalize the DD 1354.

1.14 Contractor shall be required to pull a dig permit from DPW Engineer Service Division in building 384. The Contractor shall be required to walk the permit around Fort Irwin for signatures, before any digging is aloud on Ft. Irwin.

1.15 Contractor shall be required to pull a hot work permit from DES Fire Department located in building 1200.

2.0 PURPOSE

2.1 The purpose of this SOW is to have the Contractor provide support and site preparation requirements to prepare the host installation for an AN/FMQ-23 installation and to enlist the assistance of the Base/Post Project Support function, Responsible On-Site Individual (ROSI) to ensure the successful deployment of the AN/FMQ-23.

2.2 Contractor shall be required to install utility support systems for electrical and communications.

2.3 Contractor shall be required in constructing earth and concrete support pads of all future equipment.

3.0 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE MATERIALS,

EQUIPMENT, LABOR AND SUPERVISION NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE

PROJECT AND READY FOR ITS INTENDED USE:

3.1 CIVIL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:

3.1.1 Foundation and Protection Wall:

3.1.1.1 Contractor shall install a retention block wall surrounding the Wind Sock Unit Site which is 80’-0” by 80’-0” and the Weather Station Site which is 80’-0” by 120’-0”. Note the grayed section on the diagram is the layout of the protection wall.

3.1.1.2 Contractor shall install a 18” wide by 12” deep concrete footing with 2 - #4 rebar top and bottom of footing that will surround the perimeter of the compound. This footing shall include #4 L shaped rebar set at 24” on center with the L leg being in opposite directions.

Footings shall be set at least 18” below existing grade line.

3.1.1.3 Contractor shall install 8” by 8” by 16” concrete block which shall be place as standard block pattern. Block shall be install to a height for the Weather Station Site will be 5’- 0” and the Wind Sock will be 2’-8” to give the clearance above existing grade for high water time events. Vertical rebar shall be continued to the top bond beam level and tied into the vertical rebar from the footing to the horizontal rebar in the top bone beam block. Top block run shall be a standard 8” by 8” by 16” bond beam block with 2 - #4 rebar running horizontally. All block cells will be filled with standard pump grade concrete to each open cell of the block to the top of the bond beam block.

3.1.1.4 Contractor shall provide and install a waterproof coating on the exterior and interior of the block wall before backfill material is installed.

3.1.2 BACKFILL: shall be installed to fill the interior area of the FMQ compound area.

Material shall be class 2 road base and compacted to at least 95% density.

3.1.3 Contractor shall provide a Class 2 dirt ramp from the bed level of the Bicycle Lake or Goldstone Lake to the top of the block wall for future access requirements. Ramp shall be 20’- 0” wide, sloped at 2 to 12 down to lake bed, height shall be determine in the field for vehicle access.

3.2 ELECTRICAL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:

3.2.1 Contractor shall install a new power feed to the Wide Sock at Bike Lake and FMQ site at BLAAF. This feed shall be from the existing power to the generator which shall be lugged to the main feeders the existing main distribution panel next to building 6212 out to the FMQ site.

3.2.2 Main distribution panel (MDP) power feed breakers will be 125amp 120/240 volt single phase.

3.2.3 Main feeder lines shall be rated at 125 amp wiring in PVC schedule 80 conduit.

Conduits shall be water tight against all water conditions.

3.2.4 Contractor shall install a 120/240 volt single phase 125 amp rated sub-panel with 4 breakers in a water tight cabinet. Panel shall be supported with uni-strut anchored to the ground with concrete. Install a ¾” dia. by 10’ long copper grounding rod at the demarcation points.

3.2.5 Contractor shall install raised Communication Boxes and Raised pull boxes for Power hand pull boxes as per Code requirement spacing with at least one each at the MDP and the Sub-panels. Hand pull boxes shall be water tight sealed.

3.2.6 Contractor shall not set any pull boxes in either the taxiway or runways.

3.2.7 Trenching shall be no less than 36” deep.

3.3 COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:

3.3.1 Contractor shall install a strand fiber optic cable from building 6212 at Bicycle Lake to the FMQ site.

3.3.2 Fiber optic cabling shall be ran in a PVC schedule 80 conduit which shall be water tight against all weather conditions.

3.3.3 Contractor shall install hand pull boxes at Code requirement spacing with one each at the outside of building 6212 and the panel. Hand pull boxes shall be water tight sealed.

3.3.4 Contractor shall install schedule 80 PVC conduit from Building 6212 to FOB approximately 150’ southeast from building 6212. Final location will be noted during site visit it is located behind building 6218 Eagles Nest.

3.3.5 Contractor shall not set any pull boxes in either the taxiway or runways.

3.3.6 Trenching shall be no less than 36” deep.

3.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS:

3.4.1 All remaining items connectors, fittings, nuts, buts, screws, anchors, lugs, supporting structures as necessary to complete this project shall be the sole responsible of the contractor of this project to furnish, supply, and install.

3.4.2 Furnished equipment:

3.4.2.1 Contractor shall be required to verify inventor of government furnished materials per the list above as to quantity.

3.4.2.2 As per the sow the contractor shall be required to install all said materials as per these scope of work. Any remaining items shall be turn back over to the government to a storage site at building 384.

3.4.2.3 Contractor shall be required to move materials from on site as noted during the site visit Miles Warehouse to working site at BLAFF approximately 2 miles.

Item No. Description Manufacture/Product No.

Unit of

Measure Quantity

Cost Per Unit

Total Cost

ANAEROBIC-CURE SC MM FIBER OPTIC

CONNECTOR

CORNING / 95-201-41-SP Each 240 10.61$ 2,546.40$

INDOOR BUFFER TUBE FAN-OUT KIT, 12-FIBER,

25-INCH

CORNING / FAN-BT-25-12 Each 20 21.43$ 428.60$

CLOSET CONNECTOR HOUSING, 2 RU

CORNING

CORNING / CCH-02U Each 1 354.99$ 354.99$

2-PANEL WAL- MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR

HOUSING

CORNING / WCH-02P Each 2 102.81$ 205.62$

CLOSET CONNECTOR HOUSING (CCH) WITH SC

CORNING ADAPTERS, SINGLEMODE, (6)

DEUPLEX ADAPTORS FOR 12-STRAND FIBER

CCH#CP12-59 Each 20 115.74$ 2,314.80$

SELF-LAMINATING FIBER OPTIC MARKER TAGS

PANDUIT

PANDUIT / PST-FO Each 10 10.20$

102.00$

CLOSET CONNECTOR HOUSING, 4 RU

CORNING

CORNING CCH-04U Each 2 452.28$ 904.56$

8 2" SCHEDULE 80 PVC CONDUIT Each 22000 1.65$ 36,300.00$ 9 9KVA 3 PHASE 208/480VOLT TRANSFORMER Each 1 4,763.85$ 4,763.85$ 10 Description - 3C #3/0 AWG WIRE LINEAR FEET (LF) 11000 4.35$ 47,850.00$

NEMA 3 100AMP 3PHASE SUB-PANEL WITH

100A MAIN BREAKER 120/240VOLT

Each 1 1,560.00$ 1,560.00$

NEMA 3 100AMP 3PHASE SUB-PANEL WITH

100A MAIN BREAKER 120/240VOLT

Each 1 1,560.00$ 1,560.00$

13 3 PHASE 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS Each 4 135.00$ 540.00$ 14 3 PHASE 20 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS Each 15 75.00$ 1,125.00$

NEMA 3 FUSED DISCONNECT 120/240 100AMP

3PHASE

Each 3 245.00$ 735.00$

16 1-1/2" SCHEDULE 80 PVC CONDUIT LINEAR FEET (LF) 260 1.25$ 325.00$

17 2-1/2" SCHEDULE 80 PVC CONDUIT LINEAR FEET (LF) 12000 1.75$ 21,000.00$

18 1-1/2" RGD 90 DEGREE SWEEP ELBOW Each 16 1.00$ 16.00$ 19 2" RGD 90 DEGREE SWEEP ELBOW Each 10 1.00$ 10.00$ 20 2-1/2" RGD 90 DEGREE SWEEP ELBOW Each 10 1.00$ 10.00$

KIT, 48X48X48 FIBER OPTIC MH SPLIT INCS: 9#

MN CONE W/30# CAST IRON DRYLOCK COVER

INTERCEPT MARKINGS DELV, ½ HR SET

MANHOLE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ASTHO H20-44 TRAFFICE BRIDGE LOAD USING

5,500 PSI COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH CONCRETE

AND ASTM A-706, 60 KSI YIELD STRENGTH

STEEDL REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE IS

DESIGN PER CALCS

PULL BOX 48X48X48 #K44X-FPH48S-29 Each 60 3,565.00$ 213,900.00$

22 TROWL 12 X 5-1/8# LNDN DURSFT 10125 Each 1 32.95$ 32.95$ 23 GREY CON CAP HVWT 8 X 2 X 16 8216GC Each 540 1.54$ 831.60$

24 GREY CON BLK HVWT 8 X 8 X 16 ½ BOND BEAM 8816GC Each 4320 1.28$ 5,529.60$

25 GREY COL BLK NWT 16 X 8 X 16 16816GCM Each 80 6.26$ 500.80$ 26 GREY CON BLK HVWT 8 X 8 X 8 888GC Each 80 1.28$ 102.40$ 27 SPECS MORTAR SPEC MIX TYPW S 94# Each 144 6.09$ 876.96$ 28 DEFORMED REBAR ½ X 20 LF REBAR #4 Each 380 4.54$ 1,725.20$ 29 REBAR SPACER W/WIRE 3X3X3 REBAR SPACE Each 120 0.35$ 42.00$ 30 TROWEL WALL CAPPING 10# X 8 ½# 45C Each 2 16.00$ 32.00$ 31 HUBBARD BARREL JOINTER ALUM 36 HUBBARD Each 2 25.04$ 50.08$

32 WIRE TIE 6# LOOPS ROLL=1000 PER ROLL 78LEW6 ROLL 1 8.26$ 8.26$

33 TWINE TWISTED #18 1# 493C Each 1 7.98$ 7.98$ 34 PAINT SPRAY UPSDWN FLR PINK KRY3622 Each 4 3.08$ 12.32$ 35 ORCO PALLET DEPOSIT ORCOPLAT18 Each 35 18.00$ 630.00$ 36 EZ-MIX PALLET DEPSOIT EZMIXPALT Each 6 18.00$ 108.00$

37 CLASS II ROAD BASE WITH ¾# MINUS (CY) CY 2000 47.00$ 94,000.00$

38 Description - WASH SAND BEDDING (CY) CY 500 32.00$ 16,000.00$

4.0 SUBMITTALS REQUIREMENTS: (Three (3) Electronic set PDF Format, in addition to what is list below – Contractor shall submit utilizing the ENG From 4025-R for Submittals. and within 9251963

4.1 All submittals shall be submitted for approval to the KO and DPW.

4.2 All Submittals shall be submit and approved before construction will start.

4.3 Under general requirements: The contractor shall be required to submit for request, any outages no less than 30 calendar days before the outage. (Electronic submittal shall be Microsoft Word compatible version 2007 and PDF Format)

4.4 Work schedule (Electronic submittal shall be PDF Format and Microsoft Projects version 2003).

4.5 Under Specification all submittal requirements.

4.6 Weekly status reports showing progress and percent complete.

4.7 Operation, Maintenance, Warranty documentation.

4.8 Final As-Built Drawings – Contractor shall be required to submit a full set of As-Built Drawings to include, but not limited to, the following (if applicable): Site Plan, Landscape Drawings; Architectural Drawings, Civil Drawings; Structural Drawings; Special Equipment Drawing; Mechanical Drawings and Electrical Drawings (Five (5) hardcopy sets and electronic submittal using AutoCAD compatible, version 2006). CONTRACTOR NOTE: all underground utilities will be noted on all as-built drawings.

5.0 PERIOD of PERFORMANCE: SHALL BE COMPLETED WITHIN 120 CALENDAR

FROM AWARD OF CONTRACT.

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

(End of Summary of Changes)

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 0001

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

GENERAL ADDITIONAL NOTES:

1 – CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT SET ANY PULL BOX IN EITHER THE TAXI WAY OR RUNWAYS

1 – SET OF QUESTIONS:

1Q - Trench depths.

1A – TRENCH SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 36” IN DEPTH.

2Q - Overall Site Plan

2A – WILL BE PROVIDE IN THE AMENDMENT

3Q - Copy of layout of the 2 platforms

3A – WILL BE PROVIDE IN THE AMENDMENT

4Q - Update the materials list

4A - WILL BE PROVIDE IN THE AMENDMENT

5Q - What is the length of the fiber optics and excess power

5A – GFM LIST HAS BEEN UPDATE, APPROXIMATELY 11,000 LF

6Q - What is the slope of the ramp

6A – RAMP WILL BE AT 2 TO 12 SLOPE

7Q - Block sealer for Water Proofing needs to be added (unless it is in the connex at BLAAF)

7A – DUE TO DURABILITY THIS SHALL BE SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY THE CONTRACTOR.

8Q - Clarify the main power amperage.

8A – CONTRACTOR BE TAPPING INTO THE MAIN 600 AMP 120/208VOLT

2 – SET OF QUESTIONS:

1Q) Please clarify what is Government furnished and what is contractor furnished.

1A) GFM WILL BE UPDATE WILL BE PROVIDE IN THE AMENDMENT

2Q) Are there any know permits required for this project?

2A) THERE IS THE DIG PERMIT AND HOT WORK PERMIT.

3Q) What are the required tests for this project?

3A) COMPACTION OF FINAL LIFT AT 90% TRENCHES; CONTINUITY TESTING OF FIBER LINES; COMPACTION OF

CLASS II ROAD BASE I LIFTS OF 12” WITH A 95% DENSITY RESULT OR BETTER.

4Q) Regarding SOW Item 1.1, what drawings are necessary to be provided by the GC?

4A) SKETCHES OR WORKING DRAWINGS OF THIS PROJECT THAT WILL BE TURNED INTO THE FINAL AS-BUILT

DRAWINGS.

5Q) Regarding SOW Item 1.1, what is the technical data to be provided by the GC? Is this simply referring to required project submittals?

5A) YES

6Q) Regarding SOW Item 1.2, please provide a copy of the installation recommendations and standards.

6A) THESE ITEMS SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN THE MATERIALS ARE TURNED OVER TO THE CONTRACTOR AFTER

AWARD.

7Q) Will a copy of the USACE EM 385–1–1 be provided for the jobsite?

7A) EM-385-1-1 IS ELECTRONICALLY AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and- Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual/

8Q) Regarding SOW Item 1.5, and the required 30 day notice on outages. This is difficult to schedule that far in advance and challenges to occur. Is the 30 day notice simply required, but the actual outage can be flexible by a predetermined acceptable period of days in case something unforeseen comes up?

8A) REGARDING POWER OUTAGES AND ROAD CLOSURES THE 30 DAY PROCESS IS PER OUR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE. THE DATES ARE PRETTY FIRM ONCE THE CONTRACTOR ESTABLISH THEM, HOWEVER IF THE START OR END DATE NEEDS TO BE CHANGED THIS IS NOT HARD PROCESS, ONCE THE PLAN IS APPROVED BY

DPW.

9Q) Regarding SOW Item 1.7.1, AT Level I awareness training, is there a cost to the contractor or its subcontractors for this training?

9A) IF YOU HAVE NOT WORKED FOR THE GOVERNMENT IN THE PAST, THIS REQUIREMENT HAS ALWAYS BEEN PART OF THE CONTRACTORS REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLY WITH. THIS COST ON THIS IS HOWEVER THE CONTRACTOR CHARGE FOR REQUIRED TRAINING OF MOST GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

10Q) Regarding SOW Item 1.8, is the water available on station acceptable for use in the masonry mortar mix? Or is the contractor required to provide suitable water?

10A) THERE IS A FILL STATION ON THE CORNER OF BARSTOW ROAD AND WESTBROOK ROAD.

11Q) Regarding SOW Item 1.9, Utility/Facility drawings are for information only. The contractor must verify the accuracy of the information provided and indicate their findings in the design submittals. Is this project a design build project? If so what design submittals are required?

11A) ANY AND ALL MATERIALS THE CONTRACTOR SUPPLIES FOR THIS CONTRACT.

12Q) Regarding SOW Item 1.10, please provide a location for the closest approved landfill off post.

12A) I AM SORRY I CANNOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION, THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO

FIGURE OUT.

13Q) Please provide a list of the required submittals.

13A) CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ANY AND ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

14Q) Please provide project specifications for this project.

14A) UNIFORMED FACILITY CRITERIA (UFC) ARE LOCATED AT http://www.wbdg.org/FFC/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc

15Q) Regarding Item 1.11.1, Work Schedule (Utilizing Microsoft Projects Version 2003). Can the project be provided using Primavera or Phoenix software which is compatible to MS Project?

15A) YES, AS LONG THE ELECTRONIC VERSION THAT IS PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR IS TRANSFERABLE TO MS

PROJECTS.

16Q) Regarding SOW Item 2.3, please provide a list of the required concrete support pads, sizes and required thicknesses. Also please provide a concrete specification.

16A) AS TO THE CONCRETE PADS REQUIRED THE ARE NOTED ON THE ADDITIONAL DRAWING THAT WILL BE

PROVIDE PER THE AMENDMENT.

17Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.1.1.1 Contractor shall install a retention block wall surrounding the Wind Sock Unit Site at note below on diagram. Note the grayed section on the diagram is the layout of the protection wall. Please provide product data requirements and designed drawing for the retaining wall.

17A) THE REVISED INFORMATION SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: INSTALLATION OF RETENTION BLOCK WALL SHALL BE FOUR COURSES HEIGHT AT 80’-0” BY 80’-0” CENTERED AROUND THE EXISTING WIND SOCK. CONCRETE SUPPORTS SHALL BE FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION SERVICE PANELS. WIND SOCK SHALL BE EXTENDED TO

NEW HEIGHT TO MEET THE NEW FINISHED GRADE LEVEL.

18Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.1.1.4 Contractor shall install a waterproof coating on the exterior and interior of the block wall before backfill material is installed. Please provide specification requirements for the waterproofing coating.

18A) CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION OF WATERPROOF MATERIALS WHICH

MEET DRY LOK EXTREME MASONRY OR APPROVED EQUAL.

19Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.1.3 Contractor shall provide a Class 2 dirt ramp from the bed level of the Bicycle Lake or Goldstone Lake to the top of the block wall for future access requirements. Ramp shall be 20’-0” wide sloped down to lake bed, height shall be determine in the field for vehicle access. For purposes of bidding please provide a not to exceed (NTE) height.

19A) RAMP SHALL MEET 2 TO 12 SLOPE AND NOT EXCEED THE HEIGHT OF THE BLOCK WALL.

20Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.3.4 Contractor shall install schedule 80 PVC conduit from Building 6212 to FOB approximately 150’southeast from building 6212. Final location will be noted during site visit. Please provide the final location. Also who is responsible for variances in excess of the 150' as noted in the SOW?

20A) FOB IS LOCATED BEHIND EXISTING BUILDING 6216 WHICH IS NO MORE THAN 150’ IN LENGTH.

21Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.1 All remaining items necessary to complete this project shall be the sole responsible of the contractor of this project to furnish, supply, and install. This inclusion is vague and places the burden on the contractor to bear responsibility for unknowns or expectations of the government not clearly stated. Please clarify "all remaining items".

21A) ALL MISCELLANEOUS CONNECTORS, FITTINGS, NUTS, BOLTS, SCREWS, ANCHORS, LUGS, SUPPORTING

DEVICES FOR ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS. ETC….

22Q) Regarding SOW 3.4.2.1 Contractor shall be required to verify inventor of government furnished materials per the list above as to quantity. It is unclear who the "inventor" is and what the "list above is referencing. Please clarify.

22A) THE CONTRACTOR AND THE GOVERNMENT SHALL PERFORM A INVENTORY OF SAID GFM’S AS NOTED IN THE

GFM LIST.

23Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3 Contractor shall be required to move materials from Miles Warehouse to working site at BLAFF approximately 2 miles. Who is responsible for travel in excess of 2 miles?

23a) THIS HAS CHANGES FROM THE MILES WAREHOUSE TO THE ON SITE LOCATION AS PER THE SITE VISIT.

24Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3. Is a forklift available for use? Are the items organized, palletized, or packaged as to facilitate proper loading onto flatbed trucks?

24A) NO, CONTRACTOR HAS TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN MEANS TO MOVING THE MATERIALS FROM THE STORAGES

AREAS TO THE JOB SITE AS NOTED DURING THE SITE VISIT.

25Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3. Who is responsible for verifying condition and quantity prior to contractor moving said materials?

25A) A PRE-WALK SHALL BE CONDUCTED AFTER AWARD OF SAID CONTRACT TO DETERMINED THE QUANTITIES

AND IF ANY ITEMS ARE DAMAGED.

26Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.2, are all electrical materials and components Government Furnished Contractor Installed (GFCI)?

26A) LL ITEMS SHALL MEET GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS OF NEC AND IEC.

27Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.1.2 BACKFILL, does the backfilled ramp require compaction tests from 3rd party?

27A) YES, REQUIRED TO MEET OR EXCEED 95% DENSITY TEST.

28Q) Regarding SOW Item 4.0 SUBMITTALS REQUIREMENTS: (Three (3) Electronic set PDF Format, in addition to what is list below– Contractor shall submit utilizing the ENG From 4025-R for Submittals and within 9251963.

What is the reference "9251963"?

28A) THIS IS A TYPO AND HAS BEEN REMOVED.

29Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3, Please clarify Item 8. Is this 22,000 pieces of conduit or 22,000 lf. If it is lf, are the pieces 10' or 20' lengths?

29A) YES THE PVC CONDUIT IS LINEAR FEET (LF) AND THEY ARE 20’-0” LENGTHS.

30Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3, Please clarify Item 10, is this 0ne spool or multiple? If multiple, how many?

30A) THAT DEPENDS ON THE SUPPLIER, THIS ITEMS HAS NOT BEEN PURCHASED AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER IT WILL

BE AT LEAST MORE THAN ONE.

31Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3, Please clarify Items 16 and 17, please provide conduit lengths. Are these 10' or 20' lengths?

31A) YES, THE PVC CONDUIT IS LINEAR FEET (LF) AND THEY ARE 20’-0” LENGTHS.

32Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3, Please clarify Item 21, please provide a picture of these utility boxes. We need to determine a method of handling.

32A) THIS WILL BE ADDED TO THE SOW.

33Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3, Please clarify Items 23-27, please provide a picture showing current staging and packaging as to determine a method of handling for relocation.

33A) ALL BLOCK MATERIALS AND ASSOCIATES ITEMS ARE PALLETIZED AND ARE READY TO MOVE BY WHAT EVER

MEANS THE CONTRACTOR WANTS TO USE.

34Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3, Please clarify Item 28, Is this rebar to be used in both the footing and the masonry wall. If so, are the j-dowels also provided?

36A) THE REBAR AS STATED IN THE SOW IS #4 IN THE FOOTS AND VERTICAL REBAR. THERE ARE NO

REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWELS CALLED OUT IN THIS PROJECT.

35Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3, Please clarify Items 35 and 36. Please clarify what this is.

35A) THESE ARE THE PALLET THAT THE MATERIALS WERE DELIVERED ON COST.

36Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3, Please clarify Item 37 and 38. Is the contractor expected to load and haul these materials? Who is responsible for amounts in excess of the stated quantities? What method will be used to determine the qtys stated are accurate and not estimated?

36A) FIRST PART THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO HAUL FROM THE CURRANT LOCATION AS NOTED DURING THE SITE VISIT TO THE JOB SITE. SECOND PART, EXCESS MATERIALS WILL BE LEFT FOR GOVERNMENT USES IN THE

FUTURE. FINAL PART, THE MATERIAL HAS BEEN VERIFIED PER LOAD TICKETS.

37Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4.2.3, Please clarify Item 37, is this product to be used for the SOW requirement 3.1?

37A) YES

38Q) Please confirm that all as-builts are to be submitted in an AutoCAD version.

38A) AUTOCAD VERSION 2006 OR NEWER.

39Q) Regarding SOW Item 4.8 Final As-Built Drawings – Contractor shall be required to submit a full set of As-Built Drawings to include, but not limited to, the following (if applicable): Site Plan, Landscape Drawings; Architectural Drawings, Civil Drawings; Structural Drawings; Special Equipment Drawing; Mechanical Drawings and Electrical Drawings (Five(5) hardcopy sets and electronic submittal using AutoCAD compatible, version 2006). CONTRACTOR NOTE: all underground utilities will be noted on all as-built drawings. Where no drawings have been provided, what is the expectation of the contractor? Is the contractor to produce these drawings? Is this a Design Build project?

39A) THE CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED IN PROVIDING QAS-BUILT DRAWING FOR THIS PROJECT. THIS IS NOT A DESIGN BUILD CONTRACT. AS NOTED ABOVE THE CONTRACTOR MAY DEVELOP SKETCHES AND WORKING

DRAWINGS WHICH CAN BE TURNED INTO FINAL AS-BUILT DRAWINGS.

40Q) Follow up question to question 39), regarding SOW Item 5.0 PERIOD of PERFORMANCE: SHALL BE COMPLETED WITHIN 120 CALENDAR FROM AWARD OF CONTRACT. If the contractor is to produce project drawings will the performance period be adjusted accordingly?

40A) UNLESS THE CONTRACTOR CAN PROVIDE INFORMATION WHY THEY NEED MORE THAN 120 CONSTRUCTION

CALENDAR DAYS – THIS PROJECT IS DEVELOPED AND SCOPED 120 CALENDAR DAYS.

41Q) Regarding page 11 of 70, was this page intentionally left blank or is data unintentionally been left out?

41A) Due to computer system glitch, page 11 was system added, there was no data lost, only an unnecessary page.

42Q) Regarding SOW Item 3.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS Items 23-27. Are these materials to be used for the SOW Item 3.1?

42A) YES

43Q) Are any special inspections required to be provided by the contractor? Do these have to be a 3rd party testing and inspection company?

43A) NO SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED.

44Q) Please confirm that all materials provided by the government meet the "52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN— CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)" stated in the solicitation. We want to ensure the contractor will NOT be held responsible for products not compliant that are NOT provided by the contractor. If the products are not confirmed compliant who is responsible for documenting or procuring compliant materials to satisfy the SOW or contract?

44A) CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR GFM IN SUPPLY METHODS.

45Q) Please clarify the required documents for proposal submission. We note the requirements stated in Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders. Is this list complete?

45A) As stated, in Section L. Bidders are to provide: 1) Completed 1442 and acknowledgement of all amendments. 2) Completed SF 24 – Bid Bond 3) Any additional verification documents “Representations and Certifications”, Schedule B.; etc.

46Q) Is the Solicitation section 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (OCT 2014) - ALTERNATE I (SEPT 2015), required to be filled out and submitted along with the SF1442?

46A) Yes, This is part of the Representation and Certifications.

47Q) Is the entire solicitation to be returned with the proposal submission?

47A) No

48Q) Please provide a blank copy of the SF24.

48A) The SF24 – Bid Bond is provided by the bonding company; or you can find it at www.gsa.gov.

49Q) Is an email proposal submission acceptable. The reason to ask is electrical subcontractor oft times do not provide their pricing until the hour prior to bid closing.

49A) No. Bids are to be hand delivered or mailed. Bids must arrive prior the bid opening date and time specified in the solicitation.

50Q) Is there an acceptable means and method to revising a proposal prior to bid closing?

50A) Bids must arrive prior the bid opening date and time specified in the solicitation.

3 – SET OF QUESTIONS:

1Q - On the Bid Form supplied for Item 8-it says to provide 22,000 each of 2” conduit. Should that be 22,000 LF?

1A – YES IT IS LINEAR FEET (LF)

2Q - What is the length of trench excavation on this project?

2A – APPROXIMATELY 11,150 LF

4 – SET OF QUESTIONS:

1Q - At the job walk it was mentioned that waterproofing will be required on the masonry. I think that that description will need to be placed on the Bid Form Items. Thanks

1A - All prices bid in response to this solicitation must include all costs associated with this project, and applicable state sales tax, permits and licenses.

All work to be performed in accordance with the statement of work, dated 24 March 2017, Revised 02 June 2017.

5 – SET OF QUESTIONS:

Q1. What is the depth of the underground conduit?

A1. MINIMUM OF 36"

Q2. Is metallic warning tape required in the trenches?

A2. YES, PROVIDE BY THE GOVERNMENT

Q3. Who is providing the fiber optic cable?

A3. GOVERNMENT

Q4. Can we stub up to the panels with PVC?

A4. NO, RIGID STEEL IS BEING PROVIDED BY GOVERNMENT.

Q5. Do you have site plans with dimensions?

A5. PROVIDED WITH AMENDMENT.

Q6. Is there any grounding required inside the raised block areas?

A6. YES, PER NEC AND IEC.

Q7. Can you provide photos of existing platforms.

A7. PROVIDED WITH AMENDMENT.

Q8. Is client providing waterproofing material for the wall?

A8. CONTRACTOR IS PROVIDING.

Q9. Will there be fiber optic test required provide specification.

A9. CONTINUITY TESTING.

Q10. Do you have a preliminary testing schedule for the client shut downs?

A10. THE ONLY TESTING , CONTINUITY, AND COMPACTION.

Q11. Please clarify if contractor is responsible for relocating the CPS?

A12. NO

Q12. The diagram of page 9 of the RFP shows a door. Is customer providing door?

A12. NO DIAGRAM IS FOR LOCATION ONLY INFORMATION.

Q13. Provide detail for the CMU walls.

A13. NO DIAGRAM STANDARD BLOCK INSTALLATION INFORMATION IN WRITE UP OF SOW.

Q14. What happens if the material on-site for civil work is not sufficient. Does the Government or contractor buy the additional materials?

A14. THE GOVERNMENT HAS PURCHASED MORE THAN THE REQUIRED ESTIMATED AMOUNTS.