Amendment_2_-_RFI_Answers,_15_Jun_17.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 0002 is issued to incorporate final questions and answ ers.

b. The date for the acceptance of bids is extended from 20 June 2017 to 6 July 2017 at 2:00pm PST.

c. No further requests for information (RFIs) w ill be accepted.

d. NOTE: Bidders must, sign, acknow ledge all amendments. (See Block 19 of the SF 1442)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Jun-2017

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X 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.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-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

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AM 0002

1-SET OF QUESTIONS

Q1.1) Was this answered?

A1.1) Yes all items that will be provided by the Government are listed on the GFM list. All other items that will be needed to complete the project are the Contractors responsibility to provide.

Q10.1) Is this water acceptable for use in the Mortar Mix or is it non potable containing harmful contaminants that will interact with the Mortar Mix?

A10.1) We listed the point of where to get water to perform the job for this project. This water is not contaminated.

Q11.1) I understand that this project is NOT a design build. Why is there reference to "design submittals" not "product submittals"?

A11.1) This is under the general section of the SOW; the contractor will be required to verify all utilities/facility drawings provided under this project. This means that the Contractor will be required to verify that there is no interference from other utilities/facilities in the area where this project will be conducted. Secondly, if you reference section 4.0 you will see the requirements for submitting materials and products that the contractor is responsible for on this contract. Please note that the Contractor will be providing a final as-built set of drawings, O&M, Warranties, etc. for this project.

Q16.1) No additional drawings were provided in Amendment 1 for the concrete, please advise.

A16.1) The only interior concrete to the elevated pads that are required is a small pad to support the electrical power supply box and the communication box, please reference the additional photos that were provided under Amendment 0001. Please note that the pad for the wind sox will be same size as they will have the same electrical and communication system.

Q22.1) Please address the last part of the initial question.

A22.1) The Government furnished materials (GFM) are the materials that the government is providing for this project. When this contract is awarded, the Government and the Contractor will perform an inventory of said materials to verify that the quantities match what is on the GFM list.

Q23.1) What is this new location distance from the onsite location?

A23.1) The distance from the current supply holding area to the end of the runway is approximately 1.5 miles.

Q26.1) This question was not asking about installation requirements. Are all electrical materials and components Government Furnished Contractor Installed (GFCI)? Are we supplying any electrical items?

A26.1) No, as referenced, the GFM are the only materials that the Government will be providing (to include the fiber optics cable) – the nuts, bolts, fittings and other miscellaneous items will be provided by the Contractor.

Q27.1) This response contradicts a subsequent question regarding special inspections. Does a 3rd party (special inspection) have to conduct the compaction test or can this be completed by the contractor by means and methods used in the industry standard?

A27.1) No, all density testing will be performed by a 3rd party, this also goes for concrete testing if concrete is brought in from an offsite batch plant.

Q30.1) This is a confusing response. If the wire has not yet been purchased, why are we being required to relocate it? Why can't the wire be delivered to the correct final destination?

A30.1) The GFM is being off-loaded in a secured area close to this project. This secured area is within 1.5 miles of the furthest point of work to be conducted. These materials cannot be pre-positioned near the job site at this location is unsecured.

Q32.1) It is unclear what information this response is providing. What are these utility boxes made of and what are their dimensions?

A32.1) If you review Amendment 0001, a diagram was added that shows the 48” x 48” x 48” Pull Box which is made of concrete with a Traffic Rated lid.

Q36.1) If there are no J-dowels, and no drawings have yet to be provided, please provide more information on how the vertical bars are to be connected.

A36.1) The Government has purchased straight rebar and the Contractor will be required to bend their own L-shaped bars for the footings which will extend out of the footing and tie the block to the footings. Please reference these requirements to the Uniformed Guide Specification, which was added to the SOW along with the internet address under concrete requirements.

Q43.1) Please confirm the contractor can perform compaction testing in house to determine 95% compaction using means and methods of industry standards.

A43.1) Please reference question and answer 27.1 above.

Q1.1) There is confusion on the bid form, the Bid schedule in the bid documents are a single CLIN, Is there another bid form or bid schedule? Also It is unclear as we are we're understanding the SOW that the 22,000 lf of conduit is provided by the govt. Please Advise.

A1.1) There is not another schedule, the list of GFM in the SOW is the materials that the Government has already purchased for the contractor to use on this project. We are asking the Contractor to bid on the installation of said materials and provide all the necessary associated items to complete the construction of this project.

Q2.1) Please provide more information, it is unclear how these developed lengths have been determined. Please provide more information on the length of power excavation and the length of the communication excavation.

Also, please provide a GEOTECH that provides information regarding the soil classifications to be anticipated. Who is responsible if "hard" excavation conditions are encountered?

A1.1) The Government has determined the length as 11,000LF for electrical trenching, and 11,000LF ad 150LF for the communication trenching (two locations). These dimensions were determined by onsite measurements performed by the Government. There is no GEOTECH provided for this job, it is based on past projects in this area.

If there is an area that is determined to be a higher GRADATION of material being excavated, it will be reviewed at that time. The Government cannot provide answers to unforeseen conditions.

New Question) It would appear from answers in the Q&A that information has been provided to those that attended the Non-mandatory site walk that has NOT been conveyed to all others. Please provide a response of all questions that were asked on site with their appropriate response so that no competing contractor has an unfair advantage over those that did not attend the site walk.

ANSWER TO NEW QUESTION) All questions that have been asked either on the Job Site Walk or by email have been answered and are part of Amendment 0001.

Please provide a copy of the site visit sign in sheet.

A copy of the site visit sign in sheet was provided in Amendment 0001.

Amendment 1 4Q -Update the Material list 4A- Will be provided in the Amendment. The material list provided in the amendment is the same one that was in the original documents. The fiber optic cable was supposed to be on the new material list.

ANSWER) The Government missed having the Fiber Optic Cabling as being provided by the Government, this material is already on site and will be provided to the Contractor. The material list was updated and added to Amendment 0001 with the revisions.

2-SET OF QUESTIONS

Q1-Bid item 8 2200'2" sch 80 PVC conduit What is the soil type (we need to know how much we can figure to excavate per day) A1-Light soil condition with small rocks.

Q2-Bid item 9-15, 9 KVA transformer (will one line be provided for wiring and disconnect locations) A2-No – Single line is not available, standard code installation requirements.

Q3-Bid 16 1 1-2" sch 80 PVC (ground type or unit rate per foot of excavation) A3-SEE Answer A1

Q4-Bid 17 2 1/2" SCH80 PVC 12,000/ ground type and routing plan (or unit rate per foot of excavation) A4-SEE Answer A1 and the location plan is part of Amendment 0001.

Q5-Bid 21, where will the junction boxes be located will a drawing be provided to allow correct installation?

A5-Pull Boxes will be placed as per NEC code.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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