Amendment_0003_W9128A-17-B-0001.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

AM-0003

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

CECT – Contracting Division USACE, Honolulu District Bldg 252 (CECT-POH) Ft Shafter, HI 96858-5440

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and Zip Code) (x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W9128A-17-B-0001 X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25 Jul 2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 Offers [ ] is extended, [ ] is not extended.

Offers 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

(x) 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.)

DESC1704 REPLACE FUEL STORAGE TANKS, DEVENSE FUEL SUPPLY POINT, KWAJALEIN ATOLL, MARSHALL

ISLANDS

See continuation sheet

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

X

S0CT9LLA

Highlight

S0CT9LLA

Highlight

Am-0003 Standard Form 30 IFB No. W9128A-17-B-0001 Page 2 of 4 Item 14 (Continued)

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS.

1. NEW PAGES/CLAUSES/PROVISIONS/SECTIONS. The following are added to the specification:

Section 00900, Requests for Information

2. Revisions have been made to the following sections. Revisions are highlighted in yellow:

a. Main Table of Contents, pg I, para. 3 is revised.

b. Section 00 21 13, pg. 5, para. S-36.18 is added.

c. Section 00 70 00, pg. 6, para. S-37.10 is added.

d. Section 00 72 00, pg. 38, para. S-36.22 is revised.

e. Section 00 73 00, pg. 3, para. K-14 is revised.

f. Section 00 73, 00, pg. 3, para. K-16 is revised.

g. Section 00 73 00, pg. 3, para. K-17 is added.

h. Section 00 73 00, pg. 7, para. K-27 is revised.

i. Section 00 73 00, pg. 8, para. K-30 is revised.

j. Section 00 73 00, pg. 18, para. S-36.5 is added.

1. The specifications and drawings for subject project are hereby modified as follows (revise all specification indices, attachment lists, and drawing indices accordingly).

a. Specifications. (Descriptive Changes.)

b. Specifications (New and/or Revised and Reissued). Delete and substitute or add specification pages or sections as noted below. The substituted pages or sections are revised and reissued with this amendment. For convenience, on the revised specification pages, changes have been identified by “[*Am-3]”.

Pages or Sections Deleted Pages or Sections Substituted or Added 00 01 10 00 01 10 (Added 12 21 00 and Appendix A) Submittal Register Submittal Register (12 21 00 and 33 52 43.13 added submittals) 01 57 20 01 57 20 – Para 1.1, 1.3, 3.5.1.1 (new), 3.15.3, 3.15.6, and 3.15.7 01 90 00 01 90 00 – Para. 1.16, 1.20 03 30 00.00 10 03 30 00.00 10 – Para. 3.2.2 08 71 00 08 71 00 – Para. 1.1, 2.3.19 (new) 09 90 00 09 90 00 – Para 1.4.2

Am-0003 Standard Form 30 IFB No. W9128A-17-B-0001 Page 3 of 4

09 07 02.05 09 07 02.05 – Para Part 1, 1.8.8 09 97 13.17 09 97 13.17 – Para Part 1, 1.4.6.9, 09 97 13.27 09 97 13.27 – Para Part 1, 1.4.6.9 --- 12 21 00 (New Section) 21 13 13.00 10 21 13 13.00 10 – Para. 2.5.1.1, 2.5.1.2,

2.5.1.3 and 2.5.1.4 28 31 76 28 31 76 – Para. 1.2.1, 1.3, 2.3.2,

2.18.2 (new), 2.19.1.4 31 01 01 31 01 01 – Para 2.2, 32 92 19 32 92 19 – Para 2.2.1 33 52 43.11 33 52 43.11 – Para. 2.5 (new) 33 52 43.13 33 52 43.13 – Para 1.3, 2.1.3.3 (new) 33 56 13.13 33 56 13.13 – Para 3.6.4.3 --- Appendix A – Final Geotechnical Report and Deep Soil Mixing Report (New) --- Appendix B – API 653 Tank Inspection Reports

c. Drawings (Reissued). The following drawings are revised with latest revision date of 23 August 2017, and reissued with this amendment.

GENERAL

GC101 LOCATION PLAN

SITE

CIVIL

CD101 OVERALL REMOVAL PLAN

MECHANICAL SITE

MS501 ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK DETAILS

STRUCTURAL - FUEL STORAGE TANKS

SS103 EXTERIOR PIPE SUPPORTS SCHEDULE SHEET 2 OF 2

SS104 PIPE SUPPORT DETAILS SHEET 1 OF 2

SS105 PIPE SUPPORT DETAILS SHEET 2 OF 2

POL OPERATIONS BUILDING - OB

ARCHITECTURAL

A-601OB ROOM FINISH AND DOOR SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

EG101OB GROUNDING PLAN

EL501OB LIGHTING DETAILS SHEET 1

EP601OB POWER ONELINE DIAGRAM

FA101OB FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA601OB FIRE ALARM RISER & ANTENNA MOUNTING DETAIL

TT101OB COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

JP-5 FILTER BUILDING

Am-0003 Standard Form 30 IFB No. W9128A-17-B-0001 Page 4 of 4

STRUCTURAL

S-104FB PIPE SUPPORT PLAN AND SCHEDULE

S-505FB PIPE SUPPORT DETAILS SHEET 1 OF 2

MECHANICAL

M-101FB HVAC PLAN

M-502FB PIPING LAYOUT SHEET 2 OF 2

M-503FB JP-5 RECEIPT FILTRATION PIPING SECTION

ELECTRICAL

EL101FB LIGHTING PLAN

FA101FB FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA601FB FIRE ALARM RISER

4. Bid opening date and time have been extended to 14 Sep 17, 2:00 p.m. Hawaiian Standard Time.

RFI# Question Answer

Specification section 09 97 02.05, paragraph 1.8.8, requires the coatings contractor to have SSPC QP-1 and SSPC QS-1. The paragraph further states that if QP-1 and QS-1 certified contractors do not bid and are not available, then ISO 9001 certified contractors will be accepted. We are a QP-1 and QS-1 certified contractor that is interested in submitting a bid to one or more of the prime contractors. Therefore our questions are: a. Please confirm that QP-1 and QS-1 will be required, and proposals not providing this qualification will be deemed as non-compliant. b. Confirm that determination of availability is a USACE determination and not a determination that can be made by each bidder.

Part A. QP-1 and QS-1are required. Paragraph 1.8.8, Section 09 97 02.05 has been revised. Part B. Section 09 97 13.17 by deleting “either ISO 9001 or”. See revised Specifications 09 97 02.05, 09 97 13.17, and 09 97 13.27 in Amendment 0003.

Section 00 01 00 states that offerors need to submit their Marshall Island Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Section 00 73 00 with their bids. Section 00 73 00 K-7 states: “Prior to receiving award of any contract, resulting from this solicitation, the apparently successful offeror must submit for the Contracting Officer's approval a Subcontracting and Hiring Plan (the Plan) which addresses the contractor's plan as to how it will subcontract and employ, as much as reasonably practicable, local contractors and Marshall Islands personnel.” General Contractors do not usually receive bids from Subcontractors, especially mechanical and electrical bids where they are reliant upon their own subcontractors to provide bids, until the bid day and often less than an hour or two before bids are due. This makes preparing an accurate Marshall Island Subcontracting Plan and submitting it with our bid challenging. We are requesting that the Government either allow an electronic submission of the Marshall Island Subcontracting Plan up to 72 hours after bids are due or require the Marshall Island Subcontracting Plan only of the apparent successful offeror prior to contract award.

Instructions to Bidders, para. 3, has been revised to require the apparent low bidder to submit the Subcontracting and Hiring Plan within 3 working days after bid opening.

See Amendment 0003.

Will individual phases contain liquidated damages, or are these tied to the overall completion date?

Liquidated Damages are tied only to the contract required completion date. See Section 00 72 00, FAR Clauses 52.211-10 and 52.211-12.

Will Prime Contractors (bidders) be limited to US and/or Marshallese owned companies?

Yes. See Clause K-2, Section 00 73 00.

Will subcontractors to Prime Contractors be limited to US/Marshallese owned companies?

IAW Clauses K-7 and K-10, Section 00 73 00, and the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the U.S. Govt. and the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), "Employment preference shall be given, without discrimination, to citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and to citizens, nationals and permanent resident aliens of the United States.", and "Shall utilize without discrimination, consistent with the laws and regulations of the United States, qualified local contractors to the maximum extent feasible, and qualified contractors which are legal entities of the United States."

Will Contractor employees be limited to US citizens and/or US legal aliens (Green Card) and/or Marshallese citizens and/or H-2 Visa workers? See answer to Question 5 above.

Section 00900

Page

W9128A-17-B-0001

7 Will any base housing be available for contractor use? See Clause K-14.

Will base dining facilities be available for Contractor personnel or will contractor be required to supply its own food?

See revised Clause K-30 in Amend 0003.

Will base Medical facilities be available for Contractor personnel or will contractor be required to supply its own medical facilities? See Clause K‐17 added by Amendment 0003.

Is the contractor responsible for all barge loading/unloading? If not, what assistance is available?

The Base Operations Support (BOS) contractor unloads the Matson container ship and places the containers at the designated final destination location at no cost.

Return loading of the shipping container to the Matson ship by the BOS contractor is at no cost. Additional movements of containers by the BOS contractor can be arranged for at a cost to the Contractor. Offloading of privately chartered barges is the responsibility of the Contractor.

11 Will archeological monitoring be required during excavation work? At times. Refer to Sheets GC 103, GC 104, and Spec Section 01 57 20, para 3.8.

Is there a contaminated soil staging area on the base (HAZMAT Storage)?

Contractor responsibility? Is contractor laydown area sufficient in size to accommodate contaminated soils and new incoming materials?

All contaminated soil (per field screening) shall be stockpiled at the landfarm stockpile area or immediate vicinity as directed. The Contractor shall provide berms, liners and covers as specified in Section 01 57 20. See section 01 57 20 in regards to soil staging details and responsibilities. Laydown areas for contaminated soils and incoming materials will be dependent on estimated quantities and work plan details, which shall be coordinated with USAG-KA as part of the Contaminated Media Management Work Plan. See Amendment 0003.

Due to the size and logistical challenges of this project, please provide a 30-day extension for bid submittal?

The bid opening date has been extended to 6 Sep 17, 2:00 p.m. Hawaiian Standard Time (HST).

We would like to formally request that the government provide a two week bid extension for the Kwajalein Atoll Replace Fuel Tanks Project, Solicitation No:

W9128A-17-B-0001 currently scheduled to bid on August 24th, 2017. The two week bid extension would allow for adequate time to prepare a proposal for a project of this magnitude. Granting the two week extension would revise the current bid due date to September 7th, 2017.

The bid opening date has been extended to 6 Sep 17, 2:00 p.m. Hawaiian Standard Time (HST).

We would like to formally request to know if the contractor is required to provide its own man camp for this project or if we are able to utilize the existing housing noted in the published Financial Policy and Rate Manual contained within the solicitation.

We did note that spec section 00 73 00 states Government will not provide housing, but because the cost is substantial we felt obligated to confirm that the Government will not have 40-50 beds available in Roi-Namur nor Kwajalein for this solicitation to use during construction from May 2018 – May 2021.

Contractor is required to provide its LSA (Logistics Support Area) - no government provided housing is available. See Clause K-14.

Replace Fuel Tanks, Kwajalein Atoll: PLS is a geomembrane liner installer. In the drawings & specs, it refers to a product over the liner for ballast, GCCM. I believe I know a manufacturer but wondered if there was a listed manufacturer or equal?

There is only one known manufacurer of this product. Note that this product is specified as an alternative to Rock Ballast.

Specification Section 00 01 00: Our subcontractors and suppliers are requiring additional time to derive responsible quotations for the solicitation. Please consider extending the due date for the offer for at least three weeks beyond that indicated on the SF1442.

The bid opening date has been extended to 6 Sep 17, 2:00 p.m. Hawaiian Standard Time (HST).

Section 00900

Page

Drawing A-101OB: Door 115 appears to be a bi-fold as drawn, but Door Schedule on Drawing A-601OB shows a 4’x7’ door. Please confirm door type and size.

Drawing A-101OB, Door 115 is intended to be a bi-folding closet door and the clear opening is intended to be 4' wide by 7 feet high. Clarification of the door and hardware will be provided. See Amendment 0003.

Specification 09 06 90-2.3.6.: Horizontal Blinds- there is no mention of type of blinds or locations. Please specify blind type and locations.

Horizontal 1" metal blinds are required for the project. Specification section 12 21 00, para. 2.1.1. has been included in Amendment 0003.

Specification 10 14 00.20: A placement interior sign schedule is defined for the POL Operations Building, but no other schedule is given for exterior signage or signage for the JP-5 Receipt Filter Building. Please specify any other interior or exterior signage needed for this proposal.

No interior signage is required for the Filter Building. Interior signage for the POL Operations Building is included in specification 10 14 00.20. There will be no exterior signage.

Specification 02 41 00 Demolition: Demolition on existing tanks foundations/slab etc. Are there additional as-builts? All known as-builts are provided with the plans.

Specification 00 10 00; Instructions To Bidders, item No. 3: Specification 00 10 00;

Instructions To Bidders, Item No. 3 indicates that the bidder shall submit Subcontracting and Hiring Plan in accordance with Section 00 73 00, K-7. Does this plan need to be submitted with the proposal?

Instructions to Bidders, para. 3, has been revised to require the apparent low bidder to submit the Subcontracting and Hiring Plan within 3 working days after bid opening.

See Amendment 0003.

Specification 01 45 35 Special Inspections: The duties specified for the Special Inspections appear to be similar to and perhaps redundant to the duties of representatives of the Contractor Quality Control organization and therefore, may create unnecessary costs to the Government. Can the requirements of Specification 01 45 35 be eliminated?

No. Special Inspectors are required as stated. However, there is no requirement that a Special Inspector can have no other duties (ie. one person, if he/she has all the qualifications, could be the SI for both Concrete and Masonry).

Specification 01 90 00-1.15: Working Hours appears to limit the production that may be realized for a typical construction project. Please consider changing the work time to 10 hour days for six days per week except for US Federal holidays.

Requests for changes in schedule will be reviewed after award by the COR. If reasonable and justified, these are generally approved.

Specification 01 90 00-1.16 indicates that all steel for exterior and non-air conditioned spaces is to be type 316 stainless steel and this requirement shall superseded all requirements noted on other sections in this Project Specifications. Is this requirement to be applied to the entire project without limitation? No. See revised spec in Amendment 0003.

Specification 01 90 00-1.16 indicates that all steel for exterior and non-air conditioned spaces is to be type 316 stainless steel and this requirement shall superseded all requirements noted on other sections in this Project Specifications.

Does the exterior tank shell plates and appurtenances need to be type 316 stainless steel? No. See revised spec in Amendment 0003.

27 Drawing Sheet No. GC101 shows a Concrete Batch Plant Location. Is this concrete batch plant available to supply structural concrete for this project?

No Government batch plant is available to support. The Government provides a location for the Contractor to set up a batch plant, see sheet GC101. The Contractor is responsible for their own batch plant and supplying their own structural concrete.

See Amendment 0003

Drawing Sheet B-101: Please provide the complete Geotechnical Engineering Study that was performed in support of the project design.

Final Geotechnical Investigation Report dated 12 October 2016, and Final Deep Soil Mixing Report dated 1 March 2017 provided by Amendment 0003.

Specification 01 32 00-3.3.20 (Anticipated Adverse Weather) makes reference to contract clause S-36.5. Does this clause need to be incorporated into Section 00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions?

Clause S-36.5 add in Section 00 73 00. See Amendment 0003.

Section 00900

Page

Specification 00 21 13 Instructions To Bidders indicates clause 52.214-22 Evaluation of Bids for Multiple Awards. Will more than one award be made as a result of this solicitation?

FAR Clause 52.214-22 has been deleted by Amendment 0003.

Section 01-74-17; 1.2.2 speaks to ‘clean concrete’ and disposal. Has the concrete that is to be demolished, as shown in the documents, been tested and found to be lead free?

The concrete has not been tested. The Contractor will not be required to test the concrete. Concrete for disposal shall have all paint removed. Materials removed from the concrete must be properly disposed of and tested where required in other specifications.

Because of the size, complexity, and logistical challenges of the project, as well as the delay in receiving plans and specifications (which gives us less than a full month to estimate the project), we request a three-week extension to the due date.

Otherwise, we will not be able to make a bid.

The bid opening date has been extended to 6 Sep 17, 2:00 p.m. Hawaiian Standard Time (HST).

We are surprised that a project of this size and complexity was issued as Price Only.

In recent years we have not seen a Price Only project remotely close to this size. In order to protect the government and the taxpayers, we strongly recommend that technical qualifications be added to the requirements, to include such elements as Experience, Past Performance, and Safety. Bidders should be required to demonstrate that they have built at least one fuel tank project of similar size and scope, and at least one other military fueling project. The quality of the final product and the adherence to the schedule depend on the winning bidder being experienced in these specific types of projects.

This project will remain issued as Price Only.

00 73 00: K-A, Pg. 16 - 17: We expect to use 45,000 gallons of water per day just to facilitate the deep soil mixing required for the in situ soil mixing for the DSM Panels i.e. New AG Tanks and both the POL and JP-5 Bldgs. The amount of water required to facilitate the grout/concrete mixing in the DSM work raises the question.Will there be enough available water to perform the deep soil mixing work? Again we anticipate to need 45,000 gallons of water per day just for the Deep Soil Mixing work.

If Kwajalein can’t provide the required amounts of water 45,000 gallons per day then how much can be provided?

A sufficient volume of potable water for DSM placement is not available. On average approximately 80,000 gallons per day of non-potable recaptured water is available. If this water is to be utilzed by the Contractor for production DSM wall placement a sufficient volume will have to be obtained prior to the start of work for mix design testing as described in the specification. See Amendment 0003, Section 31 01 01 para. 2.2 for clarification.

Specification 33 56 13.13-3.6.2 requires radiographic examination of shell butt welds. Is the mobilization of radiographic sources to Kwajalein Atoll permitted and what kind of approvals are required?

Yes, radiographic examination of shell butt welds are permitted.

Specification 33 56 13.13-3.6.2 requires radiographic examination of shell butt welds. What is the expected timeframe to secure USACE and Host Nation approval to mobilize radiographic sources to Kwajalein Atoll ?

Expected timeframe is 60 days.

Specification 33 56 13.13-3.6.2 requires radiographic examination of shell butt welds. Can other non-destructive testing of steel welds other than radiographic examination be utilized?

Follow specification requirements for weld testing.

Specification 33 56 13.13-3.6.2 requires radiographic examination of shell butt welds. Please provide the required forms, transportation requirements, storage requirements, and monitoring requirements that are needed for the use of radiographic sources at Kwajalein Atoll.

This information will be provided to the successful Contractor after award.

Section 00900

Page

Specification 33 56 13.13-3.6.2 requires radiographic examination of shell butt welds. Will special space be made available for the storage of radiographic sources during construction activities?

The Contractor shall work within the limits of the areas designated for this project as specified and depicted in the plans and specifications, unless otherwise approved as part of contract-required work plan coordination Storage areas shall be properly designed and permitted to handle the related hazardous materials.

Drawing B501- Section 1 reflects "Tank Foundations (By Others)" Please clarify.

Tank Foundation and Tank Anchoring requirements.

The tank foundation and anchoring requirements are shown on the Structural drawings. Sheet B501 shows only a generalized depiction of these features.

41 Drawing B502- Please clarify Tank Foundation and Tank Anchoring requirements. See Structural drawings for tank foundation and anchoring requirements.

Drawing X-115 - Detail 3 reflects tank ringwall extension. Please clarify Tank Foundation requirements in coordination with B501 and B502.

The foundation shown on B501 and B502 are generalized depictions only. See Structural drawings for foundation requirements.

43 Drawing P-101FB- Does emergency eyewash/shower require tempered water? No, the groundwater is typical 78-88 degrees F.

44 Drawing M-503 FB- Low point drains are shown in elevation. Are High Point Vents required? If so, what size/configuration/quantity?

High point vents and low point drains are shown in plan view on sheet M-502FB. The high point vent detail and low point drain detail are both shown on sheet M-502.

Drawings M-502 FB and M-503 FB- Please clarify pipe support type/configuration/detail.

Note has been added to sheets M-502FB and M-503FB. Pipe support details reside on sheet S-104FB. See Amendment 0003.

Drawings CD404 and MD404- Please clarify tank foundations to remain. Shall the foundations be removed to below grade?

The tank concrete foundations shall remain in place as noted on sheet CD404. No portions of the concrete foundations shall be removed.

Drawings CD406, CD407, CD409, CD410, MD406, MD40, MD409 and MD410- Please clarify tank foundations configuration to be demolished (e.g.

type/depth/quantity?) No as-built drawings are available other than those already provided with the plans.

Drawings CS408, CS409, CS410, MS706, MS708, MS709MS710, X102. X104 and X106- Please clarify Tank Fire Suppression piping requirements, if any (e.g. supply tie-in points, pipe size/routing, pipe supports, tank connections, etc.). No new fire suppression piping is required.

Question: Drwgs MS401 thru MS411, Note 3: All locations where dissimilar metal flanged connections reside, stainless steel bolts, nuts & washers shall be used for connections. Please clarify that an isolation kit is not required in these locations. Stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts are all that is required.

Question: Drwg MS408: Pipe supports PS-99 thru PS-107 for existing 6” MUR Receipt & 8” JP-5 Receipt lines are carbon steel. Pipe support details on SS105 call for PS material to be stainless steel. Please clarify.

Portion of pipe support welded directly to existing CS pipes shall also be CS. PS schedule and PS details on Sheets SS103-SS105 will have notes added clarifying this requirement. See Amendment 0003.

Question: Drwg MS406, MS408 , MS409 & MS410: There is a call-out for an isolated flange (IF) at the first flanged connection from the issue & receipt lines at the tank. There is no spec provided for this IF in Div 33. Please advise. Language has been added to specification 33 52 43.13. See Amendment 0003.

Section 00900

Page

Reference: Section 01 10 00 p. 5 of 7, Section 3 “PAYMENTS”

a. Will the Contractor be paid for stored materials delivered to Kwajalein?

b. If the Contractor will be paid for stored materials, what documentation is required?

c. Will the Contractor be paid for the cost of shipping for stored materials delivered to Kwajalein?

d. Will the Contractor be paid for overhead and profit on stored materials delivered to Kwajalein?

e. Will the Contractor be paid for the mobilization of equipment and personnel? If yes, what documentation is required?

f. Will the Contractor be paid for man-camp facilities as a direct cost upfront once completed?

a. Will the Contractor be paid for stored materials delivered to Kwajalein?

[Yes, for specific bulk order materials.]

b. If the Contractor will be paid for stored materials, what documentation is required?

[All documentation verifying the material is on island and dedicated to the project, such as paid invoice, bill of lading, etc.]

c. Will the Contractor be paid for the cost of shipping for stored materials delivered to Kwajalein?

[Cost of shipping is generally pro-rated through the cost of the materials.]

d. Will the Contractor be paid for overhead and profit on stored materials delivered to Kwajalein?

[Not directly.]

e. Will the Contractor be paid for the mobilization of equipment and personnel? If yes, what documentation is required?

[Not directly. When there is no specific applicable CLIN for an activity, the work or effort performed is paid as related to % complete on each progress payment.]

f. Will the Contractor be paid for man-camp facilities as a direct cost upfront once completed?

[Not directly. When there is no specific applicable CLIN for an activity, the work or effort performed is paid as related to % complete on each progress payment.]

Is there an existing concrete batch plant on Kwajalein Island that is available for the Contractors use on this contract?

No Government batch plant is available to support. The Government provides a location for the Contractor to set up a batch plant, see sheet GC101. The Contractor is responsible for their own batch plant and supplying their own structural concrete.

See Amendment 0003

Is there an existing USACE certified testing lab on Kwajalein that is available for the Contractors use on this contract? If yes, what is the prevailing charge?

There are certified labs owned and operated by private contractors. The Government does not facilitate arrangements for testing services.

In the event of an emergency medical injury that is beyond the capabilities of the Kwajalein Hospital, will USACE or USAGKA charter and pay for the required emergency medical air evacuation?

See Clause K-17, Section 00 73 00, added by Amendment 0003. All medical and dental costs are to be paid by the Contractor.

56 Does Kwajalein have a public transportation system that is available for the Contractors use?

Yes, there are shuttle buses that make a loop around the island. Contractors are generally allowed to ride however if over-crowding occurs prioritization may be implemented.

Given the salt spray from ocean shipping and the corrosive nature of Kwajalein, the Contractor expects to perform maintenance on our equipment during the performance of this contract. Will the Contractor be provided a location on Kwajalein to perform maintenance on their construction equipment?

The Contractor shall work within the limits of the areas designated for this project as specified and depicted in the plans and specifications, unless otherwise approved as part of contract-required work plan coordination. Maintenance areas shall be properly designed and permitted to handle the related hazardous materials.

Section 00900

Page

Reference: Section 00 73 00, p. 3 of 17, Clause K-16. On previous contracts on Kwajalein, dependents of Contractor’s personnel have not been allowed to live or visit Kwajalein. However, K-16 says dependents will be allowed to reside on Kwajalein only. a. Please confirm if the Contractor’s personnel will be allowed to have their dependents live on Kwajalein. b. Are children allowed to live south of 6th street on Kwajalein? c. Will Contractor personnel with dependents on Island be allowed to live in Government furnished housing units North of 6th street?

d. What rate will the Contractor be charged to rent family housing North of 6th street to house personnel with dependents?

Dependents of Contractor personnel, either United States citizens or alien residents of the U.S., will not be permitted to reside on Kwajalein Atoll, unless otherwise authorized by the Commander, USAKA and by the Contracting Officer. See revised clause K-16, Section 00 73 00 in Amendment 0003.

Reference: Section 00 73 00, p. 3 of 17, Clause K-30. Please confirm that Contractor’s personnel will be considered residents and will be charged a day rate of $17.00 per person to use the Government Cafeteria, as stated on page 27 of the Rate Manual, section 2.7, (3) facility Space Cost, subparagraph (c) Meal Rate.

Messing facilities will be provided as per revised Clause K-30. See Amendment 0003.

In section 01 35 26, Page 26, Paragraph 1.6.11, it is stated the Contractor shall, “Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one (1) person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).”

a. Please define what the Government considers to be a project site? b. Does the Batch Plant Area qualify and a separate project site? c. When loads of material are taken from the Fuel Farm to the Landfill or Stockpile Area, will an additional SSHO be required at each the Landfill or Stockpile Area?

Only one designated and approved SSHO is required for the contract. It is expected that the KTR will have a safety staff to adequately cover all areas and activities on the project.

Drawing CG101. On CG101, the LSA area is indicated. By using the scale provided on the drawing, the Contractor has determined the Area that will be provided to the Contractor for the LSA area is approximately 62,900sqft. a. Please confirm the Government will provide the Contractor 62,900 sqft for the LSA area. b. Considering the size of the project and number of personnel required for the performance of work, we think the LSC area (~ 62900 sqft) is not sufficient to build/setup the man-camp units. Will the Government provide additional LSA area?

The area shown on drawing GC101 is approximate. The details of the LSA will be finalized post-award, as per clause K-14, which indicates, "(e) The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer and USAKA DPW a plan of the temporary quarters to be installed, which shows all utilities."

Reference 00 73 00, Page 3 of 17, Clause K-14. a. Please confirm 15ft is the required distance between Contractor housing units to provide adequate fire access.

b. Will the Contractor be allowed to provide stacked housing units?

c. Will the Contractor be allowed to build housing units in excess of 15ft in height?

a. Construction of LSA units shall be constructed in accordance with per UFC 1-201-

01 NON-PERMANENT DOD FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY

OPERATIONS, and K-14.

b. Limitations on height shall be as per clause 252.236-7005 AIRFIELD SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS.

c. Housing shall not be constructed in excess of 15 ft.

In the Financial Rate Manual, Page 25, Section 2.7, paragraph 2, subparagraph g, it is indicated that the Contractor may use the “Kwaj Lodge” at a rate of $109.00 per night. a. What is the availability of rooms at the Kwaj Lodge?

b. What is the maximum number of days the Contractor may consecutively rent a room?

c. What is the maximum number of rooms the Contractor may rent?

d. Will the Contractor be guaranteed a certain number of rooms for this contract? If yes, how many?

e. Do government personnel or Contractor personnel have 1st priority to the rooms?

The Kwaj Lodge may be used in support of constructing the LSA only. Kwaj Lodge rates are $109/night. Room availability cannot be guaranteed. For bidding purposes, it shall be assumed that adequate lodging will be available to support the setup of the LSA. After the LSA is set up, all personnel shall be lodged in the LSA, as required in clause K-14.

Section 00900

Page

The Contractor estimates that at minimum, it will take 12 weeks to construct the mancamp. a. Where will the Contractors mancamp construction crew live during this time? b. Will the government provide temporary Contractor Living Units (CLU) for the Contractors personnel during construction and utility hookup of the Contractors mancamp?

c. Will the Government guarantee space at the Kwaj Lodge for the Contractor’s mancamp construction crew?

SEE ANSWER TO RFI 63

In Fire Alarm Riser Drawings FA601OB & FA601FB shows Antenna and Transceiver are used to transmit signal to Fire Department. Also, in Spec Section 28 31 76 – Interior Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System specified the use of Radio Transmitter and Interface Panel. Based on our experience in Kwajalein Island, telephone lines are used for transmission of fire alarm signal to the fire department.

Please confirm that radio alarm transmitter will be use to transmit signal to the fire department.

The Fire Department on Kwaj indicated that fire alarm signals are transmitted through the telephone lines. See cChanges to FA101FB, FA101OB, FA601FB, FA601OB and Spec 28 31 76 in Amendment 0003.

In keyed note no. 3 of drawing EG101OB as stated ‘see telephone backboard elevation on sheet EP501OB’. But, EP501OB do not exist, please confirm.

Note 3 of EG101OB, should refer to drawing TT601OB instead of EP501OB. See Amendment 0003.

Drawing EL501OB Lighting Details – Sheet 1, in Type B, Be Luminaire requirement

no. 4 shows that projected life is 100,00 hours at 87% Lumen output. Please confirm that ‘100,00 hours’ is a typographical error and it should be ‘100,000 hours’. Yes this is a typo, and should say 100,000 hours. See Amendment 0003.

In drawing EP601OB some of the distribution circuit breaker ratings of Main Distribution Panel (MDP) in Power-One Line Diagram do not match in the MDP Panel schedule of load. One example is the distribution breaker for Panel ‘A’ is 125A 3Pole at Power-One Line Diagram but in the MDP Panel Schedule it is 100A 3Pole breaker. Please advise which will prevail. Panel A should be 125A and Panel EM should be 100A. See Amendment 0003.

Power-One Line Diagram at Drawing EP601OB shows that the contractor will provide New Breaker in existing 120/208V Panel in Vault 761. To better determine the type or kind of circuit breaker the contractor will be providing, please give us the Brand and Model of existing Panel in Vault 761. Best available information is already provided.

Power-One Line Diagram at Drawing EP601FB shows that the contractor will provide New Breaker in existing 480V Panel PP-B. To better determine the type or kind of circuit breaker the contractor will be providing, please give us the Brand and Model of existing Panel PP-B. Drawing ES413 note 5, provides this information (Westinghouse POW-R-LINE)

In Lighting Fixture Schedule drawing at EL101FB shows that Types X & Xe lighting fixtures specification can be seen in detail C of drawing EL501OB. But there is no detail C at EL501OB. Please provide direction.

The fixture schedule of EL101FB should refer to the details on EF501FB (not EL501OB and EL502OB). See Amendment 3.

In drawing TT101OB show a number ‘Data Outlet’. Please provide information of the following; a. Number of type of cables; b. Size of conduit; c. Number and type of jack.

Specification 27 10 00 "BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM" provides the details for both the type of cables and the outlet boxes. Contractor must follow NEC on conduit sizing for these cables (routes shown on TT101OB are homerun only, contractor has choice of grouping multiple drops as long as NEC is followed.)

Section 00900

Page

Note no. 5 of Drawing CD401 indicate that Building 777 will be demolish. Please provide as-built drawings of POL Office 777 so we can properly identity the demolition & removal activities. No as-built drawings are available for this Building.

Sheet FX101FB shows fire sprinkler system on the filter room. This area will not be air conditioned. Kindly confirm if we need to have sprinkler pipe materials to be stainless steel 316. See Amendment 0003 for clarification of the pipe material in the filter room.

75 Please confirm if the QCFPE needs to be onsite during hydrant flow test

Per UFC 3-600-01, flow test must be performed under the direction of the QFPE.

Flow test data and responsibility of the test is by the contractor's fire protection engineer. It is the QFPE's judgement as to whether being on-site is required. The base fire department is not to conduct the fire flow.

On Plans M-101FB, please confirm if we need to have HVAC ductworks, exhaust fan, louvers to be stainless steel 316 on the filter room.

Ductwork, exhaust fan, and penthouse will be required to be stainless steel or anodized aluminum.

Please confirm pipe material on exterior based on specs section 33 52 43.13 shall be stainless steel 304 and not Stainless steel 316.

Piping shall follow what is specificed witihin specification 33 52 43.13, Type 304.

Control tubing and other items may be type 316 but the specifications will call out what is required for each.

Sheet GC-401 note no. 4 and 5, calls for work on Fire suppression water and foam connections. Please provide as-built drawings of existing fire suppression system. All available as-builts are provided with the plans.

Specs Section 33 56 13.13 Par 3.6.2 says “Perform inspection of welds in accordance with API Std 650. Inspect butt welds requiring complete penetration and complete fusion by the radiographic method. Inspect roof support column welds below design liquid level by visual and dye penetrant methods.

See RFI 80

Please confirm that the government is allowing the use of radiographic equipment on island to inspect butt welds requiring complete penetration and complete fusion.

Confirmed.

Section 33 56 13.15 Par 1.4.1 Qualifications of FML Engineer says “The Contractor shall provide a field engineer full time to this project during FML installation and testing. The field engineer shall have successfully completed manufacturer's training for handling and installing FML systems, as well as have at least one-million square feet of installation experience. Submit a letter providing evidence of the Contractor's and the field engineer's experience, training, and licensing. Statements of previous FML job experience shall be provided with a point of contact, a phone number, address, the type of installation, and the current status of the installation.

The specification does not require an "FML Engineer". It requires a "field engineer" which is described as an individual who meets the minimum experience to be assigned to oversee FML installation. This person's credentials including experience, training, licensing and project history is to be submitted.

The Contractor has been informed by the liner manufacturers that, based on their experience and Industry Standard, a FML Engineer seems to does NOT existent.

Will the government waive the FML Engineer requirement and allow the Contractor to just provide a Manufacturer’s Representative with the same experience outlined under the FML Engineer? See response above.

If a Manufacturer’s Representative is not acceptable for this project, please clarify what engineering discipline is required for the FML Engineer, as FML Engineers do not exist. See response above.

Section 00900

Page

Section 33 56 19 Par 1.4.2 Field Engineer Qualifications says “Provide a field engineer who has successfully completed manufacturer's training on handling and installing of the fuel impermeable liner to be installed. Demonstrate that the engineer has at least one million square feet of liner installation experience. Submit a letter providing evidence of the field engineer's experience, training, and licensing. In regard to the field engineer's experience, include in the submittal a point of contact, a phone number, the address, the type of installation, and the current status of each installation mentioned. a. a. Will the Government waive the Field Engineer requirement and allow the Contractor to provide just the manufacturer’s representative with the same experience outlined for a Field Engineer? If no, please clarify what qualifications are required for the Field Engineer, including but not limited to: Required Engineering discipline (Civil, Structural, environmental, etc.), Education level (Bachelors, Masters, PhD) and Years’ Experience.

The Field Engineer requirement will not be waived. Note there is no requirement that this individual be of a specific engineering discipline, hold an engineering license/registration, or have completed a minimum education level. Any individual meeting the stated requirements may be submitted to serve as the field engineer for FML installation.

During mobilization and demobilization, please advise if the BOS Contractor will move Contractor’s containers from the wharf to designated staging area and back without cost to the Contractor.

SEE ANSWER TO RFI 10

Housing: Please verify if there are certain regulations or design standards the contractor should follow for the provision of temporary housing for its workers and staff. Is there a general technical requirement for contractor housing? Also, please advise if collapsible housing units are acceptable.

SEE ANSWER TO RFI 62

Partnering Sessions: a) Where will be the Initial Partnering Session? b) Who are the required attendees from the Contractor? c) Where will be the Follow-on Sessions and how many times?

As discussed in the Specifications (S-36.22 Notice of Partnering), the initial session is to be held on Kwajalein. Any follow on sessions will be as needed and will also be held on Kwajalein. Key On-Site Contractor Personnel are expected to attend: Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Contractor Quality Control System Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer, etc.

Section 01 45 04 – a) Please confirm if CQC System Manager and QC Manager are two separate positions? b) Can these positions be combined and performed by one qualified individual? c) If not, will the CQC System Manager need to be full time on-site?

Per Specification Section 01 45 04, Para 3.4.1 QC Organization Personnel Requirements, "The requirements for the CQC organization are a CQC System Manager and sufficient number of additional qualified personnel to ensure safety and contract compliance." References to CQC System Manager and/or QC Manager are interchangeable, ie.one position. The CQC System Manger must be full time on site.

Per 3.4.2 CQC System Manager, "The CQC System Manager must be assigned no other duties. Identify in the plan an alternate to serve in the event of the CQC System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the CQC System Manager."

Section 00900

Page

Section 01 45 04, CQC Personnel Experience Matrix – a.) If an individual is qualified to perform different areas of responsibility and has necessary education and/or experience, will he/she be allowed to perform multiple areas of responsibility and positions of CQC Personnel?

Per Specification Section 01 45 04, Para 3.4.3, the paragraph immediately proceeding the Experience Matrix states, "In addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager for the following areas: electrical, mechanical, structural, environmental,. These individuals may be employees of the prime or subcontractor; be responsible to the CQC System Manager; be physically present at the construction site during work on their areas of responsibility; have the necessary education and/or experience in accordance with the experience matrix listed herein. These individuals must have no other duties other than quality control. A single person may cover more than one area provided that they are qualified to perform QC activities in each designated and that workload allows."

Currently the only US Flag vessel on a regular monthly shipping schedule to Kwajalein is the Matson Navigation Ship which leaves the US West Coast and arrives in Guam/Hawaii with the cargo then being trans-loaded onto a P2 (Foreign Flag Vessel) for service to Kwajalein. Will the government provide the waiver for the use of P2 service from Guam to Kwajalein for this contract?

YES, PROVIDED SHIPPING LINES REMAIN UNCHANGED

What is the government’s estimation in cubic yards of the amount of petroleum (DRO, GRO, VOC or BTEX) and/or PCB contaminated soil or concrete that will need to be excavated/remediated on this project?

See drawing CD101, Note 3 for extents of petroleum contaminated soil. Remediation will be By Others.

Will the government allow petroleum or PCB (greater >1 ppm but less <50 ppm) contaminated soil to be land farmed on Kwajalein?

The remediation contractor at Kwajalein is responsible for the contaminated soil after delivery to the land farm. This Contract is not responsible for testing and remediation of petroleum (or PCB) contaminated soil.

Can the government supply an environmental assessment report including all baseline and post remediation soil and ground water testing results of the tank farm facility as a result of the previously reported 6000+ gallons in spills from 2009 & 2010?

The EA is available here: http://usagkacleanup.info/fuel-farm-old-power-plant-fuel-line-kwajalein/ but does not contain the requested data. The soil was tested for TPH (DRO and GRO) during the Geotechnical investigation and found high quantities of both. The geotechnical report is provided in this Amendment 0003.

Have there been any additional spills at the tank farm since 2010, if so what was location, the amount and the subsequent environmental impact?

Yes, spills have occurred. Reports are not available. The Geotech Report has the most current data. The geotechnical report is provided in this Amendment 0003.

Has there been previous bioremediation of any contaminated soils at the tank farm if so, when and what product(s) were used?

See Kwajalein Tank Farm Remediation Plan, October 2013 located here:

http://usagkacleanup.info/fuel-farm-old-power-plant-fuel-line-kwajalein/

Who will be responsible for repair of the secondary containment berm liners that are found to be damaged or otherwise leaking during this project?

Contractor will only be responsible for repairing damage done by the Contractor. Only Tank 6 & 7 containment cells have EXISTING liners that must be in-tact throughout and after construction See Notes on Sheets CD402, CD405, CS402 & CS405. The existing liners for existing Tanks 8/9 cell and Tanks 13/14 containment cell will be abandoned in-place as indicated on Sheets CD403 & CD404. The existing liners for all other cells will be completely removed, as indicated on the Removal Plans.

Section 00900

Page

Has the government dedicated a stockpile/storage area for contaminated soil or concrete excavated from this project that cannot be land farmed or bio-remediated?

All contaminated soil (per field screening) shall be stockpiled at the landfarm stockpile area or immediate vicinity as directed. The Contractor shall provide berms, liners and covers as specified in Section 01 57 20. Further testing, moving and remediation of this soil is the responsibility of others. Concrete waste (cleaned of contaminants) shall be disposed of at the Concrete Rubble Stockpile locations.

Amendment 0003 provides further clarification, see Section 01 57 20 and Sheet GC 101.

Who will be responsible for the surveying, manifesting, shipping and disposal of contaminated soil or concrete excavated/remediated from this project?

This contract only requires that…