RFI Questons and Responses - FE Walter Bridge Repairs W912BU25B0007.pdf
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) Questions and Responses for the FE Walter Bridge Repairs Solicitation W912BU25B0007. The document contains 11 questions and answers addressing key bidding details, including representations and certifications, bridge inspection reports, concrete repair scope, equipment weight limits, bid bond requirements, and submission procedures. Notable responses include confirmation of a 20% bid guarantee or $3,000,000 (whichever is less), an 80,000 lbs equipment weight limit on the bridge, acceptance of digital signatures, and a change to electronic bid submissions only with virtual bid opening attendance. The project involves repair work on the Francis E. Walter Dam service bridge in White Haven, PA, with a performance period of 180 calendar days and an estimated project value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses in the highway, street, and bridge construction category (NAICS 237310).
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FE Walter Bridge Repairs Solicitation W912BU25B0007
RFI Questions & Responses
1. QUESTION: In regards to subject project, page 4 of 46 of the solicitation states to “Complete and submit applicable Representations and Certifications.” Can more information be provided as to what this entails?
RESPONSE: The offeror shall complete the required fields within 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025).
2. QUESTION: Can you please provide a copy of the latest bridge inspection report to all bidders?
RESPONSE: Yes, the 2022 FE Walter Service Bridge Inspection Reports has been provided.
3. QUESTION: The concrete repairs shown on the drawings do not appears to affect any area which directly under the bearing plates. Given that the sounding of the concrete was done in 2019, it is possible that the deterioration now extends under the bearing plates. In the event that the repairs extent under the bearings and require temporary jacking, will this be treated as a contract change?
RESPONSE: Yes, all contractors are advised to bid the project per the existing scope.
If the repairs extend under the bearings and require temporary jacking, a modification will be issued on the original contract.
4. QUESTION: Is there a weight limit for equipment to be placed on the bridge?
RESPONSE: Yes, 80,000 lbs. (see Drawings, Sheet Number S-001, General Notes item 11). Also see note concerning the turning radius of entry onto the bridge.
5. QUESTION: Is a bid bond required for this project? If so what is the percentage?
RESPONSE: The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.
6. QUESTION: Is there a maintenance period once the project is completed?
RESPONSE: No.
7. QUESTION: Is the percentage required for bid bond 20%?
RESPONSE: The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.
8. QUESTION: Can the original have digital signatures?
RESPONSE: Yes, digital signatures are acceptable.
9. QUESTION: Can the copy have digital signatures?
RESPONSE: Yes, digital signatures are acceptable.
10. QUESTION: Do we have to register in advance to hand deliver bid?
RESPONSE: The solicitation has been amended to allow for the submission of electronic bids only. Please see the revised instructions in Solicitation Amendment 0002.
11. QUESTION: Is this proposal rip and read? Are we able to attend bid opening virtually?
RESPONSE: There will be a public opening and reading aloud of sealed bids submitted by contractors. The solicitation has been amended to allow for the submission of electronic bids only and virtual attendance instructions have been provided in Solicitation Amendment 0002.
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