B.06.04 RFI's and Responses 8.27.2020.pdf

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Project: Taxiway Whiskey Phase 3, JBA, MD Review: W912DR-20-B-0015 (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 26 inquiries.

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8752803 Contracting 00 21 13

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

Please confirm if Offerors may utilize the experience of teaming partners/Subcontractors to fulfill the definitive responsibility criteria provided that (1) an executed teaming agreement is provided and (2) at least two of the projects submitted are provided by the prime offeror.

On: Aug 07 2020.

Government Response. . The Bidders may utilize the experience of teaming partners/subcontractors to fulfill the definitive responsibility criteria provided that: 1) an executed teaming agreement is provided and 2) at least two of the projects submitted are provided by the Prime bidder. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8758133 Contracting 01 45 00.00 10

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Item 3.4.3 lists a mechanical QC as a member of the quality control staff. Please consider removing this requirement since there is no mechanical work in this project.

On: Aug 11 2020.

Government Response. . A dedicated Mechanical QC staff is required as per Item 3.4.3 in the Specification. There is fuel piping included with the project. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8758460 Contracting 01 45 00.00 10

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

Item 3.4.3 notes the requirement for a electrical quality control. Please consider eliminating this position as the electrical work is minimal. This was not a requirement for Taxiway Whiskey phases 1 & 2.

Alternatively, if required consider allowing this position to be fulfilled by the airfield lighting subcontractor.

On: Aug 11 2020.

Government Response. . A dedicated Electrical QC staff is required as per the Item 3.4.3 of the Specification. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8768933 Contracting 00 21 13

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

Please consider reducing the number of completed projects that must be submitted to fulfill the definitive responsibility criteria from (4) to (3).

On: Aug 14 2020.

Government Response. . The number of completed projects that must be submitted to fulfill the definitive responsibility criteria have been decreased from four (4) to three (3). On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8768937 Contracting 00 21 13

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

Item 4 outlines what it defines as 'reasonable goals during the terms of the contract. Are these goals minimum requirements or may the Offeror propose what it feels are reasonable goals?

Based on experience with similar projects we do not feel that the listed goals are reasonable.

On: Aug 14 2020.

Government Response. . Each subcontracting goal should be based on the total dollars planned to be subcontracted IAW FAR 19.704 and not the total acquisition value IAW DFARS PGI 215.304 (for SB Participation Plans). Each subcontracting goal is independent of the other goals. Bidders may propose alternate goals, however IAW FAR 19.702(a)(1)(ii), if the apparently successful bidder fails to negotiate a subcontracting plan acceptable to the contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting officer, the bidder will be ineligible for award. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8768959 Contracting 00 21 13

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

Please consider allowing offerors to submit projects that are at least 60% complete to fulfill the definitive responsibility criteria.

On: Aug 14 2020.

Government Response. . The submission requirement of completed projects remains unchanged. On:

Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8773005 Contracting 00 10 00

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

The bid schedule does not include any estimated quantities. Please confirm if offeros are to enter the quantities from the plans.

We suggest that the bid form be revised to include the quantities so that there is no confusion.

On: Aug 17 2020.

Government Response. . An updated bid schedule will be provided to reference the estimated quantities via amendment. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8773028 Contracting GC101

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Outside of description of work note 5 which says taxiway charlie shall be closed for the duration of phase 3 but must be open between November 15th and February 15th, are there any exclusionary periods or other restrictions on when work is able to be performed?

On: Aug 17 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. Additional items include but are not limited to; Ramp Freezes (01 14 00, 1.41.1), Unexpected Military Operations (GC001), ILS Restrictions (GC006), Work Adjacent to West Runway (GC005). On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8773036 Contracting Solicitation

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

The solicitation notes that the contractor shall complete the project within 365 days after receiving notice to proceed.

Please consider revising this duration to allow the Contractor the full 2021 weather season to complete the work

Page 2 of 7ProjNet: Logged In User since typically they cannot start until a mix design is approved and weather permits (feb/march) which in turn limits the available time to complete the work.

On: Aug 17 2020.

Government Response. . The period of performance has been updated to 450 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8773615 Contracting 01 17 00

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

Section 3.1.1 notes that each open CMA ECP shall be staffed with a minimum of 1 CSE at all time during project operating hours. Please confirm if this person is required in addition to the government provided guard at the existing access gate shown on GC101.

On: Aug 17 2020.

Government Response. . Yes, the CSE identified in Section 3.1.1 is a requirement of JBA and in addition to the Government provided guard at the gate to the airfield during the work hours specified in the Work Restrictions specification section. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8773624 Contracting 01 17 00

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

Please confirm that the '1 roaming CSE relief supervisior' must be in addition to the ECP staff member identified in 3.1.1.

On: Aug 17 2020.

Government Response. . The roaming CSE relief supervisor is required per paragraph 3.2.1. in addition to the ECP staff member identified in paragraph 3.1.1. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8773649 Contracting 07 17 00

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

Section 3.2.1 notes that the contractor's bid shall include training and staffing up to 10 CSE, as additional CSE may be required in addition to locations shown in the plans.

(1) Please confirm that the minimum requirement is the CSE personel indicated on the plans (3 @ GC102, 3 @ GC103, 1 @ GC104) plus those identified in the spec (ecp per 3.1.1 and roaming supervisor per 3.2.1) for a total of 9.

(2) Please consider mandating a certain quantity of CSE if more than what is currently identified. Otherwise the Offeror has no way of determining the number of 'additional CSE that may be required in addition to locations shown in the plans'

On: Aug 17 2020.

Government Response. . 1) The minimum requirement for CSR personnel indicated on the plans GC102, GC103 and GC104 plus those identified in the specification per 3.1.1 and 3.2.1 are a total of nine.

2)Ten (10) CSE's are sufficient for this project. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8773698 Contracting 01 17 00

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

Please confirm if the entire CSE staff identified on sheets GC102-104 are required at all times, even if work is limited to a single area of the site.

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Another example would be after-hours work. Night time or after-hours paving will be required to complete the work but will be limited in area. Will the entire CSE staff identified on sheets GC102-104 be required?

If the entire staff will not be required please consider noting a minimum number of CSE when work is limited in area.

On: Aug 17 2020.

Government Response. . The number of CSE required are as identified in the plans, Sheets GC102- 1044, and will not be reduced in those areas. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8774050 Construction Phasing 01 17 00

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Section 1.4.4.7 notes to provide an office trailer for escort personnel. Please confirm if a location for this trailer and/or other contractor staging will be provided closer to the entry to the project site than the laydown area off of Nevada Ave.

The laydown on Nevada avenue is located too far from the sit entrance. Space has been provided near the site entrance on other phases of taxiway whiskey.

On: Aug 17 2020.

Government Response. . The contractor staging, batch plant and office trailer area shall be on Nevada Avenue as identified on Sheet GC003. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8777849 Contracting Solicitation page 3 of 59 00 10 00

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Bid Schedule in Solicitation page 3 of 59 lists items 1 thru 9 for Bid Pricing. This Bid Schedule does not provide estimated quantities for pricing? Plan page GC002 Table A lists quantities for the respected Clin Numbers. Please review and advise if bidders are to utilize the Table A Clin quantities for pricing and bid submission? Will the Bid Schedule be revised?

On: Aug 19 2020.

Government Response. . An updated bid schedule will be provided to reference the estimated quantities via amendment. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8777951 Contracting Solicitation page 7 of 59 4. Subcontracting Goals

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Please review and clarify the proposed Subcontracting Goals listed on Solicitation page 7 of 59. The noted percentages add to 99.50% ? This goal can not be met and needs clarified. The following are listed;

60% Small Business 12% Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns 7% Women Owned Small Business 4.5% HubZone Small Business 10% Veteran Owned Small Business 6% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

On: Aug 19 2020.

Government Response. . Each subcontracting goal should be based on the total dollars planned to be subcontracted IAW FAR 19.704 and not the total acquisition value IAW DFARS PGI 215.304.

Subcontracting goals are not meant to add up to create a 99.5% subcontracting goal. Instead, each subcontracting goal is independent of the other goals. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8781182 Utilities Engineering GC003

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

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Plan sheet GC003 depicts Contractor Laydown/Batch Plant Area. It appears that this site has been used for a previous project Plant Site. Please provide information pertaining to existing electrical services size, and waterline size and locations.

Will Temporary Fence and Gates be required for the Laydown and Batch Plant site ?

On: Aug 19 2020.

Government Response. . For the electrical, there is an existing 500 kVA pad mounted transformer that was used for the previous batch plant and there are two (2) overhead transformers (167 kVA & 75 kVA) on the poles in the staging area used to feed the trailers.

For the water utility, per Sheet GC001 and Section 3.2, AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES, the Contractor shall contact ASUS for existing conditions and prior to making any connections.

Temporary fence and gates shall be required per Specification Section 01 50 00, 3.4.3.1, for the safety and security of the Contractor's site, equipment and personnel. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8781317 Paving Plan Paving Detail CJ501 32 13 14.13

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Plan Jointing Details and Specifications do not call out or provide proposed Welded Wire Mesh size or type. Please provide proposed mesh size and type. ie: 6 x 6 W6 x W6.

On: Aug 19 2020.

Government Response. . The percent steel is given as the requirement rather than specify a given size of mesh or rebar spacing. This allows the contractor flexibility in choosing the local material available. On:

Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8783529 Civil 32 13 14.13

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

Spec Section 32 13 14.13-2.3.2.3 Size and Grading – Specifically calls out utilization of #4 Agg. & #67 Agg.

separately. Would the Government entertain utilizing a blended 467 aggregate (1 Aggregate) with #8 Agg. (2nd Aggregate)? It has been the contractors experience that this mix provides an overall better product.

On: Aug 20 2020.

Government Response. . The two aggregate sizes specified in Spec Section 32 13 14.13-2.3.2.3 Size and Grading – Specifically calls out utilization of #4 Agg. & #67 Agg. separately, should be used for the basis of the bid. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8783532 Civil 32 13 14.13

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Spec Section 32 13 14.13-2.11.1.1 Location – What size/capacity is the available for water flow and electrical power?

On: Aug 20 2020.

Government Response. . For the electrical, there is an existing 500 kVA pad mounted transformer that was used for the previous batch plant and there are two (2) overhead transformers (167 kVA & 75 kVA) on the poles in the staging area used to feed the trailers.

For the water utility, per Sheet GC001 and Section 3.2, AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES, the Contractor shall contact ASUS for existing conditions and prior to making any connections. On: Aug 25

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8783534 Civil 32 13 14.13

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

Spec Section 32 13 14.13-2.12.6 Concrete Strength for Final Acceptance – Section 32 13 14.13 states that specified flexural strength for concrete is 650 psi at 90 days. Section 32 13 14.13-2.12.6 states that concrete is accepted based on 14-day compressive strength tests based on mix design test specimen correlation. Can the concrete be accepted based on 28-Day Flexural Strength Results of 650 psi or higher and/or accepted based on earlier test results achieving design strength?

On: Aug 20 2020.

Government Response. . The specification allows acceptance for strength of the in place concrete using 14-day old compressive specimens which will be correlated to 90-day flexural strengths base on a correlation factor worked out during the mix design. The only time the 90-day waiting period is a factor is during the mix design process. Switching to 28-day age testing for 650 psi flex does not help the timing of production test strengths On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8783538 Civil 32 13 14.13

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Spec Section 32 13 14.13-3.4 & 3.4.2 – Section 3.4 states that concrete has a 45 minute haul time from mixing to deposit in non-agitating trucks. Section 3.4.2 states that the time is 15 minutes on smooth roads in non-agitating trucks. Which is correct?

On: Aug 20 2020.

Government Response. . The 45 minutes in paragraph 3.4 for non-agitating trucks covers the time from when cement is added to the mixer until the concrete is deposited in front of the paver. The 15 minutes covered in paragraph 3.4.2 for non-agitating trucks is for the transport time from the mixer to the placement site. It does not include the stand around time waiting to dump into the forms. Also note to use non-agitating trucks the haul roads need to be smooth. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8783649 Contracting GC Sheets

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Taxiway Whiskey Phases 1 & 2 included contractor equipment storage area for short term vehicle storage during ramp freezes and such. Please confirm if a similar area can be identified on the phase 3 plans for short term vehicle and material storage.

On: Aug 20 2020.

Government Response. . The contractor staging, batch plant and office trailer area shall be on Nevada Avenue as identified on Sheet GC003 On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8783651 Civil 32 11 23.23

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Spec Section 32 11 23.23-3.9 Curing of Cement Stabilized Material – Can the contractor utilize a white pigmented curing compound in lieu of water sprinkling?

On: Aug 20 2020.

Government Response. . White pigmented curing compound cannot be used in lieu of water curing On:

Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8784356 Civil CF502

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

General notes say that the valve pit must be a cast in place structure with a precast concrete cover.

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Please confirm if Contractor may at its option pour a cast-in-place concrete cover. A precast lid would weigh approximately 73,500lbs (14x14x2.5 x 150lb cu ft).

On: Aug 20 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed. Cast in place is allowable. On: Aug 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8785531 Contracting 52.236-27

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Please provide the sign in sheet and any other information / documentation from the 8/14/2020 Site Visit

On: Aug 21 2020.

Government Response. . The site visit sign-in sheet will be included in the amendment. On: Aug 25

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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