A.8.6_Am-0003_W912HV-15-R-0027.pdf

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

Multiple Aw ard Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Construction Services, Okinaw a, Japan

Response to questions and extension of proposal due date. See next page.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

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 W912HV-15-R-0027

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Aug-2015

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

02-Oct-2015

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, JAPAN

ATTN: CONTRACTING DIVISION

BLDG. 250, ROOM 147, CAMP ZAMA

ZAMA-SHI, KANAGAWA-KEN 252-8511

JAPAN

W912HV 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

Not Applicable

W912HV-15-R-0027

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

A. CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS – The amendment mark “(Am-0003)” is shown on each page of the amended specification section(s).

- Revised Page(s) to Project Specifications. Attached hereto are the following revised page(s) to specifications. Revised page(s) will replace like-numbered page(s) in the subject specifications. Changes are indicated in blue font or red strikethrough.

Section Page No(s).

Standard Form 1442 Page 1 01 10 00.70 33 (Basic Contract) Page 1 01 45 00.00 10 (Basic Contract) Page 2, 3, 4, 6, and 10

B. QUESTION(S) AND RESPONSE(S) – The following question(s) were submitted by potential offeror(s). Answer(s) provided below do not amend the solicitation (specifications, drawings, etc.) unless such revision is specifically noted and incorporated into the solicitation.

See attachment.

C. Proposal due date and time of October 13, 2015, 02:00 PM (Japan Standard Time), is extended to October 19, 2015, 02:00 PM (Japan Standard Time).

ATTACHMENT - QUESTION(S) AND RESPONSE(S) W912HV-15-R-0027

Question No.

Reference Question Response

1 SECTION 00 90

01, Item 2. TYPE

OF TASK

ORDER.

SF1442 Block 10

Seed RFP states “The Government contemplates the issuance of a firm fixed-price Design- Build (D-B) construction task order as a result of this Request For Proposal (RFP)” while the SF1442 states “Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Construction Services, Okinawa, Japan”, please clarify if Seed Project is D-B-B.

Seed project is D-B-B. See revised Section 00 90 01, Paragraph 2 attached to Amendment No. 0002.

2 Item 8, SF 1442, Solicitation Page

In SF 1442, it states "Hand-carried proposals shall be delivered to Room 147, however, in SECTION 00 2100, page 10 states "For bids/offers addressed to Camp Foster" please advice which statement we should follow.

Proposals shall be delivered to Camp Zama.

See revised Section 00 21 00, Paragraph 1 attached to Amendment No. 0002.

3 SECTION 00 91

01, Seed Project RFP, Page 1

It states "The Government contemplates the issuance of a firm fixed-price Design- Build (D-B) construction task order as a result of this Request For Proposal (RFP)." in this section, however, from what we see in the documents, we assume it is actually a design-bid-build project. Please clarify.

Seed project is D-B-B. See revised Section 00 90 01, Paragraph 2 attached to Amendment No. 0002.

4 SECTION 00 22

16, 2.2.1.

FACTOR I,

PAST

EXPERIENCE,

Solicitation Page

It states "The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s construction past experience on relevant projects to assess~" . We would like to confirm if the offeror shall show their ability to perform various projects under MATOC contract, not their ability to perform seed project in this section.

As stated in the referenced paragraph, "The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s construction past experience on relevant projects to assess the Offeror’s ability to complete task order requirements under this contract..." The term "contract" in the foregoing language is referring to the MATOC contract.

5 SECTION 00 21

00, 4. REQUEST

FOR

EXPLANATION

OR

INTERPRETAIO

N, Solicitation

After Pre-Proposal Conference on 16 September, we have only two working days untill the due for the explanation, considering week ends and Japanese holidays, from 21st to 23rd. It is extermely short to explore all aspects and make practical questions. Please consider to extend the due for the question for at least a week.

Due date will not be extended.

6 Solicitation 00 21 00 - 2, Para. 4:

Request for Explanation.

Please extend the due date of submitting Request for Explanation, September 22. As September 22 through 25 is Japanese Holiday, it's very difficult for our subcontracttors and us to prepare and submit questions. We would like to request the USG's fair and reasonable decision.

Due date will not be extended.

7 SF 1442, Block

13. A

Please extend the bid due date from 13 Oct 2015 to November 2015.

As a result of our research in Ie Island, there is only one concrete plant but the firm/plant is not be able to meet the specification. We need to re-organize our plan, progress schedule, material delivery, possible subcontractors and to negotiate with them.

See latest amendment for proposal due date and time.

8 Section 00 22 00

– Proposal Submission Requirements, Pg 1, item 2.2.1.

Section 00 22 00 – Proposal Submission Requirements, Pg 1, item 2.2.1. states that “Proposals should be submitted in two (2) separate envelopes…”. Due to the number of binders required for this submittal, would the Government please confirm that proposals may be submitted in two separate boxes?

If necessary, proposals may be submitted in two separate boxes. See revised Section 00 22 00, Paragraph 2.2.1. attached to Amendment No. 0002.

9 Section 00 22 00

– Proposal Submission Requirements, Pg 2, item 2.2.1.3.

Section 00 22 00 – Proposal Submission Requirements, Pg 2, item 2.2.1.3. states that “It is recommended that the pages be standard 8-1/2” x 11” or A4 white bond paper using 12 characters per linear inch or equivalent as a minimum size standard for text.” Would the Government please confirm that 11” x 17” z-folded pages are acceptable for the presentation of graphics and tables?

11" X 17" folded pages are acceptable for the presentation of graphics and tables. If drawings or other graphics are submitted, Offerors should reduce them only to the extent that legibility is not lost. See revised Section 00 22 00, Paragraph 2.2.1.3 attached to Amendment No. 0002.

10 Section 00 22 00

– Proposal Submission Requirements, Pg 2, item 2.2.1.3.

Section 00 22 00 – Proposal Submission Requirements, Pg 2, item 2.2.1.3. states that “It is recommended that the pages be standard 8-1/2” x 11” or A4 white bond paper using 12 characters per linear inch or equivalent as a minimum size standard for text.” Would the Government please confirm that Times New Roman 12 pt is an acceptable font and an acceptable minimum size standard for text? Would the Government please also confirm that Arial 8 pt font is an acceptable minimum size standard for use in proposal graphics and tables?

Times New Roman 12 pt is acceptable.

See above response concerning graphics and tables.

11 Section 00 22 00

– Proposal Submission Requirements, Pg 3, item

2.2.3.1.5.3.1.; SF

1442, Block 9

Section 00 22 00 – Proposal Submission Requirements, Pg 3, item 2.2.3.1.5.3.1.

states that Mr. Horiuchi’s email is takashi.horiuchi.ln@usace.army.mil, however Pg 1 of the SF1442, box 9 states that Mr. Horiuchi’s email is takashi.horiuchi@usace.army.mil. Would the Government please clarify which email is correct?

Mr. Horiuchi's e-mail address in SF 1442, Block 9 was corrected by the issuance of Amendment No. 0001.

12 Basic Contract Div 01, Section 3.4.1., Pg 75 of 136;

Basic Contract Div 01, Section 3.4.1., Pg 77 of

Basic Contract Div 01, Section 3.4.1., Pg 75 of 136 references the requirement for a “Design Quality Manager”. However, the table found in Basic Contract Div 01, Section 3.4.1., Pg 77 of 136 uses the title “Design Quality Control Manager”. Would the Government please confirm that these titles refer to the same position and that the full and correct title for this position is “Design Quality Control Manager”?

Design Quality Manager/Design Quality Control Manager are not necessary for this MATOC. All reference to Design Quality Manager/Design Quality Control Manager have been deleted. See revised Section 01 45 00.00 10 attached to Amendment No.

0003.

13 We have noticed that while this MATOC is for Design-Bid-Build construction services, the Seed Project for this MATOC is a Design-Build project. Approximately what percentage of Task Orders issued under this MATOC are expected to be Design- Build?

The Seed Project is Design-Bid-Build. None of the task orders to be issued under this MATOC will be Design-Build.

14 SECTION 01 10

26.70 33

3.3.2 Item No.

It states “Refuel area to include parking area for support vehicles…..”, please clarify where to construct the parking area, structure of the parking area (i.e., asphalt t=50mm with Base course t=150mm).

15 SECTION 01 10

26.70 33

3.3.2 Item No.

0001 and No.

These items states Deck area, Taxiway Area and Safety Zone Area, so we would like to obtain borderlines of them.

Our understanding is that the border lines of between TAXIWAY and Deck are, 1) STA1+527.708 off 23.349(R) to STA 1+778.787 off 23.349(R), 2) STA 1+778.787 off 18.250(L) to off 23.349(R), and the border lines of between Safety Zone and Deck are, a) STA1+527.708 off 18.250(L) to off 23.349(R) and b) STA1+527.708 off 18.250(L) to STA1+778.787 off 18.250(L).

Please advice if our understanding is correct. If not, please instruct those border lines.

16 SECTION 01 32

3.7

Are there any possibility of work terminations due to military or Government activities? If any, please inform its expected frequency and duration for each activities.

Also please advice us if time extension would be given for its duration.

17 Section 32 13 13.43

1.5.6 on Page 20

It states that size of the test section of HTC is 300mm thick, at least 60m long and 6.1 m wide.

However all dimensions do not match to the provided plan.

Please clarify the size of the HTC test section.

18 SECTION 32 13

2.1.3.1 FLY

ASH,

SECTION 32 13

2.1.2.1 FLY ASH

In our prelimiary study we found fly ash loccaly availabale in Okinawa does not meet "Amount retained wet-sieved on 45μm sieve" on ASTM C618 CLASS F, which shows fineness of material. However it meets JIS A 6201 Type 2.

Please clarify if the government allows to use the fly ash locally available in Okinawa.

It saves significant cost.

19 SECTION 32 13

2.11.1 Batching

and Mixing Plant

Please advice if there are any places we can get supply of water near construction area (even inside or outside of Government area).

Also please inform how much will the Government charge for its usage if it is in the Government area, 20 Drawing CS301 Detail A2 and

C2, CS102

We can see “SWALE” between paved shoulders, however, CS102 shows “TRENCH DRAIN” at the same place.

Please clarify which one we should follow.

21 Drawing CS301 Detail A2 and C2

Does the area of “Primary Surface” need special works or attentions? If so, please give instruction of the works or attentions.

22 Drawing CS301 Detail A2 and C2

What is the meaning of “Imaginary Surface”? And does this require any works?

If so, please instruct us its detail.

23 Drawing CS503 Detail C4

Please describe the detail of clean out stake for “SEDIMENT TRAP” . Also please show us how many of Sediment traps are to be constructed.

24 Drawing CS503 Detail C2

Please show us the length of “DIVERSION DIKE” to be constructed, 25 Drawing CS503 Detail B2

Please show us the length of “ROCK LINE SWALE” to be constructed, 26 Drawing CS504 Detail C4

The detailed drawing states “SEE PLANS” besides of walkway concrete, please instruct us which drawings we should refer.

27 Drawing CS504 Detail A3

The detailed drawing states 750mm CVP pipes and ball valves are to be installed.

Please clarify if it is 750mm.

28 Drawing CS504 Detail C1

The detailed drawing doesn’t have thickness of wall for “TRENCH DRAIN”. Please instruct it.

29 Drawing CS504 Detail C1

The NOTES states “Aircraft rated Grating”.

Please inform us the assumed load by aircraft.

30 Drawings CP501 Detail D4 and CP302 Derail C3

DWG CP 501 Detail D4 shows thickness of the HTC as 350mm. Other DWGS like CP302 Detail C3 shows thickness 375mm or 325mm.

Please clarify the thickness of HTC.

31 Drawing CP502 Detail D1

There is a remark of “NON-REINFORCED HTC”. Is this HTC mix with no reinforcing ?

Please clarify.

32 Drawing CP502 Detail C1

It is not clear the so-called PCC pavement shall be reinforced or not ? Please clarify.

33 Drawing CG105 The description of culvert to be constructed at Lot of 4B (600mm X 12.6m Culvert) doesn’t have detail of which pipe to be used (it is hidden by other dimension). Please clarify specification for the pipes.

34 Drawing CG301 Detail C1

The pipes attached on both side of “GRATED TRENCH” are lacking the detail of size and type. Please instruct the type and size of the pipes.

And the detail for the pipes shows 2 parallel lines, please clarify if this is single pipe or 2 parallel pipes?

35 Drawing CI101 Detail 1

Please instruct if “DECK EDGE ELEVATOR MARKING” should be marked on Starboard too, or Port side only.

36 Drawing CI101 and CI501 Detail 3

Drawing CI101, NOTES states “OUTLINE

ALL MARKINGS IN CONCRETE AREA

WITH 6" WIDE BLACK NON-REFLECTIVE

PAINT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.".

Please instruct us if this note is applicable for “DECK EDGE ELAVATOR MARKING” too.

If so, please instruct if the 25mm and 50mm space shown on CI501 Detail 3 are to be measured from the edge of the black outline.

And please clarify if we should use reflective marking or non-reflective marking for “DECK

EDGE ELAVATOR MARKING”

37 Drawing CI501 Detail 6

Please instruct which portion of the road “ROADWAY CENTERLINE MARKING” is applied to. Is it applied to entire road length?

38 Drawing CI501 Detail 8

Draining CI101, NOTES shows “OUTLINE

ALL MARKINGS IN CONCRETE AREA

WITH 6" WIDE BLACK NON-REFLECTIVE

PAINT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.".

Please instruct us if this note is applicable for “STOP HOLD POSITION MARKING” too.

If so, please instruct us if both side of the STOP HOLD POSITION MARKING is to be outlined all along of it.

39 Drawing CT501 Detail C2

Please advice what kind of material is to be used for the “AGGREGATE SURFACE” on the detail C2.

40 Drawing E150 Detail B2

Please instruct the dimension of Ground Rod and Ground Rod Inspection Pit.

41 DWGs E-110/

KEYNOTE# 2

The rest of duct bank going to the hand hole shall be excavated and removed.

Please indicate existing primary cable size, conduit size and duct bank quantity.

42 DWGs E-110/

KEYNOTE#6

Please indicate existing secondary cable size and conduit size

43 DWGs E-120, UFC 3-550-

01/para 3-11.5

Drawing E-120 indicated new concrete hand hole should be 1.2m x 1.2m x 1.2m.

However, according to UFC 3-550-01, para3-

11.5 Underground structures (Manhole and

Hand hole), use manhole for main duct runs and wherever shielded medium voltage (100V ~ 34.5kv) cable is installed. Manhole shall be at minimum 2m deep.

Should we follow the drawing (provide hand hole)? Please verify and advise.

44 DWGs E-120/

KEYNOTE#6

It seems primary cable size#2/o (175A) is big for 300kva transformer (300,000/660 x √3=26.3A).

Please verify and advise.

45 DWGs E-140 Please indicate constant current regulator electrical rating.

46 DWGs E-140 Could you tell the company name of existing

AMI?

47 DWGs E-150 For Lighting protection system, Please indicate air terminal, main grounding conductor and down conductor size.

48 DWGs E-601/

KEYNOTE#10

Please indicate CT rating.

49 DWGs E-601/

KEYNOTE#11

Which Heavy Duty Disconnect Switch shall we provide? Fusible type or non-fusible type?

Please advise.

50 SECTION 32 13

2.2.2 Coarse

Aggregate

2.2.3 Fine

Aggregate

Concrete pavement surrounding the HTC is not defined as High Temperature Concrete.

However from the specification, it looks almost identical to the high temperature concrete expect aggregate sources. Please clarify if the lime stone can be used as coarse and fine aggregate of the concrete.

Lime stone does not have a high heat resistance. That may matter.

51 2.2.1 Factor 1 Past Experience

Could you clarify and define the word "Vertical Construction" indicated in the 2.2.1 Factor 1 Past Experience?

Above ground construction.

52 2.2.3.153.1 Attachment B

Japanese public officers are reluctant to provide their opinions on certain projects.

Could we use the Construction Performance Data (CORINS) by Japan Construction Information Center? This document is typically used in Japan for the same purpose.

No.

53 Section 32 13 13.43 Para. 1.3.1.1.a.

Para. 1.5.6.b.

Drawing CS102

If the batching and mixing plant are located off the Government premises, will it be possible that the HTC Test Placement Location also be placed at the batch plant?

54 Section 32 13 13.43 Para. 1.3.1.1.c. / Para. 1.5.1. / Para. 1.5.2.

The specification requires Batch Plant Inspector and concrete CQC staff to be certified by US standards. Could we use Japanese standard certified and professionals for these positions?

55 We are hoping that you could add Section

01 42 01 ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE

JAPANESE STANDARDS to the specifications. Could you provide the equivalent list?

56 Section 01 10 26 70 34 Para. 1.1.

For IE SHIMA seed project, how many days needed for digging permit and utility outage requests approval? Also please identify if calendar or working days.

57 Section 32 13 13.43 Paragraphs 1.3,

1.6.2 & 2.2.2.1

The course aggregate consisting of traprock specifies delicate and strict requirements with nominated overseas suppliers. Could you provide us reference to local or Asian suppliers used before in your other projects? (Cost will be greatly reduced if there is.)

58 DWGs E-110/

KEYNOTE# 2

The rest of duct bank going to the handhole need to be excavated and removed. Please indicate existing primary cable size, conduit size and duct bank quantity.

59 DWGs E-110/

KEYNOTE#6

Please indicate existing secondary cable size and conduit size

60 DWGs E-120, UFC 3-550-

01/para 3-11.5

Drawing E-120 shows new concrete handhole to be 1.2m x 1.2m x 1.2m.

However, according to UFC 3-550-01, para3-

11.5 Underground structures (Manhole and

Handhole), the manhole for main duct runs and wherever shileled medium voltage (100V ~ 34.5kv) cable is installed. Manhole needs to be minimum 2m deep.

Shold we follow the drawing (provide handhole)? Please verify and advise.

61 DWGs E-120/

KEYNOTE#6

It seems that the primary cable size#2/o (175A) is too big for 300kva transformer (300,000/660 x √3=26.3A).

Please verify and advise.

62 DWGs E-140 Please indicate constant current regulator electroical rating

63 DWGs E-140 Could you give us the name of manufacturer for the existing AMI?

64 DWGs E-150 For the Lighting protection system, Please indicate air terminal, main grounding conductor and down conductor size.

65 DWGs E-601/

KEYNOTE#10

Please indicate CT rating

66 DWGs E-601/

KEYNOTE#11

Which Heavy Duty Disconnect Switch shall we provide? Fusible type or non-fusible type?

Please advise.

67 Regarding the excavation level, may we confirm current GL as the design GL?

68 There are no specification for the hot weather concrete work. May we confirm that it is applied or not applied based on contractor`s observation?

69 Do we discard excavated waste soil off the base or you provide us specific location within the base? Please advise.

70 Section 03 30 00.00 10

Spec section 03 30 00.00 10 states concrete strength to be 27MPa. Is this specification applied to all foundation, floor and ground? Is slump 15cm?

71 Section 05 12 00 Spec section 05 12 00 page 8 states 2.5 Galvanizing and 2.6.2 states shop primer zinc rich primer. Can we apply Galvanizing only instead of both? If the zinc rich primer is required at particular locations, please advise where.

72 Drainage system (route) for the roof is not indicated and cannot be confirmed. Please show the drains and gutter/downspout.

73 A-603 There are two differernt type of finish material for the floor SCF-1 indicated as option 1 and 2 in the finish schedule A603.

May we confirm that option 1 is applied?

74 A-602 May we confirm that the width of the window type W1 to 3 is 13850? Please clarify and confirm.

75 A-602 May we confirm that the dimension of the window type W4 is W1550xH1050? Please clarify and confirm.

76 A-602 Finish of the window type W1 to 4 is unclear. Please advise.

77 Section 32 13

13.43 para

1.3.1.1 Batching

and Mixing Plant

Specification requires Batching and mixing plant to be 100m3 per hour, however is it possible to use ready mix concrete plant in the IE island which is 90m3/h?

Concrete amount for this project is estimated to be approximately 800m3, and the work can be accomplished without required 100m3/h. Portable batcher plant size is typically 20m3/h. Do you really require large size 100mx/h concrete plant for approximately 2 days work? this will create a large cost.

78 Section 32 13

13.43 para 1.3.1.1

1.5.1 requires Conctractor Quality Staff ACI, however ACI qualified staff is hard to find and expensive. Could you provide us equivalent Japanese standards?

79 Is it possible for you to provide us land for establishing temporary accomodation building for our workers? It is expected that accomodation for our workers becomes difficult as the number of logdes are limited in the island. The expenses for utilities including electricity and water and connection work will be covered by us.

80 Section 32 13

13.43 Para. 2.2

The specification for the coarse aggregate calls for certain US standards and US manufacturer under para. 2.2.2.1 and It is difficlut to find equivalent Japanese product for it. Importing coarse aggregate from US creates a high cost and risk for the schedule delay. Is it possible to use Japanse product instead?

81 Dwg. G102 Environmental note 1

Dwg. indicates "UXO may exist at site".

Could you provide us more detailed information for the safety of our workers?

82 It also states "perform magnetic inquiry". It is not clear if this is performed by the Government or contractor. In case it is to be conducted by the contractor, please provide specific area for the testing for cost estimation.

83 Dwg. G102 Environmental note 4

Please confirm that Historic and Cultural Resources Analysis will be conducted by the Government.

84 Section 00 10 00 Standard Form

13. B

Please confirm that “offer guarantee” is the same as “bid bond”.

Also, please confirm that bid bond is not required.

Bid bond is a form of an offer guarantee. A bid bond is not required for this solicitation.

85 Section 00 73 00

22. Payment under Task Orders

When shall the Contractor monthly progress payment request be submitted, the beginning, middle or end of each month?

Also, please verify how many days after the submission of each payment request will the Contractor wait for the receipt of payment.

Submittal of contractor's invoice for each task order should be coordinated with the Government after award of a task order.

See clauses 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts and 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.

86 Section 00 73 00

22. Payment under Task Orders

Regarding the clause (FAR 52.232-5 “Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts”), (g) it states bond premium shall be reimbursed through progress payments.

Please confirm the premium for performance bond paid by the Contractor will be reimbursed to the Contractor.

Also, please show procedures on how the reimbursement claims can be made through the monthly payment requests.

Costs for any performance bond should be included in the price proposed on the applicable task order proposal. A contractor may request reimbursement for paid performance bond premiums in accordance with FAR 52.232-5. Procedure can be coordinated after award of a task order.

87 Section 00 90 01

2. Type of Task Order

This section states “a firm-fixed-price Design- Build (D-B) construction task order”, However, design work is not incorporated within this task order. Please confirm “Design-Build (D-B)” should be corrected and state “Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B)”.

Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B) is correct. See response to Question 1 and 13.

88 Division 01 Section 01 10

00.70 33

3.2.1 US Dollar’s

Privilege

Please verify the offer and contract will be awarded and paid in Japanese Yen thus creating no conflict between USD and JPY rates. Also, please confirm USFJ official rates are not related nor associated with the awarded Contractor’s contract for this task order.

Task orders will be awarded and paid in Japanese Yen. Section 01 10 00.70 33, Paragraph 3.2 is deleted in Amendment No.

0003.

89 Division 01 Section 01 11

00.70 33

1.9 Availability

and Use of Utility Services Division 32 Section 32 13 13.43 1.3.1.1 Batching and Mixing Plant

Division 01, Section 01 11 00.70 33, Item

1.9 states water and electricity will be supplied to the Contractor without charge and the Contractor shall install connections.

However, Division 32, Section 32 13 13.43, item 1.3.1.1 states the batching plant and mixing plant shall be located on the project site and water/electricity are not available on the site.

Please clarify the Government will supply both water and electricity to the Contractor or not.

If yes, please indicate the connection points and provide water and electricity capacity.

90 Division 01 Section 01 33

00.70 33 Submittal Register

The attached “Submittal Register” seems to reference missing sections, for example, Sections 01 20 00.00 20, 01 32 17.00 20, 01 35 29.70 33, 01 45 35, 01 50 00, 01 56 00, 01 57 19.00 20 and 01 74 19 were not incorporated within the Government provided solicitation documents.

91 Division 02 Section 02 41 00

3.1.3 Airfield

Lighting System

Section states “The removal shall be under supervision of the USMC.” Please provide quantities and specifications of the existing Airfield lighting system (AFL) to determine removal efforts.

92 Division 02 Section 02 41 00

3.1.4 AM2

Matting

Please provide AM2 matting quantities of both full sheets and half sheets to determine removal costs.

Please provide detailed drawings of the AM2 matting interlocking system to fully understand removal methods and amount of labor required.

Please expand on Location and Transportation requirements regarding the following spec statement “AM2 matting determined to be unsalvageable shall be removed from the Installation at Contractor’s expense.”

93 Division 02 Section 02 41 00

3.5.3 Removal to

Spoil Areas on

3.5.4 Removal

from Government Property

Can concrete and asphalt concrete debris removed from demolition and deconstruction structures be disposed to designated spoil areas on the site installation?

If yes, please show location of the spoil area.

94 Division 02 Section 02 41 00 (general)

Please provide quantities of the materials to be removed and their specification for our reference.

95 Divisions 03 through 34 (general)

It may be difficult for materials specified only by US standards/codes to be supplied in Japan. Would equivalent grade materials within Japanese standards/codes be acceptable to install with prior approval from the Government.

96 Division 03 Section 03 30

00.00 10 Page 13 & 14

1.6 Quality

Assurance

The qualifications similar to the listed ACI may not available in Japan. In such case, can the Contractor assign personnel with their own training program?

97 Division 32 Section 32 13 13.43

1.3 System

Description

If a system for high temperature concrete is available in Japan that satisfies the performance requirements within this section, can the Contractor propose such system for approval?

98 Division 32 Section 32 13 13.43 Page 17 & 18

1.5.1 Contractor

Quality Control Staff

The qualifications required by the mentioned ACI codes may not available in Japan. In such case, can the Contractor assign personnel with their own training program?

99 Division 32 Section 32 13 13.43

2.2.2.1 Material

Composition

Traprock shall be used as coarse aggregate for high temperature concrete; currently 3 possible sources located in USA are designated as Traprock distributors. If the specification requirements for high temperature concrete are satisfied with coarse aggregate from other sources, can the Contractor propose such material for approval?

100 Drawings (general)

Please provide drawings in AutoCAD format. Specifically earthwork topographic and longitudinal/transversal sections to quantify.

101 Drawings CT101 through

CT501

Access Roads

Drawing CT501 shows only typical cross sections of the access roads. Please provide cross section of each station.

102 (Other) Water reservoir construction:

During the site visit conducted September 15, 2015, water reservoir construction work was being commenced near an existing (seemed) control tower. Please indicate exact location of water reservoir work and nearby tower on the drawing.

Also, please provide the construction program/details of the water reservoir work.

103 (Other) Is there further opportunity for asking questions or clarifications prior to the bid submission?

No.

104 Reference is made to Solicitation Section

2.2.1.1. Relevant projects are defined as

(5) Were completed in Japan (Question) Would the Contracting Officer consider eliminating this restriction and allow US companies possessing considerable PAC COMM AOR experience with both USACE and NAVFAC; and licensed to do business in Japan to submit projects outside of Japan as relevant project experience?

No revisions will be made to the referenced paragraph.

105 General (1) Is there possibility for military exercises being conducted during contract period of this seed project?

(2) If so, shall the contractor stop any type of works to prevent FOD?

(3) If the contractor is ordered to stop work, will a time extension be granted?

106 SF1442, Block 10 and Spec. 01 45 00.00 10 Page 4, Para.

3.4.1

SF1442 mentions "MATOC foe DBB Construction Services, Okinawa, Japan", while, the Specification requires a Design Quality Manager in Section 01 45 00.00 10 Page 4, Para. 3.4.1.

(1) Are there possibilities this MATOC includes Design-Build projects?

(2) If so, shall offeror designate a Design Quality Manager and mention in Technical Proposal Factor 3?

This MATOC will not include Design-Build projects. See response to Questions 12 and 13.

107 Solicitation 00 22 00-2, Para.

2.2.1.2.

May we use A3 size paper in case that we need to explain our proposed progress chart for Seed Project in Factor 4 or other documents?

Yes. See response to Question 9.

108 Solicitation, Attachment A, Page 3, 2 Points of Contact

Attachment A requires 2 POCs. However, we can no longer have contact information for the Contracting Officer from the previous project due to transferring overseas. So, we request whether it is acceptable only to provide only one POC.

Provide the two best points of contact for the Client/Agency that are available.

109 G-102;

Environmental Notes 5, ACM

"Contractor shall test any materials in the existing tower for ACM as appropriate."

(1) Please specify portion/materials(e.g.

paint, floor material, pipe shaft) to do ACM sampling.

(2) In case that ACM materials are found, will the issue be resolved as Equitable Adjustment/Modification for an additional cost?

110 General - As- Built DWG

Please provide As-Built Drawing for the existing airfield, tower, underground infrastructure and any other portion to be demolished.

We would like to know the structure of the existing airfield under AM-2 Matting.

111 Insurance Other than insurance required by Japanese Law, are there any insurance obligations such as Constructors All Risks Insurance, Third Party Liability Insurance required by this contract?

112 On-base land for Contractor use

Based on the drawings, there are designated areas of land within the base that the Contractor is permitted to use.

When we consider space for material storage, we anticipate that more land area would be required. Is there any possibility that there would be additional land available on base for Contractor use?

113 Site Visit Section 01 10

26.70 33, 3.3.2

During the Pre-Bid Site Visit, we observed 2 existing generators, a 20 foot container. Will the removal of these items be included in the contractor`s work scope? If the removal of the items are to be included, which Line Item 1-5 should the cost be included?

114 Dwg G-102, Demo Work

Is the demolition of the existing tower included in the SEED Project? If the demolition of the existing tower is included, please provide drawings (As-built to include Structural, Architectural, and Electrical, and Mechanical).

115 Dwg G-102, Demo Work

If existing Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is discovered in the existing tower, will the abatement and disposal of ACM be treated as additional work to the contract?

How many tests will be required to determine whether existing materials are

ACM?

116 Dwg G-102, Demo Work Sec 01 10 26.70 33 -3.3.2

Which Line Item 1-5 of the SEED Project should the demolition of the existing tower be included?

117 Dwg S-001, S-

DWG S-002 indicates that the concrete strength shall be 28MPa while the specification section 03 30 00 00 Page 10 & DWG S-001 indicates 27MPa. Which is correct?

118 Dwg S-502, S-

There is no indication for leveling concrete to be installed underneath the Foundation, Grade beams, nor the Slab on Grade. Is leveling concrete not required? If required, Is FC 18N, Slump 10cm, Thickness 50mm acceptable?

119 Dwg A-303, A- 501, S-202

The roof horizontal drain is not indicated on the structural drawings. If required, please indicate the reinforcement details, shape, and size. Should the detail be D10 @ 200 Single Cross?

120 Dwg A-102, A- 302, A-401

There is a concrete equipment pad indicated in Rm 301. Please provide the reinforcement details, shape, and size.

Should the detail be D10 @ 200 Single Cross?

121 Dwg A-102, A- 401, A-402

The drawings indicating the details of floor drains, conduits, shape and size of the drainage system for the Roof, 05 Cab Floor, and 04 upper OLS Floor.

122 Dwg A-603 Are we correct in interpreting that Floor Finishing SCF-1 at Room E1,E2 is considered as Option#1? Is Floor Finishing SCF-1 at Room 503 considered as Option#2?

123 Dwg A-401, A- 601, A-603

Wall Finishing WP-1 is indicated as from the floor to beneath the Beam. However, would it be acceptable for Room E1 as wall finishing "C" Mtl Stud Furring w. G.W.B Finish? Would it also be acceptable for Room Telecom as "E" Mtl Stud Furring w/ Plywood Finish? Would it also be acceptable for the beams at Room Telecom to be finished as "C" Mtl Stud Furring w/ G.W.B. Finish?

124 Dwg A-302, A-

Please indicate the extent of the GFGI work in the 5F, Room LSO CAB.

125 Dwg A-102, A-

Is the Finishing for 3F Room, from Gridline 1 to 2 and A to B: SC-1 Floor, Conc P-1 Wall with no covebase, and Conc P-1 Ceiling?

126 Dwg A-601, A-

Please indicate the window finishing for Window Types 1 thru 4.

127 Dwg A-602 Please indicate the Frame finishing for Window Types 1 thru 4.

128 Dwg A-001 Please indicate the location, shape, and size of the Wall Chamfer shown on General Notes No. 17.

129 Dwg A-001 Please indicate the finishing, shape, and size of the Fire Stop shown on General Notes No. 19.

130 Dwg A-603 The Room Finish Schedule indicates that the wall finishing for Room E1, E2 is WP- 1/P-3 above, however, is it correct to interpret that WP-1 finishing is P-3 from above the cove base to under the beam?

131 Dwg A-501 Is the wall finishing above ceiling acceptable as wall type B? There is an indication for a second layer of Acoustic Insulation called out under the 50mm Rigid Insulation Bd.

(together with PC) + 100mm. Please indicate the thickness required for the Acoustic Insulation.

132 Dwg A-601 Does the furred out portions of Wall Types B, C, D, and E require corner guards? If required, please specify the type of corner guard required.

133 Dwg A-201 Is cove-base required near plumbing fixtures? If required, please specify the type of cove-base required.

134 Dwg A-201 Are corner guards required near plumbing fixtures. If required, please specify the type of corner guards required.

135 CP301~304 note for Subgrade Division 31 Earthwork 3.9.3 Paved Area

There is discrepancy between drawing and specification. Drawing shows "Compact top 150mm subgrade to 95% of Max density" but spec shows "Compact top 300mm of subgrades to 95%" which depth shall we follow?

136 CP301~304 note for Subgrade Division 31 Earthwork 3.9.4 Airfield Pavements

Drawing shows "Compact top 150mm subgrade to 95% of Max density" but spec shows "Compact top 600 mm below finished pavement or top 300 mm of subgrades, whichever is greater, to 100 percent" which depth and degree of compaction shall we follow?

137 We would like to have an acceptance from USG to dig wells on base and place temporary basin to provide water for dust pollution control during work.

138 Drawing CP302 Section C3 Note for Subbase material and Spec 32 11 16 Part 2.1.1

There is a discrepancy between drawing and specification.

Spec shows Aggregates for subbase shall be C-40 but Drawing shows "M-40 GCA BASE 400mm" under subbase of PCC which information we shall follow?

Additionally if we need to follow drawing, please provide border line between C-40 and M-40.

139 Drawing CP501 A3 and Drawing CP503

There is discrepancy between Drawing CP501 and CP503. Note on A3 TYPICAL DOWEL BAR … Shows "SEE DETAIL D3 OF CP503" but there is no D3 Detail on Drawing CP503. Please provide Detail D3

140 Spec Section 31 11 00

CLEARING AND

GRUBBING

and Drawing G-

"Specification 3.4.1 Nonsaleable Materials" mentioned "Roots, brush rotten wood..."

shall be disposed of in the designated waste disposal area" The area mentioned above is same as CLEAN SOILS DISPOSAL AREA on drawing G103?

141 Spec Section 31 11 00

CLEARING AND

GRUBBING

Based on our calculation 70,000m3 of grubbing material shall be disposed. USG will provide enough area for disposal in the base? Or shall we dispose off the base?

142 Drawing

CP301~304

density of basecourse and subbase

We believe it is very difficult to achieve 100% laboratory maximum density. What happens if we can not reach the required density? Will the government accept a product under 100% density?

143 Drawing CP304 Section B3

Generally prime coat shall be applied beneath Hot Mix Asphalt(HMA), but there is no instruction on CP304 Section B3. Shall we follow drawing or not?

144 Spec High temperature concrete for airfields….32 13 13.43 Part2.10.3.1

TABLE 4

Please confirm the description of Quantity per Cubic Yard.

It seems like Cubic "Meter" instead of Cubic "Yard" based on our calculation.

145 Spec High temperature concrete for airfields….32 13 13.43 Part 1.3.3.1

Pavement lot shall be equal to one shift of production.

If we prepare two team for one shift, Maximum volume for continuously reinforced areas will be 152 cubic meter?

(76 cubic meter times two)

146 General Who`s responsibility is it to maintain grass or tree in side of the project limit?

Contractor or USG?

Iｆ contractor need maintain grass or tree during contact period what is the standard??

147 Spec Demolition and Deconstruction

USG mentioned contractor shall move all AM2 matting to Staging area near tower of the C-130 runway.

But there is no description about C130 Runway on drawings.

Kindly provide exact location on the drawing.

148 3.1.4.3 Contractor Responsibilities Section 02 41 00

DEMOLITION

AND

DECONSTRUCT

ION

Can we use Strapping and crimps made under JIS material, Instead of ASTM D5953?

149 CS501 Section A4

Section A4 shows "refer to CI-102" but there is no Dwg CI102 on this bundle of drawing.

Please clarify.

150 Spec. 33 71 02, Para. 2.1

Will it be acceptable to use "Corrugated Rigid Synthetic Resin Pipe (FEP) complied with JIS C 3653 in stead of VE(JIS C 8430)?

According to JIS 3653, withstanding the weight of vehicle and other heavy objects is considered as satisfied if the conduit nominal diameter is 200 mm or less, and the pipe is specified in JIS C 3653, Table l， and the conduit is buried to depth of 0.3m or more from the ground level. FEP is listed in JIS C 3653, Table l as well as VE(JIS C 8430).

151 Spec. 23 08

00.00 10, Para.1.5

Commissioning firm and a specialist belong to American NEBB, TABB, in spite of unitary cooling equipment only and no air duct. A high cost would be associated with hiring an American NEBB registered specialist. Is it possible to conduct HVAC commissioning with an air conditioning engineer registered in Japan (such as 1st class kankouji sekou kanrigishi) instead of US registered specialist?

152 DWG E-110/

KEYNOTE# 2

Drawing shows "The rest of duct bank going to the handhole shall be excavated and removed."

Please indicate existing primary cable size, conduit size and duct bank quantity.

153 DWG E-110/

KEYNOTE#6

Please indicate existing secondary cable size and conduit size.

154 DWG E-120,

UFC 3-550-

01/para 3-11.5

Drawing E-120 indicated new concrete handhole should be 1.2m x 1.2m x 1.2m.

However, according to UFC 3-550-01, para3-

11.5 Underground structures (Manhole and

Handhole), use manhole for main duct runs and wherever shielded medium voltage (100V ~ 34.5kv) cable is installed. Manhole shall be a minimum 2m deep.

Should we follow the drawing (provide handhole)? Please verify and advise.

155 DWG E-120/

KEYNOTE#6

It seems primary cable size#2/0(175A) is too big for 300kva transformer (300,000/660 x √3=26.3A).

Please verify and advise.

156 DWG E-140 Please indicate constant current regulator electrical rating and panelboard schedule.

157 DWG E-140 Please inform us the manufacture name of existing AMI?

158 DWG E-150 Regarding lightning protection system, Please indicate air terminal, main grounding conductor and down conductor size.

159 DWG E-601/

KEYNOTE#10

Please inform us the CT rating of energy meter.

160 DWG E-601/

KEYNOTE#11

Please indicate which Heavy Duty Disconnect Switch shall we provide. Fusible type or non-fusible type?

161 02 41 00/1.9 Note says that the Contractor is to perform an existing conditions survey to include photos and detailed datums and submit this information to the Gov, but on para 1.5 Submittals, Existing Conditions report is not identified as a Gov submittal. Please Clarify

162 02 41 00/3.1.3 Note says that the contractor is to salvage existing AFL system and hand over to USMC, as directed by the Contracting officer. Has the total number of AFL been identified as of which will be scrapped and which will be handed over to USMC

163 02 41 00/3.1.4 Note says that Matting determind to be unsalvagable will be removed at contractors expense, but at the end says No AM2 will remain with the contractor or be disposed of by the contractor, Please clarify

164 03 11 13.00 10 Note states ASTM D7116,Type 1 testing for this item, yet ASTM website states that this has been removed without replacement in 2012 due to very limited use, can the Gov supply an alternate ASTM or a US product that meets the reqiurements of the basis of design

165 03 20 00.00/3.4 Paragrapph references Section 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, this section is not in the bid proposal, please supply

166 03 30 00.00 10/1.6

Section states that ACI qaulifications or similar qaulifications are reqiured for the concrete works, but the reqiurements for the Concrete Transportation, Concrete Inspector or re-Enforced Concrete special inspector highlight very specific qaulifications. Please confirm that for this catorgory, these the only acceptable accrediting bodies and similiar will not be excepted

167 03 30 00.00 10/1.6.3.1

Paragraph states the contractor will supply facilities and labour as reqiured by the Contracting officer to sample and test the aggragrates and cementation materails both at the batching plant and site. At what frequency and rate does the Gov intend to perform these tests

168 05 05 23.16/1.3.1

Paragraph states that all fabrication to be completed in a AISC certified fabrication plant Cat STD and erection work br certified ASIC erector. Please confirm that this is the only qaulification accepted for the fabrication and install

169 05 05 23.16/1.3.5

Paragraph states that welders, welder operator and tacker must meet the reqiurements of AWS D1.1/D1.1M. Please conform this is the only aceptable standard for welders

170 05 05 23.16/1.3.6

Paragraph states that the Inspector must be certfied to AWS D1.1/D1.1M and the non destructive tester to ANSI/ANST CP-189.

Please confirm these are the only acceptable standards for Inspectors and testers

171 05 12 00/3.4 Paragraph states that all welding to be be certifeid AWS D1.1/D1.1M certifeied welders. Please confirm this the only acceptable certification for welders

172 05 12 00/3.7.1.1 Paragraph states that the NDT to be AWS certifeied. Please confirm that this is the only acceptable certifying crediation

173 06 61 16/2.2.2 Paragraph states only TCNA HdbK UL listed adhesive to be used. Please confirm this is the only acceptable standard for this materail

174 06 61 16/2.2.3 Paragraph states that only FDA and OSHA NRTL listed silicone to be used. Please confirm this is the only accepable standard for this materail

175 07 21 16/1.3 Paragraph highlights the California Department of Health Services Standard for testing for VOE within the new products.

Please confirm new materails must meet this specification only and a JIS alternate will not be accepted

176 07 56 00/2.1.2 Paragraph shows the ASTM reqiurements for the different elements of the roofing system, as a JIS alternate has not been supplied, can the contractor asume that a JIS product will not be accepted by the Gov for this materail system

177 07 56 00/2.1.4- 2.5

Where the standard for the materail is only identified by a ASTM and no JIS alternate standard has been supplied, can the contractor asume that a JIS product will not be accepted

178 08 44 00/1.5.5 Paragraph states to design entire system to withstand the expected local (Okinawa ) winds and concentrated loads. Can the Gov please provide a min basis of design in order for the contractor to accuratly gauge the Gov expectancy of the the load criteria

179 08 44 00/1.6 Paragraph states that all welding to be be certifeid AWS D1.1/D1.1M certifeied welders. Please confirm this the only acceptable certification for welders

180 08 71 00/3.6 In each hardware set the specification has highlighted certain US based suppliers.

Please confirm if it is the Gov intention that only these suppliers will be used in the procurement of these materails.

181 09 51 00/1.3.3 Paragraph highlights the California Department of Health Services Standard for testing for VOE within the new products.

Please confirm new materails must meet this specification only.

182 09 81 13/1.4 Paragraph highlights the California Department of Health Services Standard for testing for VOE within the new products.

Please confirm new materails must meet this specification only.

183 09 90 00/1.2 Paragraph refrences the current approved MPI Product list. Can the Gov please identify which Approved product List will be used for this project

184 09 96 00/1.4.1 Paragraph calls for the manufacturer to have ISO 9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004 accreditation but also calls for that accreditation to be issued by the ANSI-RAB.

Can the contractor asume that only facilities issued ISO accreditation by the ANSI-RAB will be allowed to be used.

185 09 97 13.00 40/2.1.3.1

Pararagraph shows a table with various types of coatings and specific manufacturer.

Please confim that only these US based manfactures may be used for the application described

186 09 97 13.00 40/3.3.1

Paragraph says that all off-site applied coatings are to be inspected by a NACE certified coating inspector and that inspector is to attend the pre-work confrence on-site.

Please confirm this is the only acceptable certification for this process

187 22 00 00/3.4 The table shows the ASTM and JIS alternate materails for various plumbing pipes, fittings and compounds. Items 3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,2 1,22,23 and 24 have no JIS alternate.