A.8.6_Am-0008__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

Revisions to specifications and draw ings, and responses to questions. See next page.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

12-Jan-2016

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE-JAPAN DISTRICT

RM 147, BLDG. 250

CAMP ZAMA

ZAMA-CITY, KANAGAWA 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:

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

A. CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS – The amendment mark “(Am-0008)” is shown on each page of the amended specification section(s).

(1) Revised Section(s). Attached hereto are the following revised section(s) to specifications. Revised section(s) will replace like-numbered section(s) entirely in the subject specifications.

Section Page No(s).

Submittal Register (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 40 02 41 00 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 12, and 9 pages of attachments.

03 15 00.00 10 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 7 05 50 13 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 12 23 08 00.00 10 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 15 26 08 00 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 4 26 56 20.00 10 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 24 31 11 00 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 3 31 23 00.00 20 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 12 32 13 11 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 60 32 13 13.43 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 49 33 40 00 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 13 33 71 02 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 28 34 73 13 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 4

(2) 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 by yellow highlight.

Standard Form (SF) 1442 Page 1 00 73 00 Page 13 thru 15 00 90 01 (for the Seed Project) Page 3, 4 and 5

(3) Added Page(s). The following page(s) are attached hereto and added to the specifications.

00 70 00 Page 22 00 73 00, Attachment (for the Seed Project) Appendix “C” (1 page)

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26 12 19.10 (for the Seed Project) Page 1 thru 18

B. CHANGES TO DRAWING(S)

Revised Drawing(s): The drawing(s) listed below replace like-numbered drawing(s) and are attached hereto.

Sheet Reference No. Revision Mark G-001 8 G-002 8 G-102 8 G-103 8

CS102 8

CS103 8

CS504 8

CP101 8

CP102 8

CP103 8

CP106 8

CP107 8

CI501 8

CI502 8

A-001 8 E-120 8 E-601 8

C. 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.

D. Government point of contact is Takashi Horiuchi; TEL 046-407-8831; E-MAIL takashi.horiuchi.ln@usace.army.mil.

E. Proposal due date and time of January 14, 2016, 02:00 PM (Japan Standard Time), is extended to February 4, 2016, 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. SF

1442 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, 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 38

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 Page 11

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 136

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. 0003

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).

The asphalt concrete (AC) surrounding the high temperature concrete (HTC) test placement. See revised Sheet CS102 and Sketch of Site added to revised Section 00 90 01 Task Order Specific Provisions (Section 00 73 00 Attachment, Appendix "C") attached to Amendment No. 0008.

15 SECTION 01 10

26.70 33

3.3.2 Item No. 0001

and No. 0004

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.

Deck: (Station 1+527.708 offset 18.25Left to offset 18.5Right to Station 1+778.787 offset 18.25Left to offset 18.5Right) Safety Zone: All the AC & Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) paving directly adjacent to the deck plus the concrete strip on the left side of the deck (all paving with 45 degree marking) Taxiway and Apron: the remaining airfield paving. This includes PCC and some AC aircraft rated with AC shoulders.

See Sketch of Site added to the revised Section 00 90 01 Task Order Specific Provisions (Section 00 73 00 Attachment, Appendix "C") attached to Amendment No. 0008.

16 SECTION 01 32 01

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.

Suspension of work due to military or Government activities are not anticipated.

See clause 52.242-14 Suspension of Work concerning equitable adjustments for unanticipated delays.

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.

See revised Section 32 13 13.43, Paragraph 1.5.6 attached to Amendment No. 0008. The second test section is to be adjacent along the long side of the test section. Final result is as specified, two test sections totaling 30 meters long and 12.2 meters wide and 300mm thick.

18 SECTION 32 13 11

2.1.3.1 FLY ASH,

SECTION 32 13 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.

JIS A 6201 Type 2 specification was added to revised Section 32 13 11 and 32 13 13.43 attached to Amendment No.

0008. However, the local Okinawa fly ash would have to be shown to meet the applicable contract requirements and approved by the Government, prior to its use in concrete mix.

19 SECTION 32 13 11

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, See revised Section 32 13 11 and 32 13

13.43 attached to Amendment No. 0008 which states, "Water and electrical power are available on Ie Shima, but may not be sufficient during full concrete production.

The contractor will be responsible for augmenting the available water supply with water tanks."

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.

See revised sheet CS301 attached to Amendment No. 0006. That area leads to the trench drain. See relabeled correction made as "TRENCH DRAIN" on CS301.

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.

This is for airfield operations only, no special work is required.

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.

This is for airfield operations only, no special work is required.

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.

Clean out stake is to provide the level at which the trap will need to be cleaned out. The sediment detail is to support the erosion control required by the contract during construction. It is a method of controlling run-off during construction.

Contractor shall determine erosion control methods.

24 Drawing CS503 Detail C2

Please show us the length of “DIVERSION DIKE” to be constructed, Provided as an erosion control method for use by the contractor. Contractor shall determine erosion control methods. Dike placement and use also to be determined by contractor for their control plan.

25 Drawing CS503 Detail B2

Please show us the length of “ROCK LINE SWALE” to be constructed, See revised Sheet CG101 attached to Amendment No. 0006. A symbol for swale is added to the legend. This symbol can already be found on the civil grading sheets as a line with intermittent arrows. The quantity can be determined via takeoffs from these sheets.

26 Drawing CS504 Detail C4

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

Walkway is located next to fuel berms and leads down to apron. See sheets CS102, CS103, CG105. Located at approx. 3+888 on CT303.

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.

This should read 75 mm. See revised sheet CS504 attached to Amendment No. 0006.

28 Drawing CS504 Detail C1

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

Please instruct it.

See revised sheet CS504 detail attached to Amendment No. 0006 which states 200mm. Preference is to have precast trench drain variable sloped trench drain.

29 Drawing CS504 Detail C1

The NOTES states “Aircraft rated Grating”. Please inform us the assumed load by aircraft.

See revised Sheet CS504 attached to Amendment No. 0008 indicating the load rating.

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.

See revised sheet CP501 attached to Amendment No. 0006. The details have been corrected. Note: There are two high temperature concrete sections. The continuously reinforced HTC section is 375 mm thick. The non-reinforced HTC tapers from 375 mm at the joint to 325 mm to match the rest of the flight deck PCC at 325 mm thick.

31 Drawing CP502 Detail D1

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

Yes, "NON-REINFORCED HTC" is HTC mix with no reinforcing.

32 Drawing CP502 Detail C1

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

Please clarify.

There are some areas of PCC that are reinforced. See drawings CP102 and CP103 for locations of reinforced PCC.

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.

Culvert to be reinforced concrete pipe.

See revised CG sheets that are attached to Amendment No. 0006 for culvert specific information.

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?

See revised sheet CG301 attached to Amendment No. 0006. 800 mm pipes, to include manholes at trench drain, pipe intersection.

35 Drawing CI101 Detail 1

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

As indicated on Sheet CI101, deck edge and elevator markings are located on both the Port and Starboard sides.

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”

Yes deck edge elevator is to be outlined in black. Non reflective marking. Black is not required in the separation spaces (25 and 50 mm).

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?

The "ROADWAY CENTERLINE MARKING" is applied to the entire length of the road.

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.

Yes, note: “OUTLINE ALL MARKINGS IN

CONCRETE AREA WITH 6" WIDE

BLACK NON-REFLECTIVE PAINT

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED" is applicable for “STOP HOLD POSITION

MARKING”.

Yes both sides should be outlined.

See revised Sheet CI501 attached to Amendment No. 0008.

39 Drawing CT501 Detail C2

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

See revised Sheet CT501 attached to Amendment No. 0006. M-40 GCA detail has been updated.

40 Drawing E150 Detail B2

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

The detail B2 indicates the min.

dimension of the inspection pit. The ground rod dimension is indicated in spec section 33 71 02, 2.9.1.

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.

Existing Cable consists of 3-1C, 2/0 AWG, 15kV MV Cable. Duct bank consists of direct buried 2-way 103MØ PVC conduits. One conduit occupied by the MV cable the other is spare. See revised sheets E-101 and E-110 attached to Amendment No. 0006.

42 DWGs E-110/

KEYNOTE#6

Please indicate existing secondary cable size and conduit size

There are two parallel runs of 3-phase 4-wire secondary feeder. Conductor size is 100mm². There are 2- 103mm (4") conduit. See revised sheets E-101 and E- 110 attached to Amendment No. 0006.

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.

See revised Sheet E-120 attached to Amendment No. 0008. "Hand Hole" has been changed to "Manhole". Manhole dimensions revised per the drawing, note that depth is now at a minimum of 2M depth.

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.

That is the standard size that is used for the primary distribution line in Ie Shima.

Note that the specified transformer is loop feed type. In the future they can always extend (feed thru) the primary line from this transformer. So this line may not just dead- end on this transformer but may feed other loads in the future.

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

See spec section 26 56 20.00 10, 2.4.11.

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

Schneider electric (Square D) product is one of the companies that NAVFAC & Marine Corps use for AMI. No brand name product is required however.

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

As indicated in the drawing refer to Section 26 41 00. Section 26 41 00, Paragraph 3.1 indicates the lightning protection system shall meet the requirements of NFPA 780. Size components according to requirements of NFPA 780. Also see Paragraph 2.1.1 which indicates Main and Bonding conductors to be Class I.

48 DWGs E-

601/KEYNOTE#10

Please indicate CT rating. Consult manufacturer (of meter being proposed) for the appropriate CT rating that will be suitable for metering a 300A service. Otherwise use 100:5 CT with a rating factor of 3 if the meter is CL20.

See revised Sheet E-601 attached to Amendment No. 0008.

49 DWGs E-601/

KEYNOTE#11

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

Non-fusible, the feeder is already protected by a 250A breaker. See revised keynote in sheet E-601 attached to Amendment No. 0006.

50 SECTION 32 13 11

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.

Limestone can be used in both coarse and fine aggregate so long as limestone classified as deleterious material is not used. See Table 5 in Paragraph 2.2.2.4 of Section 32 13 11.

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 2.2.3.15

3.1 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?

No. All aspects of the test section shall mimic actual production of the high temperature concrete, including haul time. The test section is to be placed as shown on the drawings. See Drawing -

CT303.

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?

After award, the contractor can request a variation in accordance with Section 01 33 00.70 33 and FAR clause 52.236-21.

The Contracting Officer may or may not approve variations.

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?

Acceptable Alternative Japanese Standards are already incorporated into each specification section. Thus there is no need for a separate specification section. For example see Specification Section 33 71 02, paragraphs 1.1 (References) and 2.1.1 (Rigid Metal Conduit). After award, the contractor can request a variation in accordance with Section 01 33 00.70 33 and FAR clause 52.236-21. The Contracting Officer may or may not approve variations.

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.

Please refer to Section 01 10 26 70 34, Paragraph 1.1.1b. 30 calendar days are needed for each.

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.)

No.

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.

Existing Cable consists of 3-1C, 2/0 AWG, 15kV MV Cable. Duct bank consists of direct buried 2-way 103MØ PVC conduits. One conduit occupied by the MV cable the other is spare. See revised sheets E-101 and E-110 attached to Amendment No. 0006.

59 DWGs E-110/

KEYNOTE#6

Please indicate existing secondary cable size and conduit size

There are two parallel runs of 3-phase 4-wire secondary feeder. Conductor size is 100mm². There are 2- 103mm (4") conduit. See revised sheets E-101 and E- 110 attached to Amendment No. 0006.

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.

See response to question 43.

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.

That is the standard size that is used for the primary distribution line in Ie Shima.

Note that the specified transformer is loop feed type. In the future they can always extend (feed thru) the primary line from this transformer. So this line may not just dead- end on this transformer but may feed other loads in the future.

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

See Section 26 56 20.00 10, 2.4.11.

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

Schneider electric (Square D) product is one of the companies that NAVFAC & Marine Corps use for AMI. No brand name product is required however.

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

As indicated in the drawing refer to Section 26 41 00. Section 26 41 00, Paragraph 3.1 indicates the lightning protection system shall meet the requirements of NFPA 780. Size components according to requirements of NFPA 780. Also see Paragraph 2.1.1 which indicates Main and Bonding conductors to be Class I.

65 DWGs E-601/

KEYNOTE#10

Please indicate CT rating Consult manufacturer (of meter being proposed) for the appropriate CT rating that will be suitable for metering a 300A service. Otherwise use 100:5 CT with a rating factor of 3 if the meter is CL20.

See revised Sheet E-601 attached to Amendment No. 0008.

66 DWGs E-601/

KEYNOTE#11

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

Please advise.

Non-fusible, the feeder is already protected by a 250A breaker. See revised keynote in sheet E-602 attached to Amendment No. 0006.

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

Current GL is not the design GL, see existing and new shown on CS301 &

CS302.

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?

It is applied. Both ACI 305R (2010) Guide to Hot Weather Concreting and ACI 305.1 (2006) Specification for Hot Weather Concreting are present throughout the various concrete specifications.

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

Clean soil disposal is noted on G-101.

70 Section 03 30 00.00

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?

Concrete strength of 27MPA is applied to concrete placed in all locations. Slump will be determined by the mix design that will be submitted for review as required in Spec.

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.

Steel members shown on structural sheets are galvanized; zinc shop primer is not required for galvanized members.

72 Drainage system (route) for the roof is not indicated and cannot be confirmed.

Please show the drains and gutter/downspout.

As shown in Section B1 on sheet A-303 and in Detail D4 on sheet A-501, the concrete gutter along the bottom edge of the CAB roof does not have end caps, by design. This does not allow entrainment of the rain water for drainage down a rain leader/downspout. Additionally, note in Section B1 on sheet A-303, requires the gutter to slope from the center towards each end for drainage (sheet coordinate D-4).Thus, the rainwater will drain out the ends of the gutter. The rainwater will discharge off the side of the tower or onto the Upper OLS level (as can be seen on Plan C4 on sheet A-102).

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.

Please follow information listed on sheet A-602.

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

Please clarify and confirm.

Please follow information listed on sheet A-602.

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

Refer to specification 08 44 00, para.

2.1.1.4 Finish.

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.

This requirement is in the specification to ensure the following:

3.4 Concrete Production - "Batching, mixing, and transporting equipment shall have the capacity sufficient to maintain a continuous, uniform forward movement of the vibrating truss. Concrete transported in truck mixers shall be completely deposited in front of the vibrating truss within 90 minutes from the time the cement has been discharged into the mixer drum of the plant or truck mixer."

Note: The above is also a requirement in the specification Section 32 13 11.

Therefore, the requirement stands. After award, if the contractor can demonstrate that the specification can be met with the local plant then a proposal can be submitted under the Value Engineering Change Proposal Clause 52.248-3.

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?

An equivalent Japanese Standard will not be provided. However, after award, the contractor can request a variation in accordance with Section 01 33 00.70 33 and FAR clause 52.236-21.

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.

Land on the US Government Installation will not be available for use for temporary lodging. Contractor's access to the installation will be restricted to the work hours as specified in the contract (Section 01 11 00.70 33). Variation of work hours may be approved by the Contracting Officer.

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?

See revised Section 32 13 13.43 attached to Amendment No. 0008. The sources listed in this spec are the only sources known to have passed NAVFAC EXWC’s high temperature testing protocol.

81 Dwg. G102 Environmental note

Dwg. indicates "UXO may exist at site".

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

UXO is a general possibility anywhere in Okinawa including Ie-Shima due to the battle of Okinawa in 1945. There is no additional information available. For Safety Purposes this drawing (G102) also requires magnetic inquiry scanning for every 1Meter of depth. This will allow the contractor to see if their may be UXO in an area prior to digging.

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.

We assume you are referring to "Environmental Notes 1 and 2 on Sheet G102. These notes do not indicate any work is to be performed by the Government. As with anywhere else in this drawing set, instructions are directed to be performed by the Contractor unless noted as being performed by the Government. The Contractor shall perform the Magnetic Inquiry and as specified in Note 2, any area to be excavated shall be swept.

83 Dwg. G102 Environmental note

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

Yes an analysis has been performed and thus it was found that resources exist on site. Per Environmental Note #4 on G102, the Contractor shall coordinate with Env CRM for any required mitigation for the sensitive areas listed in the box in the lower right hand corner of sheet G102.

84 Section 00 10 00 Standard Form 1442

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

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.

See revised Section 32 13 11 and 32 13

13.43 attached to Amendment No. 0008.

Availability of water and electricity is very limited. Contractor will provide all the necessary equipment and furnishing to construct the project per the contract.

Onsite tanks and pumping equipment may be required to produce the proper concrete mix designs and maintaining proper moisture requirements. A generator will most likely be needed to supplement existing power. The existing transformer can be found on Sheet G-

102. See revised Sheet G-103 attached to Amendment No. 0008 for approximate waterline tie in location.

90 Division 01 Section 01 33 00.70 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.

The Government will remove all AFL prior to the contractor starting the removal/recovery of the AM-2 matting.

This includes lighting not attached to the tower or OLS. See revised Section 02 41 00 attached to Amendment No. 0008 which reflects this change.

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.”

See revised Section 02 41 00 attached to Amendment No. 0008 indicating quantities.

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.

Materials to be removed can be determined from Section 02 41 00 and Sheet G-102.

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.

The contract does allow for some Japanese standards/codes. Also, after award, the contractor can request a variation in accordance with Section 01 33 00.70 33 and FAR clause 52.236-21.

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?

After award, the contractor can request a variation in accordance with Section 01 33 00.70 33 and FAR clause 52.236-21.

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?

See reply to question 80.

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?

After award, the contractor can request a variation in accordance with Section 01 33 00.70 33 and FAR clause 52.236-21.

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?

See reply to Question 80.

100 Drawings (general) Please provide drawings in AutoCAD format. Specifically earthwork topographic and longitudinal/transversal sections to quantify.

Drawings in AutoCAD format will not be provided prior to award.

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.

No additional sections will be provided.

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.

The AM2 matting staging location is located near this tower and is called out on revised Sheet G-103 attached to Amendment No. 0006. Tower and reservoir work will not impact construction of this project. Therefore, it is not necessary to indicate the exact location of the water reservoir work and nearby tower.

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

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?

The project site will be inactive during construction. Military exercises may take place elsewhere on the installation but not on the project site. The Haul route does not cross the active runway so FOD will not be an issue. Suspension of work due to military or Government activities are not anticipated. See clause 52.242- 14 Suspension of Work concerning equitable adjustments for unanticipated delays.

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…