Amendment 0002 W912P521Q0007 BAR SPILLWAY Platform Solicitation.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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W912P521Q0007 - Barkley Spillw ay Gate Chain Maintenance Platforms

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answ er questions received from potential vendors;

2. Modif ied sections 01 00 00 Section 1.2 ; 05 50 15 Section 3.1 to Technical Specif ications, to address delivery;

3. Correct Specif ication Section 05 50 15, Section 2.1.5 clarif ications on sw ing gates question;

4. Update FAR clause 52.252-3

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

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09-Feb-2021

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CELRN-RC-N CONTRACTING BRANCH

110 9TH AVE SOUTH, A405

NASHVILLE TN 37203

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Solicitation: W912P521Q0007 BAR Spillway Gate Chain Maintenance Platforms

Amendment 0002 - Questions & Answers

Question 1. On Sheet ID # 55/52 Plan view Statement : NEW PLATFORMS 24 TOTAL (12) AS SHOWN (12) OPP HAND. Are you calling opposite Hand LEFT to RIGHT ? or TOP to BOTTOM?

Answer: Reference Drawing Q9-55/51. The platforms should be mirrored from Landside to Riverside per the “current” as illustrated in the drawing.

Question 2. Is it possible to provide CAD models? This is so I can verify some of the finer details that can’t be seen clearly .

Answer: Reference Specification Section 1.5.3.1. As used in this specification, “source drawings” refers to CAD files, which files were used to develop the drawings referenced in the technical specifications and attached to the Solicitation. The source drawings will be available upon request of the awardee after contract award.

Question 3. Ref. sheet Q9-55/56. The list of bolts and fasteners does not list lengths for the ½” threads or head types for the others. Will a full description of fasteners be provided ?

Answer: Standard American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) hex head dimensions shall be applicable to all bolts. The ½” bolt dimensions will be the responsibility of the Contractor due to shop installation and fit up and shall be in accordance with American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) guidelines for structural bolt lengths.

Question 4. Page #8 of Technical Specifications mentions “Source Drawings”. Are these different than the drawings we are using to bid from ?

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 2.

Question 5. Are submittal of shop drawings required ? The drawings attached to this solicitation look to be detailed just fine for my shop to use as shop drawings. I see no need for any additional drawings to process this work.

Answer: Yes. Reference Specification 05 50 15 Section 1.2 Submittals. The contractor will be required to submit shop drawings to the Government for review and approval.

Question 6. In the solicitation, under statement of work item 8 place of delivery, it states that the contractor shall off-load and place the fabrications at a location directed by Government representatives. This also stated in specification 01 00 00 General Requirements paragraph 1.5. The contractor has to arrange cranes or forklifts to perform this work and comply with all safety requirements of EM-385. With all the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel and equipment in the area of Barkley Lock, can the Corps be responsible for off-loading the platforms in lieu of the contractor? The contractor would be responsible for delivering to the Barkley Lock only. If the Corps does want the contractor to off-load the platforms, then please provide the location so that we can estimate what kind of equipment we need for the proposal.

Answer: Reference Amendment 0002, wherein Specification Section 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.5 was revised to clarify the Government will be responsible for offloading the platforms upon delivery by the Contractor at the located directed by the Government. To the extent the platforms are shipped “loose” and require assembly after being offloaded at Lake Barkley, which is permitted under Specification Section 05 50 15, Paragraph 3.1, the Contractor will be responsible for final assembly, including ensuring proper alignment.

Question 7. In the specification 05 50 15, paragraph 2.1, the structural steel and structural steel plate are called out as ASTM A709 Grade 50 and ASTM A572 Grade 50. Most of the shapes and materials on this project are angles, MC channels and bar. There may be difficulty in obtaining material to meet these specifications. Can the steel material be A36?

Answer: A36/A36M is acceptable for the structural steel angles and channels.

Question 8. In the specification 05 50 15, paragraph 2.1.3.1, the high strength bolts are called out as ASTM F3125 Grade A490, Hot-Dip Galvanized. Grade A490 is not available in hot-dip galvanized. It comes in a Zn/Al inorganic coating in lieu of galvanizing. Is this acceptable? Another easier option would be to utilize ASTM F3125 Grade A325. They are available as galvanized. Please state which option would be acceptable.

Answer: ASTM F3125 Grade A325, hot-dip galvanized structural bolts is acceptable.

Question 9. On drawing Q9-55/54, there are three vertical members shown labeled as Detail 1, Detail 2, and Detail

3. Especially items # 2 & # 3 create an issue of making a normal semi-trailer to exceed the over-height limitations.

Since these three member types(Detail 1, 2, & 3) are bolted to the platform, can they be shipped loose, and the Corps personnel assemble them when they need to use them?

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 6.

Question 10. Technical Schedule and Solicitation page 6 and 3 Section 01 00 00 1.5 and Section 1, Other sections, to include Page 4, Section 8 Place of Delivery state that the contractor will offload? Can the government confirm that the government will be responsible for offloading?

Answer: See the Government’s Response to Question No. 6.

Question 11. SD-02 Shop Drawings and Page 38; section 05 50 15 1.2--- Do these Shop drawings need to be submitted with the quote or after award?

Answer: See the Government’s Response to Question No. 5.

Question 12. Technical Schedule Page 11 Section 01 33 00 1.2.1 / SD-02 Shop Drawings and Page 38 Section 05 50 15 1.2 - This section states that requirements for installation, but the SOW states that the contractors shall not do installation. Can the government confirm that installation is not part of this contract?

Answer: Installation of the platforms is not part of this contract.

Question 13. Technical Schedule Page 28 – Section 01 35 50 1.3 - Which employees are considered "on-site"? Is there expected to be travel or work on-site at Barkley other than delivery? The SOW says there is no onsite work allowed so this is a contradiction.

Answer: Only those individuals responsible for assisting in the delivery and any onsite assembly activities, if the platforms are delivered in pieces, are considered “on-site” for purposes of Specification 01 35 50, Paragraph 1.3.

Question 14. Technical Schedule Page 40 Section 05 50 15 2.1.3.2.1 - Can the government clarify what are "Adhesive Capsules" or provide a vendor of choice?

Answer: Adhesive Capsules contain the injectable epoxy mortar that shall be used in conjunction with the anchor rods during installation by Government. Any commercially available adhesive capsule suitable for use with Anchor Rod specified in the Specifications will be acceptable.

Question 15. Technical Schedule Page 42 Section 05 50 15 2.2.2.1.1 - Does the government need to witness the coupon certifications?

Answer: Yes, the Government must witness the coupon certifications.

Question 16. Technical Schedule Page 44 Section 05 50 15 2.2.4- Is the cable vertical lifeline safety system up to the contractor or is there a preferred option the government would like?

Answer: So long as the ladder safety system is ANSI Z359.16 certified and complies with Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1, neither a particular brand nor load testing is required. Harnesses are not required.

Question 17. Technical Plans - Will the lifting beam require load testing?

Answer: Reference Specification 05 50 15, Section 2.2.4, load testing is not required.

Question 18. Technical Plans - Will the ladder require load testing? Will OSHA need to approve it?

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 16.

Question 19. Technical Plans - What requirements or specific brand for the lifeline cable system?

Question 20. Solicitation Page 4 Section 7 - Can the government confirm this conference will be held at contractor site?

Answer: Reference Specification 05 50 15 Section 1.3, which states the Prefabrication Conference will be held at the Contractor’s site.

Question 21. Solicitation Page 4 Section 7 - Can the government confirm if this inspection is part of the Prefabrication Conference and is the inspection being performed by government personnel or contractor personnel?

(Technical Plans)

Answer: Reference Solicitation, Statement of Work, Paragraph 3 (Government Inspection and Acceptable) and Paragraph 7 (Quality Control). Inspections will be required during the performance of the contract, as specified in the Solicitation and as requested by the Government, including before and after delivery.

Question 22. Solicitation Page 4 Section 7 - Will there be a final inspection prior to delivery?

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 21.

Question 23. Solicitation Page 4 Section 8 - Will final products be inspected prior to shipment? Then again after delivery to ensure no issues during shipping.

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 21.

Question 24. Solicitation page 4 Section 8 -- When does the government anticipate award? How soon after award will the plan be due? Should the delivery be priced now and adapted after award if there are changes to the plan?

Answer: Award is anticipated on or about 26 February 2021. Per the Solicitation, Statement of Work, Paragraph 8 (Place of Delivery), the Delivery/Shipping Plan must be submitted to the Government at least

60 calendar days prior to the proposed delivery of an item. The contract to be awarded is a firm fixed-price supply contract and, as such quotes submitted in response to the Solicitation should include all costs.

Question 25. Solicitation page 4 Section 8- Since the government is responsible for offloading, can you confirm that the government is therefore responsible for equipment needed to offload such as Cranes or other lifting and positioning equipment?

Answer: See the Government’s Response to Question No. 6.

Question 26. Solicitation page 5 Basis for Award - Can the government clarify what technical write up it required to determine "responsible and can fabricate and supply the component described"?

Answer: Reference Solicitation, Quote Instructions, Paragraph 6 (Basis for Award), which states “Quotes must meet or exceed the statement of work/drawings to be considered for award.”

Question 27. Solicitation page 6 Section 11-- Can the government confirm that no financial or past performance information is required at this time?

Answer: Confirmed. Reference Solicitation, Quote Instructions, Paragraph 11 (Apparent Successful Offeror), which states financial information and past performance references are only required of the successful offeror prior to contract award.

Question 28. Ref. Ladder Lifeline system listed on Dwg. Sheet Q9-55/56. Are individual worker body harnesses for each lifeline system required ?

Question 29. On page 7 of the technical Spec section 2.1.5 Swing gates says use a gate that meets OSHA 1910.26 requirements : shouldn’t this be OSHA 1910.28? 1910.26 is referring to dock boards do not swing gates. Just wanted to clarify.

Answer: “Specification Section 05 50 15, Paragraph 2.4.5 should state that swing gates must meet OSHA

1910.28 requirements, not OSHA 1910.26 requirements.”

Question 30. On page 3 of the solicitation, section (1) states that the government will offload the platforms. On page 4 of the solicitation, Section (8) states that the contractor will be required to offload the platforms. Can you please clarify which section is correct?

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 6.

Question 31. On page 40 of the Technical Schedule, Section 2.1.1 “Structural Steel”. The specification calls for A709, Grade 50 steel. Can A529 Grade 50 & A992 be substituted, due to pricing and availability?

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 7.

Question 32. On page 7 of the Technical Plans. The frame and grating plan call for 3 equal sized grating panels along the length of the frame. These proposed panels would be wider than the standard 36” wide sheet of bar grating. Can this call out be revised to 4 equal sized panels?

Answer: The Technical Plans were not revised, but the Government will accept four (4) equal sized panels.”

Question 33. The pricing schedule does not have a spot for the lifting beam, do we need to add that in separately or amortize that into the other pricing?

Answer: The cost of the lifting beam is incidental and, as such, should be included in the cost of other items.

Question 34. The pricing schedule follows the delivery schedule, but it doesn’t consider the Left and right hand platforms, do we need to separate the left and right hand platforms on our pricing?

Answer: No.

Question 35. Specification 2.1.3.1 calls out A 490 Galvanized bolts , ASTM does not recommend galvanizing A490 bolts and are not readily available ,please confirm the use of A490 galvanized bolts , or the use of A325 Galvanized bolts will be acceptable

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 8.

Question 36. Ladder lifeline system per drawing Q9-55/56 calls out the system to extend 4’ above the ladder , a standard is a 42” extension above the ladder ,please confirm that extending 4’ above the ladder is correct or the 24” extension will be acceptable

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 16. Additionally, a 42” extension above ladder is acceptable. The top of the ladder arrest fall system extension shall be the connection point for the cable system and corresponding cable safety sleeve.

Question 37. Please provide the extents of weld inspection particularly of the complete joint penetration welds

Answer: All welds shall be subject to visual inspection. 50% of CJP welds shall be subject Ultrasonic Testing.

Question 38. Are we to furnish the Lifeline systems as part of the Ladder assembly ?

Answer: Yes.

Question 39. Do you have a specific model number for the Lifeline ladder system on page Q955/55 also ref to Q955/56 in BOM?

Question 40. Does the Lifeline Ladder system need a SRL (Self Retracting Lifeline) or a Lanyard type?

Answer: See the Government’s Answers to Question No. 16 and Question No. 36. Additionally, the contract is not responsible to provide the body harness or the lanyard type.

Question 41. Does the D-ring need to have a pad for the lifeline ladder system?

Answer: See the Government’s Answer to Question No. 16. Additionally, the cable safety sleeve shall be the attachment point from the ladder arrest fall system to the Government furnished body harness.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Technical Specifications (W912P5-21-Q-0007_Amended RTA_ Certified Final.pdf) is attached as a separate document but is intended to be part of this solicitation / contract.

This document has fifty (50) pages.

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

W912P521Q0007 - Barkley Spillway Gate Chain Maintenance Platforms

Amendment 0001

This solicitation is being amended to extend the quote due date to allow the Government time to answer questions received during the question period. The quote due date is extended from Monday, 08 February 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Central Time to Friday, 12 February 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

Amendment 0002

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answer questions received from potential vendors;

2. Modified sections 01 00 00 Section 1.2 ; 05 50 15 Section 3.1 to Technical Specifications to address delivery;

3. Correct Specification Section 05 50 15, Section 2.1.5 clarifications on swing gates question;

4. Update FAR clause 52.252-3

FAR clause 52.252-3 has been updated.

(End of Summary of Changes)