Bid_Questions_-_Micro__Crack_Seal_27_June.pdf

1. Will a suitable water source be provided? Yes, water can be drawn from a fire hydrant on base, however a meter will be required from the provider.

2. Will a suitable stockpile location for Aggregate & Equipment be identified? Details are being worked out but a suitable stockpile location will be provided.

3. Can the Certified Hub Zone Contractor Requirement be waived? No

4. The Micro-Surfacing Specification outlines a monthly base index on January 1, 2018 (index if $431), but the IFB states a Firm Fixed Price (FPP) Contract. Please confirm which pricing structure this project will be bid at? Index has been updated to current June pricing. (Index currently $507.00). In accordance with FAR 14.408-4(a), bidders may propose an economic price adjustment with a ceiling that the price will not exceed. The bid shall be evaluated on the basis of the maximum possible economic price adjustment of the quoted base price.

5. Will the Department update the Facility Map and Quantities from our visit to the project area? Done

6. As discussed at pre-bid meeting; what type of Guarantee on Pavement Preservation techniques is the Department looking for? It is understood that cracking will return. The guarantee will be a traditional 1 year construction guarantee on quality of product such as delamination, hardness, aggregate retention, rutting etc.

7. May we schedule another opportunity to visit project site (as soon as possible)? Yes, 03 July 2018 at 9:00 AM.

You must email Ashley.a.pace4.mil@mail.mil or adam.d.gagne.mil@mail.mil 24 hours prior to the site visit with names of attendees.

8. Concerning Crack Sealing estimated Quantity, will the Department allow the Contractor to only apply up to Estimate Amount from Bid Document? Yes we are estimating 5,500 total gallons. SOW has been updated to reflect this number.

9. Will the Department change IFB on Crack Sealing to 2 (two) products: YES

• One – D6690 Type II for Project Area (Rubberized) not receiving Micro-Surfacing?

• Two – PG45-22 & Fiber for areas receiving Micro-Surfacing?

10. Would the Department consider extending the bid date for changes to the IFB? No

11. Concerning Period of Performance – From estimated award date to NYS DOT Micro-Surfacing end date per specification only allows Contractor approximately 45 days of Performance Days, weather permitting. Will the Department allow successful bidder/Contractor the opportunity to start this project in the Spring of 2019? Work must start prior to 30 September 2018. If weather delays the completion, you are permitted to finish the work in the spring of 2019.

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