Question_Answers.pdf

Questions

1. On-site visit on January 30th, 2018 we were told that the concrete and barbed wire cattle fencing on LSA and surrounding areas need to be removed, however, SOW specs only refer to the removal of the chain link fence and support poles under the PEB, could it be cleared if the cattle fencing outside of PEB has to be considered for removal on proposal.

A) Concrete cattle fencing will need to be removed by host nation. Contractor will need to remove entire chain link fencing surrounding the PEB.

2. Spec 5.3.7 requires a road reinforcement mesh but on-site visit we were informed that the mesh purpose would be to avoid that the gravel to be placed on existing and new roads does not mix with existing soil. To clarify, will the mesh be required to serve as a reinforcement for the gravel base or just to avoid the mixture of gravel and existing soil?

A) To avoid mixing with existing soil.

3. On-site visit we were informed that the AutoCAD file of the FOB would be supplied with terrain information and elevation data so this is just a follow up on said statement.

A) CAD files will be supplied from survey and design team.

4. Could you please provide berm design and measurements for construction?

A) Diagram is attached and measurements are attached.

5. On-site visit we were informed that the blister bags to be placed inside 2 berms to be built are not to be supplied by the contractor, could this be stated in writing.

A) Blister bags will be supplied by the task force not the contractor.

6. HLZ graveling height needs to be corroborated as site visit officer stated that aggregate needs to be bigger than 2" in order for helicopters no to remove said graveling so we request graveling height and aggregate size to be corroborated.

A) Gravel will be 1.5 to 2.5 inches for a thickness of 4 inches.

7. Who will be in charge of removing parked vehicles from the job site? When will the removal take place?

A) The host nation will remove cars from site. This is in the MOU.

8. Would it be acceptable to use round 4” treated wood posts for the perimeter fence?

A) Round poles are perfectly acceptable

9. What will be the capacity of the water tanks? Will plans with the required berm measurements be supplied? When can we expect to receive this information?

A) Supporting documents for berms and bags are below.

Clear the site and grade about a 1 percent slope towards the tank drain assembly. Remove any sharp objects that could puncture the fabric tank.

Construct berms around single or paired tanks from the surrounding area (see Figure 7-7 and Figure 7-8).

Place a berm basin drain at the lowest end of the tank pad. The drain is a pipe (2-inch diameter minimum) with a gate valve. Place this pipe under the berm during construction.

Add 1 foot of height to the berm, as a safety factor. The berm should extend above the top of the tanks and be at least 4 feet wide at the crown. The walkway between a tank and berm should only be wide enough to allow for maintenance.

10. Paragraph 5.6.2 indicates that “the contractor shall use the cut earth as fill material where ever filling is necessary” however there is a good chance that the cut material is not suitable for backfill, please confirm what would proceed in that case and specify what are the requirements for backfill material.

A) Vendors are to use cut earth as backfill or similar material if necessary.

11. Paragraph 5.6.10 indicates that “the contractor shall use 4 inches of compacted gravel for the motor pool area and parking areas on the FOB” please indicate the area to be consider as parking areas, since it is not located in technical exhibits.

A) Parking are is specified as the Motor pool and Laydown yard.

12. Paragraph 5.11.1 indicates that “the contractor shall repair all missing or damaged roofing panels on the PEB using the same or similar gauge and shaped corrugated metal panels” the existing panels are aluminum gauge 26 which aren’t locally available, please indicate if a locally available galvanized roof will be acceptable, in case not roof will have to imported.

A) Vendor shall try to match the roof as best as possible. Not all panels need to be replaced. Only panels that are completely no repairable. Leaking panels may be fixed and sealed.

13. The existing PEB structure presents corrosion and buckling, please indicate if the scope of work considers to treat this structure and if so describe the type of repairs that we should include.

A) Rust and corrosion do not need to be treated on the structure, only teat the roofing materials.

14. Paragraph 5.11.15 indicates that “the contractor shall install a wood framed roof and corrugated metal roof over the existing guard shack located under the PEB. (approximately 16’X16’ structure)” according to on site measurements this existing guard shack is 23’ x 17’, please confirm that the roof structure and metal roof should be consider for the onsite measurement.

A) The building was an approximate measurement. The 23X17 will need the roof.

15. Scope of work mentions a new interior electrical work at PEB however it does not mention anything about the electrical power supply connection, please confirm that this work is not to be included in the proposal.

A) The connection to the panel box will be done by the U.S. military. The power will be a generator provided again by the U.S. military.

16. Technical Exhibit 1, number 12 and paragraph 5.2.1 indicates that the contractor shall conduct a topographical site survey and it should be presented with proposal, please confirm if it’s a requirement to include survey in the offer.

A) No survey is needed for proposal. No payment will be made for a survey unless awarded the contract first.

17. Paragraph 5.6.5 indicates that “the contractor shall construct two (2) bag farm berms located next to the Holding area on the FOB. The berms shall be four walls enclosed around each water blister bag.”

Please indicate the dimensions of the berms and capacity of the water blister bag; also please confirm that the water blister bag is not to be included.

A) Measurements and type are attached. U.S. army will supply the two (2) 20,000 GAL bags.

18. Paragraph 1.5.18.1 indicates that “The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the U.S. Government, obtain all licenses and permits required for performance of work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable national, regional, and local Salvadorian laws, rules, and regulations.” According to Salvadorian laws the entity in charge of requesting licenses and permits is the final owner of the project, the contractor can provide the documentation requested however the permit submission needs to be from final owner, the completion period for contract should be apart from the time it takes to have licenses and permits approved, please confirm.

A) No work can be performed without proper licenses. Vendors will need licenses to be awarded contract.

17. Considering that:

a. According to SOW the contractor shall deliver for approval a QCP within 30 days of contract award (paragraph 1.5.1)

b. That hours of operation are from 0730 -1700 hours, Monday through Friday (paragraph

1.5.4)

c. A site survey and design shall be conducted and submitted (paragraph 5.2)

The 60 calendar days estimated for the completion of this project is to short, we hereby request that the time to be extended in 30 calendar days.

A) Performance cannot be extended beyond 9 may 2018.

18. Due to the change of date for the site visit, we hereby request that the time to present offers be extended in 7 days.

A) The time to present offers has been extended to Feb 12, 2018 5:00 pm Central