A02_W91ZLK-15-T-0288_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_amend_4_Q A.pdf

Question and Answers – Amendment 4

Question: Please confirm work hours and days for access to work sites.

Answer: Monday through Friday 7am-4pm

Question: How will removed materials from towers be disposed of? Will recycling and disposal certificates be required?

Answer: Contractor shall characterize and properly dispose of all materials. No certificates are required.

Question: Will the Osprey Nests be removed from the tower? If so, who is responsible for removal of Osprey Nests from Four towers? Will presence of Osprey nests restrict access to these three towers? If, so what will the maintenance window be and will we be able to hold off on working on the other towers until we have access to these towers to minimize mobilization cost(s)?

Answer: The contractor shall remove the nests. Permission for the contractor to remove the nests will be granted by Aberdeen Test Center Environmental Office. Nest removal can only occur if eggs are not present. Typical nesting season is March through August. During repair operations, previous nest sites should be monitored to ensure nest are not rebuilt.

Question: Will government escorts be required during the time that our staff will be at the sites?

Answer: Yes

Question: Are there any security requirements for our staff besides valid proof of US citizenship?

Answer: No

Question: Building 436 photo 2. 3. 13 States "wire brush and cold galvanize climbing brackets", and statement of work (SOW) Building 436 at 2. 3. 7 states "Furnish & install new safety climb hardware" which provision is operative?

Answer: TBD

Question: The provided photos and the statement of work tasks are useful however, was this based on a detailed engineering report and /or recommendations by a PE? Was it completed to include existing tower loading IAW Tower Inspection Association (TIA) criteria? The photos and the statement of work are very general and do not clearly state the exact items that are to be removed from the various towers. Will a specific list of existing loads to be removed/remain be provided?

Answer: The inspection was completed IAW TIA 222 G. A list has been provided of the antennas that are to be removed. All unused cabling will also be removed.

Question: Who provides toilet access at the site or will porta potty be required by contractor?

Answer: Contractor will provide toilet access at Warton and Howell Point. All other towers will be near restrooms.

Question: Will 110 electrical service and potable water be available at all of the project sites?

Answer: Contractor will be responsible for providing electrical service and potable water.

Question: From the walk-through, it was mentioned that it was expected that the towers at Warton point and Howell Point were to be completely repainted. Is this the case, if so to match existing or FAA Orange/White banding?

Answer: Paint IAW TIA 222 G.

Question: Do you want the floors and roofs of the shelters at Howell Point and Warton Point replaced?

Answer: Yes

Question: Is the existing paint at Warton and Howell lead based?

Answer: Unknown. Treat as if it is lead based.