Arlington County Government Sealed Solicitation
Title: 21-DPR-ITB-304 Construction Services for Rosslyn Highland Park Playground
Deadline: 10/13/2020 1:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Status: Awarded
Solicitation Number: 21-DPR-ITB-304
Description: Arlington County Government is seeking to construct a new park at 1615 18th Street North, Arlington VA, 22201. The work includes all labor, resources, materials, and equipment to complete the work in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation and its attachments.
Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 9/21/2020 1:00 PM
Pre-Bid Meeting Details: Please sign up if you plan to attend the pre-bid meeting.
Documents:
Addition 1
Posted: 9/11/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 1
Overview: Addendum No. 1 corrects the Bid Opening Date.
Documents:
Addition 2
Posted: 9/21/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 2
Overview: Addendum No. 2 extends bid due date and minutes/sign-in sheet for Prebid Conference.
Deadline: 10/13/2020 1:00 PM
Solicitation #: 21-DPR-ITB-304
Documents:
Addition 3
Posted: 9/30/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 3
Overview: Addendum No. 3 answers vendor inquiries and revises Attachment B and Attachment C
Solicitation #: 21-DPR-ITB-304
Addition 4
Posted: 10/1/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 3
Documents:
Addition 5
Posted: 10/2/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 4
Overview: Addendum No. 4 revises Attachment A - Pricing Sheet.
Documents:
Addition 6
Posted: 10/13/2020
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: 21-DPR-ITB-304 Bid Tabulation
Documents:
Addition 7
Posted: 11/14/2020
Type of Addition: Award Information
Documents:
Question 1
Posted: 9/11/2020
Question: Will hauling services be need for this project?
Response: Yes, hauling services will be needed to bring materials (dirt, gravel, stone, concrete, etc.) that are necessary to build the project to the site. Please refer to the project manual, drawings, and scope of work for further information.
Question 2
Posted: 9/17/2020
Question: 1. The site electrical plan does not show a conduit or feeder system for the streetlights. 2. The finish for the sign wall facing the park is not identified. 3. There is no section showing the existing waterproofing system in detail, is the drainboard existing? 4. Will removal of the asphalt sidewalk be required?
Response: Please reference Addendum No. 2 for question 4. Reference Addendum No. 3 for question 1-3
Question 3
Posted: 9/17/2020
Question: The bid documents state a 240 day maximum contract duration and a 270 day maximum contract duration.
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Question 4
Posted: 9/21/2020
Question: 1. The selected bid due date of 10/12/2020 is a Federal Holiday. 2. The "no substitution" suppliers, Landscape Structures and Berliner do not have working phone numbers. 3. Will the existing curb and gutter to remain have the required curb cuts for the new tree planting pits? 4. Does the existing conduit system serving the new streetlights include the feeders? 5. Will it be acceptable to use #57 stone to backfill in lieu of soil? Does the existing waterproofing system include a protective layer that will allow earthmoving equipment to operate above without damage?
Response: Please reference Addendum No. 2 for questions 1, 2, & 3.
Question 5
Posted: 9/23/2020
Question: 1. Drawing L1.3, note 13 references chess tables and stepstones. We did not see these items in plan. 2. None of the bid documents provide elevations of the existing structure or surrounding terrain. 3. Drawing L1.3 and others show new work outside the LOD. 4. The guard rail shown on Drawing L3.1 is not identified as an APAH responsibility or a contract responsibility. 5. Will lightweight soil, fill or planting medium be required anywhere on the project? 6. Drawing L1.1 has a note referring to the wall light as being mark L2 which is scheduled as a streetlight. 7. Please confirm that the demolition drawing was issued for "information only" and that there is no demolition work required. 8. Please confirm that no silt fence or inlet protection is required for the project. 9. Will the fence and gates by APAH be installed before, during or after the project construction period?
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Question 6
Posted: 9/23/2020
Question: Please clarify if the parking structure’s load capacity is strong enough to operate all types of equipment needed for the project. If not, please advise if we will be able to shore-up below the parking structure to do so. Please advise
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Question 7
Posted: 9/24/2020
Question: 1. It is unclear if the fences and gates will need to be fabricated out of galvanized materials and if they will get a powder coat finish or the High Performance coating specified in Section 09 96 00. 2. There is no specification for the climbing wall 'space holds". 3. The landscaping specifications make numerous references to "existing" and "stockpiled" topsoil yet the existing conditions drawing does not show any stockpiles. 4. The specification for the protective playground surface references a poured in place material and a tile material, which product is required? 5. The contract documents use the word "Parks" numerous times. Please confirm that this is a contract for (1) park and that the contractual name for the project is Rosslyn Highlands Park Playground (we have seen at least three different names used on the bid documents).
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Question 8
Posted: 9/24/2020
Question: 1. Drawing L1.2 indicates five colors for the protective playground surface but does not identify the individual colors. Will these be the manufacturer's standard base colors or something more?
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Question 9
Posted: 9/24/2020
Question: What is the projected start and delivery date of ROSSLYN HIGHLANDS PARK ITB 21-DPR-ITB-304? Thank you!
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Question 10
Posted: 9/24/2020
Question: Section C., Clause #10 of the Construction General Conditions (Section IV. of the ITB - Page 36) indicates that "The Contractor shall perform on-site, and with its own organization, at least twenty percent (20%) of the total direct labor and at least twenty percent (20%) of the total work in place to be performed under the Contract." Please advise if Contractor Purchase Orders for material and/or equipment contribute to either of these percentages. Please also further define what constitutes "direct labor" and "work in place". Lastly, in reference to the second paragraph of this clause, please advise if reduction of the minimum self-performance percentages by Amendment to the Contract may be requested prior to the bid due date.
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Posted: 9/11/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 1
Overview: Addendum No. 1 corrects the Bid Opening Date.
Documents:
Posted: 9/21/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 2
Overview: Addendum No. 2 extends bid due date and minutes/sign-in sheet for Prebid Conference.
Deadline: 10/13/2020 1:00 PM
Solicitation #: 21-DPR-ITB-304
Documents:
Posted: 9/30/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 3
Overview: Addendum No. 3 answers vendor inquiries and revises Attachment B and Attachment C
Solicitation #: 21-DPR-ITB-304
Posted: 10/1/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 3
Documents:
Posted: 10/2/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum No. 4
Overview: Addendum No. 4 revises Attachment A - Pricing Sheet.
Documents:
Posted: 10/13/2020
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: 21-DPR-ITB-304 Bid Tabulation
Documents:
Posted: 9/11/2020
Question: Will hauling services be need for this project?
Response: Yes, hauling services will be needed to bring materials (dirt, gravel, stone, concrete, etc.) that are necessary to build the project to the site. Please refer to the project manual, drawings, and scope of work for further information.
Posted: 9/17/2020
Question: 1. The site electrical plan does not show a conduit or feeder system for the streetlights. 2. The finish for the sign wall facing the park is not identified. 3. There is no section showing the existing waterproofing system in detail, is the drainboard existing? 4. Will removal of the asphalt sidewalk be required?
Response: Please reference Addendum No. 2 for question 4. Reference Addendum No. 3 for question 1-3
Posted: 9/17/2020
Question: The bid documents state a 240 day maximum contract duration and a 270 day maximum contract duration.
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Posted: 9/21/2020
Question: 1. The selected bid due date of 10/12/2020 is a Federal Holiday. 2. The "no substitution" suppliers, Landscape Structures and Berliner do not have working phone numbers. 3. Will the existing curb and gutter to remain have the required curb cuts for the new tree planting pits? 4. Does the existing conduit system serving the new streetlights include the feeders? 5. Will it be acceptable to use #57 stone to backfill in lieu of soil? Does the existing waterproofing system include a protective layer that will allow earthmoving equipment to operate above without damage?
Response: Please reference Addendum No. 2 for questions 1, 2, & 3.
Posted: 9/23/2020
Question: 1. Drawing L1.3, note 13 references chess tables and stepstones. We did not see these items in plan. 2. None of the bid documents provide elevations of the existing structure or surrounding terrain. 3. Drawing L1.3 and others show new work outside the LOD. 4. The guard rail shown on Drawing L3.1 is not identified as an APAH responsibility or a contract responsibility. 5. Will lightweight soil, fill or planting medium be required anywhere on the project? 6. Drawing L1.1 has a note referring to the wall light as being mark L2 which is scheduled as a streetlight. 7. Please confirm that the demolition drawing was issued for "information only" and that there is no demolition work required. 8. Please confirm that no silt fence or inlet protection is required for the project. 9. Will the fence and gates by APAH be installed before, during or after the project construction period?
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Posted: 9/23/2020
Question: Please clarify if the parking structure’s load capacity is strong enough to operate all types of equipment needed for the project. If not, please advise if we will be able to shore-up below the parking structure to do so. Please advise
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Posted: 9/24/2020
Question: 1. It is unclear if the fences and gates will need to be fabricated out of galvanized materials and if they will get a powder coat finish or the High Performance coating specified in Section 09 96 00. 2. There is no specification for the climbing wall 'space holds". 3. The landscaping specifications make numerous references to "existing" and "stockpiled" topsoil yet the existing conditions drawing does not show any stockpiles. 4. The specification for the protective playground surface references a poured in place material and a tile material, which product is required? 5. The contract documents use the word "Parks" numerous times. Please confirm that this is a contract for (1) park and that the contractual name for the project is Rosslyn Highlands Park Playground (we have seen at least three different names used on the bid documents).
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Posted: 9/24/2020
Question: 1. Drawing L1.2 indicates five colors for the protective playground surface but does not identify the individual colors. Will these be the manufacturer's standard base colors or something more?
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Posted: 9/24/2020
Question: What is the projected start and delivery date of ROSSLYN HIGHLANDS PARK ITB 21-DPR-ITB-304? Thank you!
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3
Posted: 9/24/2020
Question: Section C., Clause #10 of the Construction General Conditions (Section IV. of the ITB - Page 36) indicates that "The Contractor shall perform on-site, and with its own organization, at least twenty percent (20%) of the total direct labor and at least twenty percent (20%) of the total work in place to be performed under the Contract." Please advise if Contractor Purchase Orders for material and/or equipment contribute to either of these percentages. Please also further define what constitutes "direct labor" and "work in place". Lastly, in reference to the second paragraph of this clause, please advise if reduction of the minimum self-performance percentages by Amendment to the Contract may be requested prior to the bid due date.
Response: Reference Addendum No. 3