BD 67. RFI Q_A.pdf

Solicitation 12805B25Q0150 BLDG 67 (WSH) Exterior Repair Pre-Bid RFI's Reponses

1. Is the building gas system in use? If not should gas line siding penetrations be included in the estimate?

a. Gas system is live and in use. Some utilities will likely need to be removed and reinstalled to replace siding panels in effected areas. (ie. Electrical services, natural gas plumbing, HVAC condenser.)

2. Are the any specifications for the windows? Such as double pane, impact rating, etc.

a. In kind function. No other specifications. The previously thought “in kind material” is not required but is acceptable.

3. Will the door hardware be replaced with the same locking mechanisms? Please provide a specification of the desired locking mechanism.

a. Same type of locking mechanism as existing. New hardware is required. Barn doors do not have an existing locking mechanism, location desires a hasp style locking mechanism that can be pad locked from the inside.

4. What is the desired material for the personnel doors? Wood, aluminum, other.

Please provide a specification on the doors.

a. Equal or comparable to existing 90 minute fire rated steel door.

5. What is the desired locking mechanism for the sliding barn doors? Please provide a specification on the required door mechanism.

a. Hasp style locking mechanism that can be pad locked from inside.

6. Will the windows continue to be held open with chains or will another mechanism be acceptable? Please provide a specification if a new type of mechanism is desired.

a. They can continue to be held open with chains. A new type of mechanism is acceptable if approved through submittals, but not desired or necessary.

7. What is the desired light output for the exterior lighting? Please provide a specification of the desired exterior lighting output.

a. LED equivalent to existing MH. Lower-level lights are likely 250W MH and Higher-level lights are likely 400W MH. All lights are desired 4000K CCT.

8. Will the exterior lighting be switched, motion activated, or dusk to dawn? Please provide a specification of the desired exterior lighting.

a. Each fixture should be equipped with a photocell (dusk to dawn)

9. Is a paint code available for the exterior trim that is to be painted? Please provide a specification of the desired paint coatings.

a. Paint color should match existing as close as possible. Desired paint coatings is industry standard to obtain uniform coverage and durability.

10. Will the fenced areas surrounding the building be free of animals during construction?

a. To the best of our ability, immediate surrounds will be free of cattle.

11. Will contractors be allowed to open gates and move equipment through gates in the surrounding fenced areas if needed?

a. Yes. Gates can be opened and used for access. All gates should be maintained to keep any livestock contained.

12. Is spray painting an acceptable method to coat the exterior trim, if adequate protection of surrounding surfaces are adhered to?

a. Paint can be applied however contractor desires, so long as it leaves an acceptable product.

13. Please confirm whether all new windows are required to be operable.

a. New windows are required to be operable. Previously stated “in kind” material (wood) is not required but is acceptable.

14. Would an awning-style window (crank-outwards type) meet the operational intent of the project?

a. If the window is fully functional in place and not restricted from opening.

There may be obstructions that limit the amount of space the window could crank outward.

15. Will window screens be required if windows are operated?

a. Not required

16. Do the new windows need to have the internal and external grilles?

a. Not required

17. Will new windows need the roughly 3” spread mullion between each double window?

a. Not required

18. Is a manufacturer warranty required on the roof or wall system?

a. Industry standard for our area

19. If so, is there a duration?

a. Industry standard for our area

20. Is there going to be a specification for the metal panel performance requirements provided?

a. Industry standard for our area

21. The existing ventilation does not appear to be mechanical, please confirm that we are to only replace in-kind.

a. Existing system has mechanical lever and cable system, which is also to be replaced.

22. Do the exterior man doors need to be insulated?

a. Match existing 90 minute fire rated steel doors.

23. Can you identify what brand of locket cores your facility uses?

a. Could not identify brand. Match equal or comparable to existing hardware

24. Is the contractor required to confirm existing electrical load/ power availability for the wall pack lighting?

a. Moving from Metal Hallide to equivalent LED, so load should be lower than existing and current power availability unaffected.

25. Do the wall packs need to be on a timer, dimmer, or dusk/dawn sensor?

a. Each fixture should be equipped with a photocell (dusk to dawn)

26. With the deteriorated roof joists, is the contractor to provide a stamped engineered fix?

a. No. Most of the roof joists appear to be in good usable condition.

27. The exterior barn doors, do they need to be insulated?

a. Match existing, existing barn doors do not appear to be insulated.

28. SOW work item 1-9. Is this in reference to the roof trim only?

a. No- all other exterior trim. (Ie. Window, door, roof, gable, etc.)

29. Do the new doors need to be a UL listed product?

a. Personnel doors – yes, match existing. Barn doors – no.

30. For the windows, is the in kind replacement mean in materials, or in kind function?

a. Function. It has been determined that in kind material (wood) is not required, but is acceptable.

31. Is there a quantity of decking that the contractor should anticipate replacing in the base bid?

a. No. roof is not “decked” and the condition of paneling behind siding is unknow, but likely usable.

32. Is the certified payroll to be emailed, or submitted through eMars?

a. Submitted directly to contract officer email and COR

33. Is there a specific schedule template or program required?

a. No

34. We see where the superintendent shall be required but does not list any specific qualifications to meet. Please clarify.

a. The site manager or superintendent must be a responsible person that has direct ties to the primary company; expectations is manage locally and be available to the customer for questions that come up on site.

35. Will the contractor be required to provide cad as-built drawings?

a. No, building structure is not changing, as-builts not required

36. The ARS Facilities design standard manual link does not work and we are having trouble tracking it down online, can you please provide?

a. https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/FD/CIAMMB/242.1M%20ARS%20Fa cilities%20Design%20Standards.pdf

37. Will the contractor be required to fence a lay down area for materials?

a. No

38. Will the electrical service need to be taken down and remounted along with the 50amp receptacle next to it?

https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/FD/CIAMMB/242.1M%20ARS%20Facilities%20Design%20Standards.pdf https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/FD/CIAMMB/242.1M%20ARS%20Facilities%20Design%20Standards.pdf

a. This is likely a necessary action to replace the siding panels in effected areas, unless siding can be replaced without removal of utilities and still deliver and acceptable product.

39. Clarify the wooden window replacement requirement, to replace 'in kind'. A few are plain, full glass windows, but the majority are mullioned, i.e. with 3 equal lites.

Which type of windows should be manufactured for this building?

a. The existing windows were all the same at 1 time with the 3 equal lites. Some have been “band-aid” repaired with a single pane of plexiglass due to deterioration. How many lites the window has isn’t important, so long as it functions like the existing windows.