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1 Grading Would you provide contour grading sheets for the existing and proposed in CAD or Vector files? Yes. The engineer will provide finished surface elevations (Civil 3D format) to the successful bidder.

Attach 02 Specs Pages 125‐136 of

Are Pages 1 through 12 available for specification section 01 40 00 Quality Requirement?

The first 12 pages of the 14 page spec section 01 40 00 seem to have been replaced with spec section 01 45 00.00 10.

Amendment 0003 corrected this issue. Section 014000 Quality Requirements now has 13 pages. Section 01 45

00.00 10 Quality Control now has 12 pages.

3 Specs 32 12 16 Is there a specification section 32 12 16 or does the Appendix B Pikes Peak Region Asphalt Paving Specifications complete the specifications for section 32 12 16?

From the table of contents: "SEE APPENDIX B FOR Pikes Peak Region Asphalt Paving Specifications." No other specification is included for asphalt surfacing.

Appendix A Geotechnical Investigation

Was GEOCAL notified during final design related to slab bearing pressures for further evaluations? See Last paragraph on page 2 of 20.

Final Geotech report was provided 6/27/19; 90% plans were completed 7/19/19; Final plans were submitted 10/23/19. GEOCAL was not notified of slab bearing pressures. We anticipate no resulting major design modifications.

Appendix A Geotechnical Investigation

Was GEOCAL consulted regarding their assumption that the USFS buildings type of construction was changed from brick and masonry type? See second to last paragraph on page 2 of 20. GEOCAL was not consulted regarding the building construction being steel framing rather than brick and masonry.

6 C‐006 Will an AOA Closure be required to disassemble the phase 2 contractor fence provided by others?

A closure will not be required. Removal of the temporary fence left from the previous contractor is no longer a requirement. See revised plan sheet C‐006. Specification 01001 also slightly revised to include only one phase of construction and revise the fencing requirements. Added clarification language to the 'access and haul route' section.

7 C‐006 Is the general contractor responsible to maintain the phase 2 temporary construction fence during construction?

This requirement has changed with this amendment. The previous contractor's fence has been removed. There is a new requirement for Airtanker Base contractor to provide and maintain fencing. See revised plan sheet C‐006.

Specification 01001 also slightly revised to include only one phase of construction and revise the fencing requirements

8 C‐006/ Note 3 What is the method of assembly/installation for the approximately 2,675 linear feet of phase 2 fencing that requires disassembly?

This requirement has changed with this amendment. Fence has been removed. See revised plan sheet C‐006.

Specification 01001 also slightly revised to include only one phase of construction and revise the fencing requirements.

9 C‐006/ Note 3 What is the approximate distance from the construction site to the designated area to neatly stack fencing?

This requirement has changed with this amendment. Fence has been removed. See revised plan sheet C‐006.

Specification 01001 also slightly revised to include only one phase of construction and revise the fencing requirements.

10 C‐102 Are all large and small grass hatched areas irrigation, top soil, sod, to be installed by USFS? Yes.

11 C‐102 Should the large grass hatch areas be lower than the asphalt and side walk sections to allow for USFS to install topsoil and sod? Yes. Uniformly grade to 2" lower than adjacent pavements.

12 C‐102 Please confirm the correct scale is (1"=10'‐0") and not (1'=10'‐0") on sheet C‐102?

That depends on the format the contractor received or printed. 11" x 17" sheets printed to scale are 1" = 20'. Full sized would be 1" = 10'.

13 2/C‐505 Can the CSU Fire Hydrant Protection Posts (Bollards) standard for CONCRETE FILLED POST be used structurally and architecturally for the hydrant bollards? No. Do not substitute.

10 75 16 Ground Set Flagpoles

Please provide design criteria requirements and specification 014000 "Quality requirements" to design flagpole assemblies?

Specification 107516, 1.2 B: Primarily foundation design using good engineering judgement. A stress analysis to ensure the actual stresses (wind pressure of flagpoles, flag loading, bending moments, axial forces, shear forces and torsional movements on pole, etc.) do not exceed the allowable stresses as specified in ANSI/NAAMM FP1001‐ 97 which should be available from the manufacturer.

15 055000 ‐ 3 Where are the ladders located that require delegated design? Please provide sheet reference. Provide a ladder for elevator pit, to be coordinated with elevator sub‐contractor

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Public address system page two section 2.3 paragraph A: Is contractor to required to assume responsibility for design in paragraph B for supports, seismic restraints for control consoles, equipment cabinets and rack, etc.? This project has a Seismic Design Category of "B" so does not require special seismic restraints.

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Public address system page three section 2.3 paragraph C: Is contractor to required to provide seismic qualification certificates in informational submittals? This project has a Seismic Design Category of "B" so does not require special seismic restraints.

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Public address system page three section 2.3 paragraph C: Does the building code and ASCE/SEI 7 criteria subject this project to earthquake motions? This project has a Seismic Design Category of "B" so does not require special seismic restraints.

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Public address system page three section 2.4 paragraph D: Should paragraph E Weather resistant equipment be retained for this project?

Weather‐resistant equipment is required, but paragraph E is the applicable paragraph, paragraph D is meant to be a note to the specification writer ‐ it should be ignored.

A‐411 work note 10 36 23.13A00 & Spec 10 51 13 Metal Lockers

Are the lockers to be Plastic Laminate as noted on plans or metal lockers per specification 10 51 13?

Disregard 'plastic laminate' per work note on A411. Provide metal lockers per specification 10 51 13 ‐ Metal Lockers.

21 Spec 08 33 23 ‐5 Would the Contracting Officer select the overhead door finish type of baked‐enamel or powder‐coated? Color to be selected from manufacturer's full range after award. Specification 083323 2.4N. Door Finish ‐ either is acceptable.

22 2/C‐507 Note 3 Are there any CMU block walls on this project? If so please provide specification or details.

CMU stated in error. No CMU related to the Civil design. This note applies to the concrete penetrations on this sheet.

23 6/CU‐405 Note 3 Are there any CMU block walls on this project? If so please provide specification or details.

Note 3 does not mention CMU. However, similar to the question above, a watertight penetration is referenced on the meter vault detail and is shown on CU‐407.

24 064116‐2 Can the AWI Quality Certification Program requirement be waived for the plastic laminate clad architectural cabinets? AWI Quality Certification Program is not to be waived.

25 064116‐3 Can the FSC Pure or Mixed Credit certification be waived for the plastic laminate clad architectural cabinets? FSC Pure or Mixed Credit certification is not to be waived.

Attach_04_Schedule of Item #5 & spec 010250‐3 Which drawing sheet shows the Concrete ‐ Shade Structure footings and Piers?

Drawing Sheets S‐200o, S‐201o, S‐200s, S‐201s ‐ 1cy at the north side of the storage building, 9cy at the Operations Building. Revise quantity on Schedule of Items from 13CY to 10 CY.

Attach_04_Schedule of Item #6 & spec 010250‐4 Which drawing sheet shows the Concrete ‐ Footings for Site Walls? This Bid Item #06 will be deleted.

Attach_04_Schedule of Item #7 & spec 010250‐4 Which drawing sheet shows the Concrete ‐ Foundation Walls for Site Walls? Drawing Sheets S‐201r & S‐305 ‐ detail 3 containment slab wall

Attach_04_Schedule of Items

Can you confirm the quantities shown on the schedule of items are accurate and do not need to be updated or revised?

Quantities will be reviewed. If there are any changes required, then a revised schedule of items will be provided via amendment.

Attach_04_Schedule of Items Would you please define the acronym AQ regarding the method of measurement? Actual Quantity

31 23 31 00 ‐18 3.5 A Would you provide the Division 23Section "Instrumentation and Controls for HVAC" with specifics regarding the installation of control dampers? All controllable equipment is standalone controlled. Refer to equipment manufacturers for installation procedure.

32 23 05 00 ‐13 2.12 A Would you specify required controls for division 23. Controls are standalone. Provide thermostats interlocked to dampers as indicated on drawings.

33 23 08 00 ‐2 3.1 A What controls are required to be installed for proper functional testing? All of the controls.

34 23 09 ## Please provide specification(s) for Instrumentation and Control for HVAC category there under. All controllable equipment is standalone controlled. Refer to equipment manufacturers for controls.

35 25 ## ## Will there be any Integrated Automation required at this facility? Please provide scope and specifications. There is not integrated automation in this facility.

36 Solicitation V2 Are all pages 3 of 87?

The solicitation document is pages 3‐87. It appears the automatic fill in did not edit the page numbers. Pages 1‐2 are the SF1442. All attachments listed in Section J are also part of this solicitation.

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37 Fire Alarm Spec

1.I see there’s a generic Fire Alarm Spec in division 28, but there’s nothing shown on the drawings except a FACP in the vestibule. Additionally, the drawings, in several places, indicate Fire Alarm Not Required.

I concur with the code study on the drawings….a Fire Alarm System isn’t required. So if the Fire Alarm isn’t required, and it isn’t shown, what do we design into the system? Do we provide a simple sprinkler monitoring system? Or a Manual Fire Alarm system with occupant notification? Or do they want all of this as well as early warning smoke detection throughout?

Fire alarm is required for the Elevator. Refer to lighting plans, E‐201 and E‐202, for fire alarm devices, and electrical plan, E‐101, for FACP location.

38 Schedule 2.Is there a milestone date to complete the concrete pad for the retardant mixing pad? No. Retardant contractor will install all equipment after completion and final acceptance of this project.

Retardant Contractor

3.Will the retardant contractor require access to the project during construc on? If so, to what extent as it has the potential to affect construction activities. Retardant contractor will install all equipment after completion and final acceptance of this project.

40 Existing Site Work 4.Will the surrounding site work be completed prior to the start of this contract? Yes.

41 Drawings 5.At what loca on on the site do we e into the Electrical and telecom? The plans are a bit vague on the exact tie in points.

Refer to drawing sheets E‐100 and CU‐503. Utility transformer location is shown west (~35') of the Retardant Warehouse Building with Keynote #1. Infrastructure for telecom is shown South and West of the Operations Building with Keynote #6.

C‐201 Site Grading Plan Note 3

1.)Sheet C‐201 Site Grading Plan note 3 indicates “Areas under and five feet outside – building and retardant pad will be excavated to five feet below foundation levels and embanked with engineered fill by apron contractor.” Can you provide a drawing that show the grades that will be left by apron contractor? Will the Apron Contractor leave the subgrade fully prepared such that the Airtanker Base Contractor will excavate to the lower extent of foundations, construct foundations, backfill these foundation excavations, and construct concrete slabs without any over‐excavation or soil prep? This will help answer questions such as;

a.Will apron contractor leave grade at retardant pad @ 14” below finish slab that slopes from 6095.07 to 6091.80?

b.Will fill be placed up to bo om of gravel under slab on grade (99/6093)? Will the engineered fill still go down 5’ below foundations shown with T.O.F. of 95’‐8” minus 18” to bottom of footing 94’‐2”?

c.Same type of ques ons for Opera ons building.

Amendment 004 included the Deice Ramp Plans. See RS&H sheet C501Grading and Drainage Plan . Excavation for the buildings foundation system will be required but the embankment was constructed / compacted to the engineered fill standards ‐ so excavation to bottom of foundations will be sufficient. The foundation subgrade will require re‐compaction and compaction testing.

Sheet C‐201 Site Grading Plan

2.)Sheet C‐201 Site Grading Plan shows edge of asphalt apron shoulder by others adjacent to Retardant pad at an elevation of 6095.07 at SE corner and 6095.73, 15 feet north of NE corner. Sheet S‐201r shows details 3/S‐303 at approximately 30 feet north of SE corner.

Retardant pad is shown at approximately 6095 at this location but detail 3/S‐305 at approximately 34 feet south of southeast corner show containment T.O.W. @ 6094 and approximately 8” above asphalt. C‐203 Retardant Pad Grading Plans show pad elevation a little above 6094. Asphalt looks to be at least 6095. On S‐201r it appears wall only extends 12’‐ 6” to South. Should wall extend farther to South? Should containment T.O.W. be 6095 or higher?

Drawing Sheet C‐203 shows slab elevations only. Drawing Sheet S‐201r was incomplete and contained errors.

Refer to the replacement sheet included with this amendment. The western containment wall is flat with TOW at 6094.0.East side wall is flat with TOW at 6096.0. Northern containment wall slopes up from NW corner 6094.0 to NE corner at 6096.0. Eastern side length is only 80'. Additional length of eastern wall necessitates Schedule of Item #7 quantity revision from 11 CY to 14CY, also included with this amendment.

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Sheet AS‐111 Level 1 Reflected Ceiling Plan

3.)Sheet AS‐111 Level 1 Reflected Ceiling Plan has a note 08 45 13.A02 indica ng TYP of 8.

We are only seeing 6 on this sheet. Sheet AS‐103 has 6 SPP clearly shown with outlines but there appears to be two more between column lines 5 and 6. The SPP’s outlines between column lines 5 and 6 do not show up on sheet AS‐201 building section 1. Outlines are not shown on elevations. Will there be SPPs between column lines 5 & 6, will they be the typical size indicated? No SPP required between grid 5 & 6; note 08 45 13.A.02 on sheet AS‐111 should read 'Typ of 6';

45 Sheet A‐421 4.)Sheet A‐421 indicates Range hood 11 31 00.F01 should this be indicated as owner furnished. Project documents do not include a Division 11 Equipment.

Range hood will be government supplied and installed after completion of this project. Contractor does not need to supply the range hood.

46 P‐500 5.)Sheet P‐500 Plumbing Fixture Schedule has FS‐1 Floor Sink. We did not find any locations on Plumbing drawings ? FS‐1 is located in the main building mechanical room. Refer to P‐101 for location and P‐502 for size.

Sheet P‐101 and P‐

6.)Sheet P‐101 and P‐103 have FD‐2 shown. FD‐2 is not listed in Plumbing Fixture Schedule. See new fixture schedule.

48 Sheet C‐303 7.)Sheet C‐303 does not show founda on shown between grid A‐5 and A‐4.3. See Sheet S‐201o; foundation between grid intersections A/5 and A/4.3 is required.

49 Sheet E‐101 8.)Sheet E‐101 does not show power to range hood? Use spare 120V circuit from Panel P1.

50 Sheet AS‐201 9.)Sheet AS‐201 indicates 10 56 13.A00 Metal Storage Shelving. Is this owner furnished and installed? No specifications provided.

The note on AS‐201 will be revised to read "Open Shelving, TYP. This Room, To be installed by government after project completion."

51 Sheet T‐002 10.)Sheet T‐002 indicates Display moun ng hardware is CFCI but specifica ons for hardware is not provided

Assume the Chief Fusion Wall Tilt (LTM1U) series for all wall mounted displays and Fusion Ceiling Mounts (LCM) for the ceiling hung displays. Include all hardware required (i.e. pole and above ceiling support) and coordinate installation (i.e. backing) and final display size.

52 biobased statement 11.)Do the design documents include the required biobased materials in the basis of design material selections? No.

53 Page 78

12.)Page 78 ‐ “Iden fy the key personnel proposed to serve as the following: Site Safety and Health Officer, Quality Control Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, Scheduler.” Can the government clarify whether one person can act as PM, Superintendent, QCM, and SSHO? As stated in Solicitation Section G.5(b) and in Specification Section 01 35 26‐9, para.

1.5.1.1.1: •“the site superintendent may also be designated the project manager” and “the site superintendent shall also be responsible for on‐site Quality Control.”

•“the SSHO may also serve as the Quality Control Manager” and “the SSHO may also serve as the Superintendent.”

Amendment 003 changed 01 35 26 Government Safety Requirements as well as 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control.

That said, a conflict remains between the two specs.

To resolve this conflict, we have determined that the superintendent may serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer. The Quality Control Manager shall have no collateral duties.

Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.5.1.1.1 will be revised to remove the first sentence "The SSHO may also serve as the Quality Control Manager" as well as the reference to QCM in the second paragraph.

54 Page 79

Page 79 – Please clarify the requirements for the “Past Performance (which is separate than past experience)” section. Is this to be provided on Attachment 7? And if we have previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires, may we include them instead?

The form in Attachment 7 is included as a tool and as identified in Section M, may be used. As noted on page 79, finalized performance evaluations from previous projects in the last six years may be utilized.

55 Attachment 7

Attachment 7. Please clarify how we are to use Attachment 7. It appears to be a set of guidelines, yet there are also fillable blocks and a proposal certification page, Bio‐based Certification page, Experience Questionnaire, and Past Performance Questionnaire. Are we to provide the Technical Proposal information on this form or can we provide it in a separate volume, organized according to the RFP requirements?

The form in Attachment 7 is included as a tool for submission of an Offeror's technical proposal. It is not required.

All proposals shall follow the requirements of Section L, Instructions to Offerors.

proposal requirements

1.Please confirm that the 20‐page limita on only applies to Volume I, Sec on 1 – Technical Approach and Capability.

The solicitation will be revised to change the length of the Volume I ‐ Technical Proposal from 20 pages to 400 pages.

Section L, paragraph D.

2.Sec on L, paragraph D. Volume I states, “Volume I proposals are limited to 20 single sided pages….and all pages must be numbered…pages 1 through 20 will be considered during the evaluation process.” Please exclude proposal front matter, divider pages, and all attachments from this 20‐page restriction.

The solicitation will be revised to change the length of the Volume I ‐ Technical Proposal from 20 pages to 400 pages.

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Section L, paragraph D.

3.Sec on L, paragraph D. Volume I states, “Volume I proposals are limited to 20 single sided pages,” however, Quality Control Plans are required Section L, 1.C. Our full Quality Control Plan exceeds this 20‐page requirement. Please confirm that a summary of our Quality Control Plan is required.

The solicitation will be revised to change the length of the Volume I ‐ Technical Proposal from 20 pages to 400 pages.

Section L, paragraph D.

4.Sec on L, paragraph D.4 Volume I states the contractor must submit a copy of their OSHA 300A Logs for the previous three calendar years in addition to a statement from their insurance company showing their current EMR. Please exclude the OSHA 300A Logs and EMR statements from the 20‐page limitation for Volume I.

The solicitation will be revised to change the length of the Volume I ‐ Technical Proposal from 20 pages to 400 pages.

5.Please confirm that offerors may submit previously completed PPQs in lieu of the provided past performance rating form provided as part of Attachment 07.

The form in Attachment 7 is included as a tool and as identified in Section M, may be used. As noted on page 79, finalized performance evaluations from previous projects in the last six years may be utilized.

6.Is an organiza onal chart required as part of our response to 2. Management Approach and Capability?

Reference Solicitation, Section L, Subparagraph D., Volume I ‐ Technical Proposal, subparagraph 2, subparagraph B, subparagraph ii.

Section L, Volume III,

1. Section B, 7.Sec on L, Volume III, 1. Sec on B, Contract Price Schedule states offerors are to enter the proposed dollar amount for each line item in the price schedule. There are no line items provided in Section B. Are offerors to enter pricing using Attachment 04, Schedule of Items? Yes.

63 Sec. 271200, 2.2.A

8.Sec. 271200, 2.2.A; Re OSP fiber ‐‐ calls for LC type fiber adapter plates then says "at least six MT‐RL jacks. Under 2.6.B there are also LC connectors called for. Please confirm that this fiber is to be terminated with LC type connectors and not MT‐RJ type. The LC type fiber termination and fiber LC patch panels are the ones we will require.

64 Sec. 271200, 2.7.A

9.Sec. 271200, 2.7.A; This sec on indicates that the "Inter‐building backbone fiber is 6‐ fiber OM3 multimode; this is from the Operations Building to the Storage Building. No specs or drawings indicate how many strands fiber are to be spliced at the vault and terminated in the Operations Building, nor what type or to what they are spliced to. Please provide this information.

See Sheet T‐201 (178 of 182), detail 1 ‐ Backbone Line Diagram for additional detail along with signal flows on T‐

202. A fiber patch bay at MDF 126 in the Operations building as well as in Mech/Elec 11 in the Storage building will allow for connectivity.

10.Please confirm all fill that has been placed from the ongoing project has been properly placed and compacted. Confirmed.

Separator Geotextile/Earthwor k

11.Please provide a specifica on for the geotex le separa on fabric under the base course.

Section 312000 is revised as follows:

Specification 312000 ‐ Section 1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS: Add A. Geotextiles Specification 312000 ‐ Revise Section 2.2 ACCESSORIES to 2.2 GEOTEXTILES Specification 312000 ‐ Add the following to 2.2 GEOTEXTILES

A.Separa on Geotex le: Woven geotex le fabric, manufactured for separa on applica ons, made from polyolefins or polyesters; with elongation less than 50 percent; complying with AASHTO M 288 and the following, measured per test methods referenced:

1.Survivability: Class 2; AASHTO M 288.

2.Survivability: As follows:

a.Grab Tensile Strength: 247 lbf (1100 N); ASTM D4632.

b.Sewn Seam Strength: 222 lbf (990 N); ASTM D4632.

c.Tear Strength: 90 lbf (400 N); ASTM D4533.

d.Puncture Strength: 90 lbf (400 N); ASTM D4833.

3.Apparent Opening Size: No. 60 (0.250‐mm) sieve, maximum; ASTM D4751.

4.Permi vity: 0.02 per second, minimum; ASTM D4491.

5.UV Stability: 50 percent a er 500 hours' exposure; ASTM D4355. the sec on renamed 2.2

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67 Asphalt 12.Do all exterior edges of the new asphalt receive shouldering? This is not clearly identified.

Yes. Drawing Sheet C‐501 detail 2 shows 12" shoulder of base course. This does not apply where there is curbing or the meet line at the apron shoulder. It is widened to 14' in the area shown on sheet C‐301. C‐501 will be revised to add a note to clarify material type of shoulder to be the same as the crushed base course.

13.Please confirm that only CADD and PDF as builts will be required. If these are to be in any other format, please identify.

Section 01 33 00, paragraph 1.17 provides As‐Built Drawing Requirements. This section will be revised to reflect the following requirements:

The government will provide the CADD files to the contractor to use for the creation of the As‐Built Drawings. The contractor will be required to provide the completed As‐Built CADD files, As‐built PDFs, and two sets of 11x17 as‐ built hard copies. As‐builts shall be made from computer aided drafting and design technology. Pen and ink or hand written as‐builts will not be accepted.

69 14.Project is being built on COS property. Is the local city tax of 3.12% waived?

Correction from preproposal meeting, the USFS has a tax exemption form to provide to the awardee for State taxes on materials. Federal and local taxes will apply to this project.

70 15.Will the USDA provide a tax exempt le er for the state and county sales tax?

Correction from preproposal meeting, the USFS has a tax exemption form to provide to the awardee for State taxes on materials. Federal and local taxes will apply to this project.

16.Will any permits be required? If so, who will be the issuing en ty and who will pay the fees?

The Forest Service we submit plans and will cover fees for:

Water Construction Plan Utility Service Plan Electric and Gas Development Plan

PPRB has indicated there will be no permit application, inspection, or fees on their behalf. However, PPRB is welcome to inspect the work and notify the CO of any concerns.

The contractor is responsible for all other remaining permits and fees, such as but not limited, Erosion Control, Pit Permits, and Air Quality Permits.

Utility hook‐up and tap fees including but not limited to permanent water, wastewater, gas, and electric will be paid by the USDA‐FS.

Any testing fees for utilities will be paid by the contractor, unless otherwise stated.

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72 17.Who will pay for the u lity fees, taps, and hook up?

The Forest Service we submit plans and will cover fees for:

Water Construction Plan Utility Service Plan Electric and Gas Development Plan

PPRB has indicated there will be no permit application, inspection, or fees on their behalf. However, PPRB is welcome to inspect the work and notify the CO of any concerns.

The contractor is responsible for all other remaining permits and fees, such as but not limited, Erosion Control, Pit Permits, and Air Quality Permits.

Utility hook‐up fees including but not limited to permanent water, wastewater, gas, and electric will be paid by the

USDA‐FS.

Any testing fees for utilities will be paid by the contractor, unless otherwise stated.

73 Sol V.2.H.7 18.Is a temporary facility to be provided by the prime for government personnel as noted in Sol V.2.H.7?

Reference secion 01 33 00, pargaph 1.23 for requirements for government trailer. Note, The first paragraph of this section will be deleted. The requirements of subparagraph A ‐ C will apply. Location of trailer is shown on C‐006.

Running water and flushing toilets are required.

74 19.If the Fire Alarm isn’t required, and it isn’t shown, what do we design into the system?

Fire alarm is required for the Elevator. Refer to lighting plans, E‐201 and E‐202, for fire alarm devices, and electrical plan, E‐101, for FACP location, and fire alarm specifications.

20.Do we provide a simple sprinkler monitoring system? Or a Manual Fire Alarm system with occupant notification? Or do they want all of this as well as early warning smoke detection throughout?

Fire alarm is required for the Elevator. Refer to lighting plans, E‐201 and E‐202, for fire alarm devices, and electrical plan, E‐101, for FACP location. Early warning smoke detection is not required.

Measurement and Payment

21.Does the service for from the u lity transformer to the retardant Storage building and Operations building get priced in schedule of items B1 25 and B1 22 or B1 40?

Service from transformer to Operations Building shall be covered by BI 22 and service from transformer to retardant storage building shall be covered by BI #25.

Measurement and Payment 22.Where do you want the Site Ligh ng poles and conveyances in the schedule of items?

BI 24 for those site lighting items associated with the Operations Building and BI 27 for those site lighting items associated with Retardant Storage Building

78 23.Will there be permits and inspec on required through regional building department?

PPRB has indicated there will be no permit application, inspection, or fees on their behalf. The PPRB may perform inspections on the project at their election and will work with the CO on any findings.

24.The standard pavement sec on calls for a prime coat for the asphalt. This is not typically installed any more and it would ne be referenced in the Pikes Peak Regional Paving Specs. Is a prime coat required? A Prime coat is required.

25.Will the commercial Service Provider be bringing the copper and fiber from the property line to the new MDF? If not how many fiber strands and copper pairs will be needed?

See T‐201 (178 of 182), detail 1 ‐ Backbone Line Diagram.

The contractor provides the pathway (conduit) from the property line to the point of demarcation. The Utility company provides the cable (fiber and copper) from the property line to the point o demark. How the communications gets to the property line is not the responsibility of the contractor.

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81 Tile specs

Specifications require: CT3a Mosa: Terra Tones "TBD" 12x12 CT3b Mosa: Terra Tones "TBD" 6x12

Terra Tones does not offer a 6x12 or a 12x12. However, Terra Maestricht does offer those sizes. See email for proposed solutions from Crossville Studios. (We need a non‐sole source type response. )

Specification 093013 ‐ CT3 ‐ Modify Basis of Design to Mosa: Terra Maestricht or approved substitution. Maintain sizes requested and depicted on drawings.

82 Schedule of Items

1.SCHEDULE OF ITEMS (BID ITEMS) BI #3 IS MEASURED IN SQUARE FOOTAGE. DEFINITION

OF CONTRACT ITEMS MEASURE AND PAYMENT, BID ITEM #3 STATES MEASUREMENT PER

CY OF CONCRETE PLACED. PLEASE ADVISE. Revise BI#3 to square foot (SF) in both the Measurement and Payment section to match the Schedule of Items

83 Schedule of Items

2.SCHEDULE OF BID ITEMS (BID ITEMS) BI #29 INCLUDES “HAULING/DISPOSING OF EXCESS

FILL MATERIAL. SCHEDULE OF BID ITEMS (BID ITEMS) BI #32 INCLUDES

“HAULING/DISPOSING OF ANY EXCESS SOIL MATERIALS. PLEASE ADVISE. Strike "...and hauling/disposal of excess fill material." from Item 29.

84 Schedule of Items

3.SCHEDULE OF ITEMS (BID ITEMS) BI #36 IS MEASURED IN SQUARE YARDS. DEFINITION OF

CONTRACT ITEMS MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT, BID ITEM # 36 STATES “PER SQUARE FOOT”.

PLEASE ADVISE.

Under 36. b. Payment: Revise "square foot" to "square yard" to match Measurement section and the Schedule of Items units. Schedule of Items is correct.

85 Abbreviations 4.WHAT DOES S.C.D. STAND FOR. IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE DRAWINGS OF ABBREVIATIONS. SCD indicates "See Civil Drawings".

86 S‐201r

5.REFERENCE DWG S‐201r. On the west side of the slab, there is a note “step T.O.W. 1’‐0””.

WE DON’T SEE A STEP HERE. FINISH FLOOR OF THE STORAGE BUILDING IS EL 1094, AS IS

THE CORNER OF THE SLAB. PLEASE ADVISE.

Drawing Sheet C‐203 shows slab elevations only. Drawing Sheet S‐201r was incomplete and contained errors.

Refer to the replacement sheet included with this amendment. The western containment wall is flat with TOW at 6094.0.East side wall is flat with TOW at 6096.0. Northern containment wall slopes up from NW corner 6094.0 to NE corner at 6096.0. Eastern side length is only 80'. Additional length of eastern wall necessitates Schedule of Item #7 quantity revision from 11 CY to 14CY.

87 Existing Site Work

6.DURING THE JOB SITE VISIT, WE NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF EXCAVATION HAS

OCCURRED ON THE SITE OF THIS PROJECT. CAN WE ASSUME THAT THE 5’ OF

OVEREXCAVATION HAS BEEN PERFORMED THAT IS REQUIRED ON THIS PROJECT, AND THE

GRADE THAT WILL BE GIVEN THIS CONTRACT TO BE SUBGRADE? IF NOT, CAN NEW EXISTING

GRADES BE PROVIDED?

Amendment 0004 includes the plans for the Deicing Ramp Project. See RS&H Sheet C501Grading and Drainage Plan . Excavation for the buildings foundation system will be required but the embankment was constructed / compacted to the engineered fill standards ‐ so excavation to bottom of foundations will be sufficient. The foundation subgrade will require re‐compaction and compaction testing.

88 Existing Site Work

7.IF THERE IS EXCESS EXCAVATION FROM THE WORK ON THIS PRJECT, CAN IT BE LEFT ON

SITE?

Yes, excess excavated material can be left on site in a continuation of the existing airport stockpile. See revised sheet C‐206 and new specification sections T‐901, Seed, T‐905, Topsoil, and T‐ 908, Mulching, included with this amendment for requirements.

89 Utilities

8.THE PLANS NOTE THAT THE UTILITIES THAT CROSS THE PERIMETER ROAD MUST BE

TRENCHLESS, YET AT THE JOB WALK WE NOTICED THAT THE CURRENT CONTRACTOR OPEN

TRENCHED SOME STORM LINES ACROSS THE SAME ROAD. CAN WE OP CUT OUR UTILITY

LINES? No.

90 CU‐042

9.REFERENCE NOTE 4 UNDER WATER ON DRAWING CU‐402 SAYS THAT COLORADO

SPRINGS UTILITIES MAKES ALL TAPS ON “COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITY MAINS”/PLEASE

INDICATE WHICH, IF ANY, ARE COLORADO SPRINGS MAINS THAT THIS PROJECT TAPS INTO.

Sheet CU‐403 shows the 12" PVC C900 main being installed "by others". This the main that CSU must perform the tap for.

91 CU‐403

10.REFERENCE DRAWING CU‐403. WHAT SIZE ARE THE WATER SERVICE LINES TO THE 2

BUILDINGS? NOT SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING Cu‐404, CU406 and Cu‐503 show the sizes of each

92 CU‐404

11.REFERENCE DRAWINGS CU‐404‐CU‐405. ARE WE TO ASSUME THAT THE WATER SERVICE

“T” AND ASSOCIATED VALVE HAS BEEN INSTALLED “BY OTHERS” FOR THE 2 WATER LINES

SHOWN ON THES 2 PAGES? No.

Please provide the Standard Form 24 Bid Bond. Please confirm bid bond value is to be 100% of contract value. Amendment 0004 was issued to reflect the value of the bid bond shall be 20% of the bid price.

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94 Who is responsible for BR? We do not know what BR stands for and therefore are unable to answer this question.

95 Please verify the SBE, WBE & VBE participation percentages, if any?

See FAR 52.219‐6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside and FAR 52.222‐23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction.

96 Do we need to turn in a project schedule? Amendment 003 included schedule requirements in Specification Section 01 32 01.00 10, Project Schedule.

Do we need to submit the Attach_07_Technical_Proposal_Submission_Aid with our proposal?

The form in Attachment 7 is included as a tool for submission of an Offeror's technical proposal. It is not required.

All proposals shall follow the requirements of Section L, Instructions to Offerors.

A‐501 & A‐101, Doors

Door schedule calls for a door # 117. This is not shown on the floor plan. Please clarify if this door is required. Remove Door 117 from A‐501, Door Schedule. Door does not exist.

A‐511 & Elevations

Please confirm which windows are to be operable. Inconsistencies between elevations and window schedule. Reference A‐511 for accurate depiction of operable windows

100 AS Drawings What floor/wall finishes are required at the storage building?

See General Note #2 for restroom; for all other areas ‐ GB surfaces to be painted; exposed concrete slabs to be sealed

101 14500 Quality Control Manager: Are qualifications per the experience matrix for quality control to be adhered to? Yes.

102 Please confirm testing and inspections are to be paid by general contractor. Testing and inspection is the responsibility of the contractor unless otherwise stated.

103 AG101&102, 283100

Code drawings call for both buildings to be non sprinklered and neither requires a fire alarm system. There is a specification for a fire alarm system. Please clarify.

A fire alarm system is required for the elevator. Refer to lighting plans, E‐201 and E‐202, for fire alarm devices, and electrical plan, E‐101, for FACP location.

104 315000 Is Excavation Support and Protection required?

Reference specification sections 013526 Government Safety Requirements and included reference documents for construction safety requirements. The contractor is responsible for determining means and methods to ensure safety of personnel and complying with all applicable safety requirements.

Please provide direction for requirements on site grading/over excavation for the building pads since current earthwork operations have changed the grading.

Amendment 004 includes the plans for the Deice Ramp Project. See RS&H sheet C501Grading and Drainage Plan .

Excavation for the buildings foundation system will be required but the embankment was constructed / compacted to the engineered fill standards ‐ so excavation to bottom of foundations will be sufficient. The foundation subgrade will require re‐compaction and compaction testing.

106 When is the NTP anticipated to be given? NTP will be issued timely after award of the project. Ideally, we would like work to start in Fall of 2020.

107 C303, dtl A Is the 2" river rock and geofabric part of the landscaping by owner or is this to be furnished and installed by the GC? By the GC. Included in BI#41.

108 AS101

Is open shelving called out in the warehouse to be furnished and installed by GC? If so please provide detail to material etc.

The note on AS‐201 will be revised to read "Open Shelving, TYP. This Room, To be installed by government after project completion."

Break room 223 shows the hatch pattern for CT1, however, on the Room Finish Schedule, it shows CT3…which finish is preferred? Use CT1 for Break Room 223

110 C110 Elevator Lobby C110 shows the hatch pattern for EFC1, on the Room Finish Schedule, it shows CPT1. Which finish is preferred? Use CPT1 per finish schedule

Dispatch Center 228 shows hatch for CPT1 and CPT2 callout in the Room Finish Schedule. Which is preferred? Use CPT1 per floor plan hatch legend

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Training/Conference 220 shows hatch for CPT1 and CPT2 callout in the Room Finish Schedule. Which is preferred? Use CPT1 per floor plan hatch legend

113 Is there to be finishes in the Elevator? Per Specification 142400

114 A621 & spec The specs mention rubber stair treads with rubber risers and 1 ½” square nosing.

Plan page A621 shows a “metal nosing” in elevation 6, 10 & 12. Which is preferred? Provide RT‐2 stair finish per Specifications 096513

115 If the nosing is to be metal, would you have a specification for the desired product? Provide RT‐2 stair finish per Specifications 096513

116 AS411

Page AS411, elevation 7 looks like there is a wainscot line in the restrooms yet General note #2 on AS‐101 call out Full Height Wall tile. Which is preferred? Provide full height wall tile per AS‐101 General Note #2

117 AS‐101

1.AS‐101 shows the Retardant Storage Building. It appears to be a concrete floor throughout with resilient wall base. The only area that might get flooring would be the restroom per General Note 2. I just wanted to verify this because nowhere else does it talk about tile flooring or walls and the elevations on AS‐411 don’t show wall tile, full height on all walls. Can we get better clarification for finishes in this building?

See previous questions and answers:

See General Note #2 for restroom; for all other areas ‐ GB surfaces to be painted; exposed concrete slabs to be sealed. Provide full height wall tile per General Note #2

118 93013

2. CT‐3 in specifica on sec on 093013 Ceramic Tiling 2.3.C.2. is listed as Mosa Tile Terra Tones 12”X12” & 6”X12”. The Mosa Tile listed is not offered in a 12”X12” or 6”X12”. There is a 12”X24” or 6”X24” available or the “Terra Greys” series comes in the 12”X12” & 6”X12”.

Could we get further clarification on CT‐3 and which option is desired?

Specification 093013 ‐ CT3 ‐ Modify Basis of Design to Mosa: Terra Maestricht or approved substitution. Maintain sizes requested and depicted on drawings.

119 Will this be permitted by Pikes Peak Regional Building Department & if so, then Who will pay

The Forest Service we submit plans and will cover fees for:

Water Construction Plan Utility Service Plan Electric and Gas Development Plan

PPRB has indicated there will be no permit application, inspection, or fees on their behalf. However, PPRB is welcome to inspect the work and notify the CO of any concerns.

The contractor is responsible for all other remaining permits and fees, such as but not limited, Erosion Control, Pit Permits, and Air Quality Permits.

Utility hook‐up fees including but not limited to permanent water, wastewater, gas, and electric will be paid by the

USDA‐FS.

Any testing fees for utilities will be paid by the contractor, unless otherwise stated.

120 When do we anticipate NTP relative to bids due?

Correction to Verbal at Pre‐bid: Award is planned prior to end of calendar year.

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: As promptly as possible after award. Award will be prior to this FY end.

121 Does SSHO have to be on site at all times? Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: Please reference 1.5.1.1 (read paragraph at Prebid)

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122 Are PM, SSHO, and QCM separate duties?

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: Please reference 1.5.1.1.1 (read paragraph at Prebid) However, Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.5.1.1.1 will be revised to remove the first sentence "The SSHO may also serve as the Quality Control Manager" as well as the reference to QCM in the second paragraph.

Therefore, the superintendent may serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer; the quality control manager shall have no collateral duties.

There is no restriction on collateral duties for Project Manager.

123 Is project scheduler required?

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting. Yes.

Additional Information: Specifications provided in Amend 003 contain these requirements. Reference 01 32 01.00 10, Project Schedule, for requirements.

124 Are water and electric available at the site? Are they free?

The Forest Service will submit plans and will cover fees for:

Water Construction Plan Utility Service Plan Electric and Gas Development Plan

The contractor is responsible for all other remaining permits and fees, such as but not limited, Erosion Control, Pit Permits, and Air Quality Permits.

Utility hook‐up and tap fees including but not limited to permanent water, wastewater, gas, and electric will be paid by the USDA‐FS.

Any testing fees for utilities will be paid by the contractor, unless otherwise stated.

Relative to use of water and electrical service for/during construction:

The contractor is responsible for all fees associated with the service and usage of temporary water and electrical during construction.

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: Will be answered in writing 125 Project is a full small business set aside, so if a large business submits, they would either needVerbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: Yes.

126 Will USACE inspectors be on site?

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: The inspector we are planning to use does work for USACE. Also I (Lacie/COR) have experience as a USACE COR.

127 013201 references RMS/QCS. Will that be used on this project?

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: RMS and RCS will not be used for this project.

Paragraph 3.11 will be deleted from section 01 32 01.00 10

128 Who pays for submittal exchange?

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: The government will cover the cost of the submittal exchange program.

Reference section 01 33 00, paragraph 1.4, subparagraph D. Electronic Submittal Procedures.

129 Do questions from the pre‐bid meeting need to be submitted in writing? Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: No. Robbie will capture them in the notes.

130 Where does RFP state that this is a small business set aside project? Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: Section I, FAR 52.219‐6.

On going site work, there is a pad built ands one sills completed. At what state will the grading be accomplished to? Drawings show original grades on site but that is not how they will receive the site. How will they receive the site.

Amendment 0004 includes the plans for the Deice Ramp Project. See RS&H sheet C501Grading and Drainage Plan .

Excavation for the buildings foundation system will be required but the embankment was constructed / compacted to the engineered fill standards ‐ so excavation to bottom of foundations will be sufficient.

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What is the expectation for this contractor to complete the engineered fills under the structures of this projects?

Amendment 0004 includes the plans for the Deice Ramp Project. See RS&H sheet C501Grading and Drainage Plan .

Excavation for the buildings foundation system will be required but the embankment was constructed / compacted to the engineered fill standards ‐ so excavation to bottom of foundations will be sufficient.

133 When do we expect amendment with answers to questions to be out?

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: Likely next week or week after. Goal is to provide all questions and answers at once, ideally. We will also aim to include the airport plans.

For hygiene questions (conflicts or discrepancies, etc.) can we submit remaining questions on these?

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: Christina said yes, please point these out. Also, Amend 003 may address some of these already.

135 What taxing entities are relative?

CORRECTION TO INFORMATION PROVIDED AT PRE‐BID: The USFS has a tax exemption form to provide to the awardee for State taxes on materials. Federal and local taxes will apply to this project.

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting (see correction above ): Christina said state and local tax exempt. No federal taxes, so project is tax exempt.

What "Tap" fees will the contractor be responsible for paying (water, sewer, gas, electric, etc.)?

The Forest Service we submit plans and will cover fees for:

Water Construction Plan Utility Service Plan Electric and Gas Development Plan

Utility hook‐up and tap fees including but not limited to permanent water, wastewater, gas, and electric will be paid by the USDA‐FS.

Any testing fees for utilities will be paid by the contractor, unless otherwise stated.

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: Will be answered in writing

137 Will a sign‐in sheet be distributed for this meeting?

Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: All offeror attendees must email their business name, name of attendees, email, and telephone numbers to Christina. She will include these with the meeting notes.

Does the USDA require a teaming agreement/ JV in place before bidding to qualify for the small business set aside? Verbal given at Pre‐bid Meeting: Yes.