Questions and Answers_12905B25R0005.pdf

RFP# 12905B25R0005 - Construct New Farm Shop Building (Kimberly, ID)

Amendment # 0002

Questions and Answers:

Note: See final page below for a summary description of changes or document replacement to Specifications and Drawings.

1. Can the prime use sub-contract experience to satisfy past performance requirements?

ANSWER: Yes, the subcontractor past performance information may be submitted for evaluation pursuant to FAR 15.305(2)(iii). Note that the prime contractor always bears responsibility for the work of subcontractors.

2. Specification Section 13 34 19, PEMB, paragraph 1.4.9 states to provide manufacturer's standard insulated metal wall panels complete with vapor barrier. Paragraph 1.2.4.1 calls for R-19 Wall insulation. Plan sheet 15 of 27 contains details of standard sheet metal wall panels with 3-1/2" insulation. Please confirm which wall system and the insulation R-Value that is required for the walls since the plans and specifications do not match.

ANSWER: See Amended Drawings and Specification. Insulation requirements have been revised to meet ASHRAE 90.1 for Semi-heated metal buildings. Do Not Scale Drawings.

3. For Bid Option 1, lean-to add on. Does this roof get insulation?

ANSWER: No, the lean-to roof does not require insulation installed. As indicated on the drawings the bid-option does include bird-netting at the underside of the exposed steel frame.

4. The drawings (1/A301) specify straight columns while the 13 34 19 spec (Clause 2.3.2.b) specify tapered columns. Are tapered columns allowed?

ANSWER: No, Straight columns are required. See amended specification attached.

5. The drawings (2/A301) specify a standing seam roof while the 13 34 19 spec (Clause 2.4.1.c) specify exposed fastener roof. Which should we baseline?

ANSWER: A trapezoidal rib metal roof panel with exposed fasteners will be required as the baseline for this project. See amended specification attached.

6. Spec 13 34 19, section 2.4.1 requires 22 ga metal panel, galvanized steel, and 1.5" high rib at 7.2" o.c. Metal panel.

a. Please confirm 26 ga wall panel and 24 ga roof panels are acceptable in lieu of 22 ga.

ANSWER: No, 22 gauge panels will be required.

b. Please confirm galvanized coil is not required as long as the 20 year NDL warranties are provided.

ANSWER: Galvanized coil is not required as long as 20-year NDL warranty is provided. See amended specification 13 34 19 attached.

c. Please confirm manufacturer standard wall and roof panel profiles will be acceptable alternates to the specified 1.5" high rib at 7.2" o.c. metal panel profile.

ANSWER: See amended spec and panel requirements. Wall panel profile and color must match adjacent storage facility (Bldg. 6) panel profile, it appears to be a “PBR” style panel.

7. The specification says the roof pitch is 1/12. The drawings show a 2/12. Please verify the roof pitch that is required.

ANSWER: Roof Pitch is 2:12, See amended specification attached.

8. The specifications say tapered columns. The plans say and show straight columns.

Please verify if tapered or straight is required.

ANSWER: Straight columns are required. See amended specification 13 34 19 attached.

9. The drawings show interior metal wall lined but does not indicate to what height. Can you specify the desired height?

ANSWER: Interior liner panels are a minimum of 10’ to a maximum of 12’ high from finished floor. Final height of interior panels is based on wall girt spacing per delegated design from PEMB manufacturer in order to fasten top of panel to a wall girt.

10. Is there a desired color finish for the building?

ANSWER: Roof panels, wall panels, trim, gutters and downspouts colors shall match adjacent PEMB storage facility onsite. Contractor shall match color from manufacturer’s standard PVDF color selection.

11. Are there specifics details available for utility connections or is the contractor to devise the best means of connection and submit for approval?

ANSWER: The anticipated water service connection is pipe to pipe.

12. The plans show electrical and fire alarm connection at building 6. However, at the site visit, the electrical and fire alarm were said to connect at building 5. Which point of connection is correct?

ANSWER: Provide electrical connection from Building 6. Provide fire alarm connection through Building 5. Refer to E001 Rev 1.

13. There is an existing loading ramp in the area of proposed water and sewer connections.

How is the contractor to address this obstruction?

ANSWER: Recommend locating the water during the early phases of construction with the anticipation that it will be south or west of the ramp (avoid requiring work impacted by the ramp). If the ramp impacts the construction, JMc recommends that the point of connection be made inside the (shop building) Building #5. See image below from as-built site utility drawing indicating water line valve connection is 20’ from face of Building #5.

14. There is a floor drain shown in the southeast corner of the barn building slab 0n Pg.

S001 (sht. 9 of 27). There are no plumbing provisions shown to serve this drain. Is this drain to connect to facility septic system? Please clarify.

ANSWER: The Drain will not be required. See amended drawing to reflect change.

15. The eyewash station is shown to drain outside of the new barn. No plumbing connection is shown to serve this drain. Is this to surface drain at the exterior? Is this drain to connect to facility septic system? Please clarify.

ANSWER: Please refer to detail 2 on P101 which shows the drain terminating above grade.

16. Per the plans, the fire alarm provisions are limited to a single 1-inch conduit with pull string in place. Can you confirm that this is the extent of the fire alarm scope?

ANSWER: Contractor is responsible for provision of new devices and integration of new devices into existing fire alarm system located in Building 1. Refer to E001 Rev 1 and E104 Rev 1.

17. There appears to be an access gates to the north and northeast of the barn location.

Can these be utilized to access the site during construction. Especially for equipment and large material deliveries?

ANSWER: Yes, the USDA Location will grant access along this route.

18. Referencing page S001. Number 9 under the "Pre-Engineered Metal Building and Structural Notes" section states, "roof purlins shall be designed for an additional concentrated live load of 300 pounds located anywhere along the length of the purlin".

Standard live load for a PEMB is 20 pounds per square foot. Is the 300 psf the correct amount required? If it is the correct amount, what is the cause for this much live load? If 300 lbs is incorrect, what is the correct live load requirement?

ANSWER: 300 Pounds is correct. This is a concentrated “point” load in POUNDS (not a distributed “area” load in PSF)

19. What is the desired gauge and style of metal panels for the exterior walls?

ANSWER: See Amended specification 13 34 19 attached for gauge and panel profile.

20. What is the desired gauge for the metal liner panels?

ANSWER: Metal liner panels shall have the same profile and gauge as exterior wall panels. See Amended specification 13 34 19 attached.

21. Are man-doors to be provided by PEMB?

ANSWER: Personnel doors can be provided by the PEMB as long as they meet the requirements of specification 08 11 13 and 08 81 00.

22. Is termite treatment only required beneath the building?

ANSWER: Yes

23. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

ANSWER: One person is acceptable so long as the contractor meets the requirements stated in Section C.7 EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS of Attachment 1 Provisions Clauses.

24. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

ANSWER: Offerors should not anticipate a change in Period of Performance (PoP) for the purposes of proposal submission and evaluation. Any changes to the contract’s terms and conditions will be pursuant to clause 52.243-4 Changes

25. Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.

ANSWER: Solicitation Amendment 1 provided a copy of site visit sheet.

26. Are soil boring reports available? If not, it will be assumed that excavation will be clear of rocks and obstructions.

ANSWER: Refer to Appendix A in the Specification for Geotechnical Report and soil boring logs on C200 of the plans.

27. Is this project tax exempt?

ANSWER: No, state income, sales, and use taxes apply to anyone working on a federal project. Idaho State Tax Commission provides information for contractors working in Idaho. https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/sales-use/guides-for-certain-groups/contractors/

28. Please provide lay down/staging area for construction.

ANSWER: A proposed contractor laydown area is shown on page C101 of the plans.

USDA Location will work with the contractor if that site is not acceptable to the contractor.

29. Is there an anticipated start date?

a. ANSWER: No. Start date will be determined shortly after award and Notice to

Proceed.

30. Confirm building is heated.

ANSWER: Please refer to sheet M101 and M501 which shows the gas fired unit heaters required for the building.

31. Please advise on conflicting specs:

Spec’s State: Roof Panel: 26 ga Standard PBR Panel Spec’s State: Roof: 7.2 Panel

Spec’s State: Roof: Vertical Seam Standing Seam Roof System Confirm Roof Panel: 24 ga TS-324 Standing Seam Roof System is Acceptable

ANSWER: Roof Panels shall be 22 gauge and standard PBR profile with exposed fasteners. See Amended specification 13 34 19 attached for gauge and panel profile.

32. Please advise on conflicting specs:

Spec’s State: Roof & Wall: Std PBR Panel Spec’s State: Roof & Wall: 7.2 Panel Confirm Wall: Standard 26 ga PBR Panel Acceptable

ANSWER: Roof and Wall Panels shall be 22 gauge and standard PBR profile with exposed fasteners. See Amended specification 13 34 19 attached for gauge and panel profile.

33. Please advise on conflicting specs:

Spec’s state: Tapered columns Spec’s state: Straight columns Confirm Tapered Column is Acceptable

ANSWER: Straight columns are required. See amended specification 13 34 19 attached.

34. Is there a finish required on the concrete slab?

ANSWER: See Specification 03 30 00, 3.9.1 Finish, 3.9.1.1 Steel Troweled -. “Use for floors intended as walking surfaces and for reception of floor coverings. First, provide a floated finish. Next, the finish must be power troweled three times and finally hand troweled.”

35. Will the new fence called out on note 1 of C102 be installed prior to the award of this contract?

ANSWER: Yes, Fence and Access Gates have been installed by USDA Location.

36. Are there any limitations for construction (time of day, etc.)

ANSWER: Construction hours can be from 7:00AM – 4:30PM M-F, any work to be performed outside these hours or days requires approval from USDA COR and Location.

37. Will items within the new building footprint be relocated prior to award? Referencing map shown on T-101.

ANSWER: Items and equipment will be relocated prior to the start of construction. Items can be moved before construction if required by the contractor. Items in photo on T-101 was from 2019, majority of items and Emerald Green Arborvitae trees have been removed.

38. There are no switches or a lighting control panel on the plans. How are the lights controlled?

ANSWER: Refer to 26 51 00 2.5.3 for occupancy/vacancy sensor requirements.

Refer to 26 56 00 2.3.1 for photocell requirements.

Interior lights:

Type A: Provide occupancy/vacancy control. Occupancy on, vacancy off after 20 minutes.

Exterior Lights:

Type B: Provide occupancy/vacancy control. Occupancy on, vacancy off after 20 minutes.

Type C/D: Provide photocell control with hand/off/auto override.

***End of Q&A***

See page below for a summary description of changes or document replacement to Specifications and Drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES OR DOCUMENT REPLACEMENT TO SCOPE DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS: See Attachment 8 Revised Specifications_13 34 19_Amendment 0002

1. Delete specification 13 34 19 in its entirety and replace with revised 13 34 19 with Amendment 0002 indicated in footer of each page.

DRAWINGS: See Attachment 9 Revised Drawings

1. C101 – Delete sheet in its entirety and replace with C101 Revision marker 1 dated 04/2025 in titleblock. Revised building label from “Existing Shop Building” to “EXISTING

BLDG 6”

2. C102 – Delete sheet in its entirety and replace with C102 Revision marker 1 dated

3. C103 – Delete sheet in its entirety and replace with C103 Revision marker 1 dated

4. S001 – Delete sheet in its entirety and replace with S001 Revision marker 1 dated 04/2025 in titleblock. Removed floor drain and sloped concrete at southeast corner of facility.

5. A301 – Delete sheet in its entirety and replace with A301 Revision marker 1 dated 04/2025 in titleblock. Revised building sections and notes.

6. A501 – Delete sheet in its entirety and replace with A501 Revision marker 1 dated 04/2025 in titleblock. Revised details 2, 3, 4, and 5. Added details 6 and 7 for clarity and additional information.

7. E001 – Delete sheet in its entirety and replace with E001 Revision marker 1 dated 04/2025 in titleblock. Revised Site Electrical Plan and Keyed Notes.

8. E104 – Delete sheet in its entirety and replace with E104 Revision marker 1 dated 04/2025 in titleblock. Added Notes B. and C. to the General Notes on sheet.