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Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants

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This solicitation is for the construction of a new Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility to be located at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. The Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey will award a contract between $30-40 million for general construction services. Proposals are due in response to Solicitation 140G0121R0015, which will post on FedBizOpps.gov and FedConnect.net on or around May 14, 2021. Offerors are responsible for monitoring these sites for the solicitation release and any amendments. A statement of work, specifications, drawings and other project information will be provided in the solicitation. The project involves relocating the staff and capabilities of the existing HIF located at NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi to the new facility. The new facility will also include new hydrologic equipment capabilities aligned with the USGS Next Generation Water Observing System. The NAICS code is 236220 with a small business size standard of $39.5 million. This will be a full and open competition solicitation.

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Item No.RegardingReference Spec/ Sheet/ DetailInformation RequestedDate of ResponseAnswer
1Project Alternates01 23 00Soliciation for bid, page 3 of 39, indicates CLNS item No. 00011 "Alternate: Natural Indiana Limestone in lieu of Cast Stone…". Project manual, specification section 01 23 00, incidates in section Part 1, 1.03, "Alternate No. 1: Audio Visual Equipment." Please indicate which alternate(s) is/are applicable and provide an updated bid form if applicable.6/24/21Solicitation for bid is correct. Section 01 23 00 will be removed from specifications manual per future addendum
2Controlled Environment Room13 21 00Please specify the relative humidity conditions for the controlled environment room. The Controlled Environment Room Schedule included in section 3.6.A of the Division 132100 Specifications lists the Relative Humidity Range as “TBD.”6/24/21Please disregard section 3.6 - the content was a draft paragraph that was meant to be deleted from the final version. Relative humidity performance will be outlined in secton 2.3, with additional requirements for controls and uniformity listed under section 2.6. This spec is being reviewed and will be updated via addendum in the near future. The recommendation from the basis of design manufacturer is 5% to 95% RH within a dew point range of -5C to 40C. Outside of those dew point ranges, and when internal temperature goes below freezing, the humidity will not be precisely controlled.
3Controlled Environment Room13 21 00Please provide additional details on the intended use of the controlled environment room.6/24/21It will be used to calibrate temperature and humdity sensing devices
a.a. Will it be used for stress-testing equipment?6/24/21The primary purpose is calibration of devices; stress testing may be a secondary function
b.b. How frequently will the temperature need to fluctuate?6/24/21It needs to be able to move through full temperature range (up and down) over the course of a few hours. It's unknown how often the users will cycle it however.
c.c. Is there a Rate of Change requirement?6/24/21It's not quantified, see comment above.
4Sales Tax ExemptionSol_140G0121R0015Solicitation for bid, page 35 of 39, section I.83, indicates that the project will be exempt from Alabama Sales Tax. Please confirm, the following:USGS
a.a. Confirm that the project WILL NOT be exempt from Tuscaloosa County, AL
sales and use tax of 3%.USGS
b.b. Confirm that the project WILL NOT be exempt from City of Tuscaloosa, AL
sales and use tax of 3%.USGS
c.c. Confirm that the project WILL be exempt from State of Alabama sales and
use tax of 4%.USGS
5Insurance ScheduleSol_140G0121R0015Solicication for bid, page 23 of 39, states regarding insurance, "The Contactor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract."
Please indicate where the schedule of required insurances is found in the bid documents.USGSThe kinds and amounts of insurance required is provided in clause 1452.228-70, Liability Insurance.
6Permits / Authorities having JurisdictionSol_140G0121R0015Please indicate if the project will be subject to building permits from the city and/or country of Tuscaloosa, AL.USGSNO city building permit is required. USGS is obtaining a land development permit from the city.
7ElevatorA-402Floor plans indicate a single cab elevator near column F-2.0. No specification has been included for the elevator. Please confirm that the project includes an elevator and provide a specifiation for same.6/24/21Elevator needs to comply with University of Alabama standards as indicated in "Division 14, Coneying Equipment. Will confirm if this document is available to include in the up coming update.
8Security ClearanceH6 in SF1442Please confirm Section (d) Background Investigation and (e) e-QIP as required for Federal Background Checks is only required for any personnel accessing IT or other network related systems. This is to confirm that no other security clearance is required for other personnel on the project.USGSThe background investigation and e-QIP for federal background checks is only required for contract personnel accessing Department of the Interior IT systems or DOI data.
9Unit Price Schedule00 43 22The unit price schedule in Specification 004322 is not listed as a deliverable in the proposal submission. Is this schedule to be submitted with the proposal? If so, please specify which Volume and Part.USGSYES, please insert in Volume II, attached as the last page of Volume II Part I Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices.
10Bid PricesNAPlease confirm the bid prices from the unit price schedule are to be included in the Base Bid.6/24/21Yes, bid prices in the unit price schedule are to be included in the base bid.
11Proposal SubmissionNAIs there a limitation for file size for electronic proposal submission? Do the Volumes need to be submitted separately?USGSEach volume must be its own electronic file. The files (volumes) may be submitted in the same email.
12Quantity TakeoffNAIs a Civil CAD available to help bidders with quantity takeoff for earthwork?6/24/21Signed and sealed drawings are contract documents. Contractor is responsible for quantity takeoffs.
13Project ScheduleNAWill the project schedule counts towards the 25 pages for the Management Plan?USGSYes
14Room 126 Finish MaterialNAThe material for the Room 126 is not listed as a finish on the legend/schedule. Please provide material selection for this room.6/25/21126 removed from finish schedule. Will revise drawings accordingly.
15Fire Sprinkler Labor RateNAThere is not a labor rate listed for Fire Sprinkler Labor. Please provide a rate for this labor.USGS
16Roof PlanA-107The Roof Plan A107 references Solar Panels on Standing Seam Metal Roof. Are these solar panels to be Contractor Furnished & Contractor Installed. If so, please provide specification section.6/25/21A specification section will be provided in a future addendum
17Frame TypeNAPlease confirm that the frame type should be Hollow Metal (HM) for openings 104, 105, 106, 1076/25/21All frames will be Hollow Metal (HM)
18Ceiling FinishA-701, A-800Drawing A701 calls out Ceiling C-1 at 9’-0” AFF in Rooms 122 & 123, which is a 2x2 Acoustical Ceiling. The finish schedule on A800 calls out the ceiling finish in these rooms to be PT12 which alludes to these ceiling being GYP Board. Please verify if the finish is to be ACT or Gyp Board.6/24/21Vinyl ceiling tile to go in 122 and 123. Will revise finish schedule & legend accordingly.
19AP1 PanelsA-701B, A-800A800 calls out AP1 Panels in the Paint Booths (Room 150). However, on the RCP A701B AP1 Panels are not shown. Please confirm that AP1 panels should not be included in Room 150.6/24/21AP1 panels should not be included in Room 150. Will revise finish plans.
20Ceiling FinishA701B, A-800A701B Calls out C-2 in Alcove 146A which is a 2x2 Metal Ceiling. However, A800 calls out AT-1 which is a 2x2 Acoustical Ceiling Tile. Please verify if the ceiling is to be a metal 2x2 tile or a ACT 2x2 tile.6/24/21Ceiling to be metal 2x2. Interior Designer needs to confirm color. Will revise drawings accordingly.
21Ceiling Type AT409 51 00, Para 2.02DRefers to material as white. Finish Schedule and Color Legend A801 refers to AT4 as custom color to match PT6. Please confirm color for suspension, Axiom trim and Lyra PB panels for this ceiling type.6/25/21AT4 ceiling to be painted PT6.
22Diamond Plate vs. Checker PlateS-200, Details 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9Details 1 & 2 on drawing S-200 indicate ¼” diamond plate. However, Details 3, 4, 7, and 9 on Drawing S-200 indicate 3/16” checker plate. Please confirm the correct size.6/30/21The correct steel thickness is 1/4".
23PanelingRooms 119, 133, 137, 141, 148, 103, 202, 201, 110Please provide detailed elevation drawings for the paneling in the Break(119), QA Holding(133,137,141,148), Corridor(103), Sitting Area(202), Auditorium Seating(201), and Elevator(110) Rooms6/25/21Please see sheet A816 elevations of the paneling in break room 119, corridor 103, sitting area 202, auditorium 201
24PNL3 Metal Screen DoorA-801Under the Miscellaneous Finishes Color Legend references PNL3 metal screen door. Please provide specifications for PNL3.6/30/21See sheet QL503 for description of sliding metal gate system. Finish described on A-801.
25Threshold Installation09 30 00, Para 3.03.C.3The series 800 Finish drawings indicate particular metal transition strips at each location that require porcelain floor tile. Please confirm that Method TR611 does not apply to this project.6/30/21Use metal transition strips per series 800 finish drawings. Para 3.03.C.3 should read, “Thresholds: As indicated on drawings.”

Interior Paint is under 09 90 00 Painting and Coating instead of 09 91 23.

26Stair Treads09 30 00, Para 2.02.DThere are no “tile” stair treads located on the drawings. Drawing A801, Miscellaneous Finishes Color Legend indicates STRD1 (Central Stair only) and lists Dekton as the finish material. Please confirm that tile stair treads do not apply to this project.6/25/21STRD1 is a custom sized tile product made for stair treads.
27Mosaic Trim Curb Bullnose09 30 00, Para 2.04.B.5There are no curbs located on the drawings. Please confirm that this does not apply to this project.6/25/21There are no shower curbs in this project. Showers are fiberglass units.
28Mosaic Trim Cover Base09 30 00, Para 2.04.B.4The cove base identified on the Drawing A800 Finish Schedule and Drawing A801 Finish Schedule color legend is 6”x12” cove base, not mosaic. Please confirm that this does not apply to this project.6/25/216" x 12" cove base is used in the restrooms and at the water coolers alcoves. Cove base is not mosaic.
29Cleavage/Waterproofing Membrane09 30 00, Para 2.09.C and 3.03HThe TCNA tile installation techniques listed in Para 3.03.C lists a waterproofing membrane as “optional”. Please clarify if a waterproofing membrane is required behind ALL wall tile and UNDER all floor tile. If not, please provide the extents.7/1/21The sheet waterproofing membrane underneath tile is only at the wall and floor tile in the showers and the emergency eyewash and showers. It shall extend beyond the edge of the shower underneath the floor tile a minimum of 12 inches.
30Floor Covering Materials SV1, RS1 & RB 409 65 00, Para 2.02These items are not listed on Drawing A800 Finish Schedule, nor Drawing A801 Finish Schedule color legend. Please confirm that these items do not apply to this project.6/25/21Rubber tile is referred to as static control rubber tile SD1 on the finish legend. RB4 is not in the project.
31Sealer & Wax09 65 00, Para 2.02.L
A-801Both product types listed on Drawing A801 Finish Schedule color legend (LVT 1 and 2, SD1) are not required to have a wax finish per the manufacturer. Please confirm this item can be omitted from the specs.6/25/21These finishes do not require a wax finish for this type facility.
32FF&E ScheduleA-825Please confirm all these items are OFOI.6/25/21Yes. All FF&E items are OFOI.
33Illustrative Surface Wallcovering09 72 16-23There is no indication of this item on the drawings. Please clarify.6/25/21Correct. This is not in the project.
34Sign DetailsA-823, A-819, A-824Sheets A823 and A819 refer to room 101 having sign D1. D1 is not listed in the sign details on sheet A824 for size and or product information. Please clarify.6/25/21Correct. The D1 sign type is not included in this project and will be removed from the schedule. See updated drawings.
35Hydraulic Lab Instrumentation11 53 63Are the following products Contractor Furnished and Contractor Installed or Owner Furnished and Owner Installed:

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler(ADCP) tank and carriage Test basin, carriage and wave generator Tilting flume Tow tank carriage

If they are Contractor Furnished please provide the manufacturer and specific product (i.e. - model no., performances, etc.). Also please provide the manufacturer that was the basis of design for each product above.6/24/21Contractor furnished and installed. Performance shall be per Section 11 53 63. Manufacturer model number and basis of design is not available. Equipment will be custom.
36Finish ScheduleA-800Finish Schedule Remark #5 in regards to Rooms 222-Conf and 223-Office. Both these rooms list this remark in the Remarks column, although neither room calls for hard tile. Please clarify.6/25/21Remark 5 to be removed from 222 and 223 on the finish schedule. Will revise drawings accordingly.
37Finish ScheduleA-800, A-801Floor Color in Rooms 115-Comm and 116-Elec / A/V. Both these rooms list SCCS as the floor finish. SCCS is not listed on Drawing A801 Finish Legend. Please clarify.6/25/21Listed on abbreviations legend below finish schedule on A800. Static Controled Concrete Sealer.
38Finish ScheduleA-800Room 110-Elev. Finish Schedule Remark #13 states to refer to Misc Int Finishes #9. Misc Int Finish #9 refers to Lab Casework. Should this state to refer to Misc Int Finish #8, and if so, please clarify the floor finish for the Elevator as the Finish Schedule lists this as Sealed Concrete, but Int Finish Note #8 states CT1.6/25/21Yes. This should state to refer to misc int finish #8. Will revise drawings.
39Finish ScheduleA-800Finish Schedule Remark #6 in regards to Room 213-Admin. This rooms lists this remark in the Remarks column, although there are no hard tile finishes called for in this room. Please clarify.6/25/21Remark 6 is not applicable to room 213-Admin. Will revise drawings accordingly.
40Finish ScheduleA-800, A-801AT11 Ceiling Finish. AT11 is not listed on Drawing A801 Finish Legend. Please clarify.6/25/21AT3 to replace AT11 on finish schedule. Will revise drawings accordingly.
41Finish ScheduleA-800, A-101AFinish Schedule Remark #19 in regards to Room 113-Corridor Auditorium. Refer to Drawing A101A. This section appears on the north side of Room 119- Break Room. Please clarify if Remark #19 is correct as listed in the Remarks column on the Finish Schedule.6/25/21Remark 19 not applicable to 113. Sheet revised accordingly.
42Time Line/Vinyl Mural in Lobby/Reception1/A-806

1&2/A-815

The elevations state to refer to FF&E package for this. Please advise if this is OFOI. If it is to be CFCI, please provide details regarding the material required here or provide an allowance for this product.6/25/21Mural is OFOI.
43PNL75/A-815
A-801PNL7 is not listed on Drawing A801 Finish Legend. Please clarify.6/25/21Elevation 5/815 revised to include finishes.
44Auditorium SeatingA-102A, A/A-311, D/A-311
A-801Detail D/A311 shows “Nosing with eased edge” and “Perforated metal riser”. Both these items state to See Room Finish Legend. There is no indication on Drawing A801 Finish Schedule Color Legend what these two materials are. Please provide a basis of design for both the nosing and the perforated metal riser.6/25/21Auditorium nosings to match treads 3/4" solid white oak tread on 3/4" treated plywood sheathing.
45Wall Anchoring for Millwork/ Casework1/A-817

F1/A-542

This states to see Detail F1/A-542. Drawing A-542 is not in the documents. Please provide.6/30/21
46Interior & Exterior Painting05 52 13, para 2.8.F.1This states to “Shop prime…with primers specified in Section 099113 ‘Exterior Painting’ and Section 099123 ‘Interior Painting’.” These specification sections were not provided in the documents. One of the specification sections is mentioned again in Para 2.8.G. Please clarify.7/1/2109 90 00 is the paint specification for both interior and exterior paint. Replace references to 09 91 13 and 09 91 23 with 09 90 00.
47Color & Pattern of Solid Core Doors08 14 00, Para 2.02.B.3This states “As identified in Structural Interior Design binder”. Further, Para 2.05-Finish lists Finished and Unfinished doors. Please provide the Structural Interior Design binder or clarify what wood doors are to be delivered pre-finished and what wood doors are to be delivered unfinished.6/25/21All wood doors are to be prefinished. See finish legend for finishes. SID Interior Finishes Binder provided to Owner. The information can be found on the finish legend.
48Wall TypesG-005
09 21 16, Para 2.02.EPara 2.02.E lists Abuse-Resistant Gypsum Panels, but there is no indication on any wall type as shown on the wall type legend that requires abuse-resistant gypsum panels. Please clarify.6/25/21Abuse resistant gypsum panels are required in this project.
49Seam Finishing09 72 13, Para 3.02.AThis states “Seam finishing…under Section 09 29 00 ‘Gypsum Board’. It also states “Painting…. Under Section 099123 ‘Interior Painting’.” These specification sections were not provided in the documents. Please clarify.6/30/21Seam finishing should reference 09 21 16 Gypsum Board Assemblies instead of 09
50Transition Strip LegendA-802There are two items that are both listed as TS6. There is not one labeled TS4. As both TS4 and TS6 are shown on the Floor Finish Plans, please clarify which is which.6/25/21Will revise drawings for clarification.
51Transition Strip TS4A-803, A-806Please provide a transition profile for these carpet to sealed concrete transitions.6/25/21Added. See TS7 on A802.
52Marble Thresholds09 30 00, Para 2.05The series 800 Finish drawings indicate particular metal transition strips at each location that require porcelain floor tile. Please confirm that marble thresholds will not be required on this project.6/25/21No marble thresholds in this project.
53Base for Wall Tile09 30 00, Para 2.03.B.5This paragraph states that there is no cove required. Drawing A800 Finish Schedule indicates CTB1 for wall base in the toilet rooms. Drawing A801 Finish Schedule Color Legend lists CTB1 as 6” x 12” porcelain cove base. Please clarify.6/25/21Cove Base is required. Para 2.03.B.5 should read, “Cove where indicated on drawings” instead of “No cove required.”
54Shower StallsA-405, Elevations A, E, D, HThese elevations do not clearly illustrate what wall surfacing is required at the shower stalls. Drawing P-601 Plumbing Schedule lists SH-1 indicating it is only a terrazzo shower base and does not list a solid surround as the elevations suggest. Please clarify what is to be used on the wall locations at the shower stalls in Rooms 155 and 156.6/25/21Provide fiber glass showers.
55Water Closet Paper Holder09 30 00, Para 2.03.C.2This states to provide a vitreous china paper holder at each water closet. Spec Section 10 28 00, Para 3.04 Accessory Schedule states the paper holder are stainless steel. Please clarify which is correct.6/24/21Provide stanless steel.
56Shower Soap Holder09 30 00, Para 2.03.C.1This states to provide a vitreous china soap holder at each shower. Spec Section 10 28 00, Para 3.04 Accessory Schedule does not indicate a basis of design for this item. Please provide.6/25/21Change accessories paragraph from 09 30 00 para. 2.03.C to read, “Refer to 10 28 00.” Add the following to the accessory schedule in 10 28 00 para. 3.04 Accessory – Soap Dish / Model – Bobrick B-680 and Bradley No. 900 / Quantity – As shown on drawings.
57NANASpecification Section on 011100 1.03B states “Work on Project will be executed after completion of Work of this Agreement, and which is excluded from the Agreement, as follows: Furnishing, Fixtures and Equipment.” There is a clear matrix on QL601 & QL602 showing what is CFCI, OFCI, OFOI, or VFVI for the Lab Equipment. However, there is some confusion with other items in Division 11 & 12.6/24/21See items in next two rows.
a.Owner Furnished, Ownder Installed Equipment01 11 00, Para 1.03B
A-825Please confirm the following items are Owner Furnished, Owner Installed:

Div 11 Laboratory Fume Hoods Div 11 Hydraulic Lab Instrumentation Div 11 AV Systems

All Items shown on FFE & Schedule, Sheet A-8256/24/21Div 11 Audio Video systems are contractor furnished, contractor installed as part of the construction contract. The fume hood in Water Prep Lab is specified under 11 53 13 and will be CFCI. There are other fume hoods listed on the equipment matrix which are mobile and will be OFCI.
b.Contractor Furnished, Constractor Installed Equipment01 11 00, Para 1.03B

A-819 A-820 A-821 A-822 A-823 A-824 Please confirm the following items are Contractor Furnished, Contractor Installed:

Div 10 Integrated Interior Assemblies (Demountable Partitions) Div 10 Mobile Storage Shelving Div 12 Roller Window Shades Div 12 Manufactured Casework Div 12 Laboratory Casework Div 12 Solid Surfacing Countertops Div 12 Quartz Agglomerate Countertops Div 12 Laboratory Accessories

All Signage Shown on Signage Drawings (A819, A820, A821, A822, A823, A824)6/24/21Div 11 Audio Video systems are contractor furnished, contractor installed as part of the construction contract. Div 12 Laboratory Casework and Div 12 Laboratory Accessories Yes, CFCI.
58Sales Tax ExemptionSection I.83 of SF1442The Sales Tax exemption in section I.83 of the SF1442 and Attachment E states that it is the Owner’s Intent to make the contractor a Purchasing Agent. In this scenario, the contractor can order and receive materials for the Owner, but cannot pay for the material since the contractor is typically not a tax exempt entity. Therefore, the contractor transmits material invoices to the Owner who then pays the material invoices directly.
In our experience, sales tax is included in our proposals and then the owner realizes sales tax savings when they pay the material invoices. Please confirm that this is the intent and sales tax should be included in the proposals.USGS
59Audio Visual Equipment01 23 00Specification Section 012300 Alternates states that Alternate No. 1 is to include the scope of work for audio-visual equipment. However, this Alternate is not listed on the SF1442. Is Alternate to be included in the Proposal?6/24/21Solicitation for bid is correct. Section 01 23 00 will be removed from specifications manual per future addendum
60Natural Limestone/Cast Stone01 23 00
SF1442The SF1442 lists Alternate 0011 for Natural Limestone in lieu of Cast Stone. However, this alternate is not listed in Specification Section 012300 Alternate section. Can this Alternate be listed in the specification section?6/24/21Solicitation for bid is correct. Section 01 23 00 will be removed from specifications manual per future addendum
61Wall Tile ElevationsA-803, A-404, A-405A803 calls out for CT2 & CT3 on the wall behind the water fountain outside rooms 122 & 123. However, wall tile elevations on A404 & A405 do not include this area. How tall should the wall tile be on that wall?6/25/21CT2 to go to 54"H. CT3 not used behind water fountain anymore. Will revise drawings accordingly.
62Stump Removal01 11 00.01, Para 1.03ASpecification Section on 011100 1.03A states “Work on Project will be executed after completion of Work of this Agreement, and which is excluded from the Agreement, as follows: Removal of Trees on Site By Separate Contract.” Does this include removal of stumps as well?6/24/21Refer to Specification 31 10 00, 3.01.
63Hardware08 71 00EX04, EX16, 102C, 135A and 159B don't have a hardware set assigned. Advise hardware required.7/1/21Will update door hardware
64HardwareThere are a few exterior hollow metal openings indicated to be “FEMA” openings per the hardware set description and hardware indicated.

EX06 – hw set 39 EX11 – hw set 38 125A – hw set 40 125B – hw set 40 154 – hw set 37

Are these the only exterior openings to be “FEMA” rated? If not, advise all openings required and the correct hardware sets required for them.7/1/21All these except EX11 are FEMA rated doors. No other doors are FEMA rated. Will confirm door hardware and update.
65Lab Equipment MatrixQL602Please reference Drawing Sheet QL602 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MATRIX. A few items are tagged VFVI, or Vendor Furnished / Vendor Installed. Please clarify whether or not the Contractor is required to carry the cost of VFVI items in its proposal.
66Lab Equipment MatrixQL602Please reference Drawing Sheet QL602 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MATRIX. Equipment Tag HY021 Wind Tunnel includes the note “see provided drawing”. We have been unable to locate any drawings related to Item HY021 Wind Tunnel. We also note that this item is listed as VFVI, and its location shown in dashed lines on drawing QL409 makes it appear that it is shown for information only. Please clarify who is to provide this item. Regardless of who provides, the referenced Wind Tunnel drawing would be necessary. Please provide the drawing.
67Project Alternates01 23 00Solicitation for bid, page 3 of 39, indicates CLNS item No. 00011 "Alternate: Natural Indiana Limestone in lieu of Cast Stone…". Project manual, specification section 01 23 00, indicates in section Part 1, 1.03, "Alternate No. 1: Audio Visual Equipment." Please indicate which

alternate(s) is/are applicable and provide an updated bid form if applicable.

68Controlled Environment Room13 21 00Please specify the relative humidity conditions for the controlled environment room. The Controlled Environment Room Schedule included in section 3.6.A of the Division 132100 Specifications lists the Relative Humidity Range as “TBD.”
69Controlled Environment Room13 21 00Please provide additional details on the intended use of the controlled environment room.

a. Will it be used for stress-testing equipment?

b. How frequently will the temperature need to fluctuate?

c. Is there a Rate of Change requirement?

70 Sales Tax Exemption Sol_140G0121R0015 Solicitation for bid, page 35 of 39, section I.83, indicates that the project will be exempt from Alabama Sales Tax. Please confirm, the following:

a. Confirm that the project WILL NOT be exempt from Tuscaloosa County, AL sales and use tax of 3%.

b. Confirm that the project WILL NOT be exempt from City of Tuscaloosa, AL sales and use tax of 3%.

c. Confirm that the project WILL be exempt from State of Alabama sales and use tax of 4%

71Insurance ScheduleSol_140G0121R0015Solicitation for bid, page 23 of 39, states regarding insurance, "The Contactor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract." Please indicate where the schedule of required insurances is found in the bid documents.
72Premits/Authorities having JurisdictionSol_140G0121R0015Please indicate if the project will be subject to building permits from the city and/or country of Tuscaloosa, AL.
73ElevatorA-402Floor plans indicate a single cab elevator near column F-2.0. No specification has been included for the elevator. Please confirm that the project includes an elevator and provide a specification for same.7/6/21See Item 7
74Commissioning01 91 00, 21 91 00Specification section 01 91 00, Part 1.03, item E indicates that the Commissioning Authority is "an independent agent, associated with Architect/Engineer team members but not otherwise associated [with] Contractor." However, Part 1.11, item A.2 states that the contractor's responsibilities "include cost of commissioning in total Contract Price." Please confirm the following:

a) Commissioning Authority (i.e. Commissioning Firm: Edmonds Engineering) fees are to be paid by Owner or architect are not the responsibility of the Contractor.

b) Except for the responsibilities outlined in specification section 01 91 00, Part 1.11, items 1 and 3 thru 9, which include only coordination and documentation of commissioned systems, no other cost for commissioning is to be included in the Contract Price.

c) Specification section 21 91 00, Part 1.1, item B indicates that "the complete list of equipment and systems to be commissioned is specified in Section 01 91 00. However, the fire suppression system is not listed in Section 01 91 00. Please confirm that the fire suppression system will be commissioned, per the requirements of section 21 91 00.

d) Per specification section 01 91 00, Part 1.02, items D thru G, the only other systems which are subject to Commissioning requirements are Domestic Water Heating System, HVAC System, Lighting Control System, and Fire Alarm System.

75Equipment Testing Wells32 21 00Specification's table of contents lists specification section 32 21 20: Equipment Testing Wells. However, this specification section is not included in the project manual. However, there is a specification section 33 21 20: Equipment Testing Wells…which is included in both the table of contents AND the project manual. Please confirm that any reference to specification section 32 21 20 (in table of contents or elsewhere) is, in fact, referring to section 33 21 20.
76Stormwater Pollution Prevention01 45 33-13Specification Section 01 45 33-13 Stormwater Pollution Prevention , section #3.04 Maintenance and Inspections . Please confirm that the General contractor is responsible for any and all inspections and reports required by ADEM?
77Bid SolicitationSol_140G0121R0015Do all the past performance and experience projects have to be completed projects?7/20/21No, the past performance and experience projects do not need to be completed.
78Fire ProofingPlease advise if any portion of the structural steel will required spray applied or intumescent firproofing. If required, please provide a specification for same.
79Fiberglass Sandwich Panel08 45 23Specification section 08 45 23 calls for a Fiberglass-Sandwich Panel . Would a polycarbonate panel be an acceptable equal?7/6/21Provide product data and sample for review and approval. We need to review the system not just one material.
80Construction Lay-DownC-100Sheet C100 shows an area that is noted as construction laydown. Are the limits shown within dashed area the only available laydown? If needed, will more of the adjacent open property be available for laydown area? Will there be vehicular access to the laydown area? In other words, a curb cut and roadway to move materials and equipment into the project site?
81Fiberglass Grates06 80 13, Section 02.02Spec Section 06 80 13 par 2.02 calls for a Fiberglass grate. There is no call-out for fiberglass grate on the plans. Please identify the location(s) of the fiberglass grate on the plans.7/6/21Fiberglass grating is identified on sheets S-101D and S-101F.
82CatwalkA-101ESheet A101E shows a “Tilting Flume Catwalk”, There is no detail of this shown on the plans. Please provide a detail of the components of the “Tiling Flume Catwalk”.7/6/21Catwalk per tilt flume manufacturer. Will delete text to avoid confusion.
83ScheduleSol_140G0121R0015Based on national and global supply chain disruptions, we believe the provided duration of 510 days (16.7 Months) is inadequate. The current minimum lead time for steel joists is nine months. Other vendors have also expressed concern regarding material lead times. We highly recommend extending the schedule duration to 670 days (22 Months).7/20/21USGS is aware of supply chain delays. Bidders are invited to propose an alternative performance schedule in response to clause 52.211-10, Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work and clause GS2320 Evaluation Factors, Factor I Management Plan, Subfactor C, Proposed schedule. The accepted offer will adhere to the proposed schedule during contract performance.
84Runway Power41 22 13, Section 2.10Please reference Specification 412213 Section 2.10. Does runway power need to be conductor bar or cable chain? The specification section calls out collector pole and sliding shoe in section A, but note 2 states using a cable chain.7/16/21Runway power need to be cable chain. The specification section is revised by addendum #1.
85Bridge Crane41 22 13, Section 2.14.CPlease reference Specification 412213 Section 2.14.C. Note C references that the pendant radio control changeover switch should be mounted on the bridge walkway while page 12 of the specification stated that the bridge crane is single girder. To have a walkway, the bridge crane will need to have be double girder. Please confirm if the bridge crane needs to be double girder.7/13/21A walkway is not required and the bridge crane does not need to be a double girder. The specification will be revised to remove reference to a walkway.
86ElevatorPlease provide specification for 2 stop elevator.
87Unstable Material31 22 00, Section 3.02.DSpecification Section 312200. 3.02D states “Remove/Undercut unstable material encountered to competent subgrade soil and replace with suitable material” and 3.02E states “Dispose of unstable material off site at location selected by Contractor.” Page 7 of the Geotechnical Report states “For budgetary purposes, we (TTL) recommend quantities for undercut be based on undercutting a third of the building footprint for a depth of 5 feet.”

Can a unit price for “Unsuitable Soil Removal, Haul Off, & Replace” be added to the Unit Price Schedule with an Estimated Qty of 1 Cubic Yard in order to level the bidding process? Otherwise, if all unsuitable soil removal and replacement is to be included in the base bid without a specified quantity, there could be discrepancy in how it is priced.

88Insulation07 21 00, Section 3.02.CSpecification Section 072100 3.02C calls out rigid insulation underneath concrete slabs after base has been compacted. However the Liner Drawings (SSB) do not show rigid insulation at the liner. Is rigid insulation required underneath concrete slabs?7/6/21Rigid insulation is not needed under concrete slab. This will be deleted from spec.
89A-815, A-801Elevation 5 on Sheet A815 calls out PNL7 for the custom interactive display detail. However, PNL7 is not found sheet A801. Please specify the material for PNL7.
90SkylightsS-569What size is the W8 at the top of the skylights shown on S569?
91Fire Water Line & Domestic Water ServiceCU-104There is a call out on CU104 that shows the Fire Line as 6” just north of the Double Check Valve that says 8” W. Please confirm that the Fire Water Line is 8” and the domestic water service is 6”.
92AISC CertificationCan the AISC Certification requirement for steel suppliers be waived?7/13/21AISC Certification is required.
93Environmental AssessmentsPlease provide any information related Environmental Assessments done for the site and / or Environmental Covenants. This will be used to aid in pricing the contaminated soil removal unit price.
94Mobil Storage ShelvingPlease provide the location for the Mobile Storage Shelving.7/6/21see drawing sheet A835 and A836
95PalletPlease provide the location for the Pallet Storage Racks.7/6/21see drawing sheet A835 and A836
96LockersDetail B/A-304Detail B/A304 calls out lockers on the second floor by the auditorium seating, however they are not shown in plan view on the Architectural drawings or the Interior drawings. Please specify where these lockers are going to be located.
97Ductwork & PipingM-101BLevel 1, Area B – Sheet M101B for ductwork and M201B for piping – There is an unidentified air terminal unit that is located in Optics Lab 139 (Column Line Reference E/11). Please ask that the mark number for this terminal be provided.
98Piping DetailsPlease provide equipment piping connection details for the following:

a. Air cooled chillers

b. Air terminal units with hot water coils

c. Expansion tanks

d. Air separators

e. Chemical shot feeders

99Exhaust DuctsM-101A, M-101B, M-102DPer drawings notes (No.6 on M101A, No.8 on M101B and No.2 on M102D), we are to connect exhaust duct to snorkels. Is there a detail for how this is to be done?
100VAVHot water piping to air terminal units (VAV’s) – Do any of these have 3-way controls valves in lieu of 2-way control valves?
101EF ScheduleM-604Sheet M604 – Exhaust Fan (EF) Schedule – Accessories and Notes columns are blank. Please provide notes
102Terminal Unit ScheduleM-605Sheet M605 – Terminal Unit Schedule – Notes column is blank. Please provide notes
103Scheduled Equipment ItemsM-601 thru M-605Sheets M601 Thru M605 - In addition to above two (2) items there are several scheduled equipment items where the Notes column in blank. Please provide Notes.
104Keynote LegendA-101AThere is a tag for Keynote A18 in Room 135 on A101A but A18 is not listed in the Keynote Legend. Please provide Keynote A18.7/6/21keynote A18 is added to the legend: "RECESSED FLOOR - COORDINATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURAL
105Landscape EdgingThe specifications mention landscape edging to be installed in areas indicated on the drawing but none is shown on the drawing. Please provide landscape edging locations.7/9/21There are only a few places edging is used. Generally, edging is to be used to separate wood mulch areas from lawn or native grass areas.
106Cloud CeilingA-102A
A-801There is a cloud ceiling above the auditorium seating and the remainder of the ceiling around it is exposed. How are these shades shown in keynote 16 on A102A supposed to be mounted? Are they intended to be mounted in a recessed pocket in the cloud ceiling or surface mounted elsewhere?Surface mounted on structural
107AuditoriumA-101AA101A Keynote 16 calls out motorized shades on either side of the TV Wall in the Auditorium. Are these to be surface mounted or in a pocket?7/6/21These would need to be surface mounted below structure
108FCU ScheduleM-602FCU Schedule (M602) locates FCU-14,15 & 16 in Field Service Room #161 (Level 1, Area F). Both FCU-14 and 15 are shown in this room on noted plans. FCU-16 is not. Where is it located?FCU-16 is shown on sheet M101D. The FCU-16 ducwork terminations are shown on sheet M403. This FCU serves the west comms cabinet mounted on the wall on the west side of the hydraulics lab.
109FCU ScheduleM-602FCU Schedule (M602) – Note No.6 indicates that FCU-14,15 and 16 have chilled water cooling and hot water heating coils, but not flow rates (GPM) are shown. Please provide. Also, no chilled water or hot water piping is shown on the noted plans for these units.The FCU-14, 15, & 16 units have a hot water flow rate of 2.8gpm and a chilled water flow rate of 4.4gpm. FCU-16 hot water connection shall be field routed from the adjacent 1" HW line to the west. FCU-16 chilled water connection shall be field routed from the chilled water lines routed up in the NW corner of the hydraulics lab. FCU-14 & 15 hot water and chilled water lines shall be field routed from the hot water and chilled water mains passing through the north end of the field storage room.
110Communications Structured Cabling27 00 00
27 10 00Reference specification section 27 00 00, Part 2, paragraphs 2.01.B, 2.02.B, 2.03.B, 2.04.B, and 2.05.B. Specification indicates that contractor shall "Provide nylon cord in each conduit for future installation of wire." However, the inclusion of specification section 27 10 00 seems to indicate that cabling for all low voltage systems will be by Contractor. In order to avoid confusion regarding low voltage systems, please define which components of low voltage systems are to be included in base bid.
a.a. Communications System (please indicate "By Contractor" or "By Owner")
11. Raceway (conduits / stub-ups / pull boxes / pull-strings)
22. Service entrance/site conduits
33. Service entrance cabling
44. Service entrance terminations
55. Head-end equipment
66. Distribution cabling
77. Termination boxes
88. Cable terminations
99. Racking
1010. Backer boards
1111. Equipment (ethernet switch, wireless routers, relays, handsets, et.)
b.28 13 16b. Access Control System (confirm all work per specification section 28 13 16)
c.28 23 00c. Video Surveillance System (confirm all work per specification section 28 23 00)
d.28 16 00d. Instrusion Detection System (confirm all work per specification section 28 16 00)
e.11 61 00
11 61 10e. Audio Video System (confirm all work per specification sections 11 61 00 and

11 61 10 ) 111 Structured Cabling 27 10 00, Para 1.02 Reference specification section 27 10 00, Part 1, paragraph 1.02 which states an extended warranty and maintenance agreement of 5-years; and paragraph 1.10.A which states warranty period will be for 2-years.

Please confirm if 5-year extended warranty and maintenance agreement is to be included in base bid, offered as an ADD ALTERNATE to base bid, or as an ADD ALTERNATE during the submittal process (post bid).

If included in base bid, shall we disregard item 1.02.A.2 and assume payment terms and conditions shall be as outlined in th prime contract.

If to be offered as an ADD ALTERNATE to base bid, will unit price schedule, per specification section 00 43 22 be ammended to include this unit price?

112 Access Control 28 13 16, Para 3.05.D Reference specification section 28 13 16, Part 3, paragraph 3.05.D which states an extended warranty and maintenance agreement of 5-years; and paragraph 1.08.A which states warranty period will be for 12-months.

Please confirm if 5-year extended warranty and maintenance agreement is to be included in base bid, offered as an ADD ALTERNATE to base bid, or as an ADD ALTERNATE during the submittal process (post bid).

If included in base bid, shall we disregard item 3.05.D.2 and assume payment terms and conditions shall be as outlined in th prime contract.

If to be offered as an ADD ALTERNATE to base bid, will unit price schedule, per specification section 00 43 22 be ammended to include this unit price?

113 Intrusion Detection 28 16 00, Para 3.06.E Reference specification section 28 16 00, Part 3, paragraph 3.06.E which states an extended warranty and maintenance agreement of 5-years; and paragraph 1.09.A which states warranty period will be for 12-months.

Please confirm if 5-year extended warranty and maintenance agreement is to be included in base bid, offered as an ADD ALTERNATE to base bid, or as an ADD ALTERNATE during the submittal process (post bid).

If included in base bid, shall we disregard item 3.06.E.2 and assume payment terms and conditions shall be as outlined in th prime contract.

If to be offered as an ADD ALTERNATE to base bid, will unit price schedule, per specification section 00 43 22 be ammended to include this unit price?

114 Video Surveillance 28 23 00, Para 3.05.D Reference specification section 28 26 00, Part 3, paragraph 3.05.D which states an extended warranty and maintenance agreement of 5-years; and paragraph 1.08.A which states warranty period will be for 12-months.

Please confirm if 5-year extended warranty and maintenance agreement is to be included in base bid, offered as an ADD ALTERNATE to base bid, or as an ADD ALTERNATE during the submittal process (post bid).

If included in base bid, shall we disregard item 3.05.D.2 and assume payment terms and conditions shall be as outlined in th prime contract.

If to be offered as an ADD ALTERNATE to base bid, will unit price schedule, per specification section 00 43 22 be ammended to include this unit price?

115Landscape
Warranties32 90 00
32 93 00Reference specification section 32 90 00, paragraph 1.09.D which states plant warranty period shall be 12-months and section 32 93 00, paragraph 1.06.A which states "warranty for 90 consecutive growing days." Please confirm length of plant warranty.
116Landscape
Maintenance32 90 00

32 92 19 32 92 23

Reference specification section 32 90 00, paragraph 1.08.A which state plant maintenance period for 1 year from substantial completion and 32 90 00, paragraph 3.07.D which states maintenance shall re relieved upon acceptance by owner. Simlarly, sections 32 92 19.3.09.E and 32 92 23.3.06.D also seem to limit maintenance to owner acceptance. Plesae confirm maintenance period to be included in base bid.
117Landscaping32 90 00

32 92 19 32 92 23 32 93 00 Please confirm defined "growing days" for plants "establishment period".

● Specification 32 90 00.1.03.A, excludes April thru September

● Specification 32 92 19.3.08.A, excludes November to February

● Specification 32 92 23.3.05.A, excludes October to February

● Specification 32 93 00.1.06.A, excludes September 30 thru Arpil 1

● Specification 32 93 00.3.13.A excludes October 31 thru April 1.

118Plumbing
Lab Instrumentation11 53 63

P-602

Detail 2.2.J.2Reference drawing P602 Hydraulics Lab Pump schedule and specification section 11 53 63 (Hydraulic Lab Instrumentation) Part 2.2.J.2 (Pump Sump 18 x 18 x 12): Please confirm that this specification section is for the (5) Test Basin Vertical Pumps TBP-01, 02, 03, 04, 05.
119Plumbing
Lab Instrumentation11 53 63

P-602

Detail 2.3.C.10Reference drawing P602 Hydraulics Lab Pump schedule and specification section 11 53 63 (Hydraulic Lab Instrumentation) Part 2.3.C.10 (Pumps): Please confirm that this specification section is for the (4) Tilting Flume end suction pumps TFP-01, 02, 03, 04.
120Plumbing11 53 63
P-109 and P-110Reference drawing P109 and P110: is the plumbing contractor required to meet the experience and certification requirements as outlined in specification section 11 53 63 to install the PTB piping systems?
121Plumbing20 05 13

P-109 and P-110

Detail 3.08Reference specification section 20 05 13 Facility Piping Systems Part 3.08 Piping Schedule: Please confirm which piping system in the Piping Schedule should the PTB system and DRN system shown on P109 and P110 be categorized as.
122PlumbingP109For the piping systems shown on drawings P109, please provide some section elevation views for the piping arrangements shown on the plans. See attached Sketch #RFI.050.
123PlumbingP109Please provide a detail for the following as shown on drawings P109: “Cleanout to Sediment Vault” detail, “Air-Actuated Valve to Vault” detail, and 3” drain piping detail (See attached Sketch #RFI.050).
124PlumbingP109Reference drawing P109 between column lines 5/6 and H/J. Could we get an elevation view of the piping and pumps TBP-01, 02, 03, 04, 05 arrangements for clarity?
125PlumbingP110Reference drawing P110 between column line 23/24 and G/H. Please showing the locations of pumps TFP-01, 02, 03, 04 and the piping arrangement including elevation views for clarity for these pumps?
126Gas Control

Vapor Intrusion

Sheet Waterproofing02 56 19
07 17 16Regarding the fluid applied gas barrier scope (02 56 19) and sheet waterproofing specifications (07 17 16) related to the below grade pits, is the sheet waterproofing specification intended to be installed for waterproofing of the pits and the vapor intrusion system is to also be installed at the pits? Upon review of the vapor intrusion system, it is not referred to as a waterproofing membrane nor does it have the appropriate physical property ASTM tests that are typical of a waterproofing membrane. Furthermore, there is also no waterproofing warranty for the gas barrier system specified. Can you please clarify?
127Mechanical & Piping Insulation20 07 00, Para 3.06.CSpecification section 20 07 00 (Mechanical Insulation) Part 3.06.C (Piping Insulation Schedule) indicates outdoor chilled water to receive insulation. This schedule does not address the buried chilled water between the mechanical room and the air cooled chillers. The underground chilled water piping specification calls for cement lined ductile iron pipe and fittings rather than the pre-insulated steel piping that is typical for this area and application. Does the underground ductile iron chilled water pipe need to be field insulated and jacketed? If so, please provide a specification for the insulation.
128Concrete
EarthworkS-545, Detail 6/S545Ref Det’l 6/S545; this detail concerning over excavation is not found on the plans, please clarify areas and depths of required over excavation.
129ConcreteS-100DRef Drwg S100D; for the interior CMU wall that runs along Col Line 5, does the CMU wall bear on the footing (top of ftg -3’-0” to -10’-0”) or will the CMU bear on a concrete foundation wall? If there is a concrete wall please provide a detail.
130Concrete
MasonryS-202

A301

A401Ref Drwg S202; the east and south walls of the stairwell are shown as concrete however on A301 & A401 these walls are shown as CMU, please clarify wall construction.
131ConcreteS-202
S-103BRef Drwg S202; there is a concrete wall shown running north & south 5’-8-1/2” west of Col Line 17, this wall is not shown on S103B (Roof Plan Area B), is this wall to be included? If so, what is the height of this wall?
132MasonryA-101B

A301

Detail A/A301Sheet A101B shows the exterior wall as being an 8” CMU. However, section A/A301 the exterior wall is noted as 12” CMU. Please confirm whether the wall in cut A on A301 is to be an 8” or 12” wall.
133Piping20 05 13Reference spec section 20 05 13 Common Work Results for Facility System Piping: Under section 3.08 Piping Schedule, there is a column “Piping Class Specification” with different designations (ex. ACS2, ACS1, AGS1, and so forth) which we assume will define the piping materials and fittings and joints (threaded, solder, socket weld, butt weld, grooved) , etc. with more detailed requirements. We do not find these piping classes in the specifications. Please provide so we’ll know what type fittings and joints are either required or if contractor has options.
134Piping20 05 13Reference spec section 20 05 13 Common Work Results for Facility System Piping: Specification for chiller water, only steel pipe is defined for this system. Would hard drawn copper with solder fittings and joints be acceptable?

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