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This document contains questions and answers related to solicitation number 140P2022R0066 for the Rebuild Paramount Ranch & Rocky Oaks Administrative Area project located in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Agoura Hills, CA. The solicitation seeks proposals for construction services including site utilities, buildings, site preparation, and landscaping at the two locations. Key details include confirmation that a site walk date had not yet been set but an amendment would be issued with details; clarification that small business offerors are not required to submit subcontracting plans but will receive full credit for evaluation of small business participation; an extension of the period of performance from 365 to 450 calendar days and adjustments to experience requirements and material lead times. The document provides responses to contractor questions on drawings, specifications, existing conditions and scope items to support proposal development for the National Park Service.
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| Solicitation No. 140P2022R0066, SAMO-303051/310132 | |||
| Questions | Answers | Amendment | |
| 1 | Please provide date/time of the site walk | The date/time of the pre-proposal site visit has not been determined yet. When it is, an amendment will be posted to www.sam.gov providing all offerors with the information. | 1 |
| 2 | We are a Small Business under the SBA criteria for small business. |
Per page 1 of the "B08_Atch_12_Subcontracting Plan", and per page 50 of the Solicitation under item 3,it is noted that "SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN: Small business offerors are not required to submit a subcontracting plan; however, large business offerors shall complete and submit the attached Subcontracting Plan Form in response to the requirements of clause 52.219-9."
But then on page 54 of 55, under Evaluation Factors, under "Volume I --Non-Price Proposal", under "Factor 6 Small Business Participation", it is noted:
"All offerors (both other than small businesses and small businesses) will be evaluated on the extent of proposed participation/commitment to use U.S. small businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as small business prime offerors or small business subcontractors) relative to the objectives and requirements established herein. Small business offerors will receive the maximum credit for this evaluation factor and do not need to submit any documentation supporting this evaluation factor"
Thus the information about who fills out the Small Business Subcontracting Plan is in conflict in the solicitation.
The Small Business Subcontracting Plan identifies subcontracting goals for a variety of disadvantaged company times. Since we are a Small Business and are apparently not required to fill out the Subcontracting Plan, then we will not be providing any information in our proposal related to percentage work performed by various disadvantaged business categories, as called out in the Plan under Items "2", "3", and on through item "11".
| Can you confirm and/or clarify this? | Small businesses are not required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The goal of both of these referenced sections is to encourage small business participation. Small businesses prime contractors already fulfill this by default and do not need to provide any additional information. | 1 | ||
| 3 | Outlook indicated that the email address for Gabriel Castellanos was not valid; is there a correct email address for him? | Gabriel's email address is gabriel_castellanos@nps.gov | 1 | |
| 4 | Solicitation, Factor 3, page 48 of 55 states to “assume a Notice to Proceed date of October 1, 2022” however the proposal is due October 31st. Please provide new anticipated NTP date for use in proposal schedule. | Please use an anticipated NTP date of January 2, 2023. This date has also been updated in the solicitation in accordance with the direction being provided. | 2 | |
| 5 | Solicitation, Factor 4, page 49 of 55 states project experience may include “up to 5 relevant projects completed in the last 5 years.” We respectfully request the allowance of projects completed in the last 6 years. | We will grant the request to expand the allowance of projects completed in the last 6 years for Factor 4. The solicitation has been updated to reflect this change. | 2 | |
| 6 | In regards to the above named project can you please confirm the RFI deadline, page 47 of 55 section B. states, “Pre-proposal questions shall be submitted a minimum of 10 days prior to the due date and time for proposals.” Is this 10 business days or just 10 calendar days? | This is 10 calendar days and the word "calendar" has been added to the this section in the solicitation for clarification. | 2 | |
| 7 | For bid Option A, Small Event Building, are we to include all underground wet and dry utilities and site improvements to and around the building? | ARG: Yes, see revised language attached | 4 | |
| 8 | For all bid items that call out from face of building, are we to include the foundations in that cost? | ARG: Yes. | 4 | |
| 9 | If Option A is not selected, are we to assume the foundation for this? | ARG: No. | 4 | |
| 10 | Are we to install a BAS in all the buildings? | 4 | ||
| 11 | Will we need to include a cost for electrical and water usage? | ARG: Per Section 015000, 1.3 & Temporary electrical power need to be provided by the General Contractor. Non-potable water is available without use charges. There is no potable water on either site. | 4 | |
| 12 | The spec manual says "The project civil designer should confirm if the flood designations are of concern for the civil design of the site grading and drainage of the site.” Does the design as drawn comply with the 100 year flood plain requirements?" | SDE: Drawings show the proposed grading and drainage outside of the flood plain. Design intent is to maintain existing grades for work within the 100 yr flood plain and limit raising grade within the 100 yr flood plain where ever possible. | 4 | |
| 13 | On sheet C1.1, there is a symbol "PD" that goes around each building. What does "PD" stand for? | SDE: PD stands for Perimeter Drain. See also architectural drawings for more information. | 4 | |
| 14 | Will irrigation be included in the "Site Mechanical Utilities" CLIN and planting included in the "Site Preparation and Improvements" CLIN? Please advise. | ARG: Please include the irrigation system under site improvements. | 4 | |
| 15 | Are the supports for utilities on the bridge existing? | ARG: No. | 4 | |
| 16 | What are the utility supports on the bridge made out of? | ARG: Expected to be made out of steel, galvanized, bonderized, painted. | 4 | |
| 17 | On the Paramount site, sheet A3.0, key note 1 calls for non-combustable wall board. What material are we to install here? Please advise. | ARG: 1/2" cement boad, per wall types D, F, & G detail 2/ A9.0. | 4 | |
| 18 | At the pavilion building, it is calling for 5/8'' exterior gyp board behind the board and batten cement board. Please advise on what material to provide, i.e. standard exterior gyp sheathing or a glass mat material such as Dens Glass? | ARG: Basis-of-design: USG Securock, UltraLight Glass-Mat, Type X, or approved equal | 4 | |
| 19 | In the barn building, Janitor room 108, the RCP on A6.0 is contradicting. Please advise on what the ceiling material is. | ARG: This should be keynote 2: framed gyp bd ceiling. | 4 | |
| 20 | On the building foundations, the plans call for fluid applied waterproofing on the footings (Paramount A8.0 - A8.3). Can we get a spec on this? | ARG: Basis-of-design: Grace, Procor, or approved equal. | 4 | |
| 21 | On Rocky Oaks site, is an enclosure screen required as shown on C7.2? | SDE: No, not required. | 4 | |
| 22 | On Rocky Oaks site, sheet A1.4 Key note 05-01 states fire protected steel moment frame. Are we to put some sort of fire coating on this and if so, can we get a spec on it? | ARG: No, there is no rating requirement and it is protected by the fiber cement trim. | 4 | |
| 23 | Will fluid applied waterproofing need to be installed around the footings on the Rocky Oaks Ranch buildings like the Paramount buildings? | ARG: No. | 4 | |
| 24 | Are these projects required to have direct digital controls? | IEI: Project is using DDC controls. | 6 | |
| 25 | Per Spec Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities And Controls – page 174 of 1340 Section 2.1 Materials Subsection B requires concrete bases at all temp fence posts. Can the contractor utilize sand bags in lieu of concrete bases at each T-stand base? | ARG: This is acceptable, galvanized bases with sandbags are an altenative in the standard NPS specifications. | 4 | |
| 26 | Is the electrical hookup permit costs from SCE incorporated into the allowance, or is it separate? | ARG: SCE has confirmed that this is incorporated int othe allowance. | 4 | |
| 27 | Per Spec Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities And Controls – page 176 of 1340 Section 3.2 Temporary Utility Installation, Subsection H Electrical Power Service and H1: Once electrical infrastructure is setup for the project (e.g. proposed onsite transformer is installed and energized and connected to a temp subpanel or permanent supanel), can we run above grade SO cords to electrical distribution equipment, or do we need to bury all temp electrical in the ground? | IEI: We take no exception as this is a means of method. | 4 | |
| 28 | Per Spec Section 01 67 00 Product Requirements – page 211 of 1340 Section 3.1 Protection After Installation, Subsection A which requires coverings to protect installed materials from damage: Can you please elaborate on which materials are required to be protected? | ARG: This is a general statement and direction to protect installed materials as necessary. | 4 | |
| 29 | Are the EV charging equipment contractor responsibility to procure and install? | IEi: Yes, refer to Spec Section 262653(2.2) for EV Charging rating | 4 | |
| 30 | The civil plans indicate EV charging locations and refer to electrical plans for more info. Where is the EV charging information located as we cannot find any on the electrical site plan? | IEI: If this refers to the EV charging station for the ADMIN and RESIDENTIAL bldg parking lot, the electrical requirements are specified in E1.1 keynote 8. Also, refer to single line for more info. | 4 | |
| 31 | Is the contractor required to include vapor mitigation systems for slab on grade flooring systems where moisture will affect the warranty of the flooring system, or should we just include moisture testing and reporting per the specification and determine if vapor mitigation systems are required based on the results of the moisture test/report? | ARG/SOHA: A vapor barrier is included in Section 033000. | 4 | |
| 32 | Per the Paramount Ranch plan C2.2, there is a note to reconnect existing laterals. What is the size of the laterals being reconnected? | SDE: Size of (e) laterals are not known. Assume 1" laterals. Contractor to confirm in field. | 4 | |
| 33 | Per the Rocky Oaks plan C1.1, the domestic water valves are not shown at tee/wye branches. Are valves needed at the branches? | SDE: Yes. | 4 | |
| 34 | Per the Rocky Oaks plan C1.1, the domestic water line that runs to Housing Unit 1 has four-meter boxes shown. What is the service size for these meter boxes? | SDE: 1.5" meter box. | 4 | |
| 35 | Per the Rocky Oaks plan C1.1, there is a note for water, sewer, and electrical stubs for future RV pads. Is the service stubs at the location of the arrows or are the stubs to the end of the dashed line? Also, the top two pads have a dashed line connecting to the fire water service. Is the fire water service being extended to the RV pads? | SDE: Service stub is to the location of the arrows. Fire Water Service is not being extended to the RV pads | 4 | |
| 36 | Division 28 10 00- 2 Part 2 Products Sect 2.1 : Please confirm Genetec Synergis is an approved equivalent since it is listed as the VSS | IEI: Genetec is one of the listed manufacturers under 28 23 00, 2.1B. The Synergis model is acceptable. | 4 | |
| 37 | Division 28 Specifications. Please confirm each site is a stand alone system and there is no requirement for either to have access to other site systems | IEI: Each building is a standalone system | 4 | |
| 38 | Paramount Drawing pages T3.0 - T3.1 shows the supposed Telecom Backbone Diagram and Security Camera Diagram. Confirm who is providing back bone because it seems we are only providing patch cords between the camera and switch. The Security RFP says nothing about needing to add Switches, Patch Panels, or fiber between the buildings. |
See also Div 28 23 00-8 Sect 2.6
| IEI: Backbone cabling and station cabling is provided by the Telecommunications Contractor. | 4 | ||
| 39 | Paramount Ranch, Barn, A6.0 Plans discrepancy: Janitors Closet indicates note #3 corrugated metal panels, but the plans show Gypsum Board Ceiling. A/E please advise the correct ceiling. | ARG: This should be keynote 2: framed gyp bd ceiling. | 4 |
| 40 | Paramount Ranch, Site Electrical C2.2 Utilities key Notes #21 “Conduit for power, SAP See SoCal Edison drawing for electrical design.” A/E please provide SCE drawings. | ARG: SCE design drawings are avaiialbe for Paramount Ranch and Rocky Oaks. These show the conduit infrastructure and transformer pads to be provided by the contractor for SCE. | 4 |
| 41 | Specification sections 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry, 06 13 00 Heavy Timber Construction, 06 13 26 Heavy Timber Trusses, 06 16 00 Sheathing, 06 20 00 Exterior Finish Carpentry 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Veneer-Faced Casework, states that “FSC Pure or FSC Mixed Credit” wood will need to be provided. Not only is this lumber costly, but also has long lead times. Please confirm FSC lumber is required for the above-mentioned specification sections. | ARG: Current Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Properties call for 60% of wood products used by cost to be FSC certified so that target should be met. | 4 |
| 42 | Due to long lead time on various items on this project, we are requesting an additional 90 days added to the project duration to procure required materials. If bid option CLIN 5 on the Rocky Oaks site (administration building) is awarded, we request an additional 30 days beyond base bid. Also, if bid option CLIN 8 on the Paramount Ranch site (small event building) is awarded also we request an additional 30 days beyond base bid. A/E please advise. | The project duration is going to be increased from 365 calendar days to 450 calendar days please see Amendment 4 with revised contract clause 52.211-10. | 4 |
| 43 | Rocky Oaks, Residential, Sheet A1.3 and A1.4, Floor Plan Key Notes, 10-01 “Provide corner guards at outside Corners. TYP.” A/E please confirm that all outside corners including bedrooms, living rooms, and etc. for all the units. | ARG: Yes. | 4 |
| 44 | Rocky Oaks, there’s fire extinguishers spec section and detail 6/A9.8 but zero are indicated on the plans. A/E please verify if any are required for this part of the project. | ARG: For Administration Building provide (2) cabinets and extinguishers at interior at gridlines 3-F and 5-F. For Residential building provide one cabinet and extinguisher per unit, at location selected by Contracting Officer. | 4 |
| 45 | Section “Instructions for the Submission of offers”, paragraph E.3, Factor 2 asks Offerors to submit an organizational chart. We respectfully request that the Government consider excluding a 1-page organizational chart from the 3-page limit for this factor. | The organizational chart does not count towards the 3-page limit. The limit applies to the narrative and any pictures provided. | 4 |
| 46 | The proposals are currently due on 10/31/2022, and the RFI deadline is 10/17/2022. As of 10/13/2022, a site visit has not yet been scheduled. We respectfully request that when the site visit is scheduled, the Government also extend the proposal due date and RFI deadline so that Offerors have at least one week after the site visit to submit RFIs, and three weeks after the site visit to prepare and submit proposals. | Please refer to Amendment No. 3 for site visit information and refer to the latest amendment for the current proposal submission deadline. | 4 |
| 47 | Section “Instructions for the Submission of offers”, paragraph E.3, Factors 4 and 5 reference “key trades.” Please provide a definition of a “key trade.” | It is left to the offeror's discretion to determine what its key trades are in conjunction with how the work is to be accomplished. | 4 |
| 48 | Paramount finish schedule A2.10 shows 101 Barn Seating to receive CONCST-1-stained concrete. Floor plan A2.0 shows keynote 2 in that area which is for sealed concrete. Please clarify if Barn seating gets stained or sealed concrete. Same case with 401 Small Event Seating. | ARG: Stained and sealed at Barn and Small Event | 4 |
| 49 | SMALL EVENT BLDG-Plese clarify the interior siding. Sheet A5.6 calls out wood siding 8" |
plank but not the wood type or whether the planks are T&G, ship lap, etc. Also what type of wood is to be used, the Finish Carpentry specs indicate Western Red Cedar for casings, does that mean that the batts and build outs are WRC and the plank siding is clear fir (meaning vertical grain) Please clarify
| ARG: Small Event interior siding is butt joint, for material see spec section 06 20 00, article 2.1-D-2: Board Paneling | 4 |
| 50 | PAVILION BLDG-Sheet A5.4 indicates that there is Hardie Fiber Cement Board between the |
3x8 purlins. The purlins are installed 36" OC with nothing but the 1 1/8" roof sheathing. How is the FCB inst::llled to the sheathing and is there any perimeter trim around each purlin
| ARG: The cement board is installed directly to the underside of the sheathing, see wall sections 1 & 2/A8.2 , and detail 10/A8.5 | 4 |
| 51 | ADMIN BLDG-Sheet S2.1, Grid Line G, the exposed 6x8 posts are called out pressure treated. Please clarify if this is correct since the posts are exposed. |
| SOHA: Call out should for exterior exposed posts incorrect, they should not be PT. See note 9. | 4 |
| 52 | RESIDENTIAL BLDG-Sheet S2.3, the same issue as noted in Para 3, the plans indicate that the stair stringers and exposed beams are pressure treated and exposed. Please clarify this is correct |
| SOHA: Residential building should be PT at the porch, 4x6 rafters at eaves shall be redwood or alaskan cedar grade 1. | 4 |
| 53 | RESIDENTIAL BLDG-Sheet S2.3, the 3x6 decking is noted as pressure treated and exposed. Please clarify this is correct, also is the decking T&G or do the planks butt each other. We |
recommend T &G
| SOHA: PT for residential building with butt joints. | 4 |
| 54 | PAVILION-Sheet S2.3, Grid Lines A and C, the plans do not indicate how the 6xi2 beams |
and truss are attached to the 8x8 posts. Will these connections require ECCL68 caps at each
| connection. | SOHA: Connection detail deferred since truss manufacturer will dictate. | 4 | ||
| 55 | PAVILION-Sheet S2.3, the plans reflect some type of hardware at the fascia to outrigger | |||
| attachment. Please clarify the connection. Also, the plans reflect Det 8/S6.4, which doesn't exist. | SOHA: Detail callout should be 9/S6.4. | 4 | ||
| 56 | Rocky Oaks - Rough carpentry specs 061000 part 2 producs 2.1.B indicates that wood is to be FSC Certified. Currently FSC is not available due to supply problems. Can this requirement be removed. | ARG: Current Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Properties call for 60% of wood products used by cost to be FSC certified so that target should be met. | 4 | |
| 57 | Rocky Oaks - Rough carpentry spec 061000 part 2 products 2.1D reflects moisture content to be 19% is this before covering? | SOHA: Yes, before covering | 4 | |
| 58 | Paramount Ranch - Rough Carpentry spec 061300 part 2 item 2.2C reflects the timber moisture is 19% at time of dressing. Roack Oaks Rough Caprenty spect does not indicate that the timer (5" and over in size) is to be 19%at time of dressing. Please advise how to bid this | |||
| SOHA: Spec 061300 is for heavy timber. Heavy timber is exposed, so will never be covered, hence spec saying 19% max at time of dressing. | 4 | |||
| 59 | Paramount Ranch - Sheet S2.1 Note 9 states that all exposed lumber shall be either redwood or alaskan cedar grade #1. Does this include the 6x12 beams, 4x6 roof rafters, all exposed fascia and exposed 2x6 decking. Does this note apply to all buildings or just the Admin. Bldg. It appears taht every set of plans have different requirements. Please advise. | SOHA: All exterior exposed lumber shall be redwood or alaskan cedar grade #1 or better. There is to be no exposed PT wood on the Paramount Ranch buildings. | 4 | |
| 60 | Rocky Oaks – Site Utilities C1.1 and C1.2 indicates “Bollard SLP, TYP” around the transformer. Referred to SLP, L1.2 indicates “pad mounted transformer and bollards. See Civil engineer’s drawings.” 01/L2.02 drawing show a Bollard for RV Stall Marker and 01/L3.3 Light Bollards. A/E please verify which type of bollards should be use. | SDE: For purposes of bidding, the wood bollard on detail 01/L2.02 can be replaced with a 6" concrete filled schedule 40 steel pipe. Deepen the concrete footing 24" to 48". | 4 | |
| 61 | Rocky Oaks – Site Utilities for the Transformers pads size. The documents do not clearly show the dimensions and requirements for the transformer pads. A/E please advise | SDE: See SCE drawings for more information. | 4 | |
| 62 | Paramount Ranch Specs Section 01 67 00 (Page 185) Product Requirements, 1.3 Submittals, 4. Chain of Custody: Submit chain-of- custody documentations for sustainable forestry for these products; Wood Door and Windows. Spec section does not indicate certified wood, FSC certification required for wood doors and wood windows. A/E please verify doors and windows do not require FSC certification. | ARG: Confirmed. | 4 | |
| 63 | Paramount Ranch, Site and Utility Plans do not show any existing utilities to be remove, demo, and/or abandon in-place. We’re assuming there’s existing utilities to the existing buildings. A/E please advise. | SDE: Exisitng utilities on bridge to be removed and replaced. Other disused utilities shall be locally removed when they conflict with new work, otherwise abandon in place. | 4 | |
| 64 | Paramount Ranch, Summary of Work, 01 11 00 (page 12) “Bridge Restrictions on NPS Property:…”: states, … weight limit of 37.0 tons but the existing posted sign shows 32.0 tons. A/E please advise if 37 tons is the correct weight limt? | NPS: 32 tons | 6 | |
| 65 | General A/E please confirm only riser ductwork will require pressure testing. A/E please classify pressure class for testing. | IEI: Refer spec 23 05 93. | 4 | |
| 66 | Paramount Ranch, per Keynote 9 on M2.0, Keynote 5 on M2.2 and Keynote 4 on M2.5, the drawings call for a piping stub out above ceiling for future units. A/E please advise on requirements for stub out. | IEI: Coordinate with manufacuter for refrigerant pipe size per not 9 on M2.0 and note 4 on M2.5. | 4 | |
| 67 | Paramount Ranch, per sheet M2.2, there are two callouts for Keynote 9; however, Keynote 9 is not defined. A/E please advise on requirements for Keynote 9. | IEI Response: note 9 should be "interlock motorized damper with fan, close the motorized damper when exhaust fan is not in operation" | 4 | |
| 68 | Paramount Ranch, per sheet keynote 6 on M2.4 and keynote 8 on M2.2 call out for a motorized dampers to interlock with the associated fan. Will local status (position sensor) or display be required to indicate position? A/E please advise. | IEI: Local status ( position sensor) will required. | 4 | |
| 69 | Paramount Ranch, per sheet keynote 6 on M2.4 and keynote 8 on M2.2 call out for a motorized dampers to interlock with the associated fan. Will local status (position sensor) or display be required to indicate position? A/E please advise. |
| IEI: Local status ( position sensor) will required. | 4 | ||
| 70 | Paramount Ranch, The Electrical/Telecom Room 204 is to have a T-stat for EF-4. Currently there are no conditioning capabilities in that room. A/E please advise if conditioning is required, if not please confirm the T-stat should be considered a fan switch. | IEI: No AC required for electrical/ telcome room. EF-4 control to maintain room temperature. Fan will be turn on when the room temperature exceed the setpoint. Refer sequence on spec 23 09 33. | 4 |
| 71 | Paramount Ranch, Current duct support details on sheet M6.2 show sway braces and ATR, which is typically used for seismic applications. It is understood that structural attachments will be reviewed as a submittal in the future. A/E please provide gravity load details for ductwork. | IEI: Per spec 23 05 48 contractor to provide calculation to review | 4 |
| 72 | Rocky Oaks, per Keynote 6 on M2.1 states that ductwork is to be connected to a range hood. A/E please advise on the need for firewrap and if applicable, any termination details. | IEI: No firewrap is required. | 4 |
| 73 | Rocky Oaks, A/E please confirm design intent and termination point for duct in red and the associated riser. Keynote 1 states that this is to be connected to the water heater. Keynote 4 indicates the water heater vent. A/E please confirm if Keynote 4 is to be for a water heater flue. | IEI: The water heater is electrical heat pump not gas fired. No gas fired equipment flue will be required. | 4 |
| 74 | Rocky Oaks, per Keynote 11 on M2.2 states there is to be an exhaust riser. It appears that this riser is to be connected to a range hood from level 1 to the roof. A/E please confirm the need for firewrap and termination details for level 1 and level 2. | IEI: No firewrap is required. | 4 |
| 75 | Rocky Oaks, Current duct support details on sheet M6.2 show sway braces and ATR, which is typically used for seismic applications. It is understood that structural attachments will be reviewed as a submittal in the future. A/E please provide gravity load details for ductwork. | IEI: Per spec 23 05 48 contractor to provide calculation to review. | 4 |
| 76 | Paramount Ranch, 7/A8.8 shows B.O.D. Krieger. There are no specs section for Metal door types KK(Barn) and LL(Small Event Building). A/E please provide specs. | ARG: Additional specification sections are provided. | 4 |
| 77 | Division 28 10 00- 2 Part 2 Products Sect 2.1 : Please confirm Genetec Synergis is an approved equivalent since it is listed as the VSS | IEI: Genetec is listed in Section 282300. Synergis is an acceptable model. | 4 |
| 78 | Division 28 Specifications. Please confirm each site is a stand alone system and there is no requirement for either to have access to other site systems | IEI: Each building is a stand alone system. | 4 |
| 79 | Paramount Drawing pages T3.0 - T3.1 shows the supposed Telecom Backbone Diagram and Security Camera Diagram. Confirm who is providing back bone because it seems we are only providing patch cords between the camera and switch. The Security RFP says nothing about needing to add Switches, Patch Panels, or fiber between the buildings. |
See also Div 28 23 00-8 Sect 2.6
| IEI: Backbone cabling and station cabling is provided by the Telecommunications Contractor. | 4 | |
| 80 | The specifications manual (pg. 154 of 1318) Section F. Site Enclosure Fence states that before construction operations begin, we must furnish and install chain link fencing to prevent people/animals from easily entering the site except by entrance gate. | ARG: Yes, furnish fencing. Logistics plans have been marked up with approximate extents. For Paramount the minimum expectation is to enclose the building site with chain link fencing and use orange barrier fencing for other locations when work is in progress. |
For Rocky Oaks the minimum expectation is to enclose the two building sites with chain link fencing and use orange barrier fence for other locations when work is in progress.
| Coordinate alignment and locations with tree and plant protections specification requirements in Sections 011100 and 015639. | 4 | |||
| 81 | Subsection F1. On the same page explains the extent of the fence is to enclose entire or a portion deemed sufficient to accommodate construction operations. | ARG: See response to question 80. | 4 | |
| 82 | The erosion control plan for Rocky Oaks on C4.0 indicates a construction fence in the legend, but it does not appear to be shown on the plan | ARG: See response to question 80. | 4 | |
| 83 | The Paramount Ranch erosion control plan on C4.0 does not show a construction fence on the drawing or legend. Therefore, please indicate the extent of temp fencing that needs to occur at each site. Is the intent to block entrance from the frontage of each property, or is the intent to surround the entire project area? | ARG: See response to question 80. | 4 | |
| 84 | Please confirm that there is no permanent perimeter fencing required on either site. | ARG: Confirmed, no permanent perimeter fencing. | 4 | |
| 85 | Factor 2 Management Approach. There is a 3 page limitation. Can you confirm that the org chart is in addition to the 3 page limit, and not included as one of the 3 pages? | Correct, the organization chart is in addition to the 3 page limit. | 4 | |
| 86 | There was no mention of resumes to be included in the proposal, nor was there any room for resumes in the described proposal layout. Please confirm you do not want resumes included. | Resumes are not required as a part of this proposal. | 6 | |
| 87 | Now that Amendment 3 pushed the due date out by one week, we are assuming that the RFI’s push out too, and that we have through November 28 to submit RFI’s | In accordance with the clause, Instructions for the Submission of Offers and Other Information (Section L of the solicitation), pre-proposal questions can be submitted up to 10 calendar days prior to the due date and time for proposals. | 4 | |
| 88 | Rocky Oaks, T4.1 &T5.4, Note 11, Who is responsible for providing & Installing the Recessed Media Enclosure shown on Sheets T4.1 Keynote #11 & T5.4? | IEI: The Electrical Contractor is to provide the recessed media enclosure. | 4 | |
| 89 | Rocky Oaks, T5.5, call out 2, Who is responsible for providing and installing the Outdoor wall mount Enclosure shown on Sheet T5.5? | IEI: The Electrical Contractor is to provide the wall mount enclosure. | 4 | |
| 90 | Rocky Oaks, T1.1, Note 4, Who is responsible for providing and installing the NEMA-4R wall mount Enclosure shown on sheet T4.1 Keynote #9? | IEI: The Electrical Contractor is to provide the wall mount enclosure. | 4 | |
| 91 | Rocky Oaks, T1.1, Note 4, Keynote #4 on Sheet T1.1 states that, "Cabling to Lakretz Building TBD by NPS for future Connectivity" Please confirm there is NO cabling requirements or scope of work for the Telecom Contractor at the Lakretz Building. | IEI: There is no cabling requirements to the La Kretz building. | 4 | |
| 92 | Rocky Oaks, T1.1 & T4.1, ISP Cable, Riser diagram shows Copper, Fiber & Coax cable feeding the new Admin Building & the new Residential Building from the existing service provider vault. What are the connection requirements in this ISP Vault? Will the ISP be delivering the cable to the IDF's in the Admin & Residential Buildings, or only to the ISP vault? Please provide further connection details in the ISP Vault. | IEI: ISP to provide cabling to Admin and Residential buildings. | 4 | |
| 93 | Paramount, 271300, T3.0, Fiber/Copper Backbone Riser Diagram Sheet notes: 7 & 8 indicate (1) 25-pair copper and (1) SM 24 Strand fiber cable both feeding the Restroom Building elec/telecom 204. The diagram does not indicate where the cables are coming from and who is responsible for pulling these cables into this location. Please provide detail for the location of these cables so we can determine the pulling distance. | IEI: This cabling is to be fed from the existing gateway in the Longhorn building. | 4 | |
| 94 | Paramount, POE Hybrid System, T4.1, for the POE Hybrid System please clarify who is responsible for providing & installing the following items shown on sheet T4.1 - #3 1. Oberon 3032/32" Bollard. 2. NEMA 4 Enclosure inside Bollard. 3. Ground bus bar insdie NEMA Enclosure. 4. Access Point inside bollard. Please provide part numbers for items required by Telecom Contractor. | IEI:1. Civil contractor to provide the footing for the bollard. Oberon Part # 39-303X-FOOTING-KIT |
2. NEMA 4 enclosure to be provided by the Telecommunications Contractor. Oberon Part # 39-1026-1084-WORKBOX
3. Ground Busbar to be provided by Telecommunications Contractor.
| 4. Access Point inside Bollard to be provided by NPS IT department. | 4 | |||
| 95 | Paramount, POE Hybrid System, T3.1, for the POE Hybrid System please clarify who is responsible for providing & installing the following items shown on sheet T3.1 - #3 1. Media Converter. 2. Power Surge Protectors. 3. POE Surge Protector. 4. Outdoor Wireless Access Point. Please provide part numbers for items required by Telecom Contractor. | IEI: 1, 2 and 3. Hybrid PoE system is to be coordinated with Leviton and they will provide part numbers and necessary components. | ||
| 4. Outdoor Wireless Access Point to be OFCI. | 4 | |||
| 96 | Paramount, WAPS, Plans/Specs, Will the Wireless Access Points as well as the WAP mouting brackets or enclosures be OFCI or CFCI. Please provide specs/Part# if they are CFCI | IEI: All Access Points and mounting hardware to be OFOI. | 4 | |
| 97 | Paramount, 275320, Cable Television Distribution System, Spec 275320 Cable Television Distribution System is not reflected anywhere on the plans. Is this spec required in the scope of work? If yes, Please provide details on plans. | IEI: Cable TV is not required at this time but was added for future use as needed. | 4 | |
| 98 | Since the insurance requirements does not required builder's risk. Does the NPS has builder's risk cover under thier policy? If yes, does the coverage include GCs? | NPS does not carry an insurance policy. The NPS is a federal entity and as such is self-insured. The need for builder's risk insurance is at the discretion of the contractor and should be included in their pricing as appropriate. | 4 | |
| 99 | Regarding the price proposal alone. What is the basis of award? | There is no basis of award for the price proposal alone. Reference Section M of the solicitation for basis of award. | 4 | |
| 100 | Is the purpose of the Bid Price Schedule or the schedule of values to remove or add scope of work for the project? | No, that is not the purpose of the Contract Price Schedule or the Schedule of Values. Base items will be awarded, while option items are optional and may be awarded at the government's discretion and in accordance with the terms of the contract. | 4 | |
| 101 | According the instruction to bidders a schedule of values need to be turn in per each line of per the Price Schedule. In order to avoid data entry errors and discrepancies, can the owner consider and allow the SOV to be email within 24 hours after the bid deadline? | |||
| No, the Schedule of Values must be submitted with the Contract Price Schedule as part of the proposal package. | 4 | |||
| 102 | Paramount, 274116, Assistive Listening, T3.2 states Assistive Listening System is OFOI, but 274116 3.8 asks to provide. Please confirm if ALS is OFOI, OFCI or CFCI. | IEI: Assistive Listening System is OFOI. | 4 | |
| 103 | Paramount, T3.2, AV Cabling, Much of the AV equipment listed on the Equipment schedule is OFOI. Please confirm what AV cabling is OFOI, OFCI, CFCI. | IEI: All cabing from the 3 gang wall plate to the devices (projectors, speakers and Projector Screens) is to be CFCI. | 4 | |
| 104 | Paramount, T4.5/T3.2, Barn Control & AV Plate, Please confirm how relay will be routed for Barn's 3 projection screens. | IEI: Routing from 3 Gang box (Relay) to be in conduit for its entire pathway. | 4 | |
| 105 | Paramount, T3.2, Projector Control /Panasonic Digital Link, Panasonic Digital Link supports 4K signal, but not RS-232, from the DMPS3-4K-150-C. Please confirm how projectors will be controlled. | IEI: Projectors will by controlled visa HD Base T digital link. | 4 | |
| 106 | Paramount, T3.2, Portable AV rack connections, Are connections to Portable AV Rack CFCI? | IEI: Connection to the portable AV rack to wall 3 gang box are OFOI. | 4 | |
| 107 | Paramount, T3.2, POE Switch, Typical AV diagram 1/T3.2 shows PoE switch as keynote 4. Keynote 4 on AV Schedule is the Listen LS-90 Transmitter. PoE switch does not appear on the AV Equipment schedule. Is PoE Switch OFOI, OFCI, CFCI? | IEI: PoE switch is OFOI. | 4 | |
| 108 | Paramount, 274116, AV Products, 274116 Part2 lists many products that do not appear on AV Schedule or typical av diagram. Please confirm these products are not part of this project. (Ex: Middle Atlantic SRSR-2-24, Tascam CD-200, Tascam CD-200i, Biamp AudiaFLEX Audia SOLO, IP2, OP2e, AEC-2HD, QSC CX302V, JBL Control 26CT, 126WT, MTC-126RIF, Control 28T-60WH, MTC-28V, MTC-28V, MTC-28/25CM, Listen LS-03 LS-04. | IEI: Products listed on T3.2 are the only products required for this project. | 4 | |
| 109 | Rocky Oaks, 274116, AV, Please provide AV system sheet for Rocky Oaks comparable to Paramount Ranch T3.2: |
AV Equipment schedule indicating OFOI or OFCI equipment.
Typical AV Diagram Rack elevations Mounting details.
| IEI: AV for Rocky Oaks is for pathways only as discussed with NPS. | 4 | ||||
| 110 | Please confirm that both projects can be built simultaneously. | That is the intent but the contractor can submit their schedule as long as it fits within the period of perfomance. | 6 | ||
| 111 | "The Geotechnical Report for Paramount Ranch indicates that the site is in a FEMA-- designated Flood Zone. | ||||
| a. | Will the NPS be carrying insurance to cover the risk to material, site, and potentially partially built structures? | ||||
| b. | Or does the NPS expect that the GC will carry this insurance. | ||||
| c. | If the GC is to carry this insurance, can you specify the limits that the policy should have? | ||||
| NPS expects the GC will carry insurance in accordance with clause 1452.228-70 Liablility Insurance. | 6 | ||||
| 112 | Please verify that the minimum density of 6 lb.cu ft requirement for the glass fiber batts is correct and is not a typo. (Ref. Paramount Specs SAMO -303051 page 07 21 00-3 section 2.4 B #7.) Insulation manufacturers of Type I preformed glass fiber batts do not meet this spec. | ARG: Revise requirement to be minimum density of 1.5 lb.cu ft | 6 | ||
| 113 | 3. | Please verify the recycle content for batt insulation products as stated shall contain a minimum of 50 percent post-consumer recycled glass content. (Ref. Rocky Oaks Spec page # SAMO-310132 1.3 C.) Insulation manufacture unable to meet this spec. Reference Johns Mansville’s Note on Recycled content [below]. | ARG: Revise the BOD product per 2.1 B.4, to be Owens Corning Corporation; EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation, or approved equal. | 6 | |
| 114 | We are assuming that the on-site Superintendent can also acts as the SSHO. And that the QC Manager can have no other duties. Please confirm this, or clarify it as needed. | There is nothing limiting the role of the Superintendent within the solicitation. Reference the specifications for the QC Manager's limitations and qualifications. | 5 | ||
| 115 | In Section 07 21 00, Building Insulation, Part 2.4 B (Paramount Specs SAMO -303051) regarding “Insulation for Sound Attenuation”, it specifies “Sound Attenuation Batts”. Based on the specification, it is impossible to meet the 6 lb.cu ft density requirement with a sound attenuation batt (SAB). That product is not made. There are fiberglass & mineral wool board products that meet these specifications. Please clarify if the 6 lb. density specification is required or not, and if so, should a board-type product be specified instead. | ARG:Revise requirement to be minimum density of 1.5 lb.cu ft | 6 | ||
| 116 | Sheet A3.1 (Paramount Ranch, Restroom Bldg Sections) shows the insulation to be at the ceiling level; Sheet A8.1 (Restroom wall sections) Shows the insulation at the underside of roof deck per key note 2. Please clarify which is correct or if the intent is to insulate at the roof deck and also at the ceiling. See screenshots below. | ARG: Provide insulation at underside of roof deck, and do not provide insulation at ceiling level. | 6 | ||
| 117 | Rocky Oaks, Residential Building, S2.2 Foundation and First Floor Framing Plan indicates, “…waterproofing over 4” gravel base. SAD for waterproofing requirements” Architectural drawings indicates vapor barrier over 4” gravel base. A/E please verify requirement. | ARG & SOHA: Provide a vapor barrier per spec section 03 30 00- 2.3- A | 6 | ||
| 118 | Rocky Oaks, Civil, Sheet C1.1, all the laterals for water, fire, and sewer for future stubs do not show the sizes and/or quick couplers. A/E please provide. | SDE: Future water stub to be 2" diameter / Future sewer lateral stub to be 6" diameter / There is no future stub for fire water | 6 | ||
| 119 | Paramount Ranch and Rocky Oaks. A/E please provide existing utilities as-builts for reference. | ARG: No as-built drawings are available. | 6 | ||
| 120 | Bid Extension Request - We have received feedback from several major subcontractors expressing concerns associated with their ability to submit bid proposals by the 11/7 at 7am PST due date and time. |
As such, we believe it would be in the best interest of the National Park Service (NPS) to postpone the project bid date until Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 2pm PST. This extra time would simply allow A/E to respond to RFI’s and more subcontractors to produce bid proposals for your project, resulting in a more competitively bid project overall. Thank you for your time and consideration.
| Please refer to the latest amendment for the current proposal submission deadline. | 6 | |||
| 121 | In the solicitation (page 49 of 55, Section E Volume I, Tech Proposal, following Factor 6) there is a final category of content named "OTHER SUBMITTALS". Is there something additional we should be providing in this section, or are we to leave it blank? Is there any information we can provide here that could contribute to the Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process mentioned in the Solicitation under Section M, Item A (Basis for Award)? | Any "other submittals" provided will be at the offeror's discretion and can include any necessary supplemental information to the technical proposal. | 5 | |
| 122 | Please confirm that Factor 3 has no page limit. | Factor 3 does not have a specific page limit. | 5 | |
| 123 | Please confirm that the schedule to be submitted in Factor 3 is a summary level schedule that includes major milestones and activities, i.e., not a full construction schedule to the level of detail that would be expected after award. | This is a difficult question to provide a firm answer to. The schedule must address/comply with what is specified for Factor 3 in Sections L and M of the solicitation. The contractor will need to use their discretion in determining how much detail needs to be included. | 5 | |
| 124 | Rocky Oaks - Specification 33 32 00 paragraph 2.3.C states that the contractor shall provide the contracting officer a process performance warranty certifying the system meets all pretreatment criteria standards required by LA County. The manufacturer typically provides a design review letter that ensures it will perform to the water quality objectives. This letter is submitted to LA County Health Dept for approval. The AdvanTex dealer requires this approval prior quoting the project. There is no record of this project being submitting to LA County Health Department for approval. | |||
| In order for the contractor to obtain pricing on this system, can you please coordinate with the engineer of record to have this project submitted to the LA County Health Depth? | SDE: Pretreatment system must meet standard county requirements for a NOWTS system and water quality objectives to be attained with their device can be reinforced within the design review letter. A process performance warranty is not strictly necessary and can be removed from the specifications requirements as the design review letter will confirm the treated effluent quality meets the correct standards. |
As this system is on federal property, it will not be submitted to the LA County Health Department. The federal government does not seek approval of local government entities.
| 5 | ||||
| 125 | Rocky Oaks - Drawing SS3.0 detail 2 shows an AdvanTex A20 2 pod mode 1A unit for the septic system. The AdvanTex dealer has performed a cursory review of the project and has expressed concern that this project will not confirm with LA County Local Agency Management Plan. Does the government intend to submit this project for review to the LA County Health Department? We will be unable to obtain a quote from AdvanTex until this is complete. | The AdvanTex dealer suggested these two design modifications that would alleviate their concerns about conforming to the LA County Local Agency Management Plan: | ||
| • | Instead of using a single 2500 gal recirculation tank with two AX20 pods as shown on the plans, use one AX40RT pod and tank combo. This should be a lower capital cost than the pod/concrete tank system which should be a benefit to NPS. | |||
| • | VCOM panel instead of the TCOM indicated on the plans. This provides more control and alarm capability with the proposed controller type change. | |||
| These modifications are acceptable. • No, per response above. Other comparable products can be used. | 5 | |||
| 126 | Paramount Ranch, documents do not clearly show existing fire lines to be removed or abandoned in-place. A/E please advise. | SDE: Remove only sections of fire lines that conflcit with proposed improvement installation. Otherwise abandon in place. For lines abandoned in place, provide slurry seal at either end to cap at both ends. | 6 | |
| 127 | Paramount Ranch, documents do not show existing utilities running along the existing Medea Creek bridge to remain or removed. If to be demo, are we allow to reuse existing pipes and/or conduits. A/E please advise. | SDE: Proposed water, sewer and dry utilties called per plan are to replace existing lines crossing the bridge respectively. Contractor to identify existing utilties crossing and coordinate with owner for active and non active lines prior to removal. Utilites that are not replaced by those proposed per plan are to remain. Pipes that are demo may not be resued. | 6 | |
| 128 | Requesting Additional Contract Duration. Due to procurement and lead time required on material, submittal submission and review time, we are requesting an additional four month for contract duration (from 12 months to 16 months). Most subcontractors bidding this project are small business and will be starting one site then moving over to second site causing a bit of a lag. Otherwise, General Contractors will need to hire large size businesses who have large crews to work simultaneously on both sites which we feel will drive costs significantly higher. 365 days is very aggressive on a project like this with multiple buildings and multiple sites, especially since material acquisition times these days take several months to get. NPS please approve this request. | The period of performance was extended in Amendment 4 where the contract clause 52.211-10 was revised from 365 calendar days to 450 calendar days. | 6 | |
| 129 | Paramount Ranch, without site demolition plans, please clarify how General Contractors are to bid the site utilities demolition. Request NPS clarify scope, so all bidders are bidding same scope. Some examples that need clarity are: | |||
| 1. | Page 245, Submittals, C. “Demolition Plan: Submit demolition plan for removal of existing site utilities required to install new utilities.” | |||
| 2. | page 247, Selective Demolition for alterations, B. “Remove existing work as indicated and as required to accomplish new work.” | |||
| SDE: Majority of existing utilties are understood to have been removed as part of remediation stage. Contractor to perform utility locate and provide plan for additional removal of utilties that may conflcit with propsoed improvements. | 6 | |||
| 130 | See Spec 07 41 13-1.8B for Paramount site. It calls out for the corrugated siding/roofing for the buildings located at Paramount Ranch to be Western Metal. According to the manufacturer, this product cannot be provided under warranty. Please confirm that no warranty is needed for Corten material. | |||
| ARG: Confirmed, warranty is not required. Warranties for Corten products are not available. | 6 | |||
| 131 | Please confirm if you will require a Site Safety Health Office as part of our project team. | NPS: see response to question #146 | 6 | |
| 132 | Please advise if the bid date can be moved back. A Monday morning bid will deter a lot of subcontractors from submitting quotes. We want to make sure we have the most competitive pricing for the NPS. | Please refer to the latest amendment for the current proposal submission deadline. | 5 | |
| 133 | Paramount Ranch - DELUGE EXPOSURE SYSTEM- Spec 21 13 19 calls for Deluge Exposure Protection systems. These are referenced on the plans (reference FP2.0, etc.), but not shown. Likewise, the riser diagram (ref. Detail 5 on FP5.1) indicates that these are “FUTURE” systems. Are the Deluge systems required as part of the current scope of work? | IEI & ARG: The Deluge system is included in the project. Omit the reference to the note 'future' on detail 5/FP5.1. Refer to details 11 & 12/ A8.5 and spec section 21 12 19 for layout and design intent. The contractor is responsible for final design-build of the sprinkler systems, and for developing shop drawings which shall be submitted for approval. | 6 | |
| 134 | Paramount Ranch - DELUGE EXPOSURE SYSTEM- Sprinkler plans refer to a Basis of Design Narrative (ref. FP2.0, etc.), but such does not appear to be in the specification package. Please provide this Narrative. If none exists, please provide desired design criteria. | IEI & ARG: Omit the reference to 'Basis of Design Narrative'. Refer to details 11 & 12/ A8.5 and spec section 21 12 19 for layout and design intent. The contractor is responsible for final design-build of the sprinkler systems, and for developing shop drawings which shall be submitted for approval. | 6 | |
| 135 | Paramount Ranch - DELUGE SYSTEM DEMAND- Will the water demand for the Deluge system need to be figured into the water supply requirements simultaneous with the overhead sprinklers? | IEI: Per NFPA 13 (2016 Edition), Section 11.3.2.2: The water supply shall be capable of furnishing the total demand for the interior sprinkler system and exposure protection deluge system. | 6 | |
| 136 | Paramount Ranch - FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DEMAND- Depending on the requirements of the Deluge systems (and whether this demand needs to be figured simultaneously with the interior overhead sprinkler demand), the riser size and possibly the water supply made be inadequate. Shall the contractor still figure using the sizes indicated on the sprinkler plans or resize them for actual demand conditions? | IEI: Pipe sizes should be modified as necessary for actual demand. | 6 | |
| 137 | BID DATE- depending on the answers to these questions, more time is needed to prepare our bids. Will a bid date extension be granted? | Please refer to the latest amendment for the current proposal submission deadline. | 6 | |
| 138 | Paramount & Rocky Oaks - SPRINKLER PLANS- Bid set fire sprinkler plans indicate they are “100% Final Construction Documents”. Are these already approved? | |||
| a. | If so, must these be followed (they may not be fully coordinated with final locations of other features, etc.)? | |||
| b. | If so, are these Documents available to the installing contractor (at no cost to the contractor) for their use? | |||
| c. | If so, must the installing contractor submit their own plans anyway? | |||
| IEI: The drawings are developed for layout and design intent. The contractor is responsible for final design-build of the sprinkler systems, and for developing shop drawings which shall be submitted for approval. | 6 |
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