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FCC LOMPOC – RENOVATION OF FOOD SERVICE BUILDING

PROJECT 6D9R QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SOLICITATION 15B61721B00000001

SUBMITTED BY AU’ AUTHUM KI:

1. Are the existing light fixtures fluorescent type fixtures, If yes? Can we expect the ballasts to have PCB’s in them?

CLARIFICATION: Yes, all existing are fluorescent. PCB may be present, for bidding purposes assume it is.

2. Plan Pg. E1.3 Lighting Schedule and Plan Pg. E2.1 Lighting new work. It appears that the Light Fixture “A” & “BE” symbols may be swapped on Plan Pg.

E2.1. Please verify which fixture goes where?

CLARIFICATION: The callouts on E2.1 are correct. The Lighting Fixture schedule symbols are clarified as follows:

3. Plan Pg. 1.3 Indicates 1 type “H” fixture and on Plan Pg. E2.2 Electrical Roof New Work there looks to be 2 different fixture symbols. Can you please verify if there is 1 type of light fixture on the roof or 2 different types?

CLARIFICATION: There is only 1 type of roof-mounted light, which you correctly identified as type H. Please note wall-mounted fixtures (type J) are reflected on E2.1.

4. Plan Pg. E0.1, General Notes #8. States “All conduits shall be rigid galvanized steel unless notes otherwise”. Nowhere on the drawings does it indicate any other conduits. The specifications 26 05 33 – 3.1, A., 1 states EMT is acceptable in concealed locations and EMT and specification 26 05 33 – B., 1 & 2 state “Exposed, not subject to physical damage” EMT is acceptable. Can you please clarify that rigid galvanized steel conduit is to be used only?

CLARIFICATION: Basis of design and bid is rigid only to avoid issues of physical damage due to the working environment throughout this building. Also keep in mind conduit seals requirement in the specifications where crossing areas of different temperature to avoid condensation and moisture traveling inside conduits.

5. Plan Pg. E2.1 Lighting New Work Plan. Shows light switches to be installed on walls. Can you please identify which light fixtures the switches control?

CLARIFICATION: Assume two (2) data and one (1) voice for purpose of bidding, confirm with FBOP in the field during installation. There is no communication room, assume point of connection to be an existing outdoor box located at Gridlines A and 8.

6. Regarding booster heater 12D. Plan Pg. K-2 indicates the booster heater FL Amps as 30.0 and Plan Pg. E1.2 indicates the Fl Amps at 90 Amps. Can you please verify which FL Amps it is?

CLARIFICATION: Dish machine, Item 12 Dishwasher (noted in specification division

11) electrical is 208V-3 ph. 90 amps, Item 12D Dishwasher Booster Heater (noted in specification division 11) electrical is 208V-3ph. 30KW. Please note Booster Heater is 30KW not 30 FLA. The information on Electrical drawings is accurate.

The FLA for the Booster Heater is 80.2A and it requires a 90A Circuit Breaker.

7. The drawings indicate four locations for data/voice. There is no indication on the drawings for a communication room, or if there is to be a rack or wall mount cabinet. Please indicate how these drops are to be terminated. Also, are the requirements two (2) data and one (1) voice per drop?

CLARIFICATION: Assume two (2) data and one (1) voice for purpose of bidding, confirm with FBOP in the field during installation. There is no communication room, assume point of connection to be an existing outdoor box located at Gridlines A and 8.

8. Please confirm that the contractor is only supplying and installing kitchen hoods and that all other food service equipment is by others.

CLARIFICATION: No, contractor is responsible for providing, installing and start of all kitchen equipment including exhaust Hood together with all related duct work, exhaust and make up air fans and control systems as specified under item 7 and items 7A through 7 F (specifications division 11 attached).

9. Has there been a HAZMAT survey done on the building (Asbestos and Lead Based Paint)?

CLARIFICATION: The building does not contain asbestos. Other Hazardous materials may be present, for bidding purposes assume it is.

10. Is there a soil report available?

CLARIFICATION: There is no soils report.

11. In reference to Detail 1, Sheet S2.0, will it be acceptable to drill at angle as to minimize the site excavation, and maintain trenching dimensions per the detail?

CLARIFICATION: Drill for dowels perpendicular to existing concrete.

12. Sheet A1.0 and A2.1 reference two (2) equipment pads (keynote 3.01 see structural drawings). The structural sheets S1.0 and S2.2 do not indicate these pad thicknesses. Please indicate the thickness required.

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to question #27 for response.

13. The drawings indicate that we are to add 5% ADA space to the existing table/chair assemblies. Are we to replace the seating units that required the additional space with new? The existing assemblies do not allow for an added tabletop.

CLARIFICATION: No new tabletops are added. The existing tables are to remain. The dashed lines shown on the drawings indicate the accessible clearance space required.

14. Sheet A2.12, Note 9.01 indicates to repaint existing pony walls. These walls have marlite glued to them, along with excessive damage to drywall and disconnected from top anchoring. Will the Government consider replacing instead of repair/paint these walls?

CLARIFICATION: Contractor shall repair or replace any items to remain which are damaged during the performance of the work.

SUBMITTED BY TECHNION CONTRACTORS TCI, INC.:

15. Is this Project a part of Project Labor Agreement (PLA) / Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA)? Or we just have to follow and comply with the document entitled “Construction Wage Rate”? Thank you.

CLARIFICATION: Contractors and subcontractors must pay laborers and mechanics employed directly upon the site of the work at least the locally prevailing wages (including fringe benefits), listed in the Davis-Bacon wage determination in the contract, for the work performed.

SUBMITTED BY MX CONSTRUCTION, INC.

16. Drawings A2.1.1, A4.0, A4.1 make reference to Specification Division 11:

Kitchen Equipment, but the specifications issued with Amendment 1 did not include a specification for Division 11. The Table of Contents of the new specifications list Lawford Design Group Foodservice Equipment Specifications, but the specifications are not included. Please provide the specifications for the Kitchen Equipment.

CHANGE: Division 11 specification section 11 32 00, Food Service Equipment is attached.

17. The drawings and specifications are unclear as to who is providing the kitchen equipment. Is the kitchen equipment Government furnished? Or, is the contractor to include providing and installing the kitchen equipment. Please confirm.

CLARIFICATION: Provided and installed as part of the contract. The Kitchen Equipment Contractor (KEC) shall supply, install and commission the foodservice equipment and shall be a sub-contractor to the Contractor.

18. Specification 01 31 00 outlines as a minimum four key personnel: Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Manager and Safety Manager. Is the intent for there to be four individuals? Or, can one person fill more than one role? As an example, can the superintendent also be the Safety Officer? Additionally, is the intent that all personnel are full time at the jobsite?

CLARIFICATION: Project Manager is not allowed to be the Superintendent but can be Safety Manager or Quality Manager. Superintendent in not allowed to be the Project Manager nor the Quality Manager, but can be the Safety Manager.

19. Is the contractor required to provide temporary fencing for the entire perimeter of the jobsite? If so, what is the requirement for the temporary fencing?

CLARIFICATION: Contractor will provide temporary fencing for the perimeter of the job site at a minimum height of 6’, chain link fence material (or like) twisted wire on top. Job site shall remain secured when contractor is not on site.

20. Can the contractor have a jobsite office trailer, secured Conex and a fenced laydown yard? Will roll-off dumpsters need to be secured in a fenced off area?

CLARIFICATION: Contractor is authorized a jobsite office trailer, secured Conex and fenced laydown yard. Jobsite office trailer and secured Conex shall be inside a contractor provided temporary fence. Roll-off dumpsters shall be secured in a fenced off area. All temporary fencing shall be a minimum height of 6’ chain link fence material (or like) with exposed twisted wire on top.

Job site shall remain secured when contractor is not on site. Lay down yard will not be provided utilities. Provisions to place jobsite office trailer inside secured jobsite area for access to utilities (electric) will be authorized.

21. What is the procedure for receiving and offloading materials and equipment at the jobsite?

CLARIFICATION: Project Manager and/or Superintendent must be on site to receive materials and equipment deliveries. Offloading of materials and equipment is the sole responsibly of contractor receiving material and/or equipment.

22. Are security escorts required throughout construction? If so, will the escorts be provided by the BOP? Or, are these costs to be included in the contractors proposal?

CLARIFICATION: Escorts will be provided by BOP, no cost incurred for job site security.

23. Sheet FA0.1 Delegated Design Shop Drawing note #4 indicates to provide as a separate line item for an additional allowance to furnish and install 5% of the total quantities of the fire alarm initiating and notification devices. However, the Schedule of Supplies/Services bid form does not have a CLIN item number for this allowance. Please confirm that the contractor is to provide a separate line item for this additional allowance. If so, should we enter it on the bottom of the bid form?

CLARIFICATION: For bidding purposes assume an additional 5% of total quantities above what is shown on the drawings in the bid, as a separate line item that is part of the base Fire Alarm contract. It is not an optional item or allowance, it is part of the bid.

24. Are there any known hazardous materials? Is there a hazardous materials survey report? If so, can the contractors receive a copy?

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to question #9 for response.

25. Reference Sheet E1.3, Lighting Schedule, the symbol for light fixture Type A & AE appear to be identified incorrectly; Inconsistent with the other identified “Option EL” emergency battery pack type light fixtures.

CLARIFICATION: You are correct. The callouts on E2.1 are accurate. The Lighting Fixture schedule symbols are clarified as follows:

SUBMITTED BY ANDERSON BURTON:

26. Can you provide a trenching patch back detail for the plumbing trenches inside the building (i.e. sand, visqueen, rebar, concrete, etc.)?

CHANGE: Contractor to trench existing slab for new underground pipes which are shown on plumbing drawings. SK 6/A8.1 attached for trench detail.

27. Please provide slab thickness and thicken edges and if any sand or base will be required at exterior equipment slabs shown on S1.0 and sheet and detail 1/S2.2 CLARIFICATION: The slab shall be 6” thick with #5 rebars at 12” o.c. maximum each way. Top of slab shall be 6” above grade. Slab thickness edge all around shall be 12” below grade and 8” wide. No slab or aggregate base required.

28. Please provide more information on the masonry exterior footing. What they will be with complete sizes and detail.

CLARIFICATION: See detail 1/S2.0 (previously issued on 12/17/2020).

29. There are 2 different details on the masonry footing per sheet S1.0 and detail 1/S2.0 is different than A6.0 detail 8. Please clarify which detail to use.

CLARIFICATION: Use detail 8 on sheet A6.0

30. Who is responsible for providing and installing the food service equipment per sheet K-2?

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to question #17 for response.

31. Food Service specifications have not been provided and the drawings do not show Manufacturer or Model # for Food Service Equipment. Please advise.

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to question #16 for response.

32. On E-?.1, pdf page 72, I see four locations for telecom. Will there be two data and one voice per drop?

CLARIFICATION: Assume two (2) data and one (1) voice for purpose of bidding, confirm with FBOP in the field during installation. There is no communication room, assume point of connection to be an existing outdoor box located at Gridlines A and 8.

33. I don’t see a telecom room on any drawings. Where is it located.

CLARIFICATION: Assume two (2) data and one (1) voice for purpose of bidding, confirm with FBOP in the field during installation. There is no communication room, assume point of connection to be an existing outdoor box located at Gridlines A and 8.

34. Are we to install a telecom rack or cabinet? What type?

CLARIFICATION: No racks are required. Pullboxes or small cabinet with terminal strips or patch strips will be needed to terminate wiring.

35. On sheet A2.1.2, note 12.01, who is responsible for moving the tables and how far away will they be getting stored?

CLARIFICATION: Contractor shall be responsible to remove tables and chairs. FCC Lompoc to provide storage space at FCC Lompoc. Storage Space will be determined by COR.

36. On sheet A2.2, note 08.02, where is this security access door located?

CLARIFICATION: There are three security doors located in the ceiling which provide access to the attic space above. Note 08.02 provides reference to the specification division and section for this item.

37. Is AISC certificate required for all structural steel fabrications?

CLARIFICATION: Yes, AISC certification is needed.

38. Who is responsible for providing and installing the Captive Air hood/equipment?

CLARIFICATION: Contractor will be responsible for procuring and installation of the hood and hood ventilation system from Captive Aire (hood, ducting, fans and fire suppression system). Contractor will also be responsible in coordinating start up with Captive Aire for the hood and hood ventilation system. All other foodservice equipment shall be provided and installed by the Kitchen Equipment Contractor (KEC).

39. Who is responsible for providing and installing the walk in freezer & cooler?

CLARIFICATION: Walk-In Freezer and Refrigerator shall be installed by the Kitchen Equipment Contractor (KEC), who shall be a subcontractor to the general contractor.

40. Is 3rd party commissioning going to be required for this project?

CLARIFICATION: No, the contractor shall be responsible for startup, and commissioning all Kitchen Equipment in the presence of a factory authorized agent or area representative.

SUBMITTED BY OCS Construction Services:

41. Is there a report for Abatement – Asbestos?

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to question #9 for response.

42. Are there as builds for the existing building?

CLARIFICATION: As built drawings of existing building not available.

43. What year was building built?

CLARIFICATION: 1992

44. Sheet A3.0 – needs to be resent as the door schedule did not transfer properly.

CLARIFICATION: Refer to sheet A3.0 issued on 12/17/20.

45. Is the metal roof the only element to be replaced?

CLARIFICATION: Demolition work is provided in sheets A2.0.1 & A2.0.2.

46. Is the metal canopy to remain?

CLARIFICATION: Refer to sheet A2.0.1 that was issued in addendum #1 (dated 2/3/21) for directions regarding the metal canopy.

47. Finished schedule for the finishes chosen, name of material, manufacturer, color etc.

CLARIFICATION: Refer to sheet A3.1 (issued on addendum #1 dated 2/3/21).

48. STRUCTURAL CHANGE:

Refer to attached SK1/S2.3 and SK2/S1.0 for updated structural details of the catwalk and hood attachment.

49. STRUCTURAL CHANGE:

Refer to attached revised S2.1 (with enlarged details SK1/S2.1 thru SK6/S2.1) for updated structural details of the catwalk system.