36C78619B0012-0002001.pdf

Request for Information (RFIs) Upgrade of Maintenance Bldg. 3001 Fort Snelling National Cemetery, MN

1. What items require lead-based paint removal & disposal per Specification LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL 02 83 33.13? See Environmental Report dated 09/20/18. Specifically:

• Room 02 S. Wall – White Concrete Block Wall

• Room 02 N. Wall – Red Concrete Block Wall

• Room 02 N. Wall – White Concrete Block Wall

• Room 03 N. Wall – Tan Concrete Block Wall

2. Does an industrial hygienist need to be provided by the contractor as stated on the Lead paint specification? Yes.

3. Does background monitoring need to be performed by the industrial hygienist?

Background lead samples should be collected by industrial hygienist prior to abatement.

4. Does the industrial hygienist need to be on site at all times during abatement? The industrial hygienist does not need to be on-site at all time during abatement, but will be there for the start, finish, and periodically throughout the abatement.

5. Can the lead containing survey be forwarded to the contractor? Does it show all of the locations that we are required to abate lead paint? The survey can be forwarded.

Within the report are figures outlining the locations of the identified lead paint.

6. Are there some locations where lead paint can be encapsulated rather than abated? If so what items may be encapsulated? Encapsulation is acceptable.

7. Where are we allow us to stage as the material laydown area requirements will be quite large for this very extensive project? Provisions are currently made for the use of the existing maintenance yard for laydown.

8. Will the cemetery maintenance staff be in building at all & is there phasing requirements that will need to be followed to allow ongoing Maintenance operations?

See specification 01 00 02.

9. Are there any noise issues for cemetery operations? Potential for construction to affect cemetery operation may exist, daily coordination with the cemetery will be necessary.

10. This project will likely get to a point where the winter weather will stop work on the foundations, slabs, structural steel & roofing that will require a winter exclusion / closure. Will the contractor be given more days to complete the work due to winter conditions? If needed, the contract will be extended to accommodate the weather.

11. Is there any timing that the Material handling facility will need to be constructed by if Alternate 1 is taken or can it be completed at the end of the project? The Material Handling Facility must be completed within the period of performance.

12. Is there a specific CCTV or access controls system that we need to have the new video surveillance system tie in to for the entire campus such as Lenel? Or is any system compatible or is it stand alone?

Stand alone.

13. Is there an IDS system required for the project? Does it need to be an ICIDS system by DAQ? See electrical drawings.

14. Is a new pre-engineered metal building required for alternate 1, what are the specifications for this work? Specifications have been provided.

15. Due to the extensive amount of trades involved with this project (very similar to a new build plus all of the alternates including an entire separate building), the bid deadline of August 12 with the site visit being held just last week will not provide adequate amount of time to assure that you receive the best value-based proposals. Is there a chance of adding a minimum of one additional week to this deadline (i.e. August 19th)? Subcontractor participation will be very low due to how busy the local market is if the deadline is not extended and it would be even better with an August 26th due date. No, the solicitation will not be extended until August 19. It will be extended to allow one week, once the questions and answers are posted.

16. If alternate 1 is not taken is any work required at the Material Storage Facility site? No.

17. Where is the Statement of Work SOW located that is mentioned on page one of the Solicitation? We have searched the drawings, solicitation and specifications and cannot find the SOW. The SOW is located on page 5 of the solicitation.

18. Is there a staffing requirement to have an onsite quality control person as well as an onsite superintendent? Contractor to provide the necessary personnel to comply with all contract requirements.

19. Can the superintendent be the safety manager as well? Contractor to provide the necessary personnel to comply with all contract requirements.

20. Does there need to be a Project manager as well? Contractor to provide the necessary personnel to comply with all contract requirements.

21. Does the contractor need to provide a 6’ high chain link fence around all project areas as well as the alternate 1 new pre-engineered metal building? See construction plans for fencing requirements.

22. Does the contractor need to provide all engineering for the pre-engineered metal building alternate 1? See construction plans and specifications.

23. Does the contractor need to provide all engineering for the stairs / miscellaneous steel?

Refer to specification section 05 50 00

24. What other engineering is required to be provided by the contractor? Refer to specific specification sections and sheet SS001 for delegated design requirements.

25. Please refer to C7/SF501, how often will the contractor be required to provide the supplementary steel bracing shown in this detail? Refer to sheet SF101 for locations of field spliced joists.

26. Please refer to SF501, the metal decking is shown to be reused where we are to install new roof joists. What areas does this apply to and is the existing roof decking in good enough shape for reuse? See sheet SF101 for locations where detail C7/SF501 is called out.

27. Concrete slab leveling is to be added as per SB101. Does the existing slab need to be cleaned roughed to accomplish this work? What is the specification that should be used to perform the concrete leveling? Refer to specification section 03 30 53 Cast‐In‐Place Concrete.

28. Do masonry, concrete and steel specialty inspections need to be provided by the contractor as per SS001? How often do the inspections need to be performed? Do the inspections need to be performed by a professional engineer? Refer to sheet SS001 for special inspection requirements.

29. Are any fire walls required to be constructed as there is a legend indicating 1- & 2-hour wall on sheet GI101, however none of the walls are marked to be rated? Refer to D4/GI101 for rated wall locations.

30. Does the flammable liquids separator require any additional liners in the soil? Refer to detail B4/PL501.

31. Is the contractor required to hire a CAD operator to complete the as-built drawings?

No.

32. Are there any blast resistance requirements for any of the new structures/windows?

Refer to sheet SS001 for structural requirements.

33. I was wondering what the qualifications for this job are and if my company is eligible.

Could you provide me with a list? This solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB only.

34. Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate? No, a sales tax exemption will not be provided.

All costs, including taxes, shall be submitted in your bid.

35. Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required? Badging is not required

36. Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

Refer to Specification section 01 00 02.

37. Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations. Yes.

38. Does the Government have a fire alarm servicer that they currently work with? What is the name and contact information of the person or persons that will need to be coordinated with for security and fire alarm and suppression systems work and/or disruptions? GB Technologies, Tim Callander @ 612-919-1838 or Sean Callander @ 612- 919-2843

39. Has the work area been checked for asbestos or any hazardous materials? See Environmental Report dated 09/20/18.

40. Is the report available? Yes, the report is provided with this addendum.

41. What is the Governments’ policy if asbestos products are encountered during construction? Refer to specification section 02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing.

42. Will GC need to include prices for material testing? Survey the site? Refer to specifications, Division 1.

43. Who is responsible for underground utility locations? The Contractor is responsible for utility location and test pitting.

44. Please confirm if the qualified Superintendent can act as the SSHO on site? Contractor to provide the necessary personnel to comply with all contract requirements.

45. In the breakdown requested, is the Mech/ electrical / plumbing considered under Div 5?

Use the attached spreadsheet for the breakdown. If you are not sure what to use for each division, see the NCA MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS to see the breakdown for each Division. Since this is an IFB, these will be lumps sums by division only.

46. What about underground service utilities? Div 5, Div 8? Read #45 Response

47. What would Div 07 – Special construction be considered? Read #45 Response

48. Would you rather see a divisional breakdown in lieu of the one in the solicitation? Read #45 Response

49. Due to current potentially significant tariffs being placed on the importation of building materials such as wood or steel by the current Presidential Executive Branch, if a tariff is placed after bid time and before award will the government consider a price escalation on a contract value for products such as steel or wood should the executive branch levee tariffs effecting such materials? Most of these materials would still have been Buy American compliant as the tariffs would increase pricing on all steel or wood materials, regardless of origin Please refer to

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES FEB 2013

50. Are there any requirements for LEED certifications? Refer to Specification Section 01 00

51. Are there any requirements for recycling? Refer to Specification Section 01 74 19

52. It was brought to our attention that the SSM-1 Hi-Macs “Natural Gray” specified in 09 06 00 2.4- A does not exist. If you would, please advise as to how you would like this quoted. The Contractor should use M552 Shadow Concrete from the same manufacturer.