Coburn Gore 47PB0025R0044 QA V4 2026 03 02.pdf

Question Answer Date Received Date Responded Amendment Number

Given the schematic nature of the project, the complexity, the considerable amount of unknown site/geotechnical information, the lack of specifications, etc., it is requested that the CMc Contingency Allowance listed in the Solicitation Section I.E.-2 be increased from 3% to 5%.

Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation. GSA's intent is to issue a future amendment that will contain additional technical information to alleviate this concern and the need to consider increasing the CMc Contingency Allowance.

09/23/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Many (but not all) projects in Maine buy fabricated and installed structural steel from Canada. Under the terms of the Buy America Act, and the high security nature of CBP, are construction managers allowed to consider/purchase these or other materials and services from Canada?

The Trade Agreements Act provides the authority for the President to waive the Buy American statute for eligible products from countries that have signed an international trade agreement with the United States. The value of the acquisition is a determining factor in the applicability of trade agreements.

Canada is a party to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) and Free Trade Agreements. The threshold for the WTO GPA is $6,708,000.

As the Coburn Gore contract will exceed this amount, steel for this project can be purchased from Canada.

9/30/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Can GSA provide a sample or template of the Contract Price Form / CLIN structure to ensure cost segregation (base, housing option, IRA-eligible items) is formatted correctly?

The Contract Price Form contains separate tables for the Basic Requirement, Housing Options, Proposal Rates, and Unit Prices. The Basic Requirement and Housing Options tables contain mathematical instructions for each calculation.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Small Business Socioeconomic Evaluation Factor (5%) - If an Other-Than-Small Business (OTSB) serves as the prime, and it forms a Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA) with a qualified Small Business, will the team receive credit (full or partial) under this evaluation factor? Or is evaluation credit limited only to primes that are themselves Small Businesses under NAICS 236220?

In the scenario raised, the Prime contractor would have to be a small business to receive any credit under the Small Business Socioeconomic Status evalutation criteria.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

The solicitation at Section II.F requires joint ventures to submit “financial information,” and the CASB DS-1 form references reconciliation with an entity’s financial accounting records. Can you please clarify whether audited financial statements (e.g., balance sheet and income statement) are required from all offerors as part of the initial proposal, or if they will only be requested during responsibility determination or when a joint venture or CAS-covered entity is involved?

In the case of a Joint Venture that qualifies as a small business, the Joint Venture entity must provide the financial information at Solicitation Section II.E.(4) with their proposal.

In the case of a Joint Venture that qualifies as a large business, the Joint Venture entity must provide the financial information at Solicitation Section II.E.(3) with their proposal.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Is RFP Document 12 to be included as part of proposal? No, Solicitation Document #12, CBP Non-Disclosure Agreement Form, is required to be submitted to the Contracting Officer to receive approval to dowload the Controlled but Unclassified Information (CUI) documents from www.SAM.gov. These are RFP Attachments 8, 9, 12, and 13.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

For the Housing Option CLIN, should escalation or market volatility adjustments be included in the proposed price, or will this be handled under EPA provisions?

There are no Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) provisions in this solicitation and contract. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Are joint venture/teaming agreements required to be fully executed at proposal submission, or can they be provided post-award?

Per Solicitation Sections II.A and II.F, fully executed Joint Venture Agreements are required with proposal submission.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

To what level of detail does GSA expect the initial risk registry to be developed for the proposal submission?

The initial risk registry can be top level by trade for GSA / CBP review. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Will GSA require the CMc to prepare independent cost estimates at each A/E design milestone (Concept, 65%, 95%, 100%), or only at certain stages?

At each AE design milestone to allow GSA to review trends by trade for value management.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Does the CMc team need to budget for third-party peer reviewers under Construction Excellence Peer Reviews (CEPR), or will these be GSA-funded?

No, this will not be the resposibility of the CMc contractor. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Is the CMc responsible for procuring and managing the commissioning agent (CxP), or will this be provided separately by GSA as indicated in attachments?

The commissioning agent will be contracted for separately by the GSA. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Will GSA allow early work packages (e.g., utilities, site prep, demolition) to be authorized prior to GMP, and if so, what approvals are required?

Early Work Packages may be proposed by the CMc contractor and/or requested by the GSA. Design will be completed by the Architect Engineer (AE) contractor. The GSA would request a proposal from the CMc contractor. If an early work package reduces the scope of the construction services under the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), the Estimated Cost of the Work (ECW) shall be reduced, and the Construction Contingency Allowance (CCA), fee for the construction work, and GMP shall be adjusted accordingly.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

What is the government’s expectation for phased occupancy or turnover — single turnover at the end, or rolling handovers (e.g., CBP operations before housing)?

Single turnover for the LPOE. The housing can be turned over later, subject to CBP approval and the construction sequencing plan by the CMc contractor. Separate Notices to Proceed (NTP) and completion dates will be established for the Port and Housing options.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

For IRA Emerging & Sustainable Technology installations (PV, heat pumps, LEDs, insulation), will the CMc be responsible for long-term performance monitoring, or only installation/certification at turnover?

The CMc contractor will be responsible for installation / certification / training only. GSA will perform longterm maintenance and monitoring.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Does the 3% CMc Contingency Allowance apply to both base and IRA-funded CLINs, or only to base scope?

There are no IRA funded CLINS in this procurement. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Will GSA provide a standard deliverables matrix (to be included in PMIS) that defines all submittals, or must the CMc develop it from scratch?

Please see Amendment 0001. The 2025 Interim Core Building Standards Submittal Matrix has been added to the Solicitation as Master Attachment Number 18.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Are Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) required with the proposal submission for IRA-eligible materials, or only after award during construction procurement?

LEC materials that would have qualified for IRA funds are still able to be procured, provided the CMc demonstrate they are cost neutral to conventional materials. If LEC materials are proposed, EPDs need to be provided to demonstrate compliance.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

What format should be used for as-built BIM deliverables — COBie spreadsheets, native model files, or both?

Please see Amendment 0001. The GSA Building Information Modeling (BIM) Guide 07 has been added to the Solicitation as Master Attachment Number 19. The public facing link to 3D-4D Building Information Modeling has been added to the Solicitation as Master Attachment Number 20.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Will GSA accept a corporate safety plan (with site-specific appendices added post-award), or must a full site-specific safety plan be included in the proposal submission?

The requirements for the Safety Plan submission, as part of the Management and Technical Approach (Design Phase Services and Construction Phase Services), are detailed at Solicitation Section II.D.(2)(b). The Evaluation Standard for this Evaluation Criteria is detailed at Solicitation Section VI.F.(2). Per this document, the proposal must delineate the Offeror's knowledge, programs, and processes, relating them to the unique requirements of this project and demonstrating their approach to its management and execution of the project.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

For the Small Business Subcontracting Plan, are there specific percentage targets (beyond FAR 19.7 thresholds) that apply to this region or project?

No, but it may be helpful to know GSA's goals, which are as follows: Small Business (25%); Small Disadvantaged Business (5%); Woman-Owned Small Business (5%); Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (5%); HUBZone Small Business (3%).

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Can GSA confirm whether financial statements and bonding capacity letters must be included with the initial proposal, or only upon request during responsibility determination?

Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation. Solicitation Section III.G., Bond Requirements, has been amended to include FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee. See Agreement Section III.I., Performance and Payment Bonds, for additional bonding requirements.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Can you confirm whether the Uniformat II Level 3 cost breakdown must be submitted in Excel format using the provided reference guide, or is a PDF narrative acceptable?

Excel is preferred, but a .pdf printout would be acceptable. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

For the Fee Percentage (CLIN 0005) and overhead/delay rates, does the Government require supporting documentation (e.g., audited indirect rates, historical data), or is a self-certified rate sufficient?

No backup or supporting documentation is required. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Should unit prices for adjustments (Rate 0001–0002) be submitted in a separate attachment, or consolidated within the Contract Price Form?

Please use the Pricing Form provided as Solicitation Document (2). 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Is there a required page limit or format (font size, spacing, section order) for the Technical Proposal submission?

Please see Solicitation Section II.A., Proposal Contents, and Solicitation Section II.B., Proposal Format.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

The solicitation references multiple Statements of Work (SOWs) and design attachments

— should we address all of them in the Technical Proposal, or only the “CMc SOW Final 2025 03 2.pdf” as the governing SOW?

CMc SOW Final 2025 03 2 only. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

The solicitation limits site visit attendance to four representatives — do subcontractors count toward this limit, or only prime contractor staff?

The limit is four representatives per offeror. However, companies at both the prime and subcontract levels are welcome to register separately.

10/15/2025 10/15/25 (email) 0001

For the CBP Short Term Contractor Information Sheet, is there a specific format (PDF vs Excel), and should it be submitted only once for the site visit or again with the full proposal?

The required form was provided as Solicitation Document 13. A copy is attached to this email for your convenience. This document is only needed for the Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit.

10/15/2025 10/15/25 (email) 0001

Are Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) required to be submitted directly by the client to PBS, or may the offeror collect and submit them in the proposal package?

Please see Solicitation Section II.D.(4)(b). Completed PPQs shall be submitted with the proposal...Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submission of questionnaires. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the project. If the client requests, the client may submit a questionnaire directly to the Government's point of contact, via email at (james.adamo@gsa.gov) and (michele.valenza@gsa.gov) prior to proposal closing date.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Is there a minimum number of PPQs required (e.g., 3 projects), or will the Government evaluate all that are submitted regardless of number?

The government will evaluate the three (3) PPQs submitted for each of the three (3) “similar” projects submitted under Evaluation Factor 1.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

For the Individual Subcontracting Plan, does GSA expect separate goals for each option period as well as the base period, or is a total roll-up across the contract acceptable?

Please see Solicitation Document 7, Individual Model Small Business Subcontracting Plan (May 2025). This document states the following. For contracts with option periods, the individual plan will include:

● separate goals for the base period

● separate goals for each option period

● a sum total of all periods for the entire contract term

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

For the Bid Bond (SF-24), what is the required penal sum percentage of the bid? Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation. Solicitation Section III.G., Bond Requirements, has been amended to include FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

For performance and payment bonds, how many calendar days after award must they be submitted? The SF-1442 references this but doesn’t specify clearly.

See Agreement Section III.I., Performance and Payment Bonds. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Are there any specific insurance coverage limits beyond standard FAR/GSAR requirements (e.g., Builder’s Risk, Pollution Liability)?

No. However, should the contractor wish to carry Builder's Risk Insurance, the Government will pay for the cost as an allowable expense.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Should the Offeror Reps & Certs (CMc301) be submitted as a signed standalone document, or will SAM.gov registration suffice?

Both. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

For the CASB DS-1 Disclosure Statement, is the CO expecting a new submission with this proposal, or may we reference an existing approved DS-1 on file with our cognizant audit agency?

In the scenario stated, please provide a copy of the existing Disclosure Statement with the approval by the cognizant audit agency.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

If revisions are required [to DS-1], should they be submitted directly to the CO, or only to the cognizant ACO/auditor?

In the scenario stated, submit directly to the cognizant ACO/auditor, with a copy to the Coburn Gore CO.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Can you confirm whether the Proprietary Information Agreement (Attachment 14) must be signed and submitted with the proposal, or is it only required post-award?

The Proprietary Information Agreement must be submitted with the proposal. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

The solicitation references multiple Design Narratives and PORs — should we submit acknowledgments for each, or is it sufficient to reference the final combined concept?

Reference the final combined concept when available. 10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

In the event of an Offer being submitted by an SBA-approved joint-venture (JV), in which case the JV itself qualifies as a Small Business (and therefore qualifies for the SB socioeconomic 5% scoring), would the JV also be permitted to present past performance not performed as the JV, but performed independently by the member companies? For example, if a member of the JV is a large business with projects which meet all of the criteria of a “similar” project, would the JV receive the credit for those projects? The spirit of the 5% scoring is for it to go to actual small businesses, and not for it to be manipulated by large businesses through the JV loophole, correct? It would seem most fair that the member entities would have to decide between getting the SB scoring by submitting as a SB JV or getting the past performance scoring by submitting as a large business, but not both, correct?

Please see Solicitation Section II.F.(4). Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

10/15/2025 10/27/2025 0001

Please extend RFI due date to at least 11/5/25 as more RFIs are anticipated Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation. 10/21/2025 10/27/2025 0001 Please confirm how the bid security should be calculated. Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation. Solicitation Section III.G., Bond

Requirements, has been amended to include FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee.

10/21/2025 10/27/2025 0001

As discussed at the walk-through, FAR requires the SAM registration status for a joint venture (JV) to be “Active” at the time their offer is submitted to be considered for award.

If the current government shutdown does not allow a new JV registration to be processed in time for the offer, how will this be handled or considered by the GSA?

If a potential Joint Venture offeror should experience issues with SAM registration, this information shall be provided to the CO as soon as it becomes know.

10/22/25 10/27/2025 0001

Master Attachment 15 – “Coburn Gore LPOE Final Concept Submission Combined REV 08-11-25” is not listed as a CUI document in the Solicitation. However, the associated content is stamped with bold or highlighted red font noting, “PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT This is controlled unclassified information. Do not remove the CUI marking. Properly destroy or return documents when no longer needed.

Controlled By: GSA (Records@gsa.gov)”. In a September 30, 2025 email from GSA, we received confirmation that the document was not marked CUI. The file name was not marked but the documents clearly are. Therefore, we respectfully request that the CUI markings be redacted/removed based on your confirmation that the document is not marked CUI and redistributed for intended use. As a CMMC level 2 certified company and as the individual pages of the document are marked as CUI, the document will need to be handled as CUI as otherwise our certification is jeopardized.

Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation. Master Attachments 14 and 15 are now marked as CUI.

10/24/25 10/27/2025 0001

Please confirm the CMc will not be held to the Target ECW CLIN 0002 and reaffirm this is solely used for evaluation purposes for the selection of the CMc. The only CLIN that the CMc will be held to is CLIN 0001 “Design Phase Services (Firm Fixed Price) – Includes all Housing Options.” Our understating is the GMP will be established at roughly 75% design.

The CMc contract includes design phase services at a firm-fixed-price (FFP) and an option(s) for construction at a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The GMP, which includes the Estimated Cost of the Work (ECW), CMc Contingency Allowance (CCA) and Fee, is the construction ceiling price described by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 16.403. The GMP is established at contract award. As is the case for Coburn Gore, the GMP may be established as one option or as multiple options, with separate GMP amounts.

The GMP may be bilaterally modified upward during the design phase ONLY for approved additions to the scope of work. The GMP may be bilaterally modified downward during the design phase for deletions to the scope of work

10/24/25 10/27/2025 0001

Please confirm the site visit, held Tuesday, October 21, 2025 is/was a mandatory requirement for all offerors.

The Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit is NOT mandatory to attend. 10/24/25 10/27/2025 0001

Please re-affirm that all RFIs should also go to the Alternate Contracting Officer besides the Prime CO and PM. Please confirm that the PM should receive a copy of the Offeror’s submission as well.

Yes, in addition to the CO, Molly Lewis, Molly.Lewis@gsa.gov and PM, Li-hang Wang, li-hang.wang@gsa.gov, please included Michele Valenza,michele.valenza@gsa.gov on all RFI's.

10/24/25 10/27/2025 0001

As the government is currently shutdown, please advise what the impact may be on the project and proposal timeline.

It is not yet known what impact, if any, the current lapse in appropriations will have on the Coburn Gore CMc solicitation. All potential offerors will be notified of any changes, should they occur.

10/24/25 10/27/2025 0001

Who is responsible for the primary electrical work? Will that be provided by GSA? Please confirm the extent of the primary electrical work, compared to secondary and building distribution systems.

As communicated during the site walk through, the three phase power installation to the site from Hydroquebec is the responsibility of the CMc as part of the pre-enabling work. GSA has established a customer record with Hydroquebec (HQ), and HQ requires a Quebec licensed master electrician contracted to continue the execution of the three phase power installation. It is expected the HQ will perform all of the utility line work to carry three phase across the border from Canada. Also, GSA expects that HQ provide the transformers for the LPOE and the Housing. exact locations TBD. GSA will lead the communication between HQ and the CMc contracted to execute the work. (GSA is also sorting out the presidential permit requirements of cross border utility work between Dept of Energy and Dept of State and will advise of any potential impacts to this scope to the CMc). Secondary and building distribution systems are also the responsibility of the CMc.

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Contract documents contain conflicting dates for Substantial Completion and Notice to Proceed:

A/E SOW Section 6 (Page 17): February 16, 2029 CMa SOW Section 2.3 (Page 10): December 15, 2028 CMc SOW Section 4.a (Page 12): February 16, 2029 CMc Agreement Section I.C.(2)(b) (Page 6): "37 months from NTP"

NTP listed as both July 6, 2026 (CMc SOW Page 12) and September 15, 2026 (A/E SOW Page 17)

Please clarify:

What is the official contractual Substantial Completion date for the LPOE?

What is the confirmed Construction NTP date?

Are there separate Substantial Completion dates for LPOE vs. Housing components?

This affects project schedule development, milestone planning, and coordination with all project team members.

The documents were prepared and gathered while the concept design workflow was active.

The housing design has evolved much slower than initially anticipated since the posting.

Presently our internal tracker indicates the following: CMC award: estimated April 2026, Construction start: estimated April 30, 2027, susbtantial completion: estimated April 30, 2030. The CMc is expected to develop a phased construction plan with GSA and CBP to enable the land port to remain in continuous operation and the housing to remain available to officers uninterrupted. GSA and CBP anticipates two separate CPM schedules tracking the LPOE construction and the Housing program construction on separate paths, with a confirmed phasing plan and logistics plan developed together after award

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Drawings show Primary/Inbound Inspection Booths (Qty: 3) and Secondary/Outbound Booth (Qty: 1), but materials and specifications are undefined. Please clarify: (1) What is the construction type (prefab modular, concrete, masonry, steel frame, or other)? (2) Are booths permanent, semi-permanent, or temporary?

Please refer to sheets A-432, A-433 for more information regarding the design of the inspection booths. Each booth will be a prefabricated, steel framed booth with overhead infrared heating lamps, resistant heating mats on the floor, a DX cooling unit in each booth, and OA provided from a duct routed down through the basement and out to the facade of the CIB. The exterior cladding of the booth is TBD, but will need to be robust and salt resistant (the design team is considering fibre cement and metal). The booths are designed to be pre-fabricated and hoisted into place, with MEP hookups accessible from a hatch in the upper floor level. The are designed to be permanent, but easily replaceable when they take too much wear and tear.

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Please provide clarity on the responsibilities of the SME reviewers as listed in the CMc Scope of work section 4 including civil-structural, geotechnical, hydrology/hydraulics, mechanical, electrical and architectural, as well as the Environmental Specialist. Should the CMc be hiring a complete parallel design peer review team? What is their expected role(s) and % allocaiton to the project during preconstruction and construction. Please provide the required certifications, experience, and field inspection requirements

If the CMc has licensed specialist on staff who can perform peer reviews, advise on the design, and provide Deisgn assist services with staff in house, a parallel team is not needed.

CMc to clearly delineate in-house staff or secondary third party consultants on the submittion. We request the submission provide the licensing credentials for each specialty consultant on the submission. (Jim- I think this is generally 20% during design assist / DD phase, 40% during CD phase, and remainder during construction phase. can we look at others we have in the region?

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

The roofing system has multiple slope orientations. How does the structure provide for this building geometry.

Refer to Design Narrative Section 8.0 Structural. Specifically, refer to Section 8.9 Structural Framing Layout and 8.10 Roof Canopy - TYLin

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

How is the structure to be measured, quantified and costed for this project? There are no structural documents for any of the required GMPs.

Refer to Design Narrative Section 8.0 Structural. Speficially refer to Section 8.6 Pricing Assumptions, Section 8.9 Suctural Framing Layout and Section 8.10 Roof Canopy. - TYLin

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Roofing - is the entirety of the roof a metal roof system? Drawing A-118 is not clear on what material is depicted in plan view. It appears to match the "timber soffit" graphical pattern. Please advise. What areas are to receive membrane roofing.

All roof/canopy areas will be standing seam zinc. The underside of the roof / canopy will be a thermally modified wood product.

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Drawing A201 identifies locations for “Type B – Bullet resistant glass” however does not identify or differentiate locations for blast requirements identified within the design narrative. Design Narrative (Pg 87) - 8.8.2 requires Blast mitigation however drawings only identify ballistic requirements. Please provide blast requirements and locations.

Please refer to A-203-206; each pane of glass is tagged. Please refer to page 60-62 of the design narrative for each specifc glass assembly.

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Drawing A-301 refers to CMU backing in detail 2 however wall sections (A302) do not show where this detail occurs (other than stairwells). Please Clarify

2/A-301 is an exterior wall detail only, which only occurs at the detention suite. 10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Floor and wall finish specifications and locations are not shown on the architectural drawings or in the finish schedule. Please confirm the required floor and wall finishes for all applicable areas.

Provide a boilerplace commercial occupancy schedule as place holder. We will integrate selection of finishes into the Design Assist process. We have had lessons learned information across the entier program we can reference

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Partition types are listed in the drawings; however, no partition layouts or locations are shown on the architectural floor plans. Please confirm where each partition type is to be used.

We will provide the LPOE design standards which will provide clarity on the design intent of the interior partition schedule

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Please provide the list of Pre-Purchased Equipment available (per Spec ) See attachment 24ii- Template of cross agency funding matrix. 10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002 Drawing C-502: Where is the anticipated location for the Geothermal wellfield? Under the CIB and post-primary vehicle circulation (the southern half of the project site). 10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Design Narrative (Pg 85) 8.3.1 – Geotechnical report forthcoming. Please confirm when the geotech and environmental assesment will be issued. Please confirm ledge or contaminated soils removal requirements for locations of water storage and underground features.

See attachment 24iii-The Coburn Gore LPOE Geothermal Study. The CMc may propose geotechincal studyas optional additional service

10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Design Narrative (Pg 26) – Landscape design provides a location for a new rain garden to be constructed in the same location as the existing Franklin County Landfill which is also identified as not to be disturbed. Please clarify intent

This is no longer an issue since the current design supercedes this intent. 10/21/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Master Attachment 16 – “Coburn Gore LPOE Spec TOC Final Concept Combined 08-11- 25” lists specifications that have not been included in any of the documentation provided to date. Please issue corresponding concept submission specifications for use in preparing the Estimated Cost of Work (ECW) portion required in the submission.

We will include in the addendum . 10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

GSA personnel noted during the site visit that land acquisition is not completed and that negotiations are on-going. Please define the current status and what the timeline is for acquisition in relation to commencing work on site.

GSA's master schedule is tracking federal aquitions commencing in late April 2026. The CMc will develop the phasing and logistics plan coordinating with GSA acquisitions timeline. It is anticipated that closing on site acquisitions by June of 2027

10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

GSA personnel noted at the site visit that geotechnical information is not available.

Offerors need this information to properly assess costs impacted by geotechnical findings.

Please confirm status of the Geotech investigation and reporting timeline expected.

CMc party to provide optional service and fees in the bid to provide geotechnical survey and soils collection and characterization. GSA will expand upon the current access agreements with abutters to allow temporary construction easement for the rig.

10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

GSA personnel noted at the site visit that the environmental consultant is actively completing their respective review for night sky impacts. What is the status of impacts to endangered species, local fauna and flora? Please comment.

The 2023 CBP LPOE design standards reference adherence to Dark Skies initiative. The A/E will develop site lighting adhering to this criterion.

Per the NEPA contracotr: Right now, the only mitigation measures are for the Canada Lynx:

Avoid tree clearing and disturbance to the extent practicable between May 1 and July 15 to avoid the breeding and denning season of Canada lynx.

If work must be conducted between May 1 and July 15, work crews or an environmental monitor should be trained to perform a pre-construction walkthrough of the area and inspect for evidence of Canada lynx dens or Canada lynx (sightings, tracks, scat, etc.). If Canada lynx evidence is observed within 100 ft of the site, do not proceed with construction until after July 15.

Brief project personnel on avoiding Canada lynx and preventing vehicle collisions (drive slowly and during daylight hours as much as possible).

Schedule construction work during daylight hours to minimize trips during the dusk and dawn periods when Canada lynx are most active.

Any permanent fencing must be permeable to wildlife to allow any trapped Canada lynx to escape.

Install temporary fencing around any open pits to prevent Canada lynx from falling in, and/or place ramps into any pits or trenches for Canada lynx to escape if they fall in.

10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Have archaeological investigations taken place? Please confirm status and reporting timeline.

Planned to take place in Spring of 2026, to be performed by JMT - NEPA specialist currently contracted by GSA

10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

The existing dump is not well understood. Is there an environmental review in place to verify contents of the location and potential hazards to be encountered? Please confirm status and reporting timeline.

This is a dormant landfill that is on the Maine DEP register. ME DEP team has performed a preliminary assement and did not report concern. The only scope remaining adjacent to the landfill is the re-routing of Big Island Road and returning to its current state (unpaved), and the relocation of the gate house to the hunting club.

10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Documentation in the VHB report in the Design Narrative highlights that there appears to be no flood studies for the project. Is a FEMA or Corp of Engineer’s assessment pending?

Not at this time 10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Does the CMc have to be Kahua certified as well? Will the CMc be expected to utilize this software platform?

CMc is expected to use Kahua. There are a series of free trainings available. No certification is required. Security HSPD_12 tier 1clearance required to access the system

10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

The HydroQuebec 3-Phase work is described in the December 22, 2022 feasibility study.

Is this work to be included in the GMP Budget being established? There is no CLIN on the Contract Price Form assigned to this potential scope of work. It is unclear if this is for information only. Please clarify.

YES- CMc to indicate a new CLN to track the cost of the three phase connection scope from Hydroquebec. As discussed during the pre-bid conference, CMc is to procure the services of a Quebec licensed master electrician to conduct the work scope. See line 4 above

10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

The CMa Period of Performance outline indicates delivery method as DBB format and provides milestone dates in Par. 2.3 that appear to be outdated. Specifically, Concept Design and Design Development dated as 9/10/24 and 5/15/25 respectively. The documents in the CMc Solicitation are incomplete. Are additional documents to be released prior to the Offeror’s response due date? Please clarify the status of the Performance Period and reassert the intent to deliver as CMc.

Per JACOBS - The POP for CMa will be requested to extend out from May 7, 2025 to whenever the end of Concept Phase (Commissioner's approval) is obtained.

10/24/2025 12/10/2025 0002

To accurately take off the cuts/fills of the sitework it would be helpful to have the cad file of the grading plans. Would GSA/Design please provide the file for estimating purposes.

We can sign additional releases as needed

We will provide cut / fill for housing with the modification - (Narrative from housing progress submission as attachment)

11/19/2025 12/10/2025 0002

During the walkthrough on 10/21 the GSA stated they would like construciton to begin fall 2026 but also stated the purchase of the land was not expected to be complete until spring of 2027. Will the construciton start expectations be delayed based on when the land aquisition is completed?

The CMc will coordinate with GSA acquisitions team to develop an overall phasing and logistics plan to include phased mobilization plan with the acquisitions schedule

11/19/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Please provide schedule for plumbing fixture and plumbing equipment. Provide a generic commercially rated plumbing schedule for budgetary purposes, and refer to the housing narrative in the concept progress submission

11/19/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Please provide specification for the exterior curtain wall, and wall panel systems Assume Kawneer 1600 Curtain wall system as basis of pricing. During design assist phase we can investigate alternative sources that may be more cost effective for the GOvernment

11/19/2025 12/10/2025 0002

Design Narrative Section 7.4.4.c provides no specific information regarding wall finish requirements for moisture-exposed areas. Division 09 Specifications TOC lists:

09 30 13 CERAMIC TILING

09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

However, no applications are specified for these moisture-exposed spaces: Kitchenettes (152, 230) Lactation Support Room (138) Janitorial Closets (136, 229, 13, 148) and Janitorial Supply Closet (148) Wellness Room (140) Agriculture Lab (139) Agricultural Disposal Room Break Room (126) a.) For kitchenettes (rooms 152, 230), what are the wall finish specifications?

b.) For the Lactation Support Room (138), what are the wall finish specifications?

c.) For janitorial closets and supply closets (136, 229, 13, 148), what are the wall finish specifications?

d.) For the Wellness Room (140), what are the wall finish specifications?

e.) For the Agriculture Lab (139) and Agricultural Disposal Room, what are the wall finish specifications?

f.) For the Break Room (126), what are the wall finish specifications?

See the attachment 24i- 2023 LPOE design standards to the bidders, which will provide some direction.

11/19/2025 12/10/2025 0002

As the additional technical documents referenced in Amendment 0001 have not yet been issued to potential offerors and there are still a number of outstanding RFIs, we respectfully request that the due date be extended to January 30, 2026. This would allow sufficient time for the Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc), sub-bidders, subcontractors, and vendors to adequately review, coordinate, and define a responsible Estimated Cost of Work (ECW).

Yes this RFP Date will be extended. The new proposal due date will be 28 January 2026 at 12:00pm, which is officially issued with Amendment 0002.

11/25/2025 12/10/2025 0002 is there a recommeneded heat trace system for the project and what equipment needs to be heat traced?

Heat Trace approved manufacturers: Chromalox, Nelson, Raychem, Thermon. All wet HVAC, plumbing, fire protection piping running in an unconditioned areas shall be heat traced. All roof/canopy gutters shall be heat traced. This will be further developed during Design Development.

11/19/2025 1/22/2026 0003

Drawing A-202 indicates "timber soffit" around the MPB building overhanging inbound lanes and within the MPB and CIB buildings, but actual material specification is unclear.

Please clarify what is the specified material (natural wood timber, wood-textured aluminum panels, fiber cement, composite, or other)?

Thermally modified wood (see Thermory for BOD) 10/21/25 1/22/2026 0003

Please provide specification for the exterior curtain wall, and wall panel systems Assume Kawneer 1600 Curtain wall system as basis of pricing. During design assist phase we can investigate alternative sources that may be more cost effective for the Government.

11/19/2025 1/22/2026 0003

Design Narrative section 7.4.4.b "Flooring" identifies only three flooring types:

Natural slate - for public spaces (honed or cleft finish with penetrating sealer) Polished concrete - for back-of-house areas Raised anti-static vinyl tile - for LAN/SLAN rooms only (per Section 17.0 Communications) However, the project includes numerous space types with varying functional requirements that likely require additional flooring materials: restrooms, officer bunk rooms, health & fitness areas, agricultural lab, kitchenettes, conference rooms, offices, hold rooms, electrical closets, corridors, and commercial inspection areas.

Division 09 Finishes Specifications TOC lists only ceramic tiling (09 30 13) and resilient wall base (09 65 13). No specifications are provided for resilient flooring, carpet/carpet tile, epoxy coatings, or other specialty flooring products that would typically be required for the diverse programmatic spaces in this facility.

a.) What flooring types are specified for each major space category (restrooms, bunk rooms, fitness areas, labs, offices, corridors, inspection areas, etc.)?

b.) What are the product specifications for each flooring type, including manufacturer/basis of design, performance ratings, and installation requirements?

c.) Which spaces receive ceramic tile flooring, and what are the tile specifications and waterproofing requirements?

d.) What flooring types are specified for the CIB Building?

e.) When will complete Division 09 flooring specificationsbe available with flooring assignments by room type?

This information cannot be provided at this time, as the project is currently in the Design Development phase.

Design Narrative section 7.4.4.a "Ceilings" identifies only three ceiling types:

Thermally Modified Timber Ceiling - for "main building's feature spaces" (with acoustic panels where performance is required) Acoustic Ceiling Tiles (ACT) - for "most operational support, staff support, and back-of-house spaces" Painted Gypsum Board Ceilings - for "most operational support, staff support, and back-of-house spaces" However, the project includes numerous space types with varying functional and acoustical requirements that need specific ceiling assignments: double- height lobby and CBPO work areas, officer bunk rooms, conference rooms, offices, restrooms, hold rooms, interview rooms, health & fitness areas, agricultural lab, kitchenettes, corridors, MEP rooms, garage/loading areas, and commercial inspection areas.

Design Narrative Section 15.2.5.a "Ceiling Finishes" references 100% ceiling coverage with absorptive finishes meeting varying NRC ratings (0.70 to 0.90 depending on room type per Table 15.3), achievable through ACT, acoustic gypsum (USG Ensemble), or ceiling spray (ICC K13). However, no room-by-room ceiling assignments are provided to correlate these acoustical requirements with specific spaces.

Division 09 Finishes Specifications TOC lists only Section 09 51 23 "Acoustical Tile Ceilings." No specifications are provided for painted gypsum board ceilings or other ceiling systems referenced in the Design Narrative.

a.) What ceiling types are specified for each major space category (feature spaces, offices, bunk rooms, MEP rooms, corridors, inspection areas, etc.)?

b.) What are the exact boundaries/extents of the thermally modified timber ceiling system, and where are acoustic panels integrated within it?

c.) What are the product specifications for each ceiling type, including NRC ratings by room type, fire ratings, system configurations (grid type, tile size), and basis of design products?

d.) Which spaces have special ceiling conditions such as open-to-structure (LAN/SLAN rooms per Section 17.0), exposed ceilings, or no finished ceiling?

e ) When will reflected ceiling plans and complete Division 09 ceiling specifications be

This information cannot be provided at this time, as the project is currently in the Design

Design Narrative section 7.4.4.c "Wall Finishes" identifies only three general wall finish categories:

Smooth Painted Gypsum Board - for interior walls "depending on programmatic and spatial context" Natural Wood Paneling - as "accent material" (location and extent unspecified) Metal Cladding - as "accent material" (location and extent unspecified) The narrative states the finish palette is "intentionally restrained in public areas to highlight the organic qualities of the wood ceiling and slate flooring, while allowing flexibility for furnishings and future adaptations." However, this general description does not address the full range of wall finish requirements across the facility's diverse space types including: public areas, offices, restrooms, locker rooms, violator enforcement spaces (hold rooms, interview rooms, search rooms), officer bunk rooms, conference rooms, kitchenettes, lactation support rooms, wellness rooms, weapons cleaning rooms, agricultural lab and disposal room, janitorial closets, technical rooms (LAN/SLAN, electrical closets, MER, boiler room), commercial unloading dock, GSA O&M garage, cargo processing areas, corridors at all levels, and enclosed inspection bays.

a.) What wall finishes are specified for each major space category (public areas, offices, restrooms, locker rooms, enforcement spaces, technical rooms, MEP rooms, kitchens/break rooms, corridors, garage/loading areas, etc.)?

b.) What are the product specifications for each wall finish type, including manufacturer/basis of design, performance ratings, and installation requirements?

c.) What are the specific locations, extents, species/type, and installation details for natural wood paneling accent material?

d.) What are the specific locations, extents, material type specifications for metal cladding accent material?

e.) When will a comprehensive Interior Wall Finish Schedule be provided showing room-by-room finish assignments with room number/name, partition type, and wall finish material(s)?

This information cannot be provided at this time, as the project is currently in the Design Development phase.

11/19/2025 1/22/2026 0003

Design Narrative Section 15.2.1.a "Gypsum Board Partitions" references LPOE Design Standards Section 14.3.2 which specifies: 8" Fully Grouted CMU - for violator enforcement spaces The project includes multiple security and enforcement spaces within the Detention Suite including: ID/Verification (119) Search Room (120) Interview Rooms (121, 125) Temporary Seized Property Storage Room (122) Hold Rooms (124) Secure Corridor (CORR-12) Design Narrative Section 7.4.4.c provides no specific information regarding wall finish requirements for these high-security spaces.

a.) For violator enforcement spaces with 8" fully grouted CMU substrates, what are the wall finish specifications?

b.) Are there any specialized wall protection systems required (impact-resistant panels, protective coatings, etc.)?

Partition schedule, security/hardening of secure spaces to be developed in the Design

Design Narrative Section 15.2.5.b "Wall Finishes" specifies:"We recommend 25% of wall coverage in Private Offices with normal speech privacy and Meeting Rooms with frequent teleconferencing be provided with acoustically absorptive wall finishes. To meet an absorption of NRC 0.80 these wallcoverings should be a minimum of 1-inch-thick fabric wrapped panels."Table 15.3 "Reverberation Time and Absorptive Finish Requirements" identifies multiple space types requiring acoustical wall treatments:

Meeting Rooms with Frequent Teleconferencing: 0.80 NRC / 25% wall coverage Training Rooms, Small Meeting Rooms with infrequent teleconferencing, Private Offices with Normal Speech Privacy: 0.80 NRC / 25% wall coverage Open Plan Office - High Density: 0.80 NRC / 25% wall coverage However, no specific room assignments or installation details are provided.

a.) What are the exact room numbers requiring 25% acoustical wall coverage, specifically identifying?

b.) For spaces requiring acoustical wall panels, what are the specific placement details?

This information cannot be provided at this time, as the project is currently in the Design Development phase.

11/19/2025 1/22/2026 0003

Design Narrative Section 7.4.4.c provides no specific information regarding wall finish requirements for moisture-exposed areas. Division 09 Specifications TOC lists:

09 30 13 CERAMIC TILING

09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

However, no applications are specified for these moisture-exposed spaces: Kitchenettes (152, 230) Lactation Support Room (138) Janitorial Closets (136, 229, 13, 148) and Janitorial Supply Closet (148) Wellness Room (140) Agriculture Lab (139) Agricultural Disposal Room Break Room (126) a.) For kitchenettes (rooms 152, 230), what are the wall finish specifications?

b.) For the Lactation Support Room (138), what are the wall finish specifications?

c.) For janitorial closets and supply closets (136, 229, 13, 148), what are the wall finish specifications?

d.) For the Wellness Room (140), what are the wall finish specifications?

e.) For the Agriculture Lab (139) and Agricultural Disposal Room, what are the wall finish specifications?

f.) For the Break Room (126), what are the wall finish specifications?

Attachment 9. Land Port of Entry Design Standard (CUI) December 2023.pdf was provided already. Access to it requires and NDA.

Design Narrative Section 7.4.4.c provides no information regarding wall protection requirements for these spaces: Corridors at all levels (CBP Area Corridors, GSA Corridors, Basement Corridors, Secure Corridors) Commercial Unloading Dock (16) GSA O&M Garage (134) Cargo Processing Office and areas Loading/circulation zones Enclosed Inspection Bay (132) Government Enclosed Parking (133) Sand/Salt Storage (135) a.) For corridor areas at all levels, what are the wall finish and protection specifications?

b.) For the Commercial Unloading Dock (16), what are the wall finish specifications?

c.) For the GSA O&M Garage (134), what are the wall finish specifications?

d.) For cargo processing, enclosed inspection bay, and government parking areas, what are the wall finish specifications?

e.) For Sand/Salt Storage (135) and other storage areas, what are the wall finish specifications?

Finishes for high-traffic areas and BOH spaces to be developed in the Design Development phase.

11/19/2025 1/22/2026 0003

Design Narrative Section 17.0 "Communications" specifies LAN/SLAN room walls shall be: "Light color painted, Non-conductive paint free from turpentine, Masonry walls treated with concrete sealer to eliminate dust, Flush-mounted 3/4" fire-treated plywood backboards (8' H x 4' W) painted with two coats of fire-retardant white paint" However, the project includes numerous other technical and MEP spaces with potentially similar requirements. Design Narrative Section 7.4.4.c provides no specific information for these technical and MEP spaces.

a.) Do all technical rooms (LAN, SLAN, HSDN, Fire Command Center, Fire Alarm/IT) receive the same wall finish specifications as outlined in Section 17.0 for LAN/SLAN rooms (light color, non-conductive paint, plywood backboards)?

b.) For MEP spaces (electrical rooms, UPS rooms, switchgear rooms, MER, boiler room, pump rooms), what are the wall…