47PC5326R0002 RFI Responses Binghamton 1st Floor Build-out.pdf

47PC5326R0002

Binghamton 1st Floor Build Out Responses to RFIs 04/27/2026

I. The Drawing AE600 we received has an empty area on the page under the Door Hardware Schedule heading.

RESPONSE: NKB to reissue drawing sheet AE600 with Door Hardware Schedule information included. Updated drawing included in the solicitation posting on SAM.

II. Fire Alarm System:

A. The Fire Alarm is extensive through the space that feeds other areas of that building, with multiple notification and SLC circuits. Spec states that no wire/conduit system is allowed to run through this space. Correct, no external wire/conduit system can run through space.

a. Is there a design in place for the Fire Alarm system to be re-done in this area?

RESPONSE: The design is as shown on FA drawings within the construction documents.

b. The addition of the circuit to feed the area will require CI cable for Federal Spec. Is there space in existing conduit and termination cabinet for that?

RESPONSE: New conduit will need to be run to feed devices per new floorplan.

There is space available in the cabinet.

c. Is GSA to carry the cost of 3rd party testing for federal systems? If not, could you provide or indicate where certified inspectors are for testing purposes.

RESPONSE: GSA will cover this.

Additional Questions:

1. Reference is made to the Agreement, Section II.B, “Contract Price Form”. Please advise if there is a price schedule to be submitted with the proposal.

RESPONSE: The SF1442 is now included on the solicitation posting on SAM.gov.

2. Reference is made to Specification Section 011000, part 1.1.B.1; please clarify reference to the Hanley 13th Floor Tenant Relocation Project.

RESPONSE: Reference will be revised to read “Binghamton Federal Building”.

3. Please confirm that contractor is responsible for all special inspections.

RESPONSE: GSA, NKB and the Customer will conduct all special inspections.

4. Reference is made to the contract documents which reference the construction of a SCIF; specifically, Appendix A includes ICD/ICS 705 Tech Specifications.

a. Please confirm that an Accrediting Official (AO) has been assigned for this project and will participate during the construction process. AO has been assigned and will inspect construction periodically.

b. Please provide a copy of the Construction Security Plan (CSP) for reference.

RESPONSE: This is a controlled document and will only be provided to the contractor this is awarded to at the post-award kickoff meeting.

5. Please advise if SCIF needs to meet TEMPEST requirements.

RESPONSE: The Secure Facility must be IAW TEMPEST/01-13

6. Reference is made to drawing A-001, security procedure notes, which indicate that electronics are not allowed within the work area. Please advise if there is space available inside of the building, but outside of the work area, for management staff to store/access laptops and cell phones for communication purposes while work is ongoing.

RESPONSE: GSA can provide a location outside the work area.

7. Refer to keyed note #20 on drawing AD100; please confirm that remediation of all existing paint is required.

RESPONSE: Contractor shall follow the specification 028333 Lead-Based Paint Abatement requirements for lead paint removal, in accordance with provisions of OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1926.62-Lead and EPA Lead-Safe Work Practices. Lead paint removal is only required at work areas impacted by new construction.

8. Reference is made to drawing AD150, keyed note #11, which states that penetrations made through the roof must be completed by the roof installer to preserve warranty. Please provide contact information for roofing company.

RESPONSE: A certified rep for the installed materials is all that is required. Below is a possible source, current certification needs to be verified. Attaching the roof warranty document from the installer.

Ken Danish Project Manager Titan Roofing Inc 32 Railroad Ave Albany, NY 12205 Ph 518-235-1707 M 518-590-3175 Fax 518-235-1753

9. Please clarify if access to existing catwalk is to be modified; it was noted at site visit on 4/14 that nearest access from interior corridor is currently an approximate 3’x3’ opening.

RESPONSE: Refer to the drawing notes and details.

10. Refer to “Equipment Schedule” on drawing AE100: please confirm that the only equipment items the contractor is responsible for providing are monitors and a projection screen.

RESPONSE: Correct

11. Reference is made to drawing AE100, keyed note #5: please confirm that the Owner will be supplying and installing base cabinets and countertop at these locations.

RESPONSE: Yes, these will be provided under another furniture contract. That contractor shall supply these.

12. Reference is made to drawing AE600 and specification section 087100: please provide door hardware schedule and sets.

RESPONSE: NKB to reissue drawing sheet AE600 with Door Hardware Schedule information included.

13. Reference is made to drawing AE-601; the room finish schedule includes “PNT4”, but it is not shown in the finish legend. Please provide description and manufacturer for “PNT4”.

RESPONSE: Typo - PNT4 should be PNT2.

14. Reference is made to drawing AI100; please confirm that furniture will be furnished and installed by third-party vendor not hired by the GC.

RESPONSE: Yes, a separate furniture contractor has been obtained.

15. Reference is made to drawing M-101, which includes installation of ACCU-1 at the roof.

a. Please confirm that core drilling through slab floors above work area is required to accommodate condensing unit piping.

RESPONSE: Some types of core drilling will be required.

b. If partial removals of slab floors are required, please provide a structural detail for repairs.

RESPONSE: This area does not have a second floor; the roof is directly above.

16. Refer to drawing M-101, which shows wall cassette drain lines terminating at mop sink within nearest janitor’s closet. Please provide location/distance to nearest janitor’s closet.

RESPONSE: Approximately 80’ down the east side Existing Corridor.

17. Some MEP work appears to be included within adjacent tenant space (drawings FP-101, MD-101, M-101). Please advise if contractors will have access to these areas during normal working hours or if work is required to be completed off-hours.

RESPONSE: Work can be conducted during normal hours unless it is too disruptive.

18. Refer to drawing FP001, “Fire Protection Impairment Notes”, note 2, which states that fire watch may be provided with an approved means of notification for the fire department.

Considering the electronics ban within the work area, as described on drawing A-001, please clarify acceptable means of notification for the fire watch.

RESPONSE: This is for the GC to provide as a submittal, for A/E team to review and approve.

19. Please confirm that existing electrical service does not need to be upgraded to support new installations shown in the mechanical and electrical drawing sets.

RESPONSE: Electrical upgrade is not required.

20. Reference is made to general note #11 on drawing EY001:

a. Considering that this is a federal project, please clarify if electrical permits are required.

RESPONSE: Permits are required.

b. Please confirm that the general contractor is responsible for third-party inspections on electrical work.

RESPONSE: Permits are required. GC is responsible for all inspections to be completed.

21. Refer to general note #2 on drawing EY102; please provide contact information for site security vendor.

RESPONSE: The GC provides the vendor to install the security system/devices.

Installer must install in accordance with the attached security design guide and must be compliant with ICD705. The customer and building management will visit during construction to confirm device locations. The SSM and COR will be the POCs regarding this.

22. Please clarify if new fire alarm/security systems are intended to be tied into overall building/fire alarm systems. If so, please provide current BMS and fire alarm vendor contact information.

RESPONSE: Yes, must be tied into existing building systems. Per specifications, existing BMS is Johnson Controls, existing FA is Simplex. All incoming wiring shall breach the SAPF perimeter at one point. If there is auto attached to this FAS/ENS it should be one-way audio into the SAPF with a high gain amplifier. All electronic isolations components shall be within the SAPF as close as possible to the point of penetration. The Electronic Security System (ESS) which includes the Automated Access Control System (AACS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and Visual Surveillance System (VSS) must be be separated from the overall building and controlled by DCMAS SAP accessed employees (GSSO). All of this should be IAW Tech Spec IC705 (Ch. 7 and 8) and UFC 4-021-02.

23. Please advise if the building has a vendor for door hardware; if so, please provide contact information.

RESPONSE:

Gladd Security - 5390 S Bay Rd, Syracuse, NY 13212 Phone: (315) 455-5949 Bennedums - 350 State St, Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (607) 723-8385 https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tZP1zcsN8iwyMjNMmC0UjWosLBMsUxNsTQ3SU1JSzRONbQyqEhJtkxNMzNLTrZMM0xJSTbw4kvPSUxJUShOTS4tyiypBAC9HxWU&q=gladd+security&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS995US995&oq=gladd+sec&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQLhivARjHARiABDIHCAIQABiABDIICAMQABgWGB4yCAgEEAAYFhgeMggIBRAAGBYYHjIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhgeMggICBAAGBYYHtIBCDcwMDFqMGo3qAIIsAIB8QWSiowJ9dRVNw&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on https://www.google.com/search?q=bennedums+binghamton+ny&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS995US995&oq=Bennedums&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggDEAAYgAQYogQyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABjvBTIKCAIQABiABBiiBDIKCAMQABiABBiiBDIKCAQQABiiBBiJBTIHCAUQABjvBdIBCTQwMjRqMGoxNagCCLACAfEF574H3waWryHxBee-B98Glq8h&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on

24. Please confirm that furniture vendor is responsible for all in-furniture wiring and connections, and that GC is only responsible for final connections.

RESPONSE: - Yes

25. Reference is made to the following specifications: 055000-1.3D; 055213-1.3D, 220529-2.1A; and section 260529-2.1A. Please confirm that delegated design, using a professional engineer, is required for the following items: ladder, railings, trapeze pipe hangers, and electrical hanger support system.

RESPONSE: Delegated design is not required for these items.

26. Reference is made to specification 211313-1.4, which references design of fire sprinkler system. Please confirm that contractor is responsible for generating layout and calculations prepared by NICET Technician or registered fire protection engineer.

RESPONSE: Sprinkler layout is included in construction documents. Contractor is responsible for providing sprinkler layout and hydraulic calculations of new installation per NFPA 13. Layout and hydraulic calculation shall be performed by a NICET Level III or IV Technician certified in Automatic Sprinkler Systems Layout or a Registered Fire Protection Engineer as indicted in 211313-1.6.

27. Reference is made to Specification Section 000100 – Table of Contents:

a. Section 081113 is listed but not provided. Please confirm this section, containing hollow metal doors, is not applicable to this project.

RESPONSE: Section 081113 is not required. All doors are Wood.

b. Section 224217 is listed but not provided. Please confirm that the correct section, which is provided, is section 224216.

RESPONSE: Section list 224217 is a typo; should be 224216.

28. Reference is made to specification section 017310, which features several references to cutting and patching within historic buildings. Please clarify if this building is considered historic, and if so, please provide specification section 013510.

RESPONSE: GSA / NKB – The main entry, the 2nd floor courtroom, and the exterior façade are considered historic

29. Refer to specification section 013525, part 2.5.1, which states that the contractor shall appoint an on-site fire safety program manager, except for projects where the government retains the services of a construction manager or on-site technical representative. Please advise if for this project the contractor is responsible for the fire safety program manager, or if the site security firm is responsible.

RESPONSE: GC Superintendent or appointed alternate will be the fire safety program manager

30. Reference is made to specification sections 028200, 028333, and associated sampling and test results.

a. Please advise if sampling and test results are fully reflected in design drawings, or if it is the responsibility of the contractor to review reports to determine extent of abatement work.

RESPONSE: Testing and Sampling Documentation are at the end of Specification Section 028200 for the contractor to review.

b. If it is the contractor’s responsibility to determine extent of abatement work, please advise if quantities may be provided to ensure that offerors are bidding on equivalent scopes.

RESPONSE: Contractor to follow specification 028200 – Asbestos Remediation:

1.4 PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A. All Asbestos Abatement Contractors are required to attend the pre bid conference.

Contractors shall familiarize themselves with the Contract Documents prior to attending the conference. All interested parties must attend the pre bid meeting and walk-through. Failure to attend may result in disqualification from bidding at the discretion of the Owner.

31. At Pre-Proposal Conference on April 14th, 2026, it was mentioned that basement space will be available for material storage. Please confirm.

RESPONSE: Yes, space will be available near the freight elevator.

32. Please advise what, if any, exterior space (i.e. loading dock area, parking lot, etc.) is available for storage of dumpsters.

RESPONSE: Dumpsters are placed on the sidewalk west of the building near the loading dock

33. At Pre-Proposal Conference on April 14th, 2026, it was stated that the site security manager is required to always be on-site while work is ongoing. It was also noted that work may be stopped when court is in session due to noise.

a. Please note that construction activity will likely generate noise throughout the day, which may prove disruptive to court operations. Please advise on how frequently court is in session.

RESPONSE: Court schedules vary and cannot be anticipated.

b. If night, weekend, and/or double-shift work is required due to work stops from court sessions, please advise if GC is responsible for site security firm overtime.

RESPONSE: The SSM expects to be available for afterhours work when needed. Off hours work is not expected to be extensive.

c. Please advise if there is a decibel level at which noise is considered disruptive.

RESPONSE: There is no specific decimal identified, but exercise sound judgement.

Some, but not all-inclusive, tasks that are excessive in noise are hammer drilling and grinding steel. On court dates that will be announced in advance, loud work must be completed prior to 9AM or after work hours either in the evening or on weekends.