AMEND 0002 Electric Cart Pre-Bid RFI Log 2022 08 11.pdf

ST. ELIZABETHS WEST CAMPUS

ELECTRIC CART PARKING AREA

PRE-BID SAM RFI LOG

001 Please provide the Specs for cart type(s).

Cart types consist of: three (3) Polaris Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) 4, three (3) Polaris GEM 6, one (1) Polaris GEM 2 el XD, one (1) Polaris EV Ranger, one (1) MOTOELECTRIC (12PAX) ETB-9HD and two (2) standard golf carts. NOTE: The MOTOELECTRIC (12PAX) has an external AC unit that measures an additional 14" off the roof. Specification sheets will be provided as attachments. See Attachment A.

ADA Requirement:

a. Do any of the parking stalls need to be ADA accessible?

b. How many stalls?

c. If so, is there a requirement for an accessible route to/from the ADA accessible spaces?

a. To be assessed during design.

b. To be assessed during design.

c. To be assessed during design.

003 What type of vehicle will be used to collect the duplex receptacles shown on the exhibit included in the RFP? See response to RFI 03.

003-Revised What type of vehicle will be connect to the duplex receptacles? Believe the point of the question is will the vehicles require multiple connections to the electrical system or are they single connection to 110V?

Vehicle types are listed in response to RFI 001. Specification sheet for each cart type will be provided with responses. Each vehicle only needs one electrical connection.

What is the anticipated LOD - limits of disturbance? Specs have a requirement to submit to DOEE and secure all permits on Page 22. Is that required for this federal property?

The limits of disturbance (LOD) will be the anticipated boundary that will be impacted by construction activities.

Use best management practices to minimize the amount of disturbance to the amount possible . All DOEE requirements will be followed for this project.

005 Please confirm the facility has capacity for electrical power and upgrade is not required This is the responsibility of the D/B Contractor

Please provide geotech information for soil bearing capacity and permeability from building construction - Spec calls for pervious paving material flowing to inlet

This is the responsibility of the D/B Contractor

007 Please confirm if stormwater management plan is required to submitted to be DEP?

Follow DOEE requirements. Planning documents indicate approximately 4,445 square feet of disturbed area..

The 4,445 square feet of disturbed area is to be verified by the D/B contractor during design.

008 Please confirm NPDES permitting is not required. Follow DOEE requirements.

009 Please provide current load information or calcs. on existing panels? This is the responsibility of the D/B Contractor

010 Please provide existing design or as-built drawings for electrical distribution system(s) in loading. Design (NOT AS-BUILT) drawings attached. GC to field verify all information. See attachment B.

011 Please provide existing loading dock exterior wall design or as-built drawings? Design (NOT AS-BUILT) drawings attached. D/B Contractor to field verify all information. See attachment C.

012 Please provide existing design or as-built drawings for wood cladding? Design (NOT AS-BUILT) drawings attached. D/B Contractor to field verify all information. See attachment C.

Please provide existing design or as-built drawings for exterior arch/structural wall construction including foundation.

Design (NOT AS-BUILT) drawings attached. D/B Contractor to field verify all information. See attachment C.

014 Please provide existing design or as-builts for site including underground utilities.

D/B Contractor responsible for marking all utilities where area of ground disturbance will take place. Although D/B Contractor is responsible for marking all utilities, D/B Contractor must notify Miss Utility prior to any ground disturbance.

015 Please provide existing as-built sediment control/stormwater management system plans. Design (NOT AS-BUILT) drawings attached. D/B Contractor to field verify all information. See attachment D.

016 Please provide existing land survey drawings including topographic information. The requested information should be presented to the Government during design.

017 Please confirm no archeology survey is required?

Although no archeological survey is required by the D/B Contractor for this project, all areas of subsurface disturbance, regardless of whether archaeological investigations are recommended, are subject to the unanticipated discoveries clause in the Programmatic Agreement. If during construction, unanticipated archaeological remains are discovered, the D/B Contractor is to immediately stop work and contact the GSA

PM.

018 Please confirm a dumpster & equipment staging area(s)? Dumpster to be located adjacent to the volleyball courts. No staging area available on the lower campus.

Ribbon or apron at asphalt should be required to prevent rapid deterioration of permeable surface at interface of travel surface.

Concur, please include an apron at the transition.

What are the warranty requirements for the parking area since it is up to the Government to maintain properly for the 1 year typical period?

D/B Contractor responsible for one year warranty for all work on the project from the date the Government issues substantial completion.

Where is the location for site lighting relocation (between sidewalk & lamp; permeable pavement or between building & relocated sidewalk)?

To be determined during design phase of the project.

022 Have soils been tested for hazardous materials? Yes, soils were previously tested for hazardous materials.

023 Is there an environmental report for the building construction or larger campus property? The Government will provide the necessary reports applicable to the project.

Do all soil materials removed for the permeable pavement need to be hauled offsite or is there a location for onsite placement?

Yes, all construction debris/soils unless otherwise indicated by the Government is to be removed from West Campus.

025 Can stairs & landing be metal?

No, stairs and landing can not be metal. Refer to SOW (dated May 20, 2022), 2.1.1 Base Bid, "Pour new concrete to modify existing concrete landing and concrete stairs."

14 calendar days to get Existing Conditions Survey is aggressive given current market conditions; Is there any flexibility on that?

D/B Contractor project schedule to include all Government activities on the project.

Schedule provided on section 3.2.6. does not factor review/approval of Erosion and Sediment Control drawings by District Department of Environment and Energy (DOEE). Please provide adjustment to pre-construction timeline to account for the DOEE review.

D/B Contractor project schedule to include all Government activities on the project.

The Solicitation documents require a life cycle analysis, please confirm this requirement & which components of construction require the LCA.

No life cycle analysis required.

029 Confirm if As-Built documents of the existing building are available. The Government will provide the necessary drawings applicable to the project.

Confirm whether the relocated bollards will need to be circuited to the new subpanel in Room LD106 for metering purposes.

Relocated bollards lights will remain on the existing circuit.

For the existing permeable concrete at the site, was that used to provided stormwater management treatment of a prior project and does the loss of that paving area require any mitigating treatment?

No existing permeable concrete is being removed as part of this project. The existing area is grass.

032 Does this project require US Citizenship only? No. Individual must be lawfully employed.

033 Is a water connection required with a hose bib? Yes, please include a water connection by the parking area as an option in the proposals.

034 Will a concrete apron be required at the transition from pervious pavement to asphalt? Yes, include an apron at the transition.

035 Please confirm if photographs will be allowed of the work area during construction Construction progress photographs will be permitted during construction. Government will be provide direction on photographs after Award.

036 Work that disturbs the tenant agency?

Government Hours are from 6 AM to 6 PM (Monday through Friday). Work that disturbs the tenant agency will have to take place during non-Government Hours (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Monday through Friday, or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Friday to Monday) at no additional cost to the Government.

037 Please clarify escorting requirements. Is contractor required to supply escort personnel?

The Prime Contractor is responsible for providing all escorts for the duration of the project. Ratio is one (1) escort for every five (5) individuals. Personnel with HSPD-12 credentials may escort. The Government will only escort personnel within classified areas.

038 What personnel are required to be on site at all times during construction?

The Prime Contractor's Superintendent is required to be on site when any work is being performed on the project. The Superintendent is also required to be on site when any consultant(s)and/or subcontractor(s) is on West Campus as it relates to the project.

RESPONSENUMBER REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

ST. ELIZABETHS WEST CAMPUS

ELECTRIC CART PARKING AREA

PRE-BID SAM RFI LOG

039 Will the Government provide office space within an existing building on West Campus?

The Government will not provide the Prime Contractor with office space. Nor is the Prime Contractor permitted a trailer on West Campus.

040 Pending a response to the first round of RFIs, will we be allowed follow up questions? There will not be a second round of RFIs permitted.

041 Is an interior or exterior laydown space available? The Prime Contractor is to utilize work space(s) as staging area.

042 Please confirm restrooms will be available.

Per the SOW, 2.1.1. Base Bid, the D/B Contractor is responsible for providing portable restrooms in accordance with OSHA requirements. The Government will provide direction as to where the portable restroom(s) can be located.

043 Please confirm if a dumpster will be permitted across the street from the loading dock. See Response to RFI 018.

044 Are there any liquidated damages associated with this project? $175.00 per calendar day.

045 Confirm that parking for workers is allowed within the gates of the campus.

All contractors are responsible to find their own parking without Government reimbursement. Entering through Gate 2, parking will be available on a first come first serve basis on the upper campus (gravel parking area near Gate 2). Alternative parking may be available on the East Campus.

046 Bridging of warranties.

The Prime Contractor is responsible for bridging all warranties between the period of installation and Substantial Completion issued by the Government and/or Government Acceptance of that particular work and/or specific equipment. The Prime Contractor is responsible for bridging all warranties, including (but not limited to), all subcontractor and manufacturer warranties.

047 Which gate is to be used for material delivery?

Unless otherwise indicated by the Government, Gate 6 will be used for material delivery. Gate 6 has a screening facility.

048 Provide the name of the West Campus landscaping company. Shorb Landscaping, Inc., located in Kensington, MD 20895.

Is the existing transformer(s) feeding the 2 panels set up for linear or non-linear loading? If non-linear, the linear nature of the cart chargers will potentially overheat the neutrals

Transformers are set up for linear loading.

Does the pervious concrete parking area have a retention requirement (retention % can only be determined through calculation)?

There is no retention requirement. Contractor is to use best practices to utilize a mix design to provide adequate load bearing, maximize retention within the pervious concrete section, maximize infiltration through the soil and minimize sheet flow runoff into the surrounding area.