60-70500-25-00787_60-70500-25-00787 ITB Questions and Answers.xlsx.XLSX
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- RIO RANCHO FIELD MAINTENANCE SHOP EXPANSION
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- 60-70500-25-00787
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- Sandoval County, New Mexico
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) spreadsheet for the Rio Rancho Field Maintenance Shop Expansion project, involving the New Mexico State Purchasing Division and Department of Military Affairs. The project entails constructing a 6,000 square foot building addition, a 2,500 square foot storage shed, and a 1,052 square foot wash bay, with associated site work including road realignment and equipment parking expansion. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for September 16, 2025, with sealed electronic bids due on October 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The project has a projected completion time of 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed, and bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security bond.
The procurement includes a base bid and five alternate bid items, providing flexibility for contractors. Key technical requirements include compliance with Build America, Buy America (BABA) regulations, which mandate that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. Specific technical specifications cover areas such as roofing materials, wall assemblies, mechanical piping, electrical systems, and fire protection. The project does not require an official sustainability certification, but includes specific product and performance requirements. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in similar construction projects and provide three reference letters, with comprehensive documentation needed to prove technical and financial capability.
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| Question | Response | Supplemental Response | |
| 1 | None of the Civil Drawings have a scale associated with them, could you please provide scaling for each Civil Drawing? | The Agency's architect responded with, "Civil plan sheets all include a graphic scale and north arrow for the views on the sheet. Civil detail sheets contain dimensions for each detail as appropriate." | |
| 2 | Will the pre-bid meeting sign in sheet be provided? | The sign in sheet is posted to the GSD website https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/state-purchasing/active-itbs-and-rfps/active-procurements/ Enter the procurement number 60-70500-25-00787 into the search field. | |
| 3 | Does the Exterior Exposed CMU and Mortar have an integral color...the plans/specs do not indicate Gray or Colored. | The new CMU and grout that will be left exposed shall both have integral color to match the existing. All CMU that will be covered by stucco or otherwise will not be exposed to view can be standard uncolored block and grout. | |
| 4 | Please provide clarification on what wall types will be used in Work Bay 140 and Wash Bay B101. Page A-101 A shows Wall Types 2A, 2B, and 2C for the Work Bay, however, Page A-211 A shows Wall Type FA2. Page A-101 E shows Wall Type MA8 for the Wash Bay, however, Page A-501, Detail 4, shows 1 ½” DWC with gypsum board on the interior side. | The work bay walls at the interior are correctly reflected on A-002. The design intent that bids shall reflect is that there will be 2” of rigid insulation adhered to the CMU interior face. Then there will be 5/8” hat channels attached to the CMU block through the insulation, and then 5/8” gypsum board on the hat channels. The first 8’ (FF to 8’ above FF) of gypsum board will be covered by metal panel (MP-1), and from 8’ to the bottom of roof deck will be painted gypsum board. | |
| 5 | What manufacture/brand is the existing fire alarm system? | See below from the Fire Protection Engineer:The existing panel (which is turned off) is a Firelite MS-9200UDLS, but the scope of the work is to demo the existing system and replace with new combination fire alarm/mass notification system. | |
| 6 | Keyed Notes 9.301, 9.302, 3.307 on E-701 States - New circuit breakers shall be the same manufacture and SCRR as the existing circuit breakers.- The panel schedules do not show the manufacture. What manufacture is the existing MDP? | See the answer from the electrical designer: The existing MDP is a GE distribution panel. The notes are meant for the contractor to confirm in field and verify the manufacturer and interrupting ratings. This would be confirmed during contractor bid walk throughs. We generically note circuit breakers such as these to match existing as most of the existing distribution equipment is rarely by the same manufacturer. | |
| 7 | Is this a BAA or BABA Job? | Yes. See answer on No. 9. | |
| 8 | Has an asbestos survey been completed, and if so, is there a report you could provide? | Attached is an Environmental Condition of Property Report for the Rio Rancho FMS expansion Project that was written in 2023. In section 4.2 the report states “No asbestos containing material (ACM) are known to exist on the property”. The report will be current prior to breaking ground on this project. 60-70500-25-00787 Rio Rancho FMS Environmental Site Assessment.pdf | |
| 9 | Which one? Buy American Act, or Buy America Build America? | The Contractor will comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) (Pub. L. No. 117-58, |
§§ 70901-52) which requires:
| a. | Iron and steel used in the project(s) are produced in the United States. This means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States. | ||
| b. | Manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States. This means the manufactured product was manufactured in the United States, and the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product, unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has been established under applicable law or regulation. | ||
| c. | Construction materials are manufactured in the United States. This means that all manufacturing processes for the construction material occurred in the United States. This guidance applies to all Federal financial assistance, as defined in section 200.1 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, where funds are appropriated or otherwise made available and used for a project for infrastructure. Federal financial assistance means assistance that non-Federal entities receive or administer in the form of grants, cooperative agreements, non-cash contributions or donations of property, direct assistance, loans, loan guarantees, and other types of financial assistance. | ||
| 10 | Please advise...Who will be responsible for providing the Bulk Fluid Equipment listed on M-611 | This equipment is provided by the contractor. | |
| 11 | Please advise...M-511 Detail 2...Do bulk fluid delivery lines need to be insulated according to detail 2? | Interior bulk fluid delivery lines do not require insulation. | |
| 12 | M-131A First Floor Bulk Fluid Piping Plan - Area A...No detail found for wall penetrations from work bay 140 to Gen Repair 101...Seeking elevation for wall penetrations and Dimensions of pumped equipment for layout | Mechanical plans are diagramatic in nature thus no dimensions are provided. Equipment that is existing should be seen on site to get a better understanding of space requirements. Piping should be run overhead, suspended from structure and accounting for deflection. | |
| 13 | Non rated Interior wall penetration detailed. From Gen Repair 101 to Work bay 140 is non-rated and was originally an exterior wall...Need Detail for Rated Exterior wall Pipe Penetrations | There are no exterior rated walls. | |
| 14 | No detail for elevation of SS lines running S-N across the work bay...Please provide BOP elevations for 1/2" BFD lines | BFD lines shall be a minimum of 15' AFF (BOP) for runs across the work bay. Pipe runs must be coordinated to ensure no conflicts with other systems (lights, sprinkler, etc.) and to not restrict vehicle movement at any point (assuming vehicle movement is a max of 14' aff). | |
| 15 | M-611 Mechanical Piping and Valve Schedule calls for Socket Weld Fittings...Request to use butt weld fittings instead | Butt weld fittings are acceptable and must comply with ASME B16.9 and all applicable codes and standards. All inspections and tests shall be fulfilled and pressure rating must be maintained. | |
| 16 | M-611 Mechanical Piping and Valve Schedule calls for SCH 5...Request to use SCH 5 Tubing - .049 Wall Thickness | M-611 requires SCH 5 SS 150# piping. Tubing is not acceptable if not SS and not 150#. | |
| 17 | RE: Sheet M-131A – There are a total of (8) lines shown in GEN REPAIR 101. (2) diaphragm pump, (1) grease pump and (4) oil pump. What is the other line? | One of the lines is provided as an extra for future/ temporary use. Account for providing enough to hook piping to drum of fluid that is not continuously present. | |
| 18 | Please provide additional piping details for bulk fluid piping at the reel stands and within GEN REPAIR 101. | Piping should be installed as required by the specific equipment. GC is responsible for ensuring that the equipment that exists is connected to appropriately. Existing equipment should be surveyed in the field by all interested bidders. New equipment must be connected to in accordance with the manufacture's requirements and standards. | |
| 19 | Please provide piping details for bulk fluid piping in Gen Repair Rm 101 on M-131A. | Piping should be installed as required by the specific equipment. GC is responsible for ensuring that the equipment that exists is connected to appropriately. Existing equipment should be surveyed in the field by all interested bidders. New equipment must be connected to in accordance with the manufacture's requirements and standards. | |
| 20 | Do the new Concrete Paved Roadway (NM Loop Road) get Joint Sealants at all traffic joints same as the new Concrete Aprons? | Details 5 and 6 on C-531 clearly show joint seal for the concrete joints on NW Loop Road | |
| 21 | Do the Storage Building have steel bar joints passing through open beam pockets at the CMU Fire Walls? Reference S-402D and G-021D. | Yes, the beam pockets must be rated and accommodate 2" of deflection. A detail for the pocket rating is included in Addendum #2. The ceilings in the storage buiding are to be 1hr rated, per an assembly detail included in Addendum #2. Structure above a rated wall must be in a rated enclosure continuous to the wall to ensure the rating continues to deck on both sides. This detail is also included in addendum 2. | |
| 22 | Are the exterior CMU walls at the Storage Building Fire Rated? Reference A-101D, A-002 (MA8 wall type) | No, the exterior walls are not required to be fire rated. | |
| 23 | Do the exterior CMU walls at the Storage Building and Wash Bay Building get caulked to the roof deck? Reference A-311 | Yes, the exterior envelope is to be sealed to provide a weather-tight, and insect and vermin resistant enclosure. | |
| 24 | Is there a specification available for the Manual Transfer Switch? | There is currently not a Manual Transfer Switch specification available through UFGS master specifications. UFGS master specification has a 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches and By-Pass/Isolation Switch specification only. Manual Transfer Switch criteria is listed on the one-line diagram on sheet E-701. | |
| 25 | Is the manual transfer switch a standard manual double throw switch or is it electrically operated? | Yes. The manual transfer switch will be the standard manual double throw switch for manual operation. | |
| 26 | For the portable generator plug, is a quick connect panel something that would be accepted? | Yes a quick connect panel would be acceptacle, but was not specified under this project. It was discussed during design to match the other government buildings on site. The generator plug was approved by NGB and is the preferred method. | |
| 27 | Are there any Sustainability requirements for the project | There are no requirements to get an official certification. The documents include all of the product requirements. | |
| 28 | Working hours are listed at 01 14 00, 1.3.2 as 7am to 3:30pm (0700 – 1500) Monday – Friday excluding Government Holidays. Can this be extended to cover work days of 10 hours? | Work can occur from 7am until 4:30pm Monday - Friday excluding Government Holidays. | |
| 29 | Will there be any restrictions regarding noise or odor during roofing operations? | All restrictions are described in the documents. No other restrictions are implied. | |
| 30 | Will the Bid Documents provide design uplift pressures as required by Section 1603.1.4 the 2021 IBC (item #5 for design wind pressures on exterior components and cladding materials)? a. Plan Page S-022 and S-023 indicate Uplift Zones, but Uplift Pressures are not found. Section 07 22 00 2.4 and 2.4.1 indicate a 90psf uplift but this appears to be boilerplate, not specific to the project. These pressures will conflict with 07 53 23, 1.4.5 by calculation. These pressures may also conflict with those provided at 07 61 14, 2.1.1 | Addendum 2 contains structural sheets with wind loading requirements for roofs and walls. | |
| 31 | Under 01 33 29 Sustainability, References indicate UFC 1-200-02 as part of the specification. Within UFC 1-200-02 (01 December 2020 change 03 dated 08 July 2025) at 3-3.1.2 Energy Efficient Products reference ENERGY STAR products. Energy Star product requirements are indicated in 07 21 13 (Board and Block Insulation), and 07 53 23 (Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing). The Energy Star program for Roofing Materials was discontinued (Sunset) in June of 2022. Can Energy Star labeling requirements be removed for Roofing Materials? | CRRC-1 will be considered as the baseline performance the roofing must meet, as energy star is now sunsetted. | |
| 32 | At 07 22 00, 1.7 Wind Resistance Requirements, indicated submittal requirements include Wind Resistance Test Certification, attachment patterns, and corner and boundary dimensions. Will RoofNav Listing Number satisfy any or all of these requirements? | The roofing manufacturer or supplier will need to supply the information as listed in the specification. | |
| 33 | At 07 22 00, 2.3.1 Vapor Retarder is indicated for the assemblies, applied in Hot Asphalt. Can a Self-Adhered Vapor Retarder meeting ASTM D5147 be utilized? | Yes a self-adhered modified bitumen asphalt product can be used. | |
| 34 | Standing Seam Roofing Specification 07 61 14 mentions snap together seams at 1.2.2. The graphics of the Standing Seam roof assembly 7 on Sheet A-002 shows a 180 deg. Mechanically seamed rib. Can bidders assume snap seams are acceptable and price accordingly? | Interlocking ribs with concealed clip fastening system, with no penetrating fasteners are required per the stnding seam spec section 2.1. | |
| 35 | Continuous sealant is shown at the kick on metal coping faces at Parapet Details on Sheet A-503. Sealant at this location is not required by warranty and not recommended as part of the assembly. Can this requirement be removed? | The sealant is not required so long as there is a continuous cleat and the drip edge is a minimum 1/2" long and 1/2" clear of the wall. | |
| 36 | There is an 8” face dimension for the coping shown at Detail 2/A-503. Other coping details are not dimensioned or appear to be smaller. Shall all outer face dimensions be 8”, or can they be reduced to 5” to limit oil-canning? | The 8" dimension shown on 2/A-503 is not meant to be a requirement. Parapet coping is required to meet all performance and warranty requirements as specified. | |
| 37 | At 07 42 13, 1.3.1 the listing of ASTM A36/A36M may not apply to this section. Will ASTM Testing references be reviewed to ensure coordination within their respective sections? | The performance requirements only apply if the product includes the referenced material. This particular reference would only apply if the submitted product contained A36 steel material. | |
| 38 | At 07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels (shown at interior wainscot), requirement is to provide Interior Exposed Fastener, Metal Wall Panels in Indicated Profiles. Section requires panels to be Embossed and Striated (07 42 13, 1.3) as well as with Major Ribs and Intermediate Stiffening Ribs (07 42 13, 2.1) as well as having Factory install captive gaskets or separator strips (07 42 13, 2.1) the only profile shown is on Plan Page A-002 / Detail 4 “Wall Type 2A”. Profile shown does not appear to meet or match specified requirements. Can a more succinct Profile Detail be provided? a. Panel Warranty required appears to be for Exterior Exposure (“…excess weathering…”) requiring No Dollar Limit Coverage. Can this requirement be revised to reflect applicability to interior usage and exposure, or eliminated for this usage? | The design intent is to provide prefinished steel panels that are embossed and striated, and installed with exposed fasteners. This is for the purpose of panel rigidity, and to hide potential future dents caused by impacts, plus easy removal for repair or replacement if necessary. The major ribs and intermediate stiffening ribs provisions can be eliminated, as can the captive gaskets and separator strips. While we are not concerned with weathering, the panel warranty is still applicable since there is a chance of the area getting splashed or washed down and we don't want the panels to prematurely deteriorate. | |
| 39 | At 07 53 23, 2.1.1 and 07 53 23, 2.1.13 In lieu of the Energy Star program, would the A/E consider changing to a white EPDM membrane that is rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) and complies with a specified Solar Reflective Index (SRI)? This would eliminate the need for a coating over the black membrane. | Provided that the roofing meets the performance spec and CRRC-1 and all warranty requirements a white EPDM would be acceptable. | |
| 40 | If exposed conduit is acceptable does it have to be rigid conduit? Is it considered subject to physical damage? | Any exposed conduit is required to be rigid conduit. | |
| 41 | Is the manufacture of the existing panels known? | MDP is a GE Distribution Panel. (Already answered above) | |
| 42 | Is exposed conduit acceptable on the walls in side work bay 140 due to the wainscot metal panel all around the work bay? | Exposed conduit is acceptable. | |
| 43 | Will the Bid Documents provide design uplift pressures as required by Section 1603.1.4 the 2021 IBC (item #5 for design wind pressures on exterior components and cladding materials)? a. Plan Page S-022 and S-023 indicate Uplift Zones, but Uplift Pressures are not found. Section 07 22 00 2.4 and 2.4.1 indicate a 90psf uplift but this appears to be boilerplate, not specific to the project. These pressures will conflict with 07 53 23, 1.4.5 by calculation. These pressures may also conflict with those provided at 07 61 14, 2.1.1 | THIS IS ANSWERED IN ROW 31 (DUPLICATE) | |
| 44 | There are additional requirements of the installer when a building is insured by FM Global. Do the assemblies just need to meet the minimum uplift requirements of the listed FM system, or is the building insured by FM Global requiring FM Global submittal and testing procedures? | Meet the requirements only, the buidling is not insured by FM Global (per owner). | |
| 45 | I saw that you are the point of contact or procurement specialist for the Rio Rancho Field Maintenance Shop Expansion project. We are interested in bidding this project and would love to take a look at the plans. From what I have found, there are no plans for this project in Construct Connect or Jagger SciQuest. Are you able to point me in the right direction for this? | The ITB has a link for the plans. The ITB is on the GSD website: Active Procurements | NM GSD. |
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