UPDATED_QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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Construction of the Pavement Performance Test Facility Laboratory at the Turner- Fairbank Highway Research Center

#1 Please confirm the bid date has been extended to 09/0405/2019 at 9:00am.

Response: Confirmed.

#2 Please confirm bids may be submitted via email to Megan.Mavis@dot.gov.

Response: Price and technical quotation shall be submitted to Megan.Mavis@dot.gov. The Bid Bond must be sent hard copy to Melvin Sloan at 21400 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA, 20166.

This will include the Performance and Payment Bonds.

#3 Please confirm work to grade the existing asphalt shall be completed by others prior to work starting under this contract.”

Response: The steel building will be constructed before grade (elevation) modifications to pavement test lanes

#4 Please confirm the roof height of the pitched roof is to be 14'.

Response: Please refer to Exhibit:8 4:12 roof pitch for building with 14-foot-high walls; Exhibit 12 illustrates the optional building with a 2:12 pitch with 16 foot high walls

#5 Please confirm HVAC is required throughout the entire bldg.

Response: Climate controlled area include the office, bathroom, electronic shop, and small room storage area beneath the steps landing to the loft. The main bay area will not be climate controlled with HVAC. Refer to item 15a.

#6 Will a motorized louver be required for ventilation?

Response: The louver can be either motorized or gravity operated.

#7 Please identify the required R value for insulation of the walls and roof of the building.

Response: The insulation for the roof and walls shall have a minimum of value R-10 insulation. The insulation shall have a white vinyl backing.

#8 Are there any noise restrictions for this work?

Response: No noise restriction for any required construction activity.

#9 Please identify any work that must be performed off hours.

Response: All work will be performed between the hours of 0700-1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

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Construction of the Pavement Performance Test Facility Laboratory at the Turner- Fairbank Highway Research Center

#10 Please confirm no bollards will be required around the roll up doors.

Response: The construction of bollards are not required a part of the project

#11 Please confirm this project is a Design and Build project, and Engineer Stamped design drawings are required.

Response: Yes the pre-engineered building shell shall Engineer-Stamped Plans designed for environmental conditions in Northern,Va. The internal office partitioned areas and loft will be construction according to the local building codes.

#12 Are you requiring the following design phases for this project? 35 % Design for approval;

65 % Design for approval; 100 % design for approval; If yes how long will the Owner take to approve each phase?

Response: Yes, the FHWA will provide comments within 10 days.

#13 Please identify any required permits, and the agencies with jurisdiction for this work.

Response: Permits are not required for this work.

#14 Who is responsible for providing and paying for any required permits

Response: See answer to question #13.

#15 Period of Performance: Six months from the effective date of award Does this time frame include the design phases, apply for permits and its issuing time, material manufacture and delivery and construction time on site? If yes it needs to be extended by at least 3 months giving a total period of 270 cal days.

Response: The government believes the work can be completed within the 6-month time. The government will provide a time extension for justifiable reasons. Note the following information was in development of the duration of the contract. 1) the layout of the building had be created; 2) permits are not required, 3) “Most steel buildings projects require around 3 to 6 weeks for fabrication and delivery” the contractor can construct the foundation during this time.

#16 Install utility connections. a. Sewer line to the existing sewer. b. Water to the existing water line. I. Note availability of external water spigot at the site. Who pays for any tapping fees? How far from the new building are the existing sewer and water line?

Response: No tapping fee. Currently there is a water line feed and sewer connection with footprint of the building.

#17 How far from the new building to this existing elect panel box?

Response: It is very close (within a few feet) to the proposed location of the west side of the building.

#18 Cast the concrete foundation perimeter foundation per the pre-engineered building requirements and local building code Will you require Eng. Stamped drawings for this work?

Response: No. The foundation for the steel building shall be constructed per the requirements of the “Per Engineered” building manufacturer’s requirements and local building codes. Typically, “The building plans include anchor bolt design providing the building dimensions and reactions (or KIPS). From this information, in combination with local building codes the contractor will design a proper foundation.

#19 Steel Building. Will you require Eng. Stamped drawings for the steel building to be provided?

Response: Yes, the building kit shall include stamped engineered drawings.

#20 Design the loft to support loads and deflections equal area equal to that of a residential floor. Will you require Eng. Stamped drawings for this work?

Response: No. The function and loads on the second story will be similar to that of a residential house. Construct the loft according to local building codes.

#21 MEP Work. Will you require Eng. Stamped drawings for any/all of the following trades? - Fire protection -Plumbing-HVAC -Electrical -Fire alarm,?

Response: No. However, The work will be performed/supervised by a licensed tradesman’s.

Additionally, FHWA reserves the right to inspect any aspect of the work for approval and payment.

#22 Are we re-using this elect panel? If yes does it meet the new requirements for the new building?

Response: No. The electrical switch boxes shown in the photo will be removed not be reused.

#23 What is required for the existing drain trench?

Response: The drain trench shown in the photo is outside the limit of constructions and not within the scope of this project

#24 Who removes the existing trailers? If it’s the contractor does the Owner require them to be taken to a new location on site or just removed off the site?

Response: FHWA will remove the existing trailers from the site

#25 In the Instructions to Bidders the bond requirements are referenced on Page A-3, Item 12A.

This reference is for Performance and Payment Bonds which are issued after contract award. The SF1442 form calls for an Offer Guarantee which is a Bid Bond. Is it permissible to submit the Bid Bond electronically with the bid package?

Response: See response to #2.

#26 Drawing 5.3 Exhibit 3, references a typical concrete detail as per metal building manufacturer requirements. During the site visit it was stated that the concrete foundation needs to extend below the frost line. Please confirm that the concrete foundation must exceed beneath the frost line.

Response: The depth of concrete perimeter foundation supporting the steel building shall be beneath the frost depth in Northern Virginia.

#27 What size is the electrical service that will serve the new building?

Response: Install a 200-amp service panel in the new building. FHWA provide the service line to the building.

#28 Drywall and finish internal and external areas of the portioned walls. The only new drywall is the construction of the office and bathroom, correct? Please confirm none of the interior partitions/shell walls of the metal bldg. shall receive drywall. Please note, this will have a significant cost impact if required.

Response: Only a dry wall finish is required in the partitioned areas of the steel building; i.e. the office, bathroom, electronics shop and storage area closet beneath the steps. Refer to item 18) in the SOW Drywall and finish internal and external areas of the partitioned walls.

16) Install insulation within the “frame areas”. Framed areas is the partitioned areas i.e. the office, bathroom, electronics shop and storage area closet beneath the steps

17) Install insulation on the outside walls of the partitioned areas, including the small storage area beneath the steps.

#29 Drywall and finish internal and external areas of the partitioned walls

a. Paint finished area with high quality semi-gloss eggshell white paint.

Response: The interior walls of the bay area and entry door on the south side of the building will only have insulation. Refer to item 14.

14) Install insulation on the internal side of the metal building skin.

a. Roof and walls.

i. Pre-engineered buildings often include insulation with the kit.

#30 What type of ceiling are you requiring in the office and bathroom locations?

Response: A dry wall ceiling finish in the partitioned areas

#31 Install steps and railings on the exposed areas of the loft per OSHA requirements.

a. Wood framed steps.

b. Steel railing for step and loft area

As it’s a metal building would the Owner consider metal steps in lieu of wood?

Response: Yes. Steel steps are an optioned; note integrate steps with storage closet beneath steps.

#32 Install commercial vinyl floor tile in the partitioned areas

From the SOW, but the dwg call for a 10” raised floor? Which is correct? If it’s a raised floor, provide requirements and specifications

Response: Yes, install commercial vinyl floor tile on the raise floor in the partitioned areas area (office, bathroom and electronics shop). The height of the floor can will be one step height, between 8-10 inches. Note the storage area under the steps will not be on a raised floor.

Install floor insulation within the framed floor areas.