QA - 697DCK-22-R-00464 - Final.docx

Temporary Modular Office Space

697DCK-22-R-00464

Questions and Responses

1. Is there a target date when these offices will be occupied?

FAA Response: The agency has an immediate need to occupy the office spaces. That is why the schedule required as part of Volume II, Factor 2 is of high importance.

2. Is there a preferred manufacturer of fiber optic and Cat6 cabling and components?

FAA Response: Cabling to be provided and installed by the FAA, contractor to provide infrastructure only. Fiber optic and Cat 6 cabling are not to be provided by Offerors.

3. What cabling (copper or fiber, pair or strand count) is required to connect the new Lan/Telco room T115 to the existing building Telecommunications Equipment Backboard?

FAA Response: Cabling and cable installation to be installed by the FAA, contractor to provide infrastructure only. Contractor to provide raceway pathway with pull cords as indicated on drawings. Cabling to the new Lan/Telco Room T115 is not to be provided by Offerors.

4. What cabling (copper or fiber, pair or strand count) is required to connect the new Lan/Telco room T115 to the existing building Demarc Equipment?

FAA Response: Cabling to be provided and installed by the FAA, contractor to provide infrastructure only. Contractor to provide raceway pathway with pull cords as indicated on drawings. Cabling to the new Lan/Telco Room T115 is not to be provided by Offerors.

5. Please verify that there are no cables to be installed for wireless access points as there is no symbol for them or detail showing them.

FAA Response: Cabling to be provided and installed by the FAA, contractor to provide infrastructure only. Cables for wireless service are not to be provided or installed by the Offeror.

6. Please provide a written list of the companies and attendees who were present at both mandatory prebid conferences on August 31, 2022 FAA Response: A list was posted to SAM.gov on September 06, 2022.

7. Drawing No A100, General Note E: Referenced note specifies a homogeneous exterior appearance. a. Please specify specifically what type of exterior is required to include material, finish, brand, etc.

FAA Response: These items are intentionally not specified to allow for proposed manufacturer’s standard materials to be used, see Specification 13 34 23.13.

8. Solicitation 697DCK-22-R-00464, Page 5, Paragraph 6: Reference section indicates an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system throughout the buildings. This requirement is in conflict of the code summary as noted in Drawing G002 a. Please confirm that a fire suppression system is required and if so in all buildings including the Gym.

FAA Response: Fire Suppression System is NOT required.

9. Drawing A100, General Note G: Requires sound attenuation blankets and acoustical sealant at joints for acoustical privacy.

a. Please provides specifically what type of acoustical blanket is required?

FAA Response: Blanket insulation to meet ASTM C665, Type I, blankets without membrane coverings and II, blankets with non-reflecting coverings; Class , except a flame spread rating of 25 or less and a smoke developed rating of 150 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.

b. Please provide specifically what type of acoustical caulk is required?

FAA Response: Acoustical isolation joints and gaps at penetrating items through partitions should be sealed using closed-cell foam backer rod and non-hardening sealant. Sealants should possess a Shore A Hardness of 25 of less per ASTM C661 and should provide Movement of +100%/-50% per ASTM C719. Rubber or polymer based acoustical sealant in accordance with ASTM C919 to have a flame spread of 25 or less and a smoke developed rating of 50 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Provide non-staining acoustical sealant with a consistency of 250 to 310 when tested in accordance with ASTM D217. Acoustical sealant must remain flexible and adhesive after 500 hours of accelerated weathering as specified in ASTM C734. Provide sealant products used on the interior of the building (defined as inside of the weatherproofing system) meeting either emissions requirements of CDPH SECTION 01350 (limit requirements for either office or classroom spaces regardless of space type) or VOC content requirements of SCAQMD Rule 1168. Provide certification or validation of indoor air quality for interior acoustical sealants.

c. Do the interior walls need to comply with a specific STC rating?

FAA Response: Yes, Private offices – STC-35; Conference, classrooms, study – STC-45

d. If a STC rating is required, please specify?

FAA Response: see above

10. Specifications Page 22-22-16-5 Paragraph 3-8.A.4: This section indicates a hot water circulation return piping a. Please confirm that the hot water recirculation type of system is required, or a typical standby system is acceptable?

FAA Response: Provide Electric instantaneous hot water heaters for restrooms/breakrooms

11. Drawing D8/A100 complex layout: This drawing shows end mount HVAC systems key south side of the office buildings but not provisions have been designed into the HVAC system for Return Air. Offices: A plenum wall needs to be incorporated into the south side of the complex to allow for return air and return air ducting. The plenum wall will offer sound reduction as well a return air chase for the HVAC unit and ducting. The addition of the plenum wall will negatively impact the square footage (+-1’-6” full length of the modular unit) for the south side rooms or the modular unit length will need to be increased to accommodate the plenum walls.

Please confirm that a plenum wall is required or is the contractor to furnish and install a direct flow?

FAA Response: A Plenum wall is not required.

If so is the contractor to reduce the square footage of the south side rooms to accommodate or will the building modular units length need to be increased?

FAA Response: N/A Gym: The gym has no HVAC system show on the drawings or specified in any documents, i. Please confirm if an HVAC system is required in the gym?

FAA Response: HVAC is required for the gym. In accordance with Specification Section 13 34 23.13, modular buildings shall be equipped with HVAC equipment. Per Specification 13 34 23.13 Design of HVAC is delegated to the Offeror and is intentionally not shown to provide flexibility.

If an HVAC system is required please confirm if the system is to be a central HVAC system with ducting and controls?

FAA Response: A through the wall/PTAC type unit can be provided for the gym. Per Specification 13 34 23.13 Design of HVAC is delegated to the Offeror.

If not a central HVAC system, please specific exactly what is required including but not limited to type, brand, design parameters and testing requirements.

FAA Response: See above

12. Page 13.34.23.13 Paragraph 2.3: References compliance with ASHRAE 62.1 (Ventilation), ASHRAE 90.1 (Energy) and ASHRAE 55 (Thermal Conditions):

a. Please confirm if the referenced ASHRAE sections are required on this project?

FAA Response: Yes, the ASHRAE sections are required

b. If so, does the bid drawings and specification as outlined comply with the ASHRAE sections?

FAA Response: The drawings and specifications delegate the design of the HVAC system to the modular manufacturer.

c. If the bid drawings and specifications cannot be confirmed as compliant what are the parameters allowed for the contractor to make changes to the drawings and specifications to comply?

FAA Response: See above.

d. How will any changes to the bid drawings and specifications be considered for the evaluations for award to the contractor.

FAA Response: Proposals will be evaluated based on the original solicitation and any amendments issued.

13. Page 26-05-00-15 Paragraph 2.8.9 (Electrical Identification) and 26-05-00-8 Paragraph 2.3.A.1 (Conduit Systems): References a DDC controls a. Please confirm if a DDC system is required or not?

FAA Response: Specification 26-05-00-15 (2.8.9) and 26-05-00-8 (2.3.A.1) electrical identification and conduit raceway parts refer to the modular building HVAC system. Provide the HVAC system as indicated on drawings.

14. Floor Plan Drawing D8/A100: Show windows for the gym building and no windows for the office buildings.

a. Please confirm what windows are required for the Gym to include size, type, brand, etc.

FAA Response: Windows are required, sized, and located per manufacturer’s standards. Provide minimum (2) windows. Window layout may vary depending on manufacturer, contractor shall submit proposed layout per Volume II requirements.

b. Please confirm if the office buildings are not to have any windows?

FAA Response: Windows are required, sized, and located per manufacturer’s standards.

b. If the office buildings are to have windows, please indicate quantity, size, type, brand, etc.

FAA Response: Windows shall be modular facility manufacturer’s standard windows. Typically windows are be provided in the following locations for each trailer section: End unit (w/o HVAC) (1) window centered. End unit (w/ HVAC) (1) window centered between HVAC unit and end of trailer. Side unit (w/o toilets) (4) windows centered between entire length of trailer. Side unit (w/ toilets) (3) Do not install windows where toilet rooms and janitors’ closet are located. Window layout may vary depending on manufacturer, contractor shall submit proposed layout per Volume II requirements.

15. Floor Plan Drawing D8/A100: The gym floor plan shows a deck post and handrail terminated at the exterior window.

a. Please confirm if this is acceptable?

FAA Response: The termination of the post and railing is acceptable. Note the handrail does not terminate at building.

b. If not acceptable does the window need to be relocated or deleted?

FAA Response: N/A

17. Drawing Detail B5/E603 show a conduit penetration at the structural roof beam. Since the phone and data lines are being furnished and installed by the FAA. Please confirm the size of the conduit required for the FAA installed IT and Data system? This is important since there are requirements that need to be incorporated into the design and estimate of the roof structure.

FAA Response: Exterior wall conduit penetration requires 1 @ 1-1/4” conduit for LAN fiber and 1 @ 2” conduit for telecom. Interior conduit penetrations for cable tray provide 2 @ 4” conduit sleeves.

18. EPDM Roof: Roof Color

a. Please confirm if the EPDM roof color is to be white or black on the office buildings?

FAA Response: The roof to be the manufacturer’s standard roofing system. If the manufacture has color options that have same performance, and same cost, provide white.

b. Please confirm if the EPDM roof color is to be white or black on the gym building?

FAA Response: The roof to be the manufacturer’s standard roofing system. If the manufacture has color options that have same performance, and same cost, provide white.

19. Gym Building: Interior and Exterior

a. Please confirm the interior finishes for the gym (floors, walls, ceiling,). Are the interior finishes to be the same as the office buildings?

FAA Response: The interior wall and ceiling finishes to match the office building. Floor shall be 24” x 24” rubber tile. Known manufacturer: Tarkett, Style: Triumph Muliti-Func and Sports or approved equal.

b. Please confirm the exterior finishes for the gym (roofing, exterior siding, windows, doors). Are the exterior finishes to be the same as the office buildings?

FAA Response: The exterior finishes to match the office buildings. Finishes as specified, windows, roofing as per manufacturers standards.

20. Drawings E501 and E502, Modular Panel Schedules: E501 and E502 shows voltage at 120/240V and Drawing E500 shows voltage at 208Y/120V. Please confirm the voltage requirements for this project? This is critical because of load calculations and HVAC heat performance.

FAA Response: Power supply service voltage is 208Y/120V.

21. Page 28-46-21.11-14, Paragraph 3.6 C: Exposed EMT must be painted red enamel a. Please confirm if red painted conduit is required for the fire alarm on a temporary building. Fire alarm wiring on this building can be installed with red fire alarm wiring about the ceiling with fastening to comply with code.

FAA Response: Provide red painted conduit.

22. Page 26-05-00-7 Section 2.2 Raceway Systems: It appears that conduit is required for all electrical raceways for this temporary modular building. Correct.

a. Please confirm if conduit raceways are required for all electrical raceways with exception to 6’ whips to lights, motors, etc?

FAA Response: Provide conduit raceway per 26-05-00-7, section 2.2.

b. Metallic Cable (MC Cable) could be installed in lieu of conduit and still comply with code. Please confirm if this is acceptable.

FAA Response: No. Provide conduit raceway per 26-05-00-7, section 2.2.

23. Modular Building Facility Sanitary Piping a. Please confirm if PVC piping is acceptable for building facility sanitary piping or if all facility sanitary piping needs to be cast?

FAA Response: PVC is acceptable for the temporary building.

24. Modular Building Facility Water Piping a. Please confirm if PEX piping is acceptable for building facility water piping or if all facility water piping needs to be copper?

FAA Response: PEX is acceptable for piping within the temporary building. Piping outside of the temporary building and piping exposed to ambient conditions must be copper and must be heat traced/insulated.

25. Drawing G002 Applicable Codes and Solicitation Page 16 Section SA17 State Regulation of Federal Construction Projects: a. Modular Building Code: Please confirm if the proposed temporary modular building will the codes referenced on Drawing G002 and that Philadelphia codes is not applicable on this project as referenced on Page 16 Section SA17 State Regulation of Federal Construction Projects?

FAA Response: Correct, Philadelphia codes are not applicable for federal projects.

c. Please provide specific requirements for “FAA Air Traffic Organization Terminal Facilities Design Standard” as referenced in the applicable codes and regulations section in the Drawing G002?

FAA Response: The referenced standard has been incorporated in the design documents as applicable.

d. If the “FAA Air Traffic Organization Terminal Facilities Design Standard” cannot be provided, is the contractor to assume that the bid drawings and specifications from Jacobs comply with referenced design standard.

FAA Response: Design documents comply with TFDS.

26. Solicitation Cover Page 1 of 2, Section 11 and Page 22 Section 3.2.2.3-71 Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work the cover page has 120 days after receiving notice to proceed and the Page 22 references 80 days after notice to proceed. Please Clarify which is correct.

FAA Response: The correct Period of Performance is 120 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

27. Considering the supply chain and labor challenges if the 120 days is not a realistic project completion duration and the contractor submits a schedule showing actual modular building schedule with the RFP submission, will the contractor be considered non-responsive.

FAA Response: No you will not be considered non-responsive. The 120 days begins at the issuance of notice to proceed which will occur once all pre-construction submittals are approved and work is ready to begin.

28. Drawing A500 Door Schedule: a. Door schedule indicates cores and keys by the FAA. Please provide specific hardware requirements to confirm compatibility with FAA keys and cores. (Brand, Keyways, Finishes, etc.) Please provide any specific information on the Cipher Locks as requested in the referenced section FAA Response: Cylinders shall be 7-pin, interchangeable core as manufactured by Stanley Security Solutions/Best Lock Corp. Provide construction cores and keys during construction period as needed. Permanent cores and keys will be provided by the FAA. Combination Lock shall be Best EZ Series Keypad Lock or approve equal.

29. Page 13-34-23.13 Section 2.4 A.: Engage a qualified professional engineer employed by the temporary modular building manufacturer. Design all components of the trailers, including foundation, tie-downs and exterior ramp and step assemblies a. Please confirm that that it is acceptable that independent engineers for each the building, foundation, tie-downs, exterior ramps/step assemblies could be engaged rather than a single engineer. The independent engineers will coordinate designs as required.

FAA Response: Correct, more than one engineer can work on the design.

30. Page 13-34-23.13 Section 2.4 H.II Foundation System a. In paragraph 2 it states to ensure bearing pressure under the foundation does not exceed an allowable value of 1,500 psf. Please confirm that a maximum 1,500 psf allowable value is to be used for the foundation design.

FAA Response: It should state that a minimum 1,500 psf allowable bearing pressure shall be used for the foundation design.

31. Please confirm what parameters are used to determine the company size. Gross sales volume or number of employees and what are the thresholds? Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

FAA Response: 3.6.1-17 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE (JAN 2021) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is: 236220. The small business size standard as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) is the following: For NAICS codes based on SBA's calculation of annual receipts, the annual average receipts cannot exceed $39.5M. For NAICS codes based on the number of employees, the average number of employees over the last twelve-month period cannot exceed N/A.

32. Please confirm that standard trailers will not be accepted as a value engineered alternate and the awarded contract must adhere to the custom specifications of the solicitation.

FAA Response: Correct, the modular buildings provided must comply with the specifications.

33. Please confirm if we can use an alternate for wood canopies, ramps and steps and instead use aluminum product.

FAA Response: No, aluminum products are not acceptable.

34. Drawing E100 – Note 6 refers to drawing E801. There is no E801, please confirm the note should have read refer to drawing E800.

FAA Response: Correct, note 6 should read “drawing E800.”

35. Who is providing the foundation plan and is there one already developed.

FAA Response: Contractor to provide foundation design.

36. Is this a sale or rental project if it is a rental what would be the lease term.

FAA Response: This is a sale. The FAA is looking to purchase the modular buildings.

37. Please clarify if you will accept equal substitutes for the Herman Miller, Steelcase and Coalesse products? Any substitute offered would still be on GSA contract and meet all of those requirements FAA Response: Yes, substitutions of equal kind and quality meeting all salient features may be submitted for review and approval.

38. Are panels required against walls in private offices?

FAA Response: Panels shall be provided for workstations as shown as part of WS1 and WS2. Panels against walls are not required as long as they are not needed for component support. ALL panels should be open frame from the worksurface to the floor to allow access to wall power and data

39. Please confirm panel heights at 65” for WS1 and WS2 FAA Response: Panel height should be tall enough to accept an overhead cabinet. The minimum required to meet that requirement is acceptable.

40. Are Alternates acceptable for all items?

FAA Response: Yes, other vendor products may be submitted as long as alternate is of like kind and quality and meets all salient features required. Substitutions shall be submitted for review and approval.

41. When is installation expected to happen?

FAA Response: The agency has an immediate need to occupy the office spaces. Installation is expected to begin as soon as possible and in accordance with proposed schedule submitted with offer.

42. We respectfully request that the Canon Copier be removed from the FF and E as it is best sold directly AND serviced directly by Canon.

FAA Response: Copier will be Government Furnished and is NOT part of this contract.

43. LF1 is a 3 drawer file. Please confirm that all openings are to be drawers.

FAA Response: Yes all openings are drawers.

44. WS1 Please confirm that a File/File Mobile ped is requested as it may impede the lowering of the surface. A Box/File would allow for maximum raising and lowering.

FAA Response: A Box/File Mobile Ped will be sufficient in the WS1.

45. WS1 and WS2 Please confirm that the tackable surface on the panels is Optic Bath P547 or Design Tex Mingle #3491-804.

FAA Response: The fabric on the face of the panels (system) is DesignTex Mingle. If separate tackboards are applied under the overhead cabinets those will be wrapped with Optic Bath fabric. If you are planning to use the face of the panel as the tackable surface, please indicate that, in which case the face fabric and the interior of the panels must be tackable and covered with Mingle.

46. Drawing No A100, General Note E: Referenced note specifies a homogeneous exterior

47. Solicitation 697DCK-22-R-00464, Page 5, Paragraph 6: Reference section indicates n automatic fire suppression sprinkler system throughout the buildings. This requirement is in conflict of the code summary as noted in Drawing G002. Please confirm that a fire suppression system is required and if so in all buildings including the Gym.

FAA Response: Fire Suppression System is NOT required. Section C of Solicitation has been revised.

48. Drawing A100, General Note G: Requires sound attenuation blankets and acoustical sealant at joints for acoustical privacy.

49. Specifications Page 22-22-16-5 Paragraph 3-8.A.4: This section indicates a hot water circulation return piping. Please confirm that the hot water recirculation type of system is required, or a typical standby system is acceptable?

FAA Response: Provide Electric instantaneous hot water heaters for restrooms/breakrooms.

50. Page 26-05-00-15 Paragraph 2.8.9 (Electrical Identification) and 26-05-00-8 Paragraph 2.3.A.1 (Conduit Systems): References a DDC controls

51. Details A7, C4, C4 and F7 of Sheet E 602 show the Voice and data outlet details. However, spec section 13 34 23.13 – para 2.2 – N refers to following FAA Response: Drawing E602 device outlet details A7, C4, and F7 are shown for conduit raceway and outlet backbox information. FAA telecommunication vendor will be providing telecommunication system cabling, outlet device jacks, and cover plates. Contractor to provide conduit raceway pathway and outlet backbox per specification 13 34 23 (2.3 C).

52. Provide location for telecommunication equipment rack within the modular building. telco room. Provide conduit raceway system to accommodate telecommunication system cabling.

FAA Response: Refer to drawing E110 for telecommunication system outlet drops and Lan room T115 for equipment rack location.

53. Please advise Room T-115 is the location of Telemcom Equipment rack to be installed?

FAA Response: Correct.

54. There is only spec section 27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems provided. Are there any other specification requirement?

FAA Response: FAA telecommunication vendor will be providing telecommunication system cabling, outlet device jacks, and cover plates. Contractor to provide conduit raceway pathway and outlet backbox per specification 13 34 23 (2.3 C). Refer to drawings for telecom system outlet drop locations and device details.

55. Is there any other spec section specifying the type of Equipment rack to be installed?

FAA Response: Equipment rack will house a Cisco switch mounted in a rack with access needed on all sides. Approximate overall dimensions 20” W x 24” D x 72”H.

56. Can the Modular Office Complex B, Self-Study T214 walls be aligned with the mate-line for a modular friendly layout?

FAA Response: No, this would not allow proper clearance between chairs.

57. Please clarify the gym prefabricated construction type and structure? What are the dimensions?

FAA Response: Construction type and structure to match modular office. Provide (2) modules at 8’-0” wide x 20’-0” long minimum.

58. What is the minimum clear ceiling height at the gym building?

FAA Response: Ceiling heights to be set by manufacturer’s standard. However, no ceiling to be lower than 7’-6” above finish floor.

59. What are the building skirting material?

FAA Response: Building skirt material to be per manufacturer’s standard finish that is readily available. Material to ideally match exterior finish of trailer.

60. Insulated skirting is not an industry standard, please clarify the insulation requirements FAA Response: Provide insulation R-value to match exterior wall. Insulation type is flexible if it meets exposed exterior grade requirements.

61. Does an expedited schedule have any weight towards the bid award?

FAA Response: L.3 Volume II: Factor 2: Technical Approach states, “An Offeror that demonstrates an innovative technical approach/schedule may be considered more favorably.”

62. Does the job require union labor or prevailing wage rates?

FAA Response: This project does not require union labor and is not categorized as a union project. It does include, as an attachment, a Davis-Bacon Wage Determination. This wage determination sets a baseline for what contractors working on federally funded projects must pay their workers. These rates are no less than other locally paid workers for similar projects.

63. Production lines across the Country are backed up until late 2023. Will it be possible to modify the required delivery timeline to match current availability? Even though Modular units will not be available until late 2023, we would like to begin groundwork and site construction within 30 days of contract award if possible.

FAA Response: Production issues are understood and recognized. Proposed schedules submitted with offer should clearly reflect achievable timelines including modular unit availability, proposed start of site work, lapse in time between site work and modular buildings delivery. Performing site work and other activities once submittals are approved will be allowable. L.3 Volume II: Factor 2: Technical Approach states, “An Offeror that demonstrates an innovative technical approach/schedule may be considered more favorably.”

64. The drawings call out installation of both poured piers and concrete block piers. Will standard modular blocking using Concrete blocks be acceptable in lieu of poured concrete piers? This would lower overall costs to the government without diminishing structural integrity of the building.

FAA Response: Standard concrete blocks are acceptable.

65. The following NAICS codes are listed in the solicitation: 238160 and 236220. Which is correct?

FAA Response: The correct NAICs code is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

66. Will the Contracting Officer provide a copy of FAA Contract Cost Principles for review as part of the solicitation documents?

FAA Response: No

67. Can you please give us the panel heights WS1 Page 47 of the J-1b FFE Document FAA Response: Panels to be 65” high or the minimum to mount an overhead cabinet.

76. Drawing E602 within detail A7 calls out data cable as Cat6A in one figure but as Cat6 in the other figures. As there is a difference in cost between the 2, which should we propose for data cabling, Cat6 or Cat6A?

FAA Response: Cabling will be provided and installed by the FAA. Cat6 or Cat6A cable is not to be provided by the Offerors.

77. Drawing E602 within detail C4 shows conduits to be installed from the basket tray to each data outlet. Will the EC be installing this conduit or will we need to include J-hooks from the basket tray to these drop locations?

FAA Response: Conduits are to be provided and installed as part of this contract as shown.

78. Are furniture movers and/or installers for this contract subject to the Davis Bacon WageAct? If so, what trade would they be classified under?

FAA Response: No, furniture movers and/or installers for this contract are not subject to the Davis Bacon Wage Act.

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