ATTACHMENT 11 - ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS AND GOVT RESPONSE.pdf

Amendment 3 – Additional Questions

No. Contractor Question GOV’T Response 1 Could the Government please provide the

FLETC OSPR specification on mortise locks?

Precision Reliant series 5203CD x 703A x handing x

689. Handing will be RHRB or LHRB, or equivalent.

2 Could the Government please provide the lengths and rise for the handrails on the ADA ramps?

Ramps must ADA compliant as required

3 Can the Government provide the requirements for preconstruction submittals?

Deliverables listed in the SOW include Schedule, Products, Concrete Testing and Delivery Tickets Documentation, Daily Reports of Work Accomplished, AHAs, and HVAC certification.

4 Can the Government provide what project plans are required? APP, QCP, EPP, etc.

AHAs will be required per activity

5 Can the Government confirm that they want concrete ramps with aluminum handrails?

The SOW permits concrete or aluminum ramps.

Handrails may be stainless steel or aluminum, 1-1/4 inch to 2 inches diameter, continuous, and slip-resistant.

6 Can the Government confirm which ADA ramps are being modified and which are being newly installed with the required dimensions?

There are 4 new ramps and 1 modified ramp.

7 Provide a breakdown by building for number of new ramps versus modified ramps, including approximate lengths, widths, rises, and number of landings.

ADA ramp work is required at BG0711, BG0714, BG0774, BG0773, and BG0709. There are 4 new ramps and 1 modified ramp.

9 Confirm required clear width, running slope, cross slope, and landing dimensions beyond the minimums stated in the SOW.

ADA standards are required

12 Provide the complete list of locations, building numbers, and specific door openings, and total quantity of 6'0" x 7'0" steel double doors to be replaced.

BG0709 has 2 sets of doors. BG0711, BG0712, and BG0713 have 1 set of doors each. Total: 5 sets of doors.

13 Confirm existing door/frame removal scope, including any required repair or modification of the rough openings.

The SOW requires removal of existing doors and frames and repair of openings as needed. New doors and frames shall be installed plumb, square, and level, with hardware installed per manufacturer and ADA requirements.

14 Provide the referenced FLETC OSPR hardware specification or preferred manufacturers/keying requirements for the mortise locks and closers.

Mortise lock specification: Precision Reliant series 5203CD x 703A x handing x 689. Handing will be RHRB or LHRB, or equivalent.

15 Provide a room-by-room or unit-by-unit capacity schedule matching the quantities listed.

Total HVAC quantity is 105 units: 57 at 3.5 ton, 8 at 3.0 ton, 39 at 4.0 ton, and 1 at 5.0 ton. Manufacturer cut sheets were provided from as-builts.

18 Clarify wall-sleeve, exterior grille, and condensate management scope, including any new drain piping or pumps.

SOW accessories include wall sleeves, exterior grilles, condensate management, and mounting brackets. A PVC condensate drain line routed to and terminating at ground level is acceptable, subject to proper installation and verification of condensate drainage.

19 Confirm thermostat quantities, locations, and exact ADA-compliant mounting height range.

The Contractor shall provide digital, programmable, ADA-compliant controls/thermostats and mount them at ADA-compliant heights in accordance with the SOW, unless otherwise approved by the Government.

reviewed.

21 Provide any available information on the existing fan, model, structural attachment method, and current color, to support matching.

SOW requires one 12-foot-diameter exterior marine-grade canopy fan, outdoor duty-rated, corrosion-resistant. Color shall match existing and requires COR approval.

22 Section 6 states “three positions” but lists four.

Please confirm required key personnel positions and whether any may be combined.

Project Manager is not required to be on site.

Superintendent and Safety Manager may be dual-hatted.

23 Provide dimensions, control joint layout, elevations, and exact square footage for the approximately 6,000 SF concrete apron shown conceptually in Exhibit 4.

SOW requires installation of approximately 6,000 square feet of 4-inch concrete for the bleacher area.

Exhibit 4 shows projected layout. Drawings and pictures are provided.

24 Clarify the method, responsibility, and temporary storage location for relocating and protecting the existing bleachers during slab installation.

Existing bleacher will need to be moved to accommodate the work and then repositioned after the slab is complete.

25 Confirm required reinforcement, WWF or rebar size/spacing, thickened edges or pads under bleacher supports, and positive drainage requirements relative to existing drains.

SOW requires welded wire mesh or rebar as required.

Drainage should be appropriate for the existing drains.

Concrete will be placed around all canopy columns.

26 Confirm number and locations of required accessible wheelchair spaces and companion seats on the new apron.

None requested

27 Provide the number of soft spots and total approximate area to be repaired in BG0713G and BG0711.

Repairs are required in BG0713G and BG0711.

Estimated size of damage is 15 square feet maximum per spot.

28 Confirm existing flooring type/substrate and exact scope of Government-furnished carpet tile installation, quantity, pattern, and whether adhesive/underlayment is also furnished.

Carpet tiles will be provided by the Government and installed by the Contractor. Repair materials include 5/8" OSB flooring replacement and carpet tiles will be provided by the Government.

29 Confirm disposal requirements for all removed materials, including doors, PTACs, concrete, flooring, etc., including hazardous material testing or special handling.

SOW requires removal/disposal of existing HVAC units and removal of debris/cleaning for doors, fans, floor repairs, concrete work, and drain cleanout.

30 Clarify whether any testing beyond concrete break tests, ASTM C39, and door/PTAC

SOW requires concrete break tests per ASTM C39.

functional testing is required, such as air balance, infrared thermography, etc.

31 Please provide the quantity, manufacturer, model numbers, capacity (BTU/tonnage), and refrigerant type of the existing PTAC units to be replaced. Confirm the required performance specifications, capacity, efficiency, refrigerant, for the replacement units.

See Amendment 2

32 Are through-the-wall PTAC units required, or will other configurations, e.g., mini-split, packaged units, be acceptable if they meet or exceed performance and fit the existing openings?

One for One Replacement of PTAC units

33 Please confirm total quantity, locations, and power requirements for the interior recirculating fans and canopy fans. Are specific manufacturers or models preferred/required?

600 CFM minimum with locations to be determined after HVAC install and coordination with COR to balance air and noise levels

34 Provide quantities, sizes, fire ratings, security ratings, and hardware requirements, including any electronic access control or panic hardware, for the steel exterior doors to be replaced.

Duplicate Question

35 Confirm the required slope, width, handrail requirements, and surface material for the ADA ramp modification/installation. Does the existing ramp in Exhibit 1 require complete replacement or only modification?

Duplicate Question

36 Please define the areas, thicknesses, compressive strength, reinforcement, jointing, and finish requirements for all concrete placement.

Duplicate Question

37 Clarify the scope of drainage work, new piping, catch basins, connection points to existing storm system, etc., and any required permits.

NA

38 Given the 6-month performance period and background investigation timelines, Tier 1/Tier 2, will temporary access be granted based on fingerprint results while full investigations are pending so that work can begin on schedule?

Standard FLETC Badging procedures will be followed

39 Will any after-hours, weekend, or holiday work be permitted, with advance approval, to accommodate utility outages required for HVAC replacement and to meet the compressed schedule?

Yes - must be approved and coordinated with Government

40 Who is responsible for coordinating temporary power, HVAC outages, and any required utility shutdowns? What is the maximum allowable outage duration for occupied modular buildings?

Contractor and COR will coordinate outages, etc.

41 Are as-built drawings or more detailed existing-condition drawings available for the modular buildings beyond the PTAC electrical sheets in Exhibit 2?

See Amendment 2

42 Identify approved staging, material storage, dumpster, and parking locations for contractor use.

Duplicate Question

43 Confirm whether Performance and Payment Bonds, FAR 52.228-15, and the stated insurance minimums apply at the anticipated contract value.

Yes per RFQ

44 Are liquidated damages applicable? If so, what is the daily rate?

No

45 Are electrical circuit upgrades, new disconnects, or panel modifications required to support the replacement HVAC units? If so, please provide existing circuit capacities and any available one-line diagrams.

No known upgrades needed other than what is common for one for one replacement of HVAC units

46 Who is responsible for refrigerant recovery and proper disposal of the existing PTAC units under EPA Section 608 requirements? Confirm whether the Government or Contractor will handle the recovered refrigerant.

Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal.

47 What are the required warranties, parts and labor, for the new HVAC units and fans? Are extended warranties desired or required?

No Extend Warranties are requested. Manufacturer standard warranty is sufficient.

48 Are there any known hazardous materials, asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, etc., in the modular buildings that will be disturbed by this work? If surveys exist, please provide them.

No known hazards.

49 Confirm approved contractor laydown, material storage, dumpster, and parking locations. Will a dedicated contractor entrance or staging area outside the secure perimeter be provided or required?

Laydown areas are available on project site and will be coordinated with COR with awardee

50 Given that training continues during the Period of Performance, what is the maximum number of modular buildings/rooms that may be taken offline simultaneously for HVAC and door work?

Contractor must coordinate with COR to assure least distribution to Training Schedules.

51 For short-duration craft labor, e.g., concrete, door installation, final cleanup, will five-day or intermittent visitor access, Form 121-00-02, be acceptable, or must all personnel complete full fitness determinations?

FLETC badging process must be followed.

52 Confirm whether the replacement exterior doors must match existing aesthetics, color, or manufacturer, or if any commercial-grade steel door meeting the performance requirements is acceptable.

Existing doors are glass not steel. New doors can be powder coated or painted and the color is to be approved by Government.

53 Does the ADA ramp work include associated sidewalk transitions, detectable warning surfaces, and any required handrail extensions or landings beyond the ramp itself?

Ramp must be ADA compliant with existing surfaces

54 Are new concrete sidewalks, pads, or equipment pads required as part of the concrete placement scope? Clarify any interface with the drainage improvements.

No

55 Does the canopy fan installation require any structural reinforcement of the existing canopy or bleacher structure? Are engineered calculations or stamped drawings required?

No - replacement of exisiting

56 Please confirm whether Attachment 1, Bid Schedule, will include unit-price quantities for major items, HVAC units, doors, linear feet of concrete, etc., or if all work is to be bid as a single lump sum.

Contractor should complete attachment and provide or be able to provide back up data upon request by the Contracting Officer

57 Confirm whether Performance and Payment Bonds are required, and if so, the percentage and the estimated contract value range the Government is using for planning.

Yes - required

58 What level of testing, balancing, and commissioning is required for the new HVAC units and fans? Is TAB, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing, by an independent agency required?

Industry Standard

59 Will the Contractor be permitted to take progress photos for documentation and as-built purposes if the photos are controlled and submitted only to the COR/CO?

No

60 Is temporary heating/cooling, weather protection, or dust control required while HVAC units are removed and before new units are operational?

No

61 Will the Government provide any existing as-built drawings, previous renovation records, or

See Amendment 2 modular building manufacturer data beyond the limited exhibits currently attached?

62 Are the interior recirculating fans required to be hard-wired or is plug-and-play acceptable?

Confirm mounting method, existing structure

vs. new supports.

Hardwired. Fans will rest on drop ceiling grid.

63 The Period of Performance is approximately six months, 30 Sep 2026 to 31 Mar 2027. Is the Government expecting substantial completion earlier, or is the full window available?

POP as stated in RFQ

64 A 12-foot exterior marine-grade canopy fan cannot meet the spec due to no manufacturers producing a UL 507-listed outdoor marine-grade fan at that size. Can the Government please advise?

A 12-foot diameter outdoor-duty, corrosion-resistant overhead fan is commercially available. The Contractor shall provide a 12-foot nominal diameter marine-grade canopy fan that is UL 507 listed or listed to the applicable UL standard for electric fans, suitable for exterior/wet or damp location use as required by the installation environment, with corrosion-resistant blades, motor housing, fasteners, mounting hardware, and weatherproof controls. Final product selection shall be submitted for COR approval prior to installation.

65 Can the Government confirm that the top landing is QTY 4 5'x5' platforms, so the top landing would be 10'x10'?

All handicamp ramps must be ADA compliant to fit the space available

66 Can the Government confirm the length of the first run of ramp coming off the top landing before it hits the turn platform?

ADA compliance as required

66 Will the Government please clarify their meaning of “marine grade” fans?

Fan should be outdoor rated for a marine environment